27 October 2026, Nicosia – The Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Tufan Erhürman, met today with members of the Technical Committee on Youth at the United Nations Good Offices Mission in Cyprus, inside the United Nations Protected Area.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the leaders to engage directly with Committee members and hear about their ongoing activities aimed at encouraging youth participation, dialogue and cooperation between young people from both communities.
Established in May 2025, the Technical Committee on Youth has brought together young Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots through initiatives and activities that encourage interaction and engagement across the island.
The meeting offered for an opportunity for Committee members to present some of their major achievements through the last 18 months while also presenting some of their planned activities going forward.
The United Nations Good Offices Mission in Cyprus supports the work of the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy in the peace process and facilitates the 13 Technical Committees, helping sustain dialogue, build trust and address issues of shared importance across the island.
