Talks on Cyprus in Geneva wrapped up on Tuesday with an announcement by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on a series of confidence-building measures and initiatives agreed by the two sides.

Among the issues agreed upon was the holding of a similar informal summit at the end of July as well as the appointment of a new personal envoy to oversee the initiatives agreed upon.

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday announced a series of initiatives and confidence-building measures agreed by the two sides at the end of two days of informal talks in Geneva.

Speaking a press conference after the summit ended on Tuesday afternoon, Guterres  highlighted a renewed commitment from both sides to advance the dialogue.

He described the discussions as constructive, with both sides demonstrating a clear determination to move forward.

Guterres confirmed that several confidence-building measures had been agreed upon, including the opening of four new crossing points, demining efforts, environmental initiatives, and solar energy projects in the buffer zone.

The restoration of cemeteries and the establishment of a technical committee on youth were also among the steps aimed at fostering trust between the communities.

Guterres emphasized that this progress marks a shift from the deadlock that has persisted since Crans-Montana in 2017.

He expressed hope that these measures, along with the appointment of a new envoy—different from María Ángela Holguín—would reinforce a sense of urgency and commitment to finding a way forward.

The next meeting in this format is set to take place at the end of July.

Earlier on Tuesday, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres had held bilateral meetings ahead of the expanded conference with President Ersin Tatar, Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides, Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, UK Secretary of State for Europe Stephen Doughty, and the Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis.