Republic of Türkiye Extends UN Peacekeeping Mandate in Cyprus
Ankara, January 31, 2025
The Republic of Türkiye has extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for a further six months, until July 31, 2025. The decision was announced in a decree published in the Official Gazette on January 31, 2025.
The decree, signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, states that the extension is in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2771 (2025), which was adopted unanimously on December 28, 2024. The resolution calls for the continuation of UNFICYP’s presence in Cyprus to maintain peace and stability on the island.
UNFICYP has been deployed in Cyprus since 1964, following intercommunal violence between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. The mission’s mandate has been renewed every six months since then.
The current UNFICYP mandate includes:
- Monitoring the ceasefire and preventing the resumption of hostilities
- Patrolling the buffer zone separating the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities
- Providing humanitarian assistance to both communities
- Facilitating dialogue and negotiations between the two sides
The extension of UNFICYP’s mandate is supported by both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. However, the two sides remain divided on the future of the island. The Greek Cypriots seek a reunification of Cyprus under a single, bi-zonal, bi-communal federation, while the Turkish Cypriots prefer a two-state solution.
The Republic of Türkiye has consistently supported the efforts of the United Nations to find a just and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem. Türkiye believes that the continuation of UNFICYP’s presence on the island is essential to maintain peace and stability and create a conducive environment for a negotiated settlement.
The extension of UNFICYP’s mandate is a positive step towards achieving a comprehensive and durable solution to the Cyprus problem. It is hoped that the two sides will continue to engage in dialogue and negotiations with the ultimate goal of reunification.
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