The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, wants to extend the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus. This mission helps keep peace on the island. He proposes the force stay for twelve more months. The mission would then end on January 31, 2027.
This plan comes because of worries about military actions. There are concerns about building new things inside and near the UN buffer zone. Guterres said these actions could change the military balance. He is also worried about military and civilian buildings being mixed. This is happening in a sensitive neutral area.
However, Guterres's new report also shows some good news. Efforts to solve the island's division are improving. He sees more talks between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. Both leaders are committed to peace talks. Greece, Turkey, and the UK also support these efforts.
A very important meeting happened on December 11, 2025. The UN's special envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, helped organize it. It was the first time in five years that leaders talked about the island's political problems. They both agreed to work for a solution based on political equality. This idea is in UN resolutions.
Guterres wants more steps to build trust. He especially wants more crossing points to open. He is happy that the technical committees are working better. These committees help build peace and understanding between communities. President Christodoulides also thinks the situation in the buffer zone is worrying.
The report shows more activity and problems in the buffer zone. Military buildings were also constructed. These issues make it hard to keep stability. The UN presence is important. It protects the buffer zone and stops actions that could hurt peace talks. The new talks are a sign of hope. However, military building shows there is still mistrust. The next months will be important for peace.