The UN Secretary Common`s new Particular Consultant and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Pressure in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Colin Stewart, arrives to the island early subsequent week to imagine his duties, as Elizabeth Spehar`s time period of workplace as head of the UN mission in Cyprus ended on November thirtieth. Stewart may even carry out the position of Deputy to the Secretary-Common`s Particular Adviser on Cyprus.
The Cyprus Information Company (CNA) has realized that the UNSG`s good places of work mission in Cyprus has already requested the association of a number of contacts which Stewart may have with officers and stakeholders on the island, after his arrival. The UN official is predicted to carry conferences quickly with Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, and Turkish Cypriot chief, Ersin Tatar.
Stewart may even meet, throughout the subsequent couple of weeks, amongst others, with members of the UNFICYP, Ambassadors of overseas nations serving in Cyprus, and the members of the Committee on Lacking Individuals (CMP).
A well-informed supply instructed CNA {that a} press launch in regards to the conferences he shall be having shall be issued upon his arrival to the island.
The UN introduced Stewart`s appointment on November 4. Based on the UN, Stewart, who most just lately served as Particular Consultant of the Secretary-Common and Head of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) (2017-2021), brings a demonstrated report of management and administration, with over 28 years of expertise in peace and safety and worldwide affairs.
He beforehand served as Deputy Head and Chief of Employees of the United Nations Workplace to the African Union in Addis Ababa, and held appointments in a number of United Nations subject missions, together with as Appearing Chief of Employees and Chief of Political Affairs on the United Nations Built-in Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) (2007 to 2009). He was a Canadian diplomat from 1990 to 1997.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkish troops invaded and occupied the island`s northern third. Quite a few rounds of talks underneath UN aegis to reunite the island underneath a federal roof did not yield outcomes.