The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has recommended an extension of the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) until January 31, 2026, urging international support for peace initiatives. In his report on the United Nations operation in Cyprus for the information of the members of the Security Council that will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2025/6, Guterres also welcomes the commitment made by the two Cypriot leaders on October 15 to explore the possibility of opening new crossing points.