The UN chief also met with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman and was scheduled to hold joint meetings with both. The last major push, which Mr Guterres mediated in 2017, collapsed in recriminations over who and what was to blame for the impasse. It is hoped a declaration would offer momentum to the process so that Mr Guterres’ successor could see it through. Turkish Cypriots say the majority Greek Cypriots refuse to equally share power even under a federal deal. Erhurman, elected a Turkish Cypriot leader last year, campaigned on exploring a federal settlement, a break from his predecessor’s demand for a two-state solution.