United Nations and Cyprus
Cyprus joined the United Nations Organization (UNO) soon after becoming independent. The UN became heavily involved in peace-keeping and peace-making roles after the first phase of intercommunal strife in 1963. The United Nations Peace Keeping Force (UNFICYP) was formed in March 1964 and it is stationed since then on the island. A number of UN Secretary-General emissaries have also been involved in a peace- making role both before and after the 1974 Turkish invasion but up to that moment with only limited success. The UN Secretary-General continues to have the mandate of the Security Council to pursue efforts for the peaceful settlement of the political issue on the island. The Government of the Republic of Cyprus is considering the UN as its mainstay in the ongoing struggle to restore its independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and human rights of its citizens, which have been heavily infringed upon as a result of the Turkish invasion and continuing occupation of more than one third of the territory of the Republic. Several UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions support the restoration of the fundamental rights of the Cyprus people, condemn Turkish actions in Cyprus, including the declaration of UDI by the Turkish Cypriot leadership in 1983, and call for the withdrawal of foreign troops and elements from the Republic. The UNO has been instrumental in the conclusion of the two high level agreements of 1977 and 1979 but its efforts have not yield further success as a result of the continuing Turkish intransigence. Cyprus actively participates in most of the bodies and institutions of the World Organization.
Security is an issue of major concern for Cyprus and for this reason the Government of the Republic welcomed the Helsinki Final Act (1975) which led to the establishment of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), transformed into the Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) with a mandate to strive for the achievement of stability, security and economic development throughout Europe. Within this broad context Cyprus hopes that a viable security framework would guarantee its sovereignty and territorial integrity as well.
In the region Cyprus maintains excellent relations with both the Arab countries and Israel. It supports the ongoing peace process in the Middle East and could potentially play a more substantial role in the consolidation phase of the peace process. Cyprus, with its central geographical position and excellent multi-level international relations, offers Europe and the West in general, possibilities for enhancing their political, economic, cultural and strategic interests in this sensitive region.
Finally, Cyprus maintains living bonds with many countries of the world through the physical presence on their territory of thriving Cypriot communities. Overseas Cypriots are indeed the island's best ambassadors abroad.
Since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July-August 1974 and the subsequent occupation of nearly 40 percent of its territory, the Security Council, which is the principal organ of the United Nations entrusted with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, adopted numerous resolutions on the Situation in Cyprus.
These resolutions, which are based on the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations, provide the framework for a just solution of the problem and are mandatory upon Member-States. It should be recalled in this respect that article 25 of the U.N. Charter provides that the Members of the United Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council in accordance with the present Charter. The effectiveness of the Security Council, thus, requires that once it has made a determination on a dispute all Member-States give it full support in the sense not only of accepting an agreed text but of providing strong diplomatic backing for it and applying their collective influence to lend irresistible weight to a just solution.
The General Assembly of the United Nations in a host of resolutions,adopted on the Question of Cyprus since 1974, has demanded, inter alia, respect for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, unity and the non-aligned status of the Republic of Cyprus, the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all occupation troops, the return of the refugees to their homes in safety, as well as respect of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Cypriots. These resolutions, which have been systematically violated and contemptuously disregarded by Turkey, remain to this date unimplemented.
The text that follows contains the main provisions laid down in the Security Council and General Assembly resolutions on Cyprus adopted from 1974 up to 1994. The provisions are presented in a chronological order while repetitions in subsequent resolutions are avoided. What is of paramount importance is that all subsequent resolutions reaffirm all previously adopted, a fact which underlines the continuing validity of these provisions and the need for their full and effective implementation in order to arrive at a just and lasting solution of the Cyprus problem.
The developments that led to the liberation of Kuwait in 1991 and the determination of the international community to enforce the Security Council resolutions adopted on the issue demonstrated that we are entering a period of a strengthened United Nations whose resolutions will now be expected to be respected and implemented.
Cyprus express the hope that the new situation shaping internationally would lead to the creation of a climate in which other Security Council resolutions, including those on Cyprus, would also be implemented and complied with so that justice and peace might be restored in Cyprus as well.
Security Council Resolution 353, 20 July 1974
Security Council Resolution 354, 23 July 1974
Security Council Resolution 355, 1 August 1974
Security Council Resolution 357, 14 August 1974
Security Council Resolution 358, 15 August 1974
Security Council Resolution 359, 15 August 1974
Security Council Resolution 360, 16 August 1974
Security Council Resolution 361, 30 August 1974
Security Council Resolution 364, 13 December 1974
Security Council Resolution 365, i3 December 1974
Security Council Resolution 367, 12 March 1975
Security Council Resolution 370, 13 June 1975
Security Council Resolution 383, 13 December 1975
Security Council Resolution 391, 15 June 1976
Security Council Resolution 401, 14 December 1976
Security Council Resolution 410, 15 June 1977
Security Council Resolution 414, 15 September 1977
Security Council Resolution 422, 15 December 1977
Security Council Resolution 430, 16 June 1978
Security Council Resolution 440, 27 November 1978
Security Council Resolution 443, 14 December 1978
Security Council 451, 15 June 1979
Security Council Resolution 458, 14 December 1979
Security Council Resolution 472, 13 June 1979
Security Council Resolution 482, 11 December 1980
Security Council Resolution 488, 4 June 1981
Statement by the Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim to the members of the Security Council, 4 June 1981
Security Council Resolution 495, 14 December 1981
Security Council Resolution 510, 15 June l982
Security Council Resolution 526, 14 December 1982
Security Council Resolution 534, 15 June 1983
Security Council Resolution 541, 18 November 1983
Security Council Resolution 544, 15 December 1983
Security Council Resolution 550, 11 May 1984
Security Council Resolution 553, 15 June 1984
Security Council Resolution 559, 15 December 1984
Security Council Resolution 565, 14 June 1985
Statement by the President of the Security Council, 20 September 1985
Security Council Resolution 578, 12 December 1985
Security Council Resolution 585, 13 June 1986
Security Council Resolution 593, 11 December 1986
Security Council Resolution 597, 12 June 1987
Security Council Resolution 604, 14 December 1987
Security Council Resolution 614, 15 June 1988
Security Council Resolution 625, 15 December 1988
Statement by the President of the Security Council, 15 December 1988
Security Council Resolution 634, 9 June 1989
Statement by the President of the Security Council, 9 June 1989
Security Council Resolution 646 14 December 1989
Statement by the President of the Security Council, 14 December 1989
Statement by the President of the Security Council, 22 February 1990
Security Council Resolution 649, 12 March 1990
Security Council Resolution 657, 15 June 1990
Statement by the President of the Security Council, 19 July l990
Statement by the President of the Security Council, 9 November 1990
Security Council Resolution 680, 14 December 1990
Security Council Resolution 682, 21 December 1990
Statement by the President of the Security Council, 28 March 1991
Security Council Resolution 697, 14 June 1991
Security Council Resolution 698, 14 June 1991
Statement by the President of the Security Council; 28 June 1991
Security Council Resolution 716, 11 October 1991
Security Council Resolution 723, 12 December 1991
Statement by the President of the Security Council 12 December 1991
Statement by the President of the Security Council, 23 December 1991
Security Council Resolution 750, 10 April 1992
Security Council Resolution 759, 12 June 1992
Statement by the President of the Security Council, 13 July 1992
Security Council Resolution 774, 26 August 1992
Security Council Resolution 789, 25 November 1992
Security Council Resolution 796, 14 December 1992
Security Council Resolution 831, 27 May 1993
Security Council Resolution 839, 11 June 1993
Letter by the President of the Security Council, 7 July 1993
Letter by the President of the Security Council, 20 September 1993
Security Council Resolution 889, 15 December 1993
Security Council Resolution 902, 11 March 1994
Letter by the President of the Security Council, 11 April 1994
Security Council Resolution 927, 15 June 1994
Security Council Resolution 939, 29 July 1994
Adopted by the Security Council on 20 July 1974
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General at its 1779th meeting about the recent developments in Cyprus,
Having heard the statement made by the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the statements by the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey, Greece and other Member States.
Having considered at its present meeting further developments in the island.
Deeply deploring the outbreak of violence and continuing bloodshed,
Gravely concerned about the situation which led to a serious threat to international peace and security, and which created a most explosive situation in the whole Eastern Mediterranean area,
Equally concerned about the necessity to restore the constitutional structure of the Republic of Cyprus, established and guaranteed by international agreement,
recalling its resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and its subsequent resolutions on this matter.
Conscious of this primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security in accordance with Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations.
Cyprus of foreign military personnel present otherwise than under the authority of international agreements, including those whose withdrawal was requested by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios, in his letter of 2 July 1974;
5. Calls upon Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to enter into negotiation without delay for the restoration of peace in the area and constitutional government in Cyprus and to keep the Secretary-General informed d;
6. Calls upon all parties to cooperate fully with the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus to enable it to carry out its mandate;
7. Decides to keep the situation under constant review and asks the Secretary-General to report as appropriate with a view to adopting further measures in order to ensure that peaceful conditions are restored as soon as possible.
Adopted unanimously at the 1 781st meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 23 July 1974
Reaffirming the provisions 353(1974) of 20 July 1974,
Demands that all parties to the present fighting comply immediately with paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 353(1974) calling for an immediate cessation of all firing in the area and requesting all States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any action which might further aggravate the situation.
Adopted unanimously at the 1873rd meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 1 August 1974
Recalling its resolutions 186(1964) of 4 March 1964, 353(1974) of 20 July 1974 and 354(1974) of 23 July 1974,
Noting that all States have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus,
Taking note of the Secretary-General's statement made at the 1788th meeting of The Security Council,
Requests the Secretary-General to take appropriate action in the light of his statement and to present a full report to the Council, taking into account that the cease-fire will be the first step in the full implementation of Security Council resolution n 353(1974).
Adopted at the 1789th meeting by 12 votes to none with two abstentions (Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on l4 August 1974
Reaffirming its resolutions 353(1974) of 20 July 1974, 354(1974) of 23 July 1974 and 355(1974) of I August 1974,
Deeply deploring the resumption of fighting in Cyprus contrary to the provisions of its resolutions 353(1974),
Adopted unanimously at the 1 792nd meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 August 1974
Deeply concerned about the continuation of violence and bloodshed in Cyprus.
Deeply deploring the non-compliance with its resolution 357(1974) of 14 August 1974,
Adopted unanimously at the 1 793rd meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 August 1974
Noting with concern from the Secretary-General's reports on developments in Cyprus, in particular documents S/11353 Add. 24 and 25, that casualties are increasing among the personnel of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus as a direct result t of the military action which is still continuing in Cyprus,
Recalling that the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus was stationed in Cyprus with the full consent of the Governments of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece,
Bearing in mind that the Secretary-General was requested by the Security Council in resolution 355(1974) of 1 August 1974 to take appropriate action in the light of his statement made at the 1788th meeting of the Council in which he dealt with the role , functions and strength of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and related issues arising out of the most recent political developments in respect of Cyprus,
S. Emphasizes the fundamental principle that the status and safety of the members of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus, and for that matter of any United Nations Peace-Keeping Force, must be respected by the parties under all circumstanc es.
Adopted at the 1 793rd meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 16 August 1974
Recalling its resolutions 353(1974) of 20 July, 354(1974) of 23 July, 355(1974), of I August, 357(1974) of 14 August and 358(1974) of 15 August 1974,
Noting that all states have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus,
Gravely concerned at the deterioration of the situation in Cyprus resulting from the further military operation, which constituted a most serious threat to Peace and security in the Eastern Mediterranean area,
Adopted at the 1 794th meeting by 11 votes to none, with 3 abstentions (Byellorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Iraq, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 30 August 1974
Conscious of its special responsibilities under the United Nations Charter.
Recalling its resolutions 186(1964) of 4 March, 353(1974) of 20 July, 354(1974) of 23 July, 355(1974), of 1 August, 352(1974) of 14 August and 358(1974) and 359(1974) of 15 August , 360(1974) of 16 August 1974,
Noting that a large number of people on the island have been displaced, and are in need of humanitarian assistance,
Mindful of the fact that it is one of the foremost purposes of the United Nations to lend humanitarian assistance in situations such as the one currently prevailing in Cyprus,
Noting also that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has already been appointed as Coordinator of United Nations Humanitarian Assistance for Cyprus with the task of coordinating relief assistance to be provided by United Nations programs and agencies and from other sources,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General contained in document (S/11473),
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persons displaced as a result of the situation in Cyprus and urges the parties concerned, in conjunction with the Secretary-General, to search for peaceful solutions of the problems of refugees, and take appropriate measures to provide for their relief and welfare and to permit persons who wish to do so to return to their homes in safety;
S. Requests the Secretary-General to submit at the earliest possible opportunity a full report on the situation of the refugees and other persons referred to in paragraph 4 above and decides to keep that situation under constant review
6. Further requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide emergency United Nations humanitarian assistance to all parts of the population of the island in need of such assistance;
7. Calls upon all parties, as a demonstration of good faith to take, both individually and in cooperation with each other, all steps which may promote comprehensive and successful negotiations;
8. Reiterates its call to all parties to cooperate fully with UNFICYP in carrying out its tasks;
9. Expresses the conviction that the speedy implementation of the provisions of the present resolution will assist the achievement of a satisfactory settlement in Cyprus.
Adopted unanimously at the 1 795th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 13 December 1974
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 6 December 1974 (S/11568), that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed to perform the tasks it is currently undertaking if the ce ase-fire is to be maintained in the island and the search for a peaceful settlement facilitated.
Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,
Noting also the statement by the Secretary-General contained in paragraph 81 of his report that the parties concerned had signified their concurrence in his recommendation that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Force in C yprus for a further period of six months,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1974.
Noting also the letter dated 7 November 1974 (S/ 1557) from the Secretary-General to the President of the Security Council together with the text of resolution 3212 (XXIX) entitled "Question of Cyprus" adopted unanimously by the General Assem bly at its 2275th plenary meeting on 1 November 1974
Noting further that General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX) enunciates certain principles intended to facilitate a solution of the current problems of Cyprus by peaceful means, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations.
1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186(1964) of 4 March, 187(1964) of 13 March, 192(1964) of 20 June, 193(1964) of 9 August, 194(1964) of 25 September and 198(1964) of 18 December 1964, 201(1965) of 19 March, 206(1965) of 15 June, 207 (1965) of 10 August and 219 (1965) of 17 December 1965, 220(1966) of 16 March, 222(1966) of 16 June and 231 (1966) of 15 December 1966, 238(1967) of 19 June and 244(1967) of 22 December 1967, 247(1968) of 18 March. 254(1968) of 18 June and 261
(1968) of 10 December 1968 and 266(1969) of 10 June and 274(1969) of 11 December 1969, 281(1970) of 9 June and 291(1970) of 10 December 1970, 293(1971) of 26 May and 305(1971-) of 13 December 1971, 315 (1972) of 15 June and 324(19723 of 12 December 197 2, 334(1973) of 15 June and 343(1973) of 14 December 1973, 349(1974) of 29 May 1974, and the consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd meeting on 11 August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting of 25 November 1967;
2. Reaffirms 215Q its resolutions 353(1974) of 20 July, 354(1974) of 23 July, 355(1974) of 1 August, 357(1974) of 14 August, 358(1974) of 15 August, 359(1974) of 15 August, 360(1974) of 16 August and 361(1974) of 30 August;
3. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to continue and accelerate determined cooperative efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council;
4. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186(1964), for a further period ending 15 June 1975, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a fi nal solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force;
5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend their full cooperation to the United Nations Force in the continuing performance of its duties
Adopted at the 1810th meeting by 14 votes to note. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 13 December 1974
Having received the text of resolution 3212(XXIX) of the General Assembly on the "Question of Cyprus,' (S/l 1557),
Noting with satisfaction that the above resolution was adopted unanimously,
Adopted at the 1810th meeting by consensus.
Adopted by the Security Council by consensus
on 12 March 1975
Having considered the situation in Cyprus in response to the complaint submitted by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus,
Having heard the report of the Secretary-General and the statements made by the Parties concerned,
Deeply concerned at the continuation of the crisis in Cyprus,
Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolution 365(1974) of 13 December 1974, by which it endorsed General Assembly resolution 32 12(XXIX) adopted unanimously on 1 November 1974,
Noting the absence of progress towards the implementation of its resolutions
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prejudge the final political settlement of the problem of Cyprus and takes note of the declaration that this was not its intention
4. Calls for the urgent and effective implementation of all parts and provisions of General Assembly resolution 3212(XXIX), endorsed by Security Council resolution 365(1974):
5. Considers that new efforts should be undertaken to assist the resumption of the negotiations referred to in paragraph 4 of General Assembly resolution 3212(XXIX) between the representatives of the two communities;
6. Requests the Secretary-General accordingly to undertake a new mission of good offices and to that end to convene the parties under new agreed procedures and place himself personally at their disposal, so that the resumption, the intensification and the progress of comprehensive negotiations, carried out in a reciprocal spirit of understanding and of moderation under his personal auspices and with his direction as appropriate, might thereby be facilitated;
7. Calls on the representatives of the two communities to cooperate closely with the Secretary-General in the discharge of this new mission of good offices and asks them to accord personally a high priority to their negotiations;
8. Calls on all the parties concerned to refrain from any action which might jeopardize the negotiations between the representatives of the two communities and to take steps which will facilitate the creation of the new climate necessary for the succes s of those negotiations;
9. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made towards the implementation of resolution 365(1974) and of this resolution and to report to it whenever he considered it appropriate and, in any case, before 15 June 1975;
10. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
Adopted at the 1820th meeting without a vote.
Adopted by the Security Council on 13 June 1975
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 9 June 1975 (S/ 117173, that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed to perform the tasks it is currently undertaking if the cease -fire is to be maintained in the island and the search for a peaceful settlement facilitated,
Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,
Noting further that, in paragraphs 67 and 68 of his report, the Secretary-General has expressed the view, in connection with the talks in Vienna between representatives of the two communities held pursuant to resolution 367(1975) of 12 March 1975, that the negotiating process should be maintained and, if possible, accelerated and that its success would require from all parties determination, understanding and a willingness to make reciprocal gestures,
Noting also the statement by the Secretary-General contained in paragraph 69 of his report that the parties concerned had signified their concurrence in his recommendations that the Security Council extend the stationing of the Force in Cyprus for a fu rther period of six months,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1975,
Peace-Keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186 (1964) for a further period ending 15 December 1975, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial redu ction of the Force;
5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend their full cooperation to the United Nations, Peace-Keeping Force in the continuing performance of its duties;
6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the mission of good offices entrusted to him by paragraph 6 of resolution 367(1975) to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit an interim report by 15 September 1975 and a defi nite report not later than 15 December, 1975.
Adopted at the 1830th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 13 December 1975
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 8 December 1975 (S/119(X) and Add. 1), that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed to perform not only to maintain the cease-fire but also to facilitate the continued search for a Peaceful settlement,
Noting from the report the conditions prevailing on the island,
Noting further that, in para. 68 of his report, the Secretary-General has expressed the view, that in the present circumstances the best available means of making progress towards a settlement is through continued talks between the representatives of t he two communities and that such talks can be fruitful only if the interlocutors are ready and authorized to engage in meaningful negotiations on all essential aspects of a settlement of the Cyprus Problem,
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1975,
Noting that General Assembly resolution 3395 of 20 November 1975 reaffirmed the urgent need for continued efforts for the effective implementation in all parts of General Assembly resolution 3212 of 1 November 1974 which was endorsed by the Security Co uncil in its resolution 365(1974) of 13 December 1974,
I. Reaffirms the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964, as well as subsequent resolutions and decisions on the establishment and maintenance of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and on other aspects of the situation in Cypru s;
2. Reaffirms its resolutions 365(1974) of 13 December 1974, and 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975 and calls for their urgent and effective implementation;
3. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to
continue and accelerate determined cooperative efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council;
4. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186 (1964) for a further period ending 15 June 1976, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a fi nal solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force;
5. Appeals again to all parties concerned to extend their full cooperation to the Force in its continuing performance of its duties;
6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the mission of good offices entrusted to him by para. 6 of resolution 367(1975) to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report not later than 31 March 1976
Adopted at the 1863rd meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 June 1976
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 5 June 1975 (S/ 12093), that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is essential not only to help maintain quiet in the island but also to facili tate the continued search for a peaceful settlement,
Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,
Noting also from the report that the freedom of movement of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and its civil police is still restricted in the north of the island and that progress is being made in discussions regarding the stationing, de ployment and functioning of the Force and expressing the hope that those discussions will lead speedily to the elimination of all existing difficulties,
Noting further that, in paragraphs 70 of his report, the Secretary-General expressed the view, that the best hope of achieving a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem lies in negotiations between the representatives of the two communities a nd that the usefulness of those negotiations depends upon the willingness of all parties concerned to show the necessary flexibility, taking into account not only their own interests but also the legitimate aspirations and requirements of the opposing sid e,
Expressing its concern at actions which increase tension between the two communities and tend to affect adversely the efforts towards a just and lasting peace in Cyprus,
Emphasizing the need for the parties concerned to adhere to the agreements reached at all previous rounds of the talks held under the auspices of the Secretary-General and expressing the hope that future talks will be meaningful and productive,
Noting the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1976,
Adopted at the 1927th meeting by 13 votes to none. One member, (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 December 1976
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 9 December 1976 (S/12253), that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is essential not only to help maintain quiet in the island but also to fac ilitate the continued search for a peaceful settlement,
Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,
Noting also from the report that the freedom of movement of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and its civil police is still restricted in the north of the island, that progress is being made in discussions regarding the stationing, deplo yment and functioning of the Force and expressing the hope that ways will be found to surmount the remaining obstacles,
Noting further that the Secretary-General expresses the view, that the best hope of achieving a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem lies in negotiations between the representatives of the two communities and that the usefulness of those n egotiations depends upon the willingness of all parties concerned to show the necessary flexibility, taking into account not only their own interests but also the legitimate aspirations and requirements of the opposing side,
Expressing its concern at actions which increase tension between the two communities and tend to affect adversely the efforts towards a just and lasting peace in Cyprus,
Emphasizing the need for the parties concerned to adhere to the agreements reached at all previous rounds of the talks held under the auspices of the Secretary-General and expressing the hope that future talks will be meaningful and productive,
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1976,
Adopted at the 1979th meeting by 13 votes to none. Two members, (Benin and China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 June 1977
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 7 June 1976 tS/12342), that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is essential not only to help maintain quiet in the island but also to facilit ate the continued search for a peaceful settlement,
Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,
Noting also from the report that the freedom of movement of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and its civil police is still restricted in the north of the island, and expressing the hope that ways will he found to surmount the remaining obstacles,
Noting further that the Secretary-General expresses the view, that the best hope of achieving a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem lies in negotiations between the representatives of the two communities and that the usefulness of those n egotiations depends upon the willingness of all parties concerned to show the necessary flexibility, taking into account not only their own interests but also the legitimate aspirations and requirements of the opposing side,
Noting that due to the efforts of the Secretary-General, his staff and of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force, and with the cooperation of the parties, there has been a relative improvement in the security situation, but that this evolution has yet to relieve the underlying tensions in the island,
Noting also the report of the Secretary-General of 30 April 1977(S/ 12333) concerning the high-level meeting under the auspices of the Secretary-General emphasizing the need to adhere to the agreement reached at this meeting as well as to the agreement s reached at the previous rounds of the talks,
Noting further the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1977,
Adopted at the 2012h meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 September 1977
Having considered the situation in Cyprus in response to the letter dated 26 August 1977 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations (S/12387),
Mindful of the urgency of making progress in the solution of the Cyprus problem
Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolutions 365(1974) of 13 December 1974 and 367(1975) of 12 March 1975,
Taking note of the statements made to the Council regarding recent developments in the new Famagusta area to the effect that there is no settlement in progress in the area,
Taking note also of the statements made by the parties concerned as well as by the Secretary-General with regard to these developments,
Adopted at the 2032nd meeting without a vote.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 December 1977
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 1 December 1977 (S/12463), that in the existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus is essential not only to help maintain quiet in the island but also to fac ilitate the continued search for a peaceful settlement,
Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,
Noting also from the report that the freedom of movement of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus and its civil police is still restricted in the north of the island, and expressing the hope that ways will be found to surmount the remaining obstacles,
Noting further that the Secretary-General expresses the view that the best hope of achieving a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem lies in negotiations between the representatives of the two communities and that the usefulness of those ne gotiations depends upon the willingness of all parties concerned to show the necessary flexibility, taking into account not only their own interests but also the legitimate aspirations and requirements of the opposing side,
Noting that due to the efforts of the Secretary-General, his staff and of UNFICYP, and with the cooperation of the parties, there has been a relative improvement in the security situation, but that this evolution has yet to relieve the underlying tensi ons in the island
Noting also the report of the Secretary-General of 30 April 1977 (S/ 12323) concerning the high-level meeting under the auspices of the Secretary-General, and emphasizing the need to adhere to the agreement reached at this meeting as well as to the agr eements reached at the previous rounds of the talks
Noting further the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extends the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months.
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1977,
Adopted at the 2(254th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 16 June 1978
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 31 May 1978(S/12723),
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1978,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions
Adopted at the 2080th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 27 November 1978
Having considered the situation in Cyprus in response to the letter dated 7 November 1978 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations (</12918),
Deeply concerned at the lack of progress in the solution of the Cyprus problem,
Taking note of the relevant General Assembly resolutions concerning Cyprus,
Mindful of the urgency of solving the Cyprus problem without delay,
Adopted at the 2100th meeting by consensus.
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 December 1978
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 1 December 1978(S/12946),
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1978.
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Adopted at the 2107th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 June 1979
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 31 May 1979(S/13369 and Add. 1),
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1979,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions:
Welcoming the ten-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General (S/13369, para 51),
Adopted at the 2150th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member(China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 December 1979
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 1 December 1979(S/13672 and Add. 1),
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that, in view of the prevailing conditions in the island, it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1979,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions:
Reiterating its support of the 10-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General (S/1 3369, para 51),
Adopted at the 2179th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL TO THE MEMBERS
OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL
14 DECEMBER 1979
"Mr. President,
I have noted the action just taken by the Security Council in adopting Resolution 458, by which it extended once again the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months and requested me to continue my mission of good offices. As indicated in my Report to the Council, I consider that the continued presence of UNFICYP remains indispensable in helping to maintain calm in the island and thus facilitating the search for a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem, based on the legitimate rights of the two communities.
I wish to assure the members of the Council that I shall make every effort to get the intercommunal talks resumed early next year, on the basis of the ten point high level agreement of 19 May 1979. I shall initiate consultations with the parties to thi s end at an early date. I hope that they will join in supporting the approach to a viable negotiating process described in my report, so as to get around the difficulties that were encountered last June and get down to concrete negotiations on the substan tive aspects of the Cyprus problem. Given the cooperation of the parties, I hope we shall be able to achieve meaningful progress in that direction. The future of the intercommunal talks may well depend on our success in this endeavor,'.
Adopted by the Security Council on 13 June 1980
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 3 June 1980 (S/13972 and Add. 1),
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that, in view of the prevailing conditions in the island, it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1980,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Reiterating its support of the 10-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General (S/13369, para51),
Adopted at the 2230th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) didn ot participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 11 December 1980
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 1 December 1980 (S/14275 and Add. 1),
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months.
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that, in view of the prevailing conditions in the island, it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1980,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Reiterating its support of the 10-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General (S/13369, para 51),
Adopted at the 2257th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 4 June 1981
Noting tile report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 27 May 1981(S/14490 and Add.1),
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that, in view of the prevailing conditions in the island, it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1981.
Reaffirming the provisions of resolutions 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Reiterating its support of the 10-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General (S/1 3369. para 51).
Adopted at the 2279th meeting by 14 votes to none. One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
The Secretary-General said that the intercommunal talks were scheduled to enter a more active phase at the beginning of July, "and the parties have given me reason to believe that they are prepared to make a serious effort in the direction of a co mprehensive settlement,,. That would involve interconnected consideration of Territorial and Constitutional aspects.
The Secretary-General also said: "I also wish to mention the significant forward step that was taken on 22 April, when Mr. Hugo Gobbi announced, on my behalf, that agreement had been reached on the terms of reference for setting up the Commitee on Missing Persons. I shall shortly appoint Mr. Claude Pilloud, an official selected by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for the purpose with the agreement on both sides, as the third member of the Committee. I expect that the Commitee wi ll begin its work without delay, and that it will achieve the long overdue solution of this humanitarian problem',.
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 December 1981
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1st December 1981(S/14778 and Add. 1),
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further Period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that, in view of the prevailing conditions in the island, it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1981,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions
Reiterating its support of the 10-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General (S/13369, para 51);
I. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force established under resolution 186(1964), for a further period ending 15 June 1982;
2. Notes with satisfaction that the parties have resumed the intercommunal talks within the framework of the 10-point agreement and urges them to pursue these talks in a continuing, sustained and result oriented manner avoiding any delay;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of this resolution by 31 May 1982.
Adopted unanimously at the 2313th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 June 1982
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 1 June 1982(S/15 149 and Add. 1).
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1982,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Reiterating its support of the 10-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General (S/13369, para 51),
Adopted unanimously at the 2378th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 December 1982
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 December 1982(S/15502 and corr. 1 and Add. 1),
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further Period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1982,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions.
Reiterating its support of the 10-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General (S/1 3369, para 51),
adopted unanimously at the 2405th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 June 1983
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 1 June 1983(S/15812 and Add. 1),
Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further Period of six months.
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1983,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions.
Reiterating its support of the 10-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General (S/1 369, para 5 1),
Adopted unanimously at the 2453rd meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 18 November 1983
Having heard the statement of the Foreign Minister of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus,
Concerned at the declaration by the Turkish Cypriot authorities issued on 15 November 1983 which purports to create an independent state in northern Cyprus,
Considering that this declaration is incompatible with the 1960 Treaty concerning the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus and the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee,
Considering therefore that the attempt to create a "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus',, is invalid, and will contribute to a worsening of the situation in Cyprus.
Reaffirming its resolutions 365(1974) and 367(1975),
Aware of the need for a solution of the Cyprus problem, based on the mission of good offices undertaken by the Secretary-General,
Affirming its continuing support for the United Nations peacekeeping Force in Cyprus,
Taking note of the Secretary-General's statement of 17 November 1983.
Adopted at the 2500th meeting by 13 votes to 1 against (Pakistan) with I abstention (Jordan).
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 December 1983
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 December 1983(S/16192 and Add. 1),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further Period of six months
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1983,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
I. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force established under resolution 186(1964), for a further period ending 15 June 1984:
2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of this resolution by 31 May 1984;
3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to cooperate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.
Adopted unanimously at the 2503rd meeting.
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Adopted by the Security Council on 11 March 1984
Having considered the situation in Cyprus at the request of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus,
Having heard the statement made by the President of the Republic of Cyprus,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/16519),
Recalling its resolutions 365(1974), 367(1975), 541(1983) and 544 (1983),
Deeply regretting the non-implementation of its resolutions, in particular resolution 541(1983),
Gravely concerned about the further secessionist acts in the occupied part of the Republic of Cyprus which are in violation of resolution 541 (1983), namely the purported "exchange of Ambassadors,, between Turkey and the legally invalid "Turk ish Republic of Northern Cyprus,, and the contemplated holding of a "Constitutional referendum', and "elections,,, as well as by other actions aimed at further consolidating the purported independent state and the division of Cyprus,
Deeply concerned about recent threats for settlement of Varosha by people other than its inhabitants,
Reaffirming its continuing support for the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus,
I. Reaffirms its resolution 541(1983) and calls for its urgent and effective implementation,
2. Condemns all secessionist actions, including the purported exchange of Ambassadors between Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot leadership, declares them illegal and invalid and calls for their immediate withdrawal;
3. Reiterates the call upon all States not to recognize the purported state of the 'Turkish Republic on Northern Cyprus,, set up by secessionist acts and calls upon them not to facilitate or in any way assist the aforesaid secessionist entity;
4. Calls upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, unity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus;
5. Considers attempts to settle any part of Varosha by people other than its inhabitants as inadmissible and calls for the transfer of this area to the administration of the United Nations:
6. Considers any attempts to interfere with the status or the deployment of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus as contrary to the resolutions of the United Nations;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to promote the urgent implementation of Security Council resolution 541(1983):
8. Reaffirms its mandate of good o Offices given to the Secretary General and requests him to undertake new efforts to attain an overall solution to the Cyprus problem in conformity with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the provi sions for such a settlement laid down in the pertinent United Nations resolutions, including Security Council resolution 541(1983) and the present resolution;
9. Calls upon all parties to cooperate with the Secretary-General in his mission of good offices:
10. Decides to remain seized of the situation with a view to taking urgent and appropriate measures in the event of non-implementation of its resolution 541(1983) and the present resolution;
11. Requests the Secretary-General to promote the implementation of the resolution and to report thereon to the Security Council as developments require.
Adopted at the 2539th meeting by 13 votes to I (Pakistan) with I abstention United States of America).
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 June 1984
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of I June 1984(S/16596 and Add. 1 and 2),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1984,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
I. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force established under resolution 186(1964), for a further period ending 15 December 1984;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 30 November 1988:
3. Calls upon the parties concerned to continue to cooperate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.
Adopted unanimously at the 254 7th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 December 1984
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 12 December 1984(S/ 6858 and Add. 1),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1984,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions.
Adopted unanimously at the 2565th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 June 1985
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May and 14 June (S/17227 and Add. 2) and of 11 June 1985 (S/17227/Add. 1),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1985,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Adopted unanimously at the 2591st meeting.
'The Security Council has been seized with the Cyprus question since 1964. The members of the Council have been kept informed of the efforts begun by the Secretary-General in August 1984 as part of the mission of good offices entrusted to him by the Co uncil.
"On 20 September 1985, the members of the Council heard an oral report from the Secretary-General, in the course of which he conveyed his assessment that his initiative had brought the positions of the two sides closer than ever before and express ed his conviction that what had been achieved so far should lead to an early agreement on the framework for a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus question in accordance with the principles of the Charter. Recalling their support for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, unity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus, members of the Council expressed strong support for the mission of the Secretary-General under his mandate from the Council.
"The members of The Security Council, therefore called upon all parties to make a special effort in cooperation with the Secretary-General to reach an early agreement.,'
2607th meeting 20 September 1985
Adopted by the Security Council on 12 December 1985
Noting the report by the Secretary-General of the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 30 November and 11 December (S/17657 and Add. 2) and of 9 December 1985(S/17657/Add. 1),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further Period of six months
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1985.
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions.
Adopted unanimously at the 2635th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 13June 1986
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May 1986 and of 11 and 12 June 1986 (S/1 8 102/Add. 1 and 2),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months.
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1986,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions.
Adopted unanimously at the 2688th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 11 December, 1986
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 2 December 1986(S/18491) and of 10 December 1986 (S/18491/Add. 1),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1986,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Adopted unanimously at the 2729th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 12 June 1987
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 29 May 1987 (S/18880 Add. 1),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further Period of six months
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1987.
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Adopted unanimously at the 2749th meeting.
The Security Council,
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 30 November 1987 (S/19304 and Add. 1).
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1987,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions
1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force established under resolution 186(1964), for a further period ending 15 June 1988;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 30 May 1988;
3. Calls upon the parties concerned to continue to cooperate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.
Adopted unanimously at the 2771st meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 June 1988
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May 1988 (S/19927 and Add. 1),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary—General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1988,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 ',
and other relevant resolutions, |
Adopted unanimously at the 2816th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 December 1988
The Security Council
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 30 November 1988 (S/20310 and Add. 1).
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1988,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Calls upon a11 the parties concerned to continue to cooperate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.
Adopted unanimously at the 2833rd meeting.
The members of the Security Council expressed their support for the effort launched on 24 August 1988 by the Secretary-General in the context of the mission of good offices in Cyprus. They welcomed the readiness of the two parties to seek a negotiated settlement of all aspects of the Cyprus problem by 1 June 1989.
"They called upon all parties for full co-operation with the Secretary-General ensuring the success of the process currently under way.
2833rd meeting 15 December 1988
Adopted by the Security Council on 9 June 1989
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May 1989 (SSO663).
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1989.
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Adopted unanimously at the 2868th meeting.
"The members of the Security Council welcome and reaffirm their support for the direct talks launched in August 1988 under the auspices of the Secretary General in the context of his mission of good offices in Cyprus. They express appreciation to the Secretary General and his Special Representative for the untiring efforts to achieve progress.
"The members of the Council note that 25 years have elapsed since the establishment of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus. They regret that, in that time, it has not been possible to achieve a negotiated settlement of a11 aspects of the Cyprus problem.
"The members of the Council taking into account the importance of the current stage of the talks, urge both parties to redouble their efforts, be flexible and lend the fullest support and co-operation to the efforts of the Special Representative o f the Secretary-General in Cyprus towards achieving a negotiated, just and lasting settlement.
"The members of the Council also warmly welcome the unmanning of military positions which has recently taken place, and urge the two parties to consider further steps in co-operation with United Nations authorities aimed at reducing tension, avoid ing incidents and creating a climate of good will, as well as maintaining an atmosphere conducive to a Settlement
"The members of the Council take note of the Secretary-General's intention to meet with the two parties at the end of June, and share the Secretary-General's hope that the meeting will bear positive results. They appeal to the parties concerned to co-operate with the Secretary-General in order to achieve substantial progress in the direction of an overall settlement.,,
2868th meeting 9 June 1989
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 December 1989
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 7 December 1989 (S/21010 and Add. 1)
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1989,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions.
Adopted unanimously at the 2898th meeting.
"The members of the Security Council take note of the Secretary-General's report (S/21010 and Add. 1.) on the United Nations operation in Cyprus and express their full support for his continuing efforts in pursuing the initiative launched in Augus t 1988.
"The members recall the statement made on their behalf by the President of the Council on 9 June 1989, (S. 20682) in which they expressed their regret that, in more than 25 years since the establishment of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), it had not been possible to achieve a negotiated settlement of all aspects of the Cyprus problem.
"The members note the Secretary-General's assessment that a basis for effective negotiations exists provided both leaders manifest the necessary good will and recognize that a viable solution must satisfy the legitimate interests of both communiti es.
"The members also share the Secretary-General's disappointment that it has not been possible to achieve concrete results to date in developing an agreed outline of an overall agreement. In this regard, they share the Secretary-General's hope that direct and meaningful talks can be resumed early next year.
"The members urge both leaders to proceed as suggested by the Secretary-General during their most recent meetings and, as agreed in June, to cooperate with him and his Special Representative in completing work on an outline. The members also urge the two parties to make a further determined effort to promote reconciliation. They share the Secretary-General's view that the adoption of good will measures could prove useful in this regard.
"The members are concerned by the difficulties encountered by UNFICYP during the last mandate period. They call on all parties to co-operate with UNFICYP and to take effective measures to ensure that the integrity of the buffer zone is safeguarded .
"The members also note the continuing financial difficulties facing UNFICYP as indicated by the Secretary-General. They take note of his appeal for greater financial contributions to UNFICYP, which would help
it continue its important peace-keeping role in Cyprus and would reduce its financial difficulties.
"The members request the Secretary-General to report back to the Council by 1 March 1990 on what progress has been made in resuming intensive talks and developing an agreed outline of an overall agreement.
2898th meeting 14 December 1989
"The members of the Security Council recall the statement made on their behalf by the President of the Security Council on 14 December 1989 (S/21026). They express their appreciation to the Secretary-General for his briefing on the current situati on about his mission of good offices concerning Cyprus, and give their full support for his efforts to assist the two communities to reach a just and lasting solution.
"The members of the Council stress the importance they attach to an early negotiated settlement of the Cyprus problem.
"The members of the Council are pleased that the leaders of the two sides in Cyprus have accepted the Secretary-General's invitation to meet with him for an extended session beginning on 26 February 1990 to complete the work on an outline of an ov erall agreement, as agreed in jUNE 1989
"The members of the Council call upon the two leaders to demonstrate the necessary goodwill and flexibility and to co-operate fully with the Secretary-General so that the talks will result in a major step toward the resolution of the Cyprus proble m.
"The members of the Council request the Secretary-General to report back to the Council at the conclusion of the forthcoming meeting to inform them of the results achieved and of his assessment of the situation at that time".
22 February 1990
Adopted by the Security Council on 12 March 1990
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 8 March 1990 (S/21183) on the recent meeting between the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus and on his assessment of the current situation.
Recalling its relevant resolutions on Cyprus,
Recalling the statement of the President of the Security Council of 22 February 1990(S/21160) calling upon the leaders of the two communities to demonstrate the necessary goodwill and flexibility and to cooperate with the Secretary-General so that the talks will result in a major step forward toward the resolution of the Cyprus problem,
Concerned that at the recent meeting in New York it has not been possible to achieve results in arriving at an agreed outline of an overall agreement,
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4. Requests the Secretary-General to pursue his mission of good offices in order to achieve the earliest possible progress and, towards this end, to assist the two communities by making suggestions to facilitate the discussions;
5. Calls on the parties concerned to refrain from any action that could aggravate the situation;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of this situation and the current effort;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to inform the Council in his report due by 31 May 1990 of the progress made in resuming the intensive talks and in developing an agreed outline of an overall agreement in line with the present resolution.
Adopted unanimously at the 2909th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 June 1990
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May 1990 (S/21340 and Add. 1).
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1990,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
I. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force established under resolution 186(1964) for a further period ending on 15 December 1990;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 30 November 1990;
3. Calls upon a11 the parties concerned to continue to cooperate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.
Adopted unanimously at the 2928th meeting.
"The members of the Council have considered the Secretary-General's report on his mission of good offices in Cyprus (St21393). They are unanimous in giving their full support to the Secretary-General's current effort to assist the two communities to reach a just and lasting solution. They agree with his assessment of recent developments, share his concern about the lack of progress. and endorse his plan of action.
"The members of the Security Council reaffirm their resolution 649 (1990) of 12 March 1990 which was accepted by both sides, and reiterate the importance they attach to an early negotiated settlement of the Cyprus problem.
"The members of the Council call on the leaders of the two communities to co-operate fully with the Secretary-General on the basis of his plan of action and to arrive, on an urgent basis, at an agreed outline of an overall agreement. In line with resolution 649 (1990), they request the Secretary-General to make suggestions, as necessary, to assist the two communities in arriving at an agreed outline.
"The members of the Council again call on the parties concerned to refrain, especially at this sensitive stage of the process, from any action or statement that could aggravate the situation. They express their concern over any action which contra venes paragraph 5 of resolution 550(1984) and paragraph 5 of resolution 649(1990). They call upon both communities to concentrate their efforts on promoting mutual confidence and reconciliation.
"The members of the Council request the Secretary-General to inform the Council by 31 October 1990 about the implementation of his plan of action."
2930th meeting 19 July 1990
"The members of the Council have considered the Secretary-General's report on his mission of good offices in Cyprus (S/21932). They reiterate their full support of the Secretary-General's current effort and reaffirm their endorsement of his plan o f action to complete an outline of an overall agreement, covering the critical substantive issues specified in the Secretary-General's 8 March 1990 report to the Council (S/21183, Paragraph 7).
"The members of the Security Council reaffirm their resolution 649 (1990) of 12 March 1990.
"The members of the Council stress the urgent need to arrive at a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus problem and express their regret that an outline of an overall agreement has not yet been completed. They call for renewed political will and com mitment by all parties to facilitate a process of negotiations.
"The members of the Council request the parties concerned to extend to the Secretary-General during the coming period their full co-operation and to refrain from taking any action or making any public statement that could further complicate his ef fort.
"The members of the Council request the Secretary-General to report to the Council by 15 February 1991 on the outcome of his effort to arrive at an agreed outline of an overall agreement and to provide the Council with his assessment o f the situation at that time. The members of the Council will examine closely the Secretary-General's report and assessment, particularly as they relate to the resolution of the substantive issues in the outline."
9 November 1990
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 December 1990
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 7 and 14 December l990(S/21' 31 and Add. 1),
Taking note also of the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1990,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) and other relevant resolutions,
Adopted unanimously at its 2969th meeting
Adopted by the Security Council on 21 December 1990
Recalling its resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 establishing the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for an initial period of three months,
Also recalling its subsequent resolutions extending the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus, most recently its resolution 680(1990) of 14 December 1990.
Reaffirming the statement of the President of the Security Council of 30 May 1990, (S/21323) in which the members emphasized the United Nations peace-keeping operations must be launched and maintained on a sound and secure financial basis,
Concerned about the chronic and ever-deepening financial crisis facing the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus, as described in the report of the Secretary-General (S/21981 and Add. I) and as expressed in the statement of the President of the Security Council of 15 June 1990 (S121361),
Adopted unanimously at its 2971st meeting
"The members of the Security Council have considered the Secretary-General's report on his mission of good offices in Cyprus. They are unanimous in expressing their full support of his current efforts.
"The members of the Council agree with the Secretary-General's assessment of the current situation, including the main issues that remain to be clarified before an outline can be completed, and encourage him to continue his efforts along the lines he has proposed by making suggestions to facilitate the discussions.
"The members of the Council reaffirm Security Council resolution 649 (1990) and the mandate for the Secretary-General's mission of good offices as set out in resolution 367(1975); and recall that resolution 649 (1990) reaffirmed in particular Secu rity Council resolution 367(1975) as well as the Council's support for the 1977 and 1979 high level agreements between the leaders of the two communities. This should continue to serve as the basis for the Secretary-General's effort to arrive at an agreed outline.
"The members of the Council urge all concerned to act in a manner consistent with resolution 649(1990) to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General and to continue the discussions that have taken place over the past few months in order to resolve without delay the outstanding issues,
"The members of the Council welcome the Secretary-General's intention to submit a further report by early July 1991 on his effort to arrive at an agreed outline of an overall settlement. The members of the Council will decide, in the light of the situation at that time, on any further measures for proceeding that may be necessary.,,
28 March 1991
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 June 1991
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May 1991 (S/22665 and Add. 1 and 2),
Taking note also of the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1991,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) and other relevant resolutions.
Adopted unanimously at its 2992nd meeting
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 June 1991
Recalling its resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 establishing the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for an initial period of three months,
Also recalling its subsequent resolutions extending the mandate of UNFICYP, most recently its resolution 697(1991) of 14 June 1991,
Also recalling the report of the United Nations Secretariat Review Team of 7 December 1990 and the recommendations contained therein (S/21982),
Further recalling its resolutions 682(1990) of 21 December 1990, by which it decided to examine the problem of the costs and financing of UNFICYP in all its aspects, with a view to putting into effect an alternative method of financing simultaneously w ith the renewal of the mandate on or before 15 June 1991,
Taking note with appreciation of the recent consultations among Council members on the problem of the costs and financing of UNFICYP in all its aspects resulting in the report of the Group of Friends of the President of the Security Council of 31 May 1 991,
Also taking note with concern of the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/22665 and Add. 1 and 2) which once again draws attention to the chronic financing problem of UNFICYP,
Reaffirming again the statement of the President of the Security Council of 30 May 1990, (S/21323) in which the members emphasized that United Nations peace-keeping operations must be launched and maintained on a sound and secure financial basis,
Stressing the importance of an early agreement on a resolution of the Cyprus problem,
Adopted unanimously at its 2993rd meeting
"The members of the Security Council have considered the Secretary-General's report on his mission of good offices in Cyprus. They are unanimous in expressing their full support of his current efforts.
'The members of the Council recall that they had urged all concerned to cooperate with the Secretary-General and to continue the discussions with a view to resolving without delay the outstanding issues. They regret that, despite the Secretary-General' s effort, the necessary progress has not yet been made on these outstanding issues.
"The members of the Council endorse the Secretary-General's view that a high-level international meeting, if properly prepared and of adequate duration, could give his effort the necessary impetus and achieve an agreed outline of an overall settle ment. They agree with the Secretary-General's judgment that before such a meeting could be held the two sides should be within agreement range on all the issues. They urgently appeal to all concerned to spare no efforts to achieve this goal.
"The members of the Council further endorse the Secretary-General's intention to have his aids meet with all concerned during the months of July and August to try to work out a set of ideas that would bring the two sides within agreement range on each of the eight headings of the outline. The members of the Council request the Secretary-General to pursue these consultations urgently and to assist this process by making suggestions.
"The members of the Council request the Secretary-General to provide a full report to the Council by the end of August on the substance of the ideas that were discussed and the responses of all concerned, and to provide his assessment of the situa tion, particularly with regard to whether the conditions are conducive to a successful outcome of a high-level international meeting.
28 June 1991
Adopted by the Security Council on l1 October 1991
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 8 October 1991 on his mission of good offices in Cyprus (S/23121),
Noting with satisfaction the progress made in preparing a set of ideas as the basis for arriving at an agreed overall framework agreement on Cyprus.Noting with concern the difficulties encountered in completing this works
Regretting that it was not possible to convene the high-level international meeting foreseen in the statement by the President of the Security Council of 28 June 1991 (S/22744),
I. Commend the Secretary-General for his efforts during the past few months and endorses his report and observations:
2. Reaffirms its previous resolutions on Cyprus;
3. Reaffirms its position on the Cyprus question, expressed most recently in resolution 649(1990) and in line with the 1977 and 1979 high-level agreements between the parties in Cyprus, that the fundamental principles of a Cyprus settlement are the sov ereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus, the exclusion of union in whole or in part with any other country and any form of partition or secession; and the establishment of a new constitutional arrangement for Cyprus that would ensure the well-being and security of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities in a bi-communal and bi-zonal federation:
4. Reaffirms that its position on the solution to the Cyprus problem is based on one State of Cyprus comprising two politically equal communities as defined by Secretary-General in the eleventh paragraph of annex I to his report dated 8 March 1990(S/21 183),
5. Calls upon the parties to adhere fully to these principles and to negotiate within the framework of them without introducing concepts that are at variance with them;
6. Reaffirms that the Secretary-General's mission of good offices is with the two communities whose participation in the process is on an equal footing;
7. Endorses the Secretary-General's intention to resume discussions in early November with the two parties in Cyprus and Greece and Turkey to complete the set of ideas on an overall framework agreement;
8. Considers that convening a high-level international meeting chaired by the Secretary-General in which the two communities and Greece and Turkey would participate represents an effective mechanism for concluding an overall framework agreement on Cypr us;
9. Requests the leaders of the two communities and Greece and Turkey to cooperate fully with the Secretary-General and his representatives so that the high-level international meeting can be connvened before the end of this year;
10. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council in November 1991 whether sufficient progress has been made to convene the high-level international meeting and, should conditions not be ripe, to convey to the Council the set of idea s as they will have evolved by that time with his assessment of the situation.
Adopted unanimously at its 3013th meeting
Adopted by the Security Council on 12 December 1991
Noting the report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 30 November 1991 (S/23263 and Add. I),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1991
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186(1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
I. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force established under resolution 186(1964) for a further period ending on 15 June 1992;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 31 May 1992;
3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to cooperate with the Force on the basis of the Present mandate.
Adopted unanimously at the 3022nd meeting
"In the light of the discussion at the informal consultations of members of The Security Council, it was concluded that the necessary agreement did not currently exist in the Council for a decision to be adopted on a change in the financing of UNFICYP. The members of the Security Council agreed to keep this issue under urgent review."
12 December 1991
"The members of the Security Council have considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 December 1991 on his mission of good offices in Cyprus (S/23300).
"The members of the Council expressed their deep gratitude to the Secretary-General for his long and tireless efforts, in seeking a just and lasting solution to the Cyprus question. They noted with appreciation that thanks to his efforts progress was made during this year towards achieving an overall framework agreement.
"The members of the Security Council reaffirm the Council's position as expressed in its previous resolutions, especially in resolutions 649 (1990) and 716(1991).
"The members of the Council were unanimous in endorsing the report and observations of the Secretary-General. They fully shared his view that a solution of the Cyprus problem is long overdue. The mere maintenance of the status quo does not constit ute a solution. They called on the leaders of the two communities and of Greece and Turkey to devote their energies to the early achievement of this objective.
"The members of the Council reiterated the Council's position that the convening of a high-level international meeting chaired by the Secretary-General in which the two communities and Greece and Turkey would participate represents an effective me chanism for concluding an overall framework agreement.
"The members of the Council requested the leaders of the two communities and of Greece and Turkey to cooperate with the Secretary-General in completing on an urgent basis the set of ideas on an overall framework agreement
"The members of the Council requested the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council by April 1992 whether sufficient progress has been made to convene the high-level international meeting and, should conditions not be ripe, t o convey to the Council the set of ideas as they will have evolved by that time with his assessment of the situation."
3024th meeting 23 December 1991
Adopted by the Security Council on 10 April 1992
The Security Council,
Having considered the report by the Secretary-General of 3 April 1992 on his mission of good offices in Cyprus (S/23780),
Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Cyprus,
Noting with concern that there has been no progress in completing the set of ideas for an overall framework agreement since the Secretary-General's report of 8 October 1991(s/23121) and that in some areas there has even been regression,
Welcoming the assurances given to the Secretary-General over the past two months by the leaders of the two communities and the Prime Ministers of Greece and Turkey of their desire to cooperate with him and his representatives,
upon by both communities;
5. Requests all concerned to cooperate fully with the Secretary General and his representatives in clarifying without delay these outstanding issues;
6. Reaffirms that the Secretary-General's mission of good offices is with the two communities whose participation in the process is on an equal footing to assure the well being and security of both communities:
7. Decides to remain seized of the Cyprus question on an on-going and direct basis in support of the effort to complete the set of ideas referred to in paragraph 4 above and conclude an overall framework agreement:
8. Requests the Secretary-General to pursue his intensive efforts to complete the set of ideas referred to in paragraph 4 above during May and June 1992, to keep the Council closely informed of his efforts and to seek the Council's direct support whene ver necessary:
9. Continues to believe that, following the satisfactory conclusion of the Secretary-General's intensive efforts to complete the set of ideas referred to in paragraph 4 above, the convening of a high-level international meeting chaired by the Secretary -General in which the two communities and Greece and Turkey would participate represents an effective mechanism for concluding an overall framework agreement
10. Further requests the Secretary-General to submit a full report to the Council on the outcome of his efforts by July 1992 at the latest and to make specific recommendations for overcoming any outstanding difficulty;
11. Reaffirms the important mandate entrusted to UNFICYP and looks forward to receiving the report on UNFICYP which the Secretary-General proposes to submit in May 1992.
Adopted at its 3067th meeting
Adopted by the Security Council on 12 June 1992
Noting the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May 1992 (S/24050 and Add.1),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island, it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1992,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions.
adopted at its 3084th meeting.
"The Security Council recalls the oral report presented on 24 June 1992 on the Secretary-General's mission of good offices in Cyprus. It welcomes the separate meetings which the Secretary-General had with the leaders of the two communities from 18 to 23 June. It notes with satisfaction that the discussions focused on the issues of territorial adjustments and displaced persons and that the other six issues that make up the Set of Ideas on an overall framework agreement were also reviewed. It is una nimous in expressing its full support of the procedure adopted by the Secretary-General for implementing resolution 750 (1992).
"The Council reaffirms its endorsement of the set of ideas as an appropriate basis for reaching an overall framework agreement as mentioned in paragraph 4 of resolution 750 (1992).
"The Council notes with satisfaction the acceptance by the leaders of the two communities to resume on 15 July their meetings with the Secretary-General and to remain for such reasonable duration as may be necessary to complete the work.
"The Council considers that the forthcoming meetings represent a determining phase in the Secretary-General's effort and calls on both leaders to be ready to take the necessary decisions to reach agreement on each of the issues as dealt with in th e set of ideas as an integrated whole on an overall framework agreement.
"The Council endorses the Secretary-General's intention to invite the two leaders to a joint meeting as soon as the proximity talks reveal that the two sides are within agreement range on the set of ideas; and, subject to the successful completion of the work at the joint meeting, to convene an international high-level meeting to conclude the Overall Framework Agreement.
"The Council calls upon all concerned to fulfill their responsibilities and cooperate fully with the Secretary-General to ensure the success of these meetings.
"The Council reaffirms its decision to remain seized of the Cyprus question on an on-going and direct basis in support of the effort to complete the set of ideas and to conclude an overall framework agreement.
"The Council requests that the Secretary-General provide it with an on-going assessment of the progress being made at the meetings beginning on 1S July so as to enable the Council to determine, as the talks unfold, how it might best lend its full and direct support.
,The Council looks forward to receiving at the conclusion of these meetings a full report from the Secretary-General as requested in operative paragraph 10 of resolution 750 (1992).
13 July 1992
Adopted by the Security Council on 26 August 1992
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 21 August 1 ()()7 an his mission of good offices in Cyprus (S/24472),
Reaffirming all its previous resolutions on Cyprus,
Noting that some progress has been achieved, in particular the acceptance by both sides of the right of return and the right to property, and in a narrowing of the gap by both sides on territorial adjustments,
Expressing concern nevertheless that it has not yet been possible, for reasons explained in the report, to achieve the goals set out in resolution 750 (1992),
Adopted at its 3109th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 25 November 1992
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 19 November 1992 on his mission of good offices in Cyprus (S/24830),
Noting with satisfaction that the two leaders discussed all the issues in the Set of Ideas with the result that there were areas of agreement as noted in the report,
Welcoming the agreement by the two sides to meet again with the Secretary-General in early March 1993 to complete the work on an agreed Set of Ideas,
S. Notes that the recent joint meetings did not achieve their intended goal, in particular because certain positions adopted by the Turkish Cypriot side were fundamentally at variance with the Set of Ideas,
6. Calls upon the Turkish Cypriot side to adopt positions that are consistent with the Set of Ideas on those issues identified by the Secretary-General in his report, and for all concerned to be prepared in the next round of talks to make decisions tha t will bring about a speedy agreement,
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7. Recognizes that the completion of this process in March 1993 would be greatly facilitated by the implementation by each side of measures designed to promote mutual confidence;
8. Urges all concerned to commit themselves to the confidence building measures set out below:
(a) That, as a first step towards the withdrawal of nor-Cypriot forces envisaged in the Set of Ideas, the number of foreign troops in the Republic of Cyprus undergo a significant reduction and that a reduction of defense spending be effected in the Rep ublic of Cyprus,
(b) That the military authorities on each side cooperate with the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus in order to extend the unmanning agreement of 1989 to all areas of the United Nations-controlled Buffer Zone where the two sides are in close proximity to each other;
(c) That, with a view to the implementation of resolution 550 (1984), the area at present under the control of the United Nations peacekeeping Force-in Cyprus be extended to include Varosha;
(d) That each side take active measures to promote people-to-people contact between the two communities by reducing restrictions to the movement of persons across the Buffer Zone;
(e) That restrictions imposed on foreign visitors crossing the Buffer Zone be reduced:
(f) That each side propose bi-communal projects, for possible financing by lending and donor Governments as well as international institutions;
(g) That both sides commit themselves to the holding of a Cyprus-wide census under the auspices of the United Nations;
(h) That both sides cooperate to enable the United Nations to undertake, in the relevant locations, feasibility studies (i) in connection with the resettlement and rehabilitation of persons who would be affected by the territorial adjustments as part o f the overall agreement, and (ii) in connection with the program of economic development that would, as part of the overall agreement, benefit those persons who would resettle in the area under Turkish Cypriot administration;
9. Requests the Secretary-General to follow up on the implementation of the above confidence-building measures and to keep the Security Council informed as appropriate;
10. Also requests the Secretary-General to maintain such preparatory contacts as he considers appropriate before the resumption of the joint meetings in March 1993, and to propose for The Security Council's consideration revisions in the negotiating format to make it more effective;
11. Further requests the Secretary-General, during the March 1993 joint meetings, to assess developments on a regular basis with the Council with a view to considering what further action may be needed by the (Council)
12. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a full report after the conclusion of the joint meetings that will resume in March 1993.
Adopted at its 3140th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 14 December 1992
Noting the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 December 1992 (S/24917 and Add. 1),
Noting also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island, it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1992,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
Adopted at its 3148th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 27 May 1993
Recalling its resolution 186 (1964) and subsequent relevant resolutions,
Reaffirming that the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) should be considered every six months,
Noting the recent communication from the Government of Cyprus to the Secretary-General (S/25647),
Noting that both voluntary and assessed methods of contribution are acceptable for United Nations peace-keeping operations and stressing the importance of maximizing voluntary contributions,
Stressing the importance it attaches to the achievements of early progress towards a political settlement in Cyprus, and also to the implementation of confidence-building measures,
Reiterating in particular its call to both sides to cooperate with UNFICYP in order to extend the unmanning agreement of 1989 to all areas of the United Nations-controlled Buffer Zone where the two sides are in close proximity to each other,
Reaffirming that the present status quo is not acceptable, and concerned that the United Nations should not be entering into open-ended peace-keeping commitments,
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4. Decides that, with effect from the next extension of UNFICYP,S mandate on or before 15 June 1993, those costs of the Force which are not covered by voluntary contributions should be treated as expenses of the Organization under Article 17 (2) of the Charter of the United Nations;
5. Decides also that UNFICYP should be restructured as a first step on the basis of the proposal in paragraphs 16-19 of the Secretary-General's report (S/25492), with the addition of a limited number of observers for reconnaissance and with a view to f urther restructuring in the light of the reassessment referred to in Paragraph 7 below:
6. Underlines the responsibility of the parties for minimizing tension and facilitating the operation of UNFICYP, including through the implementation of confidence-building measures, including that the number of foreign troops in the Republic of Cypru s undergo a significant reduction and that a reduction of defense spending be effected in the Republic of Cyprus, as envisaged in its earlier relevant resolutions.
7. Decides to conduct a comprehensive reassessment of UNFICYP at the time of the consideration of the Force's mandate in December 1993, including the implications of progress of confidence-building measures and towards a political settlement for the fu ture of the Force;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report one month before that reassessment, to cover all aspects of the situation, including confidence-building measures, progress in political negotiations and possible progressive steps towards an observe r force based on the proposal described in paragraph 12 of the Secretary-General's report (S/25492);
9. Invites the Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to implement this resolution
Adopted at its 3222ndmeeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 11 June 1993
Noting the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 9 June 1993 (S/25912 and Add. 1),
Noting Also the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting further that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island, it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1993,
Recalling its resolution 831 (1993) of 27 May 1993, and in particular its paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 on financing, as well as its paragraphs 5 and 7 on the restructuring of the Force and the comprehensive reassessment which is to be conducted in December 19 93,
Reiterating in particular its call to both sides to cooperate with UNFICYP in order to extend the unmanning agreement of 1989 to all areas of the United Nations-controlled buffer zone where the two sides are in close proximity to each other,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
sight or hearing of the buffer zone and requests the Secretary-General to negotiate the necessary agreements between the parties to implement these measures:
4. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to cooperate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.
5. Calls on both parties to carry forward expeditiously and in a constructive manner the intercommunal talks under the auspices of the Secretary-General, and requests the Secretary-General to report on progress in the current round
Adopted at its 3235th meeting,
"I have the honor to inform you that your report on your mission of good offices on Cyprus dated 1 July 1993 (S126026) has been considered by the members of the Security Council.
"The members of the Council have asked me to convey to you their full support for your current efforts. They have noted with appreciation the work undertaken during the extensive preparatory phase in Nicosia and the joint meetings in New York on t he package of confidence building measures related in particular to Varosha and Nicosia International Airport. The members of the Council agree with your assessment that the implementation of this package would not only significantly benefit both communit ies, but would also have a dramatic impact on overcoming the existing mistrust and in facilitating an overall settlement of the Cyprus problem. They share to the full your disappointment that Mr. Denktash has not yet adhered to the agreement of 1 June in which he undertook to promote the acceptance of the package on Varosha and Nicosia International Airport and that he failed to return to New York which prevented the resumption of the joint meetings on 14 June. The members of the Council are convinced tha t, once this package is fully presented, its significant benefits will be recognized.
"The members of the Council wish to underline the obligation of both parties to cooperate fully and without further delay with you in reaching promptly an overall framework agreement on the Cyprus problem and, in the first instance, to arrive at a n agreement on the proposals related to Varosha and Nicosia International Airport which will create a climate more conducive to engaging in negotiations on the basis of the Set of Ideas.
"The members of the Council welcome your decision to send your Special Representative to Cyprus, Greece and Turkey in the next few weeks. The members of the Council would like you to submit a full report to the Council in September 199 3 on the outcome of your efforts to make progress in your mission of good offices, in particular in achieving an agreement on the proposals related to Varosha and Nicosia International Airport and, if necessary, your recommendations for action by the Secu rity Council."
(Signed) Sir David HANNAY
President of the Security Council
"I have the honour to inform you that your report on your mission of good offices in Cyprus dated 14 September 1993 (S/26 38) has been considered by the members of the Security Council.
"The members of the Council have asked me to convey to you their continuing support for your efforts, and those of your Special Representative and Deputy Special Representative. They fully endorse your report and your observations on the current s ituation.
"The members of the Council reiterate the obligation of both parties to cooperate with you fully and without further delay in reaching promptly an overall framework agreement on the package of proposals and, in the first instance to arrive at an a greement on the package of proposals related to Varosha and Nicosia International Airport which will create a climate more conducive to engaging in negotiations on the basis of the Set of Ideas. The members of the Council note with concern that the Turkis h Cypriot side has not yet shown the necessary goodwill and cooperation required to achieve an agreement.
"The members of the Council express their deep disappointment that an agreement on the package has not yet been reached and agree that you cannot continue your current effort indefinitely. They call on the Turkish Cypriot side to give its active s upport to the effort. They also recognize the important role that Turkey could play in this effort.
"The members of the Council agree that it is encouraging that there is widespread interest in the package among the Turkish Cypriot community. In this context, they support your proposals to send two technical teams to Cyprus to analyse the implic ations of the package, in the terms suggested in paragraph 20 of your report, and to identify the requirements for making Nicosia International Airport operational.
"The members of the Council look forward to receiving the report requested in resolution 831(1993), which will cover the outcome of your further efforts to achieve an agreement on the Varosha and Nicosia International Airport package, including th e results of the two technical missions. On the basis of this report the members of the Council will undertake a thorough review of the situation and, if necessary, consider alternative ways to promote the implementation of the resolutions on
Cyprus,,.
(Signed) Adolfo Raul TAYLHARDAT President of the Security Council
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 December 1993
Recalling its resolution 186 (1964) and other relevant resolutions,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General of 22 November 1993 (S/26 '77 and Add. 1) submitted pursuant to resolutions 831 (1993) of 27 May 1993 and 839 (1993) of 11 June 1993 in connection with The Security Council's comprehensive reassessment of the United Nations operation in Cyprus,
Noting the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus in its present strength and structure for a further period of six months,
Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that, in view of the prevailing conditions in the island, it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1993,
Adopted at its 3322nd meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 11 March 1994
Recalling its relevant resolutions on Cyprus,
Welcoming the report of the Secretary - General of 4 March 1994 (S/1994/262) on his mission of good offices in Cyprus submitted pursuant to resolution 889 (1993) of 15 December 1993,
Recalling its support for the Secretary-General's decision to concentrate at this stage on achieving an agreement on the confidence building measures relating to Varosha and Nicosia International Airport, as well as the other measures outlined in annex I to his report of 1 July 1993, (Sn6026),
Reaffirming that the confidence-building measures, while not an end in themselves, nor a substitute for the wider political process, would offer significant benefits to both communities and would facilitate the political process towards an overall sett lement,
Adopted at its 334 7th meeting.
"The members of the Security Council have considered your interim report of 4 April (S/1994/380) on your efforts to finalize an agreement on the modalities for implementing the package of confidence building measures outlined in your report of 1 J uly 1993 (S/26026). They also had the benefit of a useful and informative briefing from your Special Representative, Mr. Joe Clark, on 8 April.
"The members of the Council have asked me to convey to you their full support for the intensive efforts which you, your Special Representative and his Deputy have made to facilitate agreement on the key issues for implementing the confidence-build ing measures without delay. They regret that insufficient progress has been made to enable agreement to be reached in the time-scale envisaged in your report of 4 March 1994 (S/ 1994/262). This is a matter of concern. They note that the leader of the Gree k Cypriot community is ready to accept the 21 March text of ideas on implementation, provided that the Turkish Cypriot leader, who has voiced numerous objections, does likewise. They believe that the next few weeks will provide an important test of the pa rties' commitment to making progress towards an overall settlement.
"The members of the Council take this opportunity to reiterate the terms of Security Council resolutions 889 (1993) and 902 (1994). They endorse your approach and underline the need to conclude an agreement on the implementation of the confidence- building measures on the basis suggested by you before the end of April. They look forward to receiving your full report at that time".
(Signed) Colin KEATING
President of the Security Council
Adopted by the Security Council on 15 June 1994
The Security Council
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 7 June 1994 (S/1994/68Q and Add. 1),
Taking note also of the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for a further period of six and one half months.
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1994,
Expressing concern that during the period reviewed in the Secretary-General's report, UNFICYP patrols continued to encounter interference in or around the buffer zone, that cease-fire violations continued and that no progress was made on an unmanning a greement,
Concerned Also that there has been no progress towards a final political solution, no significant reduction in the number of foreign troops in the Republic of Cyprus and no reduction of defence spending in the Republic of Cyprus,
Recalling its resolution 831 (1993) of 27 May 1993, and in particular its provisions on the financing of UNFICYP,
Recalling also its resolution 889 (1993) of 15 December 1993,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions.
Noting that it is continuing its consideration of the Secretary-General's report on his mission of good offices in Cyprus of 30 May 1994 (S/1994/629) and that a further communication is awaited on the subject.
Adopted at its 3390th meeting.
Adopted by the Security Council on 29 July 1994
Recalling its relevant resolutions on Cyprus,
Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General of 30 May 1994 (S/ 1994/629) and his letter of 28 June 1994 (S/1994/785) concerning his mission of good offices,
Reaffirming, in this context, that the confidence-building measures while not an end in themselves, nor a substitute for the wider political process, would offer significant benefits to both communities and would facilitate the political process toward s an overall settlement,
Recalling the acceptance in principle by both parties of the confidence building measures, and welcoming the acceptance by the leader of the Greek Cypriot Community of the 21 March 1994 "Draft ideas for implementing the package of confidence-build ing measures" (S/1994/785, annex), and welcoming also the considerable progress towards agreement made by the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, as described in the Secretary-General's letter of 28 June 1994,
Noting that there is now a substantial measure of agreement on the substance of the confidence-building measures and the modalities for their implementation, but also noting with concern that neither leader is yet prepared to proceed to their implement ation on the basis outlined in the Secretary-General's letter of 28 June 1994.
Having studied the options and ideas for future action set out in paragraphs 57 to 62 of the Secretary-General's report of 30 March 1994.
Adopted at its 3412th meeting
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