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UN Secretariat Item Scan - Barcode - Record Title Page 119 Date 15/06/2006 Time 9:27:40 AM S-0903-0007-01-00001 Expanded Number S-0903-0007-01 -00001 Title items-in-Cyprus - chronological files Date Created 26/01/1978 Record Type Archival Item Container S-0903-0007: Peackeeping - Cyprus 1971-1981 Print Name of Person Submit Image Signature of Person Submit AREA CODE 2,5,1986-3361986.33610 ^ /../ . PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS TO THE UNITED NATIONS BZO SECOND AVENUE NEW YORK, N. Y. IOOI7 Ref: 2002/77/2 Excellency, I have the honour to refer to the decision of the President of Cyprus, Mr. Kyprianou, to visit during this month the Greek Cypriot citizens of the Republic in the occupied area of Karpass. This decision, together with a request that the necessary facilities might be provided by the United Nations, was communicated yesterday to your Special Representative, Ambassador Galindo Pohl, who undertook to communicate with the Secretary-General on the subject. Sub- sequently, Ambassador Pohl informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Mr. Denktash places conditions for such visit, to the effect that a letter by the President of the Republic should be addressed to him as President of the so-called "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus", or that a meeting between them be arranged to discuss the matter. The President has the legitimate and fundamental right to visit citizens of the Republic in any part of the territory, particularly when, as in this case, the visit is motivated purely by humanitarian reasons, having regard to the situation of the Greek Cypriot citizens in the Karpass. The arbitrariness of Mr. Denktash in arrogating upon himself the right to impose unacceptable conditions, is obviously calculated to obtain by methods of blackmail recognition of the so-called "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus". It also denotes that he purports to act as the instrument of Turkey, namely the power whose military forces are in control of the invaded area. By so acting Mr. Denktash impairs his claim to the leadership of the Turkish Cypriot people. Their true interests could hardly coincide with the policy of the Ankara regime in massively transporting to the occupied areas alien population from the interior of Turkey. By their presence — as graphically des- cribed by a prominent Turkish Cypriot leader — "this paradise island has been turned into hell". Indeed, even beyond questions 2/ His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General United Nations New York, N.Y. 10017 - 2 - of the security of the Turkish Cypriot people, their distinct civilization and their very identity as a people is being indifferently submerged and alienated under the ominous influx of population from Turkey. On behalf of my Government, I strongly protest the arbitrary action of Mr. Denktash, and the overall oppressive- ness exercised on the people of Cyprus,as a whole, by the Ankara regime still continuing its aggressive occupation of the terri- tory of the Republic in violation of international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions. The recent moves by the President of Cyprus, Mr. Kyprianou, for the total demilitarization and disarmament of the Republic and his proposed visit to the north, are genuinely intended towards promoting peaceful solution through understanding, con- ciliation and cooperation. The "eagerness for conciliation" among the rank and file of the Cypriot people, Greek and Turkish alike, has been authoritatively noted on several occasions. It will positively emerge when'it is no longer suppressed by out- side partitionist interference,and is relieved from the presence of a foreign army of occupation in the island. This should be the aim of all who wish to see a just and lasting solution of the problem of Cyprus within the frame- work of the unanimous United Nations resolutions. I should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under item 28 of the preliminary list, and of the Security Council. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration. ZenonV Rossides Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations Interim Administration of Varfflsha In his May 31, 1978 report on the United Nations operation in Cyprus, Secretary-General Waldheim observed that "The time may be ripe for a concrete attempt to deal with some important aspects of the existing stalemate on the ground, thus creating an opening for further significant steps. The status of Varosha, which obviously should not be kept in its present empty and decaying condition, may provide an opportunity for this kind. Since Varosha is situated in the immediate vicinity of the buffer zone, it would seem natural to envisage United Nations assistance in this connection." The Turkish Cypriots had already indicated that the Greek Cypriot inhabitants of Varosha would be able to begin returning to their homes and properties in the city as soon as the intercommunal talks are reconvened. They have specified that as many as 35,000 Greek Cypriots can thus be resettled commencing shortly after the resumption of negotiations. The legitimate security concerns of the Turkish Cypriot community should not be ignored in defining the area of re- settlement and establishing the practical arrangements therein-. The Turkish side has made it clear, moreover, that the future political status of Varosha is fully open to negotiation. In conjunction these elements represent a constructive opening^ position, expressive of Turkish Cypriot good wiTt and sincerity. With the above in mind, the following proposals are hereby made: — Pending a final settlement and upon the re- sumption of intercommunal talks on the basis of the Denktas-Makarios agreement of 12 February 1977, an interim administration shall be set up in Varosha without any prejudice either to the existing Turkish Cypriot jurisdiction over the area or to the final political status thereof. The interim administration which will function under the supervision of the UNFICYP shall be composed of the representatives of the Greek Cypriots who will settle in the area, r_esentatives_of_^the Turkish__Cyg£iot_admijaistration and the UNFICYP. "^ ^ - 2 - — The interim administration's organs and functions which shall include the supervision of essential municipal services and the exercise of normal police functions shall be determined through negotiations between the Turkish Cypriot administra- tion and the UN Secretary-General or his representa- tive. The resettlement of Varosha shall proceed by stages, with the expectation that up to 15,000 persons will be able to return within six months after the resumption of meaningful and result- oriented negotiations. The United Nations shall provide such technical assistance as may be necessary to survey and rehabilitate the city's infrastructure and buildings and to facilitate the process of re- settlement. i .i In his May 31, 1978 report on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus, Secretary-General Waldheim observed that "the time may be ripe for a concrete attempt to deal with some important aspects of the existing stalemate on the ground, thus creating an opening for further signi- ficant steps. The status of Varosha, which obviously should not be kept in its present empty and decaying condi- tion, may provide an opportunity for this kind. Since Varosha is situated in the immediate vicinity of the buffer zone, it would seem natural to envisage United Nations assistance in this connection." The Turkish Cypriots had already indicated that the Greek Cypriot inhabitants of Varosha would be able to begin returning to their homes and properties in the city as soon as the intercommunal talks are reconvened. They have spec- ified that as many as 35,000 Greek Cypriots can thus be resettled commencing shortly after the resumption of nego- tiations. The legitimate security concerns of the Turkish Cypriot community should not be ignored in defining the area of resettlement and establishing the practical arrange- ments therein. The Turkish side has made it clear, moreover, that the future political status of Varosha is fully open to negotiation. In conjunction these elements represent a con- structive opening position, expressive of Turkish Cypriot good will and sincerity. 2/ With the above in mind, the following proposals are hereby made: — Pending a final settlment and upon the resumption of intercommunal talks on the basis of Denktash-Makarios agreement of 12 February 1977, an interim administration shall be set up in Varosha without any prejudice either to the existing Turkish Cypriot jurisdiction over the area or to the final political status thereof. The interim admin- r ~T~ ""'-"• """ ~"~~ istration which will function under the supervision of the UNFICYP shall be composed of the representatives of the Greek Cypriots who will settle in the area, representatives of the Turkish Cypriot administration and the UNFICYP. — The interim administration's organs and functions which shall include the supervision of essential municipal services and the exercise of normal police functions shall be determined through negotiations between the Turkish Cypriot administration and the UN Secretary-General or his representative. The resettlement of Varosha shall proceed by stages, with the expectation that up to 15,000 persons will be able to return within six months after the resumption_gj[_meaning- ful and result-oriented negotiations. The United Nations shall provide such technical assistance as may be necessary to survey and rehabilitate the city's infrastructure and buildings and to facilitate the process of resettlement. -Tr lrti / * INTERIM UN ADMINISTRATION OF VAROSHA A PROPOSAL The Turkish side has recently signalled a greater flexibility concerning Varosha than had been apparent in extracts of the proposals presented to the Secretary General on April 13. They now indicate that up to 35,000 Greek Cypriots could at an early date return to Varosha (or at least the greater part of the city) and that the ultimate political status of Varosha is negotiable.