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Print Name of Person Submit Image Signature of Person Submit Secretary-General's meeting with countries contributing contingents to UNFICYP - Wednesday, 11 December 1974 at 9.30 a.m.

Missions

Australia Sir Laurence and Mr. Campbell Austria Airib. Jankowitsch and Mr. Christian!

Canada Arab. Rae, Mr. Wang and Col. Harrison Mr. Eliasen (Amb. Tabor ill) Finland Amb. Karhilo Ireland Amb. Kennedy and Mr. Nason Amb. Rydbeck and-Col. WaldenstrSm Mr. Moreton (Amb. Richard returning to NY on evening of loth)

Secretariat Mr. Guyer Mr. Urquhart

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LETTER DATED 20 SEPTEMBER 1971* FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL TO GOVERNMENTS' CONTAINING A FURTHER APPEAL FOR VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE FINANCING OF THE UNITED NATIONS PEACE-KEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS I/

I have the honour to refer to my letter of 12 July 197^ in which I addressed an appeal to your Government for a voluntary contribution to meet the cost of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Costs at that time were estimated at not less than $6.6 million for the maintenance of the Force throughout the six-month period 16 June 197^-15 December 197^, authorized by the Security Council in its resolution 3^9 (197^) of 29 May 197^. My letter also referred to the accumulated deficit of $19.9 million from earlier years of the Cyprus operation which the Organization has hot to date been able to meet because of lack of funds.

As Your Excellency knows, recent events in Cyprus have necessitated the substantial reinforcement of UHFICYP. From 2,363 all ranks on 15 July the strength of the Force has had to be increased to a total of h,k02 all ranks as of 12 September, and I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the troop contributing countries for their prompt response to my request for reinforcements. In the extremely difficult situation that has prevailed in the island, the increased strength has been fully utilized by UNFICYP in its efforts to maintain the cease-fire, to prevent a recurrence of intercommunal strife and to protect and bring relief to the civilian population in danger of such strife. UNFICYP facilities and resources are being used on a large scale in connexion with the programme of United Nations humanitarian assistance that is being co-ordinated by the High Commissioner for Refugees.

A consequence of the strengthening of UNFICYP will be a substantial increase in costs to the United Nations, over and above previously reported estimates of $6.6 million for the period to 15 December 197^« The size of the Force has been almost doubled and it has been necessary also to incur additional expenses for vehicles and equipment required by the augmented Force due to the greatly stepped-up tempo of its activity during the recent critical weeks. The rate of utilization of its consumable stores and supplies has also increased greatly due .

17 Addressed to all States Members of the United Nations and members of the specialized agencies.

7^-26610 S/11528 English Page 2 not only to its greater activity but also to relief and humanitarian aid which it has been called upon to provide in the performance of its duties .

The need for additional funds to maintain UNFICYP is urgent. My tentative estimate is that the costs of maintaining this larger Force in Cyprus will be not less than double the previous cost, which means that the Organization will require contributions in the amount of $13-1^- million for every six-month period during which the Force remains at its present level. It is my earnest hope that your Government will take into special consideration this greatly increased need in determining its response to my appeal for voluntary contributions to liquidate the accumulated deficit and to maintain the Force through 15 December

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C TOI> C c c c i P V Secretary-General's meeting with countries contributing contingents to UEFICYP - Thursday, 5 September 1971* at 11:00 a.m.

Missions;

Australia Mr. Duncan Campbell and Mr. John Campbell Austria Ambassador Jankowitsch and Mr. Christiani Ambassador Rae and Mr. Eric Wang Denmark Ambassador Tabor and Mrs. Marcus Finland Mr. Wilhelm Breitenstein and Mr. Heikki Talvitie Ireland Ambassador Kennedy and Mr. J.F. Cogan Sweden Ambassador Rydbeck and Colonel ¥aldenstrom United Kingdom Ambassador Richard, Ambassador Moreton and Mr. Thomas

Secretariat: Mr. Hennig Mr. Guyer Dr. Banerjee Mr. Davidson Mr. Ziehl Mr. Issaevitch Mr. Ryan Mr. de Lauro Mr. Liu Mr. Sherry Major-General Koho Mr. Dayal Notes for the Secretary-General's meeting with representatives of countries contributing contingents to UNFICYP. 5 September 1974.

1. Purpose of this meeting; To discuss recent developments in the Island, situation concerning UNFICYP and prospects forv -.^..v.-.^.i-^a^^aCTinM'*''^"'^'^^ the future.

2. Mi 1 i tary . . sjL tuafcioft ,; Since the entry into force of the current cease-fire on 16 August 1974, the situation has improved and the cease-fire has generally been holding. But persistent problems and incidents in certain areas: ~"~"

(a) Forward movement of Turkish forces into areas which they had not previously occupied, but which the Turkish authorities have considered to be within the lines determined by them as the limits of their advance. (Chiefly in Famagusta district. ) (b) In Nicosia, there have been minor encroachments along the Green Line, looting, setting of fires in houses on Greek side of the line.

3. In all the areas of confrontation, UNFICYP has made _ strenuous efforts to assist as far as possible in maintaining the cease-fire and has protested violations by either side.

4. Atrocitier s and mass murders; This is a tragic problem. *SEaJ.5.«fssaftsi>- !saffl5! Complaints have been made by both sides. A few days ago in the village of Maratha, a large number of bodies, apparently J Sis^..ai^Kl>tK^'^l^ff^n^i^ifife -l^ advanced one and a halflciXometres westward in the direction of the Limnitis enclave. UNFICYP has strongly protested this violation of the cease-fire. -— """-"•°* - 2 -

5. UNFICYP has faced difficulties in investigating allega- tions of atrocitie^s particularly in the area under Turkish control. Tne^SGovemment now takes the position that UNFICYP may investigate atrocities in Greek controlled areas provided it can do the same in areas occupied by Turkish troops. The Government has also announced that it is ready to agree to independent investigations on both sides by UNFICYP and the ICRC in the presence of representatives of the Government and of the Turkish side. 6. Another problem faced by UNFICYP is the restriction of freedom^of movement in the Turkish area of control. The Force 1 Lrt !*rarv1«L'-^-v-'' ''* '"*'^" •'"'•*''"-"""•-1' - _ . -.. -'•',,. ^ , -T. . . •• .-.--•-• . . •• - •- ,• Commander is negotiating on this matter and some progress has been made. 7. Political situation. In my report to the Security Council of 27 August 1974 (S/11473), I gave a brief account of my visits to Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. Both sides are keenly aware of the importance of entering into negotiations for a peaceful solution of the problems which led to the tragic events of the past two months. However, the positions of Greece and Turkey as to the circumstances in which such negotiations could be undertaken are still very far apart. In view of the difficulties involved in bringing about a resumption of the Geneva Conference referred to in Security Council resolution 353, I have felt it desirable to try to bridge the gap by initiating •.'.-----'-•«•••-•" •--' ' • • •• *aw*«»aa'l»<«-ja--,-!,.fli««&^fMj,toiJai, talks between the leaders of the two communities. I have in- formed the parties concerned that I should be glad to be of assistance in such talks if they so desire, especially in making available the good offices of my Special Representative in Cyprus, Mr. Luis We£kmann-Munoz. All parties concerned have indicated to me that they will support such talks - 3 -

8. As you know, during my recent visit to Cyprus, I was able to bring Acting President Clerides and Vice-President Denktash to agree to meet on humani.tarian^problems. It is my hope that these meetings on humanitarian matters CjOuld well f serve as a stepping stone towards talks on the wider?problemf'*£ $*ti\.£ s of the Island. 9. Humanitarian questions. Since the outbreak of hostilities, UNFICYP has done much to provide humanitarian assistance and to protect the population afflicted by the hostilities. In view of the importance of the humanitarian problems, I have appointed the High Commissioner for Refugees, Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, as Co-ordinator of United Nations Humanitarian Assistance for Cyprus. A report on humanitarian assistance was circulated this morning as document S/11489. 10. Role of UNFICYP. As a result of the resumption of fighting in Cyprus after the collapse of the Geneva Conference, UNFICYP found itself in an extremely difficult situation. For obvious reasons, it has been unable to continue the tasks entrusted to it under Security Council resolution 355; no^ has it been in a position, under its present mandate and at its present strength, to interpose between two armies engaged in full-scale hostilities. However, UNFICYP continued to make the maximum effort to limit the consequences of the hostilities, to arrange local cease- fires, to deescalate the fighting, to prevent the recurrence of intercommunal strife, and to protect and bring relief to the civilian population in danger from such strife. Since the entry into force of the cease-fire, UNFICYP has redoubled its efforts to assist in maintaining that cease-fire. Its achievements under extremely difficult circumstances have been substantial and con- stitute an important, if unsung, chapter in the story of United - 4 -

Nations peace-keeping operations. 11. Obviously, tiieproblemjof the future role of UNFICYP wi.ll depend to a large extent on developments in the Island and particularly on the political efforts now underway to move the parties toward a resumption of negotiations. It seems clear in J- * •* aaflsjrfaKSBse^?*--••-=•-•,, this connexion that the mandate of UNFICYP will have to be care- W. ... - ...,- . .. • ...-. .: - " '.*• -: -•' .'~ • • - se''"»:-^.-sc..«ifiiriu.JviVf-^-. '::••• ••;?£&?.—>:-;'*">""•'" '--•>-* ~ •-" --—•••^ •-'"-'-'- • ••••-- " w fully reviewedf in order to enable the Force to continue effective- ly its peace-keeping and humanitarian tasks in Cyprus. The nature of this role will be for the Security Council and the parties to determine, and the troop contributing countries will of course be fully consulted. W-Af

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S UNITED NATIONS Distr. .^fx^^>J6j>k GENERAL OSECURIT C V- U * S I YI «^MISS&OTl S/11U88 O II M (T H W§5Mf U September 197U C \J U IN ^ I L ^^^.^' ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL PURSUANT TO SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 36l

1. This report is submitted in pursuance of paragraph 5 of resolution 361. (197^), which the Security Council adopted on 30 August 197^- In that resolution, the Council expressed its grave concern at the plight of the refugees and other persons displaced as a result of the situation in Cyprus , requested the Secretary-General to continue to provide emergency United Nations humanitarian assistance to all parts of the population in need of such assistance and to report to the Council at the earliest possible opportunity.

2. On 20 August 197^, I announced the appointment of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as co-ordinator of United Nations humanitarian assistance for Cyprus . The High Commissioner visited the island from 22 to 27 August 197^ to study the problem at first hand.

3. In the light of the Security Council resolution, I requested the High Commissioner to submit to me a report on humanitarian problems in Cyprus with special reference to the plight of the refugees. The High Commissioner prepared his report in close co-operation with the Special Representative of the Secretary- General in Cyprus and the Commander of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force. The text of that report is attached.

U. The High Commissioner has informed me that, in order to meet the- immediate needs , he has been in touch with the representatives of potential donor Governments . However, the problems left in the wake of the recent hostilities in Cyprus are of such magnitude that substantial resources will be required if the Secretary-General, and the High Commissioner in his capacity as co-ordinator for humanitarian assistance, are to be in a position to continue to provide emergency assistance as requested by the Security Council in paragraph. 6 of its resolution 36l (197*0. I therefore intend to make, before the end of this week, an appeal to Governments, non- governmental organizations and individuals to support the -United Nations effort to assist the afflicted population of Cyprus, to provide relief and to endeavour to find a peaceful solution to the problem of refugees.

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Annex

REPORT OP THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN CYPRUS

Introduction

1. On 20 August 197^ the Secretary-General appointed me co-ordinator of United Nations humanitarian assistance in Cyprus. Preceded by two UNHCR officials, I arrived in the island on 22 August 197^ and remained there until 27 August.

2. During my stay in the island I had several occasions to meet with Acting President Clerides and with Vice-President Denktash. I also attended on 26 August the joint meeting on humanitarian questions presided over by the Secretary-General with the Acting President and the Vice-President. In addition, I had consultations with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus and the Commander of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus and met with senior members of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent, the chief delegate of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as well as with representatives of potential donor Governments.

3. Thanks to the co-operation received from the authorities and the logistic support provided by UNFICYP, I visited by car and helicopter the British Sovereign Base Areas of Dhekelia and Episkopi where there are considerable numbers of displaced persons. I also toured the areas of Kyrenia, Kythrea, Larnaca, Limassol,, the Troodos Mountains and Paphos and stopped to see some villages on the way. In the course of these visits, I had occasion to gather first-hand impressions of human sufferings and the extent of disruption.

The problem

U. A large number of Greek Cypriot displaced persons, estimated to be 163,800, have fled their homes in the northern part of the island and are now in the south. There are also an estimated 3^,000 Turkish.-Cypriots in the south. Of these numbers, some 50,000 Greek Cypriots and some 7,800 Turkish Cypriots. are in the British Sovereign Base Areas. In the south there is, therefore, a total of some 197,800 persons in need. In the north there are an estimated 20,000 Greek Cypriots who did not or could not leave and a further 7,800 Turkish Cypriots who are homeless, making a total of 27,800 persons in need in the north and a total of 225,600 in the whole island. These figures were given locally to UWHCR by the Red Cross and the Red Crescent. It should be noted that not all 225,600 are displaced, as most of the Greek Cypriots in the north are still in their own homes , but deprived of their livelihood. The great majority of these are or shortly will be in need of assistance.

5. Related to the present situation are also other problems such as the care of large numbers of livestock left behind on.Greek Cypriot farms in the north and the maintenance of the irrigation of the citrus plantations. S/11U88 . . ' • English Annex Page 2

Assistance already provided

6. The immediate assistance is already being provided from several sources, both bilateral and multilateral. Since the second half of July, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has played a vital role not only in its traditional context of the Geneva Red Cross conventions but also in the provision of relief. Indeed, the ICRC has some kO delegates on the island distributing relief assistance in close co-operation and in many instances with the logistical support of UNFICYP.

I, Since the beginning of the hostilities in Cyprus in July 197**, UNFICYP has made all possible efforts to assist the afflicted population. UNFICYP activities in support of the humanitarian relief programme have included information gathering on conditions in towns and villages, providing supply convoys , giving medical assistance and escorts for medical and casualty evacuations, escorting work parties to repair power lines, transformers, generators and other essential services, assisting in tracing missing persons and protection, where necessary, of Turkish Cypriot villages.

8. Supplies for Turkish Cypriots come through the Red Crescent and for Greek Cypriots either through the Cyprus Government Welfare Department or the Red Cross . Four UNFICYP trucks are allocated permanently to move food and supplies to areas in need. Vehicles are allotted on a daily basis in response to requests from the agencies involved, and the supplies are delivered to their destination under UNFICYP escort. To date, 121 loads have been delivered, 92 to Turkish Cypriots and 29 to Greek Cypriots.

9. UNFICYP provides medical assistance to the sick and infirm in isolated villages and co-operates in the evacuation of seriously ill patients by providing escorts by road, and if required, by helicopter.

10. Specific instances of successful UNFICYP intervention as regards public facilities include Pyroi, where the badly damaged transformer has now been repaired, and the power line from Nicosia to Kyrenia, which was broken at Kaimakli, and where work is proceeding under UNFICYP protection. A joint meeting of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot technicians is being arranged under UNFICYP auspices to consider the repair of the electricity supply to Lefkoniko.

II. The UNFICYP Civilian Police (UNCIVPOL) too is actively engaged in the humanitarian relief efforts. In addition to the tracing service established by the ICRC in line with its traditional work, a special UNFICYP missing persons bureau has been set up since 15 July 197^- About 2,180 persons have been reported missing, of whom 580 were located. It must be mentioned, however, that UNCIVPOL investigations in this regard and other related matters are hampered in -che north owing to restrictions of movement. UNCIVPOL co-operation with the ICRC is excellent and it is supporting the Red Cross efforts by visiting prisons and refugee camps. S/LU88 English Annex Page 3

Conclusions and future action

12. The economic and social disruption caused "by the recent upheavals in Cyprus constitutes a serious obstacle to the efforts of local authorities to bring life back to normal. More than one third of the total population has been affected by the events. The condition of nearly a quarter of a million persons requiring humanitarian assistance has been mentioned in the above paragraphs. These groups include not only those homeless and uprooted who have had to leave one zone of control for another,, but also sizable groups of Greek Cypriots in the Turkish zone and Turkish Cypriots in the Greek zone. They are mostly concentrated in identified areas where all protective measures possible under the circumstances are being taken. However, they are deprived of their livelihood and, in terms of assistance required,, their situation is comparable to that of displaced persons.

13. Pending an amelioration of the over-all situation leading to some measure of socio-economic stability and enabling populations in rural and urban areas to pursue their normal means of livelihood, considerable efforts would be required of the international community to provide adequate humanitarian assistance in Cyprus. The assessment of requirements made on the spot calls for (i) immediate assistance required in coming days and weeks to save human lives and alleviate hardship; (ii) short-term assistance required over a period of several months, depending on the evolution of the over-all situation. lU. During the first phase,, the United Nations efforts are to be concentrated on supplementing the humanitarian, work already being carried out, on providing such basic assistance as medicaments, food, blankets., shelter etc., and on preventing duplication of relief to the extent possible, both1 through bilateral and multilateral channels. The need for such assistance is immediate and, given adequate means, may "be completed in the next few weeks.

15. Concurrently, efforts have to be made to provide assistance required over a longer period. The necessary planning for timely provision of required material assistance is being carried out. It is felt, in this respect, that the full extent of disruption will be more acutely felt by the population of Cyprus in general as the existing meagre stocks run out.

16. The co-ordinator is represented in both zones. A satisfactory mechanism of consultation and co-ordination has been established both at UNHCR headquarters level in Geneva and at the local level in Nicosia. In my capacity as United Nations co-ordinator of humanitarian assistance to Cyprus I hare already approached Governments for contributions in cash and kind amounting to $US 9 million, in order to meet the immediate requirements. At the same time, needs for the short-term phase are being identified and costed and it is expected that the United Nations Secretary-General will be in a position during this week to appeal to Governments for their support.

17. It is clear that the situation of displaced persons 'and other 'elements of the Cypriot population should not be allowed to deteriorate into a more or less permanent burden. The support of the international community over the coming months would be critical in determining the future of these people. It is hoped that, as in the case of similar situations in the past, the international community will rise to this humanitarian challenge and respond generously to the Secretary- General's appeal. •I

United Nations Headquarters 5 September 1974 tn IWcmonum

Members of the United Nations Peace-keeping Forces who died while serving the cause of Peace in Cyprus and the (November 1973-August 1974)

United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus

Second Lieutenant KAI B0GELUND PETERSEN Denmark 9 December 1973 Inspector WINFRIED PAYER Austria 10 January 1974 Lance-Corporal JAMES EDWARD LAIRD Canada 2 February 1974 Corporal ALOYSIUS ROACH Canada 17 February 1974 Superintendent VIGGO JOHANNES GRONEMANN FOGT Denmark 15 March 1974 Private NIELS OVE PEDERSEN Denmark 1 June 1974 Guardsman G. LAWSON United Kingdom 21 July 1974 Private JOSEPH PERRON Canada 7 August 1974 First Lieutenant JOHANN IZAY Austria 14 August 1974 Sergeant PAUL DECOMBE Austria 14 August 1974 Lance-Corporal AUGUST ISAK Austria 14 August 1974 Sergeant BENTH SCHULTZ CHRISTENSEN Denmark 16 August 1974 Private CARSTEN BUSK ANDERSEN Denmark 16 August 1974 United Nations Emergency Force

Warrant Officer D. M. HENDERSON Canada 22 November 1973 Private EINO HENBIK SINKKONEN Finland 22 November 1973 Sergeant RISTO JAAKKO LATVA-HAKUNI Finland 14 February 1974 Sergeant RISTO TAPANI MAJASAARI Finland 14 February 1974 Captain RAIMO ENSIO SEPPANEN Finland 16 February 1974 Corporal CARLOS RIVERA Panama 22 February 1974 Private VICENCIO ROSAS REGALADO Peru 9 March 1974 Private RUDOLFO CORDOVA NEYRA Peru 19 March 1974 Private SOETRISNO 20 March 1974 Private JAVIER ESPINOZA SANCHEZ Peru 27 May 1974 Captain GARRY G. FOSTER Canada 9 August 1974 Captain KEITH B. MIRAU Canada 9 August 1974 Captain ROBERT B. WICKS Canada 9 August 1974 Master Warrant Officer GASTON LANDRY Canada 9 August 1974 Warrant Officer CYRIL B. KOREJWO Canada 9 August 1974 Master Corporal RONALD C. SPENCER Canada 9 August 1974 Corporal MORRIS H. KENNINGTON Canada 9 August 1974 Corporal MICHAEL W. SIMPSON Canada 9 August 1974 Corporal BRUCE K. STRINGER Canada 9 August 1974

United Nations Disengagement Observer Force

Corporal HANS HOFER Austria 25 June 1974 Lance-Corporal HELMUT STURM Austria 25 June 1974 Private First Class WAITER NEUHAUSER Austria 25 June 1974 Private ALIJA VOLODER Austria 25 June 1974 Statement by the Secretary-General at the Memorial Ceremony Thursday, 5 September 1974

We are gathered here today to pay tribute to the memory of men,who lost their lives while serving with United Nations peace-keeping operations in Cyprus and the Middle East. During the past ten months, the three peace-keeping forces established by the United Nations in those regions have lost a total of thirty-six menj 12 Canadians, 8 Austrians, 5 Danes, 4 Finns, 3 Peruvians, -^ Briton*, 1 Indonesian and 1 Panamanian. — 2 —

The service of peace is an arduous pursuit, and it can also be a dangerous one. The peace-keeping forces of the United Nations represent the objective-will for peace and conciliation of the international community. They are there to prevent a recurrence of fighting, to assist the return to normal conditions of life, and to preserve the degree of peace which is essential for negotiation of just settlements of long-standing international disputes. In times of tension r and violence their duty is also to assist as best they can all those innocent persons who are afflicted or in danger. - 3 -

The fact that their function is to help all parties and to fight none does not, unfortunately, make peace-keeping soldiers immune from the hazards of conflict and war. In the Sinai Peninsula and on the , the soldiers of UNEF and UNDOF must patrol in areas still full of mines. In Cyprus, in recent weeks, the personnel of UNFICYP Ijfe&fc found themselves in the midst of full-fescale-feostilities and in a situation quite different from the one in which they normally function. Their selfless service for the United Nations requires a special sort of courage and skill, complemented by a vast measure of patience, good will and compassion. - 4 -

In trying to do their duty many have been wounded, and some have been killed.

I wish here to pay tribute to the memory of those who have died and to the courage and dedication of all their comrades who serve the United Nations in areas of conflict. To all of them, the United Nations owes a debt of deep gratitude

After I have placed the wreath, I ask you to observe a minute of silence in tribute to the dead, and in honour of all their comrades who are serving the United Nations in the cause of peace. JhT"*-"! to 3 \ i> 4<,A .

Statement "by the Secretary-General at the Memorial Ceremony

We are gathered here today to pay tribut^e to the memory of men who fispftflos t their lives while serving with United Nations peace-keeping operations in Cyprus and the Middle East. During the past ten months, the three peace-keeping forces established by the United Nations in these regions have lost a total of thrifty-six men: i& Canadians,

8 Austrians, 5 Danes, h Finns, 3 Peruvians, f. Briton*;, 1 Indonesian and 1 Panamanian. The service of peace is an arduous pursuit, and it can also be a dangerous one. The peace-keeping forces of the United Nations represent the objective will for peace and conciliation of the international community. They are there to prevent a recurrencecf fighting, to assist the return to normal conditions of life, and to preserve the degree of peace which is essential for negotiation of just settlements of long-standing international disputes. In times of tension and violence their duty is also to assist as best they can all those innocent persons who are afllicted or in danger.

The fact that their function is to help all parties and to fight none does not, unfortunately, make peace-keeping soldiers immune from the hazards of conflict and war. In the Sinai Peninsula and on the Golan Heights, the soldiers of UIEF and UNDOF must patrol in areas still full of mines. In Cyprus, in recent weeks, the personnel of UNFICYP have found themselves in the midst of fullscale hostilities and in a situation quite different from the one in which they normally function. Their selfless service for the United Nations requires a special sort of courage and skill, complemented by a vast measure of patience, good will and compassion. In trying to do their duty many have been wounded, and some have been killed. - 2 -

I wish here to pay tribute to the memory of those who have died and to the courage and dedication of all their comrades who serve the United Nations in areas of conflict. To all of them, the United Nations owes a debt of deep gratitude. After I have placed the wreath, I ask you to observe a minute of silence in tribute to the dead, and in honour of all their comrades who are serving the United Nations in the cause of peace. GLS/GDT cc: UHFICYP Mr. A. Prohaska General L. Koho ' Field Service Central File Financial Services

The Secretary-General of the United. ITations presenis his compliments to the Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations and has the honour to confirm the request which he made at the meeting held on the afternoon of 22 July to the Governments providing contingents for the United Stations Peace- keeping Force in Cyprus {UiTETCYP) for reinforcement of their contingents. The Secretary-General's request was made in accordance with the provisions of paragraph k of Security Council resolution 186 of h March The Secretary-General has noted with appreciation the letter of the Permanent Representative on this subject dated 25 July 197^. He notes that the Canadian Government has decided on a temporary basis to augment the size of the Canadian contingent of UHFICYP to the size and capability of an infantry battalion (approximate strength 950 all ranks , representing an increase of about k6o). It is the understand- ing of the Secretary-General that these reinforcements will be provided under the existing financial arrangements for the provision of troops for UHFICYP. The Secretary-General wishes to express his deep apprecia- tion to the Government of Canada for its very prompt and helpful response to his appeal for reinforcements for UHFICYP.

26 July GLS/GDT cc: UWFICYP> Mr. A. General L. Koho Field Service Financial Services Central File

The Secretary-General of the United Rations presents his

compliments to the Permanent Representative of Austria to the

United Nations and has the honour to confira the request which he aade at the meeting held oa the afternoon of 22 July to the

Governments providing contingents for the United nations Peace- keeping Force in Cyprus (UP5FICYP) for reinforcement of their contingents.

The letter frosi the Permanent Representative on this sub- ject, addressed to the Military Liaison Officer and dated 25 July 1974, has "been noted with appreciation. It is noted that the Austrian Government "will increase the strength of the

Austrian contingent of UKPICYP from 220 to 280, all ranks. It

is the understanding of the Secretary-General that these reinforcements will he provided under the existing financial arrangements for the provision of troops for UHFICYP,

The Secretary-General wishes to express his deep apprecia- tion to the Government of Austria for its very proatpt and helpful response to his appeal for reinforcements for UNFICYP.

26 July 1?7!» \

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Press Release SG/SM/2051 CYP/7^6 2.6 July

TEXT OF LETTER TO SECRETARY-GENERAL FROM JAPAN ON COST OF PEACE-ICEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS

Following is the text of a letter dated 2k June to Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim from the Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, Shizuo Saito, regarding the expenses of the United Nations Peace- Keeping Force in Cyprus: "With reference toray .lette r dated 5 February 197^, in which I informed Your Excellency that my Government decided, in response to your request of 28 January 1971)-, to contribute U.S. ^300,000 for the United Nations Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP), I take pleasure in enclosing a cheque for that amount as the voluntary contribution of Japan to UNFICYP for the fiscal year "May I reiterate, in this connection, that the Government of Japan is firmly committed to suppox-t United Nations peace-keeping operations, and that this contribution is made without prejudice to its stand on problems concerning the financing of United Nations peace-keeping operations, "Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration."

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NEW YORK, July 2$, 1974.

Dear Mr. Secretary-General, In response to your request of July 22 I am pleased to be able to inform you that the Canadian \ Government has today decided to augment the size of the -^ Canadian contingent to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus* While the precise details of the size and nature of the augmentation are still being worked out, it is the intention of the Canadian military authorities to bring the Canadian contingent up to the size and / capability of an Infantry Battalion. This would involve an increase from the contingent's present size of 4^6 men to approximately 950. "It is anticipated that the airlift of the augmentation force to Cyprus can begin within 96 hours. The Canadian Government has asked that in transmitting this decision to you, I make clear that the augmentation is~ to be considered a temporary measure which will be reviewed when the current mandate of the Force is reviewed prior to its expiry on December 15» 1974. I have also been instructed to ask you to obtain assurances that the augmentation of the United Nations Force in general and the Canadian contingent in particular is acceptable to the parties directly concerned in Cyprus.

His Excellency Mr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the United Nations, NEW YORK. We understand that the augmented force will continue to operate under the mandate provided to the original force in 1964. However, it is clear that as a result of recent developments in Cyprus, the circumstances there have changed substantially. These changes will necessarily have implications for the roles and tasks that the Force as a whole, and the Canadian contingent in particular, are asked to carry out in the period ahead, and it is the hope of the Canadian authorities that the necessary clarification can be obtained as quickly as possible. In fact there are a number of aspects of the new situation that will need to be kept under review, and it is our hope that this might be achieved by regular meetings between you and your staff and representatives of Force contributors. Yours sincerely,

Saul F. Rae, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Meeting of countries contributing contingents to UNFICYP

Monday, 22 July 1974 4.30 p.m. Secretary-General's Conference Room

Australia Sir Lawrence Mclntyre and Mr. John Campbell

Austria Amb. Jankowitsch and Mr. Christian!

Canada Amb. Rae and Col. Harrison^ (and possibly Mr. Bruce) Denmark Mr. Eliasen and Mrs. Marcus

Finland Mr. von Fieandt and Lt. Cdr. J.K. Pajala Ireland Amb. Kennedy and Mr. Cogan

Sweden Mr. Sundberg and Col. Waldenstrom United Kingdom Amb. Moreton and Mr. Daunt

The Secretary-General Mr. Guyer Mr. Lansky Mr. Urquhart Mr. Sherry (ill) Mr. Jonah Mr . Davidson Mr. Hennig Mr. Issaevich Mr. Prohaska Mr . Ryan Dr. Banerjee (representing Mr. Shevchenko)

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Today, Zi:-.^ac;.:atlor Rac called on tho Secretary-General upon the .lattcr.o request. The Socrctary-GenorMl c;r;;lainccl to the ^rCjc^cc tlie incident v.T.ith the Cruiadicai contingent co;-rianclor in IcrAailia He did not arfk for any action but \;antccl to iriiOr^'.i tho /UvJDaG^^t'. of v^iat had actnally happened. Ho alco acl;cd i:\rubaonaclor Jcao to uos tlia natter v;ith you upon your return. Mr. Guyer LH/m4d cc: Mr, TKssaevitch Mr.' Powell ' • Mrs. HiraiX' Mr. La Marr/Micula (2)

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Seclmical Assistance Account" a la Chase Ilaishattrui Baiik? K»A. a Hew Yor^., le 24 raai 1974. Tin recu oifficiol en doubles e:csEsplai3?s est> joi^'b a la prfioente pour GO paiesasnt. cfai re-pr^sante lei contrilbution aiinonc^e jpar lo Gouvernesraont dc Son Excellence au profit: d.s la Force des Nations Uaies c&argHe du raainfcion clo la pals* a Chypre* Lo Secjr§t3.C£e gdn^ral saisit cetto occasion pour srcaiouveler au Ministry ciss affaires ^traugeres les assurances de sa tros hauto consideration*

IG 2Q juin 1974 GLS:mk

3 June 197**

Sir, On behalf of the Secretary-General and in his absence, I wish to express our deepest regret at the death on 1 June 197^ of Private Niels Ove Pedersen, a meatier of the Danish Contingent of the United Rations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus.

I should be grateful if you vould convey to your Government and to the bereaved family the Secretary-General'3 heartfelt condolences over the death of Private Pedersen, as veil as his appreciation of the service rendered by Private Pedersen to the United Nations peace effort in Cyprus. May I on this occasion express to you once again, on behalf of the Secretary-General, our warn appreciation of the contribution of the Danish Contingent to this United Nations peace-keeping mission.

Accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Ismat T. Kittani Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General

His Excellency Hans Tabor Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Peroanent Mission of Dennark to the United Nations 235 East l*2nd Street, 32nd Floor Hev York, Hew York 10017 UNITED NATIONS ^_r-^ Distr. SC CE fC~ MU DR ! T VY «§nI0f£p^§!™h GENERAL W^MvJ? S/RES/3U9 (197*0 COUNCIL 29 May 197*1

RESOLUTION 3**9 (197*0

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1771st meeting, on 29 May 197*1

The Security Council,

Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 22 May 197** (5/1129*0 that in the present circumstances the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed if peace is to be maintained in the island,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 15 June 197**,

Noting also from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,

1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186 (196*0 of ** March, 187 (196*1) of 13 March, 192 (196M of 20 June, 193 (196*;) of 9 August, 19** (196*0 of 25 September and 198 (196*0 of 18 December 196*1, 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 2**** (1967) of 22 December 1967, 2**7 (1968) of 18 March, 25*4. (1968) of 18 June and 261 (1968) of 10 December 1968, 266 (1969) of 10 June and 27** (1969) of 11 December 1969, 28l (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 32** (1972) of 12 December 1972, 33** (1973) of 15 June and 3** 3 (1973) of 1** December 1973, and the consensus expressed by the President at the 11**3rd meeting on 11 August 196** and at the 1383rd meeting on 25 November 1967;

2. Urges the parties concerned to act vith the utmost restraint and to continue and accelerate determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council by availing themselves in a constructive manner of the present auspicious climate and opportunities;

3. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace- keeping Force established under Security Council resolution 186 (196*1) for a further period ending 15 December 197^, in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force.

7**-l**l66 Notes for the Secretary-General's Meeting on 28 May 197^ with Countriejtproviding Contingents to traffic

1. Purpose of Meeting,: To ascertain the willingness of Governments providing military contingents and police units fo^UNFTCXE^to continue to do so if the Council extends the stationing of the Force for another period. I have recommended in my report (S/1129^, para. 80) that the mandate be extendeji^ojjanpther six months. ui ~~ ^^^^a-,..,M^x^^K!*^^,>^j.*&3t 2. The situation in Cyprus has continued quiet but tense. There have ^>K*U'3C5^Ji8alliarWM.. ujtjo^.-"*^"-"^ been few intercommunal incidents. However, progress toward a return to normal conditions has been slight. 3. Phase II of the reduction of UHFICYP has now been completed, result-

CJHulta.itJB.-i'i**-""* 'SK~" ' ' ' ""-a* ing in a total reduction of 822 all ranks or 26 per cent of the strength of the Force as it stood a year ago. Restructuring of the Force into a mixed operation combining both static-manned-^posts and mobileteams is well underway. I wish once again to express my thanks to the troop con- tributing countries for their understanding and co-operation. U. Further reductions^; As you know, some Governments, including the major .financial contributor to UNFICYP, have suggested that further reductions of the Force be considered. I have indicated in my report that I share the concern for reducing UHFICYP, but that in my view additional reductions would be premature before we have had time to evaluate the effect of the reductions carried out so far.

5. Intercommunal talks. The most important development of the current period has been the suspension of the reactivated talks on 2 April, and ae t a r ffli 31 (M.ni^n.n il il,,.,iiliuliiJ|»,irii[inTI«*«*tffe' ^ * '*' '^ fr*^' *^^ the agreement ireached t!las: t week for their resumption on U. June. The

toward an agreed "package deal" on the concrete constitutional issues. The difficulty concerned the different conceptions of the parties regarding the basis of the talks; the persistent fears of one side that a unitary state would lead to enosis, and of the other that a \ federal system would lead to partition. I hope that all concerned will now resume the search for agreement on the constitutional arrangements^ that will provide the basis for aJSfeaa5feaagssSH& agreed solution of the Cyprus problem. 6. Much of the credit for devising the formula for resumption of the talks belongs to my Special Representative, Mr. Osorio-Tafall, who will soon at his own request relinquish his post in Cyprus and retire from Wfsi3XfifStff^fifS^^y^jff^¥^^^^^^i^:'l^t vtast^JH^WIS^BKKfKss^s^&SJff^i!^ the Secretariat after 2") years of distinguished service. I have asked Mr. Osorio-Tafall to come to Hew York in order to be available to the Members of the Security Council and to the representatives of the con- tributing countries during the Council's discussion of the extension of the UNFICYP mandate. 7. I have also invited to this meeting Mr. Luis Weckmann-Munoz, who will succeed Mr. Osorio-Tafall on 1 July in this important post. 8. Extension. UNFICYP continues to perform an indispensable role in maintaining peace in Cyprus, preventing a recurrence of fighting and assisting in the maintenance of law and order and a return to normal conditions. I hope, therefore, that, in the event of favourable action by the Security Council on my recommendation for extension of the mandate, - 3 -

your Governments will continue to make contingents and police units ^^^qftirnnM^iBaiwti^ i'^cagaiSMB^^ available for the next six months. I also hope that the Governments "'" which have made voluntary contributions over the years for UHFICYP will continue their essential financial support. *'«*«*«^^ 9. (Call on Mr. Ziehl, Acting Head of Financial Services.) GLS/GBT Registry Mrs* Centr&l File

?0 210 CXPH (2) 10 .May

Bear Mr. Stinuss The Secretary-General has asked sae to thank you for your letter of 3 May 197^ •frrawBEsittlcg the text of the letter addressed by the Banish United Nations Association to Mr. Ovs Guldberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, on the subject of the Danish contingent of tha United Hatioas Peaee~keepimg Force in Cyprus (U3FICYP). We have noted with great interest your observations about the t>aaish contingent, which has sarved xmder United Nations coaiaand in Cyprus continuously since the establishment of UMFICYP in i96kt end has Biade an outstanding contribution to that pesos-keeping Ms a ion. 1'he Secretary-General deeply appreciates your and; your organisation's support of the principles of peace and international solidarity for which the United Stations stands. Yours sincerely,

B, S. Urquhart Under-Secretary~General for Special Political Affairs

Mr. Arne Stinus President Baaish United Hations Association SbKtpagtiistraede 32 DE 1208 Kobenhava K \ , B

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Dr. Kurt \Valdhe IE , Secretary General. United Nations, New York,Kew York 10017'.

ON...... / DAY MONTH TR. Your Excellency, TO:.. C3-) Please find enclosed, for your information, an English translation of the letter transmitted "by the Danish United Nations Association to Mr.Ove G-uldb erg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ben- mark regarding th Danish 'contingent in the United Nations Peace- keeping Force in Cyprus

Yours sincerely,

Arne Stinus President

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Copenhagen,2 May 1974

Mr.Ove 'Culdberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Christiansborg 1218 Copenhagen.

. Following reports on the withdrawal of the Danish contingent from the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus.FN-forbundet Danish United Nations Association wishes to express its .regret and to object to this decision. - . ' It has been the view of the Association that,what is invol- ved is not so much, the question of considering the need for the Danish participation in this UN action,but rather of Denmark's - continued support-as long'as it is desired by 'the UN-to "an essen- tial principle of international solidarity with regard t'o the UN peace-keeping operations.

. " ;. ' .. Yours sincerely,

Arne Stinus Bent 0stergaard President Chairman of the Executive Committee P.S.the English translation of this letter will be sent to the Secretary General of the United Nations UNITED NATIONS Press Section Office of Public Information United Nations, N.Y, (FOR USE OF INFORMATION MEDIA. — NOT AN OFFICIAL RECORD)

Press Release SG/SM/1990 CYP/737 6 May 1974

TEXT, OF NOTE TO SECRETARY-GENERAL FROM UNITED KINGDOM ON COST OF UNITED NATIONS PEACE-KEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS

Following is the text of a note dated 1 May to Secretary-General Kurt Waldheira from the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations regarding the cost of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP):

The Permanent Representative to the United Nations of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland presents his compliments to the Secretary- General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary- General's letter FI 323(U) of 28 January 197U appealing for voluntary contributions to meet the costs of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Based upon the financial estimates of the United Kingdom contribution to UNFICYP in 1973/197^ the financial value of the British contribution for the six months' period of the renewed Mandate will be £1,269,000. It is intended that provision both for the extra costs of the British contingent and the costs of logistic support provided for other contingents of the Force should be met from this figure. But increases in costs may well take place during the renewed Mandate period and, as indicated in the Security Council, the United Kingdom will absorb such increased costs. The United Kingdom will not make a cash contribution to the UNFICYP fund during the current Mandate period. The Permanent Representative to the United Nations of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland avails himself of the opportunity to renew to the Secretary-General of the United Nations the assurances of his highest consideration.

\f y y # A n A 10/11/20 " ! ! -•-. ; --,•. i. ' • • • U; ;•'."-•..• ._.__ The Permanent Representative to the United Nations "of/the ;

United Kinodom of Great Britain and -Northern Iroiqn• i ^. d presents...hi*• ^s compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary-General's letterJFI 323(4) If ' " of 28 January 1974 appealing for voluntary contributions to meet the costs of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force^in Cyprus (UNFICYD e Based upon the financial estimates of the United Kingdom contribution to UXFICYP in 1973/1974 the financial value of the British contribution for the six months' period of the renewed Mandate will be £1,269,000. It is intended that provision both for the extra costs of the British contingent and the costs of logistic support provided for other contingents of the Force should be met from this figure. But increases in costs may well take place during the renewed Mandate period and, as indicated in the Security Council, the United Kingdom will absorb such increased costs. The United Kingdom will not make a cash contribution to the UNFICYP fund during the current Mandate period. With reference to footnote 1 to the second enclosure to the Secretary-General's letter of 28 January (on page 3 of that enclosure),. listing voluntary contributions paid or pledged since the beginning of the operation, the Permanent Representative has the honour to state that the figure given for the amount of extra and extraordinary costs absorbed by the United 'Kinodom in the six month perio.d en;" ./'I 15 December 1973 was exclusive of the normal cost.of pay and allowances. An asterisk should /accordingly ...

1 \ cc. Mr. Issaevitch 1 Mr. Alexander J UNFICYP Mr. Guyer/Mr. Urquhart accordingly be shown against the figure of Si, 110,000 for the United Kingdom, in addition to the figure of §£63,600 for

Canada. . - The Permanent Representative to the United Nations of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland avails himself of the opportunity to renew to the Secretary- General of the United nations the assurances of his highest consideration.,

THE UNITED KIN'GDCH MISSION "TO THL1 UNITED NATIONS 1 Mav 1974 ' ' . (_'-»-.«. U GH/jh J l&"April 1974

Note for the File

on a Meeting in the Secretary-General' s office on 16 April 1974

Present: The Secretary-General Mr. Ove Guldberg, Foreign Minister of Denmark Mr. Knud-Arne Hjerk Eliasen, Charge dRffaires, Permanent Mission of Denmark to the U.N.

Mr. Georg Hennig

The Foreign Minister called on the Secretary-General on 16 April 1974 and explained in detail the extremely difficult political and economic situation of his country. The raise in oil price and the fact that the embargo was still maintained vis-a-vis Denmark had created a tremendous deficit in Denmark's balance of payments. He mentioned to the Secretary-General that inspire of the great interest of the Danish population in assistance to developing countries, it might be necessary to cut technical assistance, due to the fact that it will be unavoidable to adopt significant economic measures to meet the growing deficit.

He also mentioned that the Parlamentary Committee for Finances was presently examining a possible withdrawal of the .Danish contingent from Cyprus. There was a growing feeling in Denmark that these troups were no longer necessary. The Secretary- General replied that he had already considerably reduced the forces in Cyprus. He added that Sweden and Finland were opposed to a reduction, which was primarily advocated by the United States and the United Kingdom. The Danish contribution to the Cyprus operation was very much appreciated and the Secretary-General would regret if the troups had to be withdrawn. He would, however, understand if the Danish Government felt that such a withdrawal was necessary. It was the Secretary-General's impression from his experience with UNEF II, that it would not be difficult to replace the Danish contingent by a contingent from another country. UNITED NATIONS Press Section Office of ^ublic Information United Nations, N.Y. (FOR USE OF INFORMATION MEDIA — NOT AN OFFICIAL RECORD)

Press Release SG/SM/1979 CYP/735 11 April 1974

OF NOTE TO SECRETARY-GENERAL FROM UNITED STATES ON COST OF PEACE-KEEPING ..FORCE J

Following is the text of a note dated 5 April to the Secretary-General from the Permanent Mission of the United States to the United Nations regarding the expenses of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP):

The Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations presents his compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to inform him that the United States is prepared to contribute up to $2.4 million toward the cost of maintaining the United Nations Force in Cyprus for the period 16 June, 1973 "to 15 December, 1973. This pledge is based upon the Secretary-General's estimates of the cost of the Cyprus operation during this period.

The amount ultimately contributed by the United States against this pledge shall depend upon confirmation of the Secretary-General's cost estimates and on an adequate level of contributions made by other governments toward the costs of the operation. The United States reserves the right to make such adjustments in the level of its payments as it may deem appropriate. Including this pledge of $2,4 million, the cumulative total of United States pledges for support of the United Nations Force in Cyprus is $66,500,000.

The United States expresses its thanks to the Secretary-General for the special effort he has made to place the United Nations Force in Cyprus on a sound financial basis* We are particularly gratified -with the manner in which the first phase of the economy measures was carried out. We are in full agreement with the Secretary-General's plans for the second phase reductions, and we expect that they will be implemented according to schedule in view of UNFICYP's continually mounting deficit. We further believe that concerted efforts must continue beyond the current round of reductions aimed at achieving a UNFICYP of optimum size which, while streamlined and financially self- sufficient, would remain fully capable of executing the Security Council's mandate.

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L. ••• '••' *.; ' i GLS/hfflj .-V cc: Secretary-General Mr. B.F. Osorio-Tafall Major-General D. Prem Chan! Mr. G. Lansky OUSGSPA

The Secretary-General of the United Hations presento his compliments to the Permanent Representative of Australia to the Halted Nations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary-General^ statement in the Security Council at its 1759th meeting on lU December 1973 concerning the implementation of the second phase of his plan for the reduction of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (USPICYP) as suissaariaed in section I-B of his report of 1 December 1973 on the United nations operation in Cyprus (S/11137). As he had indicated to the Council, the Secretary-General has held consultations vith the Permanent Eepresentatives of Cyprus, Greece aad Turkey and vith the Permanent Representatives of the coxintries contributing contingents to UBFICYP. She Secretary-General has moreover considered carefully the reports of his Special Representative in Cyprus and of the Force Coramsnder concerning recent developments in Cyprus, with special reference to the progress of the intercoKfflunsl talks, In the light of his consultations, the Secretary-General now intends to proceed vith the secood phase of the reduction plaa, oa the assumption that the parties directly concerned in Cyprus will maintain, and if possible strengthen, their present policy of co-operating vith fend supporting the efforts of UHFICYP in pursuance of its responsibilities under the maadate, a»d on the further assumption that the Governments of Greece and Turkey vill exert their so f&r as possible is support of continued active to t&st policy, The intention to proceed with the secon.4 phase of the reduction plan, and the assumptions on •yl this is beiiig done, have been duly eoEssunieated to those concerned. In thi0 contxexiou,,, the •Decretary-Oeaeral revests the Oovernsaent of Australia to reduce tne strength of t&@ Australian unit of tke USFICTP Civilian Police to 35. Secr<»t&ry-C-aaeral tak«s this opportunity to express once to the Gwemse&t of Australia his appreciation of the co-operation and support it has gives to this peacekeeping of the United Uatioas,

25 i^bntars' 1971* GLS/hmj cc: Secretary-General Mr. B.F. Osorio-Tafall Major-General D.Prem Chand Mr. G. Lansky OUSGSPA

The Secretary-General of the United nations presents his compliments to the Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Kations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary~General's statement in the Security Council at its 1759th meeting on 1^ December 1973 concerning the implementation of the second phase of his plan for the reduction of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UI

25 February 197U GLS/hmj cc: Secretary-General Mr. B.F. Osorio-Tafall Major-General D.Prem Chand Mr. G. Lansky OUSGSPA

The Secretary-General of the United Sfations presents his compliments to the Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Hations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary-General's statement in the Security Council at its 1759th meeting on 1^ December 1973 concerning the implementation of the second phase of his plan for the reduction of the United Hations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) as summarised in section I-B of his report of 1 December 1973 on the United Hations operation in Cyprus (S/11137). As he had indicated to the Council, the Secretary-General has held consultations with the Permanent Representatives of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey and with the Permanent Representatives of the countries contributing contingents to UNFICYP. The Secretary-General has moreover considered carefully the reports of his Special Representative in Cyprus and of the Force Commander concerning recent developments in Cyprus, with special reference to the progress of the intercommunal talks. In the light of his consultations, the Secretary-General now intends to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, on the assumption that the parties directly concerned in Cyprus will maintain, and if possible strengthen, their present policy of co-operating with and supporting the efforts of UHFICYP in pursuance of its responsibilities under the mandate, and on the further assumption that the Governments of Greece and Turkey will exert their influence so far as possible in support of continued active adherence to that policy. The intention to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, and the assumptions on which this is being done, have been duly communicated to those concerned. With regard to the Canadian contingent, reference is made to the table in paragraph 22 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 December 1973 (S/11137, p.11), which indicates that upon completion of Phase Two, the strength of the Canadian battalion will have been reduced to H^O all ranks. It is assumed that this reduction will be implemented in conjunction with the rotation of the Canadian battalion planned for April 197^. Posts in Headquarters UHFICYP (including the Military Police company), currently occupied by Canadian personnel, -which vill be affected by the implementation of Phase Two of the reduction plan, will be communicated in a separate note. The Force Commander of UZWICYP will proceed to consultations with all contingent commanders in Cyprus with a view to implementing the restructuring of UISFICYP into an intermediate-sized, mixed operation comprising both ground troops and observation/reconnaissance teams, as outlined in paragraph 20 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 December 1973. The Secretary-General takes this opportunity to express once again to the Government of Canada his appreciation of the co-operation and support it has given to this peace-keeping mission of the United Nations.

25 February GLS/hmj cc: Secretary-General Mr. B.F. Osorio-Tafall Major-General D.Prem Chand Mr. G. Lansky OUSGSPA

The Secretary-General of the United. Nations presents his compliments to the Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Kations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary-General's statement in the Security Council at its 1759th meeting on lU December 1973 concerning the implementation of the second phase of his plan for the reduction of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) as summarized in section I-B of his report of 1 December 1973 on the ""United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/11137). ^-^^-^_,-^^?:^^:rr-"r:~:i^::~~~~ -,,- ,.,—^As he-had ind'rcated'to the Council, the Secretary-General has held consultations with the Permanent Representatives of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey and with the Permanent Representatives of the countries contributing contingents to UNFICYP. The Secretary-General has moreover considered carefully the reports of his Special Representative in Cyprus and of the Force Commander concerning recent developments in Cyprus, with special reference to the progress of the intercommunal talkc. In the light of his consultations, the Secretary-General now intends to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, on the assumption that the parties directly concerned in Cyprua will maintain, and if possible strengthen, their present policy of co-operating vriLth and supporting the efforts of UNFICYP in pursuance of its responsibilities under the mandate, and on the further assumption that the Governments of Greece and Turkey will exert their influence so far as possible in support of continued active adherence to that policy. — 2 —

The intention to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, and the assumptions on which this is being done, have been duly communicated to those concerned. With regard to the Danish contingent, reference is made to the table in paragraph 22 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 December 1973 (S/1113T» p.11), which indicates that upon completion of Phase Two, the strength of the Danish battalion will have been reduced to 215 all ranks. It is assumed that this reduction will be implemented in conjunction with the rotation of the Danish battalion planned for the latter part of May 197^. Posts in Headquarters U11FICYP (including the Military Police eonrpany), currently occupied by Danish personnel, which will be affected by the implementation of Phase IVo of the reduction plan, vill be communicated in a separate note. With regard to the IMFICYP Civilian Police, the Secretary-General requests the Government of Denmark to reduce its UHCIVPOL unit from its current authorized strength of ho to 35. The Force Commander of UHFICYP will proceed to consultations with all contingent commanders in Cyprus with a view to implementing the restructuring of UHFICYP into an intennediate-aised, mixed operation comprising both ground troops and observation/reconnaissance teams, as outlined in paragraph 20 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 Deceraber 1973. The Secretary-General takes this opportunity to express once again to the Government of Denmark his appreciation of the co-operation and support it has given to this peace-keeping mission of the United Nations.

25 February 197 ^ GLS/hmj cc: Secretary-General Mr. B.F. Osorio-Tafall Major-General D. Prem Chand Mr. G. Lansky OUSGSPA

The Secretary-General of the United Nations presents his compliments to the Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary-General's statement in the Security Council at its 1759th meeting on lk December 1973 concerning the implementation of the second phase of his plan for the reduction of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) as summarized in section I-B of his report of 1 December 1973 on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/11137). As he had indicated to the Council, the Secretary-General has held consultations with the Permanent Representatives of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey and with the Permanent Representatives of the countries contribtiting contingents to UNFICYP. The Secretary-General has moreover considered carefully the reports of his Special Representative in Cyprus and of the Force Commander concerning recent developments in Cyprus, with special reference to the progress of the intercoramunal talks.

In the light of his consultations, the Secretary-Ckmeral now intends to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, on the assumption that the parties directly concerned in Cyprus will maintain, and if possible strengthen, their present policy of co-operating -with and supporting the efforts of UHFICYP in pursuance of its responsibilities under the mandate, and on the further assumption that the Governments of Greece and Turkey will exert their influence so far as possible in support of continued active adherence to that policy^ j?he_ _int ent i on to_prp.c ged wi th the second-phase..--.-;._....., ^of the reduction plan, and the assumptions on which this is being done, have been duly communicated to those concerned. With regard to the Finnish contingent, reference is made to the table in paragraph 22 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 December 1973 (S/11137, p.11), which indicates that upon completion of Phase iVo, the strength of the Finnish battalion will have been reduced to 215 all ranks. It is assumed that this reduction will be implemented in conjunction with the rotation of the Finnish_i>attalion planned for the latter half of April 197^. Posts in Headquarters UNFICYP (including the Military Police company), currently occupied by Finnish personnel, which will be affected by the implementation of Phase Two of the reduction plan, will be couanunicated in a separate note. The Force Commander of UUFICYP will proceed to consultations with all contingent commanders in Cyprus with a view to implementing the restructuring of UNFICYP into an intermediate-sized, mixed operation comprising both ground troops and observation/reconnaissance teams, as outlined in paragraph 20 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 December 1973.

The Secretary~General takes this opportunity to express once again to the Government of Finland his appreciation of the co-operation and support it has given to this peace-keeping mission of the United Nations.

25 February •'"*?•>

GLS/hmj ^ cc: Secretary-General Mr. B.F. Osorio-Tafall Major-General D. Prem Chand OUSGSPA Mr. G. Lansky

The Secretary-General of the United Nations presents his compliments to the Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Hations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary-General's statement in the Security Council at its 1759th meeting on Ik December 1973 concerning the implementation of the second phase of his plan for the reduction of the United Hations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UHFICYP) as summarized in section I-B of his report of 1 December 1973 on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/11137).

As he had indicated to the Council, the Secretary-General has held consultations with the Permanent Representatives of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey and with the Permanent Representatives of the countries contributing contingents to UHFICYP. The Secretary-General has moreover considered carefully the reports of his Special Representative in Cyprus and of the Force Commander concerning recent developments in Cyprus, with special reference to the progress of the intercomtaunal talks.

In the light of his consultations, the Secretary-General now intends to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, on the assumption that tha parties directly concerned in Cyprus will maintain, and if possible strengthen, their present policy of co-operating with and supporting the efforts of UNFICYP in pursuance of its responsibilities under the mandate, and on the further assumption that the Governments of Greece and Turkey -will exert their influence so far as possible in support of continued active adherence to that policy. The intention ^—

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to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, and the assumptions on -which this is being done, have been duly communicated to those concerned. With regard to the Swedish contingent, reference is made to the table in paragraph 22 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 December 1973 (S/11137, p.11), •which indicates that upon completion of Phase Two, the strength of the Swedish battalion will have been reduced to 215 all ranks. It is assumed that this reduction will be implemented in conjunction -with the rotation of the Swedish battalion planned for the latter half of April 1971*. Posts in Headquarters UHFICYP (including the Military Police company), currently occupied by Swedish personnel j, which will be affected by the implementation of Phase Two of the reduction plan, will be communicated in a separate note* With regard to the IfflFICYP Civilian Police, the Secretary-General requests the Government of Sweden to reduce its UlfCIVPOL unit from its current authorised strength of Uo to 35* The Force Commander of UNJTCYP will proceed to consultations with all contingent commanders in Cyprus with a view to implementing the restructuring of UHFICYP into an intermediate-sized, mixed operation comprising both ground troops and observation/reconnaissance teams, as outlined in paragraph 20 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 December 1973. The Secretary-General takes this opportunity to express once again to the Government of Sweden his appreciation of the co-operation and support it has given to this peace-keeping mission of the United Nations.

25 February Note: This n.v. supersedes the n.v. dated 25 Feb. 7^ sent to " the -Permanent Mission of the '' United Kingdom. GLS/hmj cc: Secretary-General Mr. B.F. Osorio-Tafall Major-General D. Prem Chand OUSGSPA (2) File

The Secretary-General of the United Nations presents his compliments to the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary-General's statement in the Security Council at its 1759th meeting on 1^ December 1973 concerning the implementation of the second phase of his plan for the reduction of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) as summarized in section I~B of his report of 1 December 1973 on the United Rations operation in Cyprus (S/11137). As he had indicated to the Council, the Secretary-General has held consultations with the^Permanent Representatives of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey and with the Permanent Representatives of the countries contributing contingents to UWFICYP. The Secretary-General has moreover considered carefully the reports of his Special Representative in Cyprus and of the Force Commander concerning recent developments in Cyprus, with special reference to the progress of the intercommunal talks. In the light of his consultations, the Secretary-General now intends to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, on the assumption that the parties directly concerned in Cyprus will maintain, and if possible strengthen, their present policy of co-operating with and supporting the efforts of UNFICYP in pursuance of its responsibilities under the mandate, and on the further assumption that the Governments of Greece and Turkey will exert their influence so ~ 2 -

far as possible in support of continued active adherence to that policy. The intention to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, and the assumptions on which this is being done, have been duly communicated to those concerned. With regard to the United Kingdom contingent, reference is made to the table in paragraph 22 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 December 1973 (S/11137, P«H), which indicated that upon completion of Phase Two, the strength of the United Kingdom battalion and the Force Reserve (Reconnaissance Squadron) will have been reduced to khO all ranks* It is assumed that this reduction, which will not affect the logistic support aad helicopter units, will be implemented in conjunction with the rotation of the United Kingdom contingent planned for early May 197** for the battalion and early June 197^ for the Force Reserve. In this connexion, the Secretary-General is mindful of the technical -discussions held in October 1973 between the Commander of UNFICYP and the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning the structure of the United Kingdom contingent of UNFICYP. Posts in Headquarters UNFICYP (including the Military Police company), currently occupied by United Kingdom personnel, which will be affected by the impleiaentatioti of Phase Two of the reduction plan, will be cocmunicated in a separate note. The Force Commander of UHFICYP will proceed to consultations with all contingent commanders in Cyprus with a view to implementing the restructuring of UHFICYP into an intermediate-sized, mixed operation comprising both ground troops and observation/reconnaissance teams, as outlined in paragraph 20 of the Secretary-General's report of 1 December 1973. - 3 -

The Secretary-General takes this opportunity to express once again to the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and northern Ireland his appreciation of the co-operation and support it has given to this peace-keeping mission of the United Nations.

1 March 1971* 21 February 1971*

% dear Ambassador, Oa "behalf of the Secretary-Qeneral and in his absence, I wish to express our deep regret at the death of Corporal Aloysius Eoacfej a aesiber of the Canadian Contingent of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus * on Sunday, 17 February 19T1** 1 should Ibe grateful if you would convey to your Government aad to the bereaved faasily the Secretary-General's heartfelt condolences over the death of Corporal Roach» as v«ll as his appreciation of the service rendered "by bisa to the United Nations peaee effort in Cyprus. May I oa this occasion egress to yo-a once again, on behalf of the Secretary-General> varm appreciation of the contribution of the Caaadiaa Contingeat to this United Hations peace-keeping mission HI Tours sincerely.

Brian E. Urqyhart Uader-Secretary-Geaeral for Special Political Affairs

His Excellency Dr. Saul F. Hae tebassador Extraordinary and Plesnipotentiary Permanent Mssion of Canada to the tfeited Nations 666 United nations Plasa, Suite 250 Hev York, H.I. 1001T

cc: Mr. I Kittani Mr. R. Ryan OUSGSPA GLS/PW cc: Secretary-General Mr. Osorio-Tafall Major-Gen. Prem Chand OUSGSPA

The Secretary-General of the United Nations presents his compliments to the Permanent Representative of Greece to the United nations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary-General's statement in the Security Council at its 1759th meeting on

Ik December 19T39 and to his subsequent consultations with the Permanent Representative of Greece concerning the implementation of the second phase of his plan for the reduction of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UHFICYP) as summarized in section I-B of his report of 1 December 1973 on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/11137)* As he had indicated to the Council, the Secretary-General has held similar consultations with the Permanent Representatives of Cyprus and Turkey and with the Permanent Representatives of the countries contributing contingents to UHFICYP. The Secretary-General has moreover considered carefully the reports of his Special Eepresentative in Cyprus and of the Force Commander concerning recent developments in Cyprus, with special reference to the progress of the intercommunal talks, In the light of his consultations, the Secretary-General now intends to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, on the assumption that the parties directly concerned in Cyprus will maintain, and if possible strengthen, their present policy of co-operating with and supporting the efforts of UNFICYF in pursuance of its responsibilities under the mandate, especially «• 2 "• along the lines set out below: arid on the further assumption that the Governments of Greece and Turkey will exert their influence so far as possible in support of continued active adherence to that policy. The assumption of continued and strengthened co-operation with UNFICYP entails in particular support of OTFICYP's efforts to ensure that intercoiamunal clashes are prevented; that all concerned •will undertake to share with UWICYP the responsibility of ensuring that minor incidents do not escalate and that no action is taken to change the military status quo. Continued and strengthened co-operation vith UNFICYP would necessarily cover continued observance of UUFICYP's freedom of movement, which is essential for the proper execution of its responsibilities, as veil as strict adherence to local and other agreements, arrangements and undertakings entered into with or through IMFICYP, The Secretary-General is confident that the above assumptions, which merely restate the basic practical requirements for the functioning of USFICYP as established over the past ten years, will facilitate the continued performance by UJTFICYP of its necessary peace-keeping function as appropriate in the changed circumstances prevailing in Cyprus. The Secretary-General considers that apart from facilitating the further reduction of the Force, the support of all concerned along the lines set forth above would be of great importance in consolidating stability and security in the Island, thus safeguarding the vital interests of both communities and helping to create the best conditions for the progress of the intercommunal talks toward an agreed settlement of the Cyprus question. - 3 -

The Secretary-General takes this opportunity to express to the Permanent Representative of Greece the assurances of his highest consideration.

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GLS/PW

REFERENCE. cc: Secretary-General Mr. Osorio-Tafall Major-Gen. Prem Chand OUSGSPA

The Secretary-General of the United. Nations presents his compliments to the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United nations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary-General's statement in the Secxirity Council at its 1759th meeting on lU December 1973, and to his subsequent consultations with the Permanent Representative of Cyprus concerning the implementation of the second phase of his plan for the reduction of the United ITations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) as summarized, in section I-B of his report of' 1 December 1973 on the United ?Tations operation in Cyprus (S/11137).

As he had indicated to the Council, the Secretary-General has held similar consultations with the Permanent Representatives of Greece and Turkey, and with the Permanent Representatives of the countries contributing contingents to UNFICYP. The Secretary- General has moreover considered carefully the reports of his Special Representative in Cyprus and of the Force Commander concerning recent developments in Cyprus, with special reference to the progress of the intercommunal talks.

In the light of his consultations, the Secretary-General now intends to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, on the assumption that the Government of Cyprus and all others directly concerned in the Island will maintain, and if possible strengthen, their present policy of co-operating with and supporting the efforts of U1JFICYP in pursuance of its responsibilities under the mandate, especially along the lines set out "below: and on the further assumption that the Governments of Greece and Turkey will exert their influence so far as possible in support of continued active adherence to that policy. The assumption of continued and strengthened co-operation with UUFICYP entails in particular support of UIFICYP's efforts to ensure that intercommunal clashes are prevented; that all concerned will undertake to share with UNFICIP the responsibility of ensuring that minor incidents do not escalate and that no action is taken to change the military status $u.o. Continued and strengthened co-operation with UNFICYP would necessarily cover continued observance of UHFICYP's freedom of movement, which is essential for the proper execution of its responsibilities, as well as strict adherence to local and other agreements, arrangements and undertakings entered into with or through UNFICYP. The Secretary-General is confident that the above assumptions, which merely restate the basic practical requirements for the functioning of UNFICYP as established over the past ten years, will facilitate the continued performance by UNFICYP of its necessary peace—keeping function as appropriate in the changed circumstances prevailing in Cyprus. The Secretary-General considers that apart from facilitating further reduction of the Force, the support of all concerned along the lines set forth above would be of great importance in consolidating stability and security in the Island, thus safeguarding the vital interests of both communities and helping to create the best conditions for the progress of the - 3 - intercomnmnal talks toward an agreed settlement of the Cyprus question. The Secretary-General takes this opportunity to express to the Permanent Representative of Cyprus the assurances of his highest consideration.

12 February UNITED NATIONS fe^?i NATIONS UNIES

POSTAL ADDRESS - AORESSE OOSTALE UNITED NATIONS. N Y. IOO11

GLS/PH ce: Secretary-General Mr. Osorio-Tafall Major-Gen. Prem Charul CU3GSPA

The Secretary-General of the United Nations presents his compliments to the Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations and has the honour to refer to the Secretary-General's statement in the Security Council at its 1759th meeting on lU December 1973, and to his subsequent consultations with the Permanent Representative of Turkey concerning the implementation of the second phase of his plan for the reduction of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) as summarized in section I-B of his report of 1 December 1973 on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/11137). As he had indicated to the Council, the Secretary-General has held similar consultations with the Permanent Representatives of Cyprus and Greece, and with the Permanent Representatives of the countries contributing contingents to UNFICYP. The Secretary-General has moreover considered care- fully the reports of his Special Representative in Cyprus and of the Force Commander concerning recent developments in Cyprus, with special reference to the progress of the intercommunal talks. In the light of his consultations, the Secretary-General now intends to proceed with the second phase of the reduction plan, on the assumption that the parties directly concerned in Cyprus will maintain, and if possible strengthen, their present policy of co-operating with and supporting the efforts of UNFICYP in pursuance of its responsibilities under the mandate, especially along the lines set out below: and on .the further assumption that the Governments of Turkey and Greece will exert their influence so far as possible in support of continued active adherence to that policy. - 2 -

The assumption of continued and strengthened co-operation with U3PICYP entails in particular support of USPICXP'a efforts to ensure that inter- eotaiaunal clashes are prevented; that all concerned will undertake to share with UHFICYP the responsibility of ensuring that minor incidents do not escalate and that no action ia taken to change the military status quo» Continued and strengthened co-operation with UJJFICYP would necessarily cover continued observance of USFICYP's freedom of movement9 which is essential for the proper execution of its responsibilities, as well as strict adherence to local and other agreements, arrangements and undertakings entered into with or through U3FICYP. The Secretary-General is confident that the above assumptions, vhieh merely restate the basic practical requirements for the functioning of USTICYP as established over the past ten years, -Bill facilitate the continued performance by UHFICYP of its necessary peace-keeping function as appropriate in the changed circumstances prevailing in Cyprus, The Secretary-General considers that apart froa facilitating further reduction of the Foree» the support of all concerned along the lines set forth above vould be of great importance in consolidating stability and security in the Island, thus safe- guarding the vital interests of both communities and helping to create the best conditions for the progress of the intercoiamunal talks toward an agreed settlement of the Cyprus question. The Secretary-General takes this opportunity to express to the Permanent Representative of Turkey the assurances of his highest consideration.

11 February k Jefcro&ry

Sir, It is with 4e^p regret that I have learat froa the of the ^it@& S&ti0»s Peaes-kesping Force ia Cyprus that Corporal Jases S&rar& Laiird,, a jaeis'bsz' of the British Contingent of U3SFICTP, died of natural cusses ost £ be grateful if you utmld coav©y to your to the bereave4 feailj %& heartfelt; aoadoleacee avar tfee death of Laaee Corporal Laird, as veil as sav apprecis-tioa of the serviee by liia to ths United Satioas peace effort ia it fitting oa this oeeasisa to express to you agaia giy appr^eiatio^ of tJa© coatriputiois of tiie British Coatingeat to t&ia Waited latioas paaca~4a«6ping ^ tlie asewaacas of my highest eoasideratioa.

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His Sxuelleacy Sir Boaald Kaitlaa^» C»M.a.fr 0,3.E. Ambassador Sjrtraordiaary aad Pleaipoteatiary Perasaaeiit Hepreseatative of the United to t&e United Katio«a ^5 fhird Aveaiae, 10th Floor lev YorJtt Ji.y. 10022 c.c. I4r. I. Kittani Mr. B. Mr. R. Byaa OUSG3PA ^ E. Mira y ZCZC UH Ufl c ? r~ SY6 NICOSIA 85/82 04 H59Z = C

C STAT OWN I PRESS 2? C - NEW YORK = :; < i URFICYP 116 CENTRAL PRESS DESK CIHFO GUYER/ ? URQUKART/POWELL/MARTIS)* FOLLOWING PRESS RELEASE WAS ISSUED <•; C A FEBRUARY 1974 BY UMFICYP IHFORPJAT10H OFFICE* QUOTE ' WE REGRET TO ASMOUSCE THE DEATH THROUGH NATURAL CAUSES OF LAMCE CORPORAL J E LAIRD» ROYAL EKGIREERS^ OH SATURDAY THE 2ND £ OF e P2/32 s FEBRUARY 1574 DURING TRAINIBG IN IKE KYRE^IIJ RAMQS* C LASCE CORPORAL LAIRD WAS ATTACHED TO THE 3TH BGY&L INHISXILLING c DRAGOON GUARDS AND WAS UNMARRIED. HIS PARENTS LIVE IB LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND UafitUOTE_+ ,^....^_.^_ C COL US 2f4D 1974 5TH -H- UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM MEMORANDUM INTERIEUR

TO: Mr. Kurt Waldhe DATE: 21 jJanuarv A: Secretary-General1 REFERENCE: MED/jlt-flft

THROUGH Mr. R. E. Guyer, Under-Secretary-General S/C DE: Mr* B. E. Urquhart, Assistant Secretary-General

FROM: Robert J. Ryan DE: Assistant Secretary-General General Services SUBJECT: OBJET: Eligibility of Award of United Nations Medal (UNFICYP) to 257^5546 Sgt. Roddy. F.J. (Britcon)

1. In accordance vith existing procedure, it is recommended that eligibility for the award of the United Nations Medal be granted in the under-mentioned case which has been received from Major General D. Prem Chand, Force Commander, UNFICYP for consideration under Part 4, paragraph 3 of the Regulations for the United Nations Medal, which states: "Exceptions to designations under 1 (b) and (c) of this regulation may be made by the Secretary-General in individual cases in order to establish eligibility not otherwise existing where he believes that circumstances so warrant." 2. The Force Commander in his cable UNFICYP 57, copy attached, reports that Sgt. Roddy served 85 days with UNFICYP in the Ordnance Detachment before becoming seriously ill and repatriated on medical grounds, and strongly recommends the issue of a United Nations Medal to Sgt. Roddy. 3. The departure of Sgt. Roddy from UNFICYP five days before he would have been eligible for an award of the Medal was due to circumstances outside of his control, and it is recommended that an award of the United Nations Medal be made as an exception. This case is one for which there are precedents. '• ?i£: ••-'•'.••• • •vmi, v

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is vith deep £ega?©fi that X have learnt £r CossaaswISes' of t3i© United nations Poace-Sceepiug Fore© ia Cyprus of th© tragic dauise of Xnspecfcor^ fried Baver,f a laesriber of tlie Austrisi elesaent th© Q13PXGYP Clifilisn J?o!ie@$ 'on Thursday,

sliould bs gratcfol if STIDU would comrey to to tlie bereaved f assily n^ ovcsr the a«mth of Xnspsetor as lay appreciation of tfoa g'arvice Msa to th© tlnifeed Nations pec effort

ife fitting ©a thlo occasion fco 'a once agaisi i^r spprociafeion of tlso of tihe Austrian Contingent to this United Hat

t!i© ss^ursTiceo of my Mgliest

•Kurt Waldhoim

SiS Po.tesr and Represseatafcive of to tlis United Hatiens

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