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PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS •' '•' •-'-•' TO THE UNITED NATIONS 13 EAST 4OTH STREET

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-^ /-. ,-, '--..._-- » -|- Excellency,

Upon instructions from my government, I have the honour to draw Your Excellency's attention and that of the membership of the Security Council to the decision taken by the Turkish - Cypriot leadership to confer "citizenship" of the so called "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus" to Turkish settlers from Turkey .

According to Turkish Cypriot newspaper reports (OLAY of 9

November 1981) and verified information received by authorities of the government of the Republic of Cyprus, the Turkish - Cypriot leadership has Specified "Special cases of eligibility for citizen- ships of the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus". 'The new amendment to the law, annexed hereto, is dated 28 October 1981 and is published in the "Official gazette No. 107".

As Your Excellency is well aware the "Turkish Federated State

of Cyprus" is a fictitious entity whose establishment was regretted by the Security Council in its resolution 367 of 12 May, 1975.

Furthermore Your Excellency will recall General Assembly resolution 3395 (XXX) , on which only Turkey cast a negative vote,

» • • / £• * - 2 - which in its operative para 6 urged all parties to refrairrt from unilateral action in contravention of its resolution 3212 (XXIX), including changes in the demographic structure of Cyprus, as well as the discussions held in the Security Council, (S/PV2026 - 2032), on my government's complaint concerning the colonization of Famagusta and the Councilb relevant resolution, S/KES/414 (1977).

The decision to confer wholesale "citizenship" to settlers from Turkey, particularly at a time when the intercommunal talks enter a new phase seriously jeopardizes a settlement of the Cyprus problem as provided by the High Level Agreements, and the United Nations resolutions. It demonstrates Turkish attempts to consolidate faits accomplis, and to encourage further colonization of the area of the Republic of Cyprus under Turkish military occupation by settlers from Turkey in order to change the agelong demographic structure of the island of Cyprus. Nor is the decision without relevance to the Turkish Cypriot leaderhip's highly inaccurate statements concerning the increase of the population of the Turkish - Cypriot community.

The above action proves wrong Turkish assertions that the colonization of the occupied area of Cyprus has decreased or ceased, and dispells any allegation that the settlers are "temporary seasonal workers", as they are called, particularly since there is high unemploy- ment in the occupied area.

In drawing attention to the above, it is earnestly hoped that Your Excellency and the members of the Security Council will take the — 2 —

(iv) Those, whose possible contributions to TFSC's general education (religious and secular education) development is confirmed.

(v) Those, who work at an important post in the TFSC security forces requiring continued service.

(vi) Those who have paid extra-ordinary serivce to the TFSC.

d) Those to whom the issuing of citizenship is considred essential by the Council of Ministers". - 3 - necessary steps to ensure that the Turkish side refrain from unilateral action such as the one above as called for by the Security Council and General Assembly.

I should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under item 35 and of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration.

Andreas V. Mavrommatis Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations

His Excellency Mr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations New York, N.Y. 10017 ANNEX

In accordance with the new amendment, the conditions for issuing a "Citizenship" for those who reside in the "T.F.S.C." for less than 5 years are the following:

"Special case citizenship grants:

Those, who fall within any of the following categories and whose situation is in conformity with the stipulations of the articles of 1(C) and (D) of the second paragraph of the Law, could be given special case citizenship by a decision of the Council of Ministers.

a) Those who marry TFSC citizens and settle in the TFSC and reside in the TFSC for at least one year in matrimony.

b) (i) Those whose definite settlement in the TFSC for the duration of at least one year is confirmed.

(ii) Those who have bought a house in the TFSC and who have resided there for a year continuously.

c) (i) Those, whose possible important contribution to the TFSC economy is confirmed.

(ii) Those, whose possible contribution to the TFSC's social and cultural development is confirmed.

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17 November 1981 s Excellency:

Upon instructions from my Government and further to my Letter of 9 November 1981, circulated as a United Nations document A/36/668, S/1^651, I have the honour to draw Your Excellency's attention to continued violations of the airspace of the Republic of Cyprus by jet-fighters of the Turkish Air Force which occurred on 12 and 13 November 1981, as follows:

On 12 November 1981, at 0905 hours, three A/P F-104 Turkish Jet-fighters originating from southern Turkey, flew over the area of Limnitis in a westerly direction. At 0908 hours, they flew over the villages of Elias, Agkolemi and Morphou.

At 1015 hours.on the same day, two A/P F-104 Turkish jet-fighters flew east to west over the villages of Elias, Lefka and Limnitis ., and then headed to the north.

On 13 November 1981, from 0815 to 0825 hours, two A/F F-104 Turkish jet-fighters originating from Turkey and flying in formation violated the airspace of the Republic, over the

His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK - 2 -

villages of Mia Milia, Kithrea, Palekithron and Lefkonikon and carried out dives in the area between Kithrea and Kantara. At

0825 hours, they headed to the north.

At 0830 hours, two other Turkish A/F P-104 jet-fighters flying in formation, flew over the Pentadaktilos range south of Skylloura where they carried out three dives. At 0840 hours, they flew over the area of Kiparissovouno - Agirta and then headed off in a northerly direction.

At 09^5 hours, two Turkish A/F F-104 jet-fighters-flew over the Pentagia - Morphou range and at 0952 hours, they circled the area where the Turkish occupation forces are carrying out military exercises. They then headed off to the north.

At 1000 hours, two Turkish A/F F-104 jet-fighters flew south along the Pentadaktilos range from west to east.

At 1007 hours, they carried out 6 dives east of the village of Idthrea and headed off towards the north.

In strongly protesting the above aggressive actions of Turkey, I wish to point out, as I have indicated in the past, that they repeatedly take place at highly delicate phases of the Cyprus problem and are hardly conducive to an atmosphere of goodwill nor are they indicative of the necessary political will on the part of Turkey for a just solution of the Cyprus problem as called for by the High Level Agreements and the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and Security Council, - 3

I should be grateful if this Letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under agenda item 35> and of the Security Council.

Please accept. Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Andreas 7. Mavrommatis Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF UNITED NATIONS

Ref' 64/77 ,3 EAST ,0™ STREET

NEW YORK, N, Y. 1OO16

TEL: (212) BS6-6O16

9 November 1981

Excellency:

Upon instructions from my Government , I have the honour to draw Your Excellency's attention once again, to violations of the airspace of the Republic of Cyprus by jet-fighters of the Turkish Air Force which took place as follows:

From 1250 to 1300 hours on 5 November 1981, two Turkish A/F F-104 jet-fighters flying in formation, originating from the southern part of Turkey violated, the airspace of the Republic of Cyprus over the villages of Kioneli, Agios Vasilios,

Skylloura, Masari, Katokopia , .Angolemi, Skouriotissa, Lefka,

Santalin, Xero and Morphou, located in the area of the Republic of Cyprus occupied by Turkish Military forces and then headed off in an easterly direction.

From 1305 to 1315 hours on the same day, violations occurred by two more Turkish jet-fighters A/F F-104 flying in formation along the cease-fire line in the area of Derinia and then headed off in a northerly direction.

His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK On behalf of my Government, I wish to strongly protest the above aggressive actions of Turkey and to point out that they have again taken place when the Cyprus problem is at a most sensitive political phase.

I should be grateful if this'Letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under item 35 of the Agenda, .•».nd of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Andreas V. Mavrommatis Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations •» t, /• X

PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS ^ U-Qt f< ~\ UNITE:D Ref 13 EAST .4.0TH STREET

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9 November 1981

Excellency:

Prom 1250 to 1300 hours on 5 November 1981, two Turkish A/P F-104 jet-fighters flying in formation, originating « from the southern part of Turkey violated the airspace of the Republic of Cyprus over the villages of Kioneli, Agios Vasilios, Skylloura, Ma sari, Katokopia , .Angolemi, Skouriotissa, Lefka, Santalin, Xero and Morphou, located in the area of the Republic of Cyprus occupied by Turkish Military forces and then headed off in an easterly direction.

Prom 1305 to 1315 hours on the same day, violations occurred by two more Turkish jet-fighters A/P F-104 flying in formation along the cease-fire line in the area of Derinia and then headed off in a northerly direction.

His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations NEW YORK — 2 —

On behalf of my Government, I wish to strongly protest the above aggressive actions of Turkey and to point out that they have again taken place when the Cyprus problem is at a most sensitive political phase.

I should be grateful if this"Letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under item 35 of the Agenda, and of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency3 the assurances of my highest consideration.

Andreas V. Mavrommatls Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations TEL. <2>2> sss-eoie

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Excellency, ,. Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to draw Your Excellency's attention to violations of the airspace of the Republic of Cyprus by jet fighters of the Turkish airforce. The violations took place on 11 August 1981 as follows: From 09:30 A.M. - 09:36 A.M. four F-104, Turkish jet fighters in formation originating from Turkey flew over the areas of Tziaos, Kythrea and Pentadaktylos and then headed towards Turkey. From 10:42 A.M. - 11:11 A.M. five other F-104 Turkish jet fighters in formation originating from Turkey flew along the Pentadaktylos range in an Easterly direction and over the Dikomo . area where they repeatedly dived. The above violations of the Turkish jet fighters were part of Military exercises of the Turkish occupation army in Cyprus taking place in the areas of Tziaos and Kioneli. In protesting the above aggressive actions by Turkey it should be noted- that they once again occur at a time when the Cyprus problem is at a very critical phase. I should be greatful if this letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under the item "Question of Cyprus", and of the Security Council.

Andreas V. Mavrommatis Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations His Excellency, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the Untied Nations, New York, N.Y. 10017. bf: -TEE SECRETARY-GENERAL AND MR. NICOS A. ROLANDIS, FOREIGN MINISTER OF CYPRUS , ON 11 JUNE 1981, AT 5:40 PM , AT THE GOVERNMENT'S GUEST HOUSE 2 IN BEIJING._ \ _ Present: The Secretary-General H.E. Mr. Nicos A. Rolandis, Foreign Minister of Cyprus • Two Aides G. Mautner-Markhof The Foreign Minister briefed the Secretary-General about the outcome of the election which had retained the balancing role of President Kyprianou. The President's position wa-s now stronger than originally expected despite the problems he had faced with his own party, which had received approximately 20% of the votes. With this percentage he could be expected to win the presidential elections to be held in February 1983. The Foreign Minister further expressed the view that the President's negotiating position was thus clearly strengthened. Furthermore, the parties which followed more realistic policies had also been reinforced. This meant that conditions for fruitful negotiations were good and much depended now on the outcome of the elections in the other part of Cyprus. He expressed the hope that meaningful proposals on territory would be forthcoming from the Turkish side.

The Secretary-General shared this hope and mentioned that the Turkish side in turn expected proposals on the constitution. The Foreign Minister stated that his side was prepared to discuss the constitution if realistic proposals on territory were put forward. He had heard that Mr.Gobbi had some ideas of his own and would be r.fu^rtvvL •greatful to know more about them. The Secretary-General replied that he had twice met with Mr. Gobbi recently who had told him that he had put together some ideas. He had asked Gobbi to be extremely careful and to sound out the parties without publicity before presenting any concrete proposals - 2 -

However, the moment might come in the negotiations when he would have to be more forthcoming. The Secretary-General asked what the Minister's view was in this regard. The Foreign Minister replied that he had intended to consult the Secretary-General about the planned scenario for the coming months. The next General Assembly was only three months away and the political pressure was mounting. The question was whether they could expect ideas from Mr. Gobbi including suggestions on territory or whether ihey .should first wait for the Turkish proposals on territory. If there was reason to hope for meaningful Turkish proposals, it might be better to ask Mr. Gobbi not to go ahead with his own suggestions. He intended to report on the Secretary- General's views in this regard at a meeting with the Greek government scheduled for 1 July. The Secretary-General stated that he would prefer first to obtain the Turkish proposals. Foreign Minister Turkman had informed him that his government had decided on a comprehensive settlement, but had not elaborated on details. If the Turkish side was serious in this regard, there might be a chance for substantial progress. He had asked Mr. Gobbi about his impressions concerning the Turkish proposals, also with regard to percentages or areas. Mr. Gobbi had however not been able to tell him whether the Turkish side had decided on these aspects and it seemed that details were still open. The Foreign Minister expressed agreement with the Secretary- General's view that the Turkish proposals should be awaited. His - 3 -

impression was that the United States supported this approach. The US Government had assured him that they wanted to move resolutely towards a solution and would do their utmost to convince the Turkish side to move ahead. If however nothing meaningful had emerged by the third week of July, Mr. Gobbi should be able to present some suggestions within the following fifteen to twenty days. He should however not give the impression now that he was already preparing suggestions since the Turkish side might in that case refrain from putting forward their own proposals. If the Secretary- General agreed with this approach he would report to his President and the Government in Athens accordingly, and inform the Secretary- General confidentially in turn about the outcome of the Athens meeting. The Secretary-General expressed agreement with this approach. It was his understanding that the government of Cyprus would wait for these developments before deciding their course of action in the General Assembly. A full settlement could however not be expected to take place before the Assembly started. The Foreign Minister said that he fully realised this and mentioned that a decision on his Government's attitude in the General Assembly could well be taken during the Commonwealth Summit scheduled for November in Australia. The Secretary-General stated that he also expected some help

from the United States with regard to the Turkish proposals- Secretary Haig had expressed appreciation and support for the UN efforts in the Cyprus.question. I - 4 -

Foreign Minister Rolandis recapitulated that the following three stages could therefore be envisaged: 1) the Turkish side would be given time until the third week of July to present their proposals; 2) if no meaningful proposals would emerge by that date the US could be asked to exert some pressure; 3) if this did not produce results Mr. Gobbi would present his suggestions, perhaps not later than mid-August. The Secretary-General added that Mr. Gobbi could only make such a move after consultations with both sides. The Foreign Minister stated that he understood this position but hoped that if it came to the worst, Mr. Gobbi "s proposal would be presented at the beginning of September. The Foreign Minister stated that some progress had to be achieved if his government were to refrain from having recourse to the General Assembly. The Secretary-General briefly referred in this connection to the similar problems he personally had encountered in the South Tyrol question. The Foreign Minister then asked whether his understanding was correct that Mr. Gobbi would not be active before the Turkish side had been given time to present their proposals. The Secretary- General replied that he had requested Mr. Gobbi to follow this line. Mr. Gobbi would in any case not be in a position to do much before the beginning of July. The Foreign Minister added that on 18 July a meeting on territory was scheduled and he would hope that Mr. Gobbi would not become active before that date in order to avoid possible misunderstandings. He could, of course, not commit his government before the Athens meeting but he felt that the procedure discussed would be sensible. - 5 -

The Secretary-General enquired whether the Foreign Minister considered it meaningful to go ahead with Mr. Gobbi's suggestions if the Turkish proposals proved unacceptable and even if Mr. Gobbi's soundings on his own ideas had yielded negative results. The Foreign Minister replied that he would have to study this question. ; carefully. The Secretary-General explained that it might be easier for both parties to consider far-reaching proposals if they came from the Secretary-General. Finally, the Secretary-General briefed the Foreign Minister about the Kampuchea conference after which followed a brief exchange of views on the Israeli bombing of the Iraqi nuclear installation near Baghdad.

G. Mautner-Markho/// 17 June 1981 PERMANENT MISSION OF1 THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS /c g TQ THE UNITED NATIONS £ tf-'t&f&l 13 EAST .4OTH STREET Ref. 2002/77/2/1 NEW YOrRK.— N. Y. 1OO1S TEL: (312) 6B6.SO1S

. , .. 13 June 1981

Excellency: Upon Instructions from my Government, I wish to bring to your attention continuing provocative and inflammatory statements by the Turkish Cypriot leader, 'Mr. Denktash who, as recently as 11 June 1981, said' "Let us give them our answer fes resistance fighters. We are the guards of our borders. Let us all together shout at the Greek side, which says that if Morphou is not given there could be no peace. Then there will be no peace. Because Morphou will never be given back." Mr. Denktash also made the following statement regarding the violations of the Cyprus airspace by Turkish jetfighters on the 1st and 2nd of June 1931: "They are not flying without permission from us. We are inviting the Turkish warplanes; the land is ours. The sky is ours and the sea is ours,"

The aforesaid statements made at a crucial time of the intercommunal talks, poison the atmosphere and do not augur well for the successful outcome of the talks; as a result, the President of the Republic, Mr. Spyros Kyprianou made the following statement in reply: "The Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Denktash, in new provocative statements, escalates the intransigent attitude of the Turkish side. Mr. Denktash repeats his insistence on the existence of borders in Cyprus and stresses that "Morphou will never be given back". These completely unacceptable statements, made at a time when hopes are expressed from various sides for a change in the Turkish attitude on Cyprus, do not in the least contribute to efforts being made to reconcile the views of the two sides and to create the right climate for a constructive and meaningful dialogue in the intercommunal talks. By his statements, which are contrary to the high-level agreements, the Turkish Cypriot leader once more confirms his refusal to contribute to a fair solution to the Cyprus problem safeguarding the interests of the Cyprus people as a whole. - 2 -

If the present instransigent attitude of the Turkish side is not changed radically, then the future of the intercommunal talks will become gloomy. However, despite the negative attitude of the Turkish side, the Cyprus Government and the greek Cypriot side, will continue to show all goodwill and to make every possible effort for an honourable solution to the Cyprus problem." I should appreciate it, if this letter were to be circulated as a document of the Security Council and of the General Assembly under item 3.5, °f tne preliminary list. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration .

Andreas V. Mavrommatis Ambassador Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus,

His Excellency Mr. Kurt Waldheirn Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations ?la"2ra New York, N. Y. 10017 PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS _ ^ TO THE UNITED NATIONS V ' • ^ Ij -

Ref . 6 V7' 7' NEW YOH5K, N. Y. 1OO16

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3 June 1981

5 Excellency:

Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to draw Your Excellency's attention to further violations of the airspace of the Republic of Cyprus by jet fighters of the Turkish airforce.

On 1 June 198l, between 7=30 - 1-^5 AM, two jet fighters of the Turkish airforce, flew over the areas of Pentadaktylos, Skylloura, Philia and Morphou. The airspace was further violated over the areas of Troodos, Kyperounta, Astromeritis., Mahairas, Lakatamia, Nicosia, airport, Tymbou, Geri and Mia Milia.

On 2 June 1981, between 9:15 - 9 : 30 AM, three P104 Turkish jet fighters, originating from Turkey, flew over the Southern parts of Pentadaktylos range in an Easternly direction and repeatedly dived over the Kamilostrata Heights, East of

Petra tou Dhiyeni and South of Tziaos.

His Excellency Mr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations New York, N. Y. 10017 — 2 —

At approximately 10:45 AM of the same day, four F104 Turkish jet fighters were observed flying four miles North of Kyrenia. At 10:50 AM, they flew over Pentadaktylos and Southwest of the Agios Ermalaos Heights where they made repeated dives. The Jet fighters were last observed flying in a Northwesternly direction at 11:09 AM.

On behalf of my Government, I wish to protest strongly the above aggressive actions by Turkey which occur at a very sensitve time of the intercommunal talks requiring constructive efforts for a peaceful solution of the Cyprus, problem.

I should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under the item entitled "Question of Cyprus", and of the Security Council..

Andreas V. Mavrommatis Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS iC-i,;» TO THE UNITED NATIONS ' Ref 209/77 '3 EAST AOTH STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. 1OO16

TEL: (212) 6B6-6O1S

10 April 1981 4 Excellency:

Upon instructions from my Government , I have the honour to draw your attention, a recent statement by the Turkish Cypriot leadership as reported by News of the North on 9 April 1981, according to which the so-called Turkish Federated State of Cyprus intends to issue title deeds to Turkish Cypriots of properties in the occupied area of Cyprus owned by Greek Cypriot refugees, and that steps were already being taken in this direction.

As your Excellency is aware, the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus"is an illegal entity, the establishment of which was regretted by the Security Council in its resolution 367 of 1975 a.nd such actions, in furtherance of continuing efforts to prevent the return of the Greek Cypriot refugees- to their homes or even statements to that effect, run counter to the relevant United Nations resolutions on Cyprus and jeopardize the present process of the intercommunal talks.

His Excellency Mr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations New York, N. Y. 10017 /

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In strongly protesting the above unacceptable action

on behalf of my Government, it is earnestly hoped that your

Excellency will take the necessary steps to stop these illegal

acts and the making of such provocative statements by the Turkish

Cypriot leadership.

1 ^should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a. document of the General Assembly, under item 35 of the

preliminary list, and of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my

highest consideration..

Andreas V» Mavrommatis Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations

AVM/Jgd PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS TO THE UNITED NATIONS Ref. 2002/77/2/1 13 EAST -4OTH STREET NEW YORK. N. Y. 1OO16 TEL: ese-6oie 9 March 1981 I Excellency:

Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to bring to your Excellency's attention, as well as to that of the members of the Security Council, a new provocative act by the Government of Turkey, directed against the unity, independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus, while at the same time it undermines the negotiating

process currently carried out under the aegis of your Special

Representative in Cyprus.

Thus, in its 1981 list of Foreign Diplomatic Missions in

Ankara, the Turkish Foreign Ministry includes the so-called

"Mission of the Turkish Federated State of Kibris" and cites as "National Day", the 13th of February, i.e., the day when the "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus" was declared in 1975- It may be recalled that the Security Council, in its resolution 367, of 12 March 1975, "d'eirply regretted the unilateral decision of 13

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a February 1975, declaring that a part of the Republic of Cyprus would become a Federated Turkish State as, inter alia, tending to compromise the continuation of negotiations ,.,.".

It is to be deeply regretted, that the Government of Turkey opted to resort to an act so obviously aiming at creating the impression that, in Cyprus, there exists another recognized State entity, besides that of the Republic of Cyprus.

One can only hope that the fact that this unacceptable action occurs at such a crucial stage of the intercommunal talks is not,, as it appears, indicative of the real position of Ankara towards the talks and the objective sought thereby* For, it will be no doubt acknowledged that the Turkish Government hardly aims at progress in the on-going intercommunal dialogue by an action which so manifestly runs counter to the agreed basis of the talks and so blatantly contradicts a specific and binding decision of the Security

Council, Your Excellency may wish to recalls in this connection, that the Security Council in its resolution ?6?C75) in paragraph 2 decided as quoted above, whereas in paragraph 1 called "upon all States to refrain from any action which might prejudice (the), sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment (.of the Republic of Qyprus) as well as from any attempt at partition of the islands or it8 unification with any other Country",.

It is my sincere hope that your Excellency will find it possible to take appropriate measures for Turkey to correct the

. . . /3 - 3 - above action, in compliance with the said. Security Council decision, and also to exercise influence so that Turkey may be positive and forthcoming with reference to the intercommunal talks.

I should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under item 35 of the preliminary list,and of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration..

Michael E, Sheri; is Ambassador and Acting Permanent Representative

MES/Jgd Distr. GENERAL

A/36/120 S/1^396 9 March 1981

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECURITY COUNCIL Thirty-sixth session Thirty-sixth year Item 35 of the preliminary list* QUESTION OF CYPRUS

Letter dated 6 March 1981 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General

It was with deep regret that we have noticed that Turkey, by its letter dated 23 February 1981 (A/36/108-S/11*382), has again resorted to the old practice of acting as a vehicle for the dissemination of misinformation harmful to the ongoing intercommunal talks in Cyprus and at the same time abusing established procedures of the United Nations.

Faithful to our intent not to indulge in polemics so long as the dialogue still offers even a glimmer of hope, and despite our disappointment resulting from the stalling practices of the Turkish Cypriots at the talks., we shall merely refute all the allegations contained in the aforesaid letter and simply add that even the most fertile imagination should normally stop short of the interpretations ascribed to paragraph 89 of the New Delhi Declaration (A/36/116, annex).

Our objective at New Delhi was to be constructive, as we were, and to enlighten the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries on recent developments in Cyprus., particularly on the intercommunal talks, presently carried out and to which the non-aligned countries reiterated their support, as well as their intention to keep the situation under constant review.

Our constructive attitude throughout the Conference was favourably commented upon, and paragraph 89, introduced by the Chairman of tht Contact Group mandated by the movement to deal with the question of Cyprus and readily adopted by consensus, is ample proof thereof.

To enable any impartial observer to form an objective opinion on the subject3 we cite herein below, in totoD the text of paragraph 89:

* A/36/50.

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"On the situation in Cyprus , the Ministers reaffirmed bheir support Tor the independenceD sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and reiterated their solidarity with its Government and people. The Ministers welcomed the resumption of inter-communal talks under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General and expressed the hope that those talks would "be conducted in a meaningful and constructive manner, in order to bring about an early solution of the problem in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Non-Aligned Decisions and Declarations5 and the High-Level Agreements a The Ministers requested the Contact Group of the Non-Aligned Countries to have the situation under constant review."

Could any person of bona fides argue that the above text is anything but helpful and constructive? It is to be hoped, in the circumstances, that we are not faced with yet another effort to look for pretexts in order to undermine the intercommunal talks.

I should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under item 35 of the preliminary list, and of the Security Council.

(Signed) Andreas V. MAVROMMATIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations RECEIVED

PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS TO THE UNITED NATIONS

TEL: C212) 6S6.6O16

6 March 1981

Excellency: ; ;•- r/3)ti ^ *

It v/as with deep regret, that wo have noticed that Turkey, by its letter contained in ;document A/36/108, S/1^382, dated":

25 February 1981, has again resorted to the old practice of

acting as a vehicle for the- dissemination of misinformation":

harmful to the on-going inter communal talks in Cyprus .and at the same time abusing established procedures of the United Nations.

Faithful to our intent not to indulge in polemics so ;long as the dialogue still offers even a glimmer of hope,..and despite our disappointment resulting from the stalling practices of the Turkish Cypriots at the talks, we shall merely refute all the allegations contained in the aforesaid letter and simply add that even the most fertile imagination should normally stop short'of

the interpretations ascribed to paragraph 28 of the New Delhi

Declaration.

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His Excellency Mr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations New York, N. Y. 1001? GUI' objective In Now Delhi wan to bo constructive, as -we wore, and to enlighten the Movement on recent developments In Cyprus, particularly on the inter communal U'alks, presently carried out and to which the Non-Aligned Countries reiterated their support, as well as their intention to keep the situation under constant review.

Our constructive attitude throughout the Conference was ;• the favourably commended upon and/readily adopted ,by consensus , -. paragraph 28, introduced by- the Chairman of the Contact Group mandated by the Movement to deal with the question of Cyprus, is ample proof thereof.

To enable any impartial observer to form an objective opinion on the subject, we cite herein below, in toto, the text of paragraph 28:

"On the situation in Cyprus, the Ministers reaffirmed"; their support for the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and reiterated their solidarity with its Government and people The Ministers welcomed the resumption of inter-communal talks under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General and expressed the hope that these talks would be conducted in a meaningful and constructive manner, in order to bring about an early solution of the problem in accordance with', the relevant United Nations Resolutions, the Non-Aligned . Decisions and Declarations, and the High-Level Agreements; The Ministers requested -the Contact Group of the Non-Aligned Countries to have the situation under constant review,"

Could any person of -bona fides argue that the above text is anything but helpful and constructive? It is to be hoped, in the circumstances, that we are-not faced with yet another effort to

: ' . . . /3 look for pretexts in order to undermine the frit ere ommunal t

I should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under item 35 of the preliminary list, and of.the Security Council^

Please accept. Excellency, the as-surances of my highest consideration. '-. axu Andreas V.. Mavronimatis ' .- Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Rations

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19 February 1981

MOT :•::'__ 0?1 '1'Mli SKCKXTAKY-G.-^EKAhV. MMI'lTING WFTII T11K FORK I'',: I '!! ii i .M'^H OK CYPRUS

Held at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi on 12 February 1931 at IbOO Mrs.

Present:

The Secretary-General . II. E. tlr. Nicos Holandis Mr. J. Perez de Cuellar : Foreign Minister of Cyprus Mr. G. Picco . H. E. !Ir. A. Mavronmatis "• Permanent Representative of Cyprus to tho linitoil' ;Jat,.ion:i

:_ H. E. Itr. A. Nieolaides :. - Ambassador of Cyprus to India:

•• Mr. Alecos Shianbos r. Chef de Cabinet of the Minister

The Foreign Minister expressed disappointment at Mr. Onan's recent: statement to the effect that thn Turkish Cypriot community was 'in favour of a global package deal rather th;".n a partial- interim agreement. A global solution would be more difficult.

The r.ocretary-General referred to the conversations he had in Taif '"with Mr. Denl:tash as well as with thci Prine Minister and Foreign Minister! of Turkey. The 'J?urkish Government 'was interested in making some progress on the Cyprus question. However, it appeared that Ankara's view did not fully"' coincide with Denktash's position. Foreign Minister Turkmen had acknowledged this discrepancy. Mr. Denktash -had expressed some skepticism at the linkage between the issue of Varosha and the opening of the Nicosia International Airport. However, the linkage was not between the resettlement of Varoi-ha and the opening of the airport, but rather between the resettlement of Varosha and the lifting of the air embargo. It was the oecretary-General' s • impression that Mr. Denktash would be receptive to this presentation of "the package. He had expressed to him that the reopening of the Nicosia International Airnort was only a means to obtain the de facto lifting of economic restrictions. Ma-. Denktash, who had been quite restrained at the opening of the' meeting became more receptive to discussing the matter in the later part of the encounter.

Mr. Rolandis took exception at the use of the words "lifting of the embargo". The Cyprus Government would rather refer to the benefits for the Turkish Cypriots which would derive from the reopening of the Nicosia International Airport.

The Secretary-General notea. that the package deal had not been presented in those exact terns to Mr. Denhtash. Mr. Gobbi had been more cautious in his presentation, maybe in order not to raise unnecessary expectations. " The . Secretary-General had also explained to Mr. Denktash that public statements would not be very helpful while the negotiation process was going on. The Voreign Minister then outlined the domestic political difficulties which the Cyprus Government was -encountering in doal.ing with the intercommunal talks. There were basically three opposition parties; the oner, led • by Mr. Lyssarides, by Mr. Michaelides and Mr. Papadonoulo:;. They all onposedthe partial interim agreement. Of course, President Kyprianou's party and the AKKL Party were in favour of it; Ilr. derides, while non-commital, was suTvnosed to be supportive a;;, veil. There would be parliamentary elections in Cyprus in late May? A breakthrough in the talks before that date would evidently help the President. Similarly, the opnosition parties would suffer from it. He himself (Rolandis) was under heavy criticism by a number of political figures in Cyprus. As for the -nartial interim agreement, President Kynrianou was aware that the rconening of the \Jicosia International Airnort would in fact mean economic advantages for the Turkish Cypriots;. As for Varosha, it should be returned to government or at least UN • . administration; the area in question should host between 25,000 and 30,QOO people. Under this understanding an agreement cnuld be achieved. The. • Government of Cyprus accepted tjis idea in nrinciple but had yet o.f course to agree on the substance of it. '-liat the Greek Cypriot community needed at this point was to know whether r,he Turkish side was really in favour of; such a deal; Mr. Oobbi had conveyed the impression that the Turkish community would renuire more than just a reopening of Nicosia International"Airport as a niiirj pro quo for Varosha. Tho suggested .approach of dealing with the- I-Iicosia International Airport under the two aspects of the technical reopening of it and the economic consequences of it was not acceptable to the; Greek Cypriot side as it would mean the formal approval of the lifting of the economic restrictions. The Cyprus Government was prepared to close;its eyes to the consequences of the opening of the Nicosia Airport but even if. a?, disclaimer were to be included in the agreement, the Greek- Cypriots could not endorse it. In other words, the Cyprus Government could exercise benign neglect over the consequences of the reopening of the airport, it could ."not go any further. '• >

The Secretary-General noted that this was indeed the gist of the mutter. He had made it clear to Mr. Denktash that for the run-pose of a partial ' interim agreement, the area of Varosha to be considered was an area which was contiguous to the nresent Greek Cypriot zone. V/hile Denktash did net react to this description of the area, he left the door open. The question was now to find a suitable formula through which both sides could maintain their positions and yet claim that they had obtained some advantage froi[\ a partial interim agreement. While Mr. Denktash was interested in stressing that the deal suggested was between the resettlement of Varosha and the. lifting of the air embargo, the":Greek Cypriot side was evidently interested in stressing that the agreement'was between the resettlement of Varosha and the reopening of the Nicosia International Airport. Public statements to this effect by both sides would evidently not be helnful.

The T?oreign ''.inistcr agree! that there was. a need for an " innocuous formulation" of the real linkage existing between the two subjects. As for the area of Varosha to be resettled either under the Government of Cyprus . or under U.N. administration, hs noted that at present the uninhabited area was larger than the one so far offered by the Turkish Cypriots. Mr. Gobbi had indicated that Mr. Denktash:would not be prepared to return areas which j. were now i nhabi ted by Turki.nh population. The national Council would Lo meet in,"; in tin- next few days rind the partial interim agreement would he .•in it.en 01" d i Ken:1.:; ion. Yhifi vii", the only way l.o niMi'c'iM. Kvidontly it" no breakthrough war; achieved in tho next few month.",, -problem:: would develop in tho r.ecorid part of tho year, 'l.'he 'I'urkish Cynriot constitutional nronosals were far anart from tho Greek Cypriot oner.. This war. a further confirmation that the nartial agreement was the only feasible step in the foreseeable future. In reply to a question, the Foreign Minister said that President Kypri.anou had not actually fully briefed the I'lational Council about what would be the consequences of the reopening of the Micosia International Airport; he would be in a better position to do- no if he vere to know what the Turkish Cypriots could be prepared to offer on Varosha. However, the political parties in Cyprus had .• under stood the implications of the reopening of the airnort. He added that, -the Cyprus Oovernneiit would also be prepared to close an eye on the function.'; ng of Ercun Airport. ~-

The Secretary-General recalled that he had explained quite clear ly'-.to Mr. Denhtash the benefits that :rould be derived by the Turkish Cypriot _; corrarrunity from the reopening of -: the Micosia International Airtiort. The Turkish Cypriot leader had expressed great interest. T'ne problem 'still remained that the Cyprus Government was not prepared to na!:e any formal concessions which would imply the de facto lifting of the air embargo. "-.

Tin1? foreign 'Minister indicated that he could riot commit his frovernnent on this matter. However, he believed that If the Turkish Cypriots were '. •prepared to return Varosha in a -way which would make political sense to .;the Oreek side, the Cyprus Government would have to be realistic about it ar>d take the necessary steps. It would represent a difficult ster> to be- taken by the Cyprus Government, but not an impossible one. The matter remained tk.at a way of presenting the partial -.interim agreement had yet to be found; dareful wording was needed. T'ne next step would be to obtain some information from the Turkish Oynriots about their position on Varosha, If nothing were to h.'i'pnen- before the May elections in Greek Cyprus and the June elections in Turkish Cyprus, the talks could hardly survive. • - '•

The Secretary-General sunftosted that the economic consequences of the of the Nicosia Airport could be referred to in a memorandum to be exchanged between the two sides; an aide-memoire, for instance, in which- all matters could be spelled out.

The Foreign Minister said that in his mind the situation was very rflear: If there war, to be a f.ate through which c°Ofls ai"id persons could pass through into the Turkish Cypriot area, ohe Cyprus Government would not question what would happen beyond that r/vte. Of course, the question of air control would renresent a technical problem to be solved jointly. As for the question of sovereignty, the Government would have to be prepared to grant some rights to the United Nations, lie was confident that these problems could be solved once the Turkish Cypriot position on Varosha would b'e nade known. He reiterated that if the Turkish Hypriot offer on Varosha was substantial, President Kyixrianou would accent the mini-package deal. (lie then sketched on a niece of paper the area of Varosha that could be considered as a : significant offer, namely, all the uninhabited part of the City south of Dhernokratia Street and to the buffer zone). President Kyprianou might even decide to make formal pronosals on which the Secretary-General could in turn sound out the Turkish side. The t"»oc rotary-General thought that these ideas should not for the monr-nl. !><> brought up in the r:nn',ex1, of ),hr; intoroornnunn.1 talks. Private consultations would be a bettor forum for tho tine being. Ho then asked to clarify President Kynrianou1^ position on the partial interim agree- . ment.

.The ^oreign Minister undertook to convey his side'n position in a. more detailed manner to the Secretary-General at a later stage.

Ambassador Mavrommatis fel^ that the reaction of Mr. Denktash to the Secretary-General1 s. explanation'-.of the package deal should also be further elaborated.

"Tie r.ocrotary-General recalled that the Turkish Cynriots would not: accept the reopening of Nicosia:International Airport as a quid nro quo :for Varosha but Mr. Denktash was evidently studying the implications of that reopening. The problem remained that for the Turkish Cypriots it was important to present the packagV deal as a nuid -nro quo between the 'lifting of the embargo and the reopening, of Varosha. If this could not be stressed, the whole nackage would lose significance for the Turkish Cypriots. Hirv idea remained that an aide-memoire could well be a device through "which the matter could be solved. :

The Foreign Minister realised that if the natter were to come down ;-to this, namely, that if it were ur> to the Greek Cypriot side to decide whc-.ther to accept a wording palatable to the Turkish Cypriots on the economic restrictions or to reject a reasonable offer on Varosha, the decision wc>uld rest with the Government of Cyprus. In this case, it night even be decided to have a referendum. The matter would be politically very difficult for the Government, particularly if^sorae 30,000 people could return to their- homes. '• ;

Ambassador ^.avrommatis sugf^stcd that the framework for this package should be worked out before the!May elections, otherwise"it could be toe late to save the intercommunal talks;

The DecrGtary-General agreed that the time had come for Mr. Gobbi to discuss in extreme confidentiality with both sides the details of a partial interim agreement. [ :

The ^oreign .'linister said that he could be in /lew York around the end of March for further discussions with the ["Secretary-General if needed. Of course, he was prepared to come;to New York anytime if the Secretary-General thought it advisable.

:-ir. Perez de Cuellar suggested that if a package deal with only two elements were too difficult for.the parties to accept, other elements could be introduced so that the visual duality between Varosha and the airport would be overcome. In this case, maybe some additional economic advantages could be offered to the Turkish-Cynriots in exchange for the reopening of the Nicosia-Larnaca Road. This'would also allow the negotiators to discuss some specific matters within the framework of noint 2. T'ne Fore i CQ Minis tor reiterated that if Mr. derides supported President Kyprianou on the idea of the partial interim agreement, domestic difficulties in southern Cyprus could be overcome. UNITED NATIONS

Jaier iPerez de Cuellar CONFIDENTIAL & 2J2_December 198p

NOTE FOR THE FILE

The Permanent Representative of Cyprus, Ambassador Mavrommatis, telephoned G.L. Sherry at 11.OO a.m. on 22 December and conveyed the following message for the Secretary-General from Foreign Minister Rolandist Rolandis had spoken to President Kyprianou in London about the idea he had outlined to the Secretary-General on 18 December (re-opening of the Nicosia International Airport coupled with a partial lifting of the economic embargo as a quid pro quo for the resettlement of Varosha). The President's reaction to the idea was positive, and he felt that it was worth exploring further. However, the President thought that he would have to clear it with the Council of Ministers (and perhaps also with the National council). A number of details would have to be thoroughly worked out. For example, the text of the disclaimer should be strengthened so as to make it clear that the Greek Cypriots do not recognize the Turkish Cypriot "Federated State" and do not accept exercise of state authority by it. In response to a question, Ambassador Mavrommatis specified that if the Turkish Cypriots were to export their produce by air via the re-opened Nicosia Airport, the Greek Cypriots would of course refrain from their usual practice of suing in foreign courts to assert their property rights. However, the Greek Cypriots would not abandon their claims in this respect; they would simply refrain from pressing those claims, without prejudice. Sherry explained to Ambassador Mavrommatis that the whole scheme had been outlined to Ambassador Kirca as being the Secretary-General* s idea, and without any indication as to whether the Greek Cypriots were favourably inclined to it. Ambassador Mavrommatis undertook to find out from the Foreign Minister whether, and if so when, the Turkish side may be informed that the Greek Cypriot side was favourably inclined to it. cc: Mr. Perez de Cuellar Mr. Urquhart Mr. Liu Mr. Mautner-Markhof GLS File .. :>-NW»(D.RK,.-:CU-N-.NrJ 1-1 1.634 GMT

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Excellency: With reference to item 116 entitled, "Th.e Situation in Afghanistan and its implications for International Peace and Security" and in particular to draft resolution A/35/L.12 on which the Cyprus delegation today abstained, I' beg to reiterate the explanation therefore given on 2 February 1980 by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nlcos Rolandis, following the conclusion of the Sixth Emergency Special Session, which is very much valid today. For easy reference, I attach herewith, a. copy from the afore- mentioned statement by the Foreign Minister of Cyprus. I should be grateful if you would circulate this letter as an official document of the General Assembly, under item 116 of the provisional agenda. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Anttreas V. Mavrommatis Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations

His Excellency Mr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations Plaza New York, N. Y. 10Q1? STATEMENT BY THE FOREIGN MINISTER OF CYPRUS

"We have participated, in the vote and abstained in order to show our interest but also our objection, our protest, our grief and bitterness at the fact that six years after the tragic and condemnable events of 197^, the world community as a whole has not shown sufficient interest and has not found it possible to condemn the invasion effectively and free Cyprus from the occupation troops.

While w.e are suffering from injustice and thousand of foreign troops are still on our soil, we are called upon to concern ourselves with othe-r interventions t I consider this, as contempt for our problem and an affront to the feelings of our people who are suffering and are being oppressed.."'1

GLS/lb THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 12 November 198O

, Your Excellency, The Commander of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus, Major-General Quinn, has transmitted to me the letter dated 18 October 198O addressed to him by your Minister of the Interior and Defence, Mr. Veniamin, ^on,the subject of the report of the Secretariat Survey Team for UNFICYP. I consider it my duty to raise this ' "matter- directly with Your Excellency, having in mind the close and co-operative relationship that has developed over the past sixteen years between the Government of Cyprus and UNFICYP, and in view of the importance that your Government attaches to continuing unimpaired the fulfillment of the mandate entrusted to the United Nations Force by the Security Council. I therefore wish earnestly to appeal to Your Excellency to review this matter personally with a view to avoiding a situation in which the financial basis, the effectiveness and indeed the continuation of this peace-keeping operation might be jeopardized. As you know, Mr. President, I have repeatedly expressed to your Government and to other Governments, and also to the Security Council, my growing concern about the financial situation in UNFICYP. The troop- contributing Governments have made known to me their serious concern over the disproportionate financial burden they have been carrying, and I share that concern. Similar views have been conveyed to me by the major financial contributors to this operation. My periodic and special appeals for increased financial contributions have not so far produced the desired effects. This state of affairs made it necessary for me last May to set up a Survey Team to review the establishment, strength and functioning of UNFICYP in order to assess the scope for possible economies.

_His Excellency Mr. Spyros Kyprianou President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicosia SAaa^

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I have noted the finding, contained in the report of the Team, that significant elements of the humanitarian and related activities of the Force in reality constitute services rendered to the Government of Cyprus and to the people of Cyprus. A substantial portion of the manpower requirements and of the costs incurred by the Force is directly or indirectly attributable to those services. The primary interest of the Government of Cyprus in the continuation of is manifest. In view of the financial situation affecting UNFICYP, it is becoming increasingly '''^"difficult to justify the current practice under which these services have been financed by the United Nations and the troop-contributing Governments. The provisions of paragraph 6 of Security council resolution 186 (1964), which specifies that all costs pertaining to the Force shall be met, in a manner to be agreed upon by them, by the Governments providing the contingents and by the Government of Cyprus, are relevant in this regard. Furthermore, I have noted that UNFICYP has been charged for electric and other utility services at a rate in excess of the entire voluntary contribution of Cyprus to UNFICYP. Bearing in mind all the circumstances, a generous move by your Government to have utility services of this kind rendered to UNFICYP free of charge would be deeply appreciated. I would therefore suggest that we examine jointly a new arrangement under which the Government of Cyprus would assume a fair share of the costs of humanitarian and economic services rendered to it by UNFICYP and absorb the cost of utility services. With your concurrence, my Special Representative in Cyprus and the Force Commander would be prepared to enter without delay into discussions with your Government to that end. I should perhaps add that in my view, any financial commitment undertaken by your Government in this regard could, if so desired, be met solely in local currency. I have undertaken to keep the troop contributing Governments informed about these matters, and shall in due course be reporting to the Security Council as well. You will, I am sure, appreciate the profound interest shown by the troop and financial contributors in a more equitable allocation of the financial burdens of maintaining the united Nations Force in Cyprus. -3-

1 wish to express my confidence that the discussions I have suggested will result at an early date in a fair and appropriate arrangement acceptable to your Government and to the Governments contributing troops or financial support for UNFICYP, as well as to the membership of the Organisation at large. This would ensure the unimpaired continuation of this peace- eping operation, which I consider essential at the present sensitive stage of the search for the fulfillment• of the objectives of the United Nations in relation to the Cyprus problem. Accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Kurt Waldheim i • V-4- •<*.-( ;;

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Excellency,

Upon instructions from my government, I have the honour to refer to a recent letter addressed to your Excellency by the Turkish Cypriot Leader, Mr. R. Denktash, the text of which was published in yesterday's edition of the Turkish Cypriot "Special Hews Bulletin" and in which he saw it fit to repeat allegations that the Cyprus Government had "plans" for the extermination of the Turkish Cypriots. May I point out that these allegations are completely-unfounded. It will no doubt be acknowledged that such statements as the above by Mr. Denktash, do not contribute to the creation of the much needed proper climate for the successful carrying out of the intercommunal dialogue, in a sustained and result-oriented fashion. We, therefore, warmly urge and earnestly hope that you will find it possible to use your good offices so that this acrimony be avoided in the future.

My government which, as your Excellency is aware, is firmly committed to the procedure of the intercommunal talks, in its desire to do its utmost for the creation of a propitious climate for the forthcoming talks, will refrain from any reply to the above allegations. I should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a document of both the Security Council and the General Assembly under item 23 of the Provisional Agenda. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

tf~ Michael^El. Sheriffs Acting Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations

His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations Plaza New York, N.Y. 10017 UNITED NATIONS

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECURITY COUNCIL Thirty-fifth session Thirty-fifth year Item 23 of the provisional agenda* QUESTION OF CYPRUS

Letter dated 29 July 1980 from the Charge d'Affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the United Tfetions addressed to the Secretary-General

I have the honour to tiring to your attention and strongly protest a statement made on 25 July 1980 by the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Denktash. who saw fit to further undermine current efforts to bring about the resumption of meaningful and substantive intercomraunal talks by resorting to provocative declarations which all but thwart the much awaited and worked for resumption of the dialogue. Thus, what other purpose could be served by his public pronouncement that "in Cyprus today3 there exist two independent States", clearly implying that any negotiations will aim at the legalization of the faits accomnlis of the invasion? What else but provocative is his assertion that the so-called "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus", which was created by the ni^ht of a foreign army and the establishment of which was rejected by the Security Council., has acquired status within the meaning of international law, equal to that of a legitimate government recognized as such by all States and international organizations alike?

Allow me to reiterate today my Government's position that the intercomriunal talks should commence without further delay, in a meaningful and result-oriented manner on the basis of the 19 May 1979 10-Point Agreement !_/ which, as I had occasion only a -few days ago to Doint out, incorporates both the February 1977 guidelines and the United Nations resolutions on Cyprus. It is my Government's basic -position that such dialogue should be free from any pre-conditions whatever from either side.

It is our earnest hope that provocative statements, like the ones that _Mr. Denktash has been resorting to of late, will cease, and that your current efforts will succeed in bringing about a meaningful resumption of the intercommunal dialogue which may lead to a just and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions, to the benefit of all Cypriots and of peace in the area,.

* A/35/150. I/ See A/3V620 and Corr.l, annex V.

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I should "be grateful if this letter ire re circulated as a document of the General Assembly under item 23 of the provisional agenda, and of the Security Council.

(Signed) Michael El. SHERIFIS Acting Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations ' f. > .:--• -• -/y-v-^ : . . '••'~Q~ ^nr—n^ • • . -.3

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Ref. 2001/77/2/1 29 July 1980 Excellency: I have the honour to bring to your attention and strongly protest a statement made, on 25 July 1980, by the Turkish Cypriot leader, Ilr. Denktash, who saw it fit to further undermine current efforts to bring about the resumption of meaningful and substantive intercommunal talks by resorting to provocative declarations which all but thwart the much awaited and worked for resumption of the dialogue» Thus, what other purpose could be served by his public pronouncement that "in Cyprus to-day, there exist two independent States", clearly implying that any negotiations will aim at the legalization of the faits-accomplis of the invasion? What else but provocative is his assertion that the so-called "Turkish Federated State of Cyprus" which was created by the might of a foreign army, and the establishment of which was rejected by the Security Council, has acquired status within the meaning of international law, equal to that of a legitimate government recognized as such by all states and international organizations alike? Allow me, Excellency, to reiterate again today my Government's position that the intercommunal talks should commence without further delay, in a meaningful and result-oriented manner on the basis of the 19 May 1979 10-Point Agreement which, as I had occasion only a few days ago to point out, incorporates both the February 1977 guidelines and the United Nations resolutions on Cyprus. It is my . . . /2 page 2

Government's basic position that such dialogue should be free from any preconditions whatever from either side. It is our earnest hope that provocative statements, like the ones that Mr. Denktash has been resorting to of late, will cease, and that your Excellency's current efforts will succeed ,in bringing about a meaningful resumption of the intercommunal dialogue which may lead to a just and lasting solution of the Cyprus problem, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions, to the benefit of all Cypriots and of peace in the area. I should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly (under Agenda item 23) and of the Security Council. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration. r-.

Michael El. Sherifis Acting Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations

His Excellency, 'Mr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary—General of the United Nations United Nations Plaza New York, N.Y. 10017 -•* TEl__ (-212) 6B6-e016 13 EAST -4OTH STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. 1OO1S

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Excellency, Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour

to bring to your Excellency's attention an inflammatary and, indeed, revealing account of the motives and intent which prompted Turkey to invade Cyprus in 1974 as given by the then Foreign Minister of Turkey Mr. Gunes, and published in the Turkish Newspaper Hurriyet, on 20 July 1980. This account reads: "....Sadrasam Solkollu Mehmet Pasha said to the Venetian Ambassador following the defeat of the Turkish Navy at Lapanto: 'By destroying our navy you cut our beard. We, by taking the island of Cyprus, cut your arm. A shaven beard grows stronger but a severed arm does not grow back.1 With these words of Mehmet Pasha, uttered more than four hundred years ago, the importance of Cyprus was openly exposed. In fact, Cyprus is valuable, as a right arm, for a country interested in its defence or for its expansionist aims, if it harbours such aims. Or using a modern terminology, Cyprus is a huge aircraft carrier that was anchored in the most strategic point of the East. Mediterranean. It keeps the whole East Mediterranean under military control. It is one step off the Turkish coast and two steps from the Arab Peninsula. It is like the guardian of the Suez Canal. Without keeping in mind this strategic importance of Cyprus one cannot understand the July 20 peace operation, or rather it is impossible to understand the whole Cyprus crisis."

. /2 His Excellency, Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations New York, New York 10017 /" 7 , TEI (212) 686-8016 f 13 EAST 40TH STREET NEW YORK. N. Y. 1OO18

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Excellency, Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour

to bring to your Excellency's attention an inflammatary and, indeed, revealing account of the motives and intent which prompted Turkey

to invade Cyprus in 1974 as given by the then Foreign Minister of

Turkey Mr. Gunes, and published in the Turkish Newspaper Hurriyet,

on 20 July 1980. This account reads:

"....Sadrasam Solkollu Mehmet Pasha said to the Venetian Ambassador following the defeat of the Turkish Navy at Lapanto: 'By destroying our navy you cut our beard. We, by taking the island of Cyprus, cut your arm. A shaven beard grows stronger but a severed arm does not grow back.' With these words of Mehmet Pasha, uttered more than four hundred years ago, the importance of Cyprus was openly exposed. In fact, Cyprus is valuable, as a right arm, for a country interested in its defence or for its expansionist aims, if it harbours such aims. Or using a modern terminology, Cyprus is a huge aircraft carrier that was anchored in the most strategic point of the East Mediterranean. It keeps the whole East Mediterranean under military control. It is one step off the Turkish coast and two steps from the Arab Peninsula. It is like the guardian of the Suez Canal. Without keeping in mind this strategic importance of Cyprus one cannot understand the July 20 peace operation, or rather it is impossible to understand the whole Cyprus crisis."

. . . /2 His Excellency, Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations New York, New York 10017 -2-

The above statement emanating from a key political personality

Turkey who, more significantly, was his country'syFcreign Minister at the time of the invasion, authoritatively disproves the allegations advance\1 ^ so many a time by Turkish officials tha//t the invasion of

Cyprus wak a "Peace-keeping Operation" destined "to restore \ / constitutionSal order" and to "protect the Tu'rkish Cypriot Community". / Mr. Gunes find\ it possible now to even p<3fint an accusing finger to some friends v

States to a certai\ extent because it/suits their interests, want to see the Cyprus prbbleV m merely ~as/ou7 r desire to protect the Turkish

Community in the islan\. Whereas/, the actual problem is the securitv \ / of the 45 million Turks igi the ^motherland together with the Turks in the island and the mainoen

Thus/ three days after the above statement by Mr. Gunes, the Turkish/fcypriot Leader Mr. Denktash made\a statement to the press, on 23 Jul\/ 1980 in which he defiantly raised a ^number of issues which are anything but conducive to the resumption of talks. Thus,

Mr. IXenktash said that President Kyprianou rejected\the Makarios-

Den/Ktash and the Kyprianou-Denktash Agreeements, deni\d the population exchange and relies on the illusion of the return of the" refugees . \ He went on to declare that, if these constituted Mr. Kyprianou's

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Tlie above statement emanating from a. key political personality of Turkey who, more significantly, was his country's Foreign Minister at the time of the invasion, authoritatively disproves the allegations advanced so many a time by Turkish officials that the invasion of Cyprus was a "Peace-keeping Operation" destined "to restore constitutional order" and to "protect the Turkish Cypriot Community". Mr. Gunes finds it possible now to even point an accusing finger to some friends of .Turkey and declare in the same statement: "Many States to a certain extent because it suits their interests, want

to see the Cyprus problem merely as our desire to protect the Turkish

Community in the island. Whereas, the actual problem is the security of the 45 million Turks in the motherland together with the Turks

in the island and the maintenance of the balance in the Middle East". Statements such as those by Mr. Gunes, although useful to beyond the extent that they reveal/any doubt the expansionist aims of Turkey and may convince even her staunchest supporters of her real objectives,

are certainly to be deplored inasmuch as, inter alia, they help entrench or create new insurmountable obstacles in Your Excellency's efforts, and ours, for the resumption of meaningful and substantive intercommunal talks.

Thus, three days after the above statement by Mr. Gunes, the Turkish Cypriot Leader Mr. Denktash made a statement to the press, on 23 July 1980 in which he defiantly raised a number of issues which are anything but conducive to the resumption of talks. Thus, Mr. Denktash said that President Kyprianou rejected the Makarios- Denktash and the Kyprianou-Denktash Agreeements, denied the population

exchange and relies on the illusion of the return of the refugees.

He went on to declare that, if these constituted Mr. Kyprianou's

' ,' . . . /3 basis for discussion, then it is really unnecessary to discuss the

Cyprus problem with him. Furthermore, Mr. Denktash added: "Those who still dream that the Turkish Cypriot people will go back to the pre-1974 period cannot be expected to negotiate with the

Turkish Cypriots..."

From these statements it is quite evident that Mr. Denktash is not interested in the resumption of the intercommunal talks and is using his familiar method of undermining any effort for progress.

While strongly protesting on behalf of my Government the content and purport of the above statements, I wish to reiterate our full support to Your Excellency's efforts for the resumption of the intercommunal talks on the basis of the 10-point Agreement reached in May 1979 ,which incorporates the February 1977 Guidelines, as well as the United Nations Resolutions on Cyprus.

I should be greatful if you were to circulate this letter as a United Nations Document under General Assembly item 23 entitled

"Question of Cyprus" and of the Security Council.

Please accept. Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Michael El. Sherifi: Deputy Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations Charge d'Affaires a.i. PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS TO THE UNITED NATIONS 13 EAST .4OTH STREET 0 r 'ft NEW YORK. N. Y. 1OO16

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His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations

Excellency: We have the honour to enclose herewith the text of an agreement,we signed today,concerning the establishment of

Diplomatic Relations between our two countries, and to request that it may be circulated as document of the United Nations. Please accept/ Excellency, the assurances of our highest consideration.

Henricus A. F, Heidweiller Michael El. Sherifis Ambassador Extraordinary and Acting Permanent Representative Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cyprus Permanent Representative of to the United Nations Surinarae to the United Nations The Government of the Republic of Suriname and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, desirous of developing and strengthening their relations in the interest of peace and cooperation among peoples, and on the basis of mutual respect for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as on the principles of non-interference in internal affairs of any country, on the non- use of force in international relations, of the pacific settlement of disputes and of other principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, have agreed to establish Diplomatic Relations at Ambassadorial level as of July 25, 1980.

Signed in New York on the 25th day of July 1980.

For the Government"" o f the F~or the Government of the Republic of Suriname Republic of Cyprus

fenricus A. F. Heidweiller Michael El. Sherifis* Ambassador Extraordinary and Acting Permanent Plenipotentiary Representative to the Permanent Representative to the United Nations United Nations UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL GENERAL SECURITY A/35/180 S/1390H ASSEMBLY COUNCIL 2h April 1980

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECURITY COUNCIL Thirty-fifth session Thirty-fifth year Item 23 of the preliminary list* QUESTION OF CYPRUS

Letter dated 23 April 1980 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General

Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to draw your attention to further and serious violations of the airspace of the Republic of Cyprus toy two jet fighters of the Turkish airforce, which on IT April repeatedly flew over "both the occupied areas as well as the free areas of the Republic of Cyprus from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

The jet fighters were observed as follows:

At 9-57 a.m. and 10.1*6 a.m. these aircraft flew north of Kyrenia in a westerly direction.

Between 10.^6 a.m. and 10.57 a.m. they flew over the areas of Morphou, Agion Trimithias, Malounta, Orounta, Vizakia, Xeros, Limnitis and Polis Chrysochous.

Between 11 and 11.05 a.m. the two aircraft flew over Filia, Agia Marina, Skilloura, Ayios Vassilios, Ayios Ermolaos and Sisklipos and made two dives to an altitude of 300 metres , strafing with machine gun fire the area of Ayios Ermolaos, where Turkish military exercises were taking place.

Also between 11.10 and 11.15 a.m. Turkish military aircraft violated the airspace of Cyprus over Asprovounaron, Melousia and Piroi.

In strongly protesting, on behalf of my Government, the above aggressive actions of Turkey, I wish to point out that these actions take place once again

* A/35/50. 80-10078 A/35/180 S/1390U English Page 2

at a crucial phase of the Cyprus situation, thereby clearly demonstrating Turkey's lack of political will towards finding a peaceful solution of the Cyprus problem.

I should be grateful if you were to circulate this letter as a document of the General Assembly, under item 23 of the preliminary list, and of the Security Council.

(Signed) Andreas V. MAVROMMATIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations C( t (i _. < aia> sefi-eoio

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23 April 1980 Excellency:

Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honoi

to draw your attention to further and serious violations of th« airspace of the Republic of Cyprus by two jet fighters of the

Turkish airforce which on 17 April repeatedly flew over both t] occupied areas as well as the free areas of the Republic of

Cyprus from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

The jet fighters were observed as follows:

At 9:57 a.m. and 10:46 a.m. these aircraft flew northj of Kyrenia in a westerly direction. Between 10:46 a.m. and 10:57 a.m. they flew over the areas of Morphou, Agion Trimithias, Malounta, Orounta, Vizakia* Xeros, Limnitis and Polis Chrysochous. Between 11:00 a.m. and 11:05 a-rm. the two aircraft

flew over Filia, Agia Marina, Skilloura, Ayios Vassilios, Ayioj Ermolaos and Sisklipos and made two dives to an altitude of 3j \ meters, strafing with machine gun fire the area of Ayios ErmolJ

where Turkish military exercises' were taking place.

His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General United Nations New York N.Y. 10017 Page 2

Also between 11:10 and ll:15a.m. Turkish military aircjf

violated the airspace of Cyprus over Asprovounaron, Melousia ai

Piroi.

In strongly protesting, on behalf of my Government, tl

above aggressive actions of Turkey, I wish to point out that thl 1I actions take place once again at a crucial phase of the Cyprusf

situation, thereby clearly demonstrating Turkey's lack of poli

will towards finding a peaceful solution of the Cyprus problem.|

I should be grateful if you were to circulate this lei

as a United Nations Document under General Assembly item 21 en1

"Question of Cyprus" and of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highe;

consideration.

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Ref. No. 2002/77/2/1 17 March 1980 ,-, rT -* Excellency: Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to bring to Your Excellency's attention provocative recent statements made by the Turkish Cypriot leader Mr.

Rauf Denktash wherein he threatens to declare an independent state, and to reopen Greek Cypriot hotels in Varosha. As reported by the clandestine Turkish Cypriot radio station (Bayrak) , on 16 March, 1980, Mr. Denktash stated the following: "We are anyway independent despite the word 'federation' on -our name" and added: "with our soil, our soldiers, our constitution, our government and all the organs of our government, we are fully independent in every field and we are a state

and a government equal to the Greek Cypriots,. " Mr. Denktash declared

His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General United Nations New York N.Y. 10017 Page 2 that "the issue consists of recognition and requesting other states to recognize us."

Mr. Denktash furthermore threatened again that "at least a few (Greek-Cypriot owned) hotels in Faraagusta should be reopened in the near future." It is to be regretted that, at a delicate time when Your Excellency is carrying out intensive efforts for the resumption of the intercommunal talks, Mr. Denktash resorts to these inflammatory and provocative statements obviously aiming at undermining your efforts and, thus, manifesting the true partitionist intentions of the Turkish side. While lodging a strong protest on behalf'of my Government, I wish to express the earnest hope that Your Excellency will find it possible to effectively intervene with a view to putting an end to this unacceptable attitude which could seriously hamper the efforts for the resumption of the intercommunal talks. I should be grateful if this letter were circulated as a document of the General Assembly and of the Security Council. Please, accept Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration..

Michael El. Sherifis Deputy Permanent Representative Charge d1 Affaires a.i. '. /

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CONFIDENTIAL 5 February 1980

NOTES ON THE MEETING VflTH THE FOREIGN MINISTER OF CYPRUS

Held at United Nations Headquarters on k February 1980 at 1100 hours

Present:

The Secretary-General Mr. Nicos Rolandis, Foreign Minister Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar of Cyprus Mr. George L. Sherry Mr. Andreas V. Mavrommatis, Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations Mr. Alecos Shiambos, Chef de Cabinet to the Minister

Foreign Minister Rolandis, referring to the resumption of the intercommunal talks, emphasized the importance of thorough preparation as to the substantive matters on which progress was expected to be achieved. The problem was that Varosha was specified in the 19 May 1979 accord to be the priority element. The Turkish Cypriots had made it clear that they would require a quid pro quo for any withdrawal from Varosha. On the Greek Cypriot side, it was necessary to ensure that the future shape of a settlement, or future Greek Cypriot territorial claims, should not be prejudiced for the sake of Varosha. It was also necessary to bear in mind Denktash's threat to reactivate some of the Varosha hotels under Turkish jCypriot auspices, which would of course affect adversely the possibility of resuming the talks. --However, the hotels were in such poor shape structurally that a large investment would be needed to put them back in shape. Moreover, it appeared that Ankara did not support Denktash's position in this regard as long as there was a chance of resuming the intercommunal talks. Mr. Rolandis confirmed his side's acceptance of the Secretary-General's paper ("opening statement") for the resumption of the talks, and of certain procedural suggestions that had been conveyed by Mr. Galindo-Pohl. He wondered if the Secretary-General would object to publicizing this decision. There followed a discussion, at the end of which the Secretary-General indicated that if the Greek Cypriots publicly stated their approval, the Turkish Cypriots might be inclined to do the reverse. Acceptance of the approach should therefore be made public by the Secretary-General only after both sides had agreed to it. When meeting Mr. Denktash on 7 February, Mr. Galindo-Pohl would, if asked, indicate that as far as was known, the Greek Cypriots would have no strong objections to the Secretary-General's approach as reflected in the "opening statement". -2-

Mr. Rolandis recalled his Government's announcement that the social insurance system would resume payments to Turkish Cypriot beneficiaries, and that Turkish Cypriot workers. could come to the south for employment. He indicated that United Nations escorts might "be required for this purpose. These measures vere the first in a series of initial practical steps that his side would "be prepared to consider. In addition, the following might be considered: (1) Payment of substantial economic aid to the Turkish Cypriot leadership, both in local currency and in foreign exchange. This vould be a large one-time grant which could perhaps be given to EVKAF for distribution. (2) Joint projects under the auspices of the United Nations Development Programme. (3) A reconsideration of the question of reopening Nicosia International Airport. His side considered this politically preferable to legitimizing the Turkish Cypriot airport at Tymbou (Erean). Mr. Rolandis explained that these steps, which might be considered as a quid pro quo for Varosha, were also designed to reduce the economic disparity between the two communities, which was an important long-term problem. Mr. Perez de Cuellar said that Mr. Rolandis' suggestions would be studied carefully, and that the Secretary-General's own ideas would be reviewed in the light of the new position of the Cyprus Government. The Secretary-General said that he was encouraged by Mr. Rolandis' practical approach to the problem which took into account the economic strength of the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriot complaint that they had never benefited from the central government. Mr. Rolandis stressed the importance of avoiding proposals that would set various groups of refugees against each other. He was planning to meet Secretary of State Vance in Washington on 5 February and would urge him to lend his' Government's support to the Cyprus Government's ideas. Current American plans for large-scale assistance to Turkey should provide the necessary leverage. Reopening the Nicosia International Airport would of course involve certain other questions, such as the issuance of passports for Turkish Cypriots, which his Government would be prepared to consider sympathetically. The Secretary-General said that the problem of the administration of the airport was a complex one which would have to be resolved. He felt that while it was advisable to discuss the new suggestions with the United States, it should also be borne in mind that the Turks were generally allergic to any hint of pressure, either from the Big Powers or even from their European friends. Mr. Perez de Cuellar asked whether Mr. Rolandis had in mind a phased resettlement of Varosha, and if so, what parts of the town would be included in a first step. Mr. Rolandis recalled that Mr. Denktash had proposed the resettlement of about 30,000 Greek Cypriots, which indicated the size of the area to be covered. While the details could be left to a later stage, the Fama^usta municipal limits might be taken as a basis. He stressed that, so far,.only President Kyprianou and the six persons present in this room knew about his side's suggestions. He would also convey his suggestions to Mr. Vance, but would emphasize the importance of maintaining -3-

confidentiality and avoiding leaks. If "by 7 February Mr. Denktash would indicate acceptance of the Secretary-General's approach, it might be possible to initiate consultations vith the Turkish Cypriots on the substantive matters. The Secretary-General and Mr. Perez de Cuellar referred to the possibility of the latter's visiting Ankara, Athens and Nicosia in advance of the resumption of the intercommunal talks so as to obtain assurances about the parties' readiness to make substantive progress in those talks. Mr. Perez de Cuellar could use this opportunity to sound out Ankara about Mr. Rolandis' new suggestions. If the Secretary-General's own presence were deemed helpful, he would be prepared to come to the intercommunal talks provided there was evidence of progress. Mr. Rolandis agreed that if the necessary preparatory work were done and if a breakthrough were in sight, the Secretary-General's personal presence would be extremely helpful. He very much favoured the idea of Mr. Perez de Cuellar's visit to the area. He noted that President Kyprianou was planning visits to the United Kingdom, France and Italy beginning 26 February. The Secretary-General suggested that if Mr. Perez de Cuellar came back with a favourable report from his consultations in the three capitals, it might be possible to envisage resumption of the intercommunal talks around 10 March. Mr. Sherry emphasized the importance of obtaining firm commitments from Ankara in advance of the talks, since Mr. Denktash had been adopting a fairly negative position on this subject in public and might not entirely share the Turkish Government's favourable attitude. Mr. Rolandis recalled that there had been no answer as yet from the Turkish Cypriot side concerning the Secretary-General's latest suggestions on the question of missing persons. There were pressures on his Government, especially from the relatives of the missing persons, to take up this matter during the current session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. Mr. Perez de Cuellar said that Mr. Galindo-Pohl had again approached the Turkish Cypriots on this matter and hoped to obtain a reply from Mr. Denktash shortly.

cc. Secretary-General (Mr. Mautner-Markhof) Mr. Perez de Cuellar Mr. Brian E. Urquhatt Mr. Galindo-Pohl Mr. G.L. Sherry