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UN Secretariat Item Scan - Barcode - Record Title Paffe 8 Date 14/06/2006 Time 5:01:52PM S-0903-0001-08-00001 Expanded Number S-0903-0001 -08-00001 items-in-Cyprus - general - personal papers Date Created 04/12/1975 Record Type Archival Item Container S-0903-0001 : Peackeeping - Cyprus 1971-1981 Print Name of Person Submit Image Signature of Person Submit GLS/jm CONFIDENTIAL POINTS FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT KYPRIANOU (HAVANA, SEPTEMBER 1979) 1. Both sides have in the past accepted the concept of a solution of the constitutional and territorial aspects of the Cyprus problem on the basis of a bi-zonal federation. It is not helpful for the Cyprus Government to go back on this commitment. Nor does it make sense to argue that the acceptance of a bi-zonal solution would be tantamount to accept- s- ing the Turkish interpretation of that term. The Greek Cypriot side can safely accept the term "bi-zonal" while specifying that its full meaning remains to be negotiated during the talks. 2. The Secretary-General and his colleagues distinctly remember that paragraph 3 of the 1977 guidelines (which refers to "certain practical difficulties which may arise for the Turkish Cypriot community") referred to the security concerns of the Turkish Cypriots. This was clearly understood by both Makarios and Denktash? President Kyprianou, who was not present, is in no position to question that fact. / 3. The passage of point 6 of the 19 May 1979 accord referring to "initial practical measures by both sides to promote...the return to normal conditions" is clearly meant to be negotiated within the framework of the intercommunal talks. It is not helpful for the Greek Cypriot side to attempt to exclude that subject from the agenda of the talks. Indeed, carefully negotiated arrangements under this point are the only available quid pro quo for obtaining Turkish consent to the resettlement of Varosha. 2. 4. The "draft memorandum" is a fair and balanced basis for the resumption of the talks, and it is in the interest of the Greek Cypriots to let the negotiating process go forward as soon as possible. It is therefore most important to exercise restraint in international fora, and to avoid any actions likely to complicate the Secretary- General' s task under his mission of good offices. C It was agreed to resume the .intercoromunal talks on 15 June 1979. 2 . J he/UN resolutions ie Makarios/Denktash guidelines of 12 February 1977. V V The constitution will provrde. for a(/truiy federal state.] 4. There should be respect for human rights and fundamental -^^^~~~^i freedoms ojf .all l ccitizen: s <p? thejlopuolic^fyj. conformity x^ .0"£H! K/UKAtft -, /l^/Vrt'VvCf ^I^VCXHICOX * 0 with uman rights covenants and Conventions. The talks will deal with all territorial and constitutional aspects. - . .. Priority will be given to reaching agreement on the .... resettlement of Varosha under UK auspices, liljV fcfta-1—imp±e7iTeTi ttrtrl-oii—of1--th-rsT"H1| •simultaneously v/ith the beginning of the consideration the interlocutors of the constitutional aaad. territorial y aspects of a comprehensive -settlement,,..- ..•£ 7. It was agreed to abstain .from .any a'ction which might jeopardize the outcome of the talk rized.J The independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity non-ay.gnment o£ the Republic should be adequately guaranteed Tne intercommunal talks will .be carried out in*a continuing and sustained manner, avoiding any delay. It was agreed to resume'rthe inter communal talks on 15 June 1979. The basis for the talks will be the Makarios/Denktash guidelines of 12 February 1977 and the UN resolutions relevant to the Cyprus question. _,* • I • \s $• There should be respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of all citizens:of the Republic. f^\> • The talks will deal with .'all territorial and constitutional aspects. Prior'It/y^WHQ: ;fe*3~.given dio reaching .agreement _on the resettlement of Varoshacunder UrJ auspices simultaneously with the beginning of the consideration by the interlocutors of the constitutional and. territorial aspects of a comprehensive settlement. After agreement on Varosha has been reached it will\he implemented without awaiting the outcome of the discussion on other aspects of the Cyprus problem. , Hy .. It was agreed to abstain .'from any action which might jeopardize the outcome of the talks, and special importance • ^ V? I • ; will be given to initial[practical measures by both sides to promote good will, mutual confidence and the return to normal conditions13^^^ej?--feQ^a^yr4-^^ •£>£ trhe—G~ypr.u.a-,..p.rnblem« - 2 - The demilitarization of the Republic of Cyprus is envisaged, and matters relating thereto will be discussed. The independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic shuuld be adequately guaranteed against union in whole or in part with any other country and against any form of partition or secession. The intercomrnunal talks will be carried out in a continuing and sustained manner, avoiding any delay. \ .-t ^ UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY COUNCIL m^D~^W 1 December ^^ ORIGINAL: ENGLISH REPORT BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE UNITED NATIONS OPERATION IN CYPRUS (for the period 1 June 1978 to 30 November 1978) CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 2 I. COMPOSITION AND DEPLOYMENT OF UNFICYP 3 II. UNFICYP OPERATIONS FROM 1 JUNE 1978 TO 30 NOVEMBER 1978 k A. Mandate and concept of operations k B. Liaison and co-operation . 5 C. Freedom of movement of UNFICYP 5 D. Maintenance of the cease-fire . 6 E. Maintenance of the status quo 7 F. Mines 7 G. Humanitarian and normalization functions in the north 8 H. Turkish Cypriots in the south 9 III. LAW AND ORDER - UNCIVPOL 9 IV. HUMANITARIAN AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS 10 V. GOOD OFFICES OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 12 VI. FINANCIAL ASPECTS 13 VII, OBSERVATIONS 15 MAP: Deployment of UNFICYP, November 1978 78-27839 S/129^6 English Page 2 INTRODUCTION 1. The present report on the United Nations operation in Cyprus covers developments from 1 June 1978 to 30 November 1978 and brings up to date the record of activities of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) pursuant to the mandate laid down in Security Council resolution 186 (196U) of h March 196U and subsequent resolutions of the Council concerning Cyprus, including, most recently, resolution ^30 (1978) of l6 June 1978. 2. The Security Council, in its resolution ^30 (1978), requested me to continue the mission of good offices, entrusted to me in paragraph 6 of resolution 367 (1975) to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of that resolution h30 (1978) by 30 November 1978. Developments on,this subject are summarized in section V of this report. S/129^6 English Page 3 I. COMPOSITION AND DEPLOYMENT OF UNFICYP 3. The table below shows the strength of UNFICYP as of 30 November 1978: Military Total Austria HQ UNFICYP 5 Infantry battalion UNAB Ik 301 Military police company 6 312 Canada HQ UNFICYP 8 Infantry battalion - 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) ^68 Signals squadron 19 Medical centre 7 Military police company 13 515 Denmark HQ UNFICYP 5 Infantry battalion UN XXX 3^2 Military police company 13 360 Finland HQ UNFICYP 6 Military police company 5 11 Ireland • HQ UNFICYP 6 6 Sweden HQ UNFICYP 8 Infantry battalion UN 70C ko6 Military police company 13 ^27 United Kingdom HQ UNFICYP 2k HQ BRITCON ' 5 Armoured reconnaissance squadron - B Squadron 3rd Royal Tank Regiment 119 Infantry battalion - 3rd Battalion The Light Infantry 3^2 HQ support regiment kO Engineer detachment 8 Signals squadron 53 Army aviation flight 19 Transport squadron 101 Medical centre 6 Ordnance detachment 15 Workshop 39 Military police company 8 B Flight 8k helicopter squadron, RAF 38 8l7 Total military personnel 2 kkB Civilian police Australia .. 20 Sweden i^ Total civilian police 3^ Total UNFICYP 2 kS>2 S/129*t6 English Page k k. During the period under review, the Government of Austria withdrew the 20 additional engineers who were temporarily employed to carry out some urgent repairs at the Austrian contingent base camp in Famagusta (see S/12723, para. 6). 5. The Secretary-General is keeping the strength of the Force under constant review, bearing in mind the manning requirements for carrying out the operational commitment of UNFICYP under its mandate and financial limitations. 6. The current detailed deployment of UNFICYP is shown on the map attached to this report. T- Mr. Reinaldo Galindo-Pohl continues to be my Special Representative in Cyprus, and the Force remains under the command of Major-General James Joseph Quinn. II. UNFICYP OPERATIONS FROM 1 JUNE 1978 TO 30 NOVEMBER 1978 A. Mandate and concept of operations 8. The function of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus was originally defined by the Security Council in its resolution 186 (196U) of k March 196U in the following terms: "in the interest of preserving international peace and security, to use its best efforts to prevent a recurrence of fighting and, as necessary, to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law and order and a return to normal conditions". That mandate, which was conceived in the context of the confrontation between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, and between the Cyprus National Guard and the Turkish Cypriot fighters, has been repeatedly reaffirmed by the Council, most recently in its resolution k30 (1978) of 16 June 1978. In connexion with the events that have occurred since 15 July 197^, the Council adopted a number of resolutions, some of which have affected the functioning of UNFICYP arid, in some cases, have required UNFICYP to perform certain additional or modified functions.