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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

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.

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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. !_/

9. In supervising the cease-fire lines of the National Guard and the Turkish forces and the area between those lines, UNFICYP continues to use its best efforts to prevent a recurrence of fighting by persuading both parties to refrain from

I/ These include resolutions 353 (197*0 of 20 July, 35** (197*0 of 23 July, 355 (197*0 of 1 August, 357 (197*0 of l*t August, 358 (197*0 and 359 (197*0 of 15 August, 360 (197*0 of 16 August, 36l (197*0 of 30 August, 36*t (197*0 and 365 (197*0 of 13 December 197*+, 367 (1975) of 12 March, 370 (1975) of 13 June and 383 (1975) of 13 December 1975, 391 (1976) of 15 June and it01 (1976) of Ik December 1976, *t!0 (1977) of 16 June, klk (.1977) of 15 September and *t22 (1977) of 15 December 1977 and 1430 (1978) of 16 June 1978. S/129^6 English Page 5 violations of the cease-fire by shooting, by forward movement or by construction of new defensive positions (see sect. D below). Efforts also continue to provide security for farmers, shepherds and other civilians of both communities living or working in the area between the lines, as a normalization measure and in keeping with the established practice since the closing months of 197^ (see sect. E).

10. UNFICYP continues to use its best efforts to discharge its functions with regard to the security, welfare and well-being of the Greek Cypriots living in the northern part of the island. UNFICYP access to that area remains restricted, but humanitarian work has been carried out on a reasonably satisfactory scale (see sects. C and G). There has been an increase in the transfer of Greek Cypriots fron north to south since my last report (S/12723), a total of 150 having moved during the period under review. In addition, 70 Maronites have moved to the south during the same period.

11. In addition to humanitarian measures implemented directly by them, UNFICYP military and civilian police contingents have continued to support and assist the relief operations co-ordinated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UHHCR) in co-operation with the World Food Programme (WFP).

12. The civilian police contingents of UNFICYP continue to discharge certain functions handed over to them by the International Committee of the Red Cross (iCRC) at the time of the withdrawal of its delegation from Cyprus on 30 June 1977 (see S/123^2, para. 12, and S/12723, para. 11). The third ICRC temporary mission, consisting of two delegates of the Committee, visited the island in September 1978. The delegates travelled widely throughout Cyprus and conferred with officials of the Cyprus Government, the Turkish Cypriot community and UNFICYP.

13- UNFICYP has continued to visit on a regular basis Turkish Cypriots still residing in the south (see sect. H below).

B. Liaison and co-operation

1^. UNFICYP has continued to emphasize to both sides the essential requirement of full co-operation at all levels to enable it to carry out its role effectively. Liaison between UNFICYP and both the Turkish forces and the National Guard remains satisfactory. Meetings between the Commander of UNFICYP and the Commanders of the National Guard and of the Turkish forces are arranged as required and, additionally, meetings at the Chief of Staff level are held with both sides at regular intervals. Similar meetings between UNFICYP Sector Commanders and their counterparts in the National Guard and Turkish forces continue to be held. A constructive atmosphere has prevailed at all these meetings.

C. Freedom of movement of UNFICYP

15. UNFICYP continues to have access to Greek Cypriot habitations in the north. Officers making liaison visits, in performance of humanitarian tasks, continue to have the opportunity to speak with Greek Cypriots there in privacy. S/129^6 English Page 6

16. UNFICYP access from its installations situated in the north to installations between the lines continues to be limited. This restriction has an adverse effect on the operational effectiveness of the Force, particularly during hours of darkness. Furthermore, it imposes administrative difficulties, including lengthy supply routes and, in some cases, expensive resupply by air, with a resultant increase in the costs of the Force.

IT- As of 1 August 19T85 the Turkish Cypriot civilian authorities took over from the military authorities responsibility for controlling access to the north. In October, following the entry into force of the winter schedule for access to the north, negotiations were held with the Turkish Cypriot authorities and as a result, the hours during which access routes were open were extended slightly beyond those in effect during the summer months and well beyond last winter's.

18. Access to the north has also been affected by the recent action of the Turkish Cypriot authorities denying entry to most privately owned motor vehicles that carry registration plates issued by the Cyprus Government. Discussions are under way in an effort to ease the problem of access to the north for recreational and related purposes.

D. Maintenance of the cease-fire

19- UNFICYP surveillance over the area between the cease-fire lines is based upon an established system of observation posts which ensure observation and reporting of cease-fire violations. The total number of observation locations is 135, of which 65 are permanently manned. The remaining locations permit occasional observation over specific areas at certain times of the day or night. Standing patrols are deployed as necessary on a temporary basis until such time as a cease-fire violation ceases. In addition to surveillance from fixed points, UNFICYP places emphasis on ^conducting frequent mobile patrols by day and night along established routes throughout the length of the area between the lines.

20. As part of its role in regard to the maintenance of the cease-fire, UNFICYP keeps a careful daily check on all confirmed shooting incidents and movements forward. All such incidents are investigated and the results forwarded to the respective side on a daily and weekly basis. Both sides have co-operated by deploying their own liaison officers and establishing close contact with UNFICYP headquarters as and when required. During this period, UNFICYP has recorded an approximate daily average of less than one shooting incident, none of them serious.

21. Violations by forward movement have been of a temporary nature, the personnel concerned withdrawing to their cease-fire lines shortly after entering the area between the lines and, in most cases, immediately after being informed by UNFICYP of the violation. Patrols sent by the Turkish forces between Pyla and Troulli Hill have ceased (see 3/121*63, para. 19, and S/12723, para. 18).

22. As the cease-fire lines are now almost completely stabilized, very few encroachments by construction of new positions forward of those lines were attempted in the period under review. However, improvements to existing positions and English Page 7

construction of new fortifications by the National Guard on or very close to the cease-fire lines continue to be a source of concern, as such works cause increased tension.

E. Maintenance of the status quo

23- The cease-fire lines extend to a length of about 180 kilometres across the island, from Kato Pyrgos on the north-west coast to Dherinia near the east coast, south of Famagusta. The Turkish side has a common line of approximately U5 kilometres with the British Eastern Sovereign Base Area. The total area between the lines, the width of which ranges from 20 metres at some points in Nicosia to 7 kilometres in an area south-east of the city, covers about 3 per cent of the land area of the island. The UNFICYP position in the area between the lines is based on the requirement to maintain the cease-fire as established over four years of UNFICYP practice (see S/12253, para. 19).

2k. Maintenance of the status quo in the confrontation area within urban Nicosia in particular is a matter of some concern to UNFICYP, as, owing to the proximity and irregular configuration of the lines, the slightest chanpe can lead to increased tension or retaliatory action by the opposing side (see S/12723, para. 22).

25. In some areas different interpretations of the cease-fire lines still exist. Both sides have been provided with a trace of their respective cease-fire lines as recorded by UNFICYP. The Turkish forces have declined to review their cease-fire line with UNFICYP. Discussions with the National Guard to resolve remaining cease-fire line differences are continuing.

26. UNFICYP has endeavoured to facilitate normal farming activity, especially by providing escorts to enable farmers to work their fields and orchards in sensitive areas. Currently, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot farmers work some 115 different locations in the area between the lines.

27- Quantities of commercial commodities and other movable properties are still being taken from houses and other premises in the new town of Famagusta (Varosha) (see S/12723, para. 2k}. The Turkish Cypriot authorities have indicated that records are being kept and that certain properties already taken will be accounted for in the event of a political agreement.

F. Mines

28. No additional mine fields have been detected in the past year. No progress has been made in getting either side to release its mine-field records to UNFICYP.

29. A project is currently under way to improve the mine-field warning sign system to reduce further the potential danger to civilians and UNFICYP personnel. S/129^6 English Page 8

G. Humanitarian and normalization functions in the north

30. UNFICYP continues to discharge humanitarian functions and to promote normalization of the living conditions of the Greek Cypriots remaining in the north. Since my last report, there have been limited improvements in their living conditions: temporary visits to the south for family reasons have been made possible on an ad hoc basis, both directly and through the good offices of UIIFICYP. However, requests by Greek Cypriots returning to the island from abroad to visit their relatives in the north have not been granted. The Turkish Cypriot authorities maintain that Greek Cypriots coming from abroad and wishing to visit the Karpas area should arrive in Cyprus through ports of entry in the north.

31. The recent improvements in pension and social welfare benefits provided by the Cyprus Government have also benefited the Greek Cypriots in the north.

32. Permanent transfers have increased during the period under review, the main reason being that, for lack of secondary school facilities, Greek Cypriot children in the north have had to move south to continue their education (see para. 33 below) Efforts aimed at setting up a class corresponding to the first year of gymnasium have not materialized. All transfers continue to be monitored by UHFICYP to ensure that they have been undertaken voluntarily. The Greek Cypriot population in the north is now 1,572.

33. Two Greek Cypriot primary schools are operating in the north. Both are in the Karpas area: one in Ayia Trias and the other in Rizokarpaso. The school in Ayia Trias, which has 58 pupils, still has only one teacher. Efforts to appoint a second teacher have, so far, not been successful. In Rizokarpaso, there are five teachers and 1.6k pupils. Through the good offices of UNFICYP, permission was granted by the Turkish Cypriot authorities for 111 Greek Cypriot children who are attending schools in the south to spend the summer holidays in their homes in the Karpas; however, boys over l6 and girls over 18 were excluded.

3k. The same opportunity was granted to Maronite children attending school in the south whose families live in the north. Furthermore, Maronite adults residing in the south visited their relatives in the north in significant numbers over the summer period. Maronites in the north may travel to markets in the larger urban centres, such as Kyrenia and Nicosia, for business and domestic purposes. Contacts between members of the Maronite group residing on opposite sides of the cease-fire lines are frequent.

35- Medical care available to Greek Cypriots in the north is as good as that provided to Turkish Cypriots in the same area. In a few cases, Greek Cypriots have obtained permission for temporary visits to the south in order to receive medical treatment after a Turkish Cypriot medical board had certified that such treatment was not available in the north.

36. In regard to agricultural activities, there are no major complaints about freedom of movement, Greek Cypriots continuing to have access also to fields at some distance from their villages (see S/12k63, para. 29, and S/12723, para. 31). S/129^6 English Page 9

37- As indicated in my last report, there appears to be no restriction on freedom of worship in the north wherever the services' of a priest are available. During the period under review, UNFICYP received complaints that three churches in Trikomo had been razed, allegedly for urban development. UNFICYP humanitarian teams, which regularly visit some 22 Greek Cypriots still living in Trikomo, have confirmed the razing of two of the churches but could not establish when it happened.

H. Turkish Cypriots in the south

38. UNFICYP continues to undertake the responsibility of making periodic visits to some 200 Turkish Cypriots living in the south to assess any assistance they may need and to help maintain some contact with their relatives in the north. To date, these Turkish Cypriots have given IMFICYP to understand that they are satisfied with their living conditions. A check on their dwellings was carried out during the month of September, and these were found to be equal to those of their counterparts in the Greek Cypriot community.

III. LAW AM) ORDER - UNCIVPOL

39- UNCIVPOL continues to be deployed in support of military units and operates in close liaison with the Cyprus police and the Turkish Cypriot police. hQ. UNCIVPOL contributes to the maintenance of law and order in the area between the lines and to the protection of the civilian population, particularly in areas where intercommunal problems exist. It assists in the control of the movement of civilians in the area between the cease-fire lines, escorts persons transferring from the north to the south, inquires into complaints of criminal activity with intercommunal content and, in the north, distributes social welfare payments to Greek Cypriots in their^habitations, in addition to monitoring their welfare. UNCIVPOL also assisted the Turkish Cypriot authorities in returning to the south several Greek Cypriots who had strayed into the north.

4l. UNCIVPUL continues to maintain a Missing Persons Bureau at UNFICYP headquarter- As will be recalled, agreement in principle was reached at the high-level meeting of 12 February 1977 to set up an investigatory body for the tracing of and - accounting for missing persons of both communities (S/123^2, para. 32, and S/12U63, para. 39). Despite intensive consultations since that time, it has still not been possible to reach agreement on the terms of reference o'f that body, particularly on the precise role and identity of its third member. h2. Following the adoption of General Assembly resolution 32/128 on 16 December 1977, both sides had publicly reiterated their support for such a joint body with the participation of ICRC. With regard to procedure, the Greek Cypriots took the position that in the event of disagreement between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot members of the Missing Persons Committee, the ICRC representative should undertake to form an independent opinion, which should be implemented by the Committee. The Turkish Cypriots wanted all decisions to be adopted on a "no objection" basis. However, when I visited him in Nicosia on 19 April, Mr. Denktash S/129^6 English Page 10 indicated that the opinion of the ICRC representative would "be given weight and would not be disregarded.

1*3. ICRC, though willing to take on functions conferred upon it by agreement of both sides, was not prepared to be placed in the midst of political controversy. President Kyprianou thereupon proposed that the Committee be presided over by a representative of the Secretary-General. This has not so far proved acceptable to the Turkish Cypriots. Mr. Denktash has proposed to meet with Mr. Kyprianou to discuss the problem. Consultations are continuing, both in Nicosia and in New York. Meanwhile, the matter will come before the Third Committee of the General Assembly at its current session under agenda item 12.

IV. HUMANITARIAN AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS kk. Since my report of 31 May 1978 (S/12723), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has continued, at my request, to assist the displaced and needy population on the island in his capacity as Co-ordinator of United Nations Humanitarian Assistance for Cyprus.

1*5- Contributions in cash and kind from Governments, non-governmental organizations and voluntary agencies have enabled the Co-ordinator to complete a variety of projects during the period under review, and several additional projects are scheduled for completion during the coining months. The 1978 programme provided $15,076,981 for the financing of 5^ projects currently being carried out. The 1979 programme is expected to provide about $16,000,000 for some 26 projects. k6. With the support of other United Nations agencies, the Co-ordinator has been in a position to ensure an adequate basic nutritional diet for the displaced and needy population of Cyprus by procuring food commodities and to meet more specific priority requirements resulting from the 197^ events in Cyprus. k"J • The Co-ordinator's programme continues to concentrate on the provision of temporary accommodation, health centres and equipment, schools, community centres and facilities for children. Funds have also been made available towards the financing of'basic agricultural and reafforestation projects, including procurement of specialized vehicles, and for the provision of medicaments, medical equipment, educational materials, insecticides and pesticides. kQ. Though the general situation of the displaced persons has improved, a total of 182,150 Greek Cypriots living in the south are still officially listed as displaced. Of these, 1^5,622 persons are supported by the Government of Cyprus, receiving food rations, allowances and other material assistance. k9. According to the Turkish Cypriot authorities, there are at present 37,^07 displaced and needy Turkish Cypriots in the north whose condition is attributable to the events of 197^. They are being provided with food and other basic supplies, mainly channelled through the United Nations assistance programme. The 1,572 Greek Cypriots and some 6lO Maronites in the north who are in need of assistance receive food rations and allowances delivered on a regular basis by UNFICYP through the distribution centres. English Page 11

50. UNFICYP has continued to support the Co-ordinator's relief programme by delivering food supplies and other items. A'total of 2,1^2 tons of relief supplies •was distributed or delivered during the period under review through UNFICYP facilities. This included 567 tons, representing 298 truck loads of food-stuffs, clothing, gas and diesel oil, delivered to Greek Cypriots and Maronites in the north. In addition, 986 tons from UNHCR/WFP sources were provided directly to the Greek Cypriot authorities in the south. Supplies provided under the aegis of UHHCR/WFP to the Turkish Cypriot community in the north totalled 1,566 tons, i.e., 199 truck loads. Included in this total were medicines, medical equipment and building materials (approximately 562 tons) consigned to the new hospital in north Nicosia. Supplies transported to the Turkish Cypriot welfare stores in the north comprised wheat grain and wheat flour, rice, cooking oil and tinned food-stuffs. Since August 197^, a total of 17,^-29 tons of relief supplies have been provided to Greek Cypriots and Maronites in the north and 17,276 tons to Turkish Cypriots. Deliveries to Greek Cypriots and Maronites in the north usually have to be channelled through a representative of their community.

51. During the period under review, UNCIVPOL distributed social welfare payments to the Greek Cypriots in the north amounting to £C 78,628. The total amount disbursed since 1975 is £C l,136,UlO.

52. In the medical field, UNFICYP provides emergency medical services, including medical evacuation by ambulance or helicopter. Delivery of medicines to the Turkish Cypriot community is made on a regular basis, and emergency requests for medicines are met immediately.

53. As part of its involvement in economic affairs, UNFICYP continues to provide escorts for work parties, inspection teams, farmers and anti-malaria spraying teams in the area between the lines. Other economic functions include the delivery of mail and postal parcels, as well as delivery of spare parts and equipment for water supply and electricity installations, and rendering assistance in the recovery of movable property.

5^. An agreement was reached in late 'September 1978 between representatives of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities in connexion with a sewerage project in Nicosia. That agreement followed a series of meetings between the two communities held since July 1977 under the auspices of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with the participation of representatives of the World Bank and of UNFICYP. The project is a joint venture aimed at an integrated sewerage system extending to both communities in Nicosia. It is expected that work will commence : within three months. UNFICYP will provide liaison and surveillance, in particular during the construction phase. Agreement on this major joint project, which on completion will benefit both communities, is a gratifying development, and it is hoped that it will be followed rby others in the future. S/129^6 English Page 12

V. GOOD OFFICES OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

55- I have pursued the mission of good offices entrusted to me in paragraph 6 of Security Council resolution 367 (1975) and continued by paragraph 2 of resolution ^30 (1978). In my last report to the Council, I gave an account of developments in this regard up to 31 May 1978 (S/12723, sect. V). I brought that account up to date in my report of 2 November 1978 to the General Assembly pursuant to its resolution 32/15 of 9 November 1977 (A/33/3^8, sect. II). In order to avoid duplication, the substance of my report to the General Assembly is not reproduced in the present report. In my report of 2 November, I referred, in particular, to the proposals put forward by the Turkish Cypriots on 20 July and by the Cyprus Government on 25 July for the resettlement of Varosha vith United Nations assistance and for the resumption of intercommunal negotiations.

56. Following the opening of the thirty-third session of the General Assembly, I held discussions on the same general subject in New York with President Kyprianou and Foreign Minister Rolandis, with His Excellency Mr. Denktash, with Foreign Minister Okgun of Turkey and with Foreign Minister Rallis and Deputy Foreign Minister Zaimis of Greece.

57. The problem of Cyprus also came up in the course of my talks with various representatives of other interested Governments who were present in New York for the General Assembly. It was generally considered that the resumption of the intercommunal negotiations was essential but that a meaningful and effective negotiating process could only develop if some of the practical problems mentioned in my last report to the General Assembly (A/33/3^8, paras. 22-23) were resolved. A number of ideas and suggestions were explored, with a view to developing a new and constructive basis for negotiations. Certain specific suggestions, based on the Makarios-Denktash guidelines of 12 February 1977 and on elements of the I960 Constitution of Cyprus, bearing in mind United Nations resolutions, and incorporating my earlier suggestions concerning Varosha, were submitted to the parties and to myself on 10 November. The hope was expressed that the suggestions would contribute to the prospect of a resumption of the intercommunal negotiating process within the framework of the mission of good offices entrusted to me by the Security Council. I understand that the parties in Cyprus, as well as the Governments of Greece and Turkey, are considering the suggestions and will inform me of their reactions in due course.

58. At its fifth plenary meeting on 22 September 1978, the General Assembly decided to include the item "Question of Cyprus" in its agenda and to consider it directly in plenary meeting, on the understanding that the Assembly would, when considering the item, invite the Special Political Committee to meet for the purpose of affording representatives of the Cypriot communities an opportunity to take the floor in the Committee in order to express their views. Accordingly, the Special Political Committee held two meetings on 7 November, in the course of which it heard statements by Mr. R. Denktash, representative of the Turkish Cypriot community, and Mr. A. Michaelides, representative of the Greek Cypriot community. The General Assembly held five plenary meetings on the item and, on 9 November, adopted resolution 33/15- S/129U6 English Page 13

59- By a letter dated 7 November 1978 (S/12918), the Permanent Representative of Cyprus requested the Security Council to hold an urgent meeting to discuss the question of Cyprus. The Council considered the matter at its 2099th and 2100th meetings on 15 and 27 November. On the latter date, it adopted resolution kkQ (1978).

VI. FINANCIAL ASPECTS

60. Voluntary contributions in the "amount of approximately $230 million have been paid to the UNFICYP Special Account by 6k Member States and one non-member Government in respect of the periods from the inception of the Force on 27 March 19614- to 15 December 1978. In addition, voluntary contributions from public sources, interest earned on investment of temporarily undisbursed funds and other miscellaneous income received by the Account have totalled about $6 million. Accordingly, some $236 million have so far been made available to the UNFICYP Special Account towards meeting the costs of UNFICYP to the United Nations- for the periods through 15 December 1978.

61. The costs to be borne by the United Nations for the operation of UNFICYP for the periods from the inception of the Force to 15 December 1978 are estimated at $297-5 million. This figure includes the direct cost to the United Nations of maintaining the Force in Cyprus, as well as the amounts to be paid to Governments providing contingents in respect of their extra and extraordinary costs for which they seek to be reimbursed by the United Nations.

62. The amount of $236 million so far received by the UNFICYP Special Account falls short of the requirement of $297-5 million indicated above by approximately $6l.5 million. However, in addition to the voluntary contributions that have already been paid to the Account, some $100,000 .are expected to be received in due course.against pledges made by Governments but not yet paid by them.

63. If to the amount of $236 million so far received the amount of $100,000 of anticipated receipts is added, the receipts of the UNFICYP Special Account since March 1.96k can then be expected to total approximately $236.1 million. The difference between this figure and the costs of approximately $297-5 million to be met becomes $6l.^ million. Accordingly, unless additional contributions from existing or new pledges are received before 15 December 1978, the UNFICYP Special Account deficit as of that date will be $6l.U million.

6k. If the Security Council should decide to extend for six months beyond 15 December 1978 the period during which the Force is to be stationed in Cyprus, it is estimated that the additional cost to the Organization for the Force at approximately its present strength, assuming continuance of present reimbursement commitments, would amount to approximately $11.8 million, as detailed below. S/129U6 English Page Ik

UNFICYP COST ESTIMATE BY MAJOR CATEGORY OF EXPENSE (in thousands of United States dollars)

I. Operational costs incurred by the United Nations

Movement of contingents 168

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Rations 797

Non-military personnel, salaries, travel etc. 1,32k Miscellaneous and contingencies 200 Total I 3,868

II. Reimbursement of extra costs of Governments providing contingents

Pay and allowances 7,100

Contingent-owned equipment 700

Death and disability awards 100

Total II 7,900

Grand total (l and II) 11,768

65. The above costs of UNFICYP for the next six-month period, which will have to be covered by voluntary contributions, do not reflect the full cost of this operatic: to Member and non-member States. In fact, they exclude the regular cost that would be incurred by the troop contributors if their contingents were serving at hcme (i.e., regular pay and allowances and normal materiel costs), as well as such extra and extraordinary costs as the troop contributors have agreed to absorb at no cost to the United Nations. The troop-contributing Governments have informed me that the costs of UWFICYP absorbed by them are of the order of $17-7 million for each six-month mandate period. Accordingly, the full costs of UNFICYP to Member and non-member States for the next six-month period are estimated at approximately $29.5 million.

66. In order to finance the costs to the Organization of maintaining the Force for a period of six months after 15 December 1978 and to meet all costs and outstanding claims up to that date, it will be necessary to receive voluntary contributions to the UNFICYP Special Account totalling $73.2 million. S/129^6 English. Page 15

VII. OBSERVATIONS

67. During the period under review, peace-keeping in Cyprus has continued to function well. The situation along the cease-fire lines has remained quiet, owing in great part to the vigilance of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force and to the co-operation of the parties. In the "buffer zone "between the lines, which amounts to about 3 per cent of the area of the island and is under exclusive UNFICYP control, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot farmers now cultivate some 115 different locations, Especially in the more sensitive sections, civilian activities of this kind depend on the provision by UNFICYP of the necessary escorts.

68. I and my Special Representative have pursued our efforts toward the establishment of an investigating body for the tracing of and accounting for missing persons of both communities. This tragic problem, which continues to poison relations between the two communities, has been on the verge of solution for much too long. It would seem natural to endeavour to bridge the gap concerning the third member of the Missing Persons Committee by providing for an eminent independent personality who could be jointly appointed by the Secretary-General and the President of the ICRC. It could be further understood that the views of this personality would be given weight and would not be disregarded by the Committee.

69- In pursuance of the mission of good offices entrusted to me by the Security Council, I have endeavoured to initiate an effective negotiating process in order to achieve a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem based on the independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and on the legitimate rights of the two communities. However, a basis of negotiations for this purpose acceptable to the two sides is still lacking. I have adhered to the .position that while intercommunal talks are essential, another round can only be convened in consultation with both parties and with their consent. The task at hand, therefore, is to develop the basis for moving from the parties' statements of conflicting positions to the stage of meaningful negotiations, mutual concessions and compromise solutions.

TO. In order to promote the development of a more productive negotiating basis, I and my Special Representative in Cyprus have, over the past months, undertaken intensive consultations with all concerned. In the course of these consultations both parties stressed that they continued to accept the existing intercommunal negotiating arrangements. Both voiced their continued support of the Makarios- Denktash guidelines, and their acceptance of my suggestion that the resettlement of Varosha should be envisaged as a concrete first step, to be linked to the commencement of intercommunal talks.

71. There remains the practical problem of finding certain mutually acceptable negotiable concepts on the basis of which meaningful talks could be held and which would provide the parties with a common vehicle for amendments and discussions. As indicated in paragraph 57 above, certain specific suggestions along these lines have been submitted to the parties and to me. These are now under consideration. I am at present in contact with the parties in an effort to fix an early date for the resumption of intercommunal talks. S/129^6 English Page 16

12. In the light of the situation on the ground and of political developments, I have concluded once again that the continued1presence of UHFICYP remains indispensable. In helping to maintain calm in the island, the Force also facilitates the search for a peaceful settlement. I therefore recommend to the Security Council that it extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period of six months. In accordance with established practice, I have undertaken consultations with the parties concerned on this subject and shall report to the Council on these consultations as soon as possible.

73. The financial situation of UNFICYP has continued to be a cause for concern during the period under review. The deficit of the UHFICYP account, including the current period, is now of the order of $6l.U million. The claims of the troop- contributing Governments in respect of extra and extraordinary costs incurred by them for which they seek to be reimbursed by the United Nations have been paid only until July 1975- As indicated in paragraph 65 above, the "extra and extraordinary costs" for which these Governments bill the United Nations represent in some cases only a fraction of the actual costs incurred by them in maintaining their . contingents. The Governments concerned have conveyed to me their growing and very serious concern over the disproportionate financial burden they have been carrying. In these circumstances, I earnestly hope that the response to my last appeal for voluntary contributions, dated 10 November, will be more satisfactory than has been the case in the past; that Governments making financial contributions to UNFICYP will find it possible at least to maintain the level of their contributions and that Member States which have not contributed will now agree to reconsider their position in this important matter.

7^. The United Nations owes a special debt of gratitude to the countries contributing contingents to UNFICYP, both for the excellence of thep troops and for the disproportionate financial burden the Governments are bearing in making it possible to maintain this peace-keeping operation established and repeatedly extended by the Security Council. I also wish to place on record my appreciation for the generous support extended to UNFICYP by those Governments which have been making voluntary financial contributions.

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I take great pleasure in welcoming you once again in Vienna and in opening formally the first meeting of the new series of the inter communal talks.

We have come a long way since we met for consultations in New York last September. The meetings that brought together His Beatitude Archbishop Makarios and His Excellency Mr. Denlctash in Nicosia., first in the presence of my Special Representative, Mr. Perez de Cuellar, and then on 12 February under my auspices, have changed the political atmosphere surrounding negotiations on the Cyprus question. I wish to take this opportunity to pay a warm tribute once again to the two leaders, both of whom made great efforts and, by these efforts, overcame many of the difficulties which stood in the way of resuming the negotiating process.

As I indicated in Nicosia in February, I consider that we have now reached a point where meaningful negotiations on the various aspects of the Cyprus problem should become possible. The basic elements of such negotiations are contained in the four guidelines which the two leaders agreed upon last month and which have been entrusted for implementation to the interlocutors now present at this table.

These guidelines cover the principal aspects of an agreed, peaceful, durable and just solution of the Cyprus problem. They include, as we all know, the territorial and constitutional issues. It is my understanding that both sides are agreed to discuss all of these aspects during the forthcoming meetings. It is further agreed by all concerned that a solution of these very complex problems JPx

must of necessity result in a package deal, and that therefore an agreement on any one item world only become final in the framework of agreement on all.

It is also my understanding that each side will be prepared to negotiate the proposals submitted by the other in a substantive v/ay with a view to reconciling the present differences in the positions of the two sides. Indeed,, I am convinced that this is tb.e only basis on which we can hope to make concrete progress.

These meetings in Vienna will go 011 until-7 April. After thai, talks will continue in Nicosia in order to take up various points in greater detail prior to a further round in Vienna. 'It i.-.-: essential that we now embark on a continuous and progressive .process of negotiation with the ultimate objective of an agreed settlement of • . the Cyprus problem. • I have no illusions about the difficulties of this task, but I am convinced this is by far the best available means of.making real progress. ••-."'

The guidelines'agreed upon on 12 February pro vide us with a sound basis for a new and determined effort. I hope that i:i the meetings here we shall be able to.make significant steps forward towards an agreed settlement. Obviously this will be a long and arduous process, in which-we cannot expect quick results. What we have to do here is to launch a process of meaningful and substantive negotiation which will enable us to establish the framework of an agreement within a reasonable time.

This is a crucial moment. I therefore appeal to both sides to made a determined effort to narrow the gap between their positions. It is clear to me. and I am sure to all concerned,, that there is no viable alternative to a mutually acceptable solution for the Cyprus problem. The time to negotiate such a solution is now. For the good of all the people of Cyprus, and for the sake of the broader peace, I hope that we will seize the opportunity which is now presented to us. TRANSCRIPT OF STATEMENT TO THE PRESS BY MR. UMIT SULEYMAN ON AN UPON ARRIVAL AT VIENNA AIRPORT - 29 March 1977

Statement - Mr. On an

We have come to Vienna to represent our community at the sixth round of the intercommunal talks. As you know, the United Nations Secretary General, Dr. Kurt Waldheim, will also be present at the initial stages of the talks. Our talks in Vienna will be within the framework of the four principles agreed upon by the two chief executives, namely President Denktash and Archbishop Makarios on February 12th. In our efforts to formulate peace we shall keep in mind the existing realities and try to reach a balanced bi-regional, independent, non-aligned and federal system based on equal rights for both communities. Only this can prevent effectively a repetition of our bitter pre-1974 experience. We have come to Vienna with good-will, and ready to discuss all aspects of the four principles laid down, believing that there is no way to a Cyprus solution other than by negotiations. We,the Turkish-Cypriot side are determined to work with patience, understanding and good-will. Our success will depend on the opposite side's good-will and constructive attitude. I hope it will be easier to reach a peaceful agreement if the--Greek-Cypriot side also adopts a realistic approach. Thank you.

Q: (Weiland, Reuters) Mr* Onan, how do you imagine this round will go, are you going to meet here for about a week as we have heard and then continue meetingswith Mr. Cuellar in Nikosia? A: Well, as you know, we shall be having under the umbrella of the Secretary General until Saturday, I believe Mr. Kurt Waldheim will be leaving on Saturday and on Monday we shall - 2 -

continue with his Special Representative, Perez de Cuellar. And that will continue, I suppose, until Thursday. Later on we will certainly continue, we expect to continue in Nikosia. Of course, the date will be fixed by agreement within the two sides. I cannot tell you exactly the date, that we will have the next round of the talks. Q: (Weiland, Reuters) So there is a good likelihood this may be the last meeting in Vienna? A: Well, I would not say that. I would not say it is a possibility that we may come again, if need be, possibly to put the final touches, if need be, so I cannot say it is the last meeting in Vienna. Q: (Arioglu, Turkish TV) Sir, do you expect an agreement before the end of this year? A: Well, I wish to assure you that on behalf of the Turkish Community we have come here with good will and with a constructive approach. We shall do our utmost to find a formula for a peaceful solution, so I do hope that the other side would approach it in the same spirit and we will be able to find some common grounds. Thank you.

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Statement - Mr, Papadopoulos

We have arrived in Vienna and are looking forward to a fruitful, constructive and businesslike, if you like, round of talks on the Cyprus question under the personal guidance and auspices of the Secretary General, whose interest is well known and he has spared no effort to start off the new initiative, and we are grateful to him for all the efforts he has made. We are also grateful to the Austrian Government for making the arrangements for the quarters of the meetings in this hospitable country, which is another demonstration of the friendly interest of the Austrian Government in the fate of Cyprus, in addition to the aid which Austria is giving to Cyprus through the contingent of the Austrian Police to Cyprus since 1964. The previous round of talks have not proved very fruitful, mainly because the two sides were not ready to discuss concrete and complete proposals. We come here ready to make and put on the table clear and concrete proposals on every aspect of the Cyprus question. I sincerely believe our proposals are fair and they can stand the test of any reasonable observer as to their fairness and workability. We shall evade no issue, we shall not avoid to discuss any aspect of the Cyprus question, we shall spare no effort and, therefore, with lots of good-will and determination to see the talks altering the way at least to a just and final solution of the Cyprus problem, we look forward that these talks may so prove and Vienna may be linked once more with another international agreement. -SS

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Q: , Why do you think the talks will be successful this time or have a better chance of success this time than they did . five times previously? A: We have got many assurances that the talks this time will be fruitful and meaningful, if the other side responds in the sense of good-will that we come here and if they also . are prepared to talk fully about the issues, maybe we will have a better chance than before. •. Q: Do you expect that all the aspects of the Cyprus problem will be discussed in a substantive way? A: I know I am going to put on the table the proposals on all aspects; we are ready to discuss every aspect - I hope th6 other side does so too. Q: Including the territorial problems? A: Especially the territorial problems. Q: Will there be an urgent matter on the agenda? A: All matters are very urgent, all of them are interlinked, I believe that it is well known that we are seeking a packaged if deal, but I think/fche territorial aspect is achieved, the solution of all others also. Q: This will carry urgency, I believe? A: It is not a-question of urgency, it is. a question of importance, it is the key to the solution of all the other problems. Q: Sir, did you bring a map? A: Yes. Q: Just one map, or several kinds of maps? A: . Just one map. Q: This is a proposal from the Greek-Cypriot side, this map... on the territorial question, you have a map? A: Yes. As I said, we are going to put on the table clear, concrete and, I think, fair proposals. jf Q: Is that map based on a multi-zonal or bi-zonal ? - 3 -

A: Honestly, these words which have been so much abused by the press, carry no meaning to me, I am only a simple lawyer. If you mean do they reflect a confederal solution, that is a partition of the land in two states, the answer is no. If you mean regions in which the federal aspects as internationally accepted are going to be safeguarded, the rights of the citizens are going to be safeguarded, the answer is yes. Q: But does it provide two regions or more than two regions? A: Just two regions. Q: There is no provision in your map, sir, for enclaves? A: There is no provision for enclaves. Q: No provision for enclaves? , ' A: No. Q: Would you say that this.... now the 'fact that you are not insisting on enclaves, would you regard that as a considerable movement towards the other side? A: It depends what the other side wants. I think certainly it is a definitive concession of our side, but I must stress that we tie down any territorial arrangement with a respect of the citizens of the state to move about freely, freedom of settleme-i and the rights to property and with respect to the human rights for all citizens, Greeks and Turks. Q: Would you make your proposals about territory conditional to what you have just said? A: I think they are inextricably joined, but the one crucial issue on which all observers on constitutional matters decide, whether you have one state on a federal basis or whether you have two states or a partition of the island. Q: Are you going to be meeting Mr. Onan today, before the Secretary General arrives? m H; Iff- HI

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1. . I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE HAS BEEN CONSIDERABLE DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY, INCLUDING ICAO NOTIFICATION TO ANKARA THAT DENKTASH'S "AJR TRAFFIC ADVISORY SERVICES" CANNOT BE RECOGNIZED AND IS NOT CONSIDERED OPERATIONAL.' .".:'

2. 1 I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT ICAO COUNCIL IS DEALING WITH MATTER AND'IS IN TOUCH WITH TURKEY. IT_IS THEREFORE GENERALLY FELT THAT IT WOULD BE BEST TO AWAIT FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS AT MONTREAL BEFORE CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO DESPATCH ICAO EXPERT TO NICOSIA, WHICH COULD HAVE CERTAIN'UNDESlRABLE RAMIFICATIONS AT THIS STAGE AND WOULD LIKELY BE RESISTED BY CYPRUS GOVERNMENT WHICH INSISTS

THAT ONLY ITS FIR HAS ANY LEGAL FOUNDATION. MOREOVER.' DEVELOP- i MENTS IN VIENNA SHOULD ALSO BE AWAITED, SHOULD QUESTION BE RAISED ; THERE AS INTERCOMMUNAL MATTER IN VIEW LAST PARAGRAPH OF 20 MARCH | DENKTASH LETTER + 1 COL:23 1977 434 216 1 2 + Hote for the Secretary-General

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According to confidential information received/A by G. Sherry from the U.S. Mission, tbye American Arai5d.ssador in Nicosia (Mr. Crawford) made several demarches during the weekend in connexion with President Makarios' seven point paper (UNFICYP 408, para.E). Washington felt that these points, by rendering positions rigid, would have tended to inhibit a flexible and productive negotiating process in Vienna. As a result of these representations, Christophides, on instructions from Makarios conveyed to Crawford a series of "interpretations" of the seven points designed to bring them into accord with the spirit of the commitments obtained by the Clifford mission. In particular, the new interpretations have softened the hard stand reflected in points six and seven. The Greek Cypriots realize (a) that they cannot expect any far reaching commitments on the territorial issue from the Turkish side before the Turkish elections, and (b) that "freedom of settlement" will have to be interpreted flexibly. Makarios' recent public remarks (to the effect that few Greek Cypriot refugees are likely to want to move back to their homes in Turkish-controlled areas)have been helpful in this connexion. OUTGOING CODE CABLS-

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Reference UNFICYP 1*25. i* 1. Denktash's message vas transmitted to Kbtevite 21 March. 2. We hare noted suggestion in Denktash's letter for use of ICAO good .offices to achieve reopening of Nicosia International Airport. We recall that agreement on reopening airport, initially for exclusive UN use, vas reached in Vienna on 2 August 1975, but has not been implemented on account C of refusal of Turkish side to designate liaison officers. It seems to us that implementation of 1975 Vienna accord, including reactivation of FIR tt facilities at Nicosia Airport, may provide useful vay out of present difficulty and may be brought up in Vienna next veek or «lse suggested by H ICAO representative at suitable moment. 5^ We are considering approaching Kotaite vith suggestion that ICAO despatch high level official to Cyprus to explore, on technical level, ad hoc solution of FIR problem without prejudice to political positions.of parties. ICAO representative vould of course vork in close consultation and co-operation vith you. ••f 4. Grateful your comments. .

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THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CONFIDENTIAL TO THE UNITED NATIONS

February 26, 1976

Dear Mr. Secretary General: Secretary Kissinger has asked me to transmit to you the following letter:

Dear Kurt: I very much appreciated your letter of February 21 providing your impressions of the fifth round of the Cyprus talks. Your views were particularly useful in putting the results of the discussions in proper perspective. I am aware of the difficulties you faced in arranging for the resumption of the intercommunal talks and the critical role you played in Vienna to ensure that the negotiating process was sustained. In view of the differences which still existed at the beginning of the talks, I believe that the results fully justified your decision to proceed with the fifth round. It was important to reactivate the negotiating process just as it is now important to maintain the momentum. I am particularly encouraged to note that both sides have committed themselves to exchange written proposals within a fixed time frame and that the approximate date for another round has been set.

His Excellency Mr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary General United Nations

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Your patient efforts have contributed greatly to the progress that has been made. While there certainly will be additional problems to overcome, the results of this most recent round have moved the process in the direction of a negotiated settlement. I look forward to remaining in close touch with you in the days ahead and, of course, am always open to any suggestions as to how the United States might assist in the common effort.

Warm regards, Henry A. Kissinger May I take this opportunity to send my own best wishes. Yours very sincerelyrj, W. Tapley Bennett, Jr. Acting

CONFIDENTIAL TURKISH PERMANENT MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS

January 30, 1976

Your Excellency, l/i

I have the honor to enclose herewith the

message of my Foreign Minister,_S.E. Mr. Ihsan Sabri ^»*d!5$i^|bs»-'«S3^^ Caglayangil, dated January 29, 1976 in reply to your message dated January 26, 1976.

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

Yours sincerely,

TTteLte:r Turkmen Ambassador Permanent Representative

H. E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary>-General of the United Nations United Nations . New York •, January 29, 1976

Dear Mr. Secretary-General,

I thank you for your message dated 26 January, 19'76.' . > ";;. - ': : ^'' - The Brussels accord concerning three subjects in the package deal also includes an agreement of their negotiation in t^oi committees. The objects of this procedural agreement, are: ":- •."' ':-.. '• "• • .': .-•" ,i, " . -: V 1. Either, community might be tempted in the * - ' * • initial stage of the talks to submit exaggerated proposals to the other. Such a'"course of action might create strong reactions in the recipient party, leading to the disruption-; of the talks.

2. Leaders of the two communities might not be as determined or willing as the Governments of Turkey and Greece to arrive quickly at positive results. Thus, instead of negotiating such exaggerated proposals, they might be tempted to immediately forward these proposals to the Governments of Turkey and Greece, in order to disrupt the atmosphere of negotiations.

H. E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations New York ./. (2)

3. Mr. Ra.uf Denktas rightly states that he cannot discuss' the" territorial aspects of the problem without Turkey. Therefore, the Representative of the Turkish Cypribt Community .in Vienna, might not always be in'a* positioii" at"'all stages of the negotiations to '•''i • '-,-;.': . ? consult the Turkish Government. Furthermore, there is .\.. * r ": also the' Question of 'formulating proposals concerning this aspect of the problem in a way that they could be

considered as negotiable by the Turkish Government.

I am confident that you will appreciate, Mr.

Secretary-General, that under these circumstances, to expect that the resumed talks in Vienna to be conclusive would be to hope for a miracle. Our objective is not to try to satisfy Turkish and Greek public opinions, but to get results. It would indeed be a great pity to sacrifice this objective for procedural or formal considerations.

I am confident that as the person to whom the honour of

the agreement will belong, you would also want to avoid

such a situation.

In fact, I see no reason why your Special

Representative in Nicosia, should not participate in the meetings of Mr. Denktas and Mr. Clerides, who would be supervising the work of the committees. Furthermore, it is also possible for you to convene similar meetings between Mr. Denktas and Mr. Clerides in Vienna from time to time, to enable the leaders of the two communities (3)

to finalize under your auspices the results of the deliberation of the two committees.

Mr. Denktas shall attend the meeting in Vienna, oh 17 February as he has informed your Special Representative in Cyprus. The two interlocutors may substantially negotiate the principles of a future political solution of the Cyprus problem. Nevertheless, in order to enable the parties to discuss in great detail, the subjects to be included in the package deal with a view to reaching an agreement, I believe that these subjects should be dealt with by the committees in accordance with the procedure agreed upon in Brussels.

With my warm good wishes,

Yours sincerely,

(;Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil) TOrThT SECRETARY-GENERAL Note-3 for meetv nc •••'i.t.'- r-&--^-'"-*-r-r :"e"> '--.$<*• vt. • the Netherlands, r e i-<:;-«-^'. • .inc Ic-ta :na thf on '-•.*•.. .;-. L

.Object of the meeting is to b..:ie_: gov'crrjr.erts most: involved in Brussels Agreement on current situation over resumption of intercommunal talks.

Proces verbal was presented by the Permanent Represen- tatives of Greece and Turkey on 19 December 1975. The Secretary-General immediately proposed 7 January 1976 in *3*KV«y?i New York. When this appeared too early for both interlocutors I 17 January was proposed. 17 January proved too early for *' ..-T^-^.-i. | Mr. Denktash. The Secretary-General then proposed early i February, and began to rearrange his long planned Asian tour.

I V7 February then proved"too early for Mr. Denktash, so ' ii * ' ~"''"~'*#. I y 17 February was finally agreecv L Since Turkey was against j New"Yd:rk, Vienna was finally agreed as venue.

Although both sidt s h^ve agreed ir. prir.cipla Lo 17 February, no formal assent has yet been received from Mr. Denktash. In the meantime, a number of complications relating to the talks have arisen. Most important of these is differences of inteaspxetation of the Brussels proces verbal. Gafe'eT?) side ••^^sssw^^ss^^p..^ /" J interprets Brussels Agreement to mean that there wr±±^be substantive discussion of all three points of package deal in negotiations under Secretary-General's auspices, and that a frame of agreement will be established after which committees can be appointed to work out details. This was also Secretary- General's understanding of Brussels proces verbal. , "Denktash has taken position that Vienna meeting would be mainly procedural in order to bring interlocutors together again and to set up committees for main substantive negotiations. Denktash has indicated that he would not discuss territorial questions in Vienna, especially in absence of Turkish experts, bi.it he is also opposed to having Turkish exports attend Vienna teilks.. EG v/ould be prepared to listen to Clerides1 proposals on territorial question, but will not m.ake counter- offers or initiate substantive discussion on territorial question.

Clerides has stated that he will be prepared to discuss ^Zb^fftgpfi.ya^gfp.'alsxi.cf. • *• *- in Vienna substance of all three items of package deal. He will not agree to setting-up of committees unless broad agreement in principle is reached on the substance of issues. He has also indicated that he will not be able to discuss items 2 and 3 (federation and powers), or allow committees to be set up on these issues unless there is substantive discussion on territorial aspects.

Secretary-General has asked both Ankara and Denktash to clarify position relating to substantive discussions in Vienna, stating that he believes that it would not be possible to justify resumption of talks without assurances there will in fact be substantive discussions on all three items. Reactions from Ankara and from Denktash on this matter are still awaited.

The other main problem relates to participation in the talks. The Greek Cypriot National Council has decided that Mr. Clerides is to be accompanied by two advisers (Papodopoulos and Triantafylides), who are to sit with him at the negotiating table. Mr. Denktash categorically rejects such participation on grounds that it would turn the talks into a conference and would suggest that the Cyprus Government is participating. In spite of efforts by Secretary-General and his representative in Cyprus, National Council on 28 January strongly reaffirmed its position on advisers, but also affirms that status of Clerides is not changed. If question of substance of talks can be settled, Secretary-General hopes that it might be possible to settle problem of representation. 3 -

•'*:(; ";ec"•• stary-Cenoral hac intended to eimiounce resumption of toL.ks ;.n Vienna on 17 February beiore leaving for Asia. Howevor, In light of above difficulties, he does not feel justified in making formal announcement until the necessary clarifications can be obtained and sufficient assurances are given to avoid almost immediate breakdown of talks in Vienna. Secretary-General believes that such a breakdown would not serve the interests of anyone and must be avoided. At the same time, he shares the view that the talks should be resumed as soon as possible. He wished to inform the Permanent Representatives of the most interested Governments and also hopes that they may see fit to use their influence to persuade the parties to give the necessary assurances so that the talks may be resumed with a reasonable prospect \ of making progress. TELEPHONE CABLE ADDRESS RH4-.4O62 DEL.EGREECE if"-1

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69 EAST 79TH STREET

NEW YORK, N.Y. lOOSI

9 January 1976

Excellency,

I have the honour to transmit attached hereto the text of a personal message of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece, H.E. Mr. D.S. Bitsios, in reply to your personal message to him of the 7th January 1976. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

George Papoulias Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations

His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations New York TELEPHONE CABLE ADDRESS RH 4-40S2 DEUEGREECE

PERMANENT MISSION OF GREECE TO THE UNITED NATIONS

69 EAST 79TH STREET

NEW YORK, N.Y. IOO2I

9 January 1976

My dear Secretary-General, I have your communication of 7th January and wish to thank you for the efforts hitherto deployed with a view to reviving the intercommunal negotiations on Cyprus. These efforts have had, of course, the full support of the Greek Government who share your concern that too much time should not be allowed to elapse before the resumption of the talks. I understand and believe to be in a position to state that Mr. G. Clerides welcomes your suggestions as presented by your Special Representative Mr. Perez de Cue"llar and that he would be prepared to meet with Mr. Denktash in New York under your chairmanship at any date after January 15, 1976 to resume the negotiations. I also understand that a statement to that effect has been issued by the spokesman of the Government of Cyprus on 7th January 1976. With warmest personal regards, Yours sincerely,

(Signed)

Dimitri S. Bitsios

His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations J£nu$ry 8, 1976

Your Excellency,

I have received your message dated

January 6, 1976.

I think that, in the light of the position you have adopted vis-a-vis the initiative of the Greek Cypriot Administration which would only serve to obstruct the resumption of intercommunal talks, as well as the assurance you have given to Ambassador Turkmen in your most recent conversation to the effect that you will

maintain this position'and that no reference shall be made to the Greek Cypriot initiative in your statements

' '. J.' or reports, out approaches to the Turkish Federated

State"of Cyprus will help to overcome certain reservations

Mr. Rauf Denktas entertains.

I deeply appreciate this realistic and constructive'approach you have adopted. This indeed constitutes a new example of your untiring efforts towards contributing to the settlement of the Cyprus problem.

In this connection, I deem it helpful to

bring to your attention another issue which is of major

HI'•••£. Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations ' ./.. (2) significance. As Your Excellency would recall, the intercommunal talks were interrupted without setting a specific date. Following this interruption, the views of the parties were widely disclosed. The agreement in Brussels was reached at after such a public exposure. I believe that under these circumstances, you would also contemplate making a statement in connection with the resumption of intercommunal. talks •. I would regard such a statement on your part as unavoidable. I am confident you will appreciate the necessity of indicating in your statement that the talks will be resumed without any preconditions andyOnly/in accordance with the Brussels C—-•** . agreement. The Brussels agreement was arrived at only -after my Greek colleague had conveyed to me in Brussels the concurrence of the Greek Cypriot 'Administration to its content.

Therefore, this agreement constitutes the sole basis for the resumption of intercommunal talks.

As for the date and venue of the talks, I hope that these issues will be clarified as a result of the contacts in Nicosia carried out through your Special Representative. Though I recognize the convenience of New York for you as the venue of the talks, I cannot but share Mr. Denktas's reservations in this respect. (3)

Such being the case, I am confident that another venue, also practical for your purposes, can be agreed upon as was the case previously. It appears that moving the talks to Nicosia at a certain stage is unavoidable once the talks have been resumed. Since all aspects of the problem will be taken up at this forthcoming round of talks, it

appears virtually impossible to conduct the stage which will involve the participation of experts anywhere other

than Nicosia.

W,ith warmest personal regards and good wishes for the New Year.

Yours Sincerely,

(Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil) cc: SecGen - BEU REG

BEU/MD

January 1976

My dear Ambassador, I should be taost grateful if you would transmit as soon as possible the attached personal message from me to Foreign Minister Bitsios. With kind regards, Yours sincerely,

Kurt Waldheim

His Excellency Mr. George Papoulias Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations 69 East 79th Street New York, H.Y. 10021 cc: SecGen REG BEU/MD BEU

7 January 1976

Dear Mr. Minister,

I wish to refer to the process verbal relating to the resumption of talks between the representatives of the two communities, which was agreed upon by you and your Turkish colleague in Brussels and which was corasmni- C , cated to me by the Permanent Representatives of Greece and Turkey on 19 December 1975. In this connexion I have since been in touch with the representatives of the two cotmmmities in Cyprus through sxy Special Representative, Mr. Perez de Cuellar. I originally suggested that the talks might resume in New York on 7 January 1976. Whan, however, it appeared that this date was too early for both of the representatives, I Toade a further suggestion that the talks raight be resumed in Mew York on 15 or 16 January. Until now ^ it was not possible to achieve agreement, either on the ^ date or on the place of the resumed talks. I know that you share ray concern that too much time should not be allowed to elapse before the resumption of the talks. I should be most grateful, therefore, for any assistance which you may foe able to afford in helping to remove such remaining obstacles as nay exist on either side.

His Excellency Mr. Dimitri S. Bitsios Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece 2 -

Although Hew York is the most convenient meeting place for me personally, especially in the light of other coramit- itsents, including the Security Council nesting on the Middle East which starts on 12 January, I am prepared to entertain any agreed suggestions concerning resumption of the talks and would do ray utmost to adjust ray own programme in order to make this possible at the earliest date. With warmest personal regards and good wishes for the new year. Yours sincerely,

Kurt Waldheln cc: SecGen BEU REG

BEU/TAB

6 January 1976

My dear Ambassador, I should be most grateful if you would transmit as soon as possible the attached personal message from me to Foreign Minister Caglayangil. With kind regards, Yours sincerely,

Kurt Waldheim

His Excellency Mr. liter Turkmen Ainbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations 866 Second Avenue New York, Hew York 6 January 1976

Dear Mr. Minister,

I wish to refer to tha proces verbal relating to the resumption of talks between the representatives of the two coxtsaunities, which was agreed upon by you and V your Greek colleague in Brussels and which was coffimuni- cated to rtie by the Permanent Representatives of Greece and Turkey on 19 December 1975.

in this connexion I have sines been in touch with the representatives of the two coDsaunities in Cyprus through isy Special Representative, Mr* Peres de Cuellar. I originally suggested that the talks might resume in New York on 7 January 1976, ^hen, however, it appeared that this date was too early for both of the representatives, r.>;pKade a further suggestion that the talks might

<^;;, be resumed in Hew York on 15 or 1$ January* until now it was not possible to achieve agreement, either on the date or on the place of the resumed talks*

I Icnow that you share irry concern that too much time should not be allowed to elapse before the resumption of the talks* I should b© most grateful, therefor^, for any assistance which you may be able to afford in helping to remove such remaining obstacles as may exist on either side*

His Excellency Mr. Sabri Caglayangil Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey - 2 -

Although Hew York Is the most convenient meeting place for me personally, especially in the light of other coEsaitments, including the Security Council meeting on the Middle Bast which starts on 12 January, I am prepared to entertain any agreed suggestions concerning resuaaption of the talks and -would do my utaaost to adjust ray own prograusae in order to make this possible at the earliest date.

f?ith warmest personal regards and good wishes for the nevjr year*

yours sincerely,

Kurt waldheim

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(for the period 10 June 1975 to 0 December 1975) c Addendum In recommending in ray report of 8 December 1975 (3/11900, para. 70) that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force ir Cyprus for a further period of six months., I indicated that I would report to the Council on my consultations with the parties concerned on this subject as scon as possible. I am now glsd to inform the Council that following further consultation; the parties concerned have signified their concurrence in the proposed extension. TELEPHONE CABLE ADDRESS RH 4-4062 C""* X"* DELEGREECE

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Excellency, Following our conversation of last Saturday, I have the honour to enclose herewith copy of the statement made on the 6th of December 1975, by the Foreign Minister of Greece, Mr. Di- mitri S. Bitsios, in reply to a statement made to the press on Friday, December 5, by the Turkish Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr.Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest

consideration.

George Papoulias Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations

His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations New York, N.Y. OF GREECE 2211 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ' Washington, B.C. 20008 Tel.: 202-332-2727 December 8, 1975

STATEMENT BY GREEK FOREIGN MINISTER The following is the text of a statement made on Saturday, December 6, by the Foreign Minister of Greece, Mr. Dimitri Bitsios, in reply to a statement made to the press on Friday, December 5, by the Turkish Foreign Minister, Mr. Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil.

"To the extent that the Turkish government believes that cooperation between Greece and Turkey should he the primary objective of their foreign policy, the Greek government is in agreement, and it is well known that it has worked towards that end by

its jrats.encs and ^cdsr^tion. I zn-j$tf bcw&v&r, point out thst it i$ not possible to carry out talks, even on procedural questions, by means of unilateral public statements. In a few days' time, in Brussels, my Turkish colleague would have had every opportunity of conveying to me his views. In Paris recently, as is well known, I explained re- views of the Greek side as to the method by which it would be possible to achieve a resumption of the inter-^communal talks, and I noted the promise of Mr. Caglayangil that he would give me his government's reply in Brussels.

The assertion that Greece has repeatedly in the past rejected proposals for the peaceful settlement of our differences does not correspond to reality. The world knows that, so far as the problem of Cyprus is concerned, the Greek government has literally struggled in an attempt to keep alive the inter-communal negotiations under the aegis of the Secretary-General of the United Nations - negotiations which, however, were led into a deadlock by the Turkish side. This form of negotiation has been internationally recognized as the most suitable, and the Turkish government has on many occasions admitted that it is the only one which can bear fruit, since it leaves it to the representatives of both elements of the population to determine their own future. Of course, Greece and Turkey can help in achieving that goal, and that is why we have always been ready and willing to take part in meetings with Turkey, even at Premiers' level. These meetings, however, as is well known, have not so far been successful because the Turkish side has not found it possible to make its views known on the Cyprus problem. We hope that the forthcoming meetings will be more fruitful.

So far as our bilateral differences are concerned, it is equally well known it was the Gnck govemrutnt which f^.z'St proposed th& adoption of pacifying pr^csdujrcc. flc regards to the problem of the Aegean continental shelf, we have proposed — and it has been agreed — that the dispute should be referred to the International Court at the Hague, after a preliminary consultation. But it has not yet proved possible to do this, in view of Turkey's change of mind. Moreover, on the issue of Aegean air space, there has been a series of meetings between experts from both countries, in the course of which the Greek side repeatedly put forward proposals which have now been "under study" in Ankara for months, but without any sign of a reply so far. However that may be, the Greek government, believing that the preservation of good relations is beneficial to both countries, will continue to be motivated by a spirit of understanding, provided that this is reciprocated. STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Mr. President, I have taken careful note of the resolution which the Council has just adopted. I wish to assure the Council that for my part I will do my utmost to give effect to its decisions. As far as UNFICYP is concerned, the necessary C instructions will be given for the continuance of its functioning for the next six months. The Council has also requested me to continue the mission of good offices with which it entrusted me last March. I shall, of course, be in contact with the parties with a view to a resumption of the talks at the earliest possible time. I hope very much that with the co-operation and goodwill of all concerned we may be able to make progress on this complex and difficult problem for the good of all the people of Cyprus as well as for the strengthening of peace in the eastern Mediterranean. I shall not fail to keep the Council informed of developments in this regard.

In conclusion, Mr. President, I should like to express my appreciation to you and to all the Members of the Council for their efforts during the past week and for their help and support in this very important question. During the process of consultationVflnHertaken by the Secretary-General regarding the extension of the UNFICYP mandate, the Turkish Cypriot Community proposed to the Secretary-General that they can give their consent to the extension in question, provided that UNFICYP units in the Turkish area be redeployed in conformity with the exigencies of the factual situation, both in the Island and in the Turkish zone, and that arrangements with regard to the C stationing and functioning of the said Force in the Turkish area be determined through mutual agreement between the representatives of the Turkish Cypriot Community and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General,. • — fcf ' The Secretary-General''indicated that his Special Representative will discuss with the representative of the Turkish Cypriot Community questions .pertaining to the WfA-UiAJ&^<^\^$MJ^ ^^v& e^uJ-u'-C stationing e*«3 deployment/of UNFICYP in the^'jTurkish -a-re-a, with

a view to arriving at mutually acceptable/arrangements'\ , which will be recorded through an exchange of letters^between (u

^'During the process of consultation undertaken by the Secretary-General regarding the extension of the U:?FICYP mandate, and following an exchange of views on this question with the Turkish Cypriot Consnunity, the Secretary-General has indicated that his Special Representative will discuss with the representative of the Turkish Cypriot Coiamunity questions pertaining to the stationing, deployment and functioning of UNFICYP in the area under Turkish control, with a view to arriving at mutually acceptable arrangements, which will be recorded through an exchanc of Ifefeters." y Statement by the Secretary-GGnora_l_

Members of the Council will recall that in my latest report on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/1190O of 8 December 1975), I recommended the extension of the UNFICYP mandate for a further period of six months, and said that I would be reporting to the Council on my consultations with the parties concerned in this regard as soon as possible, I should therefore like to inform the Council of the present situation. iT On previous occasions the parties concerned have given their concurrence to the extension of the mandate for a six month period* On this occasion, the Governments of Cyprus and Greece have signified their concurrence in the extension of the UNFICYP mandate without any change in the conditions of the mandate. However, the leader of the Turkish Cypriot Community, Mr. Denktash, initially stated that he would only agree to the extension of the mandate if ,- he was given an assurance by the Secretary-General that an agreement would be signed with him along the lines of the Agreement on the Status of the Force which the United Nations concluded with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus on 31 March 1964 (S/5634). Without such an agreement the Force would be without status in the Turkish zone and his side could not shoulder responsibility for such a state of affairs. According to Mr. Denktash, if no agreement were concluded with him along the lines suggested, UITFICYP would have to vacate the Turkish zone, and future access to that zone for the delivery of relief supplies, etc., would be considered by his side on an ad hoc basis, purely on humanitarian grounds. - 2 -

An initial suggestion for surmounting this difficulty was an exchange of communications between the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Mr. Denktash on the following lines; "The Special Representative of the Secretary-General will discuss with the representative of the Turkish cypriot Community questions pertaining to the deployment and functioning of UNFICYP in the Turkish "drea with a view to arriving at a practical - >' arrangement on the functioning of UNFICYP in that . ' After prolonged discussions both with the Government C of Turkey and with Mr. Denktash, the Government of Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot community indicated that they would concur in the extension of the mandate subject to a proces verbal of understanding being agreed upon in advance of such extension by my Special Representative in Cyprus and Mr. Denktash. The following text was suggested by Turkey for this proces verbal: "During the process of consultation undertaken by the Secretary-General regarding the extension of the UNFICYP mandate, the Turkish Cypriot community proposed to the Secretary-General that they can give their consent to the extension in question, provided that UNFICYP units in the Turkish area be redeployed in conformity with the exigencies of the factual situation, both in the Island and in the Turkish zone, and that legal arrangement! with regard to the stationing and functioning of the said Force in the Turkish area be determined through mutual agreement between the representatives of the Turkish Cypriot .\jr

The Government of Cyprus lias expressed its opposition \ * to the proposal of the Turkish side? it has emphasized that

the Agreement on the Status of the Force of March 1964 remains / valid, and that as a matter of principle the Government would object to having UNFICYP enter into a written agreement with the Turkish side. However., the Cyprus Government has indicated that there was no objection to UNFICYP continuing, as had been the case heretofore within the context of peace-keeping, to v have normal practical arrangements with the Turkish Cypriot

leadership and the Turkish Forces. '; in considering the positions of the parties as outlined,

the Secretary-General is guided by the resolutions of the

Security Council, v/hich has called for the respect of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus (see resolution 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975). It will also be recalled that in its resolution 359 (j (1974) of 15 August 1974, the Council demanded "that all parties co-operate with the United Nations Peace-keeping - Force in Cyprus in carrying out its tasks, including humanitarian functions, in all areas of Cyprus, and in regard

to all sections of the population of Cyprus". It is clear that, for both practical and political reasons, it would be impossible for UNFICYP to function in the northern part of Cyprus, especially in carrying out its humanitarian duties in regard to the Greek Cypriots there, without the co-operation of the authorities in effective control there, [in practice, arrangements have been made and will continue to be made, - 4 -

both with the Turkish Cypriot Community and with the Turkish Forces, for their co-operation in the carrying out by UNFICYP of its duties in the northern sector. ,' -^' At the present time it has not been possible to achieve * J&x&L agreement on this matter between the two sides, although the differences between them have been somewhat narrowed in the course of our efforts to achieve an agreed formula. I would therefore be most grateful for the views of the members of the Council on this matter, which involves both important questions of principle and practical considerations, especially relating to the role of UNFICYP with regard to the Greek Cypriots remaining in the north of Cyprus.

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CR. 13 (8-75) RENEWAL OP THE UNFICYP MANDATE

The Secretary-General's report on the United Nations' operation in Cyprus has now been issued (3/11900 of 8 Deeerier)« •

As foreshadowed in his previous note, the President of the

Security Council is therefore circulating a revised working paper concerning the renewal of the UNFICYP mandate. The first, third and fourth preambular paragraphs of the working paper have been amended to take account of the precise terras of the Secretary-

General's report. RENEWAL CF THE UNFICYE' KAN DATE C'^'-'I'iSJ V.ORKIMG ?AF£R)

The Security Council, Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 8 December 1975 that in existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed not only to maintain the . ceasefire but also to facilitate the continued search for a peaceful .settlement,

Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the islandt Noting further that, in paragraph 68 of his report, the Secretary-General has expressed the view that in the present circum- *" ' ' stances the best available means of making progress towards a settlement is through continued talks between the representatives of the two communities and that such talks can only be fruitful if the interlocutors are re^dy and authorised to encage in meaningful negotiations on all essential aspects of a settlement of the Cyprus problem, Noting also the concurrence of the parties.concerned in the ^~) recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the .stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months, Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1975, Noting that General Assembly resolution 3395 (XXX) reaffirmed

the urgent need for continued efforts for the effective implementation in all its parts of General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXX) which was endorsed by the Security Council in its resolution 365 (1974)

/I. Reaffirms \ 1? Reaffirms the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of 4 Karch 1964, as well as subsequent resolutions and decisions on the establishment and maintenance of ir.'FICYP and on other aspects of the situation in Cyprus; 2. Reaffirms its resolution 365 (1974) of 13 December 1974 end its resolution 367 (T975) and calls for their .urgent and effective implementation; 3» Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to .continue and accelerate determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council; • 4. - Extends once more the "stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations- Peace-keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for a further period ending 15 June in the expectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force; TN. 5. Appeals again ":o all parties concur-ned to extend their full co-operation to the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in its continuing performance of its duties; • 6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue the mission of good offices entrusted to him by paragraph 6 of resolution 367 (1975), to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made snd to * submit a report not-later than 15 June 1976. UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11900 COUNCIL 8 December 1975 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

REPORT BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE UNITED NATIONS OPERATION IN CYPRUS (for the period 10 June 1975 to 8 December 1975)

CONTENTS c Pare INTRODUCTION 2

I. COMPOSITION AND DEPLOYMENT OF UNFICYP 3

II. UNFICYP OPERATIONS FROM 10 JUNE TO 8 DECEMBER 1975 5

A. Mandate and concept of operations 5 B. Liaison and co-operation 6 C. Maintenance of the cease-fire 6 D. Violations of the cease-fire by shooting incidents 7 E. Violations of ~~the cease-fire by movement or by construction of new defensive positions B F. Mines 8 G. Freedom of movement of UNFICYP 9

III. LAW AND ORDER - UNCIVPOL 10

IV. HUMANITARIAN AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS 11

V. GOOD OFFICES OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL: IMPLEMENTATION OF PARAGRAPH 6 OF SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 370 (1975) 13

VI. FINANCIAL ASPECTS 15

VII. OBSERVATIONS 17

MAP: DEPLOYMENT OF UNFICYP, DECEMBER 1975

75-27272 S/11900 English Page 2

INTRODUCTION

1. The present report on the United Rations operation in Cyprus covers developments from 10 June 1975 to 8 December 1975 and brings up to date the rec.ri of activities of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) pursuant to the mandate laid down in Security Council resolution 186 (196^) of h March 19&U and subsequent resolutions of the Council relating to Cyprus, incluiir.r most recently resolution 370 (1975) of 13 June 1975.

2. Since my report of 9 June 1975 (S/11717), I have circulated three interim reports, S/11789, 8/11789/Add.1 and S/11789/Add.2, pursuant to paragraphs 6 of Security Council resolutions 367 (1975) and 370 (1975) pertaining to the missicr. :: good offices entrusted to me by the Council. The definitive report requested tv the Council is incorporated in the present report (see sect. V). c S/11900 English Page 3

I. COMPOSITION AND DEPLOYMENT OF IMFICYP

3. The table below shows the strength of UNFICYP as of 30 November 1975:

Military Total

Austria HQ UNFICYP, medical centre and military police 25 Infantry battalion UNAB 8 300 325

Canada HQ UNFICYP and military police 39 1 battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 1*76 515 ( Denmark HQ UNFICYP and military police 17 Infantry battalion UN XXIII 358 375

Finland HQ UNFICYP and military police lU Infantry battalion UNFB 2k 1*11

Ireland HQ UNFICYP 5

Sweden HQ UNFICYP and military police 18 Infantry battalion UN 59C 529

United Kingdom HQ UNFICYP and military police 72 1 battalion 1 armoured reconnaissance squadron 119 1 army aviation flight 19 1 helicopter squadron - Royal Air Force 30 1 transport squadron 110 Logistic support units 117 809

Total military personnel 3 001

Civilian police

Australia 16 Austria 32 Sweden 20 Total civilian police 68 TOTAL UNFICYP 3 069 S/11900 English Page k h. Following the transfer of the "bulk of the Turkish Cypriot population to the north (S/11789/Add.2) and the resulting marked reduction of UNFICYP commitments ir. the south, I initiated a plan for the reduction of the over-all strength of the Force (see S/11717, para. 71). After consultation with the troop-contributing countries and the Governments referred to in paragraph h of Security Council resolution 186 (196U), the contingents from Denmark, Finland and the United Kingicr were reduced when rotations were carried out during October and November 1975. These reductions, which total ^10, are reflected in paragraph 3 above. In additicr. , UNCIVPOL was reduced from 130 to 68.

5. An additional reduction of about 122 is proposed for the Swedish contingent establishment in January 1976, reducing it to

6. The current detailed deployment of UHFICYP is shown on the map attached to -tie present report „

7. The Force remains under the command of Lieutenant-General D. Prem Chand. As ( I have already informed the Security Council (S/ll82^), my Special Representative in Cyprus, Mr. Luis Weckmann-Munoz , requested me to relieve him of his post, as he wished to return to the diplomatic service of Mexico. I accepted his request with regret and on 15 October 1975 I appointed as my Special Representative in Cyprus Ambassador Javier Perez de Cuellar, who was serving as the Permanent Representative of Peru to the United Nations . S./11900 English Page 5

II. UNFICYP OPERATIONS FROM 10 JUNE 1975 TO 8 DECEMBER 1975

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 (196*0 of k March 196*; in the following terms:

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 C and the Turkish Cypriot fighters, has been repeatedly reaffirmed by the Council, most recently in its resolution 370 (1975) of 13 June 1975- In connexion with the events that have occurred since .15 July 197**, the Council has adopted a number of resolutions, some of which have affected the functioning of UNFICYP and, in some cases, have required UNFICYP to perform certain additional or modified functions. 2J In its resolution 370 (1975K the Council noted from the report of the Secretary- General (S/11717)

"that in existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-keep ir.= Force in Cyprus is still needed to perform the tasks it is currently undertaki^= if the cease-fire is to be maintained in the island and the search for a peaceful settlement facilitated".

9. In the areas of confrontation between the Turkish forces and the National Guard, UNFICYP continues to use its best efforts to prevent a recurrence of fighting by persuading both parties to refrain from violations of the cease-fire, either by c firing or by movement forward of the existing cease-fire lines. Efforts also continue to provide security to farmers, shepherds and others working in the immediate area of confrontation.

10. Since the inception of the operation in 196*1-, a major task of UNFICYP had beer. - to provide security for the Turkish Cypriots in their enclaves and villages in the south. Under the agreements reached at the third round of the Vienna talks on 2 August 1975 (8/11789), 8,033 Turkish Cypriots living in the south were transferred to the north, with the assistance of UNFICYP. As indicated above (para. *0, that transfer, which was completed on 7 September, has made it possible to reduce the

I/ These include resolutions 353 (197**) of 20 July, 35** (197*0 of 23 July, 355 (197**) of 1 August, 357 (197**) of lk August, 358 (197**) and 359 (197*0 of 15 August, 360 (197**) of 16 August, 361 (197**) of 30 August, 36** (197**) and 365 (197**) of 13 December 197**, 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975 and 370 (1975) of 13 June 1975. S/11900 English Page 6 over-all strength of UNFICYP and. to carry out a redeployment of UNFICYP troops along the general line of confrontation. Six operational sectors have been formed there, replacing the previous UNFICYP zones and districts.

11. UNFICYP continues to discharge its functions with regard to the security, welfare and well-being of the Greek Cypriots living in the Turkish-controlled part of the island. In this connexion, the Vienna agreements mentioned in paragraph 10 above provided that UNFICYP should have free and normal access to the Greek Cypriot villages and habitations in the north. UNFICYP access to that area remains restricted, and it has only been possible to carry out humanitarian work on a limited basis (para, 2h below).

12. Finally, UNFICYP contingents, both military and police, in addition to humanitarian measures implemented directly by them, have continued to support and assist all relief operations co-ordinated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in co-operation with the International Committee of the Red ( Cross (ICRC). v

B. Liaison and co-operation

13. In accordance with paragraph 5 of the Security Council's resolution 370 (1975)> UNFICYP has continued to stress the essential requirement of full co-operation at all levels to enable it to carry out its role more effectively. These efforts have resulted in closer liaison with both sides, and a good working relationship has been more fully developed at higher levels. Clear channels of communication have been established. This has enabled UNFICYP to take a number of preventive measures helping to reduce the tension between the two sides, and also to reduce the number of shooting incidents. Similarly, at the local level UNFICYP has succeeded in improving liaison arrangements with both sides. iH. The liaison arrangements previously established with the Cyprus Government and the National Guard have continued to work very well. Regular meetings are held between UNFICYP sector commanders and their counterparts in the Turkish forces, enabling a wide variety of problems to be resolved. UNFICYP liaison officers at all levels have continued to play a key role in the day-to-day maintenance of the cease-fire, especially during times of increased tension. Despite the encouraging trend towards improved liaison and an increasing appreciation at higher levels of the requirement of co-operation with UNFICYP, there is need for improved co-operation on the ground, with particular reference to UNFICYP tasks in the confrontation area and its freedom of movement.

C. Maintenance of the cease-fire

15. Following the redeployment of UNFICYP in the confrontation area, with particular emphasis on the more sensitive locations, the UNFICYP surveillance system based on observation posts and patrols has been strengthened and improved by establishing additional posts, bringing the total number deployed to 112. UNFICYP patrol routes are being improved and developed so that UNFICYP has complete S/11900 English Page 7

observation over the forward defended localities (FDLs) of both sides. Use is also made of UNFICYP helicopters where ground patrols are hampered by the danger of mines3 or by difficult terrain.

16. There is evidence that strict orders have been issued by both sides which place severe restraints on the use of weapons, and reassurances to this effect have been frequently given to IMFICYP at the highest level. Although this has resulted in an encouraging improvement in fire discipline, there have been incidents where weapons have been used on occasion, causing serious breaches of the cease-fire, particularly in the areas of Nicosia and Lefka. Prompt countermeasures have always been taken by IMFICYP, including the immediate deployment of liaison officers to the forward units and the establishment of close contact with the headquarters of both sides. These measures, together with the higher standards of fire disciplines have resulted in a reduction in the number of shooting incidents. c D. Violations of the cease-fire by shooting incidents 17- During the past six months there has been a daily average of four to five shooting incidents. Generally,'these daily incidents have been confined to random rifle shots mainly in the areas of Nicosia and Lefka, and are frequently denied by both sides, or recorded by them as accidental discharges. Civilian game hunters using shotguns in the forward rural areas have caused some confusion, and UNFICYP has taken steps to have greater control exercised over them for their own safety and in the interests of maintaining the cease-fire. Since my special report of 9 June 1975 (S/11717)3 there have been two serious shooting incidents involving the use of small-arms and machine-guns. In Nicosia, on the nights of 2/3 October and lU/15 October 1975, firing incidents occurred involving small-arms and machine-guns and the use of a hand grenade by the National Guard on the latter occasion. Local UNFICYP units, when dealing with all these incidents, were able to obtain the facts from both sides, and bring about a prompt cease--fire through negotiation and the full use of forward UNFICYP liaison officers. Subsequently protests have been c lodged with the offending parties, and, in most cases, assurances were given to UNFICYP that appropriate disciplinary action had been taken.

18. There has been a welcome and significant decrease in the number of cases of shooting at UNFICYP troops. During the previous period there had been 2k such incidents; in this period there have been five, two attributable to the National Guard and three to the Turkish forces.

19- As part of its tasks in relation to the maintenance of the cease-fire, UNFICY? keeps a careful daily check on all shooting incidents in the confrontation area. All such incidents are investigated, and every effort is made to prevent escalation. An over-all assessment based on confirmed shooting incidents reported during this period indicates that although the Turkish forces have the higher average of daily cease-fire violations3 the violations which led to the two more serious incidents were attributable to the National Guard.

20. Unfortunately, there have been losses of human life as a result of some of these shooting incidents. On two occasions Greek Cypriot civilians were shot dead S/11900 English Page 8

by troops of the Turkish forces. On 28 July 1975, a Greek Cypriot man who went close to the Turkish Cypriot fighters defence positions in Nicosia Old City was killed by a single rifle shot. On 19 October, a Greek Cypriot shepherd who strayed close to the forward positions of the Turkish forces near Famagusta was killed. On 2k September a Turkish Cypriot fighter was most regrettably killed by accident as a result of a ne^li-ent discharge from a weapon by an UIIFICYP soldier on duty in Nicosia. The soldier has since been court-martialled and convicted.

E. Violations of the cease-fire by movement or by construction of new defensive positions

21. There has been a disturbing increase over the past six months in the number of cease-fire violations by movement forward of the positions held at l600 hours 16 August 197^. There have been 2k6 breaches compared with 57 in the previous period. Thirty-one of those violations were caused by the National Guard, and the others were attributed to the Turkish forces. In all these violations, UNFICYP has tried as quickly as possible to restore the status quo by deploying extra { UNFICYP troops to contain the forward movement and, through negotiations to restore the original cease-fire line. These efforts have been successful in many areas, but not in all. UNFICYP has endeavoured to keep a close watch on this type of violation, in view of the dangers of rapid escalation if not checked in tine. In order to avert incidents between Greek Cypriot farmers and shepherds in the confrontation area and Turkish forces patrols moving forward of their FDLs, UNFICY? has continued the practice of escorting civilians engaged in agricultural activities. To meet any apprehensions relating to security, UNFICYP escorts are limited to areas where the fields a.re not too close to the Turkish forces positions.

22. Astride their respective defence lines, both sides have continued to dig and develop fortifications. In some cases, this has involved further forward movements. The Turkish forces have constructed 20 such positions, and the National Guard 15. In most cases, UNFICYP has been able to negotiate a withdrawal, together with the filling in of the new trenches. Where this has not been possible, additional UNFICYP surveillance has been maintained at the location concerned, and the forward moves have been reported and recorded as violations.

F. Mines

23. The wide-scale use of mines continues to be a cause for serious concern. Although the standard of minefield marking on both sides has improved and UNFICY? has been able to continue with its special operation to record areas known to be mined, the long-term hazard to the civilian population cannot be over-emphasized, since many of the minefields were laid hastily during the operations of July and August S/11900 English Page 9

G. Freedom of movement of UNFICYP

2h. In the northern part of the island, the Turkish forces have continued to impose restrictions on the freedom of movement of IMFICYP. With a view to implementing the agreements reached at the third round of the Vienna talks, UIFICYP established four liaison posts in the Karpass and sought agreement with the Turkish forces to establish a fifth there and three around Kyrenia. A prograr was also planned to ensure that each village in the north inhabited by Greek Cypriots would be visited by UNFICYP teams at least three times a week. This has not proved possible. As from 26 September3 UNFICYP personnel manning the liaison posts were denied access to the Greek Cypriot population. On 2 December special visits in the Karpass by UNFICYP humanitarian teams escorted by Turkish forces liaison officers were suspended, but resupply convoys there and in the Kyrenia area are still permitted.

25. Some limited freedom of movement in the north of the island has been afforde: c to members of UNFICYP by the Turkish forces. Visits on three days a week may be paid by UNFICYP personnel to Kyrenia, and the use of the Nicosia-Famagusta road, which had been closed to UNFICYP (S/11717, para. 22), is now allowed to a limited extent.

26. In the confrontation area, Turkish forces have on occasion interfered with UNFICYP freedom of movement by moving forward and blocking UNFICYP patrol routes , claiming that UNFICYP patrols were approaching too close to Turkish forces FDLs. c S/11900 English Page 10

III. LAW AND ORDER - UNCIVPOL

27. UWCIVPOL, the civilian police element of UNFICYP, is deployed in support of military units in all sectors in the confrontation area and continues to assist, whenever possible, in the restoration and maintenance of law and order and in fostering an atmosphere of security in the island in relation to intercommunal matters. UWCIVPOL maintains appropriate liaison and helps to caution villagers from going into sensitive localities in the vicinity of the FDLs.

28. Its responsibilities cover investigation of intercommunal problems at all levels, escorts for Greek Cypriots being transferred to and from the north, distribution of social welfare benefits and pensions to Greek Cypriots in the north and, in co-operation with ICRC, inquiries into cases of missing persons.

29. In the Turkish-controlled areas, UNCIVPOL activities are mainly confined to payment of social welfare and other benefits to Greek Cypriots. On occasion, s members of UNCIVPOL have accompanied military personnel on village patrols in \ Kyrenia district. Liaison there with the Turkish Cypriot police has, in some cases, helped to improve the living conditions of Greek Cypriot villagers by reducing the incidence of crime involving thefts of food-stuffs, household commodities and money. UNCIVPOL based at Xeros within the area under Turkish control carry out humanitarian escorts between Limnitis and the Turkish Cypriot enclave of Kokkina.

30. UNCIVPOL has continued to receive complaints asserting that Greek Cypriots in the north are being subjected to pressure to move to the south and that their property, including household goods, crops and livestock, is subject to theft or confiscation. In the Famagusta area', abandoned motor vehicles and household goods are reported to have been removed.

31. When 8,033 Turkish Cypriots were transferred to the north, with UNCIVPOL assistance, in August and September 1975, they left behind homes, machinery, farming equipment, and other property. Some cases of theft and looting of this property have been reported, but., in general, large scale misappropriation of property has been prevented. The Cyprus Government has set up a special organization to itemize and protect all movable property, homes, land and crops abandoned by Turkish Cypriots. Some assistance was provided by UNCIVPOL, by way of observation patrols.

32. The UNCIVPOL Missing Persons Bureau assists in the collection and exchange of information on missing persons, in close consultation with ICRC. Following initial inquiries, it was established that a total of 2,018 Greek Cypriots and 11^ Turkish Cypriots were unaccounted for and therefore listed as missing persons. UNCIVPOL continues to support efforts to trace persons listed as missing. S/11900 English Page 11

IV. HUMANITARIAN AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

33. Since I reported to the Council on 9 June 1975 (S/11717) , the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has continued, at my request, to assist the displaced and needy population in the island in his capacity as Co-ordinator of United Nations humanitarian assistance for Cyprus. Although no further general appeal has "been made to the international community during this period, substantial funds and donations in kind have again been forthcoming. These generous contributions have enabled the Co-ordinator, with support from other United Nations agencies, to meet not only the continuing priority requirements, such as food, medical supplies and shelter (including blankets and heaters), but also some more specific needs that have become apparent as a result of the 197^ events in Cyprus. These new areas of assistance have included the provision of funds towards the construction costs of old people's homes and child welfare centres; funds have also been made available for educational materials and for the clearing of burnt forest c areas in order to salvage timber and prepare the ground for reforestation. 3*U In general terms, the situation of the displaced persons in the island has improved to some extent over the summer months. However, the number of Greek Cypriots in tents and shacks is still more than 25,000 and with the approach of winter their living conditions remain far from satisfactory. Accordingly, the Co-ordinator has earmarked funds for the provision of improved temporary accommodation facilities, so that at least some of these people will be spared the hardship of another winter under canvas„

35. The extent of the continuing need for humanitarian assistance to Cyprus is clearly illustrated when it is realized that there are still more than 2009000 Cypriots in all parts of the island who depend on public assistance. On 31 October 1975, Government statistics showed a total of 183,000 Greek Cypriots as displaced and now living in the south. This figure reflects an increase of 1,000 persons since my June report, mainly due to the continuing transfer of Greek Cypriots from the north to the south. Of this total, the number of persons who c can support themselves has risen by 9,000 to ^5S000, indicating some improvement in the economy and a corresponding increase in employment. The remaining 138jOOO persons who are both displaced and needy are being fully supported by the Greek Cypriot authorities, as are an additional lU,000 persons in the south who live in their homes but are in need of assistance,

36. As a result of the transfer of the bulk of the Turkish Cypriot population frcn the south to the north, the number of Turkish Cypriots living in the south and supported by the Greek Cypriot authorities has decreased to 62. According to the Turkish Cypriot leadership, there are now over Uo,000 Turkish Cypriots in the north and in the enclave of Kokkina who have become displaced or needy in the wake of the 197^ events and are being supplied with food commodities. Also in the northern area there are some 9,000 Greek Cypriots and some 1,000 Maronites who are supported with food commodities and allowances from Greek Cypriot sources. These are delivered on a regular basis by UNFICYP to distribution centres in the north. S/11900 English Page 12

37. In view of the continuing need for United Nations humanitarian assistance in Cyprus, I have requested the 'High Commissioner for Refugees to continue his wor> as Co-ordinator for a further limited period during the forthcoming year.

38. UNFICYP has continued to support the Co-ordinator's humanitarian relief programme "by Delivery of food supplies and other items to persons in need, distribution of social welfare "benefits, arranging and implementing the transfer of persons, humanitarian visits to Greek Cynriot villages in the north, provision of medical assistance in emergency cases and "bv escorting vork narties for repairs to essential services and fcr harvesting in ccnfrcntaticr. areas.

39. The delivery of relief supplies has been a major feature of UNFICYP activities. During the period 6,290 tons (l,258 loads) were distributed, of which 3,929 tons went to Greek Cypriots in the norths 7^0 tons to Turkish Cypriots in the south, and 1,621 tons on behalf of UHHCR and WFP to the central Turkish Cypriot welfare stores. (

HO. The supply deliveries are now established on a weekly or fortnightly set programme to individual locations or villages. Following the move north (in August and September) of most Turkish Cypriots, the main supply effort is new concentrated on assisting the 95000 Greek Cypriots and Maronites remaining in the north, Sor.e 1,500 Turkish Cypriots in the Kokkina enclave also continue to receive supplies. The aggregate supply distribution by UNFICYP since August 197^ totals some 15,800 tons. In conjunction with the supply convoys, special welfare benefits and pensions are distributed by UNCIVPOL. This is often the cnly financial resource of many people and families. In the period under review £C 200,000 was distributed.

Hi. Th3 joint anti-malaria spraying campaign commenced in May and operated under UNFICYP escort in the confrontation area, continued without serious problems and is due to be completed about mid-December 1975. ^2. UNFICYP provides escorts for work parties engaged on maintenance of essential services, particularly on the confrontation line in Nicosia, and for Greek Cypriot farmers and shepherds in the confrontation areas across the island,

^3- The close liaison established between UNFICYP and the other organizations and agencies of the United Nations system and with the ICRC in co-ordinating the relief and aid programmes has been very successfully maintained. UNFICYP relationships with the welfare authorities on both sides are also excellent. S/11900 English Page 13

V. GOOD OFFICES OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL: IMPLEMENTATIOK OF PARAGRAPH 6 OF SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 370 (1975)

kh. In paragraph 6 of its resolution 370 (1975) of 13 June 1975, the Security Council requested me to continue the mission of good offices entrusted to me "by paragraph 6 of resolution 367 (1975); to keep the Council informed of the progress made, and to submit an interim report by 15 September and a definitive report not later than 15 December 1975. In pursuance of this provision, I held a third round of negotiations vith the representatives of the two communities in Vienna from 31 July to 2 August, and a fourth round in New York from 8 to 10 September 1975. Interim reports on these talks were submitted to the Council on 5 August and 10 September 1975 (S/11789 and Add.l). A third interim report, which discussed inter alia the status of implementation of the agreements reached in Vienna on 2 August and the question of the continuation of the negotiations, was circulated c on 13 September (S/11789/Add.2). U5. In its resolution 3395 (XXX) of 20 November 1975, the General Assembly called for the immediate resumption in a meaningful and constructive manner of the negotiations between the representatives of the two communities under my auspices 5 and it requested me to continue my role in those negotiations.

U6. Since the circulation of my third interim report, I have been in contact with the parties on the subject of a possible resumption of the intercommunal talks under my auspices. These contacts are continuing,

i)-7. I have continued to follow closely developments in Cyprus relating to the implementation of the agreements contained in the Vienna communique of 2 August (8/11789, annex) and my Special Representative and the Force Commander of UNFICYP have made every effort to assist the parties in that direction. The status of the implementation of the provisions numbered 1 through 5 of the Vienna communique is summarized below, with regard to the other paragraphs, the situation remains c as outlined in my third interim report. hQ. A joint working committee3 comprising Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot and UNFICYP representatives, was set up in Nicosia to assist in the implementation of the Vienna agreements. The Committee met 17 times during the period.

h9. With regard to provision 1 of the Vienna communique, and as previously reported to the Council (S/11789/Add.2, para, k)3 85033 Turkish Cypriots were moved to the north with UNFICYP assistance; 130 remained behind in 22 different locations in the south. Approximately 1,500 Turkish Cypriots also remained in the Kokkina enclave.

50. With regard to provision 5 of the communique and related understandings reached in Vienna, some 93^ Greek Cypriots have applied to return to the north. These include most of the 800 Greek Cypriots who had been compulsorily evacuated from the Karpass region in the wake of an incident in the Troodos mountains where members of the Cyprus police intercepted a group of Turkish Cypriots seeking to move to the north by their own means and inflicted injuries on some of them. Among the Greek S/11900 English Page lA

Cypriots expelled from the north after that incident was the entire Greek Cypriot population of Dhavlos (270 persons). One hundred and forty of these have applied to return to Dhavlos, but none has been permitted to do so. Of the remaining 790 applicants, 379 have been cleared to move to the north, and 3^6 have actually moved. Sixty-three applications were turned down by the Turkish authorities on security grounds and 250 others on grounds of ineligibility under the criteria applied for reunification of families.

51. With regard to provision 3 of the Vienna communique, U80 Greek Cypriots, mainly members of separated families, have been moved to the south. j 52. With regard to provision 2 of the Vienna communique, progress in providing educational and medical facilities for Greek Cypriots in the north has been slow. Only three elementary schools are operating in the Karpass, providing for 500 out of approximately 1,^00 children. Eight teachers have returned to the north and clearance has been given for 5 more, but another 23 teachers, needed to re-open more schools and to provide an adequate pupil/teacher ratio, are still awaiting ( clearance.

53. A Greek Cypriot medical team consisting of a doctor and two male nurses was refused clearance to go to the Karpass on the grounds that they were not accompanied by their families. As the last Greek Cypriot doctor in the north was evacuated to the south in October 1975 s the Greek Cypriots there are now dependent on the Turkish Cypriot medical and hospital facilities. A number of villages are without church services, and in the prevailing circumstances few priests find it possible to return to the area.

5^. As indicated in my third interim report, the situation regarding the freedom of movement of Greek Cypriots in the north mentioned in provision 2 of the Vienna communique has remained unchanged.

55. Greek Cypriots living in the north are not permitted to visit their relatives in the south. UNFICYP continues to make efforts to secure permission for such visits, either on medical or compassionate grounds.

56. With regard to provision h of the Vienna communique, the situation is described in paragraph 2k of this report. s/iipoo English Page 15

VI. FINANCIAL ASPECTS

57- Voluntary contributions in the amount of approximately $l66.2 million have been paid to the UNFICYP Special Account by 57 Member States and three non-member Governments in respect of the periods from the inception of the Force on 27 March 196U to 15 December 1975. In addition, voluntary contributions from public sources 3 interest earned on investment of temporarily undisbursed funds and other miscellaneous income received by the Account have totalled about $3.3 million. Accordingly, some $169.5 million have so far been made available to the UNFICYP Special Account towards meeting the costs of IMFICYP to the United Rations for the periods through 15 December 1975.

58. The costs to be borne by the United Rations for the operation of UWFICYP for the periods from the inception of the Force to 15 December 1975 are estimated at $213.5 million. This figure includes the direct cost to the United Nations of maintaining the Force in Cyprus, as well as the amounts to be paid to Governments c providing contingents in respect of their extra and extraordinary costs for which they seek to be reimbursed by the United Nations.

59- The amount of $169.5 million so far received by the UNFICYP Special Account falls short of the requirement of $213.5 million indicated above by approximately $U^.O million. However, in addition to the voluntary contributions that have already been paid to the Account, some $5-2 million are expected to be received in due course against pledges made by Governments but not yet paid by them.

60. If to the amount of $169.5 million so far received the amount of $5-2 million of anticipated receipts is added, the receipts of the UNFICYP Special Account since March I96h can then be expected to total approximately $17^.7 million. The difference between this figure and the costs to be met of approximately $213.5 million becomes $38.8 million. Accordingly, unless additional contributions from existing or new pledges are received before 15 December 1975 the UNFICYP Special c Account deficit as of that date will be $38.8 million. 61. If the Security Council should decide to extend for six months beyond 15 December 1975 the period during which the Force is to be stationed in Cyprus, it is estimated that the additional cost to the Organization for a Force at approximately its present strength, assuming continuance of present reimbursement commitments3 would amount to approximately $11.8 million, as detailed below. S/11900 English Page 16

UNFICYP COST ESTIMATE BY MAJOR CATEGORY OF EXPENSE (in thousands of US dollars)

I. Operation costs incurred by the United Nations

Movement of contingents 200 Operational expenses 1,U80 Rental of premises 350 Rations . 800

Non-military personnel, salaries, travel etc. 13070 Miscellaneous and contingencies 200 Total, part I U,100

II. Reimbursement of extra costs of Governments providing contingents

Pay and allowances 6,950 Contingent-owned equipment 650 Death and disability awards 100 Total, part II 7,700 GRAND TOTAL, parts I and II 11,800

62 o The above costs for__the next six-month period do not reflect the full cost of UNFICYP to Member and non-member States, inasmuch as they exclude the extra costs that Members providing contingents or police units to the Force have agreed to absorb at their own expense rather than seek as reimbursement from the United Nations. Indicative figures of the amounts involved are estimated as follows: Australia, $0.^ million; Austria, $0.2 million; Canada, $0.9 million; I/ Denmark, $0.^ million; Sweden, $0.7 million and United Kingdom, $1.2 million. I/ Finland is also absorbing certain UNFICYP costs at its own expense.

63. In order to finance the costs to the Organization of maintaining the Force for a period of six months after 15 December 1975 and to meet all 'costs and outstanding claims up to that date, it will be necessary to receive voluntary contributions to the UNFICYP Special Account totalling $50.6 million/

I/ Exclusive of the normal costs of pay and allowances. S/11900 English Page 17

VII. OBSERVATIONS

6k. During the period under review, the situation in Cyprus has been relatively quiet, but tension has remained high. The situation of confrontation resulting from the events of 197^ has persisted.

65. While there has been a marked reduction in the number of shooting incidents along the cease-fire lines, violations of the cease-fire by movement forward from the existing lines have disturbingly increased during the past six months. Some of these violations have led to serious incidents and resulted in an increase of tension in the areas of confrontation. One of the main objectives of UJTFICYP has been to achieve a gradual stabilization of the military situation in the confrontation area, which should, in effect, be completely demilitarized except for United Nations personnel. This is essential not only to prevent a recurrence of fighting but also to enable the Force, on a humanitarian basis, to facilitate normal civilian activities in the areas between the cease-fire lines. It is my hope that c both sides will extend to UNFICYP their full co-operation in this endeavour in accordance with Security Council resolutions.

66. It is obvious that the situation in Cyprus will remain unstable and potentially dangerous until the basic political problem is resolved. In this connexion, I have continued to use my best efforts to carry out the good offices mission entrusted to me by the Security Council in its resolution 367 (1975), and during the period under review two further rounds of talks between the representatives of the two communities - the third and fourth rounds - took place under my auspices. During the third round, agreement was reached on certain problems, but, unfortunately, some important provisions contained in that agreement have not been fully implemented, including in particular the free and normal access of UNFICYP to Greek Cypriot habitations in the north to ensure the security and well-being of the Greek Cypriots remaining there.

67. The delay in reaching a satisfactory solution in Cyprus is a matter of increasing concern in many respects, both local and international. The longer the c present situation of confrontation persists the more difficult will be the attainment of a negotiated solution. Moreover, pending such a solution the risk of renewed and large-scale conflict remains, as does the plight of the displaced persons.

68. I believe that in the present circumstances, the best available means of making progress towards a settlement is through continued talks between the representatives of the two communities, Mr. Clerides and Mr. Den'ktash. I have remained in close toi;ch with the two interlocutors. However, it is my conviction that such talks can only be fruitful if the interlocutors are ready and authorized to engage in meaningful negotiations on all essential aspects of a settlement of the Cyprus problem.

69. I hope that the time may soon come when this condition can be fulfilled. Obviously, even then, the chance of making progress will depend on the determination, understanding and willingness of the parties to make and to implement S/11900 English Page 18 reciprocal concessions. The prizes to be won from successful negotiation are the peace and prosperity of all the people of Cyprus and the reinforcement of peace in the eastern Mediterranean. With such objectives before us, I urge all concerned to make a renewed effort to achieve a negotiated settlement.

70. In the circumstances;, I consider the continued presence of UNFICYP to be essential, not only to maintain the cease-fire called for by the Security Council but also to facilitate the continued search for a peaceful settlement. I therefore recommend that the Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months. In accordance with the established practice, I have undertaken consultations with the parties concerned on this subject. I shall report to the Council on these consultations as soon as possible.

71. In this connexion, I must draw the Security Council's attention to the increasingly critical financial situation of UNFICYP, which throws a disproportionate burden on the troop-contributing countries. Despite my appeals, voluntary ( contributions have continued to be made in insufficient amounts and by a disappointingly limited number of Governments. Although some reductions have been achieved recently in the total strength of UI-TFICYP, the deficit in its budget now amounts to $38.8 million. I shall of course continue my efforts, in consultation with interested Governments, as appropriate, towards providing a sound financial basis for UNFICYP, but I must at this stage warn the Council that if no remedial measures can be achieved UNFICYP may well one day find itself unable to continue functioning for lack of funds.

72. In concluding this report, I wish to express my appreciation to the Governments providing contingents for UNFICYP, as well as to those which have made voluntary contributions for its financing. Without their generous support it would not have been possible to maintain this important peace-keeping operation of the United Nations. Finally, I wi&h to take this opportunity to pay tribute to my Special Representatives in Cyprus, Mr. Luis Weckmann-Munoz until 15 October 1975 and Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar since that date and to the officers and men of UNFICYP and to its civilian staff for the exemplary manner in which they have carried out their important and difficult task. 32°30' 33°00'

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33°30' TO: THE SECRETARY- GENERAL

L W Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ihsan Sabri Qaglayangil, commenting on the allegations in the f Greek Cypriot Press that the recent Turkish proposal for enlarged intercommunal talks was aimed at excluding the Secretary-General of the United Nations from the negotiating process, mado the following statement to the Turkish Press in this connection:

"Such allegations are totally unfounded and untrue. We regard Nicosia as a suitable venue for the expanded intercommunal negotiations so that they can be conducted on a continuous basis. This has absolutely no connection with the role of the Secretary -General of the United Naticr.s , In fact, we have proposed that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Nicosia participate in the enlarged negotiations. If the Secretary-General would £<*•-, v- wish to participate personally in the negotiations in Nicosia „ this would be a source of great satisfaction,, I must express our gratitude-to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for his efforts in the intercommunal negotiations. He has spared no effort to prevent a deadlock in these negotiations through his untiring endeavours and highly appreciated patienco. It is the Greek Cypriots who have displayed a great disrespect for the Secretary-General by renouncing later the results of the intorcommunal talks conducted under his auspices. r y, A *3r--—

It is suggested that the Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus should sign a proces verbal with Mr. Denktash as follows: "The Special Representative of the Secretary- cjAiClM,*? General will j^^te^^with the representative of Turkish Cypriot community questions pertaining to the deployment and functioning of UNFICYP in the Turkish area with a view to arriving at a o*-*X^suu*v~iisi->f-- practical aascangemeiai on the functioning of UNFICYP in that area". TURKISH PERMANENT MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 2> &

New York,/December 6, 1975 I

Excellency,

With reference to your letter of December 4, 1975, I have the honor to enclose herewith the

message of His Excellency Mr. Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances

of my highest consideration.

liter Turkmen Ambassador Permanent Representative His Excellency Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations United Nations New York Ankara, December 5, 1975

Excellency,

I have received your message dated December

4, 1975. On the subject of your message, I have also seen the report of your conversation with Ambassador

Turkmen. The points raised in that conversation by Ambassador Turkmen, reflect the prevailing realities on the Island. I am confident that Your Excellency will agree with me that the position that Mr. Denktas, leader of the Turkish Cypriot Community,has put forward is justified and legitimate.

Mr. Denktas, in this connection, does not

seek the recognition of the Turkish Federated State

of Cyprus by the United Nations as a separate state; he has expressed his readiness to sign an agreement

with UNFICYP in his capacity as the Vice-President of the Republic of Cyprus. As Ambassador Turkmen has indicated to Your Excellency, the crux of the matter consists of signing implementation agreements on the part of UNFICYP, necessitated by the de facto situation

in Cyprus.

There are precedents of such arrangements.

I cannot fail to agree fully with Mr. Denktas in this connection.

H. E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General of the United Nations New York Nevertheless, Your Excellency, as is always the case, I would like to do all to be of help to you.

I believe that I can be in a position to be influential on Mr. Denktas to defer his request for such agreements taking into account the brevity of time, provided that he can be satisfied on the deployment issue. For this, I would need your commitment to negotiate such agreements with the Turkish Community, after the extension of the mandate of UNFICYP.

On the deployment issue, I am convinced of the necessity to approach this issue with a view to situate primarily UNFICYP along the line dividing the two zones in Cyprus. I am certain that you will appreciate the difficulty in comprehending the presence of UNFICYP in areas where any possibility of inter-communal violence no longer exists.

With warm personal regards.

Yours sincerely,

Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil cc: SecGen REG BEU/MD .

4 December 1975

Dear Mr. Minister, As you are aware, the Security Council will next week be taking up the extension of the mandate of UNFICYP. In this connexion, it is necessary to have the concurrence of the parties concerned. During preliminary consultations on this matter in Cyprus, Mr. Denktash has taken the position that he cannot agree, so far as the Turkish Cypriot Community is concerned, to the extension of the mandate of UHFICYP unless he is given assurances by the Secretary-General that an agreeioent would be signed with him along the lines of the Status of the Force Agreement of 31 March 1964 between the United Nations and the Government of Cyprus. As you know, a Status of the Force Agreement can only .be concluded with a government recognized by the United Nations. Therefore, without the specific authorization of the Security Council, it would be impossible for me to conclude such an agreement with Mr. Denktash, although, of course, practical arrangements have been, and will continue to be, made both with the Turkish Cypriot Community and with the Turkish Forces for the carrying out by UHFICYP of its duties in the northern sector. It is clear to me, Mr. Minister, that, at a time when it is very much to be hoped that we may soon make progress on a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus problem, this issue may cause very serious difficulties in the forthcoming meetings of the Security Council concerning the extension of the mandate Of UNFICYP.

His Excellency Mr. Ihsan Sabri Caglayangil Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey

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I should be most grateful, therefore, to know, as soon as possible, the position of the Government of Turkey in this matter, and to have your own assistance in surmounting this difficulty. With warm personal regards, Yours sincerely,

C Kurt Waldheim cc: SecGen REG BEU

BEU/MD

4 December 1975

My dear Ambassador,

I should be most grateful if you would transmit urgently the following personal message from me to Foreign Minister Caglayangil. With kind regards, Yours sincerely,

Kurt Waldheim

His Excellency Mr. liter Turkmen f Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations 866 Second Avenue, 15th Floor New York, N.Y. 10017 r Cyf^us-

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