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Question of Cyprus

A/RES/3212(XXIX)No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1975.

What other versions does this mandate have?

10 versions · 1957–1983
This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/37/253
  • 1983A/RES/37/253Question of CyprusLatestCompare with previous version
  • 1979A/RES/34/30Question of CyprusCompare with previous version
  • 1979A/RES/33/15Question of CyprusCompare with previous version
  • 1978A/RES/32/15Question of CyprusCompare with previous version
  • 1977A/RES/31/12Question of CyprusCompare with previous version

iVersions are identified automatically by matching titles within the same organ (~97% accuracy on a manual audit).

What subjects does this mandate have?

9 topics
CyprusCyprus QuestionGood OfficesGreek Cypriot CommunityHumanitarian AssistanceNegotiationPeacekeeping OperationsTroop WithdrawalTurkish Cypriot Community

What does this mandate say?

10 operative paragraphs
1
Calls upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and to refrain from all acts and interventions directed against it;
2
Urges the speedy withdrawal of all foreign anned forces and foreign mHitary presence and personnel from the Republic of Cyprus, and the cessation of all foreign interference in its affairs;
3
Considers that the constitutional system of the Republic of Cyprus concerns the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities;
4
Commends the contacts and negotiations taking place on an equal footing, with the good offices of the Secretary-General, between the representatives of the two communities, and calls for their continuation with a view to reaching freely a mutually acceptable political settlement, based on their fundamental and legitimate rights;
5
Considers that all the refugees should return to their homes in safety and calls upon the parties concerned to undertake urgent measures to that end;
6
Expresses the hope that, if necessary, further efforts including negotiations can take place, within the framework of the United Nations, for the purpose of implementing the provisions of the present resolution, thus ensuring to the Republic of Cyprus its fundamental right to independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity;
1
Requests the Seoretary-General to continue to provide United Nations humanitarian assistance to all parts of the population of Cyprus and caUs upon all States to contribute to that effort;
8
Calls upon all parties to continue to co-operate
fully with the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus, which may be strengthened if necessary;
9
Requests the Secretary-General to continue to lend his good offices to the parties concerned;
10
Further requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of the Security Council.

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