Statement [Made on Behalf of the Security Council, at the 8824th Meeting, 23 July 2021, in Connection with the Council's Consideration of the Item Entitled "the Situation in Cyprus"]

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 43 The situation in Cyprus, published in 2021.

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6 subjects

Cyprus Cyprus Question Peacekeeping Operations Territorial Claims Türki̇ye Varosha (Cyprus)

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At the 8824th meeting of the Security Council, held on 23 July 2021, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “The situation in Cyprus”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council reaffirms the statement of its President of 9 October 2020 (S/PRST/2020/9) on Varosha.

“The Security Council reaffirms the status of Varosha as set out in previous United Nations Security Council resolutions, including resolution 550 (1984) and resolution 789 (1992). The Security Council reiterates that any attempt to settle any part of Varosha by people other than its inhabitants is inadmissible and that no actions should be carried out in relation to Varosha that are not in accordance with its resolutions.

“The Security Council condemns the announcement in Cyprus by Turkish and Turkish Cypriot leaders on 20 July 2021 on the further reopening of a part of the fenced-off area of Varosha. The Security Council expresses its deep regret regarding these unilateral actions that run contrary to its previous resolutions and statements.

“The Security Council calls for the immediate reversal of this course of action and the reversal of all steps taken on Varosha since October 2020. The Security Council underscores the need to avoid any further unilateral actions not in accordance with its resolutions and that could raise tensions on the island and harm prospects for a settlement.

“The Security Council stresses the importance of full respect and implementation of its resolutions, including the transfer of Varosha to UN administration and of respect for UNFICYP’s freedom of movement.

“The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to an enduring, comprehensive and just settlement in accordance with the wishes of the Cypriot people, and based on a bicommunal, bizonal federation with political equality, as set out in relevant Security Council resolutions, and its support for the Secretary-General’s efforts.

“The Security Council shall remain seized of the matter.”

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