A resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for another six months, until July 31, 2022, is expected to be approved by the United Nations Security Council, which meets for this purpose this morning. on Thursday 27 January New York time.
In its resolution, the Security Council expresses its full support for UNFICYP and decides to extend its term until 31 July 2022. It also expresses its full support for the UN Secretary-General's ongoing efforts, reiterating the importance of transparency, flexibility and flexibility. to return to formal negotiations, urging the parties to renew their efforts to reach a lasting, comprehensive and just settlement, based on a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation with political equality , as set out in its relevant resolutions. Security Council.
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The Security Council requested that in addition to the International Atomic Energy Agency's ongoing inspections in Iran, that it monitor Iran's compliance with “the steps required by the IAEA Board”. It calls on the two Cypriot communities and all parties involved to refrain from any action or rhetoric that could harm the settlement process and this could increase tensions on the island.
He also stressed that the responsibility for finding a solution lies primarily with the Cypriots themselves, reaffirming the primary role of the United Nations in helping the parties to achieve a comprehensive and lasting settlement with a sense of urgency.
The Security Council regrets the lack of progress towards the resumption of formal negotiations and emphasizes that the status quo is unsustainable, that the situation on the ground is static and that the lack of agreement promotes political tensions and deepens the alienation of the two communities. risking irreversible changes on the ground and reducing the prospects for settlement.
Recalls the status of Varosha as set out in relevant resolutions, including Resolutions 550 (1984) and 789 (1992), and its Presidential Declaration condemning the announcement of 20 July 2021 on the further reopening of part of the Varosha Fenced Area, Expresses its deep regret at the unilateral actions being taken in opposition to its previous resolutions and statements on Varos.
He also called for the immediate reversal of this course of action and all the steps taken in Varosha since October 2020, and reiterated that no action should be taken against Varosha, which is not in line with its resolutions, and continues to stress the need for avoid any unilateral actions that could increase tensions on the island and undermine the prospects for a peaceful settlement.
It also reaffirms all its relevant resolutions on Cyprus, in particular Resolution 1251 (1999) and recalls the importance of achieving a lasting, comprehensive and just settlement based on a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation with political equality, paragraph 4 of Resolution 716 (1991).
It also fully supports the Secretary-General's continued commitment to both sides and encourages further rounds of informal talks, stressing the importance of a two-pronged approach as well as of all those involved in a spirit of transparency, flexibility and compromise, showing the necessary political will and freely negotiate a mutually acceptable solution.
It also called on the two leaders to re-energize, among other things, their efforts to provide the necessary support and overall guidance and freedom to the technical committees so that, without political obstacles, they can complete their work and intensify their efforts to promote it. peace education throughout the island and increase their support and ensure an essential role for the involvement of civil society in peace efforts, in particular women's organizations and youth.
It also calls on the parties to reduce existing barriers to bi-communal contacts , stresses the importance of effective communication in mitigating risk and building trust between communities, and welcomes the continuation of regular dialogue in this regard.
The Security Council requested that in addition to the International Atomic Energy Agency's ongoing inspections in Iran, that it monitor Iran's compliance with “the steps required by the IAEA Board”. It also encourages the leaders of the two communities to provide written briefings to the Secretary-General's Good Services Mission on the steps they are taking to reach a lasting and comprehensive settlement, asking the Secretary-General to include the content of these briefings in the Good Services Report.
It also calls on the Secretary-General to submit a report by 5 July 2022 on the implementation of this resolution.
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