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The
Security Council,
Having
considered the report of the Secretary-General, at its 1779th meeting,
about the recent developments in Cyprus,
Having
heard the statement of the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the
statements of the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey, Greece and other
Member States,
Having
considered at its present meeting further developments in the island,
Deeply
deploring the outbreak of violence and the continuing bloodshed,
Gravely
concerned about the situation which has led to a serious threat to
international peace and security, and which has created a most explosive
situation in the whole Eastern Mediterranean area,
Equally
concerned about the necessity to restore the constitutional structure of
the Republic of Cyprus, established and guaranteed by international
agreements,
Recalling
its resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and its subsequent resolutions on
this matter,
Conscious
of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace
and security in accordance with Article 24 of the Charter of the United
Nations,
1.
Calls upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence and
territorial integrity of Cyprus.
2. Calls
upon all parties to the present fighting as a first step to cease all
firing and requests all States to exercise the utmost restraint and to
refrain from any action which might further aggravate the situation;
3.
Demands an immediate end to foreign military intervention in the Republic
of Cyprus that is in contravention of the provisions of paragraph 1 above;
4.
Requests the withdrawal without delay from the Republic of Cyprus of
foreign military personnel present otherwise than under the authority of
international agreements, including those whose withdrawal was requested by
the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios, in his letter
of 2 July 1974;
5.
Calls upon Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland to enter into negotiations without delay for the
restoration of peace in the area and constitutional government of Cyprus
and to keep the Secretary-General informed;
6.
Calls upon all parties to co-operate fully with the United Nations
Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus to enable it to carry out its mandate;
7.
Decides to keep the situation under constant review and asks the
Secretary-General to report as appropriate with a view to adopting further
measures in order to ensure that peaceful conditions are restored as soon
as possible.
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