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The Ministry of
Foreign Affairs welcomes the unanimous adoption of the 2723 United
Nations Security Council Resolution οn the renewal of the mandate
of the United Nation Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), for another 12
months, until January 31, 2025.
In its resolution
2723, the Security Council reaffirms all its relevant resolutions on Cyprus
and recalls the importance of achieving an enduring, comprehensive, and just
settlement based on a bicommunal, bizonal federation with political equality,
as set out in its relevant resolutions. In this context, it
also reiterates its full support to the Secretary General’s
ongoing engagement in pursuit of a mutually acceptable settlement,
under United Nations (UN) auspices, and welcomes
the appointment of a Personal Envoy to assume a good offices role on his
behalf.
The Security Council
reiterates its firm position regarding the status of the fenced-off
area of Varosha, in accordance with the relevant Resolutions and
its Presidential Statement (A/PRST/2021/13) and calls for the immediate
reversal of any action which is not in accordance with these
resolutions. It also reiterates its call to the Turkish forces to restore the
military status quo ante in Strovilia, as it was before June 2000.
Τhe Security Council
expresses particular concern over the trend of
repeated “move forward” violations across the
northern ceasefire line and challenges to the status quo of
the buffer zone by the Turkish forces. It also reiterates its
condemnation for the attacks against peacekeepers in Pyla
last August and calls for the implementation of the Consensus
reached on Pyla as an important confidence building measure.
In view of the
mission of the Secretary General’s Personal Envoy, steps towards creating a
positive climate, reducing tension and building confidence are of utmost
importance. The Government of Cyprus is fully committed to working
constructively towards this end and to supporting fully the mission of the
Secretary General’s Personal Envoy, with a view to creating the required
momentum for the resumption of a meaningful, full-fledged negotiating
process, which will lead to a comprehensive settlement within the UN
framework.
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