Content_paragraphs:  I continue to monitor developments in and around Cyprus closely. I call on the 
  
  leaders to address matters of concern between them in an open and cons tructive 
  
  manner, especially while consultations continue in order to find common ground to 
  
  allow for formal negotiations to start. I have repeatedly stressed the need to avoid 
  
  actions on the island, including in Varosha, that could complicate chances for f inding 
  
  common ground between the parties or that could trigger tensions. I reiterate my 
  
  concern over developments in the fenced-off area of the town and recall that the 
  
  position of the United Nations remains unchanged. I further recall the statement dated 
  
  of 9 October 2020 by the President of the Security Council and the relevant Council 
  
  resolutions related to Varosha, notably resolutions 550 (1984) and 789 (1992), and 
  
  the importance of adhering fully to those resolutions. I stress again that natural 
  
  resources around the island should benefit both communities and constitute a strong 
  
  incentive for the parties to find a mutually acceptable and durable so lution in Cyprus 
  
  and to engender deeper regional cooperation. I welcome the lessening of tensions and 
  
  the positive steps taken towards dialogue in the region, including between guarantor 
  
  powers Greece and Turkey, on issues that divide them.