UN Security Council
2019

well in advance of any referenda, Highlighting the importance, both political and financial, of the supporting role of the international community, and in particular that of all parties c oncerned in taking practical steps towards helping the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders to renew their commitment to a settlement under United Nations auspices, Taking note of the assessment of the Secretary-General that the security situation on the island and along the Green Line remains stable but expressing concern at the sharp increase in the number of military violations of the status quo observed by UNFICYP compared to the same reporting period last year and urging all sides to avoid any action, including violations of the military status quo, which could lead to an increase in tension, undermine the progress achieved so far, or damage the goodwill on the island, Recalling the Secretary-General’s firm belief that the situation in the buffer zone would be improved if both sides accept and actively assist UNFICYP in the implementation of the aide-memoire in use by the United Nations, underscoring the