UN General Assembly
1986

of the problem. If, on the other hand, agreement on the three vital issues proves possible, that will facilitate an overall agreement as provided for in the resolutions of the United Nations, The way out, therefore, would be, without further delay and as a matter of priority, to tackle the important issues of the Cyprus problem. The problem of Cyprus is a problem of the United Nations, and it should be solved within its framework and in conformity with its Charter and resolutions. This has always been our position and it will continue to be so; but it is only natural and, I hope, understandable to expect efforts and initiatives which will preclude the realization by Turkey of its sinister designs at the expense of Cyprus or any arrangement that might lead, because of its unworkability, to new conflicts and new crises.