UN Security Council
2019

11 February 2014, and recalling the six points of the Secretary-General’s framework presented on 30 June 2017 as a way to move forward to close the remaining gaps, Urging the sides to renew their efforts to achieve an enduring, comprehensive and just settlement based on a bicommunal, bizonal federation with political equality, as set out in relevant Security Council resolutions, including OP4 of its resolution 716 (1991), and stressing that the status quo is unsustainable, Expressing concern at the increased tensions in the eastern Mediterranean over hydrocarbons exploration, convinced of the many important benefits, including economic benefits for all Cypriots that would flow from a comprehensive and durable settlement, and reiterating the Secretary-General’s call for serious efforts to avoid any further escalation and to defuse tensions, Recalling its resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions, recognising that the active and meaningful participation and leadership of women is essential in building peace in Cyprus and will contribute to making any futu re settlement sustainable, welcoming efforts to bring together a broader range of women actors on