UN General Assembly
1975

174. Many speakers who preceded me have emphasized the need to continue the inter-communal discussions. I fully share their views and am convinced that the procedure at present being followed is the only one that can lead to a settlement of the conflict. 175. On the substance of the problem, the Turkish Government considers that any solution should be based on the following principles and considerations. 176. First, the two communities are now negotiating on an equal footing on the basis of resolutions of the United Nations. Any attempt to damage that equality, any maneuver aimed at sowing distrust, could only make continuation of the negotiations impossible.