UN Security Council
1999

3. Reiterates its endorsement of the initiative of the Secretary-General announced on 30 September 1998, within the framework of his mission of Good Offices, with the goal of reducing tensions and promoting progress towards a just and lasting settlement in Cyprus; 4. Notes that the discussions between the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and the two sides are continuing, and urges both sides to participate constructively; 5. Expresses the view that both sides have legitimate concerns that should be addressed through comprehensive negotiations covering all relevant issues; 99-19138 (E) /... S/RES/1250 (1999) Page 2 6. Requests the Secretary-General, in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, to invite the leaders of the two sides to negotiations in the autumn of 1999; 7. Calls upon the two leaders, in this context, to give their full support to such a comprehensive negotiation, under the auspices of the Secretary-General, and to commit themselves to the following principles: - no preconditions; - all issues on the table; - commitment in good faith to continue to negotiate until a settlement is reached;