UN General Assembly
1982

demilitarized and non-aligned Republic of Cyprus, in which all citizens, whether Greek Cypriots or Turkish Cypriots or Maronites or Armenians or Latins, will be able to enjoy fully their human rights and fundamental freedoms and co-operate for a happy and prosperous future in peace and freedom for generations to come. Our aspiration is to turn Cyprus Rom a place of conflict into a place of peace, something which would be a significant contribution to the cause of international peace and security. We aspire to turn Cyprus into a bridge of understanding and co-operation between three continents. 42. I have no doubt whatsoever that, if foreign intervention and interference cease and the unity of the country and the people is restored, there would be no problem which could not be overcome. In a genuine desire to ensure lasting peace in our much tormented country, I put forward some time ago the proposal for the total demilitarization and disarmament of Cyprus. I declared that we would be prepared to agree to the stationing in the Republic of Cyprus