UN General Assembly
1976

204. My country is concerned about the situation in Cyprus and deems it imperative to make progress towards an agreed settlement. It is our hope that the negotiations which both communities are continuing to carry on under the sponsorship of the Secretary-General will be brought to the successful conclusion which we all desire so that all Cypriots may live together in peace. We are appreciative of the function which continues to be carried out by the peace force sent by the United Nations in maintaining calm and performing humanitarian tasks pending the conclusion of an agreement. 205. With reference to the situation in the Middle East, I feel it essential that all the peoples of the region, with which my country maintains sincere relations of friendship, should continue making every effort to reach a peaceful understanding. We must recognize that the situation in that area entails a serious threat to world peace and that an over-all solution of the problem, within the framework of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly, is required.