RESOLUTION 3212 (XXIX)

The General Assembly adopted on the evening of 1st November, 1974, resolution 3212 (XXIX) by 117 votes in favor, none against and no abstentions.

The resolution reads as follows:

The General Assembly,

Having considered the question of Cyprus,

Gravely concerned about the continuation of the Cyprus crisis, which constitutes a threat to international peace and security,

Mindful of the need to solve this crisis without delay by peaceful means, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations

Having heard the statements in the debate and taking note of the Report of the Special Political Committee on the Question of Cyprus,

1.Calls upon all states to respect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and to refrain from all acts and interventions directed against it; 2.Urges the speedy withdrawal of all foreign armed forces and foreign military presence and personnel from the Republic of Cyprus and the cessation of all foreign interference in its affairs; 3.Considers that the constitutional system of the Republic of Cyprus concerns the Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities; 4.Commends the contacts and negotiations taking place on an equal footing, with the good offices of the Secretary-General between the representatives of the two communities, and calls for their continuation with a view to reaching freely a mutually acceptable political settlement, based on their fundamental and legitimate rights; 5.Considers that all the refugees should return to their homes in safety and calls upon the parties concerned to undertake urgent measures to that end:

6.Expresses the hope that, if necessary, further efforts including negotiations can take place, within the framework of the United Nations, for the purpose of implementing the provisions of the present resolution, thus ensuring to the Republic of Cyprus its fundamental right to independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity; 7.Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide United Nations humanitarian assistance to all parts of the population of Cyprus and calls upon all states to contribute to that effort; 8.Calls upon all parties to continue to cooperate fully with the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus, which may be strengthened if necessary;

9.Requests the Secretary-General to continue to lend his good offices to the parties concerned;

10.Further requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of the Security Council.

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