to over 10,000 now. Greece has thus taken an active part in the efforts to dissolve the Republic of Cyprus, an independent State and Member of the United Nations.

9. Since the beginning of the problem, Turkey has attached great importance to the solution of the question of Cyprus by peaceful means and, despite all manner of incitement, has directed its efforts to the promotion of such a solution by consistently following the path of reason and moderation.

10. It is evident that, in spite of Turkey's desire to maintain Cyprus as an independent State, the persistence by Greece in a policy of annexation will lead to an outbreak of war between the two countries and will consequently endanger the peace and stability of the area.

11. In view of the explosive situation created by the policy of annexation, which neither Turkey nor the Turkish community would be prepared to countenance, and by the inhuman as well as illegal methods resorted to in the pursuit of this policy, the Government of Turkey requests the inscription of an item entitled "The grave situation created by the policies of the Greek Cypriots and of Greece in the question of Cyprus" on the agenda of the nineteenth session of the General Assembly.82

Document IV-144

The Need for All States To Respect Cypriot Sovereignty and To Refrain From Any Threat or Use of Force Against Cyprus: EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM FROM THE CYPRIOT REPRESENTATIVE AT THE U.N. (ROSSIDES) TO THE U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL (THANT), TRANSMITTED DECEMBER 4, 1964 (EXCERPT) 83

13. In the past eleven months, Turkey has constantly and repeatedly threatened armed intervention in Cyprus, notably on 27 December 1963 and 13 March 1964. Its plans to invade the island were thwarted by the timely recourse of the Government of Cyprus to the United Nations Security Council.

14. The Security Council, in its capacity as the organ entrusted under the Charter with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security, has dealt with certain specific aspects of the problem confronting Cyprus in respect of the threats of outside aggression and their internal repercussions on the basis of the complaint of the Government of Cyprus against the Government of Turkey for "acts of aggression and intervention in the internal affairs of Cyprus by the threat and use of foree against its territorial integrity and political independence" (letter dated 26 December 1963 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the President of the Security Council, and subsequent communications). The Security Council has adopted interim measures intended to achieve pacification and normalization of the situation in Cyprus.

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15. The Government of Cyprus has repeatedly declared its readiness to ensure full respect for the human rights of all citizens in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights" and to agree to international safeguards

82 The U.N. General Assembly took no formal action on Cyprus at its 19th session, Dec. 1, 1964-Feb. 18, 1965.

U.N. doc. A/5752/Add.1. This memorandum explained the Cypriot request of Sept. 24, 1964, for inclusion of the item “Question of Cyprus" in the agenda of the 19th session of the U.N. General Assembly (U.N. doc. A/5752).

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See American Foreign Policy: Current Documents, 1963, pp. 472–473.

See ante, docs. IV-107 et seq.

'For the text of the U.N. Charter, see American Foreign Policy, 1950–1955: Basic Documents, vol. I, pp. 134–161.

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See American Foreign Policy: Current Documents, 1963, p. 472.

Text in A Decade of American Foreign Policy: Basic Documents, 1941–49, pp. 1156-1159.

for the protection of the legitimate rights of minorities. In this connexion the Government of Cyprus is prepared to accept United Nations observation in respect of the implementation of the above rights.

16. The Republic of Cyprus, an equal Member of the United Nations, looks to the General Assembly to uphold its unrestricted and unfettered sovereignty and independence, thereby allowing its people to determine freely, and without any foreign intervention or interference, the political future of the country, in accordance with the Charter of the Organization. In this spirit the General Assembly is expected to call upon all States, in conformity with their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations, and in particular Article 2, paragraphs 1 and 4, to respect the sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus and to refrain from any threat or use of force or intervention directed against Cyprus.

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Document IV-145

Numerical Strength of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus as of December 4, 1964: REPORT OF THE U.N. SECRETARYGENERAL (THANT), December 12, 1964 (EXCERPT) 9o

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At the beginning of the period under review," the strength of the Force was 5,987 military personnel and 173 civilian police. On 4 December 1964, the numerical composition of the Force was as follows:

Recommendation for a Three-Month Extension of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus: REPORT OF THE U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL (THANT), DECEMBER 12, 1964 92

89 The U.N. General Assembly took no formal action on Cyprus at its 19th session, Dec. 1, 1964-Feb. 18, 1965.

90 U.N. doc. S/6102 and Corr. 1, 2.

Document IV-147

Extension of the Mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus for a Period of Three Months, Ending March 26, 1965: RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER 18, 1964 93

The Security Council,

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Noting that the report by the Secretary-General (S/6102) recommends the maintenance in Cyprus of the United Nations PeaceKeeping Force created by the Security Council resolution of 4 March 1964 (S/5575) 95 for an additional period of three months,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has indicated its desire that the stationing of the United Nations Force in Cyprus should be continued beyond 26 December 1964,

Noting with satisfaction that the report of the Secretary-General (S/6102) indicates that the situation in Cyprus has improved and that significant progress has been made,

Renewing the expression of its deep appreciation to the SecretaryGeneral for his efforts in the implementation of the Security Council resolutions of 4 March 1964, 13 March 1964,96 20 June 1964 97 and 25 September 1964,98

Renewing the expression of its deep appreciation to the States that have contributed troops, police, supplies and financial support for the implementation of the Security Council resolution of 4 March 1964, 1. Reaffirms its resolutions of 4 March 1964, 13 March 1964, 20 June 1964, 9 August 1964 and 25 September 1964, and the consensus expressed by the President at its 1143rd meeting on 11 August 1964; 99 2. Calls upon all Member States to comply with the above-mentioned resolutions;

3. Takes note of the Report by the Secretary-General (S/6102);

4. Extends the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations PeaceKeeping Force established under the Security Council resolution of 4 March 1964 for an additional period of three months, ending 26 March 1965.

"U.N. doc. S/6121. This resolution, sponsored by the Representatives of Bolivia, Brazil, the Ivory Coast, Morocco, and Norway, was adopted unanimously. Supra.

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Document IV-148

United States Hope for Greater Progress in the Search for a Solution of the Cyprus Problem: STATEMENT MADE BY THE DEPUTY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE (YOST) IN THE U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL, DECEMBER 18, 19641

My delegation is especially gratified at the action just taken by the Council today in extending the mandate of UNFICYP [United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus]. This decision made in response to the desire of the Government of Cyprus and the recommendation of the Secretary-General is clearly in the interest of the search for a peaceful solution of the Cyprus question.

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Fortunately, we have once again had the benefit of an outstanding report to the Council prepared and submitted by the Secretary-General, which summarizes the actions taken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, the Commander of the Force, and the communities on the island to move toward resumption of normal activities. It also clearly outlines the attitudes of the parties on the island and notes the limitations within which all must work. The past 3-month period has been marked by more real progress than the previous periods combined. My delegation notes that, although he recognizes the political limitations on his task, Ambassador [Carlos Alfredo] Bernardes has indicated that further progress can be made in the effort to establish an improved climate within which the distinguished mediator, Mr. Galo Plaza, can carry out the very difficult task which this Council has given to him. Certainly the report gives rise to the hope that with the continued presence of UNFICYP, there will be no further serious incidents on the island which could threaten international peace and security. My Government pays tribute to the contribution toward peace of all those serving in UNFICYP, past and present, as well as to the governments who have provided troops, police, logistic and financial support to the United Nations Force.

I wish to emphasize, however, that the United States hopes for substantially more progress in the search for a solution of the Cyprus problem during the next 3 months than during the past 3 months. Through the exercise of restraint and generosity, a peaceful solution can and must be found. Our earnest good wishes go to all those in whose hands this solution rests.

Document IV-149

Pledges and Payments for the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in the Cyprus Special Account for the Twelve-Month Period Ending March 26, 1965, as of January 5, 1965: TABLE*

Payment made or to be made in whole or in part by means of an offset against Government's claims for reimbursement of its costs.

Includes $70,000 paid in cash; balance to be offset against Government's claims for reimbursement of its costs.

Includes $75,000 paid in cash; balance to be offset against Government's claims for reimbursement of its costs.

Includes $172,452 in respect of an amount of "up to $400,000" pledged for the second three-month period on a two-to-one matching basis.

Maximum amount pledged, part of which might be dependent on contributions of other Governments.

"Yearbook of the United Nations, 1964, p. 164.