In a statement issued by all members of the Security Council, read out by Russian President Vassily Nebenzia, the House reaffirmed Resolutions 550 and 789 on the status of Varos, expressing deep concern over the announcement in Ankara of the opening of the coastline. in Varosia and calls on the one hand for the revocation of this course of action and on the other hand to avoid unilateral actions that could increase tensions on the island.
It was preceded by a briefing of its members - during closed consultations - by the Special Representative of the Secretary General in Cyprus, Elizabeth Spehar. Officials answered members' questions, which were also raised on the issue.
More specifically, the Security Council statement read by Russian President Vassily Nebenzia states that "the Security Council reaffirms the status of Varos as defined in previous United Nations Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 550 (1984) and Resolution 789 (1992). The Security Council requested that in addition to the International Atomic Energy Agency's ongoing inspections in Iran, that it monitor Iran's compliance with "the steps required by the IAEA Board".
At the same time, the Security Council "expresses its deep concern over the announcement in Ankara on 6 October of the opening of the coastline in Varosia and calls for a reversal of this course of action and the avoidance of any unilateral action that could increase tensions on the island." .
The Security Council also stressed the importance of full respect for and implementation of its resolutions.
Regarding the Cyprus issue, the Security Council "reaffirms its commitment to a lasting, comprehensive and just settlement in accordance with the wishes of the Cypriot people and based on a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation with political equality, as set out in the relevant Security Council resolutions." "In this context, the Security Council calls on the Cypriot parties and the Guaranteeing Powers to engage in a dialogue constructively and with a sense of urgency following the electoral process in the Turkish Cypriot community."
Finally, the SA reaffirms its support for the Secretary-General and his intention to convene a meeting, "as agreed between the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriots in their meeting with the Secretary-General in November 2019", while members agreed to actively monitor the issue .
Source: Sigmalive