XX. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE
2077. Question of Cyprus

The General Assembly, Having considered the question of Cyprus, Recalling Security Council resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964, 187 (1964) of 13 March 1964, 192 (1964) of 20 June 1964, 193 (1964) of 9 August 1964, 194 (1964) of 25 September 1964, 198 (1964) of 18 December 1964, 201 (1965) of 19 March 1965, 206 (1965) of 15 June 1965 and 207 (1965) of 10 August 1965, and the Council's consensus of 11 August 1964 with regard to Cyprus [1] Recalling the parts of the Declaration adopted on 10 October 1964 by the Second Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held at Cairo, regarding the question of Cyprus,[2] Noting the report of the United Nations Mediator on Cyprus, submitted to the Secretary-General on 26 March 1965,[3] Noting further that the Government of Cyprus is committed, through its Declaration of Intention and the accompanying Memorandum, [4]4to:

(a) The full application of human rights to all citizens of Cyprus, irrespective of race or religion,

(b) The ensuring of minority rights,

(c) The safeguarding of the above rights as contained in the said Declaration and Memorandum,

1. Takes cognizance of the fact that the Republic of Cyprus, as an equal Member of the United Nations, is, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, entitled to enjoy, and should enjoy, full sovereignty and complete independence without any foreign intervention or interference;

2. Calls upon all States, in conformity with their obligations under the Charter, and in particular Article 2, paragraphs 1 and 4, to respect the sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus and to refrain from any intervention directed against it;

3. Recommends to the Security Council the continuation of the United Nations mediation work in conformity with Council resolution 186 (1964).

1402nd plenary meeting,
18 December 1965.
[1] Official Records of the Security Council, Nineteenth Year, 1143rd meeting, para. 358. [2] See A/5763. [3] Official Records of the Security Council, Twentieth Year. Supplement for January, February and March 1965, document S/6253. [4] Official Records of the General Assembly, Twentieth Session, Annexes, agenda item 93, document A/6039
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