United Nations Security Council Resolution 1179

Adoption

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1179 was adopted unanimously on June 29, 1998.

Background and Context

The resolution reaffirmed all previous resolutions regarding the situation in Cyprus. The council discussed attempts to resolve the long-standing political dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus.

Key Provisions

* The Security Council called upon all countries to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus.
* It urged them to refrain from actions that could harm it or divide the island, or seek union with another country.
* The council expressed its concern that negotiations between Cyprus and Northern Cyprus had not yet achieved any tangible progress despite United Nations support.

Settlement Principles

The resolution reaffirmed the position that a settlement should be based on a single state in Cyprus with two equal political communities in a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation without separation or union with another country.

Secretary-General's Efforts

The council welcomed Secretary-General Kofi Annan's efforts to explore new possibilities for resolving the dispute.

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