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**United Nations Security Council Resolution 649**
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**Adoption**
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Resolution 649 was adopted unanimously by the United Nations Security Council on 12 March 1990, during its 2909th session.

**Background and Context**
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The resolution took note of a report submitted by the Secretary-General regarding a recent meeting between the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus. The council also recalled Resolution 367 (1975), which had previously addressed the situation in Cyprus.

**Regret and Call for Action**
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Expressing regret that, despite efforts over the past 25 years since the establishment of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, a solution to the situation had not been found, the council urged both communities to continue their efforts towards finding a mutually acceptable solution. Specifically, it reaffirmed the meetings between the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities in 1977 and 1979, where they pledged to establish a bi-communal "Federal Republic of Cyprus". The council called on both parties to complete an overall agreement agreed upon in 1989.

**Request for Further Action**
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The resolution requested the Secretary-General to provide suggestions to both leaders aimed at resolving the situation and report back to the council on progress made.

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