United Nations Security Council Resolution 716

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Adoption

United Nations Security Council resolution 716 was adopted unanimously on 11 October 1991.

Background

The resolution noted a report of the Secretary-General regarding progress made regarding the "Set of Ideas" in Cyprus and reaffirmed the efforts of the United Nations in solving the Cyprus dispute.

Reaffirmation of Position

The Council reaffirmed its position on Cyprus, as stated in Resolution 649 (1990), which concerned the establishment of an independent, non-aligned, bi-communal federation without a union with another country. This position was reiterated to emphasize the importance of adhering to these principles and cooperating with the Secretary-General.

Request for Cooperation

The Council called upon the parties involved to fully adhere to the aforementioned principles and requested their cooperation with the Secretary-General. The Secretary-General intended to resume negotiations in November 1991 to complete an overall framework agreement.

International Meeting

The Council considered that the best way to achieve this was by considering a high-level international meeting chaired by the Secretary-General, with participation from the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, as well as Greece and Turkey. This meeting would provide a platform for negotiations and help complete a comprehensive framework agreement.

References

* Resolution 649 (1990)