United Nations Security Council Resolution 414 – Cyprus

Resolution 414 (1977) of 15 September 1977

The Security Council,

Having considered the situation in Cyprus in response to the letter dated 26 August 1977 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations,

Mindful of the urgency of making progress in the solution of the Cyprus problem,

Recalling its previous resolutions, in particular resolutions 365 (1974) of 13 December 1974 and 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975,

Taking note of the statements made to the Council regarding recent developments in the new Famagusta ~rea to the effect that there is no settlement in progress m the area,

Taking note also of the statements made by the parties concerned as wdl as by the Secretary-General with regard to these developments,

1. Expresses concern at the situation caused by recent developments;

2. Calls upon the parties eoncerncd to refrain therefore from all unilateral actions anywhere in Cyprus that may affect adversely the prospects for a just and peaceful solution and urges thcm to continue and accelerate determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council;

3. Reaffirms once again its resolution 365 (1974), by which it cndorsed General Assembly resolution 3212 (XXIX) adopted unanimously on l November 1974, and calls once again for the urgent and effective implementation of those resolutions and of its resolution 367 (1975);

4. Expresses concern at the lack of progress at the intercommunal talks;

5. Calls upon the representatives of the two communities to resume negotiations, under the auspices of the Secretary-General, as soon as possible, meaningfully and construetively, on the basis of comprehensive and concrete proposals;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed of developments that may adversely affect the implementation of the present resolution.

Adopted at the 2032nd meeting without a vote.