United Nations
S
/PRST/2021/13
Distr.: General
23 July 2021
Original: English
Security Council
Statement by the President of the Security Council
At the 8824th meeting of the Security Council, held on 23 July 2021, in
connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “The situation in
Cyprus”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on
behalf of the Council:
“The Security Council reaffirms the statement of its President of 9 October
2020 (S/PRST/2020/9) on Varosha.
“The Security Council reaffirms the status of Varosha as set out in previous
United Nations Security Council resolutions, including resolution
550 (1984)
and resolution
789 (1992).
The Security Council reiterates that any attempt to
settle any part of Varosha by people other than its inhabitants is inadmissible
and that no actions should be carried out in relation to Varosha that are not in
accordance with its resolutions.
“The Security Council condemns the announcement in Cyprus by Turkish
and Turkish Cypriot leaders on 20 July 2021 on the further reopening of a part
of the fenced-off area of Varosha. The Security Council expresses its deep regret
regarding these unilateral actions that run contrary to its previous resolutions
and statements.
“The Security Council calls for the immediate reversal of this course of
action and the reversal of all steps taken on Varosha since October 2020. The
Security Council underscores the need to avoid any further unilateral actions
not in accordance with its resolutions and that could raise tensions on the island
and harm prospects for a settlement.
“The Security Council stresses the importance of full respect and
implementation of its resolutions, including the transfer of Varosha to UN
administration and of respect for UNFICYP’s freedom of movement.
“The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to an enduring,
comprehensive and just settlement in accordance with the wishes of the Cypriot
people, and based on a bicommunal, bizonal federation with political equality,
as set out in relevant Security Council resolutions, and its support for the
Secretary-General’s efforts.
“The Security Council shall remain seized of the matter.”
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