following communique, issued in accordance with rule 55 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Council:
"The Security Council held its 1784th meeting in private on 24 July 1974 to continue its discussion of the situation in Cyprus. The Secretary-General informed the Council of the receipt of a letter dated 24 July 1974 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey. The Council took note of the contents of this letter, which will be published."24

stitutional government in Cyprus, in accordance with resolution 353 ( 1974);
4. Decides to remain seized of the situation and on instant call to meet as necessary to consider what more effective measures may be required if the cease-fire is not respected.
Adopted unanimously at the 1792nd meeting.

Resolution 355 ( 1974)
of 1 August 1974
The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 186 ( 1964) of 4 March 1964, 353 (1974) of 20 July and 354 (1974) of 23 July 1974, Noting that all States have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus, Taking note of the Secretary-General's statement made at the 1788th meeting of the Security Council, Requests the Secretary-General to take appropriate action in the light of his statement and to present a full report to the Council, taking into account that the cease-fire will be the first step in the full implementation of Security Council resolution 353 (1974).
Adopted at the 1789th meeting by 12 votes to none, with 2 abstentions ( Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).25

Decision
At its 1793rd meeting, on 15 August 1974, the Council decided to invite the representative of Algeria to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question.
Resolution 358 ( 1974)
of 15 August 1974
The Security Council, Deeply concerned about the continuation of violence and bloodshed in Cyprus, Deeply deploring the non-compli<mee with its resolution 357 (1974) of 14 August 1974, J. Recalls its resolutions 353 (1974) of 20 July, 354 (1974) of 23 July, 355 (1974) of 1 August 1974 and 357 (1974); 2. Insists on the full implementation of the above resolutions by all parties and on the immediate and strict observance of the cease-fire.
Adopted unanimously at the 1793rd meeting.

Resolution 357 (1974)

of 14 August 1974

RMolution 359 (1974·)

The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 353 ( 1974) of 20 July, 354 (1974) of 23 July, and 355 (1974) of 1 August 1974,
Deeply deploring the resumption of fighting in Cyprus, contrary to the provisions of its resolution 353 (1974),
1. Reaffirms its resolution 353 (1974) in all its provisions and calls upon the pa_rties concerned to implement those provisions without delay;
2. Demands that all parties to the present fighting cease all firing and military action forthwith;
3. Calls for the resumption of negotiations without delay for ·the restoration of peace in the area and con-

of 15 August 1974
The Security Council,
Noting with concern from the Secretary-General's report on developments in Cyprus,28 in particular documents SI 11353/Add.24 and 25, that casualties are increasing among the personnel of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus as a direct result of the military action which is still continuing in Cyprus,
Recalling that the United Nations Force was stationed in Cyprus with the full consent of the Governments of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece,
Bearing in mind that the Secretary-General was requested by the Security Council in resolution 355

24 Ibid., 1784th mee~ing. 25 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

~r. See Offiria/ Records of the Security C'ounci/, T\\'1'.'11\'ninth Year, Supplement for July, August and September 1974, document SI 11353 and addenda.

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(1974) of 1 August 1974 to take appropriate action in the light of his statement made at the 1788th meeting of the Council in which he dealt with the role, functions and strer:gth of the Force and related issues arising out of the most recent politic::! developments in respect of Cyprus,
1. Deeply deplores the fact that members of the United Nations Peace-keeping Fnrcc in Cyprus have been killed and wounded;
2. Demands that all parties concerned fully respect the international status of the United Nations Force and refrain from any action which might endanger the lives and safety of its members;
3. Urges the parties concerned to demonstrate in a firm, clear and unequivocal manner their willingness to fulfil the commitments they have entered into in this regard;
4. Demands further thc:t <1i! p~lrtics co-operate with the United Nations Force in carrying out its tasks, including humanitarian functions, in all areas of Cyprus and in regard to all sections of the population of Cyprus;
5. Emphasizes the fundamental principle that the status and safety of the members of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus, and for that matter of any United Natiom peace-keeping force, must be respected by the parties under all circumstances.
Adopted at the 1793rd meetinR by 14 l'Oii's to nonc.21
Resolution 360 ( 197 t.)
of 16 Au:.tnst l '>7·1-
The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 353 (1974) of 20 July, 354 (1974) of 23 July, 355 (1974) of 1 August, 357 (1974) of 14 An:sust and 358 ( 197"1-) of 15 August 1974, Noting that all States have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, Gravely concerned at the deterioration of the situation in Cyprus, resulting from the further military operations, which constituted a most serious threat to peace and security in the Eastern Mediterranean area, 1. Records its formal disapproval of the unilateral military actions undertaken against the Republic of Cyprus; 2. Urges the parties to comply with all the provisions of previous resolutions of the Security Council, including those concerning the withdrawal without delay from the Republic o( Cyprus of foreign military personnel present otherwise than under the authority of international agreements; 3. Urges ·the parties to resume without delay, in an atmosphere of constructive co-operation, the negotiations called for in resolution 353 ( 1974) whose out-
27 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

come should not be impeded or prejudged by the acquisition of advantages resulting from military operations;
-L Requests the Secretary-Genera! to report to the Cou·Jcil, as m·cc·;sary, with a view to the possible adoptiOII of further measures designed to promote the restt1r;ltion of peaceful conditiom;
:" Decides to remain seized of the question permanL·r,tly and to meet at any time to consider measures which may be required in the light of the developing ~ituat ion.
Adopted at the 1794tlz meeting hy 11 votes to 110/ll' with 3 abstentiollS (Byclorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Iraq, Union of Sm·i<'f Socialist Republics) .~8
Ht'solution 361 (l97l)
of 30 An:.tusl 1974
I ht' St'cunty Council, Conscious of it~ special responsibilities under the UlliiL'cl Nations Charter, Rcm!/il:.': its r<::.olutions 1R6 ( 1964) of 4 March l %~, 353 ( 1974) of 20 July, 354 (1974) of 23 July, 355 ! 1974) of I August, 357 (1974) of 14 August, \5~ i 1974) and 359 ( 1974) of 15 August and 360 1 19'~) of I 6 ,\ugust 1974, Noting th:tt a large number of people in Cyprus a \11 l' been displaced. and arc in dire need of humanitarian assistance, i\/indful of the fact that it is one of the foremost pu;poscs of the United Nations to lend humanitarian as~isLmce in situations such as the one currently prevailing in Cyprus, Noting also that the United Nations High Commis·;ior:cr for Refugee~ has already been appointed Coordinator of United Nations Humanitarian Assistance im Cyprus, with the task of co-ordinating relief assistaiKc" to be providnl by United Nations programmes and agencies and from other sources, Having considered the report of the Secretary-Gen..:ral contained in document S/ 11473,29 I. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for the part hL· has played in bringing about talks betwe·:n the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus; "' Warmly welcomes this development and calls upon those concerned in the talks to pursue them actively with the help of the Secretary-General and in the in!L:rests of the Cypriot people as a whole; 3 Calls upon all parties to do everything in their power tu alleviate human suffering, to ensure the respect of fundamental human rights for every person and to refrain from all action likely to aggravate the situation:
~-One member (China) did not p:1rticipate in the voting. ~n S~c Official R,·cords of the Security Council, Twenty..,;,.,,, Year, Supplc!lli''lt .for Ju!v, August and Scptelllbcr 1974.

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