Security Council Resolution 1117 (1997) [on Extension of the Mandate of the Un Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp)]

S/RES/1117(1997)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 42 The situation in Cyprus, published in 1997.

What else is in this group?

27 documents · 1997–2010

Newer documents in this group exist (latest: 2010).

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2010	S/RES/1953(2010)	Security Council resolution 1953 (2010) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]	1,337	–
2010	S/RES/1930(2010)	Security Council resolution 1930 (2010) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]	1,272	–
2009	S/RES/1898(2009)	Security Council resolution 1898 (2009) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]	1,206	–
2009	S/RES/1873(2009)	Security Council resolution 1873 (2009) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]	1,226	–
2008	S/RES/1847(2008)	Security Council resolution 1847 (2008) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]	1,174	–

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What subjects does this mandate have?

13 subjects

Ceasefires Cyprus Cyprus Question Demilitarized Zones Freedom of Movement Good Offices Greek Cypriot Community Humanitarian Assistance Military Expenditures Negotiation Peacekeeping Operations Staff Security Turkish Cypriot Community

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17 operative paragraphs

Decides to extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period ending on 31 December 1997;

Reminds both sides of their obligation to prevent any violence directed against UNFICYP personnel, to cooperate fully with UNFICYP and to ensure its complete freedom of movement;

Underlines the importance of agreement by both sides to the reciprocal measures for the reduction of tension along the ceasefire lines proposed by UNFICYP as set forth in its resolution 1092 (1996), deeply regrets the fact that, in spite of the efforts of UNFICYP, neither side has so far accepted such measures as a package, and reiterates its call on both sides to do so without further delay or preconditions;

Calls upon the military authorities on both sides to refrain from any action, particularly in the vicinity of the buffer zone, which would exacerbate tensions;

Reiterates grave concern at the continuing excessive levels of military forces and armaments in the Republic of Cyprus and the rate at which they are being expanded, upgraded and modernized, including by the introduction of sophisticated weaponry, and the lack of progress towards and significant reduction in the number of foreign troops in the Republic of Cyprus, which threaten to raise tensions both on the island and in the region and complicate efforts to negotiate an overall political settlement;

Calls again upon all concerned to commit themselves to a reduction in defence spending and a reduction in the number of foreign troops in the Republic of Cyprus to help restore confidence between the parties and as a first step towards the withdrawal of non-Cypriot forces as described in the set of ideas (S/24472, annex), stresses the importance of eventual demilitarization of the Republic of Cyprus as an objective in the context of an overall comprehensive settlement, and calls upon the Secretary-General to promote efforts in this direction;

Reiterates that the status quo is unacceptable, and stresses its support for the Secretary-General's mission of good offices and the importance of the concerted efforts to work with the Secretary-General towards an overall comprehensive settlement;

Welcomes the decision of the Secretary-General to launch a sustained process of direct negotiations between the leaders of the two Cypriot communities with the aim of securing such a settlement;

Calls upon those leaders to commit themselves to this process of negotiations, including participation in the first session of such negotiations to be held 9-13 July 1997, urges them to cooperate actively and constructively with the Secretary-General and his Special Adviser on Cyprus, Mr. Diego Cordovez, to that end, and stresses that full support of all concerned is necessary for this process to produce results;

Further calls upon the parties to create a climate for reconciliation and genuine mutual confidence on both sides, and to avoid any actions which might increase tension;

Reaffirms its position that a Cyprus settlement must be based on a State of Cyprus with a single sovereignty and international personality and a single citizenship, with its independence and territorial integrity safeguarded, and comprising two politically equal communities as described in the relevant Security Council resolutions, in a bi-communal and bi-zonal federation, and that such a settlement must exclude union in whole or in part with any other country or any form of partition or secession;

Welcomes the continuous efforts by UNFICYP to implement its humanitarian mandate in respect of Greek Cypriots and Maronites living in the northern part of the island, and Turkish Cypriots living in the southern part, and regrets that there has been no further progress on the implementation of recommendations arising out of the humanitarian review undertaken by UNFICYP in 1995;

Welcomes the efforts of the United Nations and others concerned to promote the holding of bi-communal events so as to build trust and mutual respect between the two communities, urges that these efforts be continued, acknowledges the recent cooperation from all concerned on both sides to that end, and strongly encourages them to take further steps to facilitate such bi-communal events and to ensure that they take place in conditions of safety and security;

Reaffirms that the decision of the European Union concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Cyprus is an important development that should facilitate an overall settlement;

Requests the Secretary-General to keep under review the structure and strength of UNFICYP with a view to its possible restructuring, and to present any new considerations he may have in this regard;

Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report by 10 December 1997 on the implementation of this resolution;

Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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