United Nations Security Council resolution 1250, adopted unanimously on 29 June 1999, after reaffirming all resolutions on the situation in Cyprus, particularly Resolution 1218 (1998), the Council addressed the Secretary-General Kofi Annan's mission of good offices in Cyprus.[1]
| UN Security Council Resolution 1250 | ||
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 Satellite view of the island of Cyprus | ||
| Date | 29 June 1999 | |
| Meeting no. | 4,018 | |
| Code | S/RES/1250 (Document) | |
| Subject | The situation in Cyprus | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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The security council reiterated its concern at the lack of progress towards a political settlement of the Cyprus dispute. It stressed its full support for the mission of good offices of the secretary-general with the goal of reducing tension and promoting progress towards a resolution in Cyprus. Both the Republic of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus had concerns which would be addressed in the negotiations.
The resolution requested the secretary-general to invite the two leaders of the communities on Cyprus to negotiations in the autumn of 1999. The two leaders were urged to commit themselves to the following principles:[2]
- (a) no preconditions;
- (b) all issues on the table;
- (c) continue to negotiate until a settlement is reached;
- (d) consideration of United Nations resolutions and treaties.
They were also required to create a positive climate on the island in the run-up to negotiations in autumn 1999. Finally, the secretary-general was requested to report to the council by 1 December 1999 concerning developments in Cyprus. Resolution 1251 adopted the same day extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.
See also
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edit- ^ "Security Council adopts resolutions regarding Secretary-General's mission of good offices in Cyprus and UNFICYP mandate". United Nations. 29 June 1999.
- ^ Hoffmeister, Frank (2006). Legal aspects of the Cyprus problem: Annan Plan and EU accession. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. p. 101. ISBN 978-90-04-15223-6.
External links
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Works related to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1250 at Wikisource- Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
