Security Council resolution 1218 (1998) [on promoting progress towards just and lasting settlement in Cyprus]
[Lasting and just settlement in Cyprus]

Endorses the initiative of the Secretary-General announced on 30 Sept. 1998 within the framework of his Mission of Good Offices, with the goal of reducing tensions and promoting progress towards a just and lasting settlement in Cyprus; expresses appreciation for the spirit of cooperation and constructive approach the 2 sides have demonstrated thus far in working with the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General; requests the Secretary-General to work intensively with the 2 sides on the following: (a) an undertaking to refrain from the threat or use of force or violence as a means to resolve the Cyprus problem; (b) a staged process aimed at limiting and then substantially reducing the level of all troops and armaments on Cyprus; (c) implementation of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) package of measures aimed at reducing tensions along the ceasefire lines, and a commitment to enter into discussions with UNFICYP with a view to early agreement on further specific and related tension-reducing steps, including demining along the buffer zone; (d) further progress in the area of tension-reduction; (e) efforts to achieve substantive progress on the core aspects of a comprehensive Cyprus settlement; (f) other measures that will build trust and cooperation between the 2 sides.

Adopted unanimously, 3959th meeting

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Concerns promoting progress towards a just and lasting settlement in Cyprus.