United Nations Security Council resolution 1218, adopted unanimously on 22 December 1998, after reaffirming all resolutions on the situation in

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, the Council addressed the peace process surrounding the

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and called upon both parties to co-operate with the

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. The Security Council expressed concern at the lack of progress towards an overall political settlement in Cyprus. It endorsed the initiative of the Secretary-General

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to reduce tension promote progress on the island between the

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and

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, and commended both sides for their constructive efforts. The Secretary-General was urged to continue the objectives taking into account Resolution 1178 (1998), and to work intensively on the following issues: :(a) Refraining from threats or use of violence; :(b) To limit and reduce the presence of foreign troops on the island; :(c) Implementing proposals recommended by the

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to reduce tensions along the

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; :(d) Further progress in reducing tension; :(e) Making progress on substantive issues; :(f) Other measures to build co-operation and trust. Both parties were urged to comply with the aforementioned issues and the Secretary-General was requested to keep the Council updated on progress.

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Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
{{UNSCR 1998 1218 1218 1998 in Cyprus December 1998 events

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