talks, no such straying from constitutional norms would be allowed-particularly in view of the presence of the two constitutional experts-to endanger the genuineness of the present effort towards a stable solution in a sense of mutual respect and a truly co-operative spirit. 14. Regarding deconfrontation and normalization, the Secretary-General’s report expresses concern over the con- tinued lack of progress in this field. My Government, consistent in its policy of co-operating with the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus, has all along and on all occasions declared its willingness to accept general and island-wide military deconfrontation. It has also accepted partial deconfrontation, as now proposed by UNFICYP, which is ready to negotiate agreements, as well as provide a United Nations military presence, by way of a further assurance that no risk whatever is invoIved to either side by the deconfrontation. Such an initial step during the coming months would help generate greater confidence between the two sides and the report points out that this might well lead to a more general measure of military 2 See Comtitutional Proposals for Qprus, Report submitted to the Secretnry of State for the Colonies, December 1956, Cmnd. 42 (London, Her Majesty’s Stationcry Office), p, 13. 2 deconfrontation throughout the island. Among the benefits from &ch deconfrontation, the report stresses, would be a reduction in tension and also the creation of a situation in which a significant reduction of the United Nations force would become possible, thereby reducing the over-all cost of UNFICYP. Both aspects are important, particularly with a view to reducing the force, and the relevant proposal should be met with a positive response+ 15. In regard to normalization, the restoration of full freedom of movement is the fundamental premise from which other aspects of normalization would flow. The report points out, in paragraph 72, that “restriction on the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a peacekeeping effort in Cyprus, specifically the deconfrontation and normalization of military forces and the restoration of freedom of movement. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level international agreement or report. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
International relations