position to state that the Turkish Cypriot side from the very outset has always done everything it can to work for the success of these talks. Indeed, no words can adequately describe the statesmenlike qualities which were evinced by Mr. Rauf Denktas and his colleagues, who have made it possible for the high-level meeting to be held on 17 January 1985, making giant strides in their efforts to reach a compromise. This is an attitude which undoubtedly required bold and flexible decisions on a number of issues of vital importance. 86, World public opinion will always remember the Turkish Cypriot leaders, particularly Mr. Denktag, and will have occasion to pay them tribute for having been the first to have had sufficient courage, at the beginning of the third stage of the proximity talks, to indicate their total political desire to accept all the elements contained in the draft agreement prepared and presented by the Secretary-General, which constitute a single whole, with a view to bringing about a compre- hensive settlement of the Cypriot problem. Mr. Denk- ta9 did not stoop to delaying tactics or making decla- rations of intent which were deliberately vague and misleading, He remained faithful to his solemn promise that the talks would be kept confidential. He did not in any way try to divert or undermine the efforts of the Secretary-General. He negotiated with a spirit of con- structive compromise, and in all good faith, with hon- esty, generosity, and magnanimity. It is he, and I think I may be bold enough to say he alone, who essentially contributed to the present outcome of the extremely laudable efforts of the Secretary-General. 87. Now the entire Turkish people of Cyprus quite naturally are awaiting the unequivocal acceptance by its opposite numberof the draft agreement initiated and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech about a specific political issue, specifically the Cyprus dispute. It highlights the efforts of Turkish Cypriot leaders, particularly Rauf Denktas, in the context of negotiations and proximity talks. The language used is formal and diplomatic, emphasizing the importance of compromise, cooperation, and statesmanship.

**Category**
Politics, International Relations