which have been taken will lead to a satisfactory con- clusion I 48. Peru has friendly ties with Cyprus and with Turkey and Greece, and the Cypriot problem has received our close attention. We earnestly hope that it will be solved in such a way as to guarantee the independence and protect the special features of this bicommunal nation, Those are the reasons why my delegation voted this morning in favour of draft resolution S/l 0946. 49. The PRESIDENT (translation from Russian): I should now Iike to take the floor as the representative of the UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS. - 50. In connexion with the Security Council’s adoption of the resolution on the Cyprus question, the Soviet delega- tion would like to state that the Soviet Union has always based and continues to base its position on the view that this problem must be settled by peaceful means in the interest of reducing tension in that vital area, and in the interests of all the people of Cyprus. 51. The Soviet delegation has more than once stated in the Council the position of the Government of the USSR on the situation in Cyprus. We have noted that a settlement of the Cyprus problem must be based on the respect for the freedom, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, a State Member of the United Natiorts which has pursued and still pursues a policy of peace and non-alignment with military blocs. 52. The Soviet delegation remains firmly convinced that the more rapid normalization of the situation in Cyprus, the strengthening of its, security and the extension of equitable co-operation with other countries will lead to a further improvement in the international standing of the Republic and will permit it to play an even more significant 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech, likely from a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, discussing the situation in Cyprus. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international relations, politics, and conflict resolution. There is no mention of economic development, natural resources, or specific industries.

**Category**
International relations, Politics