with the Turkish Cypriot and Turkish position on what would be a valid basis for the realization of the final goal, which could only be a federal, bi-communal and bi-zonal settlement, based on the equality of political status of the two communities. We are, therefore, very gratified at the fact that these fundamental principles were duly underlined. 83. The working points which in the eyes of the Secretary-General represented an indivisible whole comprised: first, measures of political confidence- building which would be irreversible and reciprocal; secondly, the establishment, starting with the for- mation of a transitional government possessing both executive and legislative powers, of a federal govern- mental structure which would take into account the equal political status of both communities, the unity of the country and functional requirements; and thirdly, the question of territorial arrangements between the two parties making up the federation. Certain other specific issues relating to articles in the two high- level agreements were also referred to by the Secretary-, General. 84. The proximity talks, which were conducted in three stages, starting on 10 September 1984 in New York, by the Secretary-General with the leaders of both Cypriot sides, were intended to corroborate these working points as constituting an indivisible whole, in order to pave the way for a draft agreement to be submitted for conclusion as soon as possible at a high- level meeting which would be held under the auspices of the Secretary-General at an appropriate time. There can be no doubt that these talks provided a responsible and valid framework within which to establish a com- prehensive draft agreement which, were it to be finally concluded, would indeed be likely to lead to a just and lasting settlement of the Cypriot problem. 85. Today, my Government is gratified to be in a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing political negotiations and agreements related to the Cyprus problem, focusing on the establishment of a federal government and territorial arrangements between the two communities. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level political context. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, or other specific sectors.

**Category**
Politics, International relations