turies of amicable symbiosis, the affinity of belonging to the same country, the common destiny, the com- mon hopes and aspirations, are valuable assets in the dexterous hands of the Secretary-General. 36. However, notwithstanding these realities and strong trends in support of the Secretary-General’s efforts, experience has taught us that solutions to such international problems as the question of Cyprus are not easily attainable. As my President, Mr. Spyros Kyprianou, stated on 12 December, “It is a fact that progress has been made during the proximity talks to the point that the Secretary- General has concluded that he should convene a high-level meeting, to which I have agreed.“. And the President of the Republic added: “Although it is too early to predict the outcome of the high-level meeting, I must say that, in the light of discussions in the third round of the proximity talks, cautious optimism is now justified, perhaps for the first time since 1974.” 37. In welcoming progress that has been made in the proximity talks we feel compelled, in view of bitter disappointments of the recent past, to warn against easing or lessening the impetus and vigilance of the international community at a time which is ripe, per- haps more than ever before, for representations by those who can and must act in order to facilitate an agreement, at the joint, high-level meeting on 17 Jan- uary 198.5, for a comprehensive, just and workable solution. 38. The mission of the United Nations in Cyprus re- mains twofold: peace-keeping through the precious efforts of UNFICYP; and peacemaking, through the initiatives of the Secretary-General. Peace-keeping alone, especially when protracted and not accompanied by parallel progress towards the solution of a problem, lacks the very essence of its purpose and may lead to a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations and diplomacy, specifically the efforts of the Secretary-General to facilitate a solution to the Cyprus problem. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a governmental or institutional context. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or technological issues, but rather focuses on the political and diplomatic aspects of the situation.

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International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief