State, to preserve its independence and territorial integrity. I think that at this stage it is sufficient for me to say that the problem is, after all, the responsibility of others and I hope that they fulfi it in Cyprus to the best of their ability. 35. In keeping with one of its basic tenets of foreign policy, the Turkish Government, which is one of the directly interested parties entrusted with moral and con- tractual obligations, is determined to promote and con- tribute to a just and permanent peaceful solution of the question of Cyprus, one that will fully safeguard the legit.trnate rights and interests of the Turkish and Greek commmjties and the other parties concerned. We have repeatedly stated, and I shall repeat once again in the very words I used in the past, that we shall continue to work for changing Cyprus from an island of intercommunal strife into a model of a bicommunal State, where, as originally conceived and created, both communities will live as masters of their homeland, neither one dominating the other, and as equal partners in the independence, sover- eignty, territorial integrity and security of their island. 36. The Secretary-General recommended the extension of the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period of six months. The ‘Turkish Government agreed to that recom- mendation, which was accepted a short while ago by this body, and I should like to express our appreciation to the members of the Council, as well as to the countries contributing to UNFICYP, for making possible the con- tinuation of the Force’s services in the island. Recognizing the difficulties, financial and otherwise, that they have to confront in order to make that contribution, I am once more pleased to express my delegation’s concurrence with the view of the Secretary-General, who considers that the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing the situation in Cyprus and the efforts of the Turkish Government to promote a peaceful solution. It mentions the responsibilities of other parties, the interests of Turkish and Greek communities, and the continuation of the UNFICYP force. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international relations and politics.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief