sufficient progress would have been made towards a finat solution of the problem, to make it possible to remove the Force from the area or reduce it considerably. 46. From this report it is clear that, while there is a more propitious atmosphere at the present time, we are still very far from a situation which can be considered satisfactory. The maintenance of the status quo which has been more or less achieved over the past six months is not a sufficient guarantee for peace and security on. the island. Suspicion and fear continue to exist between both communities and there are obvious economic differences aggravating tension. Although *it might seem encouraging that the Greek Cypriots have been overcoming the problem of unemploy- ment, in the Turkish community unemployment continues to be an acute problem. The same can be said about services, The Turkish Cypriots must still deal with the shortages which put them at a disadvantage as compared 4 with the other community. There is a dangerous tendency to continue with separate development in the economic life of the two areas. There is no doubt that, unless this situation is corrected, any effort at political stability will be virIually in vain. 47. Furthermore, we should like to point as an en- couraglng sign to the fact that intercommunal talks have taken a constructive turn and that there has been goodwill on the part of the parties, showing a desire to reach agreement, which should lead to the results which the entire international community is anxiously awaiting. It is obvious that we are still very far from a concrete solution ensuring peace and security in the island of Cyprus, but the goodwill of the parties concerned and the presence of the United Nations in the area indicate that the first steps 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation in Cyprus, highlighting the ongoing tensions and obstacles to peace and stability between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. The author focuses on the economic disparities and shortages in the Turkish Cypriot community, as well as the need for intercommunal talks and goodwill to reach a solution. While the text touches on broader political and security issues, it is clear that the primary concern is the economic situation and its impact on the communities.

**Category**
Employment, Economic development