round of discussions of the crucial nature of the de- cisions confronting the Greek Cypriot community and of the constructive efforts they have made to reach the present stage. I am confident that both sides will prove at thejoint high-level meeting that we have reached a turning point in the development of the question of Cyprus, and that their determination to work together in a Federal Republic . , . will prove strong enough to overcome the remaining diffticulties and to dispel existing suspicions.” 9. Pakistan draws special satisfaction from the fact that all along it unreservedly emphasized the para- mount importance of continuing the negotiations be- tween the two sides through the good offices of the Secretary-General, even at times when the utility of this dialogue was seen to be in doubt. We went to the extent of voicing our opposition to Council resolution 541 (1983), on the ground that its contents prejudiced the continuation of the negotiations by virtue of the cate- gorical censure of the position of the Turkish Cypriot community, whose co-operation, in our view, was an indispensable condition for the solution of the problem, 10. The successful outcome. of the Secretary- General’s efforts also validates our consistent stand that a solution of the Cyprus question, preserving the unity and territorial integrity of the island, was always possible, provided the solution satisfied the aspirations of the Turkish Cypriot community, which felt deprived of its rights guaranteed under the 1960 Constitution as a co-founder of the State. We gave credence to the dec- larations made by the Turkish Cypriot leaders that the object of their political actions, which often became a target of international criticism, was to secure the legit- imate rights of the Turkish Cypriot community within the framework of a united, independent and sovereign 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement or a speech about the Cyprus conflict, highlighting the efforts to reach a solution and the importance of cooperation between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. It mentions the Secretary-General's role in facilitating negotiations and the need to satisfy the aspirations of the Turkish Cypriot community.

**Category**
International relations, Politics