some of his remarks. This is not intended to be contra. versial but merely an elucidation of certain points, 64. First of all, with regard to the question of federation, my statement was very clear on this. I said that, in the view of the highest legal authorities, it could not apply to Cyprus. Therefore it is not a question of choosing or not choosing federation, because federation does not apply, and if it were to be applied it would be a constitutional oddity, incompatible with the realities and therefore bound to fail. Consequently our position is that we want to have a solution which is compatible with the constitutional norms and territorial realities of the situation and therefore be workable, Federation can neither apply nor function because there are no separate territorial entities, That is why it was agreed-indeed it was agreed repeatedly by the Turkish side and I have the reports here-that it was to be a unitary State. I believe that untiJ now it has not been disputed that it is to be a unitary State, 65. With regard to the reference td ‘statements which might endanger the future and the continued independence of Cyprus, I wish to place on record that the policy of Cyprus over the years, in the United Nations and outside, is well known to be the pursuit of a peaceful and lasting solution on the basis of sovereign and independent state. hood and, in the particular instance,, the pursuit of the intercommunal talks to their successful conclusion on the basis of the sovereign, independent and unitary State of Cyprus, That is also the policy of the Government of Greece, as stated this morning by its representative and I assume it is also the policy of the Government of Turkey, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement discussing the concept of federation and the future of Cyprus, highlighting the importance of a unitary state and the pursuit of a peaceful and lasting solution. It seems to be focused on international relations and politics, rather than any specific sector or field.

**Category**
Politics, International Relations