have a reason for that, as I said this morning, and 1 know that Mr, Rossides will take exception to these statements of mine. Of course, it is hard for a simple man like me, who is trained as a civil servant and is in the habit of attaching great value to statements by public figures, not to believe what he hears when the highest officials in a State proclaim that, after all, their ultimate aim is something else than the permanent independence of their State. 72. In a previous report, mention was made of the Kanli K&y dam. It was interesting because it marked the first time, since the outbreak of the disturbances, that the Turkish Cypriots agreed to allow a Government official into the main Turkish Cypriot enclave north of Nicosia, to supervise work done with the building materials provided by the Government. 78. I believe that out of the 132 Members of this Organization, the high officials of 131-I do not want to name names-would shudder at the idea that some day the independence of their State would come to an end. But I cannot help it. 1 have documents before me here, but members need not worry because I will certainty not quote them. However, in case’they are interested, my delegation is at their disposal to provide ample proof of what 1 mean when 1 say I consider certain declarations as a threat. But I am pleased and really thankful to hear my colleague saying that that does not mean anything really, and that in fact what the highest authorities in Cyprus mean is a permanent independence of their island. I am pleased to hear it. 73. Therefore, from the reports one can see there’ is a definite effort at separation, preventing matters from 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a report or statement from a diplomat or government official, discussing the situation in Cyprus and the intentions of its government. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely related to international relations or politics. The mention of specific events, such as the Kanli K&y dam, and the use of phrases like "permanent independence" suggest that the text is focused on the political situation in Cyprus.

**Category**
International relations, Politics