a time when developments of great significance are taking place in the search for an honourable and peaceful solution of the Cyprus problem, which is now more than 20 years old. The negotiations carried out through the good offices of the Secretary-General have entered a final critical phase, and a solution acceptable to both the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot communities is in sight. 8. I should like to quote here from the Secretary-Gen- eral’s report [S/16858] on the final round of negotiations through his good offices, held in New York during the past few weeks. His assessment of the outcome of the negotiations in paragraph 61 of the report projects the optimism that a successful conclusion of the protracted negotiations on the Cyprus question may be at hand. He said: “During the final round of negotiations major po- litical decisions were taken, and I have to report that the Turkish Cypriot side conveyed to me a position which was, both with regard to the constitutional as well as the territorial aspects, substantially improved from the one which it had maintained in previous years. I have been conscious throughout the last 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- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international diplomacy and politics, specifically the negotiation process between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities regarding the Cyprus problem. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a formal report or statement. The topic is not related to economic or social issues, but rather a conflict resolution process.

**Category**
International relations, Politics