basis of previous mutually agreed formulations for a final, comprehensive settlement of all the problems of Cyprus, through the establishment of a bi-communal and bi-zonal republic based on the political equality of the two associated peoples. The Government of Turkey and I personally indeed admire his wisdom, his pa- tience, his endurance and his distinguished qualities as a seasoned diplomat, particularly his essential, deep- rooted honesty. 73. In this chamber six months ago (2547th meetinal. I had occasion to state that in the oI%on of the TurkLh Government the Secretary-Genera1 had, with his report of 1 June 1984, made a signal contribution to efforts to bring about a negotiated settlement. In my statement I singled out the three essential points made in that report. 74. First, the Secretary-General had indicated that a final settlement should involve the creation of a federa- tion of the two Cypriot communities. This had always been a fundamental principle vigorously supported by the Turkish Government. 75. Secondly, the Secretary-General reiterated that the good offices mission which was entrusted to him by the Council stemmed from paragraph 6 of resolution 367,( 1975). That was a reaffirmation of essential impor- tance. 76. Thirdly, the Secretary-General also reaffirmed that the mutually acceptable basis for negotiations be- tween the two parties in Cyprus remained unchanged. The four components of that basis are the two high- level agreements of 12 February 1977 [see S/12323, para. 51 and’ 19 May 1979 [see S/13369, para. 511, the opening statement of the Secretary-General of 9 August 1980 [S/14100, annex] and the United Nations “evaluation” paper of 18 November 198 1, which, as a single indivisible whole, constitute the only valid foun- dation for a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem. 77. It was also on 15 June 1984 that theGovernmentof 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing a political settlement in Cyprus, referencing historical events, agreements, and resolutions. It highlights the importance of a bi-communal and bi-zonal republic, the role of the Secretary-General, and the need for a just and lasting settlement. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely related to international relations, politics, or governance.

**Category**
International relations, Politics