before any substantial reduction of the United Nations commitment @ Cyprus can safely be envisaged. In this respect, we share the Secretary-General’s concern over the fact that no substantial progress has been made towards the return to normal conditions and a military deconfrontation. It is encouraging, however, to note that, in spite of circumstantial differences and other difficulties arising from 5 time to time, there appears to be consensus among all patties directly concerned that the reactivated inter- ~~mmml talks are the best-indeed the only-avaiIable way of promoting a peaceful solution of the problem confronting Cyprus. As the Secretary-General very aptly points out, these talks constitute:’ “a positive, constructive and valuable step towards the settlement of the constitutional issues paving the way to the solutions of the long outstanding Cyprus problem.” pJlO940 and Corr.1, para. 83.1 41. Needless to say, talks should be only a means for acting and an agreed settlement still appears to be remote. On the other hand, one should not lose sight of the fact that the Cyprus problem, unique in its complexity, cannot be solved overnight. Patience, good faith and good sense are the threefold prerequisite to any viable solution. And to those among us who show signs of understandable restless. nest or restiveness, I say this: As long as one .cannot act, to talk is already something. Furthermore, it is self&dent that any settlement has to be in conformity with the Charter and the Security Council’s resolutions of 1964 and 1967 and also take into consideration the well-being of the people of Cyprus as a whole, within the framework of international peace and security. May I stress once more that the constant objectives of the Greek Government’s policy are based on the two resolutions in question and that 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political situation, specifically the Cyprus problem, and the efforts to find a peaceful solution. It mentions the United Nations, the Secretary-General, and the Greek Government, which suggests a focus on international relations and diplomacy. The text also mentions the need for patience, good faith, and good sense, which implies a sense of complexity and sensitivity in the situation.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief