the records of the CounciI testify to the consistency of this policy. 42. In the same context, the Greek delegation voices its gratification at the fact that the intercommunal talks have been conducted in a constructive manner, according to the report’s assessment. We find it also particularly heartening that, in Mr. Osorio-Tafall’s view, there appears to be a good possibility that a substantial measure of agreement may be reached on questions of principle. 43. in his report, the Secretary-General has however cautioned us that much patient work will be needed to bring the negotiations to a satisfactory end. On the other hand, it is encouraging that the situation in the island has remained almost calm during the last six months and no major incidents of au intercommunal character have oc- curred, in spite of the unfortunate intestine antagonisms still besetting the Greek community, We do believe and fervently hope that calm and good sense wilI ultimately prevail and spread in all directions, for the benefit of all. 44. The Greek Government has repeatedly. deplored all acts of violence and reiterated its belief that &negotiated constitutional settlement is the only solution. We were the t%st fully to endorse, in October 1971, the Secretary. General’s aide-mdmoire (see S/10401, pm, 791 on the reactivated intercommunal talks. We shall deftitely be the last ones to give up endeavouring to ensure their successful consummation, firmly convinced that the procedure now followed is the most likely to lead to an arrangement satisfactory to all concerned. It is consequently in every- body’s interest to refrain from any individual or collective action or any hasty initiative that could stir up passions and embitter the atmosphere, thus rendering a solution corres- pondingly more difficult. On the other hand, it is hardly necessary to emphasize further to the parties concerned the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic report or a statement on a conflict resolution process, discussing the situation in a specific region and the efforts to reach a negotiated settlement. It does not mention economic, industrial, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the political and social aspects of the conflict.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations