sure, contribute to further progress and ensure that his initiative will be crowned with success. 60. I must also thank Mr. Hugo Gobbi, who, while serving his native country in another important post, continues to be the Secretary-General’s Special Rep- resentative. Mr. Gobbi’s past long and valuable serv- ice, his dealings with us and his sincerity in the search for a diplomatic settlement have undoubtedly contri- buted to the present favourable developments. 61. Our sincere thanks go also to the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Mr. James Holger, for the skilful and patient way in which he has been carrying out his duties in Cyprus. He has the appreciation of my people. Our thanks go also to the Commander of UNFICYP, Major-General Guen- ther Greindl, and to the men under his command for the way in which they have been carrying out their duties, for their full co-operation and for their sincere dealings with the authorities of the north. Finally, I should like to convey our warm appreciation and sincere thanks to Mr. Brian Urquhart, Mr. Virendra Dayal, Mr. George Sherry and Mr. Giandomenico Picco for their long and tireless efforts and hard work in the Secretariat, all of which has contributed to the present constructive and hopeful developments. 62. My sympathy goes to the family of Mr. Claude Pilloud, who was a gentleman of upright character and impartiality who had begun to make headway on the question of missing persons on both sides of the line and whose untimely death truly grieves us. 63. The Secretary-General’s final efforts towards a peaceful solution of the Cyprus problem began in Vienna in August 1984. He posed certain questions to us, and it was as a result of our affirmative answers to those questions that the proximity talks began. He 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a government official, possibly a diplomat or a representative, discussing the progress and efforts made towards a peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem. The text mentions various individuals and organizations, including the Secretary-General, Mr. Gobbi, Mr. Holger, Major-General Greindl, and others, and their roles in contributing to the progress. The text also expresses sympathy and gratitude towards those who have made significant contributions.

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