33. The time consumed since the inception of the br&d- ened talks and the limited results achieved so far might seem disappointing. However, as the report suggests, the complexity and the vital importance of the problem should be borne In mind and “not only the substance of those problems but the words used to define them and their interpretation may become matters of lengthy and difficult debate” [ibid., para. 801. As a good example, in the following paragraph the Secretary-General tries to illustrate the controversial nature of one such term and the positions Of the two communities thereon, thus indicating the di.ffIculties inherent in subscribing to controversial, un- defined terminology. Indeed the Secretary-General, in his wisdom, omitted on purpose such undefined terminology in his aide-mdmohe of 18 May I972 [see S/10664, para. 152], which s&s the terms and the basis for the present broadened intercommunal talks. Obviously the nature of the agreed final settlement is for the parties themselves to decide as recognized once more in the Secretary-General’s report, 34. We have already heard this morning, in the course of a Iearned lecture on constitutional law, the views of one of the parties on an issue which, in the very words of the representative of that party, would better be left to those discussing the various possibilities for a workable constitu- tion in the island at this time. Looking around this table, I can hardly understand the fears expressed with regard to some kind of federative system, which seems, after all, to have been the choice of so many of the Members of the Organization. That does not mean in any way that Turkey or, as far as I know, the Turkish Cypriot side is committed to one form or another in the discussions of the future constitutional framework that will be adopted for the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a complex political issue, specifically a conflict between two communities (Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot) and the efforts of the Secretary-General to facilitate talks between them. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with references to international organizations and reports. The content seems to revolve around the process of finding a solution to this conflict, including the definition of terms and the potential for a federative system.

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