mental structure which would take into account the equal political status of both communities, the unity of the country and functional requirements; and thirdly, the question of territorial arrangements between the two parties making up the federation. Certain other specific issues relating to articles in the two high- level agreements were also referred to by the Secretary-, General. 84. The proximity talks, which were conducted in three stages, starting on 10 September 1984 in New York, by the Secretary-General with the leaders of both Cypriot sides, were intended to corroborate these working points as constituting an indivisible whole, in order to pave the way for a draft agreement to be submitted for conclusion as soon as possible at a high- level meeting which would be held under the auspices of the Secretary-General at an appropriate time. There can be no doubt that these talks provided a responsible and valid framework within which to establish a com- prehensive draft agreement which, were it to be finally concluded, would indeed be likely to lead to a just and lasting settlement of the Cypriot problem. 85. Today, my Government is gratified to be in a position to state that the Turkish Cypriot side from the very outset has always done everything it can to work for the success of these talks. Indeed, no words can adequately describe the statesmenlike qualities which were evinced by Mr. Rauf Denktas and his colleagues, who have made it possible for the high-level meeting to be held on 17 January 1985, making giant strides in their efforts to reach a compromise. This is an attitude which undoubtedly required bold and flexible decisions on a number of issues of vital importance. 86, World public opinion will always remember the Turkish Cypriot leaders, particularly Mr. Denktag, 
**Analysis**
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**Category**
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