and will have occasion to pay them tribute for having been the first to have had sufficient courage, at the beginning of the third stage of the proximity talks, to indicate their total political desire to accept all the elements contained in the draft agreement prepared and presented by the Secretary-General, which constitute a single whole, with a view to bringing about a compre- hensive settlement of the Cypriot problem. Mr. Denk- ta9 did not stoop to delaying tactics or making decla- rations of intent which were deliberately vague and misleading, He remained faithful to his solemn promise that the talks would be kept confidential. He did not in any way try to divert or undermine the efforts of the Secretary-General. He negotiated with a spirit of con- structive compromise, and in all good faith, with hon- esty, generosity, and magnanimity. It is he, and I think I may be bold enough to say he alone, who essentially contributed to the present outcome of the extremely laudable efforts of the Secretary-General. 87. Now the entire Turkish people of Cyprus quite naturally are awaiting the unequivocal acceptance by its opposite numberof the draft agreement initiated and prepared by the Secretary-General, as it appears after the third round of proximity negotiations. 88. Let us hope that a new Federal Republic will shortly be founded and will continue to exist imbued with a mutual spirit of reconciliation and’co-operation between the two peoples of the island, who will finally coalesce in order to form the legitimate Government of their country. 89. Let us hope that we are equal to the task of rapidly advancing towards a comprehensive political settle- ment in Cyprus. Since the destruction of the bi-com- munal State and of the legitimate and legal Government of the Republic in December 1963-almost exactly 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political agreement or settlement between two parties, specifically the Turkish people of Cyprus, and the Secretary-General. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level discussion or negotiation. The text also mentions the destruction of a bi-communal state and the legitimate government of the Republic, suggesting a historical context that is relevant to the current situation.

**Category**
Politics, Humanitarian aid and relief