| Number: | 1250 |
| Organ: | SC |
| Date: | 29 June |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Meeting: | 4,018 |
| Code: | S/RES/1250 |
| Document: | https://undocs.org/S/RES/1250(1999) |
| For: | 15 |
| Abstention: | 0 |
| Against: | 0 |
| Subject: | The situation in Cyprus |
| Result: | Adopted |
United Nations Security Council resolution 1250, adopted unanimously on 29 June 1999, after reaffirming all resolutions on the situation in Cyprus, particularly Resolution 1218 (1998), the Council addressed the Secretary-General Kofi Annan's mission of good offices in Cyprus.[1]
The security council reiterated its concern at the lack of progress towards a political settlement of the Cyprus dispute. It stressed its full support for the mission of good offices of the secretary-general with the goal of reducing tension and promoting progress towards a resolution in Cyprus. Both the Republic of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus had concerns which would be addressed in the negotiations.
The resolution requested the secretary-general to invite the two leaders of the communities on Cyprus to negotiations in the autumn of 1999. The two leaders were urged to commit themselves to the following principles:[2]
(a) no preconditions;
(b) all issues on the table;
(c) continue to negotiate until a settlement is reached;
(d) consideration of United Nations resolutions and treaties.
They were also required to create a positive climate on the island in the run-up to negotiations in autumn 1999. Finally, the secretary-general was requested to report to the council by 1 December 1999 concerning developments in Cyprus. Resolution 1251 adopted the same day extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.