269. Editorial Note

The North Atlantic Council discussed Cyprus on September 29. The British Representative read a statement in which he noted that the Turkish Government’s appointment of its Consul General in Nicosia, Burhan Isin, as its representative on Cyprus was a conciliatory gesture and announced that the British Government would put its plan for Cyprus into effect on October 1, but was willing to meet with the Greek and Turkish Governments in a conference under NATO auspices to discuss the future of the island. The Turkish Representative also indicated his government’s willingness to participate in a conference. The U.S. Representative read a statement based on instructions sent in Topol 1025, Document 267. Polto 819, September 29, reported on the meeting. (Department of State, Central Files, 747C.00/9–2958)