DRAFT ANNEX III: ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE TREATY OF ALLIANCE

Cyprus, Greece and Turkey

  1. Bearing in mind that in accordance with the Foundation Agreement and its Constitution, Cyprus shall be demilitarized
  2. Reaffirming their pledge to resist any attack or aggression against the independence or the territorial integrity of Cyprus
Have agreed as follows

Article 1

The Treaty of Alliance shall apply and operate mutatis mutandis in accordance with the new state of affairs established in the Foundation Agreement and the Constitution of Cyprus, taking into account in particular the demilitarization of Cyprus.

Article 2

There shall be no Tripartite Headquarters. The provisions of the Treaty of Alliance shall apply mutatis mutandis to the commanders of the Greek and Turkish contingents, who shall consult and cooperate in the performance of their functions pursuant to the Treaty.

Article 3

The Greek and Turkish contingents, each not exceeding [insert 4-digit figure] all ranks, shall be permitted to be stationed under the Treaty of Alliance in the Greek Cypriot <component state> and the Turkish Cypriot <component state> respectively. The composition, equipment, locations and activities of the Greek and Turkish contingents shall be as specified in the Attachment to this Additional Protocol.

This Protocol shall enter into force upon signature and shall have precedence over other provisions of the Treaty of Alliance.

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Cyprus Hellenic Republic Republic of Turkey

Attachment: Composition, equipment, locations and activities of Greek and Turkish contingents.