The resolution reaffirmed the position that the status quo was unacceptable and that the situation must be settled on the basis of a single state of Cyprus with two politically equal communities in a bi-communal and bi-zonal union without secession or union with another country.[3] It welcomed the Secretary-General Kofi Annan's intention to explore new possibilities that would lead to new momentum in the negotiation process. The Turkish Cypriot side in particular was called upon to commit itself to this process, while both parties were urged to co-operate with the Secretary-General in order to resume dialogue.