United Nations Security Council Resolution 451

by the United Nations

Adopted by the Security Council at its 2150th meeting by 14 votes to 0, on 15 June 1979 ([1])

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operations in Cyprus of 31 May 1979, ([2])

Noting the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,

Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1979,

Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions:

Welcoming the ten-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 in Nicosia, under the auspices of the Secretary-General, ([3])

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-Keeping Force established under resolution 186 (1964), for a further period ending 15 December 1979;

2. Urges the parties to proceed with the intercommunal talks within the framework of the 10-point agreement in a continuing, sustained and result-oriented manner, avoiding any delay;

3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of this resolution by 30 November 1979.

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[1] One member (China) did not participate in the voting.
[2] Ibid., document S/13369.
[3] Ibid., para. 51.