United Nations Security Council Resolution 206 – The Cyprus Question
Resolution 206 (1965) of 15 June 1965
The Security Council,
Noting that the report of the Secretary-General recommends the maintenance in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, created by Security Council resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964, for an additional period of six months,
Noting that the Govemment of Cyprus bas indicated its desire that the stationing of the United Nations Force in Cyprus should be continued beyond 26 June 1965,
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General that, while the military situation bas on the whole remained quiet during the period under review and while., the presence of the United Nations Force bas contributed significantly to this effect, nevertheless the quiet which prevails in the island is tenuous and, in fact, it is very likely that without the Force there would be an early recurrence of fighting,
Renewing the expression of its deep appreciation to the Secretary-General for bis efforts in the implementation of Security Council resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March, 187 (1964) of 13 March, 192 (1964) of 20 June, 194 (1964) of 25 September and 198 (1964) of 18 December 1964 and 201 (1965) of 19 March 1965,
Renewing the expression of its deep appreciation to the States that have contributed troôps, police, supplies and financial support for the implementation of resolution 186 (1964),
1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186 (1964), 187 (1964), 192 (1964), 193 (1964) of 9 August 1964, 194 (1964), 198 (1964) and 201 (1965) and the consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd meeting, on 11 August 1964;
2. Calls upon all States Members of the United Nations to comply with the above-mentioned resolutions;
3. Calls upon the parties concerned to continue to act with the utmost restraint and to co-operate fully with the United Nations Force;
4. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General;
5. Extends the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for an additional period of six months, ending 26 December 1965.
Adopted unanimously at the 1224th meeting.
