Resolution 578 (1985)
of 12 December 1985

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on
the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 30 November
and 11 December 65 and of 9 December 1985, 66

Noting the recommendation by the Secretary-General
that the Security Council should 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 December 1985,

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186 (1964)
and other relevant resolutions,

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 on
15 June 1986;

2. 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 the present resolution by 31 May
1986;

3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to
co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present
mandate.

Adopted unanimously at the
2635th meeting.



65 Ibid., documents S/17657 and Add.2.
66 Ibid., Add.1.
