Resolution 534 (1983)

of 15 June 1983

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 June
1983, 55

Noting the concurrence of the parties concerned in
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 June 1983,

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

Reiterating its support of the ten-point agreement
for the resumption of the intercommunal talks 56
which was worked out at the high-level meeting on
18 and 19 May 1979 at Nicosia under the auspices of
the Secretary-General,

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 December 1983;

2. Notes with satisfaction that the parties have
resumed the intercommunal talks within the framework of the ten-point agreement and urges them to
pursue these talks 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 the present resolution by 30 November 1983.

Adopted unanimously at the
2453rd meeting.


55 Ibid., document S/15812.
56 Ibid., Thirty-fourth Year, Supplement for April, May and June
1979, document $/13369, para. 51.
