United Nations Security Council Resolution 443

Adopted by the Security Council at its 2107th meeting, by 14 votes to none, on 14 December 1978 [1]

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus dated 1 December 1978, [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 December 1978,

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 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 15 June 1979;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good office, 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 1979.

[1] One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

[2] Ibid., document S/12946.