my country enjoys with all the parties involved and because of the strategic importance of Cyprus for international peace in that troubled region, it is significant, in our view, that the future of Cyprus should be decided by the free will of its own people, without any interference or influence from outside. 25. Finally, my delegation wishes to express its appre- ciation to the Secretary-General and his collaborators, notably Mr. Roberto Guyer, the Under-Secretary-General, Mr, Osorio-Tafall and Major-General Prem Chand, for the efforts they continue to exert in the maintenance of peace in Cyprus and for assisting the Cypriot people in deciding the future of their country. 26. Mrs. Jeanne Martin CISSE (Guinea) (interpre&tim from French): The Security Council has suspended its debate on the question of the Middle East. However, its attention is still directed to the Mediterranean, to the island of Cyprus, which is another hotbed of tension and a potential threat to peace and security in that same part of the world. 27. For more than nine years, the Security Council has been meeting at regular intervals to consider the reports of the Secretary-General’ on the operations of the United Nations Force in Cyprus. The extension of the mandate of the Force has become a necessity which confronts us in the quest for an agreed solution for the maintenance of peace and security in this part of the world where feelings run so high. Thus the Security Council has, for the twenty-third time, once again prolonged the mandate of the Force. 28. The Secretary-General’s report in document S/10940 and Corr.1 on the development of the situation in the island over the past six months, give us grounds for some hope as to the favorable outcome of the intercommunal talks, We have noted with satisfaction, on the positive side 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political situation, specifically the conflict in Cyprus, and the efforts of the United Nations to maintain peace and security in the region. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level political or international organization document.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations