standing obligation of the United Nations and the contri- buting countries. We join with other delegations, then, in expressing our most sincere hope that a lasting and unequivocal peace will soon be established in Cyprus. 75. Mr. MOJSOV (Yugoslavia): This is the third time, during our current term in the Council, that the Yugoslav delegation has participated in the six-monthly review of the United Nations operation in Cyprus, which started as early as March 1964, almost ,a full decade ago, with Security Council resolution J 86 (I 964). An almost full decade of consolidated though always precarious peace is much better than one of hostilities of any kind. Still, this decade must not pass without a major positive change in the situation, without a final breakthrough, . 76, Once again we have the benefit of having before us at1 exhaustive, balanced and vigorous report by the Secretary. General. While it concerns itself, as it should, with the immediate aspects of the UNFICYP operation in Cyprus, it is ob‘vious that we all have to be mindful of the larger elements of time and space which are relevant when considering the situation in and around the Republic of Cyprus. The current Security Council debate on the whole Middle Eastern question highlights the precarious state of ]XilCC, or absence of full-scale war or hostilities, in an area plagued by constant crisis. The interdependence of peace and progress in the Middle East, in the Mediterranean and in Europe and the dangers of any tmtoward developments spilling over from one part to another of these inter- connected regions have been stressed by many speakers. That is especially true of my delegation, Yugoslavia being a European and Mediterranean country. 77. It is also in that context-the context of the danger of the Middle Eastern crisis being additionally complicated by 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of the Yugoslav delegation to the United Nations, discussing the situation in Cyprus and the Middle East. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on expressing hopes for peace and stability in the region. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or technological issues, but rather emphasizes the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief