the financial deficit, which regrettably continues to grow? is a source of major concern to my Government and other contributing Governments. I cannot fail to express our disappointment over the fact that the many appeals the Secretary-General has addressed to Member States to contribute more generously to the financing of the Force have been heeded only inadequately. On a number of occasions my delegation has expressed the view in the General Assembly that the present method of financing peace-keeping operations, which is based only on the contributions of a limited number of countries, is neither adequate nor justified. We hope that these questions will receive well-deserved attention within the context of efforts to establish a constitutional framework for a11 peace. keeping questions. 72. As regards the United Nations Force in Cyprus,. we appreciate the determina’tion of the Secretary-General to continue his efforts to achieve a solution to the financing problem. We are pleased to learn that studies are under way to find ways and means of reducing the United Nations financial commitment to the Force. 73. There is no doubt that the United Nations Force is continuing to do an excellent job in Cyprus and I should in particular like to say that we very much admire the effort? of Majo&eneral Prem Chand. 74, Certainly, the extension of the United Nations efforts in Cyprus for the twenty-fourth time, without any final or satisfactory results, seems at first sight very discouraging, but when we realize that one of the possible alternatives is armed confrontation, we cannot hesitate to give our firm support to this United Nations operation. However, we also share the frequently expressed and growing concern that the United Nations presence on the island seems to be established and taking on more and more the character of a 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement by a government representative discussing the financial situation of a United Nations peacekeeping operation, specifically the United Nations Force in Cyprus. The text touches on the financial deficit, contributions from member states, and the efforts to find a solution to the financing problem. While it does not directly relate to any of the traditional categories of international organizations, such as economic development or humanitarian aid, it is likely related to the administrative and financial aspects of international cooperation.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief