the able hands of a distinguished diplomat of Egypt, a neighbouring country with which historically we enjoy very close and friendly relations and share the affinity of being founding members of the great family of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. I should also like to pay due tribute to your predecessor, Mr. Ling Qing of China, for his valuable contribution and the leader- ship demonstrated by him in tackling the difficult tasks of the Council during the month of November. 3 1. The decision to renew the mandate of UNFICYP until 1.5 June 1985, to which my Government has given its consent, is fully warranted by the situation pre- vailing on the island and by the ongoing initiative ofthe Secretary-General. This important initiative, aiming at a comprehensive, just and lasting solution of the Cy’- prus problem based on United Nations resolutions and the high-level agreements of 1977 [see S/12323, para. 51 and 1979 [see S/13369, para. 511, is fully and whole- heartedly supported by my Government. 32. In this regard we express our deepest appreciation to the Secretary-General for his tireless efforts to pur- sue the cause of peace and justice in Cyprus in accord- ance with his mandate and the Charter of the United Nations. We reassure him of our continued fullest co- operation and support, exerting at the same time every effort for the fruition of his endeavours, We commend also the valuable work of the Under-Secretary-Gen- eral, Mr. Brian Urquhart, and of the Secretary-Gen- eral’s able collaborators, Mr. Sherry, Mr. Holger and Mr. Picco. 33. In pursuing his initiative the Secretary-General has a number of positive elements in his favour which strengthen his hand in this undertaking. First and foremost is his personal affinity with Cyprus, having devoted many years in the cause of the United Nations efforts towards peace-keeping and peacemaking in our 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement, discussing the situation in Cyprus and the efforts of the United Nations to resolve the conflict. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on international relations and cooperation. The text does not contain any specific references to economic, industrial, or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the political and humanitarian aspects of the conflict.

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