THE CYPRUS QUESTION 2 Decision At its 1274th meeting, on 15 March 1966, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece to participate, without vote, in the dis­ cussion of the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus for the period 9 December 1965 to 10 March 1966. 3 Resolution 220 (1966) of 16 March 1966 The Security Council, Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 10 March 1966 3 that in the present circumstances the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed if peace is to be maintained in the island, Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 26 March 1966, Noting that the basic problem, according to the Secretary-General's report, remains unsolved, 1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March, 187 (1964) of 13 March, 192 (1964) of 20 June, 193 (1964) of 9 August, 194 (1964) of 25 September and 198 (1964) of 18 December 1964, 201 (1965) of 19 March, 206 (1965) of 15 June, 207 (1965) of 10 August and 219 (1965) of 17 December 1965 and the consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd meeting, on 11 August 1964; 2. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to make determined efforts with a view to achieving the objectives of the Security Council; 3. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for a period of three months ending 26 June 1966, in the firm hope that by the end of this period substantial progress towards a solution will have been achieved. Adopted unanimously at the 1275th meeting. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document, discussing the situation in Cyprus and the extension of a United Nations Peace-keeping Force. It seems to be related to international relations, security, and conflict resolution, rather than any of the economic or social development fields.

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