64 793 007"• h 18 905 7 000 137 221 177 5 000 23 000 in order to obtain additional voluntary contributions for the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). The importance of UNFICYP has been emphasized time and again by the Security Council, and the sta­ tioning of the Force in the island has been repeatedly extended by it. In its resolution 526 (1982) of 14 De­ cember 1982, the Council, noting my report of 1 De­ cember 1982 [S/15502], decided to extend the station­ •ing of the Force in Cyprus for a further period ending 15 June 1983 and requested me to continue my mission of good offices. I have reported to the Council that the presence of UNFICYP in the island continues to remain neces­ sary, both in helping to maintain calm and in creating the conditions in which the search for a peaceful set­ tlement can best be pursued. I have also noted that the intercommunal talks have continued in a co-operative and constructive spirit. The interlocutors have com­ pleted the discussion of almost all the constitutional aspects and are about to begin examination of the territorial aspect. In doing so, they have been follow­ ing the evaluation paper submitted by the Secretary­ General last fall as a method of discussion. The main­ tenance of peaceful conditions, which is the task of UNFICYP, is indispensable if the talks are to have a realistic chance of making progress. I feel obliged, however, to draw attention to the aifficulties I face in maintaining the Force, owing to the continuing deficit in the UNFICYP budget. In my report to the Council, I indicated that the last payment to the troop-contributing Governments in respect of their claims, which represent in some cases only a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic report discussing the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) and its role in maintaining peaceful conditions in the island. The report also mentions the budget deficit and the need for additional voluntary contributions. The focus is on international relations, politics, and peacekeeping efforts, rather than any specific economic, social, or environmental issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief