Force in Cyprus to the length or even the existence of intercommunal talks? 47. Peace-keeping and, genuine efforts at peace-making are two different facets of the whole operation, through which the role of the United Nations is being asserted. Although I agree in principle with the views formulated last year in this forum by some colleagues-in particular, the representatives of the United Kingdom and Italy-that peace-keeping cannot be a substitute for peace-making, I consider it equally true that peace-making, at least through direct intercommunal talks, becomes ilhrsory without the reassur- ing prese_nce in the island of the peace-keeping forces. It would consequently be more appropriate to assert that under the peculiar circumstances prevailing in Cyprus, there is no substitute for peace-keeping as a means-the only means-to success in peace-making. 48. Bearing this in mind, my Government expresses once more the hope of seeing UNFICYP continue extending its helping hand in the search for a just and lasting solution, as long as needed. After all, to use Rudyard Kipling’s words, no question is ever settled until it is settled right. We shall not deviate an inch from this line of reasoning and conduct, as we consider the peace-keeping operation in Cyprus to be 6 one of the most important expressions of the Security Council’s discharge of its ultimate task in the maintenance of international peace and security. We do not see really who could assume the heavy responsibility for its pre- mature interruption or drastic reduction. 49. In concluding my remarks, I should like to reiterate how deeply we are appreciative of and grateful for the Secretary-General’s constant interest in the question of Cyprus, Since he took up his office, he has spared no effort for the ultimate success of the reactivated intercommunal 
**Analysis**
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