did not object to the adoption of a Security Council resolution extending the presence of the United Nations 5 forces in Cyprus until 15 December 1973, bearing in mind the position of the interested parties, and fust and foremost the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, on this matter. Our position is based on the understanding that the extension of the presence of the United Nations forces in Cyprus will be conducted in full conformity with the provisions of the Security Council resolution adopted on 4 March 1964 [186 (1964)] and subsequent Council reso- lutions on the Cyprus question, that is to say on the understanding that the present functions of the forces and the current voluntary financing procedure will be main- tained. 59. Speaking again as PRESIDENT, I should like to state that we have now come to the end of the list of speakers on the Cyprus question, We shall now hear those who have asked to speak in exercise of the right of reply. 60, I call on the representative of Cyprus. 61. Mr. ROSSIDES (Cyprus): I wish to thank aI1 the members of the Security Council who have participated in this debate and expressed their support for the inde- pendence and sovereignty of Cyprus, and also for non-intep vention and non-interference in its internal affairs. 62. It is gratifying to realize that this is a situation where a small country has the support of the United Nations and where the role of force is diminishing in the prospects for the development of that country. This is an achievement of tbe United Nations which, in spite of all its difficulties, is real and true. 63. Now I should like to say a few words to my colleague and friend, the representative of Turkey, with regard to 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic statement or speech related to a specific event or situation, likely a meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the topic seems to be a conflict or dispute between countries, specifically Cyprus and Turkey. The text mentions the presence of United Nations forces in Cyprus and the adoption of a Security Council resolution. Given the context, it is likely that the category is related to international relations, peacekeeping, or conflict resolution.

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