Resolution 254 (1968) of 18 June 1968 The Security Council, Noting from the -eport of the Secretary-General of 11 June 1968 (S/8622)13 that in the present circum­ stances the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed if peac<. 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 11 Ibid., Eighteenth Year, Supplement for October, N ovem­ ber and December 1963. 12 Ibid., Twenty-third Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1968. 18 /bid. 4 it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 26 June 1968, Noting, from the observations in the report, the en­ couraging recent developments in the island, 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, 220 (1966) of 16 March, 222 (1966) of 16 June and 231 (1966) of 15 December 1966, 238 (1967) of 19 June and 244 (1967) of 22 December 1967, and 247 (1968) of 18 March 1968, and the consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd meeting on 11 August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting on 24 November 1967; 2. Urges the parties concerned to act with the ut­ most restraint and to continue determined co-operative efforts to achieve the objectives of the Security Council by availing themselves in a constructive manner of the present auspicious climate and opportunities ; 3. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force, established 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to international relations and peacekeeping efforts, as it discusses the continuation of a United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues, but rather focuses on the maintenance of peace in the region.

**Category**
International humanitarian aid and relief, Politics and diplomacy