the procedures laid down in that Security Council resolution. It is on that basis that we did not oppose the Secretary-General’s appeal to Member States “for a voluntary financial contribution” so JS “to enable UNFICYP to continue to mrry out the functions fa which it was established”. I hops that countries that are in a position to a0 SO will rreke a wasitive response tc the Secretary-General's amal. The Soviet Union proceeds from the premise that the understanding with regard t0 the financial procedures laid down in Security Council resolution 186 (1964). still holds good and will not be undermined. The Practice established by the decisions of the Council note than 25 years ago has, in our view, become bindinq and we should continua to follow it. The PRESIDENT (interpretation from French) I I thank the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for his kind word3 addressed to me. The Council will now hear statements from the parties. The first speaker on my list is the representative of Cyprus, on whom I now call. M t . ~AV’fKMYATIS (Cyprus) a At the outset, Sir, 1 wf.sh to abngratulate you on your assumption of tha presidencv of the Security Council for the month of June. Your excellent diplonntic skills and exnerience assure that the Council will successfully dischargs its important functions under the Charter and perform the current tasks before it. The Governamnt of the Remblic of Cyprus pledges its full support to you and to the Council in the performance of your high duties. 1 should also like to mngratulate the Permanent Representative of Finland, Ambassador Tornodd, for the nynmplary manner in which he carried out his duties Js President of the Council due ing the month of May, a difficult month indeed, during which impoctant decisions had to be taken. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing financial contributions to a UN peacekeeping mission, UNFICYP, and the procedures established by a Security Council resolution. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a discussion of international relations and diplomacy. The text does not mention specific economic or environmental issues, but rather focuses on the financial aspects of a UN peacekeeping mission.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief