whom I invite to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 22. Mr. LEE (Canada): Mr. President, I should like to take this occasion to offer you our congratulations on your assumption of your important and high office. I would also take this opportunity to express our appreciation and admiration of the way in which your predecessor carried out his term. I wish to thank you, Sir, and through you the other members of the Council for agreeing to Canadian participation in the debate today on the renewal on the mandate for UNFICYP. 23. Over the years Canada has had and retains a close relationship with Cyprus. It stems not only from our Commonwealth membership but also from our direct ties with the two Cypriot communities, and from our links with our close shies and friends, Greece and Tur- key. Very importantly, however, Canada’s interest in this subject grows out of the Canadian commitment to, and links with, the United Nations, this Council and the office and person of the Secretary-General. Since 1964 more than 22,000 Canadian soldiers have worn the United Nations blue beret while on peace-keeping du- ties in Cyprus, at a direct cost to Canada of many millions of dollars. Twenty-five Canadian soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep the peace on that troubled island. 24. Canada’s proven commitment to peace-keeping is only half of the equation; it must, in more than equal measure, be met by our collective efforts at peace- making. Here the record has not been crowned with success as it must ultimately be if peace, security and a richer quality of life are to be returned to Cyprus. Canada, along with other like-minded States and the United Nations as a whole, must continue to seek those as yet elusive goals. I 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a statement made by a representative of Canada in the United Nations Security Council, discussing the country's involvement in the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) and its commitment to peacekeeping and peace-making efforts in Cyprus. The text highlights Canada's historical involvement in Cyprus, its losses, and its continued commitment to the United Nations' efforts in the region.

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