under Security Council resolution 186 ( 1964), for a further period ending 15 December 1968, in the expec­ tation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force. Adopted unanimously at the 1432nd meeting. Decision At its 1459th meeting, on 10 December 1968, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "Letter dated 26 Decem­ ber 1%3 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus addressed to the President of the Security Council ( S/5488) :14 report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus (S/8914)".15 Resolution 261 (1968) o.· 10 December 1968 The Security Council, Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 4 December 1968 ( S/8914 )141 that in the present cir­ cumstances the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed if peace is to be maintained in the island, 14 Ibid., Eighteenth Year, Supplement for October, N ovem­ ber and December 1963. 15 Ibid., Twenty-third Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1968. JO Ibid. Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 15 Decem­ ber 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 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to international relations and conflict resolution, specifically discussing the United Nations Operation in Cyprus and the Security Council's decisions regarding the situation. The text mentions the continuation of a peacekeeping force and the involvement of Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece, which suggests a focus on international politics and conflict resolution.

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