further period ending 15 December 1972, in the ex­ pectation that by then sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force. Adopted at the 1646th meet­ ing by 14 votes to none, with 1 abstention (China). Decision At its 1683rd meeting, on 12 December 1972, 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 1963 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/5488) :70 report of the Secre- 70 Ibid., Eighteenth Year, Supplement for October, Novem­ ber and December 1963. 16 tary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus (S/10842)".71 Resolution 324 ( 1972) of 12 December 1972 The Security Council, Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of l December 197272 that in the present circumstances the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed if peace 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 it is necessary to continue the Force beyond 15 Decem­ ber 1972, Noting also from the report the conditions prevailing in the island, l. 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 Septem­ ber 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, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political and diplomatic matter related to the United Nations and a conflict in Cyprus. It mentions a peacekeeping force, resolutions, and the involvement of various countries, suggesting a focus on international relations and conflict resolution.

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