The next speaker is the representative of Cyprus, upon whom I now call. 30. Mr. MOUSHOUTAS (Cyprus): I wish at the out- set to express to you, Sir, warmest congratulations on your assumption of the high office of presidency of the Security Council and to commend ybu sincerely for the skilful and effective manner in which you have con- ducted the consultations on the draft resolution just adopted renewing the mandate of UNFICYP for another period of six months. It is a source of great satisfaction to my Government that the presidency of this most important organ of the United Nations is in the able hands of a distinguished diplomat of Egypt, a neighbouring country with which historically we enjoy very close and friendly relations and share the affinity of being founding members of the great family of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. I should also like to pay due tribute to your predecessor, Mr. Ling Qing of China, for his valuable contribution and the leader- ship demonstrated by him in tackling the difficult tasks of the Council during the month of November. 3 1. The decision to renew the mandate of UNFICYP until 1.5 June 1985, to which my Government has given its consent, is fully warranted by the situation pre- vailing on the island and by the ongoing initiative ofthe Secretary-General. This important initiative, aiming at a comprehensive, just and lasting solution of the Cy’- prus problem based on United Nations resolutions and the high-level agreements of 1977 [see S/12323, para. 51 and 1979 [see S/13369, para. 511, is fully and whole- heartedly supported by my Government. 32. In this regard we express our deepest appreciation to the Secretary-General for his tireless efforts to pur- sue the cause of peace and justice in Cyprus in accord- 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech by a representative of Cyprus at the United Nations Security Council, discussing the renewal of the mandate of UNFICYP (United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus) and expressing support for the Secretary-General's initiative to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem. The language used is diplomatic and formal, suggesting that the topic is related to international relations and politics.

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