area and has helped to restore more normal conditions in Cyprus. These are key objectives of the United Nations Force and the constructive attitudes of Greece, Turkey and Cyprus deserve our full, unqualified support. 58. The Secretary-General has again conveyed to us the melancholy news of continued financial deficits in the operation of the United Nations Force. He has repeatedly appealed for additional, contributions. None the less, effective support of this United Nations peace-keeping operation has been left by United Nations Members to a smal1 number of States which continue to contribute more generously than their own interests or responsibilities would dictate, The Secretary%eneral estimates that this deficit may soon reach $18.9 million. My Government has sought in the past few years, in consultation with the Secretary-General and other contributors, to encourage reduction or, better, elimination of this deficit. We had hoped that our formula of matching contributions and our special payment of $8 million last year would stimulate financial contributions to this United Nations peace- keeping force by other Members. We have been disap- pointed in the results. None the less, we continue to urge the Members of the United Nations, above all members of this Council and those who benefit most directly from the presence of UNFICYP, to co-operate in efforts to put UNFICYP on a sound and current financial basis. 59. In the absence of a positive response to appeals by the Secretary-General, we do not see how the present size and operations of UNFICYP can continue to be maintained much longer. Fortunately, however, we believe the Cyprus situation has progressed to a point where we can considet seriously reducing manpower in the United Nations Force as well as streatnlining and reorganizing its operations, 60. In this connexion, the United States strongly suppurts the intention of the Secretary-General, noted in paragraphs 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the United Nations Force (UNFICYP) and its financial situation, as well as the progress of the Cyprus situation. It mentions the need for cooperation among member states to maintain the force and reduce its size and operations. Given the context, it is likely that the text falls under the category of international relations and peacekeeping.

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