Commanding Officer, Major-General Prem Chand, and all its officers and men for their work, dedication and contribution. 84. We feel that the presence of UNFICYI’ and its essential role in successfully maintaining peace in the island provide a positive example of what the United Nations can do under the most trying circumstances. Let this example and experience and the renewed prestige of the peace. keeping capabilities of the United Nations be borne in mind as we are addressing ourselves to finding ways and means of settling other international disputes and crises, some of which are not too far removed in time and space, 85. It was because of such a positive view of the role, performance and legacy of UNFICYP, and because we were mindful of appeals made by the Secretary-General concern- ing the difficult financial position of UNFlCYP, that the Government of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has decided to make a voluntary contribution to the financing of UNIFCYP in the amount of $Z!O,OOO, under the terms of Security Council resolution 186 (1964). A note to that effect was handed to the Secretary-General the day before yesterday, 13 June. 86, At the same time, while noting the renewed recom. mendation of the Secretary-General, with the concurrence 10 of the Governments of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey, for the mandate of UNFICYP to be extended for yet another Ijmited period, we trust that the Secretary-General will be able, as he intends, to make meaningful recommendations for the reduction of the United Nations commitment in terms of both finance and manpower. 87. We fervently hope that the time will come soon when the normalization of life and relations in the Republic of Cyprus will not require the presence of UNFICYP, which cannot last indefinitely anyway. It is true that sometimes, 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a statement from a government to the United Nations, expressing gratitude for the work of UNFICYP (United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus) and announcing a voluntary contribution to its financing. The text also mentions the extension of UNFICYP's mandate and the hope for a future without the need for its presence. The focus is on international relations, diplomacy, and peacekeeping efforts, rather than on specific economic, social, or environmental issues.

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