L‘ 25. For the last 20 years, as peace-keepers, we have followed closely and assisted where and whenever we could in the efforts of the United Nations to achieve a negotiated settlement. Despite some success, all these efforts have eventually become mired in controversy. Against this formidable background, the current Secretary-General, first as Special Representative and now as Secretary-General, has sought with persistence, skill and innovation to bring the parties together. His announcement that he has just succeeded in taking the first step towards a negotiated settlement by obtaining a coinmitment from the leaders of the two communities to meet in January within agreed parameters is most welcome. While by no means the end of the road, it does open the way towards further progress in the pursuit of that negotiated settlement. Thus today, in reaffirming the peace-keeping mandate of UNFICYP, 3 its hope that these steps, taken with the political will and co-operation of the parties concerned, may lead to ajust and definitive solution of the problem of Cyprus. 21. The PRESIDENT [interpretation from Arabic]: The next speaker is the representative of Canada, whom I invite to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement. 22. Mr. LEE (Canada): Mr. President, I should like to take this occasion to offer you our congratulations on your assumption of your important and high office. I would also take this opportunity to express our appreciation and admiration of the way in which your predecessor carried out his term. I wish to thank you, Sir, and through you the other members of the Council for agreeing to Canadian participation in the debate today on the renewal on the mandate for UNFICYP. 23. Over the years Canada has had and retains a close 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic speech or statement, likely related to a United Nations (UN) meeting or resolution. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with phrases such as "peace-keepers", "negotiated settlement", and "peace-keeping mandate". The text also mentions specific individuals, such as the Secretary-General of the UN, and organizations, such as UNFICYP. These indicators suggest that the text is related to international relations, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.

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