country, enabling the people of Cyprus to live in peace, unity and harmony. 9. In conclusion, my delegation would like to pay a tribute to Mr. Osorio-Tafall, the Special Representantive of the Secretary-General, to Major-General Prem Chand and to all Ihe members of UNFICYP for their untiring devotion to the difficult task assigned to them. The resolution just adopted by the Council again extends the duration of their duties. My delegation wishes them every success in the discharge of their complex task. 10. Mr, SEN (India): This morning we voted for a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus by another six months. In doing so, we were conscious that by the middle of December 1973 the Force would have been on that troubled and beautiful island for nearly 10 years. There is universal acknowledgement that the presence of the Force has had the salutary effect of maintaining general calm and quiet in Cyprus. On the other hand, particularly during the last few years, the feeling has been growing and increasingly voiced that the United Nations presence in this form and for so many years may not have contributed to the speed with which all of us would like the negotiations between the parties to proceed. The best way of dispelling such a suspicion would be for the parties to come to a rapid settlement and make it possible for the Force to withdraw. We are therefore glad to see our colleagues from Cyprus, Turkey and Greece with us, We welcome the moderation with which they have presented their views and particularly the determination they have expressed to achieve a solution to the Cyprus problem by peaceful means, 11 I The Secretary-General’s admirable report also breathes hope and a sturdy sense of realism. Since the Secretary- 
**Analysis**
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