Resolution 401 (l 976) of 14 December 1976 771e Security Council, Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 9 December 19765 1 that in existing circumstances the presence of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus is essential not only to help maintain quiet in the island but also to facilitate the continued search for a peaceful settlement, Noting from the report the conditions prevailing in the island, Noti11g also from the report that the freedom of movement of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus and its civil police is still restricted in the north of the island and that further progress is being made in discussiJns regarding the stationing. deployment and func­ tioning of the Force, and expressing the hope that ways will be found to surmount the remaining obstacles, Noting further that the Secretary-General has expressed the view that the best hope of achieving a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem lies in negotiations between the representatives of the two communities and that the usefulness of those negotiations depends upon the willingness of all parties concerned to show the necessary flexibility, taking into acconnt not only their own interests but also the legitimate aspirations and requirements of the opposing side, Expressing its concern at actions which increase tension between the two communities and tend to affect adversely the efforts towards a just and lasting peace in Cyprus, Emphasizi11g the need for the parties concerned to adhere to the agreements reached at all previous rounds of the talks held under the auspices of the Secretary-General and expressing the hope that future talks will be meaningful and productive, Noting also the concurrence of the parties concerned with the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to international relations and peacekeeping efforts, specifically in the context of the Cyprus conflict. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a official document or resolution. The text does not mention economic, environmental, or scientific issues, but rather focuses on the political and humanitarian aspects of the situation.

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