RESOLUTION 220 (1966)

Adopted by the Security Council on 16 March (1966)

The Security Council,

Noting that the report of the Secretary-General of 10 March (1966) (S/

7191) that in the present circumstances the United Nations Peace

Keeping Force in Cyprus is still needed if peace is to be maintained in the

island,

Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the

prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to continue the Force

beyond 26 March (1966),

Noting that the basic problem, according to the Secretary-General, s

report remains unsolved,

1. Reaffirms its resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March, 187(1964) of 13 March, 192(1964) of 20 June, 193(1964) of 9 August, 194(1964) of 25

September and 198 (1964) of 18 December 1964, 201(1965) of 19 March,

206 (1965) of 15 June, 207(1965) of 10 August and 219(1965) of 17 December 1965, and the consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd

meeting, on 11 August 1964;

2. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to

make determined efforts with a view to achieving the objectives of the Security Council;

3. Extends once again the stationing of the United Nations Peace-

Keeping Force, established under Security Council resolution 186 (1964),

for a period of three months ending 26 June (1966), in the firm hope that

by the end of this period substantial progress towards a solution will have

been achieved.

Adopted unanimously at the 1275th meeting.