S/RES/482(1980) SC

Resolution 482 (1980) of 11 December 1980 The Security Council, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 1 December 1980, 75 Noting the concurrence of the parties concerned in the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council should extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months, Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 December 1980, Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186 (1964) and other relevant resolutions, Reiterating its support of the ten-point agreement for the resumption of the intercommunal talks which was worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 May 1979 at Nicosia under the auspices of the Secretary-General, 72 1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period, ending on IS June 1981; 2. Notes with satisfaction that the parties have resumed the intercommunal talks within the framework of the ten-point agreement and urges them to pursue these talks in a continuing, sustained and result-oriented manner, avoiding any delay; 3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 31 May 1981. Adopted at the 2257th meeting by 14 votes to none. 73 72 Ibid.. Thirty-fourth Year, Supplement for April, May and June 1979, document S/13369, para. 51 73 One member (China) did not participate in the voting. 75 Ibid., document S/14275.