Resolution 266 (1969)
of 10 June 1969
The Security Council,
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 3 June 1969 (S/9233) 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 15 June 1969,
Noting, from the observations in the report, that the improvement of the situation in Cyprus has been
maintained during the period under review,
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, 220 (1966) of 16 March, 222 (1966) of
16 June and 231 (1966) of 15 December 1966, 238 (1967) of 19 June and 244 (1967) of 22 December 1967, and 247
(1968) of 18 March, 254 (1968) of 18 June and 261 (1968) of 10 December 1968, and the consensus expressed by
the President at the 1143rd meeting on 11 August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting on 24 November 1967;
2. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to continue determined cooperative efforts
to achieve the objectives of the Security Council by availing themselves in a constructive manner of the
present auspicious climate and opportunities;
3. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force, established under
Security Council resolution 186 (1964), for a further period ending 15 December 1969, in the expectation that
by then sufficient progress toward a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction
of the Force.
Adopted unanimously at the 1474th meeting.
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