Resolution 305 (1971) of 13 December 1971
The Security Council,
Noting from the report of the Secretary-General of 30 November 1971 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 December 1971,
Noting also from the report the conditions prevailing in the island,
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, 247 (1968) of
18 March, 254 (1968) of 18 June and 261 (1968) of 10 December 1968, 266 (1969) of 10 June and 274 (1969) of 11
December 1969, 281 (1970) of 9 June and 291 (1970) of 10 December 1970, and 293 (1971) of 26 May 1971, and the
consensus expressed by the President at the 1143rd meeting on 11 August 1964 and at the 1383rd meeting on 25
November 1967;
2. Urges the parties concerned to act with the utmost restraint and to continue and accelerate determined
co-operative 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 June 1972, in the expectation that by then
sufficient progress towards a final solution will make possible a withdrawal or substantial reduction of the Force.
Adopted at the 1612th meeting by 14 votes to none.
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