UN Security Council Resolution 646

United Nations Security Council Resolution 646

Background

Resolution 646 was adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 14, 1989.

Members of the Security Council at the time of adoption

The members of the Security Council who voted in favor of the resolution were:

* Soviet Union
* Ethiopia
* Brazil
* Algeria
* Senegal
* China
* France
* Finland
* Canada
* Colombia
* Malaysia
* United Kingdom
* Nepal
* United States
* Yugoslavia

Content

The resolution noted a report by the Secretary-General that, due to the existing circumstances, the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) would continue to be essential for a peaceful settlement. The Council expressed its desire for all parties to support the ten-point agreement for the resumption of intercommunal talks.

Implementation

The resolution reaffirmed the Council's previous resolutions, including Resolution 365 (1974), and expressed concern over the situation in Cyprus. It urged the involved parties to work together toward peace and extended the stationing of the Force in Cyprus until June 15, 1990.

Reporting

The Secretary-General was asked to report back again before May 31, 1990, to follow the implementation of the resolution.

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