UN Security Council Resolution 657

United Nations Security Council Resolution 657

Adoption

Resolution 657 of the United Nations Security Council was adopted unanimously on June 15, 1990.

Background and Content

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

Implementation and Extension

The council reaffirmed its previous resolutions, including Resolution 365 (1974), and urged the involved parties to work together toward peace. It once more extended the stationing of the Force in Cyprus, established in Resolution 186 (1964), until December 15, 1990.

Reporting Back

The Secretary-General was asked to report back again before November 30, 1990, to follow the implementation of the resolution.

References

* The council expressed its concern over the situation and urged the involved parties to work together toward peace.
* Resolution 657 reaffirmed previous resolutions, including Resolution 365 (1974).
* The stationing of UNFICYP was extended until December 15, 1990, as established in Resolution 186 (1964).

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