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**United Nations Security Council Resolution 443**
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**Adopted on:** December 14, 1978

**Summary:**
UN Security Council Resolution 443 was adopted on December 14, 1978. The Council took note of a report by the Secretary-General that, due to existing circumstances, the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus would continue to be essential for a peaceful settlement.

**Background:**
The resolution referred to the ongoing situation in Cyprus and expressed concern over actions that could escalate tensions. It reaffirmed previous resolutions, including Resolution 365 (1974), which urged the parties involved to work together for peace.

**Key Provisions:**

* The Council noted that the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus would continue to be essential for a peaceful settlement.
* The resolution expressed concern over actions that could escalate tensions and requested the Secretary-General to submit another report before May 31, 1979, to follow up on the implementation of the resolution.
* The Council extended the mandate of the force in Cyprus until June 15, 1979.

**Voting:**
The resolution was adopted by 14 votes to none, with China abstaining from voting.

**Related Resolutions:**

* Resolution 365 (1974)
* Resolution 186 (1964)

**See Also:**

* Cyprus dispute
* List of United Nations Security Council resolutions 401 to 500 (1976-1982)
* Turkish invasion of Cyprus