United Nations Security Council Resolution 451

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United Nations Security Council Resolution 451 was adopted on June 15, 1979. 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 (UNFICYP) would continue to be essential for peaceful settlement.

The council expressed its concern at actions which could increase tensions and called on the Secretary-General to report again by November 30, 1979, to follow the implementation of the resolution. This was a recurring theme in previous resolutions, including Resolution 365 (1974), where the council had similarly expressed concerns about the situation and urged parties involved to work together for peace.

The council reaffirmed its commitment to finding a peaceful solution to the ongoing dispute in Cyprus, which had been ongoing since the Turkish invasion of the island in 1974. The resolution also extended the mandate of UNFICYP until December 15, 1979, as specified in Resolution 186 (1964). This extension was necessary due to the continued presence of tensions between Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities.

The resolution was adopted by 14 votes, with China abstaining from participation. Despite this, the council's message remained clear: that a peaceful settlement in Cyprus required the continued involvement of international organizations like UNFICYP.