United Nations Security Council Resolution 565

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United Nations Security Council resolution 565 was adopted unanimously on June 14, 1985. The resolution noted a report by the Secretary-General stating that the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) would remain necessary due to current circumstances to achieve a peaceful settlement.

The Council expressed its desire for all parties to support the Ten Point Agreement for the resumption of negotiations between the two sides and requested the Secretary-General to submit another report before November 30, 1985, to follow up on the implementation of the resolution. The Council reaffirmed its previous resolutions, including Resolution 365 (1974), which expressed concern over the situation, urged the parties involved to work together for peace, and extended the mandate of the force in Cyprus until December 15, 1985.

The extension of UNFICYP's mandate was a result of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. The resolution reaffirmed the Council's previous resolutions on the matter, including Resolution 186 (1964), which had specified the terms for the stationing of the force in Cyprus. By adopting this resolution, the Security Council aimed to maintain stability and facilitate negotiations between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities.

The adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 565 marked a significant development in the ongoing efforts to resolve the Cyprus dispute. The resolution demonstrated the international community's commitment to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict, which had been ongoing since the Turkish invasion in 1974.