United Nations Security Council Resolution 698

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Adoption

United Nations Security Council resolution 698 was adopted unanimously on 14 June 1991.

Background and Context

The resolution recalled previous resolutions dealing with financial issues, specifically:

* Resolution 682 (1990)
* All resolutions related to Cyprus up to the most recent Resolution 697 (1991)

Financial Situation of UNFICYP

The Council expressed its concern regarding the financial situation facing the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), established in Resolution 186 (1964).

Request for Consultations and Report

The Council concluded, based on a report, that there was a need for a method of financing the force that would put it on a sound and secure "financial basis", with the aim of reducing and clearly defining the costs for the UNFICYP. It also requested the Secretary-General to hold consultations with the Council and Member States who contribute to the Force and others, and to report back by 15 December 1991, by the time of the extension of the next mandate, on the financial measures to be taken.

Report on Financial Measures

The report issued in accordance with this resolution identified measures for savings, including:

* Reductions
* Other unspecified measures (as per source snippet)

These measures aimed at putting the UNFICYP on a sound and secure financial basis.