Security Council resolution 1178 (1998) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]
[Extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]

Decides to extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period ending on 31 Dec. 1998; underlines the importance of early agreement to the reciprocal measures for the reduction of tension along the ceasefire lines proposed and subsequently adapted by UNFICYP, notes the fact that only one side has so far accepted this package, calls for early agreement to and rapid implementation of reciprocal measures and encourages UNFICYP to continue its efforts towards that end; calls upon all concerned to commit themselves to a reduction in defenses spending and a reduction in the number of foreign troops in Cyprus to help restore confidence between the parties and as a first step towards the withdrawal of non-Cypriot forces as described in the set of ideas (S/24472, Annex), stresses the importance of eventual demilitarization of Cyprus as an objective in the context of an overall comprehensive settlement, and encourages the Secretary-General to continue to promote efforts in this direction; calls upon the leaders of the 2 communities to resume the discussions on security issues begun on 26 Sept. 1997; welcomes also the appointment of the new 3rd member of the Committee on Missing Persons, and calls for implementation without delay of the agreement on missing persons of 31 July 1997; reiterates its support for the efforts of UN and others concerned to promote the holding of bi-communal event, regrets the suspension of such activity by the Turkish Cypriot leadership and urges both sides , and in particular the Turkish Cypriot side, to facilitate arrangements within which bi-communal contracts can take place uninterrupted and without formalities.

Adopted unanimously, 3898th meeting

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Concerns extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).