Resolution 1818 (2008) / adopted by the Security Council at its 5911th meeting, on 13 June 2008

Security Council resolution 1818 (2008) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)]

Welcomes the analysis of developments on the ground over the last six months in the Secretary-General's report; urges the parties to build on the present momentum and continue their efforts to identify to the greatest possible extent areas of convergence and disagreement, while preparing options where feasible on the more sensitive elements, and to work to ensure that fully fledged negotiations can begin expeditiously and smoothly, in line with the agreement of 21 Mar. and the Joint Statement of 23 May; expresses its full support for UNFICYP and decides to extend its mandate for a further period ending 15 Dec. 2008; calls on the Turkish Cypriot side and Turkish forces to restore in Strovilia the military status quo which existed there prior to 30 June 2000; requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on implementation of this resolution by 1 Dec. 2008 and to keep the Security Council updated on events as necessary.

Adopted unanimously, 5911th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2007-31 July 2008 - S/INF/63 - (SCOR, 63rd year).