United Nations Security Council Resolution 697 Explained

Number:697
Organ:SC
Date:14 June
Year:1991
Meeting:2,992
Code:S/RES/697
Document:https://undocs.org/S/RES/697(1991)
For:15
Abstention:0
Against:0
Subject:Cyprus
Result:Adopted

United Nations Security Council resolution 697, adopted unanimously on 14 June 1991, noted a report of the Secretary-General that, due to the existing circumstances, the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) would continue to be essential for a peaceful settlement. The Council asked the Secretary-General to report back again before 30 November 1991, to follow the implementation of the resolution.

The Council reaffirmed its previous resolutions, including Resolution 365 (1974), expressed its concern over the situation, urged the involved parties to work together toward peace and once more extended the stationing of the Force in Cyprus, established in Resolution 186 (1964), until 15 December 1991.

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