United Nations Security Council Resolution 443

United Nations Security Council Resolution 443, adopted on December 14, 1978, noted a report of the Secretary-General that, due to the existing circumstances, the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus would continue to be essential for a peaceful settlement. The Council expressed its concerns regarding actions which could heighten tensions, and asked the Secretary-General to report back again before May 31, 1979, to follow the implementation of the resolution.

UN Security Council Resolution 443
Divided Cyprus
Date	14 December 1978
Meeting no.	2,107
Code	S/RES/443 (Document)
Subject	Cyprus
Voting summary	14 voted for None voted against None abstained
Result	Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members	China  France  United Kingdom  United States  Soviet Union
Non-permanent members	Bolivia  Canada  Czechoslovakia  Gabon  India  Kuwait  Mauritania  Nigeria  Venezuela  West Germany
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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 June 15, 1979.

The resolution was adopted by 14 votes to none; with the People's Republic of China abstaining.