Resolution 634 {1989)
of9 June 1989
The Security Council,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 31 May and 8 June 1989,81
Taking note also of the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus beyond 15 June 1989,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force established under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period ending on 15 December 1989;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 30 November 1989;
3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.
Adopted unanimously at th<' 2868th meeting.

"The members of the Council also warmly welcome the unmanning of military positions which has recently taken place, and urge the two parties to consider further steps in co-operation with United Nations authorities aimed at reducing tension, avoiding incidents and creating a climate of good will, as well as maintaining an atmosphere conducive to a settlement.
"The members of the Council take note of the Secretary-General's intention to meet with the two parties at the end of June, and share the SecretaryGeneral's hope that the meeting will bear positive results. They appeal to the parties concerned to cooperate with the Secretary-General in order to achieve substantial progress in the direction of an overall settlement ....
At its 2898th meeting, on 14 December 1989, the Council decided to invite the representatives of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation in Cyprus: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/21010 and Add.l)".83
At the same meeting, t~~ Council also decided to extend an invitation to Mr. Ozcr Koray under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure.
Resolution 646 {1989) or 14 o~cembcr 191l9

Decisions
At the same meeting, following the adoption of resolution 634 (1989), the President of the Council made the following statemcnt: 82
"The members of the Security Council welcome and reaffirm their support for the direct talks launched in August 1988 under the auspices of the Secretary-General in the context of his mission of good offices in Cyprus. They express appreciation to the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for their untiring efforts to achieve progress.
"The members of the Council note that 25 years have elapsed since the establishment of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus. They regret that, in that time, it has not been possible to achieve a negotiated settlement of all aspects of the Cyprus problem.
"The members of the Council, taking into account the importance of the current stage of the talks, urge both parties to redouble their efforts, be flexible and lend the fullest surport and co-operation to the efforts of the Specia Representative of the SecretaryGeneral in Cyprus towards achieving a negotiated, just and lasting settlement.
81 Ibid., documents S/20663 and Add. I. 82 S/20682.

The Security Council,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 7 and 13 December 19~9, 84
Taking note also of the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council extend the stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus for a further period of six months,
Noting that the Government of Cyprus has agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus hcyond 15 Decem her 1989,
Reaffirming the provisions of resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolutions,
1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of the Unite<.: Nations Peace-keeping Force established under resolution 186 ( 1964) for a further period ending on 15 June 1990;
2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council informed of the progress made and to submit a report on the implementation of the present resolution by 31 May 1990;
~3 Sec Official Records of the Security Council, Forty-fourth Year,
'iupplemcnt for Octoher, Novcmher and Decemher 1989. H4 thid., documents Si210l\1 and Add.l.

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3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue to co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present mandate.
Adopted unanimously at the 2f!98th meeting.
Decision
At the same meeting, the President made the following statement on behalf of the members of the Council:85
"The members of the Security Council take note of the Secretary-General's rcport82 on the United Nations operation in Cyprus and express their full support for his continuing efforts in pursuing the mitiative launched in August 1988.
"The members of the Council recall the statement made on their behalf by the President ofthe Council on 9 June 1989,82 in which they expressed their regret that, in the more than 25 years since the establishment of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus, it had not been possible to achieve a negotiated settlement of all aspects of the Cyprus problem.
"The members of the Council note the SecretaryGeneral's assessment that a basis for effective negotiations exists provided both leaders manifest the necessary good will and recognize that a viable solution must satisfy the legitimate interests of both communities.
85 S/21026.

"The members of the Council share the SecretaryGeneral's disappointment that it has not been possible to achieve concrete results to date in developing an agreed outline of an overall agreement. In this regard, they share the Secretary-General's hope that direct and meaningful talks can be resumed early next year.
"The members of the Council urge both leaders to proceed as suggested by the Secretary-General durmg their most recent meetings and, as agreed in June, to co-operate with him and his Special Representative in completing work on an outline. They also urge the two parties to make a further determined effort to promote reconciliation. They share the SecretaryGeneral's view that the adoption of good will measures could prove useful in this regard.
"The members of the Council are concerned about the difficulties encountered by the Force during the last mandate period. They call on all parties to co-opcrate with the Force and to take effective measures to ensure that the integrity of the buffer zone is safeguarded.
"The members of the Council also note the continuing financial difficulties facing the Force as indicated by the Secretary-General. They take note of his appeal for greater financial contributions to the Force, which would help it continue its important peace-keeping role in Cyprus and would reduce its financial difficult ics.
"The members of the Council request the Secretary-General to report back to the Council by 1 March 1990 on what progress has been made in resuming intensive talks and developing an agreed outline of an overall agreement."

MARKING OF PLASTIC OR SHEET EXPLOSIVES FOR TilE PURPOSE OF DETECTION

Decision
At its 2869th meeting, on 14 June 1989, the Council discussed the item entitled "Marking of plastic or sheet explosives for the purpose of detection".
Resolution 635 (1989)
or 14 Jun~ 1989

Concerned about the case with which plastic or sheet explosives can be used in acts of terrorism with little risk of detection,
Taking note of the International Civil Aviation Organization Council resolution of 16 February 1989, in which it urged its member States to expedite current research and development on detection of explosives and on security equipment,
l. Condemns all acts of unlawful interference against the security of civil aviation;

The Security Council,
Conscious of the implications of acts of terrorism for international security,
Deeply concerned by all acts of unlawful interference against international civil aviation,
Mindful of the important role of the United Nations in supporting and encouraging efforts by all States and intergovernmental organizations in preventing and eliminating all acts of tcrrori~m, including tho~c involv ing the use of explosives,
Determined to encourage the promotion of effective measures to prevent acts of terrorism,

2. Calls upon all States to co-operate in devising and implementing measures to prevent all acts of terrorism, including those involving explosives;
3. Welcomes the work already undertaken by the International Civil Aviation Organization, and by other international organizations, aimed at preventing and eliminating all acts of terrorism, in particular in the field of aviation ~ecurity;
4. Urges the International Civil Aviation Organization to intensify it' work aimed at preventing all acts of tcrwri~m again<;~ international civil aviation, and in p;ut icu)aJ its kW(l! ()fl devising an international regime l(lr the marking of plastic or sheet explosives for the purpose of detection;

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