At its 2100th meeting, on 27 November 1978, the Council decided to invite the representative of Turkey to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question.
At the same meeting, the Council also decided to extend an invitation to Mr. Rauf Denkta~ under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure.
Resolution 440 (1978)
of 27 November 1978
The Security Council, Having considered the situation in Cyprus in response to the letter dated 7 November 1978 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus,51 Deeply concerned at the lack of progress in the solution of the Cyprus problem, Taking note of the relevant General Assembly resolutions concerning Cyprus, Mindful of the urgency of solving the Cyprus problem without further delay, 1. Reaffirms its resolutions 365 (1974) of 13 December 1974, 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975 and subsequent resolutions, including resolution 410 (1977) of 15 June 1977; 2. Calls upon the parties concerned to comply with and co-operate in the implementation of those resolutions within a specific time-frame; 3. Urges the representatives of the two communities to resume negotiations, under the auspices of the Secretary-General, on an agreed basis, bearing in mind the aforementioned resolutions; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to report on the efforts made with regard to the negotiations referred to in paragraph 3 of the present resolution and on the progress towards the implementation of its resolutions by 30 May 1979 or earlier if developments should warrant it; 5. Decides to remain seized of the matter and to review the situation in June 1979 in order to continue to promote a just solution to the Cyprus problem.
Adopted at the 2100th meeting by consensus.
Ill Ibid., document S/12918.

Decisions
At its 2107th meeting, on 14 December 1978, 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/12946 and Add.1 )".G2
At the same meeting, the Council also decided to extend an invitation to Mr. Nail Atalay under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure.
Resolution 443 (1978)
of 14 December 1978
The Security Council, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus dated I December 1978,"3 Noting the concurrence of the parties concerned in 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 also 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 December 1978, Reaffirming the provisions of its 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 15 June 1979; 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 1979.
Adopted at the 2107th meeting by 14 votes to none.54
G2Jbid., Supplement for October, November and December 1978.
113 l bid., document SI 12946. 114 One member (China) did not participate in the voting.

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