United Nations Security Council Resolution 370
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Security Council Resolution 370, adopted on June 13, 1975, extended the stationing of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
for another 6 months until December 15, 1975. This extension occurred in the wake of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
and the Council urged the Secretary-General
to continue the mission of good offices that was entrusted to him by resolution 367
and submit an interim report to them by September 15 and a definitive one no later than December 15.
The resolution was adopted by 14 votes to none, while the People's Republic of China
did not participate in the vote.
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
Security Council Resolution 370, adopted on June 13, 1975, extended the stationing of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus was established in 1964 to prevent a recurrence of fighting between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law and order and a return to normal conditions...
for another 6 months until December 15, 1975. This extension occurred in the wake of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
Turkish invasion of Cyprus
The Turkish invasion of Cyprus, launched on 20 July 1974, was a Turkish military invasion in response to a Greek military junta backed coup in Cyprus...
and the Council urged the Secretary-General
United Nations Secretary-General
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the head of the Secretariat of the United Nations, one of the principal organs of the United Nations. The Secretary-General also acts as the de facto spokesperson and leader of the United Nations....
to continue the mission of good offices that was entrusted to him by resolution 367
United Nations Security Council Resolution 367
United Nations Security Council Resolution 367, adopted on March 12, 1975, after receiving a complaint from the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, the Council again called upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of the Republic of...
and submit an interim report to them by September 15 and a definitive one no later than December 15.
The resolution was adopted by 14 votes to none, while the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
did not participate in the vote.
See also
- Cyprus disputeCyprus disputeThe Cyprus dispute is the result of the ongoing conflict between the Republic of Cyprus and Turkey, over the Turkish occupied northern part of Cyprus....
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 301 to 400 (1971 – 1976)
- Turkish Invasion of CyprusTurkish invasion of CyprusThe Turkish invasion of Cyprus, launched on 20 July 1974, was a Turkish military invasion in response to a Greek military junta backed coup in Cyprus...