page_title: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1217
hierarchical_section_title: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1217
caption_attribution_description: Lefkara
context_page_description: United Nations Security Council resolution 1217, adopted unanimously on 22 December 1998, after reaffirming all past resolutions on the situation in Cyprus, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus for a further six months until 30 June 1999.
  The Government of Cyprus had again agreed to the continued presence of UNFICYP on the island. The situation along the ceasefire line had remained calm apart from minor violations, though there were restrictions upon UNFICYP's freedom of movement.
  The mandate of UNFICYP was extended until 30 June 1999 and authorities in Cyprus and Northern Cyprus were reminded to ensure the safety of UNFICYP personnel and end violence against it. Military authorities on both sides were urged to refrain from actions that could exacerbate tensions. There was also concern about the strengthening of military weapons in southern Cyprus and the lack of progress in decreasing the number of foreign troops. In this regard, the Council urged the Republic of Cyprus to cut back on defence spending and withdraw foreign troops, with an overall view to demilitarising the entire island.
context_section_description: United Nations Security Council resolution 1217, adopted unanimously on 22 December 1998, after reaffirming all past resolutions on the situation in Cyprus, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for a further six months until 30 June 1999.
  The Government of Cyprus had again agreed to the continued presence of UNFICYP on the island. The situation along the ceasefire line had remained calm apart from minor violations, though there were restrictions upon UNFICYP's freedom of movement.
  The mandate of UNFICYP was extended until 30 June 1999 and authorities in Cyprus and Northern Cyprus were reminded to ensure the safety of UNFICYP personnel and end violence against it. Military authorities on both sides were urged to refrain from actions that could exacerbate tensions. There was also concern about the strengthening of military weapons in southern Cyprus and the lack of progress in decreasing the number of foreign troops. In this regard, the Council urged the Republic of Cyprus to cut back on defence spending and withdraw foreign troops, with an overall view to demilitarising the entire island.
  The Security Council welcomed the intention of UNFICYP to implement its humanitarian mandate. Also welcomed was the establishment of a Civil Affairs Branch and the resumption of the work of the Committee on Missing Persons.
  Finally, the Secretary-General Kofi Annan was requested to report back to the Council by 10 June 1999 on the implementation of the current resolution. Resolution 1218 adopted the same day further discussed the peace process on the island.
caption: Pano Lefkara in the Greek part of Cyprus
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