UN General Assembly adopts UNFICYP budget

The plenary of the UN General Assembly adopted on June 30 the budgets of 14 peacekeeping forces, including the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).
The General Assembly adopted the report of the Fifth Committee, approving the sum of $56.80 mln for the period beginning on July 1, 2009, and ending on June 30, 2010, which is necessary to cover the functional and operational costs of UNFICYP.
The decision on UNFICYP also refers to resolution 186(1964), which established the peacekeeping force in Cyprus, as well as the resolutions renewing the mandate, the last of which is resolution 1873(2009) of May 29, 2009.
Furthermore, it expresses appreciation to the governments of Cyprus and Greece for their voluntary contributions of $18.07 mln and $6.5 mln respectively.