United Nations Security Council Resolution 348

Adopted by 14 votes to none, by the Security Council at its 1770th meeting, on 28 May 1974

The Security Council

Recalling its consensus adopted on 28 February 1974 (S/11229),

1. Takes note with appreciation of the Secretary-General's report, which was circulated to the Security Council on 20 May 1974 (S/11291);

2. Welcomes the reported determination on the part of Iran and Iraq to de-escalate the prevailing situation and to improve their relations and, in particular, the fact that both countries have agreed through the Secretary-General's Special Representative, active in the exercise of the Secretary-General's good offices, to the following points:


 * (a) A strict observance of the 7 March 1974 cease-fire agreement;


 * (b) Prompt and simultaneous withdrawal of concentrations of armed forces along the entire border, in accordance with an arrangement to be agreed upon between the appropriate authorities of the two countries;


 * (c) The creation of a favourable atmosphere conductive to achieving the purpose stated in the following subparagraph, by refraining totally from any hostile actions against each other;


 * (d) An early resumption, without any preconditions, at that appropriate level and place, of conversations with a view to a comprehensive settlement of all bilateral issues;

3. Expresses the hope that the parties will take as soon as possible the necessary steps to implement the agreement reached;

4. Invites the Secretary-General to lend whatever assistance may be requested by both countries in connexion with the said agreement.