United Nations Security Council Resolution 348 – Iran-Iraq
Resolution 348 ( 197 4) of 28 May 1974
The Security Council,
Recalling its consensus adopted on 28 February 1974 (S/11229),
- 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 deescalate the prevailing situation and to improve their relations and, in particular, the fact that both countries have accused through the Secre-tary-General’s Special Representative, acting 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 simuhaneous withdrawal of concentrations of armed forces along the entire border, in accordance with an arrangement to be agreed upon between the appropriate authoritcs of the two countries;
(c) The creation of a favour and simultaneous atmosphere conducive to achievingthe purpmc stated in the following subparagraph, by refraining totally from any hostile actions against each other;
(d) An early resumption. without any preconditions, at ,the 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 Jene! whatever assistance may be requested by both countries in connection with the said agreement.
Adopted at the 1770th meeting hy 14 votes to none.
