United Nations Security Council Resolution 363
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Security Council Resolution 363, adopted on November 29, 1974, after considering a report by the Secretary-General
regarding the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force
, the Council noted the efforts made to establish a durable and just peace in the Middle East
and expressed its concern over the prevailing state of tension in the area. The Council reaffirmed that the agreements on disengagement of forces were only a step toward peace and called upon all the parties concerned to implement immediately resolution 338
, decided to renew the mandate of the Force for another six months and decided that the Secretary-General would submit a report at the end of that period regarding developments in the situation and measures taken to implement resolution 338.
The resolution passed with 13 votes to none, while China
and Iraq
did not participate in voting.
United Nations
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Security Council Resolution 363, adopted on November 29, 1974, after considering a report by 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....
regarding the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force Zone
The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force Zone was established by United Nations Security Council Resolution 350 on 31 May 1974, to implement Resolution 338 which called for an immediate ceasefire and implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 242.The resolution was passed...
, the Council noted the efforts made to establish a durable and just peace in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
and expressed its concern over the prevailing state of tension in the area. The Council reaffirmed that the agreements on disengagement of forces were only a step toward peace and called upon all the parties concerned to implement immediately resolution 338
United Nations Security Council Resolution 338
The three-line United Nations Security Council Resolution 338, adopted on October 22, 1973, called for a ceasefire in the Yom Kippur War in accordance with a joint proposal by the United States and the Soviet Union. The resolution stipulated a cease fire to take effect within 12 hours of the...
, decided to renew the mandate of the Force for another six months and decided that the Secretary-General would submit a report at the end of that period regarding developments in the situation and measures taken to implement resolution 338.
The resolution passed with 13 votes to none, while 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...
and Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
did not participate in voting.
See also
- Arab–Israeli conflictArab–Israeli conflictThe Arab–Israeli conflict refers to political tensions and open hostilities between the Arab peoples and the Jewish community of the Middle East. The modern Arab-Israeli conflict began with the rise of Zionism and Arab Nationalism towards the end of the nineteenth century, and intensified with the...
- Israel–Syria relationsIsrael–Syria relationsIsrael–Syria relations refers to diplomatic and economic relations between Israel and Syria. Diplomatic ties have not been established, and the countries have fought four major wars, in 1948, 1967, 1973 and 1982.-History:...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 301 to 400 (1971 – 1976)
- Yom Kippur WarYom Kippur WarThe Yom Kippur War, Ramadan War or October War , also known as the 1973 Arab-Israeli War and the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, was fought from October 6 to 25, 1973, between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria...