Resolution 348 (1974) of 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, acting in the exercise of the Secretary-General's good offices, to the
following points:
(a) A strict observance of the 7 March 1974 ceasefire 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 conducive 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 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 lend whatever assistance may be requested by both countries in connexion with
the said agreement.
Adopted at the 1770th meeting by 14 votes to none.