Resolution 258 (1968)

of 18 September 1968

The Security Council,

Recalling  the  declaration  of  the  President  of  the  Security Council of 9 September 1968, as made at the 1448th meeting of the Council,

Gravely concerned about the deteriorating situation in the Middle East,

Convinced that all Members of the Â鶹APP should co-operate towards a peaceful settlement in the Middle East,

1. Insists that the cease-fire ordered by the Security Council in its resolutions must be rigorously respected;

2. Reaffirms its resolution 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967, and urges all the parties to extend their fullest co-operation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the speedy fulfilment of the mandate entrusted to him under that resolution.

Adopted at the 1452nd meeting by 14 votes to none, with 1 abstention (Algeria).


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Document Type: Resolution, Security Council resolution
Document Sources: Security Council
Subject: Armed conflict, Ceasefire, Envoy, Incidents, Middle East situation, Negotiations and agreements, Palestine question, Peace proposals and efforts
Publication Date: 18/09/1968