United Nations Security Council Resolution 258
Adopted by 14 votes to none, with 1 abstentions (Algeria) by the Security Council at its 1452nd meeting, on 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 United Nations should co-operate towards a peaceful settlement in the Middle East,
1. Insists that the cease-fire ordered by the Security Council in its resolution must be rigorously respected;
2. Reaffirms its resolutions 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.
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