Resolution 346
(April 8, 1974)
The Security Council,
Recalling its resolutions 340 (1973) of 25 October and 341 (1973)
of 27 October 1973 and the agreement reached by members of the
Security Council on 2 November 1973,
Having reviewed the functioning of the United Nations Emergency
Force set up under these resolutions as reported by the SecretaryGeneral,
Noting from the report of the SecretaryGeneral of 1 April
1974 (S/11248) that in the present circumstances the operation
of the United Nations Emergency Force is still required,
1. Expresses its appreciation to the States which have contributed
troops to the United Nations Emergency Force and to those which
have made voluntary financial and material contributions for the
support of the Force;
2. Expresses its appreciation to the SecretaryGeneral for
his efforts in implementing the decisions of the Security Council
regarding the establishment and functioning of the United Nations
Emergency Force;
3. Commends the United Nations Emergency Force for its contribution
to efforts to achieve a just and durable peace in the Middle East;
4. Notes the SecretaryGeneral's view that the disengagement
of Egyptian and Israeli forces is only a first step towards the
settlement of the Middle East problem and that the continued operations
of the United Nations Emergency Force is essential not only for
the maintenance of the present quiet in the EgyptIsrael
sector but also to assist, if required, in further efforts for
the establishment of a just and durable peace in the Middle East
and accordingly decides that, in accordance with the recommendation
in paragraph 68 of the SecretaryGeneral's report of 1 April
1974, the mandate of the United Nations Emergency Force, approved
by the Security Council in its resolution 341 (1973), shall be
extended for a further period of six months, that is, until 24
October 1974;
5. Notes with satisfaction that the SecretaryGeneral is
exerting every effort to solve in a satisfactory way the problems
of the United Nations Emergency Force, including the urgent ones
referred to in paragraph 71 of his report of 1 April 1974;
6. Further notes with satisfaction the SecretaryGeneral's
intention to keep under constant review the required strength
of the Force with a view to making reductions and economies when
the situation allows;
7. Calls upon all Member States, particularly the parties concerned,
to extend their full support to the United Nations in the implementation
of the present resolution;
8. Requests the SecretaryGeneral to report to the Security
Council on a continuing basis as requested in resolution 340 (1973).
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