THE SECURITY COUNCIL
Having heard statements on the situation in Kashmir from representatives of the
Governments of
India and Pakistan, Recognising the urgency of the situation. Taking note of the telegram
addressed
on 6 January by its President to each of the parties and of their replies thereto; and in
which they
affirmed their intention to conform to the Charter of the United Nations.
1. Calls upon both the Government of India and the Government of Pakistan to take
immediately all
measures within their power (including public appeals to their people) calculated to
improve the
situation, and to refrain from making any statements and from doing or causing to be done
or
permitting any acts which might aggravate the situation;
2. Further requests each of those Governments to inform the Council immediately of any
material
change in the situation which occurs or appears to either of them to be about to occur
while the
matter is under consideration by the Council, and consult with the Council thereon.
The Security Council voted on this Resolution on 17-1-48 with the following result:
In favour: Argentina, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Syria, U.K. and U.S.A.
Against: None
Abstaining: Ukrainian S.S.R. and U.S.S.R.