Editorial Note
On January 17, the Security Council adopted a draft resolution (S/651) presented by its President and designed to prevent further friction during the Council’s consideration of the matter. For text, see SC, 3rd yr., Nos. 1–15, pages 121–122.
In the same meeting, the Representative of the United Kingdom, Noel-Baker, proposed that the Council’s President meet with the Representatives of India and Pakistan to seek together under his guidance some basis for a lasting settlement. The proposal was agreed upon by the parties concerned and by all members of the Council. This procedure continued during the terms of four successive monthly Presidents, the Representatives of Belgium, Canada, China, and Colombia. The proposals and resolutions on Kashmir placed before the Council during this period were in large part the outcome of these continuing consultations.