UN General Assembly
1987

We also reaffirm that the war, which is so destructive of the potential of two sister countries, Iraq and Iran, must end immediately to avoid further loss of property and life, for its continuance will serve only the interests and designs of imperialism and Zionism, while jeopardizing the stability, security and sovereignty of the peoples of the area. We therefore welcomed the efforts that culminated in the adoption by the Security Council of resolution 598 (1987) . In that context, we pay tribute to the Secretary-General's efforts to ensure implementation of that resolution and we express the hope that they will receive a positive response so that the conflict between the two neighbouring countries may be settled by peaceful means.