United Nations Security Council draft resolution S/4855
Date: 1961-07-07 (meeting 960)
Agenda: Complaint by Kuwait in respect of a situation arising from the threat by Iraq to the territorial independence of Kuwait, which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security (S/4845 and S/4844)--Complaint by the Government of the Republic of Iraq in respect of the situation arising out of the armed threat by the United Kingdom to the independence and security of Iraq, which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security (S/4847)
Vetoed by: RUSSIA/USSR

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having considered the question of Kuwait,

Noting the statements of the representatives of the parties concerned,

Noting that in response to the appeal of the Ruler of Kuwait, Saudi Arabian and British forces have been placed at the disposal of the Ruler,

Noting the statement by the representative of Iraq to the effect that the Iraq Government undertakes to employ only peaceful means in the pursuance of its policy,

Noting the statement by the representative of the United Kingdom that British forces will be withdrawn from Kuwait as soon as the Ruler considers that the threat to Kuwait is removed,

Recognizing the importance of re-establishing peaceful conditions in the area,

Welcoming any constructive steps which may be taken by the Arab League on the line of the present resolution,

1. Calls upon all States to respect the independence and territorial integrity of Kuwait;

2. Urges that all concerned should work for peace and tranquillity in the area;

3. Agrees to keep the situation under review.

Voting result: 7 yes, 1 no, 3 abstentions
Votes by member:
country: Chile
vote: Y
country: China
vote: Y
country: France
vote: Y
country: Liberia
vote: Y
country: Turkey
vote: Y
country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
vote: Y
country: United States of America
vote: Y
country: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
vote: N
country: Ceylon
vote: A
country: Ecuador
vote: A
country: United Arab Republic
vote: A