United Nations Security Council Resolution 214

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UN Security Council
Resolution 214
DateSeptember 27 1965
Meeting no.1245
CodeS/RES/214 (Document)
SubjectThe India–Pakistan Question
Voting summary
  • 11 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 214, adopted on September 27, 1965, after expressing concern that the cease-fire called for in resolutions 209, 210 and 211 (and agreed to by India and Pakistan) was not holding, the Council demanded that the parties honor their commitment, cease-fire and withdraw all armed personnel.

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The resolution was adopted without vote.

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