United Nations Security Council Resolution 344

United Nations Security Council Resolution 344, adopted on December 15, 1973, on the eve of the peace conference arranged for in resolution 338, the Council expressed the hope that speedy progress would be made toward the establishment of the just and durable peace in the Middle East. The Council also expressed its confidence that the Secretary-General would play a full and effective role at the conference and requested that he keep the Council informed on the developments in negotiations.
The resolution was adopted with 10 votes to none; with 4 abstentions from France, the Soviet Union, United Kingdom and United States.