Decision At its 1615th meeting, on 15 December 1971, the Council decided to invite the representative of Ceylon to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the question. Resolution 307 (1971) of 21 December 1971 The Security Council, Having discussed the grave situation in the subcon­ tinent, which remains a threat to international peace and security, Noting General Assembly resolution 2793 (XXVI) of 7 December 1971, Noting the reply of the Government of Pakistan on 9 December 1971,118 Noting the reply of the Government of India on 12 December 1971,54 Having heard the statements of the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan55 and the Foreign Minister of India,56 Noting further the statement made at the 1616th meeting of the Security Council by the Foreign Min­ ister of India containing a unilateral declaration of a cease-fire in the western theatre, Noting Pakistan's agreement to the cease-fire in the western theatre with effect from 17 December 1971,57 58 See Official Records of the Security Council, Twenty-sixth Year, Supplement for October, November and December 1971 document S/10440. ' 114 Ibid., document S/10445. 1111 fbid., Twenty-sixth Year, 1614th meeting. 116 fbid., 1613th meeting. 117 Ibid., 1621st meeting. Noting that consequently a cease-fire and a cessation of hostilities prevail, 1. Demands that a durable cease-fire and cessation of all hostilities in all areas of conflict be strictly ob­ served and remain in effect until withdrawals take place, as soon as practicable, of all armed forces to their respective territories and to positions which fully respect the cease-fire line in Jammu and Kashmir super­ vised by the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan; 2. Calls upon all Member States to refrain from any action which may aggravate the situation in the sub­ continent or endanger international peace; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conflict in the subcontinent, specifically in the context of the 1971 India-Pakistan War. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that it is a resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council. The text mentions ceasefires, withdrawals of armed forces, and the supervision of the United Nations Military Observer Group, suggesting that the focus is on conflict resolution and peacekeeping rather than economic or social issues.

**Category**
International humanitarian aid and relief, Security