China, which dissociates itself from it; the Chinese delegation made the following statement: "'The Chinese delegation hopes that Iran and Iraq will arrive at a fair and reasonable settle­ ment of their boundary dispute through negotia­ tions in accordance with the five principles of peaceful co-existence. Therefore, the Chinese del­ egation does not favour United Nations involve­ ment in any form in a boundary dispute. In view of this position, the Chinese delegation dissociates itself from the above consensus of the Security Council.' " At its 1770th meeting, on 28 May 197 4, the Council decided to invite the representative of Iran to parti­ cipate, without vote, in the discussion of the item en­ titled "Complaint by Iraq concerning incidents on its frontier with Iran: report by the Secretary-General on the implementation of the consensus adopted by the Security Council on 28 February 1974 (S/11291 )".2 Resolution 348 ( 197 4) of 28 May 1974 The Security Council, Recalling its consensus adopted on 28 February 1974 (S/11229), 1. Takes note with appreciation of the Secretary­ General's report, which was circulated to the Security Council on 20 May 1974 (S/11291); 2 /hid .. Supplemmt for April, May and June 1974. 2. Welcomes the reported determination on the part of Iran and Iraq to de-escalate the prevai'1ing situation and to improve their relations and, in particular, the fact that both countries havs? a~11·ced through the Secre­ tary-General's Special Representative, acting in the ex­ erci,c of the Secretary-General's good offices. to the following points: (a) A strict observance of the 7 March 1974 cease­ fire agreement; ( b) Prompt and simuhaneous withdrawal of con­ centrations of armed forces along the entire border, in accordance with an arrangement to be agreed upon between the appropriate authoritic,; of the two coun­ tries; 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to a diplomatic dispute between Iran and Iraq, and the involvement of the United Nations Security Council in resolving the conflict. The focus is on the political and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation and promote peace between the two countries. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social issues.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief