question that was to be agreed upon between the parties: the question of secure and recognized boundaries. The aide-m&moire of 8 February requested also that the Govein- ment of Egypt, on its part, give a prior commitment. In the words of the Secretary-General’s report before the Council: “The United Arab Republic would give a commitment to enter into a peace agreement with Israel and to make explicitly therein to Israel, on a reciprocal basis, various undertakings and acknowledgements arising directly or indirectly from paragraph 1 (ii) of Security Council resolution 242 (1967).” [S/l 0929, para. 80.1 In this manner Egypt was asked in 1971 to accept the essence of the 1967 resolution---conclusion of an agreement with Israel on a just and lasting peace. In return for such acceptance, Israel,was to accede to the demands for which Egypt had failed to obtain the Security Council’s approval. 95. Eleventh, despite this development, Israel expressed its readiness to pursue the talks without pre-conditions. Egypt continued, however, to insist that Israel should accept the Egyptian diktat. 96. Twelfth, all attempts by Israel and by others to remove this impediment have failed. 97. Thirteenth, the 8 February 1971 aide-m&moire and the General Assembly resolutions supporting it thus re- mained obstacles preventing progress in the Jarring mission. They remain such obstacles to this very day. They also endanger the only Security Council resolution which both parties have accepted, Indeed, the commitments which Israel took upon itself in respect of Security Council resolution 242 (1967) are contingent on its original text and its original interpretation. 98. Fourteenth, another avenue was openedin early 1971, when the United States proposed that Israel and Egypt enter into proximity talks for a special arrangement to reopen the Suez Canal to international shipping, providing 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international diplomacy and peace negotiations between Israel and Egypt, focusing on the Jarring mission and the implementation of Security Council resolution 242 (1967). The language used is formal and diplomatic, with references to international organizations and agreements. The text does not seem to be related to economic development, natural resources, environment, or other specific sectors.

**Category**
International relations, Politics