Editorial Note
The Security Council continued discussion of the Egyptian case on August 20, 22, 26 and 28, 1947. The Brazilian resolution, as amended, was put to a vote on August 28. Six members, including the United States voted in favor, one voted against and three abstained. The resolution was not adopted, having failed to obtain the affirmative votes of seven members.
Thereupon, the Colombian Representative introduced a resolution calling upon the British and Egyptian Governments
- “1. To resume direct negotiations with a view:
- “(a) To completing at the earliest possible date the evacuation of all United Kingdom military, naval and air forces from Egyptian territory, mutual assistance being provided in order to safeguard in time of war or imminent threat of war the liberty and security of navigation of the Suez Canal; and
- “(b) To terminating the joint administration of the Sudan with due regard to the principle of self-determination of peoples and their right to self-government;
- “2. To keep the Security Council readily informed of the progress of their negotiations.” (SC, 2nd yr., No. 86, page 2305)
For the official record of the discussions on the Egyptian case from August 20 through August 28, see ibid., Nos. 80, 82, 84 and 86, pages 2103, 2163, 2234 and 2283, each ff.