CM/Res. 17 (II)
DISPUTE BETWEEN SOMALIA AND KENYA
The Council of Ministers meeting in its Second Extraordinary Session in Lagos, Nigeria, from 24 to 29 February 1964,
Having heard the statements of the representatives of Kenya and of Somalia on the border incidents which have occurred between Kenya and Somalia,
Recalling resolution ECM/Res. 4 (II) of 15 February 1964 and particularly operative paragraphs 1 and 2,
Deeply concerned that the continuation of such regrettable incidents may aggravate tension between then and lead to hostilities the repercussions of which may seriously prejudice African Unity and peace in this Continent,
Recalling paragraph 4 of Article III of the Charter,
REAFFIRMS paragraphs 1 and 2 of resolution ECM/Res. 4 (II) adopted by the Council of Ministers at its Second Extra-ordinary Session held in Dar-es-Salaam from 12 to 15 February 1964;
INVITES the Governments of Kenya and Somalia to open as soon as possible direct negotiations with due respect to paragraph 3 of Article III of the charter with a view to finding a peaceful and lasting solution to differences between them;
INVITES them further to refrain from all acts which may aggravate the situation or jeopardize the chance of peaceful and fraternal settlement and to report on the results of these negotiations to the next Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity.