VII. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE
611. The Tunisian question

The General Assembly, Having debated the question proposed by thirteen Member States in document A/2152, Mindful of the necessity of developing friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, Considering that the United Nations, as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of their common ends under the Charter, should strive towards removing any causes and factors of misunderstanding among Member States, thus reasserting the general principles of co-operation in the maintenance of international peace and security,

1. Expresses its confidence that, in pursuance of its proclaimed policies, the Government of France will endeavour to further the effective development of the free institutions of the Tunisian people, in conformity with the Purposes and Principles of the Charter;

2. Expresses the hope that the parties will continue negotiations on an urgent basis with a view to bringing about self-government for Tunisians in the light of the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations;

3. Appeals to the parties concerned to conduct their relations and settle their disputes in accordance with the spirit of the Charter and to refrain from any acts or measures likely to aggravate the present tension.

404th plenary meeting,
17 December 1952.
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