Treatment of people of Indian origin in the Union of South Africa
- Author: UN General Assembly
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Date:
10 December 1959
XIV. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE SPECIAL POLITICAL COMMITTEE
1460. Treatment of people of Indian origin in the Union of South Africa
1. Notes that the Governments of India and Pakistan have reiterated their readiness to enter into negotiations with the Government of the Union of South Africa in accordance with the expressed desires of the United Nations, and with the express declaration that such negotiations would not in any way prejudice their own position or the position taken by the Government of the Union of South Africa regarding their respective juridical stands in the dispute;
2. Regrets deeply that the Government of the Union of South Africa has not replied to the communications from the Governments of India and Pakistan on this subject;
3. Draws the attention of the Government of the Union of South Africa to the repeated appeals of the General Assembly in this matter;
4. Appeals to the Government of the Union of South Africa to enter into negotiations with the Governments of India and Pakistan;
5. Invites Member States to use their good offices in such manner as may be appropriate to bring about the negotiations envisaged by the General Assembly in this matter;
6. Invites the parties concerned to report to the General Assembly, jointly or separately, regarding any progress which may be made.
852nd plenary meeting,10 December 1959.
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