Suspension of nuclear and thermo-nuclear tests

XV. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE
1578. Suspension of nuclear and thermo-nuclear tests

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 1379 (XIV) of 20 November 1959 and 1402 (XIV) of 21 November 1959, Continuing to bear in mind the profound concern evinced by the peoples of all countries regarding the testing of nuclear and thermo-nuclear weapons and the consequences thereof, Recognizing that, as a result of the endeavours at Geneva of the parties concerned, substantial progress has been made towards reaching agreement on the cessation of the testing of nuclear and thermo-nuclear weapons, under appropriate international control, Recognizing further that agreement on the cessation of tests of nuclear and thermonuclear weapons is not only imperative but urgent,

1. Urges the States concerned to make every effort to reach agreement as soon as possible on the cessation of tests of nuclear and thermo-nuclear weapons, under appropriate international control;

2. Urges the States concerned in the Geneva negotiations to continue their present voluntary suspension of the testing of nuclear and thermo-nuclear weapons, and requests other States to refrain from undertaking such tests;

3. Requests the States concerned in the Geneva negotiations:

(a) To keep the Disarmament Commission periodically informed of the progress of their negotiations;

(b) To report the results of their negotiations to the Disarmament Commission and to the General Assembly.

960th plenary meeting,
20 December 1960.