Implementation of the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security

XXVII. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE
2993. Implementation of the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security

The General Assembly, Having considered the item entitled "Implementation of the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security", Bearing in mind the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security, contained in General Assembly resolution 2734 (XXV) of 16 December and also recalling Assembly resolution 2880 (XXVI) of 21 December 1971 on the implementation of that Declaration, Noting with satisfaction that the development of encouraging trends and the improvement of relations among States in the bilateral, regional and multilateral spheres contribute to the strengthening of international security, Expressing at the same time deep concern at the persistence of armed conflicts and other situations in different areas of the world which require the urgent attention of the international community in order to strengthen international security, Recognizing that a co-ordinated approach, in accordance with the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security, to the closely connected problems of the strengthening of international security, disarmament and development, including the evolving concept of collective economic security, would be conducive to a more precise identification of areas where progress might be achieved, Reaffirming that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is an essential element in the strengthening of international security, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General,[1]

1. Solemnly reaffirms all the principles and provisions contained in the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security and also its urgent appeal to all States to implement consistently and without an delay the provisions of the Declaration in its entirety;

2. Expresses the hope that the present favourable trends in bilateral, regional and multilateral relations including the creation of zones of peace and co operation in various areas of the world, will continue and that efforts to that end will be pursued and intensified, thus furthering the strengthening of international security, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations;

3. Urges all States to take measures towards the elimination of armed conflicts which threaten international peace and security, of colonialism, racism an alien domination and other situations persisting i different areas of the world which prevent peoples from exercising their right to self-determination and independence, in keeping with the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security and in accordance with the Charter;

4. Reaffirms that any measure or pressure directed against any State while exercising its sovereign right freely to dispose of its natural resources constitutes a flagrant violation of the principles of self-determination of peoples and non-intervention, as set forth in the Charter, which, if pursued, could constitute a threat to international peace and security;

5. Believes that the co-ordinated consideration o related issues, inter alia, disarmament, peace-keeping and strengthening of the role of the United Nations would to a large extent enhance the political and diplomatic: effectiveness of the United Nations, including the work of the General Assembly, thus facilitating action towards the strengthening of international security,

6. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its twenty-eighth session a report on the implementation of the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security;

7. Decides to include in the provisional agenda o its twenty-eighth session the item entitled "Implementation of the Declaration on the Strengthening of Inter national Security".

2111th plenary meeting
15 December 1972

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[1] A/8775 and Add.1-4