Economic and social assistance for Honduras

XXIX. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE SECOND COMMITTEE
3242. Economic and social assistance for Honduras

The General Assembly, Noting that the Committee of the Whole of the Economic Commission for Latin America held its ninth extraordinary session at United Nations Headquarters on 21 and 22 October 1974 for the purpose of considering the short-term, medium-term and long-term international co-operation which, within the framework of the United Nations, could be given to Honduras for the reconstruction of the' country following the disaster which struck it between 18 and 20 September 1974, Bearing in mind the report on the magnitude of the economic and social impact of the destruction suffered by Honduras, prepared by the secretariat of the Economic Commission for Latin America in co-operation with the United Nations Development Programme,[1] Also bearing in mind the report on the ninth extraordinary session of the Committee of the Whole of the Economic Commission for Latin America,[2] Recognizing the urgency and importance of implementing the measures which the Committee of the Whole of the Economic Commission for Latin America unanimously recommended in resolution 343 (AC.67) of 22 October 1974, entitled "International co-operation to deal with the natural disaster which occurred in Honduras during the period 18 to 20 September 1974",

1. Conveys to the people and Government of Honduras its feeling of solidarity in the face of the tragedy they have suffered;

2. Endorses resolution 343 (AC.67), adopted by the Committee of the Whole of the Economic Commission for Latin America at its ninth extraordinary session;

3. Requests the Secretary-General and the international organizations of the United Nations system to ensure the dedicated and prompt execution of the recommendations contained in resolution 343 (AC.67).

2303rd plenary meeting
29 November 1974


[1] E/CEPAL/AC.67/2 and Corr.1 and 2. [2] Official Records of the Economic and Social Council, Fifty-ninth Session, Supplement No. 9A (E/5608/Add.1).
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