Non-interference in the internal affairs of States.

  • Author: UN General Assembly (32nd sess. : 1977)
  • Document source:
    UN General Assembly
  • Date:
    19 December 1977
UN General Assembly (32nd sess. : 1977), Non-interference in the internal affairs of States., A/RES/32/153, UN General Assembly, 19 December 1977, https://www.refworld.org/legal/resolution/unga/1977/en/6470 [accessed 15 January 2025]
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32. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE
153. Non-interference in the internal affairs of States

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 31/91 of 14 December 1976 on non-interference in the internal affairs of States, Taking note of the reports of the Secretary-General[1] containing the views of Member States on ways by which greater respect for the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of States can be assured,

1. Urges all States to abide by the provisions of paragraphs 3 and 4 of General Assembly resolution 31/91, which denounce any form of interference in the internal or external affairs of other States and condemn all forms and techniques of coercion, subversion and defamation aimed at disrupting the political, social or economic order of other States;

2. Calls once again upon all States, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, to undertake necessary measures in order to prevent any hostile act or activity taking place within their territory and being directed against the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of another State;

3. Considers that a declaration on non-interference in the internal affairs of States would be an important contribution to the further elaboration of the principles for strengthening equitable co-operation and friendly relations among States, based on sovereign equality and mutual respect;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to invite all Member States, once again to express their views on the question of non-interference in the internal affairs of States, and to report to the General Assembly at its thirty-third session.

106th plenary meeting
19 December 1977
[1] A/32/164 and Add.1, A/32/165 and Add.1 and 2.
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