Question of Solomon Islands.

  • Author: UN General Assembly (32nd sess. : 1977)
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  • Date:
    28 November 1977

32. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FOURTH COMMITTEE
25. Question of the Solomon Islands

The General Assembly, Having considered the question of the Solomon Islands, Having examined the relevant chapter of the report of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples,[1] Having heard the statement of the administering Power,[2] Recalling its resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960, containing the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, and all other resolutions and decisions of the United Nations relating to the Territory, Recalling also its resolution 31/46 of 1 December 1976 on the question of the Solomon Islands, Noting with satisfaction that an agreement was reached at a constitutional conference, held in London from 6 to 16 September 1977, between the administering Power and the Solomon Islands delegation, led by its Chief Minister, whereby the Territory will achieve independence in July 1978, Noting with satisfaction that the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will continue to provide assistance to the Territory after independence,

1. Approves the chapter of the report of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples relating to the Solomon Islands;

2. Reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of the Solomon Islands to self-determination and independence in accordance with the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples;

3. Welcomes the comprehensive way in which the Government of the Solomon Islands has approached the preparation of a sound political and economic foundation for independence, which is to be achieved in July 1978;

4. Requests that further steps be taken towards diversifying the economy of the Solomon Islands and that the administering Power continue to enlist the assistance of the specialized agencies and other organizations organ within the United Nations system, as well as of regional bodies, in the development and strengthening of the economy of the Territory;

5. Requests the Special Committee to keep the situation in the Solomon Islands under review.

83rd plenary meeting
28 November 1977


[1] Ibid., chap. XVI. [2] Ibid., Thirty-second Session, Fourth Committee, 12th meeting, paras. 12-21.
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