Conclusion of an international convention on the strengthening of guarantees of the security of non-nuclear states.
- Author: UN General Assembly (33rd sess. : 1978-1979)
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14 December 1978
33. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE
72. Conclusion of an international convention on the strengthening of guarantees of the security of non-nuclear States
A
The General Assembly, Convinced of the need to take effective measures for the strengthening of the security of States and prompted by the desire shared by all nations to eliminate war and prevent a nuclear holocaust, Noting that the non-use of force or threat of force in international relations is one of the fundamental principles enunciated in the Charter of the United Nations and reaffirmed in a number of United Nations declarations and resolutions, Noting with satisfaction the desire of States in various regions to prevent nuclear weapons from being introduced into their territories through the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones, on the basis of arrangements freely arrived at among the States of the region concerned, and being anxious to contribute to this objective, Recognizing that effective measures to assure the non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons can constitute a positive contribution to the prevention of the spread of nuclear weapons, Welcoming the determination of States in various regions of the world to keep their territories free from nuclear weapons, Mindful of the statements and observations made by various States on the strengthening of the security of non-nuclear-weapon States, Desiring to promote the implementation of the relevant provisions of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General AssembIy,[1]1. Considers it necessary to take effective measures for the strengthening of the security of non-nuclear-weapon States through appropriate international arrangements;
2. Requests the Committee on Disarmament to consider to that end, at the earliest possible date, the drafts of an international convention on the subject, submitted to the General Assembly at its thirty-third session, as well as all proposals and suggestions concerning effective political and legal measures at the international level to assure the non-nuclear weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit to the Committee on Disarmament all the documents relating to the discussion by the General Assembly, at its thirty-third session of the item entitled "Conclusion of an international convention on the strengthening of guarantees of the security of non-nuclear States";
4. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its thirty-fourth session an item entitled "Strengthening of guarantees of the security of non-nuclear-weapon States".
84th plenary meeting14 December 1978
B
The General Assembly, Bearing in mind the need to allay the legitimate concern of the States of the world with regard to ensuring lasting security for their peoples, Convinced that nuclear weapons pose the greatest threat to mankind and to the survival of civilization, Deeply concerned at the continuation of the arms race, in particular the nuclear arms race, and the threat to mankind due to the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons, Convinced that nuclear disarmament and the complete elimination of nuclear weapons are essential to remove the danger of nuclear war, Taking into account the principle of the non-use of force or threat of force enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, Deeply concerned about any possibility of the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, Recognizing that the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of non-nuclear-weapon States need to be safeguarded against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, Considering that, until nuclear disarmament is achieved on a universal basis, it is imperative for the international community to develop, as appropriate, effective measures to ensure the security of non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons from any quarter, Recognizing that effective measures to assure the non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons can constitute a positive contribution to the prevention of the spread of nuclear weapons, Recalling its resolution 3261 G (XXIX) of 9 December 1974, Further recalling its resolution 31/189 C of 21 December 1976, Bearing in mind paragraph 59 of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly,[2] in which it requested the nuclear-weapon States urgently to conclude, as appropriate, effective arrangements to assure the non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, Desirous of promoting the implementation of the relevant provisions of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session, Taking into consideration the views and proposals submitted on this subject at its thirty-third session,1. Urges that urgent efforts should be made to conclude effective arrangements, as appropriate, to assure the non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, including consideration of an international convention and of alternative ways and means of achieving this objective,
2. Takes note of the proposals submitted[3] and views expressed[4] on this subject at its thirty-third session and recommends that the Committee on Disarmament should consider them and submit a progress report to the General Assembly at its thirty-fourth session;
3. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its thirty-fourth session an item entitled "Strengthening of the security of non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons".
84th plenary meeting14 December 1978
[1] Resolution S-10/2. [2] Ibid. [3] A/C.1/33/L.6, annex, and A/C.1/33/L.15, annex (see Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-third Session, Annexes, agenda item 128, document A/33/426, paras. 5 and 6); A/C.1/33/7, annex. [4] Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-third Session, First Committee, 20th to 28th and 59th to 61st meetings (A/C.1/33/PV.20-28 and 59-61); and ibid., First Committee, Sessional Fascicle, corrigendum.
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