A/RES/2077(XX) GA

Resolution11 adopted on the report11 of the }'irst Committee 9 the atmosphere, in outer space and .under water, signed at Moscow on 5 August 1963, to continue negotiations for the discontinuance of all test explosions of nuclear weapons for all time, Recognizing the mounting concern of world opinion for the fulfilnient of this undertaking, M indful of the crucial importance of a comprehensive test ban to the issue of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, N oting with satisfaction the joint memorandum on a comprehensive test han treaty submitted by Brazil, Burma, Ethiopia, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Sweden and the United Arab Republic and annexed to the report of the Conference of the Eighteen-Nation Committee on Disarmament,9 C onvinced that agreement in regard to taking this further step towards nuclear disarmament would be facilitated, inter alia, by the important improvements made in detection and identification techniques, 1. Urges that all nuclear weapon tests be suspended; 2. Calls upon all countries to respect the spirit and provisions of the Treaty banning nuclear weapon tests in the atmosphere, in outer space and under water; 3.. Requests the Conference of the Eighteen-Nation Committee on Disarmament to continue with a sense of urgency its work on a comprehensive test ban treaty and on arrangements to ban effectively all nuclear weapon tests in all environments, taking into account the improved possibilities for international co-operation in the field of seismic detection, and to report to the General Assembly. 1388th plenary meeting, 3 December 1965. 2033 (XX). Declaration on the denuclearization of Africa The General Assembly, Believing in the vital necessity of saving contem- porary and future generations from the scourge oí a nuclear war, Recalling its resolution 1652 (XVI) oí 24 November 1961, which called upan ali Member States to refrain from testing, storing or transporting nuclear weapons in Africa and to consider and respect the continent as a denuclearized zone, Recalling its resolution 2028 (XX) oí 19 November 1965 on the non-proliíeration oí nuclear weapons, Observing that proposals for the establishment of denuclearized zones in various other areas of the world have also met with general approval, C onvinced that the denuclearization oí various areas oí the world would help to achieve the desired goal of prohibiting the use oí nuclear weapons, · Considering that the Assembly of Heads oí State and Government oí the Organization of African Unity, at its first regular session, held at Cairo from 17 to 21 July 1964, issued a solemn declaration on the de- nuclearization of Africa10 in which the Heads of State and Government announced their readiness to under- take, in an international treaty to be concluded under the auspices oí the United Nations, not to manufacture or acquire control of nuclear weapons, 9 Official Records of the Disarmament Commission, Supple- ment for January to December 1965, document DC/?27, annex 1, sect. F. 10 ?ee Official Records of the General Assemb!:v, Twentieth. Session, Annexes, agenda item 105, document A/5975. N oting that this declaration on the denuclearization of Africa was endorsed by the Heads of State or Gov- ernment of Non-Aligned Countries in the Declaration issued on 10 October 1964,11 at the clase of their Second Coníerence, held at Cairo, R.ecognizing that the denuclearization oí Africa would be a practica! step towards the prevention of the further spread of nuclear weapons in the world and towards the achievement of general anp complete disarmament and of the objectives oí the United Nations, l. Reaffirms its call upan ali States to respect the continent of Africa as a nuclear-free zone ; 2. Endorses the declaration on the denuclearization of Africa issued by the Heads of State and Govern- ment of African countries ; 3. Calls upon ali States to respect and abide by the aforementioned declaration; 4. Calls upon ali States to refrain from the use, or tite threat of use, of nuclear weapons on the African continent; 5. Calls upon ali States to refrain from testing, manufacturing, using or deploying nuclear weapons on the continent oí Africa, and from acquiring such weapons or taking any action which would campe! African States to take similar action; 6. Urges those States possessing nuclear weapons and capability not to transíer nuclear weapons, scientific data or technological assistance to the national control of any State, either directly or indireétly, in any form which may be used to assist such States in the manufac- ture or use of nuclear weapons in Africa ; 7. E.xpresses the hope that the African States will initiate studies, as they deem appropriate, with a view to implementing the denuclearization oí Africa, and take the necessary measures through the Organization of African Unity to achieve this end; 8. Urges the African States to keep the United Nations informed of any further developments in this regard; 9. Requests the Secretary-General to extend to the Organization of African Unity such facilities and as- sistance as may be requested in order to achieve the aims of the present resolution. 1388th plenary meeting, 3 December 1965. 2077 (XX). Question of Cyprus The General Assembly, Having considercd the question oí Cyprus, Recalling Security Council resolutions 186 ( 1964) oí 4 March 1964, 187 (1964) of 13 March 1964, 192 (1964) oí 20 June 1964, 193 (1964) of 9 August 1964, 194 ( 1964) of 25 September 1964, 198 ( 1964) of 18 December 1964, 201 ( 1965) of 19 March 1965, 206 (1965) of 15 June 1965 and 207 (1965) of 10 August 1965, and the Council's consensus of 11 August 1964 with regard to Cyprus,12 Recalling the parts of the Declaration adopted on 10 October 1964 by the Second Conference of Heads of State or Government oí Non-Aligned Countries, held at Cairo, regarding the question of Cyprus,18 11 See A/5763. 12 Official Records of the Securi/\• Council, Nineteenlh Year, 1143rd meeting, para. 358. · 18 See A/5763. 10 General As11embly-Twe•tieth Session N oting the report of the United Natíons Mediator on Cyprus, submitted to the Secretary-General on 26 March 1965, 14 Noting further that the Government of Cyprus is committed, through its Declaration of Intention and the accompanying Memorandum,10 to: (a) The full application of human rights to ali citizens of Cyprus, irrespective of race or religion, ( b) The ensuring of minority rights, (e) The safeguarding of the above rights as con- tained in the said Declaration and Memorandum, l. Takes cognizance of the fact that tl1e Republic of Cyprus, as an equal Member of tlíe United Nations, is, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, entitled to enjoy, and should enjoy, full sovereignty and complete in<lependence without any foreign in- tervention or interference , 2. Calls upon ali States, i11 umformity with their obligations under the Charter, ancl in partÍcular Article 2, paragraphs 1 and 4, to respect the sovereignty, unity, inclependence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus and to refrain from any intervention directed against it; 3. Recommends to the Securíty Councí[ the con-- tinuation of the lJnited ;\lations mediation work in conformity with Council rf'solution 186 ( 1964). 1402nd plenary meeting, 18 December 1965. 2129 (XX). Actions ou the regional level with a view to improving good neighbourly rela- tions among European States having dif- ferent social and political systems The General Assembly, Bearing in mind the provisions of the Charter of the Uníted Nations in which Memlwr Statcs have affirmed their resolve to live together in peace with one another as good neighbours and to devdop friendly relations among nations in arder to strengthe11 pean Recalling its resolutions 1236 (XII) of 14 December 1957 and 1301 (XIII) of 10 December 1958 callitJg upon States to make every efforl to strengthen inter- national peace and to develop friendly and co-operative relations, and to ta ke effrct i \ e steps towards the im- plementation of principies r,f ¡ie.1ceful anti neighbourly relations, Aware of the responsíbihty w111ch today devolves upon all countries, great ami s111:dl, tu e:,tablish an atmosphere of co-operation and serurity throughout the world, and of the role that the existence and develop- ment of bilateral good neighbourly relations and unde1 - standing among States can play in achieving that goal, N oting with satisfaction the increasing concern for the development of reciproca! co-operative relations in many fields among European States having different social and political systems, based on the principles of equal rights, respect and mutnal interests, C onvinced that any improvement in relations among European countri~s, being in the interest of the States in that part of the world, has at the same time a positive effect on international relations as a whole and thus contributes to the creation of an atmosphere conducive 14 Official Records of the Security Counlil. Twentieth Year. Supplement for Jammry, February ·and Marclz 1965, docurnent S/6253. 111 Official Records of the General Assi'mbly, Twentieth Ses-- sion, Annexes, agenda ítem 93, document A/6039. to peace and international security and to the settlement of the major problems which have not yet been solved, l. W e/comes the growing interest in the development uf good neighbourly 1 elations and co-operation among European States having different social and political systems, in the política!, economic, technical, scientific, ,.:ultural and other fields; 2. Emphasizes the impo1 tance of maintaining and mcreasing contacts between those States for the purpose of developing peaceful co-operation among the peoples of the European continent, with a view to strengthen- ing peace and securíty in Europe by ali possible meaos; 3. Requests the Governments of the European States to intensify their efforts to improve reciproca! relations, with a view to creating an atmosphere of confidence which will be conducive to an effective consideratio11 nf the problems which are still hampering the relaxation of tension in Europe a11d throughout the world; 4. Decides to continue to give its attention to n1easures and actions for promoting good neighbourly , t'lations and co-oprration in Europe. 1408th plenary meeting, 21 December 1965. 2130 (XX). lnternationHI co-operation in the peaceful uses of outer space Tite General Assembly, Rewlling its resolution 1962 (XVIII) entitlcd "Dec- laration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploratio11 ancl Use of Outer Space" ami resolution 1963 (XVIJ I) entitled "International co operation in the peacefnl uses of outer space", hoth ;1dopted unanimously u11 13 December 1963, Having considered the reports of the Committee on the Praceful U ses of Onter Space, 16 Conscious that tlie be11efits of space exploration can be must widely enjuyed if Member States support the widest possible exchange of information and promote international ro-operation in this field. T Urges the Co111111ittee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer :--,pare, in developing law for outer space, to continue with (ktern1ination the preparation of draft international agrreme11ts on assistance to ;111d return of astronauts ami space vehicles and on liability for damage caused by objects launched into outer space, and to give con- sider at~on to incorporating in international agreement form. 111 the futnre as appropriate, legal principies governing the activities of States in the exploration and use of outer space ; II 1. Endorses the recommendations contained in the rcports of the Committef' 011 the Peaceful Uses of Outer Spac-e concerning exchange of information, education and traini11g. international sounding rocket launching facilities, potentially harmful effects of space experi- 1,1ents, and encouragement of international programmes; 2. W elcomes the intention of the Committee 011 the Peaceful U ses of Outer Space to continue its activities in the exchange of i11formation on outer space matters hy e11couraging such means as the preparation of 16 Ibid, Nineteenth Session, ,·lnnexe.1 a.nuex No. 10 document A/5785: ibid., Twentieth Session, A~nexes. agend~ ítem 31. docunl("nt A/6042

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