A/RES/2132(XX) GA

12 General AHembly-Twentieth Session Recognizing that full observance of the principle of the non-intervention of States in the internal and ex- ternal affairs of other States is essential to the fulfil- ment of the purposes an~ principles of the United Nations, Considering that armed intervention is synonymous with agg:i;ession and, as such, is contrary to the basic principles on which peaceful international co-operation between States should be built, Considering further that direct intervention, subver- sion and all forms of indirect intervention are contrary to these principles and, consequently, constitute a violation of the Charter of the United Nations, Mindful that violation of the principle of non-inter- vention poses a threat to the independence, freedom and normal political, economic, social and cultural development of countries, particularly those which have freed themselves from colonialism, and can pose a serious threat to the maintenance of peace, Fully aware of the imperative need to create appro- priate conditions which would enable all States, and in particular the developing countries, to choose without duress or coercion their own political, economic and social institutions, In the light of the forepoin.r, rnnsiderations, solemnly declares: 1. No State has the right to intervene, directly or indirectly, for any reason whatever, in the internal or external affairs of any other State. Consequently, armed intervention and all other forms of interference or attempted threats against the personality of the State or against its political, economic and cultural elements. are condemned. 2. No State may use or encourage the use of eco- nomic, political or any other type of measures to coerce another State in order to obtain from it the subordina- tion of the exercise of its sovereign rights or to secure from it advantages of any kind. Also, no State shall organize, assist. foment, finance, incite or tolerate sub- versive, terrorist or armed activities directed towards the violent overthrow of the regime of another State, or interfere in civil strife in another State. 3. The use of force to deprive peoples of their national identity constitutes a violation of their in- aliernible rights and of the principle of non-intervention. 4. The strict observance of these obligations is an essential condition to ensure that nations live together in peace with one another, since the practice of any form of intervention not only violates the spirit and letter of the Charter of the United Nations but also leads to the creation of situations which threaten in- ternationa 1 peace and security. 5. Every State has an inalienable right to choose its political. economic, social and cultural systems, with- out interference in any form by another State. 6. All States shall respect the right of self-determina- tion an·d independence of peoples and nations, to be freely exercised without any foreign pressure, and with absolute respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Consequently, all States shall contribute to the complete elimination of racial discrimination and colonialism in all its forms and manifestations. 7. For the purpose of the present Declaration, the term "State" covers both individual States and groups of States. 8. Nothing in this Declaration shall be construed as affecting in any manner the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations relating to the main- tenance of international peace and security, in particular those contained in Chapters VI. VII and VIII. 1408th plenary rneeting, 21 December 1965. 2132 (XX). The Kort>an qut>stion The General Assembly, I-I aving noted the reports of the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea, signed at Seoul, Korea, on 26 August 196419 and 3 September 1965,20 Reaffirming its resolutions 112 (II) of 14 November 1947, 195 (III) of 12 December 1948, 293 (IV) of 21 October 1949, 376 (V) of 7 October 1950, 811 (IX) of 11 December 1954, 910 A (X) of 29 November 1955, 1010 (XI) of 11 January 1957, 1180 (XII) of 29 November 1957, 1264 (XIII) of 14 November 1958, 1455 (XIV) of 9 December 1959, 1740 (XVI) of 20 December 1961, 1855 (XVII) of 19 December 1962 and 1964 (XVITT) of 13 December 1963, Noting that the United Nations forces which were sent to Korea in accordance with United Nations resolutions have in greater part already been withdrawn, and that the Governments concerned are prepared to withdraw their remaining forces from Korea when the conditions for a lasting settlement laid down hy the General Assembly have been fulfilled. Recalling that the United Nations, under the Charter, is fully and rightfully empowered to take collective action to repel aggression, to restore peace and security, and to extend its good offices to set>king a peaceful settlement in Korea, 1. Reaffirms that the objectives of the United Nations in Korea are to bring about, by peaceful means, the establishment of a unified, independent and democratic Korea under a representative form of government, and the full restoration of international peace and security in the area; 2. Calls upon the North Korean authorities to accept those established United Nations objectives which have het>n repeatedly affirmed by the General Assembly: 3. Urges that continuing efforts be made to achieve thos~ objectives; 4. Requests the United Nations Commission for the Unification and Rehabilitation of Korea to continue its work in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly. 1408th plenary muting, 21 DPCember 1965. 19 Official Records of the General .4ssrm/,/y, Ninetcrnt/1 S!'-<'- sion. S11pp[e111ent No. 12 (A/5812). 20 !bid .. Twentieth Sessinn, S11ppln11ent No. 12 (Aj(,012)

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