A/RES/2289(XXII) GA

14 General Aaaembly-Twenty-eeeond Sea1ion 2289 (XXII). Conclusion of a convention on the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons The General Assembly, Recalling the Declaration on the prohibition of the use of nuclear and thermonuclear weapons, contained in its resolution 1653 (XVI) of 24 November 1961, Reaffirming its conviction, expressed in resolution 2164 (XXI) of 5 December 1966, that the signing of a convention on the prohibition of the use of nuclear and thermonuclear weapons would greatly facilitate negotiations on general and complete disarmament un- der effective international control and give further im- petus to the search for a solution of the urgent problem of nuclear disarmament, Considering that it is necessary, in view of the present international situation, to make ne:V efforts aimed at expediting the solution of the question of the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons, 1. Expresses its conviction that it is essential to continue urgently the examination of the question of the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons and of the conclusion of an appropriate international convention; 2. Urges all States, in this connexion, to examine in the light of the Declaration adopted by the Gen- eral Assembly in resolution 1653 (XVI) the question of the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons and the draft convention on the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons proposed by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics10 and such other proposals as may be made on this question, and to undertake negotiations concerning the conclusion of an appropriate convention through the convening of an international conference, by the Conference of the Eighteen-Nation Committee on Disarmament, or directly between States ; 3. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit to all States Members of the United Nations and to the Con- ference of the Eighteen-Nation Committee on Disarma- ment the draft convention on the prohibition of the use of nuclear weapons proposed by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the records of the meetings of the First Committee relating to the discussion of the item entitled "Conclusion of a convention on the prohi- bition of the use of nuclear weapons". 1623rd plm.iry meeting, 8 December 1967. 2340 (XXIl). Examination of the question of the reaervation exclusively for peaceful pur• poses of the sea-bed and the ocean floor, and the subsoil thereof, underlying the high seas beyond the limits of present national jurisdiction, and the uae of their resources in the interests of mankind The General Assembly, Having considered the item entitled "Examination of the question of the reservation exclusively for peaceful purposes of the sea-bed and the ocean floor, and the subsoil thereof, underlying the high seas beyond the limits of present national jurisdiction, and the use of their resources in the interests of mankind", Noting that developing technology is making the sea-bed and the ocean floor, and the subsoil thereof, 10 See Official Records of the Gmeral Assembly, Twfflty- s,cottd Session, AnntKts, agenda item 96, document A/6834. accessible and exploitable for scientific, economic, mili- tary and other purposes, Recognizing the common interest of mankind in the sea-bed and the ocean floor, which constitute the major portion of the area of this planet, Recognizing further that the exploration and use of the sea-bed and the ocean floor, and the subsoil thereof, as contemplated in the title of the item, should be con- ducted in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, in the interest of maintaining- international peace and security and for the benefit of all mankind, Mindful of the provisions and practice of the law of the sea relating to this question, Mindful also of the importance of preserving the sea-bed and the ocean floor, and the subsoil thereof, as contemplated in the title of the item, from actions and uses which might be detrimental to the common in- terests of mankind, Desiring to foster greater international co-operation and co-ordination in the further peaceful exploration and use of the sea-bed and the ocean floor, and the subsoil thereof, as contemplated in the title of the item, Recalling the past and continuing valuable work on questions relating to this matter carried out by the competent organs of the United Nations, the specialized agencies, the International Atomic Energy Agency and other intergovernmental organizations, Recalling further that surveys are being prepared by the Secretary-General in response to General Assembly resolution 2172 (XXI) of 6 December 1966 and Economic and Social Council resolution 1112 (XL) of 7 March 1966, 1. Decides to establish an Ad H oc Committee tci Study the Peaceful Uses of the Sea-Bed and the Ocean Floor beyond the Limits of National Jurisdic- tion, composed of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bel- gium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Ceylon, Chile, Czecho- slovakia, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Malta, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Romania, Senegal, Somalia, Thailand, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Arab Republic, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United Republic of Tanzania, the United States of America and Yugo- slavia, to study the scope and various aspects of this item; 2. Requests the Ad Hoe Committee, in co-operation with the Secretary-General, to prepare, for consideration by the General Assembly at its twenty-third session, a study which would include : (a) A survey of the past and present activities of the United Nations, the specialized agencies, the Inter- national Atomic Energy Agency and other intergovern- mental bodies with regard to the sea-bed and the ocean floor, and of existing international agreements concern- ing these areas; ( b) An account of the scientific, technical, economic, legal and other aspects of this item ; ( c) An indication regarding practical means of pro- moting international co-operation in the exploration, conservation and use of the sea-bed and the ocean floor, and the subsoil thereof, as contemplated in the title of the item, and of their resources, having regard to the

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