A/RES/2628(XXV) GA

Resolution■ adopted without reference to a Main Committee s increased. Partial, sporadic and half-hearted measures will not suffice. On the occasion of this anniversary, we have proclaimed the 1970s to be the Second United Nations Development Decade, which coin- cides with and is linked to the Disarmament Decade, and have adopted the International Development Strategy for the Second United Nations Develop- ment Decade.G We urge all Governments to give their full support to its most complete and effective implementation in order to realize the fundamental obJectives of the Charter. 10. The new frontiers of science and technology demand Feater international co-operation. We reaf- firm our mtention to make full use, inter alia, through the United Nations, of the unprecedented oppor- tunities created by advances in science and tech- nology for the benefit of peoples everywhere in such fields as outer s9ace, the peaceful uses of the sea- bed beyond national jurisdiction and the improve- ment of the quality of the environment, so that the developed and developing countries can share equi- tably scientific and technical advances, thus con- tributing to the acceleration of economic development throughout the world. 11. The great increase in the membership of the Organization since 1945 testifies to its vitality; how- ever, universality in terms of membership in the Organization has not yet been achieved. We express the hope that in the near future all other peace- loving States which accept and, in the judgement of the Organization, are able and willing to carry out the obligations of the Charter will become Members. It is furthermore desirable to find ways and means to strengthen the Organization's effec- tiveness in dealing with the growing volume and complexity of its work in all areas of its activities, and notably those relating to the strengthening of international peace and security, including a more rational division and co-ordination of work among the various agencies and organizations of the United Nations system. 12. Mankind is confronted today by a critical and urgent choice: either increased peaceful co- operation and progress or disunity and conflict, even annihilation. We, the representatives of the States Members of the United Nations, solemnly observing the twenty-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, reaffirm our determination to do our utmost to ensure a lasting peace on earth and to observe the pur- poses and principles embodied in the Charter, and express full confidence that the actions of the United Nations will be conducive to the advancement of mankind along the road to peace, justice and pro- gress. 1883rd plenary meeting, 24 October 1970. 2628 (XXV). The situation in the Middle East The General Assembly, Seriously concerned that the continuation of the present grave and deteriorating situation in the Middle East constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security, Reaffirming that no territorial acquisition resulting from the threat or use of force shall be recognized, G Resolution 2626 (XXV). Deploring the continued occupation of the Arab territories since 5 June 1967, Seriously concerned that Security Council resolution 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967, which was unani- mously adopted and which provides for a peaceful settlement of the situation in the Middle East, has not yet been implemented, Having constdered the item entitled "The situation in the Middle East", 1. Reaffirms that the acquisition of territories by force is inadmissible and that, consequently, territories thus occupied must be restored; 2. Reaffirms that the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East should include the application of both the following principles: (a) Withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from terri- tories occupied in the recent conflict; ( b) Termination of all claims or states of belli- gerency and respect for and acknowledgement of the sovereignty, terntorial integrity and political indepen- dence of every State in the area and its right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries free from threats or acts of force; 3. Recognizes that respect for the rights of the Palestinians is an indispensable element in the estab- lishment of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East; 4. Urges the speedy implementation of Security Council resolution 242 (1967), which provides for the peaceful settlement of the situation in the Middle East, in all its parts; 5. Calls upon the parties directly concerned to instruct their representatives to resume contact with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the Middle East in order to enable him to carry out, at the earliest possible date, his mandate for the implementation of the Security Council resolution in all its parts; 6. Recommends to the parties that they extend the cease-fire for a J?Criod of three months in. order that they may enter into talks under the auspices of the Special Representative with a view to giving effect to Security Council resolution 242 (1967); 7. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within a period of two months, and to the General Assembly as appropriate, on the efforts of the Special Representative and on the implementation of Security Council resolution 242 ( 1967) ; 8. Requests the Security Council to consider, if necessary, making arrangements, under the relevant Articles of the Charter of the United Nations, to ensure the implementation of its resolution. 1896th plenary meeting, 4 November 1970. 2632 (XXV). Rationalization of the proc~,dures and organization of the General Asseml,ly The General Assembly, Recognizing that the growth of its responsibilities and membership makes desirabk a rev;cw of its pn1- cedures and the organization of us work, Conscious of the fact that the United Nations is being increasingly called upon to meet new challenges and undertake new initiatives,

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