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II. Resolutions adopted without reference to a Main Committee 13 36/4. Observer status for the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States in the General Assembly The General Assembly, Noting the desire of the African. Caribbean and Pacific Group of States for co-operation between the United Nations and that organization, I. Decides to invite the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States to participate in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly in the capacity of observer; 2. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary action to implement the present resolution. 35th plenary meeting 15 October /98/ 36/5. The situation in Kampuchea The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 34/22 of 14 November 1979 and 35/6 of 22 October 1980, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of General Assembly resolution 35/6, 8 Welcoming the convening of the International Conference on Kampuchea, held at United Nations Headquarters from I 3 to 17 July 198 I, as a step forward towards a compre- hensive political settlement of the Kampuchean problem, Noting the joint statement issued in Singapore on 4 Sep- tember 1981 by Prince Norodom Sihanouk, Mr. Son Sann and Mr. Khieu Samphan concerning their agreement, in principle, to form a coalition, 9 Bearing in mind the Declaration on Kampuchea and res- olution 1 (I) adopted by the Conference on 17 July 1981. as contained in the report of the Conference, 10 Deploring that foreign armed intervention continues and that foreign forces have not been withdrawn from Kam- puchea, thus causing continuing hostilities in that country and seriously threatening international peace and security. Greatly concerned that the continuing deployment of for- eign forces in Kampuchea near the Thai-Kampuchean bor- der has heightened tension in the region, Gravely disturbed that the continued fighting and insta- bility in Kampuchea have forced more Kampucheans to flee to the Thai-Kampuchean border in search of food and safety, Recognizing that the assistance extended by the interna- tional community has continued to reduce the widespread food shortages and health problems of the Kampuchean people, Emphasizing that it is the inalienable right of the Kam- puchean people who have sought refuge in neighbouring countries to return safely to their homeland. Emphasizing further that no effective solution to the hu- manitarian problems can be achieved without a just and lasting political settlement of the Kampuchean conflict, Convinced that, to bring about durable peace in South- East Asia, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive political solution to the Kampuchean problem which will provide for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and ensure respect for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integ- rity and neutral and non-aligned status of Kampuchea, as well as the right of the Kampuchean people to self- determination free from outside interference, 8 N36/583. 9 A/36/498-S/14687, annex. For the printed text, see Official Records of the Security Council, Thirtv-sixth Year. Supplement for Julv, August and September I 98 I. · ' 0 A/CONF.109/5 (United Nations publication. Sales No. E.81.1 20), annexes I and II. Com·incedfurther that, after the comprehensive political settlement of the Kampuchean question through peaceful means, the countries of the South-East Asian region can pursue efforts to establish a zone of peace. freedom and neutrality in South-East Asia so as to lessen international tensions and to achieve lasting peace in the region, Reaffirming the need for all States to adhere strictly to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which call for respect for the national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States, non-intervention and non-interference in the internal affairs of States, non- recourse to the threat or use of force, and peaceful settlement of disputes, I. Reaffirms its resolutions 34/22 and 35/6 and calls for their full implementation: 2. Reiterates its conviction that the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Kampuchea, the restoration and pres- ervation of its independence. sovereignty and territorial in- tegrity, the right of the Kampuchean people to determine their own destiny and the commitment by all States to non- interference and non-intervention in the internal affairs of Kampuchea are the principal components of any just and lasting resolution to the Kampuchean problem: .1. Approves the report of the International Conference on Kampuchea and adopts: (a) The Declaration on Kampuchea, which includes four elements of negotiations for a comprehensive political settlement of the Kampuchean problem; (b) Resolution 1 (I) in which the Conference, inter alia, established the Ad Hoe Committee of the International Con- ference on Kampuchea: 4. Requests the Secretary-General to consult with. to assist and to provide the Conference and the Ad Hoe Com- mittee with the necessary facilities to carry out their functions; 5. Authorizes the Ad Hoe Committee to convene during regular sessions of the General Assembly in order to carry out its tasks: 6. Further requests the Secretary-General to undertake a preliminary study of the possible future role of the United Nations, taking into account the mandate of the Ad Hoe Com_mittee _a!1d the elements of negotiations for a compre- hensive poht1cal settlement as set out in paragraph 10 of the Declaration on Kampuchea: 7. _Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for takmg appropriate steps in convening the Conference: 8. Requests the Secretary-General to follow the situ- ation closely and to exercise his good offices in order to contribute to a comprehensive political settlement; _9. Deci~es to reconvene the Conference at an appro- pnate time m accordance with Conference resolution I (I): 10. Urges all States of South-East Asia and others con- cerned to attend future sessions of the Conference: 11. Requests the Conference to report to the General Assembly on its future sessions: 12. Expresses its deep appreciation to donor countries, the United Nations and its agencies and other national and international humanitarian organizations which have ren- dered relief assistance to the Kampuchean people, and ap- peals to them to continue to assist Kampucheans who are still in need, especially those along the Thai-Kampuchean border and in the holding centres in Thailand: 13. Deeply appreciates the efforts of the Secretary- General in co-ordinating humanitarian relief assistance and in monitoring its distribution, and requests him to continue such efforts as are necessary to deal with the situation: 14. Urges the countries of South-East Asia, once a com- prehensive political solution to the Kampuchean conflict is 14 General Assembly-Thirty-sixth Session achieved, to exert renewed efforts to establish a zone of peace, freedom and neutrality in South-East Asia; 15. Expresses the hope that, following a comprehensive political solution, an intergovernmental committee will be established to consider a programme of assistance to Kam- puchea for the reconstruction of its economy and for the economic and social development of all States of the region; 16. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its thirty-seventh session a report on the implementation of the present resolution; 17. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its thirty-seventh session the item entitled · 'The situation in Kampuchea''. 40th plenary meeting 21 October I 98 I '36/6. Draft World Charter for Nature The General Assembly, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the draft World Charter for Nature, 11 Recalling its resolution 35/7 of 30 October 1980, Aware of the crucial importance attached by the inter- national community to the promotion and development of co-operation aimed at protecting and safeguarding the bal- ance and quality of nature, Also aware that life on earth is part of nature and depends on the uninterrupted functioning of natural systems, Noting resolution CM/Res.852 (XXXVII) adopted by the Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity at its thirty-seventh ordinary session, held at Nairobi from 15 to 26 June 1981 , 12 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General, which contains a revised version of the draft World Charter for Nature prepared on the basis of views and observations communicated by Member States in accordance with Gen- eral Assembly resolution 35/7; 2. Invites Member States which have not yet done so to communicate their views and observations to the Sec- retary-General; 3. Requests the Secretary-General, in co-operation with the United Nations Environment Programme and the Inter- national Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Re- sources, to complete if necessary, on the basis of observations received from Member States, the revision of the draft World Charter for Nature and to submit a supplementary report ,o the General Assembly at its thirty-seventh session; 4. Invites the Secretary-General to transmit to Member States the text of the report of the Ad Hoe Group of Experts on the Draft World Charter for Nature, 1~ containing the revised version of the draft Charter, as well as any further observations by States, with a view to appropriate consid- eration at the thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly; _5. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its thirty-seventh session an item entitled ''Consideration and adoption of the revised draft World Charter for Nature: report of the Secretary-General" . 41st plenary meeting 27 October /98/ '36/7. Historical responsibility of States for the pres- ervation of nature for present and future generations The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 35/8 of 30 October 19!<0. 11 N36/539. 12 See N36/534, annex I. 13 N36/539, annex I. Noting that the continuation and intensification of the arms race are adversely affecting the human environment and damaging the vegetable and animal world, Attaching great importance to the development of planned and constructive international co-operation in solving the problems of preserving nature. Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the historical responsibility of States for the preservation of nature for present and future generations, 14 I. Requests the Secretary-General, with the co-opera- tion of the United Nations Environment Programme and on the basis of the studies now in progress and the views ex- pressed by States on this subject, to complete the preparation of a report containing recommendations for the adoption by States of specific ohligations and measures relating to the protection of nature from the pernicious effects of the arms race, and to the limitation and prohibition of the types of military activity which present the greatest danger for nature; 2. Also requests the Secretary-General to submit the report referred to in paragraph I above to the General As- sembly at its second special session devoted to disarmament. 41st plenary meeting 27 October /98/ 36/23. Co-operation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference The General Assembly, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the state of co-operation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, 1' Recalling its resolutions 3369 (XXX) of I O October 1975 and 35/36 of I 4 November 1980. Noting with satisfaction the development of co-operation hetween the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. Noting further the establishment of relations of co- operation hetween the specialized agencies and other bodies of the United Nations system and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. Taking into account the desire of both organizations to contribute to the search for solutions to global problems. such as questions relating to international peace and secu- rity, disarmament. self-determination. decolonization. fun- damental human rights and the establishment of a new international economic order. Noting the participation of the Secretary-General in the work of the Third Islamic Summit Conference of the Or- ganization of the Islamic Conference, held at Mecca-Taif from 25 to 28 January 1981, 16 Noting the effective participation of the Organization of the Islamic Conference in the work of the United Nations. Convinced of the need to strengthen the co-operation he- tween the United Nations. the specialized agencies and other bodies of the United Nations system and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, I. Takes note with satisfaction of the report of the Sec- retary-General on the state of co-operation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference; 2. Urges the two organizations to intensify co-operation in their common search for solutions to global problems. such as questions relating to international peace and secu- rity. disarmament. self-determination. decolonization. fun- 14 A/36/532 and Con "A/36/384. "' See An61138.

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