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26 General Assembly-- Thirty-ninth Session ------------ ----- - - ----- should be mobilized to ensure the implementation of proJects and programmes in priority areas. 24. We urge all organs. organizations and bodies of the United Nations system to give greater attention to Africa and to continue to mobih,c resources for assisting African countries m dealing with the current crisis and its longer-term ramifications. 25. We further urge bilateral and multilateral donors, as well as non­ governmental orgamzations, to take all necessary measures to support the efforts of the African countries aimed at alleviating the critical economic situation in Africa. 26. We request the Secretary-General to continue his commendable efforts in alerting and sensitizing the international community to the phght of African countries, in mobilizing additional assistance to Africa, as well as in co-ordinating the activities of the United Nations system in Africa and in monitoring the situation, and to present periodic reports thereon. 27. We are convinced that unless urgent action is taken the rapid!s deteriorating situation in Africa may well lead to disaster. We are therefore fully committed to supporting the efforts of African countries to meet the dual challenge of survival and development by taking concerted and urgent measures commensurate with the needs outlined in the present Declara­ tion. 39/47. Co-operation between the United Nations and the Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee The General Assembly. Recalling its resolutions 36/38 of 18 November 1981. 37 /8 of 29 October 1982 and 38/37 of 5 December 1983, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on co-operation between the United Nations and the Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee,50 Having heard the statement of the Secretary-General of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee51 on the continuing close and effective co-operation between the two organizations, 1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General; 2. Notes with satisfaction the progress achieved towards strengthening the existing co-operation between the United Nations and the Asian-African Legal Consulta­ tive Committee; 3. Commends the Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee for orienting its programme to strengthen its supportive role to the work of the United Nations in wider areas, as called for by the General Assembly in its resolu­ tion 36/38; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take steps to promote co-operation between the United Nations and the Asian-African Legal Consultative Committee in the field of progressive development and codification of international law and other areas of common interest; 5. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its fortieth session a report on co­ operation between the United Nations and the Asian-Afri­ can Legal Consultative Committee; 6. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fortieth session the item entitled "Co-operation between the United Nations and the Asian-African Legal Consulta­ tive Committee". 50 A/39/565. 93rd plenary meeting JO December I 984 51 Official Records of the (icn,•ra/ -lssemhli-. Thirt_1·-ninth Se.,sion, l'/enw 1 Meetings, 93rd meeting, paras. 88-101. 39/48. Question of the Comorian island of Mayotte fhc General Asscmblr. Recalling its resolutions 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960, containing the Declaration on the Granting of Inde­ pendence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, and 2621 (XXV) of 12 October 1970, containing the programme of action for the full implementation of the Declaration, Recalling also its previous resolutions, in particular res­ olutions 3161 (XXVIII) of 14 December 1973, 3291 (XXIX) of 13 December 1974, 31/4 of 21 October 1976, 32/7 of I November 1977, 34/69 of 6 December 1979, 35/ 43 of 28 November 1980, 36/105 of 10 December 1981, 37165 of 3 December 1982 and 38/13 of 21 November 1983, in which it, inter alia, affirmed the unity and territo­ rial integrity of the Comoros, Recalling, in particular, its resolution 3385 (XXX) of 12 November 1975 on the admission of the Comoros to membership in the United Nations, in which it reaffirmed the necessity of respecting the unity and territorial integ­ rity of the Comoro Archipelago, composed of the islands of Anjouan, Grande-Comore, Mayotte, and Moheli. Recalling further that, in accordance with the agree­ ments between the Comoros and France, signed on 15 June 1973, concerning the accession of the Comoros to independence, the results of the referendum of 22 Decem­ ber 1974 were to be considered on a global basis and not island by island, Convinced that a just and lasting solution to the question of Mayotte is to be found in respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Comoro Archipelago, Convinced further that a speedy solution of the problem is essential for the preservation of the peace and security which prevail in the region, Bearing in mind the wish expressed by the President of the French Republic to seek actively a just solution to that problem, Taking note of the repeated wish of the Government of the Comoros to initiate as soon as possible a frank and serious dialogue with the French Government with a view to accelerating the return of the Comorian island of Mayotte to the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General,52 Bearing in mind the decisions of the Organization of African Unity, the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the Organization of the Islamic Conference concerning this question, I. Reqffirms the sovereignty of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros over the island of Mayotte; 2. Invites the Government of France to honour the commitments entered into prior to the referendum on the self-determination of the Comoro Archipelago of 22 December I 974 concerning respect for the unity and terri­ torial integrity of the Comoros; 3. Calls for the translation into practice of the wish expressed by the President of the French Republic to seek actively a just solution to the question of Mayotte; 4. Urges the Government of France to open the negoti­ ations with the Government of the Comoros with a view to ensuring the effective and prompt return of the island of Mayotte to the Comoros; 5. Requests the Secretary-General of the United Nations to follow developments concerning this question, in conjunction with the Secretary-General of the Organiza- .,2 A; 39/ 518. II. Resolutions adopted without reference to a Main Committee 27 tion of African Unity, and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its fortieth session; 6. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fortieth session the item entitled "Question of the Comorian island of Mayotte". 94th plenary meeting 11 December 1984 39/49. Question of Palestine A The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 3376 (XXX) of 10 November 1975, 31/20 of 24 November 1976, 32/40 of 2 December 1977, 33/28 of 7 December 1978, 34/65 A and B of 29 November 1979 and 34/65 C and D of 12 December 1979, ES-7/2 of 29 July 1980, 35/169 of 15 December 1980, 36/120 of 10 December 1981, ES-7/4 of 28 April 1982, ES-7/5 of 26 June 1982, ES-7/9 of 24 September 1982, 37/86 A of 10 December 1982 and 38/58 A of 13 December 1983, Having considered the report of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian Peo­ ple, sl 1. Expresses its appreciation to the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People for its efforts in performing the tasks assigned to it by the General Assembly; 2. Endorses the recommendations of the Committee contained in paragraphs 155 to 160 of its report and draws the attention of the Security Council to the fact that action on the Committee's recommendations, as repeatedly endorsed by the General Assembly at its thirty-first session and subsequently, is still awaited; 3. Requests the Committee to continue to keep under review the situation relating to the question of Palestine as well as the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Achievement of Palestinian Rights54 adopted by the International Conference on the Question of Palestine and to report and make suggestions to the General Assem­ bly or the Security Council, as appropriate; 4. Authorizes the Committee to continue to exert all efforts to promote the implementation of its recommenda­ tions, to send delegations or representatives to interna­ tional conferences where such representation would be considered by it to be appropriate, and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its fortieth session and thereafter; 5. Requests the Committee to continue to extend its coÆoperation to non-governmental organizations in their contribution towards heightening international awareness of the facts relating to the question of Palestine; 6. Requests the United Nations Conciliation Commis­ sion for Palestine, established under General Assembly resolution 194 (III) of 11 December 1948, as well as other United Nations bodies associated with the question of Pal­ estine, to co-operate fully with the Committee and to make available to it, at its request, the relevant informa­ tion and documentation which they have at their disposal; 7. Decides to circulate the report of the Committee to all the competent bodies of the United Nations and urges them to take the necessary action, as appropriate, in accor­ dance with the Committee's programme of implementa­ tion; 53 Official Records of the General Assemt,/v. Thirtv-ninth Semon. Supplt'- mem No. 35 (A/39/35). 8. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to pro­ vide the Committee with all the necessary facilities for the performance of its tasks. B The General Assembly. 95th plenary meeting 11 December 1984 Having considered the report of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian Peo­ ple, s, Noting the particularly relevant information contained in paragraphs 125 to 132 of that report, Recalling its resolutions 32/40 B of 2 December I 977, 33/28 C of 7 December 1978, 34/65 D of 12 December 1979, 35/169 D of 15 December 1980, 36/120 B of 10 December 1981, 37/86 B of 10 December 1982 and 38/58 B of 13 December 1983, I. Notes with appreciation the action taken by the Sec­ retary-General in compliance with General Assembly res­ olution 38/58 B; 2. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure that the Division for Palestinian Rights of the Secretariat continues to discharge the tasks detailed in paragraph I of General Assembly resolution 32/40 B, paragraph 2 (b) of resolution 34165 D, paragraph 3 of resolution 36/ l 20 B and paragraphs 2 and 3 of resolution 38/58 B, in consultation with the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and under its guidance; 3. Also requests the Secretary-General to ensure the continued co-operation of the Department of Public Infor­ mation and other units of the Secretariat in enabling the Division for Palestinian Rights to perform its tasks and in covering adequately the various aspects of the question of Palestine; 4. Invites all Governments and organizations to lend their co-operation to the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and the Divi­ sion for Palestinian Rights in the performance of their tasks; 5. Notes with appreciation the action taken by Member States to observe annually on 29 November the Interna­ tional Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and the issuance by them of special postage stamps for the occasion. C The General Assembly. 95th plenar_v meeting 11 December 1984 Having considered the report of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian Peo­ ple, si Noting, in particular, the information contained in paragraphs I 33 to 142 of that report, Recalling its resolution 38/58 E of 13 December 1983, Conrinced that the world-wide dissemination of accu­ rate and comprehensive information and the role of non­ governmental organizations and institutions remain of 54 Report of the lnternatwnal Conference on rhe Questwn <J( Palest,ne. c;enera. ]9 .lugusr-7 Sepremher /CJ83 (United Nations publication. Sales No. E.83.1.21 ). chap. I. sect. B

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