A/RES/39/5 GA

16 General Assembly-Thirty-ninth Session 39/5. The situation in Kampuchea The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 34/22 of 14 November 1979, 35/6 of 22 October 1980, 36/5 of 21 October 1981, 3 7 /6 of 28 October 1982 and 38/3 of 27 October 1983, Recalling further the Declaration on Kampuchea10 and resolution I (1)11adopted by the International Conference on Kampuchea, which offer the negotiating framework for a comprehensive political settlement of the Kampuchean problem, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of General Assembly resolution 38/3, 12 Noting the continued effectiveness of the coalition with Samdech Norodom Sihanouk as President of Democratic Kampuchea, Deploring that foreign armed intervention and occupa­ tion continue and that foreign forces have not been with­ drawn from Kampuchea, thus causing continuing hostili­ ties in that country and seriously threatening international peace and security, Taking note of Economic and Social Council decision 1984/ 148 of 24 May I 984 on the right of peoples to self­ determination and its application to peoples under colo­ nial or alien domination or foreign occupation, Greatly disturbed that the continued fighting and insta­ bility in Kampuchea have forced an additional number of 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 food shortages and health problems of the Kampuchean people, Emphasizing that it is the tnalienable right of the Kampuchean people who have sought refuge in neighbour­ ing countries to return safely to their homeland, Emphasizing further that no effective solution to the humanitarian problems can be achieved without a com­ prehensive political settlement of the Kampuchean con­ flict, Seriously concerned about reported demographic changes being imposed in Kampuchea by foreign occupa­ tion forces, Convinced that, to bring about durable peace in South­ East Asia and reduce the threat to international peace and security, there is an urgent need for the international com­ munity to find a comprehensive political solution to the Kampuchean problem that will provide for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and ensure respect for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and neutral and non­ aligned status of Kampuchea, as well as the right of the Kampuchean people to self-determination free from outside interference, Convinced further 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 IO Report of/he International Conference on Kampuchea, New York. 13- /7 July /98/ (United Nations publication. Sales No. E.81.1.20). annex L 11 /hid., annex 11. non-interference in the internal affairs of States, non­ recourse to the threat or use of force and peaceful settle­ ment of disputes, I. Reaffirms its resolutions 34/22, 35/6, 36/5, 37/6 and 38/3 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 integrity, 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 of the Kampuchean problem; 3. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Ad Hoe Committee of the International Conference on Kampuchea13 and requests that the Committee continue its work, pending the reconvening of the Conference; 4. Authorizes the Ad Hoe Committee to convene when necessary and to carry out the tasks entrusted to it in its mandate; 5. Reaffirms its decision to reconvene the Conference at an appropriate time, in accordance with Conference res­ olution I (I); 6. Renews its appeal to all States of South-East Asia and others concerned to attend future sessions of the Con­ ference; 7. Requests the Conference to report to the General Assembly on its future sessions; 8. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to con­ sult with and assist the Conference and the Ad Hoe Com­ mittee and to provide them on a regular basis with the nec­ essary facilities to carry out their functions; 9. Expresses its appreciation once again to the Secre­ tary-General for taking appropriate steps in following the situation closely and requests him to continue to do so and to exercise his good offices in order to contribute to a com­ prehensive political settlement; 10. Expresses its deep appreciation once again to donor countries, the United Nations and its agencies and other national and international humanitarian organizations that have rendered relief assistance to the Kampuchean people, and appeals to them to continue to provide emer­ gency assistance to those Kampucheans who are still in need, especially along the Thai-Kampuchean border and in the holding centres in Thailand; 11. Reiterates its deep appreciation to the Secretary­ General for his efforts in co-ordinating humanitarian relief assistance and in monitoring its distribution, and requests him to intensify such efforts as are necessary; 12. Urges the countries of South-East Asia, once a comprehensive political solution to the Kampuchean con­ flict is achieved, to exert renewed efforts to establish a zone of peace, freedom and neutrality in South-East Asia; 13. Reiterates the hope that, following a comprehen­ sive political solution, an intergovernmental committee will be established to consider a programme of assistance to Kampuchea for the reconstruction of its economy and for the economic and social development of all States in the region; 14. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its fortieth session on the implemen­ tation of the present resolution: 12 A. 39/5 76. 11ACONF.1098. II. Resolutions adopted without reference to a Main Committee 17 l 5. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fortieth session the item entitled "The situation in Kampuchea". 43rd plenary meeting 30 October 1984 39/6. Question of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 14 The General Assembly, Having considered the question of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) and having received the report of the Secretary­ General,15 Recalling its resolutions 15 I 4 (XV) of 14 December 1960, 2065 (XX) of 16 December 1965, 3160 (XXVIII) of 14 December 1973, 31/49 of l December 1976, 37/9 of 4 November 1982 and 38/12 of 16 November 1983, together with Security Council resolutions 502 ( 1982) of 3 April 1982 and 505 ( I 982) of 26 May 1982, Reaffirming the principles of the Charter of the United Nations on the non-use of force or the threat of force in international relations and the obligation of States to settle their international disputes by peaceful means and recall­ ing that, in this respect, the General Assembly has repeat­ edly requested the Governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to resume negotiations in order to find as soon as possible a peaceful, just and definitive solution to the sovereignty dispute relating to the question of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Observing with concern that, in spite of the time which has elapsed since the adoption of resolution 2065 (XX), the prolonged dispute has not yet been resolved, Aware of the interest of the international community in the settlement by the Governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom of all their differences, in accordance with the United Nations ideals of peace and friendship among peoples, Taking note of the communique issued by the represent­ atives of the Government of Switzerland and the Govern­ ment of Brazil at Berne on 20 July 1984,16 Reaffirming the need for the parties to take due account of the interests of the population of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) in accordance with the provisions of General Assembly resolutions 2065 (XX), 3160 (XXVIII), 37 /9 and 38/12, I. Reiterates its request to the Governments of Argen­ tina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North­ ern Ireland to resume negotiations in order to find as soon as possible a peaceful solution to the sovereignty dispute and their remaining differences relating to the question of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas); 2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his renewed mission of good offices in order to assist the par­ ties in complying with the request made in paragraph I above, and to take the necessary measures to that end; 3. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its fortieth session a report on the progress made in thø implementation of the present reso­ lution; 4. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fortieth session the item entitled "Question of the Falk­ land Islands (Malvinas)". 46th plenary meeting I November I 984 14 See also sect. I. footnote 6. and sect. X.B.5. decision 391404 15 N39/589 39/7. 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 co-operation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, 17 Taking into account the desire of both organizations to co-operate more closely in their common search for solu­ tions to global problems, such as questions relating to international peace and security. disarmament. self-deter­ mination, decolonization, fundamental human rights and the establishment of a new international economic order, Noting the strengthening of co-operation between the specialized agencies and other organizations of the United Nations system and the Organization of the Islamic Con­ ference, Noting also the progress achieved in the implementation of the decisions of the first annual meeting, held at Geneva on 15 July 1983, between representatives of the secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the sec­ retariats of the United Nations and other organizations of the United Nations system, particularly the multisectoral contacts between the focal points of the two organizations, Taking note of the encouraging results obtained and the urgent need to assure the co-ordination and follow-up of the decisions adopted during the meeting, Convinced of the need to strengthen further the co-oper­ ation between the organizations of the United Nations sys­ tem and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, Recalling its resolutions 35/36 of 14 November I 980, 36/23 of 9 November 1981, 37/4 of 22 October 1982 and 38/4 of 28 October 1983, I. Takes note with satisfaction of the report of the Secretary-General; 2. Requests the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference to continue co-operation in their common search for solutions to global problems, such as questions relating to international peace and security, dis­ armament, self-determination, decolonization, fundamen­ tal human rights and the establishment of a new interna­ tional economic order; 3. Encourages the specialized agencies and other or­ ganizations of the United Nations system to continue to expand their co-operation with the Organization of the Islamic Conference, particularly by negotiating co-opera­ tion agreements, and invites them to multiply the contacts and meetings of focal points for co-operation in priority areas of interest to the United Nations and the Organiza­ tion of the Islamic Conference; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to take steps to strengthen the co-ordination of the activities of the United Nations system in this field with a view to intensi­ fying co-operation between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference; 5. Requests the Secretary-General to strengthen co­ operation and co-ordination between the United Nations and other organizations of the United Nations system and the Organization of the Islamic Conference to serve the mutual interests of the two organizations in the political, economic, social and cultural fields; 6. Also requests the Secretary-General to strengthen the mechanism for co-ordination between the two organiza­ tions, taking into account the results of the meeting at Geneva, namely, contacts pursued with focal points in the five priority fif'lds, evaluation of their activities and prepa- 16 see A:39/364, annex 17 A, 391481 and Corr. I

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