J/1089/Rev.1 SC

The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 253 (1968) of 29 May 1968, requesting assistance to Zambia as a matter of priority, Recalling further its resolution 277 (1970) of 18 March 1970, as well as resolutions 326 (1973) and 327 (1973) by which it decided to despatch a Special Mission to assess the situation in the area, Having considered the report of the Special Mission (S/10896 and Add.1), Having heard the statement of the Permanent Representative of Zambia, Affirming that Zambia's action to divert her trade from the illegal regime of Southern Rhodesia reinforces Security Council decisions on sanctions against Southern Rhodesia, 1. Commends the Government of the Republic of Zambia for deciding to abandon the use of the southern route for its trade until the rebellion is quelled and the rule of law established in Rhodesia; 2. Further takes note of the urgent economic needs of Zambia as indicated in the report of the Special Mission; 3. Appeals to all States for immediate technical, financial and material assistance to Zambia in accordance with the recommendations of the Special Mission, so that Zambia can maintain her normal policy; 4. Requests the United Nations and its specialized agencies, in particular the ILO, FAO, UNIDO, UPU, and its other specialized agencies, to assist Zambia in the fields identified in the report of the Special Mission. Requests the United Nations system, of the Secretary-General in collaboration with appropriate material assistance to Zambia to enable it to carry out its policy of economic independence from the racist regime of Southern Rhodesia; Requests the Economic and Social Council to consider periodically the question of economic assistance to Zambia as envisaged in this resolution.

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