World Disarmament Conference

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 50 World Disarmament Conference, published in 1982.

What other versions does this mandate have?

17 versions · 1972–1987

Newer documents in this group exist (latest: 1987).

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1987	A/RES/42/41	World Disarmament Conference	420	—
1987	A/RES/41/61	World Disarmament Conference	—	—
1986	A/RES/40/154	World Disarmament Conference	524	90%Compare
1985	A/RES/39/150	World Disarmament Conference	515	—
1984	A/RES/38/186	World Disarmament Conference	—	—

What subjects does this mandate have?

1 subject

Disarmament

What’s in this document?

23 operative paragraphs

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Considering that all other foreign mil!tary presence in the area, whenever it is contrary to the obJect1ves of the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United_Nations, gives even greater urgency to the need to tak~ pr~ct1cal steps towards the early achievement of the ob_1ect1ves of the Declaration,

Considering also that the creation of a zone of peace in the Indian Ocean requires the active participation of and full co-operation among the littoral and hinter!and States, the permanent members of the Security Council and the ma~or maritime users to ensure conditions of peace and secunty based on the purposes and principles of the Charter as well as the general principles of international law,

Considering further that the creation of a zone of peace requires co-operation and agreement among the _State_s ?f the region to ensure conditions of peace and secunty w1thm the area, as envisaged in the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace, and respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the littoral and hinterland States,

Calling for the renewal of genuinely constructive efforts through the exercise of the political will necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace,

Deeply concerned at the danger posed by the grave and ominous developments in the area and the resulting sharp deterioration of peace, security and stability which particularly seriously affect the littoral and hinterland States, as well as international peace and security,

Convinced that the continued deterioration of the political and security climate in the Indian Ocean area is an important consideration bearing on the question of the early convening of the Conference and that the easing of tension in the area would enhance the prospect of success being achieved by the Conference,

Takes note of the report of the Ad Hoe Committee on the Indian Ocean30 and the exchange of views in the Committee;

Regrets that the Ad Hoe Committee has failed to reach consensus on the finalization of dates for the convening, during 198 l, of the Conference on the Indian Ocean:

Emphasizes its decision to convene the Conference at Colombo as a necessary step for the implementation of the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace,

adopted in 197 l ;

Emphasizes also, in pursuance of that decision and in consideration of the political and security climate in the Indian Ocean area, its decision to request the Ad Hoe Committee to continue its efforts for the necessary harmonization of views on the remaining issues related to the convening of the Conference;

Requests the Ad Hoe Committee to continue its work on the necessary harmonization of views on the relevant issues, including those set forth in paragraph 4 above. and to make every effort to accomplish the necessary preparatory work for the Conference, including consideration of its convening not later than the first half of 1983;

Renews the mandate of the Ad Hoe Committee as defined in the relevant resolutions;

Requests the Ad Hoe Committee to hold further sessions in 1982 of a total duration of six weeks, including the holding of a meeting at a venue outside New York to be decided upon;

30 Ibid., Thirty-sixth Session. Supplement No 29 (A/36/29)

Requests the Ad Hoe Comm!ttee to. submit to the General Assembly. at its second special s~ss1on devoted _to disarmament and at its thirty-seventh session, reports on its work and on the implementation of the present resolution;

Requests the Secretary-General to continue to r~nder all necessary assistance to the Ad Hoe Committee, mcluding the provision of summary records.

Recalling its re,olutions 28:n (XXVI) of lo December 1971. 2930 (XXVII) of 29 November I 972. 3183 (XXVIII l of 18 December 1973. 32(10 (XXIX) of 9 December 1974. 3469 ( XXX) of 11 December 197.'i .. 1 I/ I 90 of 21 December I 976, 32/89 of 12 Decemher I 977 .. 1.~109 of 14 December 1978. 34/81 of I I December I 979 and 3.'i/1.'i I of 12 December 1980.

Reiterating its conviction that all the peoples of the world have a vital interest in the success of disarmament negotiations and that all States should be in a position to contribute to the adoption of measures for the achievement of this goal.

Stressing anell' its conviction that a world disarmament conference. adequately prepared and convened at an apprnpriate time. could provide the realit.ation of such an a11n and that the co-operation of all nuclear-weapon Powers would considerably facilitate its attainment.

Taking note of the report of the Ad Hoe Committee on the World Disarmament Conference. 11

Recalling that. in paragraph 122 of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly. '2 the tirst special session devoted to disarmament. it decided that. at the earliest appropriate time. a world disarmament conference should be convened with universal participation and with adequate preparation.

Recalling that. in paragraph 2.1 of the Declaration of th~- 1980s as the Second Disarmament Decade. contained in the annex to its resolution 3.'i/46 of 3 December I 980. the General Assembly considered it pertinent also to recall that in paragraph 122 of the Final Document it had stated that at the earliest appropriate time a world disarmament conference should be rnnvened with universal participation and with adequate preparation.

Further recalling that the subject of the possible convening of a world disarmament conference ~as be~n in-_ eluded in the draft agenda for the second special session ot the General Assembly devoted to disarmament. 1-1 to be held from 7 June to 9 July 1982.

Notes with satisfaction that in its report to the General Assembly the Ad Hoe Committee on the World Disarmament Conference stated, inter alia, the following:

"Having regard for the important requirements of a world disarmament conference to be convened at the earliest appropriate time, with universal participation and with adequate preparation, the General Assembly may wish to decide that. after its second special session devoted to disarmament, a world disarmament conference would take place as soon as the necessary consensus on its convening has been reached": 14

Renews the mandate of the Ad Hoe Committee;

Requests the Ad Hoe Committee to maintain close contact with the representatives of the States possessing nuclear weapons in order to remain currently informed of their attitudes, as well as with all other States. and to consider any possible relevant proposals and observations which might be made to the Committee. especially having in mind paragraph 122 of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly:

Requests the Ad Hoe Committee to report to the General Assembly at its second special session devoted to disarmament and at its thirty-seventh ses~ion:

f"'c:cides to include in the provisional agenda of its tt : .. y-seventh session the item entitled ··world Disarmament Conference·'.

9 I st plenarv meeting 9 December /9XI

Decides to continue the United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament;

Requests the Secretary-General to make adequate arrangements relating to the programme for 1982 in accordance with the guidelines approved by the General Assembly at its thirty-third session;

Also requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its second special session devoted to disarmament a report containing an assessment of the United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament since its inception in 1979;

Commends the Secretary-General for the diligence with which the programme has been conducted;

Expresses its appreciation to the Governments of the Federal Republic of Germany, Hungary and Sweden for inviting the fellows to their capitals to study selected activities in the field of disarmament, thereby contributing to the fulfilment of the over-all objectives of the programme, as well as providing additional information sources and practical knowledge for the fellows.

Takes note of the report of the Disarmament Commission;

Notes that the Disarmament Commission was not able to conclude its consideration of the items on its agenda;

Requests the Disarmament Commission to continue its work in accordance with its mandate, as set forth in paragraph 118 of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly, 38 and to continue consideration of the items included in the agenda of its session in 1981 and, to that end. to meet for a period not exceeding four weeks during 1982;

Requests the Disarmament Commission to submit a substantive report on its work to the General Assembly at its second special session devoted to disarmament, to be held from 7 June to 9 July 1982;

Requests the Secretary-General to transmit to the Disarmament Commission the report of the Committee on Disarmament,w together with all the official records of the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly relating to disarmament matters, and to render all assistance that it may require for implementing the present resolution;

Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its thirty-seventh session the item entitled "Report of the Disarmament Commission'·.

" /hid .. Supplt•mem ll'o 28 (Ai.,(,/28).

'-' Resolution S- I 012.

"0/jiual Records o( 1h,· General A1.1<•mhh-. Thi rt, ,i,1h S,·.1Sio11 . .'i111> r>lement No . .JC) ( A. 36!..\9 and Corr. 11. para. I 8 "/hid .. Supplnnent No. 28 IA/.,6128). para. In.

REPORT OF THE DISARMAMENT COMMISSION

UNITED NATIONS PROGRAMME OF FELLOWSHIPS ON DISARMAMENT

WORLD DISARMAMENT CAMPAIGN

,-, 0//icial Records o( 11,,· (;c11era/ A.11<·111hlr. Thirrr-si,rh s,,.1.1io11. Sul'- 1'inne111 No. 42 iA/36/42)

1''0ffical Records o( the ( ll'llt'ral it,.,t'mhlr. Thirtr-.,ilth Session .. \up- '·' Resolution S- I 0/2, para. I 08.

/J/emenl No. 27 (A'36:127l '" A/36/606.

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