Expresses its solidarity and support to the Govern-
Deeply distressed by the loss of lives, the number of ment and people of Mexico; afflicted persons and the enormous destruction wrought by the earthquakes which, on 19 and 20 September 1985,
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Expresses its appreciation to the States, internastruck various regions of Mexico, especially its capital,
tional and regional agencies, non-governmental organizations and private individuals that are providing emergency
Conscious of the efforts of the Government and people relief to that country; of Mexico to save lives and alleviate the sufferings of the victims of the cataclysm,
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Requeststhe Secretary-General to mobilize
Noting the enormous effort that will be required to alleresources to contribute to the relief and reconstruction task undertaken by the Government of Mexico; viate the grave situation caused by this natural disaster, for which the Government of Mexico has established a 4.
Calls uponall States to contribute generously to National Reconstruction Trust Fund,
those relief and reconstruction efforts in the affected areas
Conscious also of the prompt response of Governments,
and, to the extent possible, to channel their assistance international agencies, non-governmental organizations through the United Nations system; and private individuals, which have contributed emergency disaster relief,
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Requeststhe Secretary-General to co-ordinate the multilateral assistance and, in consultation with the Gov-
Recognizing that the magnitude of the catastrophe and ernment of Mexico, to identify the emergency and its long-term effects will require, as a complement to the medium-term and long-term needs in order to contribute effort being made by the people and Government of Mexto the reconstruction of the affected areas. ico, a demonstration of international solidarity and humanitarian concern to ensure broad multilateral co-
