Considers that the convening of an International Peace Conference on the Middle East, under the auspices of UN, with participation of all parties to the conflict including the PLO, on an equal footing, and the 5 permanent members of the Security Council would contribute to the promotion of peace in the region; reaffirms the following principles for the achievement of comprehensive peace: (a) the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem, and from the other occupied Arab territories; (b) guaranteeing arrangements for security of all States in the region, including those named in resolution 181 (II) of 29 Nov. 1947, within secure and internationally recognized boundaries; (c) resolving the problem of the Palestine refugees in conformity with General Assembly resolution 194 (III) of 11 Dec. 1948, and subsequent relevant resolutions; (d) dismantling the Israeli settlements in the territories occupied since 1967; (e) guaranteeing freedom of access to Holy Places, religious buildings and sites; requests the Secretary-General to continue his efforts with the parties concerned and in consultation with the Security Council, for the promotion of peace in the region, and to submit progress reports on developments in this matter.

Adopted 104-2-43, 69th meeting

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Adopted at the 69th plenary meeting, 11 Dec. 1991.
In: Resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly during its 46th session, Volume 1, 17 September-20 December 1991. - A/46/49. - 1992. - p. 28-29. - (GAOR, 46th sess., Suppl. no. 49).