Protection and security of small States : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.
1991
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SymbolA/RES/46/43
TitleProtection and security of small States : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.
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Summary
Recognizes that small States may be particularly vulnerable to external threats and acts of interference in their internal affairs; stresses the vital importance for all States of the unconditional respect by all States of all the principles of the Charter of UN, including the principles of sovereign equality, territorial integrity, non interference in the internal affairs of other countries and the peaceful settlement of disputes and their consistent application; stresses also the importance of strengthening the regional security arrangements by increasing interaction, cooperation and consultation; appeals to the relevant regional and international organizations to provide assistance when requested by small States for the strengthening of their security in accordance with the principles of the Charter; urges the Secretary-General to continue to pay special attention to monitoring the security situation of small States and to consider making use of the provisions of Art. 99 of the Charter; requests the Secretary-General to continue his consultations with the members of the Security Council and other interested Governments and to submit a report to the General Assembly at its 49th session on the implementation of the present resolution.
Action note1991-12-09
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 66th meeting
Meeting record
A/46/PV.66
Agenda information
A/46/251 69 Protection and security of small States. SMALL STATES--NATIONAL SECURITY
Date[New York] : UN, 5 Mar. 1992.
Description
2 p.
Notes
Adopted at the 66th plenary meeting, 9 Dec. 1991.