Affirms the need for a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Somali crisis; welcomes the idea of convening an international peace conference on Somalia under the auspices of UN and in cooperation with OAU, OIC, the League of Arab States, the Standing Committee of the Horn of Africa on Somalia, governmental and non-governmental organizations, which would contribute to the establishment of peace and security in the subregion; recognizes that the restoration of much-needed peace and stability in Somalia must be governed, inter alia, by the following considerations: strict observance of a cease-fire, full cooperation with UN peace-keeping forces, national reconciliation, assistance to refugees, displaced persons and returnees, a constitution that guarantees democracy, freedom and justice, and free and fair elections; welcomes the efforts of the Secretary-General, in close cooperation with OAU, OIC, the League of Arab States, the Standing Committee of the Horn of Africa on Somalia and with the suppot of any other governmental and non-governmental organizations, aimed at national reconciliation in Somalia, and emphasizes the need to consider the practical modalities for convening an international conference on Somalia as soon as possible; requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly during its current session on this matter.

Adopted without vote, 92nd meeting

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Adopted at the 92nd plenary meeting, 18 Dec. 1992.