Scientific and technological developments and their impact on international security : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.
1994
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SymbolA/RES/49/67
TitleScientific and technological developments and their impact on international security : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.
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Summary
Fully agrees with the assessment that the application of new technologies for a qualitative improvement of weapons systems was seen as detracting from the efforts to reduce and eliminate the existing arsenals; requests the Secretary-General to follow scientific and technological developments and to make a relevant assessment in keeping with the criteria presented to the General Assembly at its 45th session and to submit a report to the Assembly at its 50th session; also requests the Secretary-General to develop a database of concerned research institutions and experts with a view to promoting transparency and international cooperation in the applications of the scientific and technological developments for pursuing disarmament objectives such as disposal of weapons, conversion and verification, among others.
Action note1994-12-15
Vote summary
Adopted 118-4-47, 90th meeting
Meeting record
A/49/PV.90
Agenda information
A/49/251 54 Scientific and technological developments and their impact on international security. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY--INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Date[New York] : UN, 21 Dec. 1994.
Description
2 p.
Notes
Adopted at the 90th plenary meeting, 15 Dec. 1994.