Reaffirms its recognition, as stated in the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space, that the legal regime applicable to outer space by itself does not guarantee the prevention of an arms race in outer space, that this legal regime plays a significant role in the prevention of an arms race in that environment, that there is a need to consolidate and reinforce that regime and enhance its effectiveness, and that it is important strictly to comply with existing agreements, both bilateral and multilateral; emphasizes the necessity of further measures with appropriate and effective provisions for verification to prevent an arms race in outer space; reiterates that the Conference on Disarmament has the primary role in the negotiation of a multilateral agreement or agreements, as appropriate, on the prevention of an arms race in outer space in all its aspects; requests the Conference on Disarmament to consider as a matter of priority the question of preventing an arms race in outer space.

Adopted 170-0-1, 90th meeting

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Adopted at the 90th plenary meeting, 15 Dec. 1994.