Urges Member States to provide economic and technical assistance to the Palestinian people; stresses the upcoming negotiations on the final settlement and reaffirms the following principles for the achievement of a final settlement and comprehensive peace; (a) the realization of the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people, primarily the right to self-determination; (b) the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem, and from the other occupied Arab territories; (c) guaranteeing arrangements for peace and security of all States in the region, including those named in resolution 181 (II) of 29 Nov. 1947, within secure and internationally recognized boundaries; (d) resolving the problem of the Palestine refugees in conformity with General Assembly resolution 194 (III) of 11 Dec. 1948, and subsequent relevant resolutions; (e) resolving the problem of the Israeli settlements, which are illegal and an obstacle to peace; (f) 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 92-5-51, 85th meeting

Adopted at the 85th meeting, 20 Dec. 1993.