Emphasizes the importance of effective coordination by UN of activities related to mine clearance, including those by regional organizations, in particular activities related to standards, technological development, information and training; urges Member States, regional organizations, governmental and non-governmental bodies to continue to extend full assistance to the Secretary-General and, in particular, to provide him with information and data as well as other appropriate resources that could be useful in strengthening the coordination role of UN in the field of mine awareness, training, surveying, mine detection and clearance, scientific research on mine-detection and clearance technology, and information on and distribution of medical equipment and supplies; calls upon Member States to provide the necessary information and technical and material assistance, as appropriate, and to locate, remove, destroy or otherwise ineffective minefields, mines, booby-traps and other devices in accordance with international law; urges Member States and intergovernmental and non-governmental bodies and foundations to continue to support ongoing activities to promote appropriate technology, as well as international operational and safety standards for humanitarian mine-clearance activities, including the early follow-up of the International Conference on Mine Clearance Technology.

Adopted without vote, 84th meeting

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Adopted at the 84th plenary meeting, 13 Dec. 1996.