Action to be taken dedicated to the 1999 centennial of the first International Peace Conference and to the closing of the UN Decade of International Law

Welcomes the programme of action dedicated to the centennial of the 1st International Peace Conference, presented by the Governments of the Netherlands and the Russian Federation; encourages: (a) the Governments of the Netherlands and the Russian Federation to proceed with the implementation of the programme of action; (b) all States to participate in the activities set out in the programme of action; (c) all States to take appropriate measures to ensure universal participation in the activities pursuant to the programme of action, with special consideration for the participation of representatives of the least developed countries; encourages the competent UN organs, subsidiary organs, programmes and specialized agencies, including ICJ, the International Law Commission and the Secretariat as well as other international organizations: (a) to cooperate in the implementation of the programme of action and to coordinate their efforts; (b) to consider participation in the activities envisaged in the programme of action; requests the Secretary-General to ensure consistency of the activities of the Organization relating to the closing of the UN Decade of International Law with the programme of action and to direct his efforts accordingly.

Adopted without vote, 72nd meeting

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Adopted at the 72nd plenary meeting, 15 Dec. 1997.