Prevention of an arms race in outer space : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2000
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SymbolA/RES/55/32
TitlePrevention of an arms race in outer space : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
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Summary
Reaffirms the importance and urgency of preventing an arms race in outer space and the readiness of all States to contribute to that common objective, in conformity with the provisions of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies; 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 to comply strictly 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; calls upon all States to contribute actively to the objective of the peaceful use of outer space and of the prevention of an arms race in outer space; reiterates that the Conference on Disarmament, as the single multilateral disarmament negotiating forum, 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; invites the Conference on Disarmament to complete the examination and updating of the mandate contained in its decision of 13 Feb. 1992, and to establish an ad hoc committee as early as possible during the 2001 session of the Conference; urges States conducting activities in outer space, as well as States interested in conducting such activities, to keep the Conference on Disarmament informed of the progress of bilateral and multilateral negotiations on the matter, if any, so as to facilitate its work.
Call number
A(01)/R3
Action note2000-11-20
Vote summary
Adopted 163-0-3, 69th plenary meeting
DraftA/C.1/55/L.25
Committee reportA/55/558 para.7
Meeting record
A/55/PV.69
Date[New York] : UN, 3 Jan. 2001
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3 p.