Notes with satisfaction the continuing efforts of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization towards strengthening the role of the UN and its various organs in enhancing the rule of law and wider adherence to related international instruments; notes with appreciation the work of the Consultative Organization aimed at strengthening the efforts of the UN in respect of issues such as combating corruption, international terrorism and trafficking, as well as human rights issues; also notes with appreciation the initiative and efforts the Consultative Organization has undertaken to promote the objectives and principles set out in the UN Millennium Declaration, including wider acceptance of treaties deposited with the Secretary-General; requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its 59th session a report on cooperation between the UN and the Consultative Organization.

Adopted without vote, 56th plenary meeting

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