International migration and development : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

Urges Member States and the UN system to continue strengthening international cooperation and arrangements at all levels in the area of international migration and development in order to address all aspects of migration and to maximize the benefits of international migration to all those concerned; requests the Secretary-General to continue convening meetings, as necessary, in order to coordinate their activities regarding international migration, and to collect information to assist States in identifying critical issues and discussing future steps; encourages Governments of countries of origin, countries of transit and countries of destination to increase cooperation on issues related to migration; decides that in 2006 the General Assembly will devote a high-level dialogue to international migration and development.

Adopted without vote, 78th plenary meeting

4 p.

Issued in GAOR, 58th sess., Suppl. no. 49.