Reaffirms its decisions contained in annex IV to the Concluding Document of the 12th Special Session of the General Assembly and the report of the Secretary-General approved by the Assembly in its resolution 33/71 E of 14 Dec. 1978; expresses its appreciation to all Member States and organizations that have consistently supported the programme throughout the years, thereby contributing to its success, in particular to the Governments of Germany and Japan for the continuation of extensive and highly educative study visits for the participants in the programme, to the Government of the People's Republic of China for organizing a study visit for the fellows in the area of disarmament in 2007 and to the Government of Switzerland for organizing a study visit in 2008; commends the Secretary-General for the diligence with which the programme has continued to be carried out; requests the Secretary-General to continue to implement annually the Geneva-based programme within existing resources and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its 65th session.

Adopted without vote, 61st plenary meeting

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Issued in GAOR, 63rd sess., Suppl. no. 49.