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Recalling its resolutions 47/19 of 24 November 1992, 48/16 of 3 November
1993, 49/9 of 26 October 1994 and 50/10 of 2 November 1995,
Concerned that, since the adoption of its resolutions 47/19, 48/16, 49/9
and 50/10, further measures of that nature aimed at strengthening and
extending the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba continue
to be promulgated and applied, and concerned also about the adverse effects of
such measures on the Cuban people and on Cuban nationals living in other
countries,
1.
Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General1 on the
implementation of resolution 50/10;
2.
Reiterates its call on all States to refrain from promulgating and
applying laws and measures of the kind referred to in the preamble to the
present resolution in conformity with their obligations under the Charter of
the United Nations and international law which, inter alia, reaffirm the
freedom of trade and navigation;
3.
Once again urges States that have and continue to apply such laws
and measures to take the necessary steps to repeal or invalidate them as soon
as possible in accordance with their legal regime;
4.
Requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with the
appropriate organs and agencies of the United Nations system, to prepare a
report on the implementation of the present resolution in the light of the
purposes and principles of the Charter and international law, and to submit it
to the General Assembly at its fifty-second session;
5.
Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fifty-second
session the item entitled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and
financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba".
57th plenary meeting
12 November 1996
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A/51/355 and Add.1.