United Nations
A/RES/57/156
General Assembly
Fifty-seventh session
Agenda item 22 (d)
Resolution adopted by the General Assembly
[without reference to a Main Committee (A/57/L.23/Rev.1 and Add.1)]
57/156. Cooperation between the United Nations and the Council
of Europe
The General Assembly,
Recalling the Agreement between the Council of Europe and the Secretariat of
the United Nations signed on 15 December 1951 and the Arrangement on
Cooperation and Liaison between the secretariats of the United Nations and the
Council of Europe of 19 November 1971,
Acknowledging the contribution of the Council of Europe to the protection and
strengthening of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the
protection of national minorities, and the rule of law on the European continent,
including its activities against racism and intolerance, the promotion of gender
equality, social development and a common cultural heritage,
Acknowledging also that, with its significant expertise in the field of human
rights, democratic institutions and the rule of law, the Council of Europe is
contributing to conflict prevention, confidence-building and long-term post-conflict
peace-building through political, legal and institutional reform,
Stressing the importance of adherence to the standards and principles of the
Council of Europe and its contribution to the solution of conflicts throughout the
whole of Europe,
Acknowledging the contribution of the Council of Europe to the development
of international law, inter alia, international criminal law,
Noting the increasing openness of the Council of Europe, through its legal
instruments, to the participation of States of other regions,
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Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General; 1
2.
Reiterates its appreciation for the ongoing fruitful cooperation and
coordination between the United Nations and its agencies and the Council of
Europe, both at the level of headquarters and in the field;
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Distr.: General
4 March 2003