A/RES/48/173
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Noting the efforts made by the Community to implement its programme of
action,
Reaffirming that the successful implementation of the development
programmes of the Community can be achieved only if the Community has adequate
resources at its disposal,
Welcoming the endorsement by the Multi-party Negotiating Forum of South
Africa of the reintegration of Walvis Bay and the offshore islands into
Namibia and the agreement reached between the Governments of Namibia and South
Africa to complete the reintegration process by 28 February 1994,
Noting that the effects of war, drought, loss of life and destruction of
economic and social infrastructure in southern Africa demand the continuation
and strengthening of rehabilitation programmes to regenerate the economies of
the countries of the region,
Recognizing the positive developments that have taken place in South
Africa, including the decisions to establish a Transitional Executive Council
and to hold democratic elections on 27 April 1994,
Expressing grave concern at the unsettled and deteriorating political
and military situation in Angola, noting with continued concern the grave
humanitarian situation and emphasizing the importance of a continued and
effective United Nations presence in promoting a negotiated settlement in
Angola with a view to fostering the peace process,
Noting with satisfaction the progress made so far in the implementation
of the General Peace Agreement for Mozambique between the Government of
Mozambique and the Resistência Nacional Moçambicana, observing that, as a
result, life is gradually returning to normal in Mozambique, and emphasizing
the continuing need for positive action by all parties concerned,
Noting the progress made by some organs, organizations and bodies of the
United Nations system in formulating mechanisms for cooperation with the
Community,
1.
Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General, 2/ in which he
describes progress made in the implementation of the resolutions of the
General Assembly dealing with cooperation between the United Nations and the
Southern African Development Community;
2.
Commends the Member States and organs, organizations and bodies of
the United Nations system that have maintained, enhanced and initiated
development cooperation with the Community;
3.
Calls upon the Member States and organs, organizations and bodies
of the United Nations system that have not yet established contact and
relationships with the Community to explore the possibility of doing so;
4.
Commends the members of the Community for the progress achieved so
far in implementing its programme of action and encouraging further such
efforts;
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