A UNITED NATIONS General Assembly Distr. GENERAL A/RES/53/82 8 January 1999 Fifty-third session Agenda item 76 RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY [on the report of the First Committee (A/53/589)] 53/82. Strengthening of security and cooperation in the Mediterranean region The General Assembly, Recalling its previous resolutions on the subject, including resolution 52/43 of 9 December 1997, Reaffirming the primary role of the Mediterranean countries in strengthening and promoting peace, security and cooperation in the Mediterranean region, Bearing in mind all the previous declarations and commitments, as well as all the initiatives taken by the riparian countries at the recent summits, ministerial meetings and various forums concerning the question of the Mediterranean region, Recognizing the indivisible character of security in the Mediterranean and that the enhancement of cooperation among Mediterranean countries with a view to promoting the economic and social development of all peoples of the region will contribute significantly to stability, peace and security in the region, Recognizing also the efforts made so far and the determination of the Mediterranean countries to intensify the process of dialogue and consultations with a view to resolving the problems existing in the Mediterranean region and to eliminating the causes of tension and the consequent threat to peace and security, and their growing awareness of the need for further joint efforts to strengthen economic, social, cultural and environmental cooperation in the region, 99-76075 /...