A/RES/58/154
Organization for Migration, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe and the Council of Europe, in accordance with the recommendations
adopted by the Steering Group at its fifth meeting,
Welcoming the convening, in Moscow from 20 to 23 November 2001, of the
second meeting of experts within the framework of the Work Plan for the Thematic
Issues, on the topic of asylum system development and treatment of asylum-seekers,
as well as international efforts aimed at improving migration regulation and border
management, with due regard for refugee protection matters, and encouraging all
lead agencies to continue to implement the Work Plan,
Welcoming also the subregional initiatives within the framework of
transboundary cooperation and the convening, in Kolmården, Sweden, in September
2002, of the senior-level review meeting,
Reaffirming the view of the Conference that the primary responsibility for
tackling population displacement problems lies with the affected countries
themselves and that these issues are to be regarded as national priorities, while at
the same time recognizing the need for enhancing international support for the
national efforts of the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States aimed
at the effective implementation of such responsibilities within the framework of the
Programme of Action adopted by the Conference,
Noting with satisfaction the efforts of the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration and the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in developing strategies and
practical tools for more effective capacity-building in countries of origin and
enhancing programmes to address the needs of various categories of concern to the
countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States,
Taking note of the positive results emanating from the implementation of the
Programme of Action,
Convinced of the necessity of further strengthening practical measures and of
continuing to maintain the regional approach for the achievement of effective
implementation of the Programme of Action,
Noting with concern the decision to postpone the high-level review meeting
concerning the implementation of the decisions of the Conference,
Recalling that the protection and promotion of human rights and the
strengthening of democratic institutions are essential to prevent mass population
displacement,
Mindful that adherence to the principles and the recommendations contained in
the Programme of Action should be facilitated and that they can be ensured only
through cooperation and coordinated activities undertaken in this respect by all
interested States, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and other
actors,
Takes note of the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for
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Refugees;2
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Calls upon the Governments of the countries of the Commonwealth of
Independent States, in cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration and the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, to strengthen their efforts and
mutual cooperation relating to the follow-up to the Regional Conference to Address
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