A/RES/49/25 Page 2 Stressing further that it is in the common interests of mankind to promote actively the role and efficiency of the United Nations as a central element of the collective security system and as an effective instrument for the maintenance of international peace and security, 1. Proclaims the year 1995 as World Year of Peoples’ Commemoration of the Victims of the Second World War; 2. Calls upon all States and peoples solemnly to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War; 3. Decides to hold a special solemn meeting on 18 October 1995 in commemoration of victims of the War; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary measures for the implementation of the present resolution. 74th plenary meeting 2 December 1994