A UNITED NATIONS General Assembly Distr. GENERAL A/RES/54/5 21 October 1999 Fifty-fourth session Agenda item 168 RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY [without reference to a Main Committee (A/54/L.8 and Add.1)] 54/5. Observer status for the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization in the General Assembly The General Assembly, Considering the importance of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization, an intergovernmental organization dedicated to enhancing mutual respect and confidence, dialogue and cooperation, and economic collaboration among its member States, Considering also the need, frequently noted by the United Nations, to promote and support every effort towards the development of bilateral and multilateral cooperation on the basis of international law, Taking into account that the Charter of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization stresses regional cooperation as part of the process of integration in Europe, based on human rights and fundamental freedoms, promoting social justice and stability, Wishing to promote cooperation between the United Nations and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization, 1. Decides to invite the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization to participate in the sessions and work of the General Assembly in the capacity of observer; 2. Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary action to implement the present resolution. 31st plenary meeting 8 October 1999 99-77479

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