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Our resolve on this historic occasion is clear. The commemoration of
the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations must be seized as an
opportunity to redirect it to greater service to humankind, especially to
those who are suffering and are deeply deprived. This is the practical and
moral challenge of our time. Our obligation to this end is found in the
Charter. The need for it is manifest in the condition of humankind.
On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations, we,
the Member States and observers of the United Nations, representing the
peoples of the world:
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Solemnly reaffirm the Purposes and Principles of the Charter of
the United Nations and our commitments to them;
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Express our gratitude to all men and women who have made the
United Nations possible, done its work and served its ideals,
particularly those who have given their lives during service to
the United Nations;
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Are determined that the United Nations of the future will work
with renewed vigour and effectiveness in promoting peace,
development, equality and justice and understanding among the
peoples of the world;
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Will give to the twenty-first century a United Nations equipped,
financed and structured to serve effectively the peoples in whose
name it was established.
In fulfilment of these commitments we will be guided in our future cooperation
by the following, with respect to peace, development, equality, justice and
the United Nations Organization:
PEACE
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To meet these challenges, and while recognizing that action to secure
global peace, security and stability will be futile unless the economic and
social needs of people are addressed, we will:
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Promote methods and means for the peaceful settlement of disputes
in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and enhance
the capabilities of the United Nations in conflict prevention,
preventive diplomacy, peace-keeping and peace-building;
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Strongly support United Nations, regional and national efforts on
arms control, limitation and disarmament and the non-proliferation
of nuclear weapons, in all aspects, and other weapons of mass
destruction, including biological and chemical weapons and other
forms of particularly excessively injurious or indiscriminate
weapons, in pursuit of our common commitment to a world free of
all these weapons;
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Continue to reaffirm the right of self-determination of all
peoples, taking into account the particular situation of peoples
under colonial or other forms of alien domination or foreign
occupation, and recognize the right of peoples to take legitimate
action in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations to
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