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Having considered the report of the Global Conference on the Sustainable
Development of Small Island Developing States, 2/ which was held at
Bridgetown from 25 April to 6 May 1994 and included a high-level segment on 5
and 6 May 1994,
Expressing its satisfaction that the Conference and its Preparatory
Committee provided for the participation of all States Members of the United
Nations and members of its specialized agencies at a high level, and also
provided for the participation of observers, intergovernmental and
non-governmental organizations from all regions of the world,
Expressing its profound gratitude to the Government and people of
Barbados for the hospitality extended to the participants of the Conference
and for the excellent facilities, staff and services placed at their disposal,
1.
Takes note with satisfaction of the report of the Global
Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States;
2/
2.
Endorses the Declaration of Barbados, 3/ and the Programme of
Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States, 4/
as adopted at the Conference on 6 May 1994;
3.
Notes with satisfaction the summary of the high-level
segment, 5/ which focused on the theme "Forging partnerships for sustainable
development";
4.
Calls upon Governments, as well as the organs, organizations and
bodies of the United Nations system and other intergovernmental and
non-governmental organizations to implement all commitments reached and
recommendations made at the Conference and to take the action necessary for
effective follow-up to the Programme of Action, including ensuring the
provision of the means of implementation under chapter XV thereof;
5.
Takes note with appreciation of the report of the SecretaryGeneral on action taken by the organs, organizations and bodies of the United
Nations system to implement the Programme of Action; 6/
2/
Report of the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of
Small Island Developing States, Bridgetown, 25 April-6 May 1994 (A/CONF.167/9
and Corr.1 and 2) (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.94.I.18 and
corrigenda).
3/
Ibid., chap. I, resolution 1, annex I.
4/
Ibid., annex II.
Report of the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of
5/
Small Island Developing States, Bridgetown, 25 April-6 May 1994 (A/CONF.167/9
and Corr.1 and 2) (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.94.I.18 and
corrigenda), Annexes, annex III.
6/
A/49/425 and Add.1.
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