A/RES/49/18 Page 2 Convinced that a just and lasting solution to the question of Mayotte is to be found in respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Comoro Archipelago, Convinced also that a speedy solution of the problem is essential for the preservation of the peace and security which prevail in the region, Bearing in mind the wish expressed by the President of the French Republic to seek actively a just solution to that problem, Noting the repeated wish of the Government of the Comoros to initiate as soon as possible a frank and serious dialogue with the French Government with a view to accelerating the return of the Comorian island of Mayotte to the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros, Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 28 October 1994,1/ Bearing in mind also the decisions of the Organization of African Unity, the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the Organization of the Islamic Conference on this question, 1. Reaffirms the sovereignty of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros over the island of Mayotte; 2. Invites the Government of France to honour the commitments entered into prior to the referendum on the self-determination of the Comoro Archipelago of 22 December 1974 concerning respect for the unity and territorial integrity of the Comoros; 3. Calls for the translation into practice of the wish expressed by the President of the French Republic to seek actively a just solution to the question of Mayotte; 4. Urges the Government of France to accelerate the process of negotiations with the Government of the Comoros with a view to ensuring the effective and prompt return of the island of Mayotte to the Comoros; 5. Requests the Secretary-General of continuous contact with the Secretary-General Unity with regard to this problem and to make the search for a peaceful negotiated solution the United Nations to maintain of the Organization of African available his good offices in to the problem; 6. Also requests the Secretary-General to report on this matter to the General Assembly at its fiftieth session; 7. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fiftieth session the item entitled "Question of the Comorian island of Mayotte". 69th plenary meeting 28 November 1994 ____________ 1/ A/49/584.