A/RES/51/70
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Mindful that effective implementation of the recommendations contained
in the Programme of Action adopted by the Conference1 should be facilitated
and can be ensured only through cooperation and coordinated activities
undertaken in this respect by all interested States, intergovernmental and
non-governmental organizations and other actors,
Welcoming the spirit of international solidarity and cooperation that
made the preparatory process of the Conference and the Conference itself a
success,
Reaffirming the importance of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status
of Refugees2 and its 1967 Protocol,3
1.
Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General;4
2.
Expresses its gratitude to the Government of Switzerland and other
host States that made it possible to convene the Regional Conference to
Address the Problems of Refugees, Displaced Persons, Other Forms of
Involuntary Displacement and Returnees in the Countries of the Commonwealth of
Independent States and Relevant Neighbouring States and a series of
preparatory meetings, as well as to those States that made voluntary
contributions for this purpose;
3.
Welcomes the Programme of Action adopted by the Conference on
31 May 1996;1
4.
Also welcomes the innovative approach and close cooperation of the
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International
Organization for Migration and the Organization for Security and Cooperation
in Europe in initiating and supporting a multilateral constructive dialogue
among a wide range of countries concerned that has brought agreement on
guidelines for practical action;
5.
Expresses its satisfaction with the work of the Conference, which
laid down a solid foundation for further action by countries of the
Commonwealth of Independent States and States concerned and relevant
international, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations;
6.
Underlines the urgent need to address the problems of those
displaced, implement measures to prevent situations leading to further
involuntary population displacement and effectively manage other types of
migratory flows in the region;
1
A/51/341, appendix.
2
United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 189, No. 2545.
3
Ibid., vol. 606, No. 8791.
4
A/51/341.
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