A/RES/55/34 Bearing in mind the efforts undertaken in the framework of the revitalization of the activities of the Regional Centre for the mobilization of the resources necessary for its operational costs, Taking into account the need to establish close cooperation between the Regional Centre and the Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution of the Organization of African Unity, in conformity with the relevant decision adopted by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity at its thirty-fifth ordinary session, held at Algiers from 12 to 14 July 1999, 13 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General, 14 and commends the activities carried out by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa, in particular in support of the efforts made by the African States in the areas of peace and security; 2. Reaffirms its strong support for the revitalization of the Regional Centre, and emphasizes the need to provide it with resources to enable it to strengthen its activities and carry out its programmes; 3. Appeals once again to all States, as well as to international governmental and non-governmental organizations and the foundations, to make voluntary contributions in order to strengthen the programmes and activities of the Regional Centre and facilitate their implementation; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to provide all necessary support, within existing resources, to the Regional Centre for better achievements and results; 5. Also requests the Secretary-General to facilitate the establishment of close cooperation between the Regional Centre and the Organization of African Unity, in particular in the area of peace, security and development, and to continue to assist the Director of the Regional Centre in his efforts to stabilize the financial situation of the Centre and revitalize its activities; 6. Further requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its fifty-sixth session on the implementation of the present resolution; 7. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fifty-sixth session the item entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. 69th plenary meeting 20 November 2000 E U NITED N ATIONS R EGIONAL CENTRE FOR P EACE, D ISARMAMENT AND D EVELOPMENT IN L ATIN AMERICA AND THE C ARIBBEAN The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 41/60 J of 3 December 1986, 42/39 K of 30 November 1987 and 43/76 H of 7 December 1988 on the United Nations 13 14 8 A/54/424, annex II, decision AHG/Dec.138 (XXXV).. A/55/171.