A/RES/49/56
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1.
Endorses the recommendations and conclusions of the Committee on
Relations with the Host Country contained in paragraph 73 of its report;
2.
Considers that the maintenance of appropriate conditions for the
normal work of the delegations and the missions accredited to the United
Nations is in the interests of the United Nations and all Member States, and
expresses the hope that the host country will continue to take all measures
necessary to prevent any interference with the functioning of missions;
3.
Expresses its appreciation for the efforts made by the host
country, and hopes that problems raised at the meetings of the Committee will
continue to be resolved in a spirit of cooperation and in accordance with
international law;
4.
Voices its concern that the amount of financial indebtedness
resulting from non-compliance with contractual obligations of certain missions
accredited to the United Nations has increased to alarming proportions,
reminds all permanent missions to the United Nations, their personnel and
Secretariat personnel of their responsibilities to meet such obligations, and
expresses the hope that the efforts undertaken by the Committee, in
consultation with all concerned, will lead to a solution of this problem;
5.
Welcomes the lifting of travel controls by the host country with
regard to certain missions and staff members of the Secretariat of certain
nationalities, and expresses the hope that the remaining travel restrictions
will be removed by the host country as soon as possible, and in this regard
notes the positions of the affected States, of the Secretary-General and of
the host country;
6.
Welcomes also the measures taken at the ports of entry by the host
country at the request of Member States, as well as the efforts of the
Committee to explore the possibilities for the diplomatic community to be
provided with more affordable dental and health services;
7.
Requests the Secretary-General to remain actively engaged in all
aspects of the relations of the United Nations with the host country;
8.
Requests the Committee to continue its work, in conformity with
General Assembly resolution 2819 (XXVI) of 15 December 1971;
9.
Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fiftieth
session the item entitled "Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host
Country".
84th plenary meeting
9 December 1994