2. Notes with satisfaction that in the Committee on Disarmament there was no objection, in principle, to the idea of such an international convention; 3. Commends the decision of the Committee on Disarmament to continue the negotiations on this subject at the beginning of its 1980 session; 4. Requests the Committee on Disarmament to continue the negotiations on this subject on a priority basis during its 1980 session with a view to their early conclusion with the elaboration of a convention to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons; 5. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its thirty-fifth session an item entited "Conclusion of an international convention on the strengthening of the security of non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons". RECORDED VOTE ON RESOLUTION 34/84: In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Abstaining: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Absent: China, Colombia, Democratic Kampuchea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Conclusion of an international convention to assure the non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons 34/85. The General Assembly, Bearing in mind the need to allay the legitimate concern of the States of the world with regard to ensuring lasting security for their peoples, Convinced that nuclear weapons pose the greatest threat to mankind and to the survival of civilization, Deeply concerned at the continuation of the arms race, in particular the nuclear arms race, and the threat to mankind due to the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons, Convinced that nuclear disarmament and the complete elimination of nuclear weapons are essential to remove the danger of nuclear war, Tak ing into account the principle of the non-use of force or threat of force enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, Deeply concerned about the possibility of the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, Recognizing that the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of non-nuclear-weapon States need to be safeguarded against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, Considering that, until nuclear disarmament is achieved on a universal basis, it is imperative for the international community to develop, as appropriate, effective measures to ensure the security of non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons from any quarter, Recognizing that effective measures to assure the non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons can constitute a positive contribution to the prevention of the spread of nuclear weapons, Recalling its resolution 3261 G (XXIX) of 9 December 1974, Further recalling its resolution 31/189 C of 21 December 1976, Bearing in mind paragraph 59 of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly, 59/ in which it requested the nuclear-weapon States urgently to conclude, as appropriate, effective arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, Desirous of promoting the implementation of the relevant provisions of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session, Recalling its resolution 33/72 of 14 December 1978, Welcoming the in-depth consideration of the item entitled "Effective international arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons" by the Committee on Disarmament and the establishment of an ad hoc working group under the aegis of the Committee to conduct negotiations on the subject, 60/ Noting the drafts of an international convention submitted on this item in the Committee on Disarmament, Further noting the report of the Committee on Disarmament, including the report of the ad hoc working group, 61/ Noting the decision of the Sixth Conference of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Countries 62/ calling on the Committee on Disarmament to elaborate, during its next session in 1980, the international convention to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, Also noting similar recommendations made in the relevant resolution of the Tenth Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, 63/ Further noting the general support expressed during its thirty-fourth session for the elaboration of an international convention to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, 1. Affirms the conclusion of the Committee on Disarmament that there is a wide recognition of the urgent need to reach agreement on effective international arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons; 2. Notes with satisfaction that in the Committee on Disarmament there is no objection, in principle, to the idea of an international convention to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons; 59/ Resolution S-10/2. 60/ Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-fourth Session, Supplement No. 27 (A/34/27), paras. 44-51. 3. Endorses the decision of the Committee on Disarmament to continue negotiations on this subject at the beginning of its 1980 session; 4. Recommends that the Committee on Disarmament should conclude during its 1980 session effective international arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, taking into account the widespread support for the conclusion of an international convention and giving consideration to any other proposals designed to secure the same objective; 5. Decides to consider at its thirty-fifth session the question of the "Conclusion of an international convention to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons". RECORDED VOTE ON RESOLUTION 34/85: In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Abstaining: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Denmark, France, Federal Republic of Absent: Albania, Colombia, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Malawi, Nicaragua, Saint Lucia, Strengthening of the security of non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons 34/86. The General Assembly, Convinced of the need to promote international peace and security, Recognizing the legitimate security concerns of all States, Convinced of the importance of effective efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, Recognizing that effective measures to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons can constitute a positive contribution to the prevention of the spread of nuclear weapons, Tak ing note of paragraph 59 of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly 64/ which called upon the nuclear-weapon States to pursue, as appropriate, effective arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, Resolution S-10/2. 1. Decides to transmit to the Committee on Disarmament the views of States concerning the non-use of nuclear weapons, avoidance of nuclear war and related matters; 2. Requests the Committee on Disarmament to take those views into appropriate consideration and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its thirty-fifth session. Emphasizing again the importance of an effective follow-up of the relevant recommendations and decisions adopted at its tenth special session, Welcoming the consensus recommendations of the Disarmament Commission adopted by consensus concerning the elements of a comprehensive programme on disarmament, 42/ Considering the important role and contribution that the Disarmament Commission can play in examining and making recommendations on various problems in the field of disarmament and in the promotion of the implementation of the relevant decisions of the tenth special session, Recalling section II of its resolution 33/71 H of 14 December 1978, 1. Endorses the report of the Disarmament Commission and the recommendations contained therein on the elements of a comprehensive programme on disarmament; 2. Requests the Disarmament Commission to continue its work in accordance with its mandate, as set down in paragraph 118 of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly 43/ and, to that end, to meet for a period not exceeding four weeks during 1980, beginning on 12 May 1980; 3. Further requests the Disarmament Commission to continue the consideration of the agenda items contained in section II of resolution 33/71 H, with the aim of elaborating, within the framework and in accordance with the priorities established at the tenth special session, a general approach to negotiations on nuclear and conventional disarmament; 4. Requests the Disarmament Commission to submit a report on its work and its recommendations on paragraph 2 above to the General Assembly at its thirty-fifth session; 5. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit to the Disarmament Commission the report of the Committee on Disarmament, 44/ together with all the official records of the thirty-fourth session of the General Assembly on disarmament matters, and to render all the necessary assistance that it may require for implementing this resolution; 6. Further requests the Secretary-General to transmit to the Committee on Disarmament the report and the recommendations of the Disarmament Commission on the elements of a comprehensive programme of disarmament; 7. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its thirty-fifth session the item entitled "Report of the Disarmament Commission". 41/ Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-fourth Session, Supplement No. 42 (A/34/42) 42/ Ibid., para. 19. 43/ Resolution S-10/2. 44/ Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-fourth Session, Supplement No. 27 (A/34/27). Emphasizing the urgent need for and the importance of wide and continud mobilization of world public opinion in support of halting and reversing the arms race, especially the nuclear arms race in all its aspects, Noting with satisfaction the broad and active support of Governments, international and national organizations for the decision taken by the General Assembly at its tenth special session regarding the proclamation of the week starting 24 October, the day of the foundation of the United Nations, as a week devoted to fostering the objectives of disarmament, Recalling its resolutions 33/71 D and G of 14 December 1978, Recognizing the need for active involvement of the relevant specialized agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency, within their areas of competence, in promoting the cause of disarmament, and, in particular, in holding Disarmament Week, 1. Takes note with satisfaction of the reports of the Secretary-General on measures taken by governmental and non-governmental organizations to foster the objective of disarmament and elements of a model programme for Disarmament Week; 45/ 2. Invites all States that so desire, in carrying out appropriate measures at the local level on the occasion of Disarmament Week, to take into account the elements of the model programme prepared by the Secretary-General; 3. Invites the relevant specialized agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency to intensify activities, within their areas of competence, to disseminate information on the consequences of the arms race and requests them to inform the Secretary-General accordingly; 4. Invites Governments, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 33/71 D, to inform the Secretary-General of activities undertaken to promote the objective of Disarmament Week; 5. Invites international non-governmental organizations to take an active part in holding Disarmament Week and to inform the Secretary-General of the activities undertaken; 6. Requests the Secretary-General, in accordance with paragraph 4 of resolution 33/71 D, to submit to the General Assembly at its thirty-fifth session a report containing the information referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 above. J Nuclear weapons in all aspects The General Assembly, Reaffirming that nuclear weapons pose the most serious threat to mankind and its survival and that it is therefore essential to proceed with nuclear disarmament and the complete elimination of nuclear weapons, Reaffirming also that all nuclear-weapon States, in particular those which possess the most important nuclear arsenals, bear a special responsibility for the fulfilment of the task of achieving the goals of nuclear disarmament, Stressing again that priority in disarmament negotiations should be given to nuclear weapons, and referring to paragraphs 49 and 54 of the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly, 46/ Recalling its resolution 33/71 H of 14 December 1978, Noting with satisfaction that in 1979 the Committee on Disarmament started to consider the substance of the item of its agenda entitled "Nuclear weapons in all aspects", 45/ A/34/436 and A/34/457 and Add.1. 46/ Resolution S-10/2. |