The situation in Cambodia : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

The General Assembly,

Having considered the item entitled "The situation in Cambodia",

Convinced that an early, just and durable solution of the Cambodia conflict achieved through national reconciliation among the Cambodian parties free from external interference, within the framework for a comprehensive political settlement, will contribute to regional and international peace and security,

Noting that the Jakarta informal meetings on Cambodia have made a significant contribution towards achieving a comprehensive settlement,

Further noting that the Paris Conference on Cambodia, which met from 30 July to 30 August 1989, made progress in elaborating a wide variety of elements necessary for reaching a comprehensive political settlement,

Welcoming Security Council resolution 668 (1990) of 20 September 1990,

Welcoming also an enhanced role for the United Nations in Cambodia and the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General within the framework for a comprehensive political settlement,

Recognizing that international humanitarian assistance has alleviated the suffering of the Cambodian people, particularly those who have sought temporary refuge in neighbouring countries,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General and the progress towards a comprehensive political settlement,

1.         Reiterates the urgent need for a comprehensive political settlement as outlined in the framework for a comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodia conflict, which has been endorsed by the Security Council in its resolution 668 (1990) and which the Paris Conference on Cambodia is called upon to elaborate and adopt;

2.         Welcomes the acceptance of this framework in its entirety by all the Cambodian parties, as the basis for settling the Cambodia conflict, at the informal meeting of the Cambodian parties in Jakarta on 10 September 1990 and their commitment to it;

3.         Further welcomes the commitment of the Cambodian parties, in full co-operation with all other participants in the Paris Conference on Cambodia, to elaborating this framework into a comprehensive political settlement through the processes of the Conference;

4.         Welcomes, in particular, the agreement reached by all Cambodian parties in Jakarta forming a Supreme National Council as the unique legitimate body and source of authority in which, throughout the transitional period, the independence, national sovereignty and unity of Cambodia is embodied;

5.         Notes that the Supreme National Council will therefore represent Cambodia externally and occupy the seat of Cambodia at the United Nations, in the United Nations specialized agencies and in other international institutions and international conferences;

6.         Urges that, in working towards the goal of a comprehensive political settlement, the Cambodian leaders should co-operate in assuming their responsibilities in order to achieve national reconciliation;

7.         Further urges all parties to the conflict to exercise maximum self-restraint so as to create the peaceful climate required to facilitate the achievement and the implementation of a comprehensive political settlement;

8.         Calls upon the Co-Presidents of the Paris Conference on Cambodia to intensify their consultations with a view to reconvening the Conference, whose task will be to elaborate and adopt the comprehensive political settlement and draw up a detailed plan of implementation in accordance with the framework for a comprehensive political settlement;

9.         Stresses that an enhanced role for the United Nations in Cambodia, charged with a clear and practical mandate, would help achieve the goal of the exercise of the right to self-determination for the Cambodian people through free and fair elections organized and conducted by the United Nations in a neutral political environment with full respect for the national sovereignty of Cambodia;

10.       Encourages the Secretary-General to continue, within the context of preparations for reconvening the Paris Conference on Cambodia and on the basis of the present resolution, preparatory studies to assess the resource implications, timing and other considerations relevant to the role of the United Nations;

11.       Reiterates its deep appreciation to the Secretary-General for his efforts in co-ordinating humanitarian relief assistance and in monitoring its distribution, and requests him to intensify such efforts as necessary;

12.       Expresses its deep appreciation once again to donor countries, the United Nations and its agencies and other national and international humanitarian organizations that have rendered assistance to the Cambodian people and appeals to them to provide financial and material resources for the speedy repatriation and rehabilitation of Cambodian displaced persons as well as for the economic and social reconstruction of Cambodia;

13.       Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its forty-sixth session on the implementation of the present resolution;

14.       Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its forty-sixth session the item entitled "The situation in Cambodia".