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The Right to Self-Determination and Decolonisation
We reiterate the continued validity of the fundamental rights of all peoples to self-determination exercise of which, in the case of peoples under colonial or alien domination and foreign occupation, is essential to ensure the eradication of all these situations and to guarantee universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms We strongly condemn ongoing brutal Suppression of the legitimate aspirations for self-determination of peoples under colonial or alien domination and foreign occupation in various regions of the world
We reaffirm the Inalienable right of peoples or non-self-governing territories to self-determination and independence in accordance with United Nations General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960 regardless of the territory's size, geographical location, population and limited natural resources. We renew our commitment to hasten the complete elimination or colonialism, and support the effective implementation of the Plan of Action of the Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism. In this regard, we propose the declaration of a new Decade for the elimination of Colonialism to commence in 2001. We reaffirm in this context that the principle of self-determination with respect to the remaining territories within the framework of the Program or Action Should be implemented . In accordance with the wishes of the people consistent with United Nations General Assembly resolutions and the Charter or the United Nations.
In the context of the implementation of UNGA resolution 1514 (XV), we reiterate that any attempt aim at the partial or total disruption of the national unity and the I territorial integrity of a country is incompatible with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We also reaffirm the right of all people that have been Subjected to colonialism to receive full compensation for the human and material losses they suffered as e result of colonialism foreign occupation and I alien domination
We call for the full implementation of relevant UNESCO resolutions and decisions relating to the restitution of cultural property of peoples formerly under colonial rule and urge that payment of applicable compensation be made in conformity with United Nations General Assembly resolutions and the return or cultural property to their countries of origin. They also affirmed the right of the Non-Aligned Countries to preserve their cultures and protect their national heritage. which are the basis of the cultural identity of these Countries.
We reaffirm once again the right of the people of Puerto Rico to self-determination end independence on the basis of resolution 1514 (XV) of the United Nations General Assembly. We take note of the resolution on Puerto Rico by the Committee on July 6 1999, which, inter alia, requested the US Government, to order the halt of its armed forces military drills and maneuvers of Vieques. Island and to withdraw from the occupied territory of Vieques. We request the Committee of 24 to continue actively pursuing the issue of Puerto Rico
We reiterate our strong Support for the Committee of 24, which is an important subsidiary body of the GA of the UN. and express our desire that the said body would .continue to receive both the adequate human and financial resources aimed at actively pursuing its work in order to determine the interests of the peoples of non- self governing terrl1ories regarding their future political status, for which 8 number of actions. such as visiting missions and regional seminars are totally adequate and necessary. For this purpose, we once again call upon the Administering Powers to grant their full support to the activities of the Committee.
Disarmament and International Security
We reaffirm and reiterate the long standing principled positions of the Movement on disarmament and international security including the decisions taken at the XII Summit in Durban.
CHAPTER II: ANALYSIS OF THE INTERNATIONAl SITUATION
PALESTINE AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Palestine
We reaffirm the Positions taken by the XII Summit in Durban on the Question of Palestine and the Situation in the Middle east. We unequivocally support the Inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to return to their homeland and to have their own Independent State with Jerusalem as its capital, and we reiterate Our demand for the withdrawal of Israel, the Occupying Power, from all of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem, and the other Arab territories occupied since 1967. We call for the implementation of all United Nations resolutions on the question of Palestine, and reaffirm the permanent responsibility of the United Nations towards the question of Palestine until it is effectively solved in all its aspects.
We reaffirm the Movement's position on Occupied East Jerusalem, including on illegal Israeli actions aimed at changing the legal status and demographic composition of the city the illegal Israeli settlements and the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention or 1949 to a the Occupied Palestinian Territory including Jerusalem, We demand that Israel, the occupying Power, implement Security Council resolutions in this regard and abide by its legal obligations. We welcome the convening of the conference of the High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention on Measures to Enforce the Convention In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem on 15 Ju1y1999, as recommended by the resolutions of the 10 Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly. We further welcome the important statement by the Conference which reaffirms the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention to the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem and we reiterate support for the reconvening of the Conference should the need arise We reiterate that Israeli representation In the work of the General Assembly must be in conform;ty with international law, thus ensuring that Israeli credentials do not cover the territories Occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem. We urge the meetings of international organizations shall not be convened in occupied Jerusalem. We reaffirm Our support for the Bethlehem 2000 Project In the Palestinian city of Bethlehem and express confidence that the increased assistance and engagement or the international community will ensure the successful commemoration of the event.
Syrian Golan
We reaffirm that all measures and actions taken. or to be taken by Israel the occupying power such as its illegal decision of 14 December 1981 that purports to alter the legal physical and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan and its institutional structure as well as the Israeli measures to apply Its jurisdiction and administration there, are null and void. We also reaffirm that all such measures and actions constitute a flagrant violation of international taw. international conventions. the Charter and decisions of the United Nations particularly Security Council resolution 497 (1981) the Fourth Geneva Convention of 12 August 1949 on the protection of civilians in time of war, and the defiance of will of the international community. We demand that Israel comply with Security Council resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan, to the lines of 4 June 1967, in implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 and 338. and that Israel adheres to the Madrid terms of reference based on the principle of land for peace, which are in their entirety considered to be a primary and basic element in the negotiation process that should be adhered to including the immediate commencement of the demarcation of the 4 June, 1967 1ine.
We reaffirm our unwavering support and solidarity with the Syrian just demand a"d rights to restore the full Syrian sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan on the basis of the terms of reference of the Madrid peace process, the decisions of the international legitimacy. as well as the principle of land for peace. We demand that Israel respect all commitments and pledges it entered into with the aim of laying down the bases for a Substantive progress on the Syrian Israeli track.
Lebanon
while expressing our deep concern over the continued Israeli aggression against Lebanon and the ensuing illegal detainment of Lebanese nationals loss of civilian lives and extensive destruction of property and infrastructure, we call on Israel to withdraw immediately, completely and unconditionally (from South Lebanon and the Western Bekaa to the Internationally recognized boundaries in compliance with Security Council resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978) and to fully and strictly respect the territorial integrity, sovereignty and Political independence of Lebanon. We also maintain. that any conditions put forward by Israel for the implementation resolution 425 (1978) would alter its legal and political structure and are hence unacceptable.
The Peace Process
We reaffirm the need to achieve comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East We affirm our determination to actively strive towards the attainment of this objective. We reiterate our support for the Middle East Peace Process based on Security Council resolutions 242. 338 and 425 and the principle of land for peace. We further reiterate the need for compliance with and implementation of the agreements reached between the Palestine liberation Organization and Israel as well as the fulfillment
of the commitments and pledges made in accordance with the terms of reference of the Madrid Conference and the ensuing negotiations. We reiterate the need to fully respect and adhere to the September 2000 deadline set for the achievement of the final Settlement. In this Context We believe that the United Nations Millennium 5Jrnmit should serve as a additional and natural deadline In which Palestine should participate 89 a UN Member State. We express our grave concern over the current state of affairs in the peace process, particularly the recent disruption of this process on the Syrian and Lebanese tracks. In this regard, We consider the attempts by the Israeli, Government to change the terms of reference of the peace process and create a new reality on the ground, as well as its failure to give priority to the core questions. to be an obstacle On the way of realization of peace.
In view of the urgency and seriousness of the situation, we request the Non-Aligned Movement Countries to Increase pressure and use all available measures on regional and international level to ensure Israel compliance with the terms of reference of the Madrid Conference end the principle of land for peace and Israeli full implementation of all agreements, undertakings, and commitments reached by the concerned parties on all tracks during the peace talks. We also affirm that the failure by the Israeli Government to respond Positively would require the Non-Aligned Movement Members to take further appropriate measures.
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