Bandung conference

A. ECONOMIC COOPERATION

1. The Conference of Asia and Africa understands the urgent need to promote the economic development of the Asia and Africa region. The Conference participants expressed their common desire for economic cooperation based on mutual interest and respect for national sovereignty (...) 5. The Conference of Asia and Africa recommends that the participating countries take collective action to stabilize international prices and demand for raw materials through bilateral and multilateral agreements and that, to the extent that it turns out to be feasible and desirable, they will equally approach this issue in the UN Permanent Advisory Commission on Trade and other zhdunarodnyh bodies.

B. CULTURAL COOPERATION

1. The Conference of Asia and Africa is convinced that one of the most powerful means of promoting mutual understanding between countries is the development of cultural cooperation. Asia and Africa are the cradle of great religions and civilizations, enriching other cultures and civilizations in the process of their own enrichment. Consequently, the cultures of Asia and Africa are based on spiritual and common foundations. Unfortunately, over the past centuries, cultural ties between the countries of Asia and Africa have been broken. The peoples of Asia and Africa are now inspired by a strong and sincere desire to renew their old cultural ties and establish new ones, taking into account the conditions in the modern world ... 2. The Conference of Asian and African countries takes into account the fact that the existence of colonialism in many parts of Asia and Africa, whatever This form did not wear, it not only hinders cultural cooperation, but also suppresses the national cultures of peoples ... The Conference condemns such a denial of fundamental rights in the field of education and culture in some parts of Asia and Af iki, carried out in this and other forms of cultural suppression; in particular, the conference condemns racism as a means of suppressing culture.

C. HUMAN RIGHTS AND SELF-DEFINITION

1. The Conference of Asia and Africa declares its full support for the basic principles of human rights set forth in the Charter of the United Nations, takes note of the universal Declaration of human rights as a common model for all peoples and all nations. The Conference expresses its full support for the principle of self-determination of peoples and nations, as set out in the Charter of the United Nations, and takes note of the United Nations resolution on the rights of peoples and nations to self-determination, which is a prerequisite for the full enjoyment of all fundamental human rights. 2. The Conference of Asia and Africa condemns the policies and practices of racial segregation and discrimination, which are the foundation of government relations and human relations in large parts of Africa and other parts of the world. Such behavior is not only a gross violation of human rights, but also a denial of the fundamental values ​​of civilization and human dignity. The Conference expresses its ardent sympathy and support for the courageous position taken by victims of racial discrimination, in particular those of African, Indian and Pakistani descent in South Africa; expresses admiration for those who support their cause; reaffirms the determination of the peoples of the countries of Asia and Africa to destroy all traces of racism that may still occur in their own countries; and undertakes to use all his moral influence in order to warn against the danger of falling into their struggle for the eradication of racism in the same evil.

D. PROBLEMS OF DEPENDENT PEOPLES

1. The Conference of Asian and African countries discussed the problems of dependent peoples, colonialism and evil stemming from the fact that peoples are subject to foreign domination and exploitation. The Conference agreed: a) to declare that colonialism in all its manifestations is an evil that must be quickly suppressed; (b) Reaffirm that subjugation of peoples to foreign enslavement, domination and exploitation constitutes a denial of fundamental human rights, which is contrary to the Charter of the United Nations and impedes the promotion of international peace and cooperation; c) express its support for the cause of freedom and independence of all such peoples; (1) to call on the countries concerned to grant freedom and independence to such peoples. 2. In view of the unresolved situation in North Africa and the stubborn denial of the right of self-determination to the peoples of North Africa, the Conference of Asian and African countries expresses its support for the rights of the peoples of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia to self-determination and independence and calls on the French Government to immediately reach a peaceful settlement of this issue.

E. OTHER PROBLEMS

1. In view of the tension in the Middle East caused by the situation in Palestine and the danger posed by this tension for world peace, the Conference of Asian and African countries expresses its support for the rights of Arabs in Palestine and calls for the implementation of the resolution United Nations on the question of Palestine, as well as towards a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question. 2. The Conference of Asia and Africa, in accordance with its attitude towards the abolition of colonialism, supports Indonesia’s position on the issue of Western Irian, based on the relevant agreements between Indonesia and the Netherlands ... 3. The Conference of Asian and African countries supports the position of Yemen on the issue of Aden and Southern parts of Yemen, known as protectorates, and also calls on interested parties to come to a peaceful settlement of the dispute.

F. PROMOTING A UNIVERSAL PEACE AND COOPERATION

1. The Conference of Asia and Africa, noting the fact that several States are still not admitted to the United Nations, believes that for effective cooperation to ensure world peace, membership in the United Nations must be universal, and calls on the Security Council to support admission of all those states that meet the requirements of the Charter in relation to membership. According to the Conference of the countries of Asia and Africa, the following countries represented at the conference meet such conditions: Cambodia, Ceylon, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Libya, Nepal and the United Vietnam. The Conference considers that the representation of the countries of Asia and Africa in the Security Council from the point of view of the principle of equitable geographical distribution is insufficient. The Conference is of the view that, with regard to the allocation of non-permanent seats, the countries of Asia and Africa, which, according to the agreement reached in London in 1946, are denied election, should be given the opportunity to join the Security Council so that they can make a more effective contribution to maintaining international peace and security. 2. The Conference of the countries of Asia and Africa, having examined the existing dangerous international situation and the risk of world war threatening all mankind, which would use the destructive force of all types of weapons, including nuclear and thermonuclear weapons, draws the attention of all countries to the terrible consequences that such a war if it broke out. The Conference considers that disarmament and the prohibition of the production, experimentation and use of nuclear and thermonuclear weapons are absolutely necessary to save humanity and civilization from fear and the prospect of complete destruction ... Until the general ban on the production of nuclear and thermonuclear weapons, the Conference calls on all interested powers to agree on a temporary cessation of experiments with such weapons.

G. DECLARATION OF PROMOTING A UNIVERSAL PEACE AND COOPERATION

... Free from mistrust and fear, and imbued with trust and goodwill towards each other, countries should be tolerant and live in peace with each other, as good neighbors, and develop friendly cooperation based on the following principles: 1. Respect for fundamental human rights, and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. 2. Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. 3. The recognition of the equality of all races and the equality of all nations, large and small. 4. Abstinence from intervention and interference in the internal affairs of another country. 5. Respect for the right of each country to individual or collective defense in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. 6. (A). Refrain from using collective defense agreements in the private interests of any of the great powers. (AT). Abstinence of any country from exerting pressure on other countries. 7. Abstinence from acts or threats of aggression or the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any country. 8. Settlement of all international disputes by peaceful means - such as negotiation, conciliation, arbitration or legal settlement, as well as other peaceful means at the option of the Parties, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. 9. Promotion of mutual interests and cooperation. 10. Respect for justice and international obligations. The Asia and Africa Conference recommends that the 5 initiating countries consider convening the next conference, in consultation with other participating countries.

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