Disarmament issues, especially nuclear matters, acted on by General Assembly. (includes article on improving international peace and security)

UN Chronicle | February 1, 1987 | Copyright

The General Assembly on 3 and 4 December adopted 65 resolutions and 2 decisions relating to various disarmament matters, including more than 20 dealing with nuclear issues. The texts, summarized below, had been discussed and recommended for adoption by the Assembly's First Committee (Political and Security). Assembly votes appear in parentheses.

The Assembly, expressing concern at the continuing arms race "which aggravates international peace and security and also diverts vast resources urgently needed for economic and social development", decided (resolution 41/60 ...

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