UNITED NATIONS

Resolution A/50/24

AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA OF 10 DECEMBER 1982 RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF STRADDLING FISH STOCKS AND HIGHLY MIGRATORY FISH STOCKS

(5 December 1995)

The General Assembly,

Recalling its resolutions 47/192 of 22 December 1992, 48/194 of 21 December 1993 and 49/121 of 19 December 1994, concerning the United Nations Conference on Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks,

Taking note of resolutions I and II adopted by the Conference,^1/

Recognizing the importance of the regular consideration and review of developments relating to the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks,

Taking note also of the report of the Secretary-General of 12 October 1995 on the work of the Conference,^2/

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^1/ A/50/550, annex II; see also A/CONF.164/38, annex.

^2/ A/50/550.

1. Expresses its appreciation to the United Nations Conference on Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks for discharging its mandate under resolution 47/192 with the adoption of the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks;^3/

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^3/ Ibid., annex I; see also A/CONF.164/37.

2. Welcomes the opening for signature of the Agreement on 4 December 1995;

3. Emphasizes the importance of the early entry into force and effective implementation of the Agreement;

4. Calls upon all States and the other entities referred to in article 1, paragraph 2(b), of the Agreement that have not done so