Inclusion of Russian Among the Working Languages of the General Assembly (Amendment to Rule 51 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly) and Question of Including Russian and Spanish Among the Working Languages of the Security Council

A/RES/2479(XXIII)View PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1969.

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4 subjects

Rules of Procedure Russian Language Spanish Language Working Languages

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Recalling its resolution 2359 B (XXII) of 19 December 1967 on the use of the working languages, which pointed out that the use of severa! languages by the United Nations could constitute not a hindrance but rather an enrichment and a means of attaining the objectives of the Charter of the United N ations,

Having examined the relevant part of the report submitted by the Secretary-General,30

Decides to include Russian among the working languages of the General Assembly and to amend accordingly rule 51 of the rules of procedure of the Assembly;

Considers it desirable to include Russian and Spanish among the working languages of the Security Council;

Requesls the Secretary-General to transmit the present resolution to the President of the Security Council.

21 December 1968.

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