Affirms that the prompt restitution to a country of its objets d'art, monuments, museum pieces, manuscripts and documents by another country. without charge, is calculated to strengthen international cooperation inasmuch as it constitutes just reparation for damage done;
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Recognizes the special obligations in this connexion of those countries which had access to such valuable objects only as a result of colonial or foreign occupation;
3
Calls upon all the States concerned to prohibit the expropriation of works of art from Territories still under colonial or alien domination;
4
Invitesthe Secretary-General, in con,ultation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and Member St:1tci,. to submit a report to the General Assembly at its thirtieth session on the progress achieved.
2206th plenary mcctinr:
18 December I 973
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