PerformanceReportoftheChairofthe15thSummit(NAM2012-Doc.3)

NAM 2012/Doc.3

Performance Report of the Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement

on the Implementation of

the Sharm El Sheikh Plan of Action

(July 2009 – August 2012)

Reference Actions and initiatives Implementation/ Comments FINAL DOCUMENT CHAPTER I: GLOBAL ISSUES Non-Aligned Movement: Role and Methods of Work

Para. 16.1

1.1 Continue making progress in the process of revitalizing and strengthening the Movement with a view to achieving the purposes outlined in both the Declaration on the Purposes and Principles and the Role of the Non-Aligned Movement in the Present International Juncture and the Document on the Methodology of the Non-Aligned Movement adopted at the 14th NAM Summit in Havana, which will enable the Movement to deal effectively with the challenges looming ahead. Consolidate the pro-active approach in the working dynamic of the Movement, maintaining and increasing our capacity to bring forth on behalf of the NAM concrete proposals in the debates and presentation of resolutions and other initiatives at the various United Nations organs and other international fora where NAM is represented. The NAM Plan of Action adopted at the 15th NAM Summit held in Sharm El Sheikh shall be reviewed when necessary during Ministerial Meetings in order to evaluate its implementation and to update it, accordingly.

- Ongoing Process. - The Chair, in coordination with all NAM Members, continues to work towards revitalizing and strengthening the Movement, including through fully utilizing the Working Groups and Caucuses as means to enhance coordination among NAM Members. It was also reaffirmed that within the implementation of the Sharm El Sheikh Declaration, which reflects the institutional positions of the Movement regarding various international issues, and the implementation of the Commemorative Declaration on the 50th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement, highlighting the past achievements of the Movement and its future role, as well as the documents adopted by the previous NAM Summits and Ministerial Conferences, due consideration has been given to maximizing the ability of the Movement to deal with the current rapidly evolving global situations, crises and challenges.

- As a result of the activities of the Chair, supported by the NAM Troika, and in recognition of the role of the Movement in world affairs, Azerbaijan and Fiji joined the Non-Aligned Movement as a full member during the XVI NAM Ministerial Conference held in Bali, Indonesia, in May 2011. - To strengthen the relationship between the Non-Aligned Movement and its Observers Countries, and upon the request of the Permanent Mission of Serbia to the United Nations, the Chair of the NAM CoB convened an informal meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, at the Ambassadorial level, on 27 March 2012 with H.E. Minister Vuck Jeremić, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, where he briefed the Coordinating Bureau on Serbia’s position regarding certain international issues. - The Movement continues to actively participate in various United Nations Organs and in other international foras, and continues to play a leading role in all relevant negotiating processes.

Para. 16.2

1.2 Disseminate the outcome documents of the XV Non-Aligned Movement Summit as official documents of the United Nations system, as appropriate.

- The outcome documents of the XV NAM Summit, held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on 15 and 16 July 2009, have been issued as official documents of the 63rd session of the General Assembly and the Security Council as follows: 1. Final Document (A/63/965-S/2009/514). 2. Sharm El Sheikh Summit Declaration (A/63/970-S/2009/518). 3. Special Declaration of the Heads of State and Government of

the Non-Aligned Movement on the necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba (A/63/967-S/2009/515).

4. Non-Aligned Movement Heads of State and Government Special Declaration on Nelson Mandela International Day – 18 July (A/63/968-S/2009/516).

5. Non-Aligned Movement Heads of State and Government Declaration on Palestine (A/63/969-S/2009/517).

- Moreover, the Chair issued a White Book "Egypt and the Non-Aligned Movement 1955 - 2010 from Bandung to Sharm El-Sheikh", containing a comprehensive inventory of all documents adopted by NAM, to serve as a documentary of the history of the Movement. - Furthermore, the outcome documents of the 16th NAM Ministerial Conference and Commemorative Meeting, held in Bali, Indonesia, in May 2011, were issued as official documents of the 65th session of the General Assembly and the Security Council under the Symbols of A/65/896 and S/2011/407, namely: the Bali Final Document/ Bali Commemorative Declaration/ Statement on the Palestinian Political Prisoners in Israeli Jails and detention centres/ Declaration on Palestine/ Statement on the total elimination of Nuclear Weapons. - The content of the Outcome Documents was and continues to be the basis for NAM Statements in all organs of the United Nations.

Para. 16.3

1.3 Expand the NAM’s scope wherever its members consider it more appropriate within the UN agencies or at other relevant international organizations or bodies, in accordance with the decisions adopted at the XV NAM Summit Conference, held in Sharm El Sheikh in 2009, as well as the XIV NAM Summit Conference, held in Havana, in 2006, and 15th Ministerial Conference held in Tehran, in 2008.

- The NAM Coordinating Bureau has expended its activities to cover UN Women, Review of the Peacebuilding Commission and review of the Human Rights Council, and participated actively in the elaboration of the “New Horizon” concept in Peacekeeping and strengthening the civilian capacity in Peacebuilding. - The NAM Chapters have increased the visibility and the role of the Movement in their activities within the International Organizations where the NAM is represented.

Para. 16.4

1.4 Strengthen and manifest the unity and solidarity among the membership of the Movement, particularly with those Non-Aligned Countries whose peoples are living under colonial or alien domination or foreign occupation, and with those experiencing external threats of use of force, acts of aggression or unilateral coercive measures, living in abject poverty or suffering ill-health, and victims of natural disasters, bearing in mind that the Movement cannot afford lack of unity and solidarity under those circumstances;

- To strengthen unity and solidarity, the Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement issued the following Communiqués: 1. The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday 12

January 2010 (13 January 2010). 2. The extreme weather condition in Mongolia (10 February

2010). 3. The racist acts against migrants (10 February 2010). 4. The devastating earthquake that struck Chile on 27 February

2010 (2 March 2010).

- The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement in New York issued the following Communiqués and Statements: 1. The situation in Honduras (23 September 2009). 2. The tropical storm that hit the Philippines (28 September 2009). 3. The situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including

East-Jerusalem (28 September 2009). 4. The earthquake that struck West Sumatera Province in

Indonesia (1 October 2009). 5. The new security measures by the United States transportation

security administration for international flights to the United States from 14 NAM Member Countries (27 January 2010).

6. The signing of the Framework Agreement between the Sudanese Government and the Justice and Equality Movement. (26 February 2010).

7. The Israeli Government decision to build new settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East-Jerusalem (10 March 2010).

8. The Israeli Military order threatening the deportation of thousands of Palestinian civilians from the West Bank (19 April 2010).

9. The illegal Israeli military aggression against the civilian maritime convoy of humanitarian aid en route to the Gaza Strip (4 June 2010).

10. The regrettable events that took place in Ecuador on the morning of 30 September 2010 (First of October 2010).

11. The biannual Conference of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Industry and Policy Approaches to Foster Green Growth in Tourism, rejecting the proclamation made by the Israeli Minister of Tourism alleging that Countries attending the Conference are de facto endorsing and recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s undivided Capital. (15 October 2010).

12. The continuation of illegal Israeli settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East-Jerusalem, and the obstruction of the Peace Process. (13 December 2010).

13. The situation of Palestinian Political Prisoners (17 October 2011).

14. The continuation of the illegal settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the withholding of the Palestinian tax revenues by Israel (10 November 2011).

15. The terrorist attack that occurred in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran, causing the death of Mr. Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, the Iranian nuclear scientist (12 January 2012).

16. The incident of the violation of the air space of the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 December 2011 (17 January 2012).

17. Condemnation of the Israeli obstruction of the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine in Ramallah.

- On 19 August 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Movement, in the General Assembly plenary meeting to consider the humanitarian situation resulting from floods in Pakistan, in expression of the Movement’s solidarity with the Government and People of Pakistan. - On 12 October 2011, the Chair delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the Security Council debate on “Maintenance of international peace and security in Africa: Security Sector Reform”.

Para. 16.5

1.5 Sustain the process of reviewing, analysing and strengthening the positions of the Movement on international issues, with a view to further ensure the adherence to and promotion of its Founding Principles and the principles adopted at the 14th NAM Summit, as well as further consolidate the common denominators among its membership;

- The process of reviewing and analyzing the positions of the Movement on international issues in order to consolidate the common denominators among its membership, is done through the monthly meetings of the NAM Coordinating Bureau in New York, as well as the role of the NAM Working Group and Caucuses, who report to the NAM Coordinating Bureau, in addition to the meetings of the NAM Chapters, where the NAM is represented.

Para. 16.6

1.6 Continue to review the role of the Movement in the context of current realities and improve, as appropriate, its structure and methods of work, including through strengthening existing mechanisms and arrangements and, creating new ones, as appropriate, and utilising them to the fullest, convening of regular meetings of such mechanisms and arrangements, generating a more focused and concise documentation, strengthening the role of the Chair as spokesperson of the Movement, working towards establishing a Back-up mechanism to assist the Chair, with the aim to continues promoting a more coordinated, effective and efficient Movement capable of responding in a timely manner to international developments affecting it and its Member Countries;

- Ongoing process, through strengthening the existing mechanism of the Movement, including the NAM Troika, at the Ministerial and Ambassadorial levels, and the role of the Chair as the spokesperson of the Movement in different multilateral foras where the Movement is represented or participating. The mechanisms and arrangements are under constant review and the provisions of this paragraph are going to be fully utilized in the implementation of the Bali Final Document and other documents to be adopted by the next Summit in Tehran.

Para. 16.7

1.7 Improve the coordination of the work of the existing mechanisms of the Movement in New York, Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, Paris and The Hague in the work of the relevant UN organs and agencies, upon identifying their respective priority areas of concern and competence, bearing in mind the position of the Coordinating Bureau in New York as the focal point for coordination of the Movement;

- Ongoing process, through the continuous coordination between the NAM Coordinating Bureau and the NAM Chapters in areas of their respective priority and competence, in order to ensure that the Movement speaks with one voice. - The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau addressed a Letter to the Secretary General, and to the President of the Security Council for the month of December 2009, transmitting a copy of the Letters addressed from the Chair of the NAM Chapter in Vienna to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and to the Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), reflecting the views of the NAM Vienna Chapter on the substantive content of resolution 1887. The letter was issued as an official document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2009/631. - The NAM Coordinating Bureau in New York is coordinating coordinated the activities pertaining to the review of the Human Rights Council with the NAM Chapter in Geneva, in order to ensure that the NAM position regarding this issue is appropriately reflected. - Egypt, in its capacity as Chair of NAM, delivered a statement at the High Level Meeting convened by the United Nations Secretary General on 24 September 2010 in New York on revitalizing the work of the Conference on Disarmament and

taking forward multilateral disarmament negotiations, in which the Movement reaffirmed its support for the early convening of a fourth special session of the General Assembly on disarmament. It also favored enhancement of the United Nations disarmament machinery, and reaffirmed that it was important to retain the nature, role and power of the Conference on Disarmament. - On 20 September 2011, the Foreign Ministers of the NAM Troika (Egypt, Cuba, The Islamic Republic of Iran) met and discussed the preparations for the 16th NAM Summit to be held in Tehran, The Islamic Republic of Iran, to be held in August 2012, and the preceding preparatory Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau to be held in Egypt in May 2012. The Ministers also discussed the progress achieved in the implementation of the Sharm El Sheikh Plan of Action and Declaration, and took stock of various activities of the Coordinating Bureau in New York and the NAM Chapters where the Movement is represented.

Para. 16.8

1.8 Expand and reinforce the ability and capacity of the Movement for initiative, representation and negotiation, as well as its ethical, political and moral strength and influence;

- Ongoing process with the support of all NAM Member States, and through strengthening coordination and consolidating common denominators among its membership, in order to ensure that the NAM speaks with one voice. - On 17 September 2009, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau assisted by the NAM Troika met with the President of the 64th session of the General Assembly to brief him on issues on the current General Assembly agenda, in particular the main issues of interest to the Non-Aligned Movement, which are reflected in Sharm El Sheikh Declaration adopted by the XV NAM Summit, in addition to the declarations on Palestine, Nelson Mandela International Day - 18 July and the necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba. - On 26 September 2009, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, addressed the Sixty-fourth Session of the General Assembly, in Egypt’s National capacity and in its capacity as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement reiterating the Movements’ principles and positions.

- On 19 February 2010, the Secretary General of the United Nations invited the NAM Troika to a meeting at the Ambassadorial level, in order to exchange views on number of issues under consideration in the United Nations, which were previously introduced by the Secretary General in the General Assembly session on 12 January 2010, as his priorities for the current year, especially the issues of: Peacekeeping Operations, Review of the Human Rights Council, Review of the Peacebuilding Commission, implementation of the Millennium Development Goals, Climate Change, 2010 NPT Review Conference, and System-wide Coherence. The NAM Troika reiterated the Movement’s position regarding those issues, and expressed its readiness to work constructively with the Secretary General and all other Member States to reach a common ground during the current session of the General Assembly. - On 25 September 2010, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, addressed the Sixty-fifth Session of the General Assembly, in Egypt’s National capacity and in its capacity as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, reiterating the Movements’ principled positions from issues on the Agenda. - Upon the invitation by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to the Movement to participate in the OSCE Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on the 1st and 2nd December 2010 (the first Summit of the Organization since Istanbul Summit in 1999), H.E. the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt represented the Non-Aligned Movement in this important meeting, where he presented the text of the Sharm El Sheikh Declaration adopted by the 15th NAM Summit, which reflects the institutional positions of the Movement regarding various international issues, with its technical updates, as the Movement’s contribution to the meeting. - On 24 September 2011, H.E. the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, addressed the General Debate of the sixty sixth Session of the General Assembly, in Egypt’s National capacity and in its capacity as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, reiterating the Movement’s longstanding principles and positions.

- On 25 January 2012, the Permanent Representatives of the NAM Troika met with the Secretary General, upon his request, to discuss and exchange views on the Secretary General’s inter-generational action plan priorities for his second term in office. The NAM Troika stressed upon the areas of priority and concern for the Movement as reflected in the Sharm El Sheikh Declaration and the Bali Commemorative Declaration. From his end, the Secretary General reiterated that the Non-Aligned Movement is a crucial partner of the United Nations in addressing the global challenges and threats, and looked forward to continuing close dialogue and partnership with the Movement regarding areas of common interest, particularly disarmament, conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, development, and many other issues.

Para.16.9

1.9 Continue to strengthen the coordination and cooperation as well as formulation of common strategies on economic development and social progress issues with the Group of 77 and China (G-77) through the Joint Coordinating Committee of the G-77 and NAM (JCC) in advancing the collective concerns and interests of developing countries at the relevant international forums particularly in the context of UN reform, and in expanding and deepening South-South cooperation. Such coordination must be guided by the Terms of Reference, adopted between both fora in 1994;

- Ongoing Process. Coordination between the Non-Aligned Movement and the G77 and China, continues through the Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC), in matters related to their joint respective spheres of interest during the negotiations on the draft resolutions in the relevant organs and Committees of the General Assembly. - The JCC coordinated the position of both groups during the 63rd session of the General Assembly in the negotiations on the draft resolution on System-Wide Coherence. The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered a joint statement on 14 September 2009, in explanation of vote on the resolution. - On 23 September 2011, and in the framework of the ongoing coordination and cooperation between the NAM and the G77 and China, through the Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC), H.E. Mohamed Kamel Amr, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, delivered a statement in his capacity as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement at the Ministerial Level before the 35th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the G77 and China outlining the current interlinked political, economic, financial, social and environmental global challenges facing States Members of both Groupings.

- On 11 January 2012, and in the framework of the ongoing coordination and cooperation between the NAM and the G77 and China, through the Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC), the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the ceremonial meeting of the Group of 77 and China to mark the handover of the Chairmanship of the Group from Argentina to Algeria. In this regard, the Chair commended the Permanent Mission of Argentina for its excellent work and dedication during its Chairmanship of the G77 and China in 2011, and congratulated H.E. the Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations in New York and his team for officially assuming the Chairmanship of the Group for the year 2012.

Para.16.10

1.10 Promote coordination and cooperation between the G-77 and the NAM, wherever possible at all relevant multilateral fora to address issues of common concern to both groupings subject to their respective competencies;

- The JCC and Norway submitted a draft resolution to the Commission on the Status of Women welcoming the adoption of General Assembly resolution 63/311 on System-Wide Coherence, in particular the provisions on strengthening the institutional arrangements in support of Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women. The resolution was adopted by the commission by consensus on 12 March 2010. - During the 64th session of the General Assembly, the JCC actively participated in the negotiations on the draft resolution on System-Wide Coherence. The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered joint statements in the informal consultations of the plenary on System-Wide Coherence. Furthermore, the Minister of State for Family and Population of the Arab Republic of Egypt, delivered a joint statement on behalf of the JCC in the General Assembly on the occasion of the adoption of the System-Wide Coherence resolution on the 2nd of July 2010, outlining the joint position of the two groups regarding this issue. - On 3 May 2011, the JCC held a Meeting, at the Ambassadorial level, to hear a briefing from and exchange views with Mr. Lynn Pascoe, the Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs, on current global political issues.

Para.16.11

1.11 Expedite its decision-making and improve its working methods, in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Cartagena Document on Methodology of the Movement and the Document on the Methodology of the Non-Aligned Movement adopted at the 14th NAM Summit in Havana, through determined and timely action in order to contribute more effectively in the multilateral process, with the aim of enhancing its role and stature as a leading global force;

- Ongoing process. - The Movement will continue to improve its working methods guided by the Cartagena Document on Methodology and the Document on the Methodology of the Non-Aligned Movement adopted at the 14th NAM Summit in any aspect related to the decision-making process within the Movement or its working methods, and will keep this matter under constant review.

Para. 16.12

1.12 Be more proactive in addressing international developments which could adversely impact on the Movement and its Member Countries;

- Ongoing process, through the coordination among all NAM Members, and using the existing mechanisms of the Movement in New York and other Chapters where the NAM is represented, in order to respond in a timely manner to international developments. The NAM Coordinating Bureau in New York, as the focal point for coordination of the Movement, plays a crucial role in expediting the decision-making process of the Movement. - On 27 September 2010, The High Level Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement Coordinating Bureau, at the level of Foreign Ministers, took place and witnessed an interactive debate under the theme: “The Non-Aligned Movement, half a Century of achievements…Our common vision of the Future”, and agreed to the proposal of the Chair to prepare a summary of discussion capturing inputs and views expressed or distributed during the interactive debate, with a view be taken as one of the inputs for the preparation of an action oriented draft declaration on the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Movement. The Meeting also adopted the Declaration on Palestine as agreed upon by the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine held on 25 September 2010, stressing the Movement’s consistent support to the Cause of Palestine and the peace efforts in the Middle-East.

Para. 16.13

1.13 Encourage the interaction of the Ministers responsible for portfolios of relevance to the Movement, such as food production and agriculture, energy, culture, education, health, human resources, environment, information and communications, industry, science and technology, social progress, women and children, with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of the Movement and increasing the cooperation among its Member Countries in these areas;

- Ongoing process, through encouraging NAM Members to host and organize thematic Ministerial Meetings in order to increase the interaction between the Ministers responsible for portfolios of relevance to the Movement. - The Third Meeting of NAM Ministers of Health was held on 18 May 2010 on the margins of the 63rd General Assembly of the World Health Organization. - The Special NAM Ministerial Meeting on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development was held in Manila, the Philippines from 16 to 18 March 2010. - The Ministerial Coordination Meeting of NAM Ministers of Labour was held on 14 June 2010, on the margins of the annual Conference of the International Labour Organization. - The Fourth Meeting of NAM Ministers of Health was held on 18 May 2011 on the margins of the 64th General Assembly session of the World Health Organization. - The NAM Ministers of Labour coordination meeting was held in June 2011 on the sidelines of the 100th session of the International Labour Conference. - The Third NAM Meeting on the Advancement of Women was held in Doha, the State of Qatar, from 12 to 14 February 2012. - The Fifth Meeting of the NAM Ministers of Health was held on 21 May 2012 on the margins of the 65th General Assembly session of the World Health Organization. - The Ministerial Coordination Meeting of the NAM Ministers of Labour was held on 13 June 2012 on the margins of the 101st session of the International Labour Conference.

Para. 16.14

1.14 Expand and deepen its interaction and cooperation with parliamentarians, civil society, including non-governmental organisations, and the private sector of Non-Aligned Countries on the recognition that they can perform a constructive role towards the attainment of the principles, ideals and purposes of the Movement;

- The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau participated as a panelist in the 2010 parliamentary hearing at the United Nations, organized by the International Parliamentary Union IPU on 2 and 3 December 2010 at UN Headquarters in New York and under the Theme “Towards economic recovery: rethinking development, retooling global governance”. In his statement before the meeting, the Chair emphasized the importance of the participation of Parliaments,

Civil Society and Private Sector in the political, social and economic activities, and in addressing the current global challenges in order to ensure inclusiveness, transparency and legitimacy. - The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau takes part in the annual meeting held by the President of the General Assembly and supports the representatives of Civil Society and support actions in enhancing their cooperation with the intergovernmental structure of the United Nations.

Para. 16.15

1.15 Support, as a further manifestation of solidarity of the Movement, the candidatures of Non-Aligned Countries vis-à-vis non member countries, where appropriate, to the United Nations organs and bodies, including the Security Council and Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), as well as all subsidiary bodies of the General Assembly and the ECOSOC, bearing in mind the ensuing obligation of such Countries whose candidatures are successful owing to such support, to defend, preserve and promote the concerns and interests of the Movement in those organs and bodies, without prejudice to their sovereign rights. The Heads of State and Government also agreed to consider working towards ensuring adequate representation of NAM in all international fora; and

- Members of the Movement manifested support, each according to its national position, to the candidates of other members which resulted in a better representation by NAM Countries in various organs of the United Nations. - The reports by the various NAM Working Groups and Caucuses in the monthly meetings of the NAM Coordinating Bureau are fully utilized to ensure maximum solidarity among members of the Movement.

Para. 16.16

1.16 Decide to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Movement in 2011, with a view to highlighting its achievements and further enhancing the unity and solidarity among its membership, as well as its role at the present international juncture.

- The main official commemorative event of the 50th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement was held in Bali, Indonesia on the margins of the 16th NAM Mid-Term Ministerial Conference in May 2011, where the Bali Commemorative Declaration was adopted. - An additional official Commemorative event was held in Belgrade, Serbia, on 5 and 6 September 2011. The Chair of the Movement at the Ministerial Level presented the Concluding Remarks, with the objective to mark the Belgrade Commemorative meeting in the institutional memory of the NAM and was published as a press release of the Commemorative event. - The Government of Sri Lanka organized in Colombo a national Commemorative Event on 21 July 2011, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement, where the representative of the Chair of the Movement at the Ministerial level addressed a message to this national Commemorative Event.

International Law

Para. 18.1

2.1 Identify and pursue measures that may contribute towards achieving a peaceful and prosperous world as well as a just and equitable world order based on the UN Charter and international law;

- Ongoing process. - The Movement, through the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (Coordinated by the Islamic Republic of Iran), continues to actively participate in the work of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization during the consecutive sessions of the General Assembly. - The Chair participated in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Manila Declaration on the non-use of force in international relations.

Para. 18.2

2.2 Conduct external relations based on the ideals, principles and purposes of the Movement, the UN Charter and international law, as well as the “Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the UN”, the “Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security”, and the “Declaration on the Enhancement of Effectiveness of the Principles of Refraining from the Threat or Use of Force in International Relations”;

- Ongoing process. - Reflected in relevant statements delivered on behalf of the Movement.

Para. 18.3 2.3 Firmly oppose the unilateral evaluation and certification of the conduct of States as a means of exerting pressure on Non-Aligned Countries and other developing countries;

Para. 18.4

2.4 Refrain from recognising, adopting or implementing extra-territorial or unilateral coercive measures or laws, including unilateral economic sanctions, other intimidating measures, and arbitrary travel restrictions, that seek to exert pressure on Non-Aligned Countries – threatening their sovereignty and independence, and their freedom of trade and investment – and prevent them from exercising their right to decide, by their own free will, their own political, economic and social systems, where such measures or laws constitute flagrant violations of the UN Charter, international law, the multilateral trading system as well as the norms and principles governing friendly relations among States; and in this regard, oppose and condemn these measures or laws and their continued application, persevere with efforts to effectively reverse them and urge other States to do likewise, as called for by the General Assembly and other UN organs; request States applying these measures or laws to revoke them fully and immediately;

- Ongoing process and reiterated by the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau in various statements delivered on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in different Foras and occasions, including the statement delivered by the Chair of the NAM CoB on 28 October 2009, before the General Assembly debate on agenda item “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”. - Furthermore, On 26 October 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Movement, before the General Assembly debate on the related agenda item. All NAM Members extended their traditional support to the related draft resolution that garnered 187 votes in favor during the 65th session of the General Assembly. - On 25 October 2011, the Chair delivered a statement before the General Assembly debate on agenda item 41 titled: Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba. All NAM Members continued their firm support to the related draft resolution that garnered 186 votes in favor during the 66th session of the General Assembly. - The adoption of General Assembly resolution "the Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba" every year by the overwhelming majority of the Member States, reiterates the continued land slide victory of Cuba, and all the Movement, and also reaffirms the categorical rejection by the international community of the embargo against Cuba.

Para. 18.5

2.5 Support, in accordance with international law, the claim of affected states, including the targeted states, to compensation for the damage incurred as a consequence of the implementation of extraterritorial or unilateral coercive measures or laws;

Ongoing process

Para. 18.6

2.6 Oppose, while reiterating the utmost importance of preserving the delicate balance of rights and obligations of States as stipulated in the various international legally binding instruments to which they are party, the actions by a certain group of States to unilaterally reinterpret, redefine, redraft or apply selectively the provisions of these instruments to conform with their own views and interests and which might affect the rights of their States Parties as defined therein, and in this context, work towards ensuring that the integrity of these instruments is preserved by their States Parties;

Ongoing process

Para. 18.7 2.7 Oppose all attempts to introduce new concepts of international law aimed at internationalising certain elements contained in the so-called extra-territorial laws of certain States through multilateral agreements;

Ongoing process

Para. 18.8

2.8 Endeavour to generate further progress to achieve full respect for international law and, in this regard, commend the role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in promoting the peaceful settlement of international disputes, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the UN Charter and the Statute of the ICJ;

Para. 18.9

2.9 Urge the Security Council to make greater use of the ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the UN, as a source of advisory opinions and interpretation of relevant norms of international law, and on controversial issues, further urge the Council to use the ICJ as a source of interpreting relevant international law, and also urge the Council to consider its decisions be reviewed by the ICJ, bearing in mind the need to ensure their adherence to the UN Charter, and international law;

- Ongoing process, and reiterated by the Movement in various meetings and debates at the United Nations in New York, especially those related to improving the working methods of the Security Council. They are further stressed in the negotiating process of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and Strengthening the Role of the Organization.

Para. 18.10

2.10 Invite also the General Assembly, the other organs of the United Nations and the specialized agencies duly authorized, to request advisory opinions of the International Court of Justice on legal questions arising within the scope of their activities;

- Ongoing process, and reiterated by the Movement in various meetings and debates at the United Nations in New York, especially those related to the revitalization of the role of the General Assembly and the relationship among the principle organs of the United Nations.

Para. 18.11

2.11 Continue to call for full respect of the ICJ advisory opinion of 9 July 2004 by Israel, the occupying Power, Member States and the United Nations and to consider the possibilities for requesting a further advisory opinion from the ICJ regarding the prolonged Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territory since 1967;

- Ongoing process, in coordination with Palestine the concerned party.

Para. 18.12

2.12 The Non-Aligned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) shall continue to preserve the integrity of the Statute and ensure that the ICC remains impartial and fully independent of political organs of the UN, which should not instruct or impede the functions of the ICC, bearing in mind the relevant provisions of the Rome Statute;

- The Chair of the Movement actively participated in the First Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court held in Kampala, Uganda, from 31 May to 11 June 2010. - A statement was delivered by the Head of the Delegation of Egypt, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, in the said meeting outlining the Movement’s general position in this regard. Para. 18.13

2.13 The Non-Aligned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC call upon those States, which have not yet done so, to consider to ratify or accede to the Rome Statute of the ICC;

Para. 18.14

2.14 Participate actively and consistently in the future meetings on the crime of aggression, with a view to achieving an agreed provision thereof for inclusion in the Statute by 2009; and encourage NAM Member States to discuss other issues on the agenda of the Review Conference of the States Parties to the Rome Statute that will be held in Uganda in 2010;

- NAM Members participated actively in the preparatory meetings held to discuss the crime of aggression, as well as in the Review Conference of the Rome Statute, which was held in Kampala, Uganda, from 31 May to 11 June 2010. A statement was delivered by the Head of the Delegation of Egypt, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, in the Review Conference outlining the Movement’s general position. States Parties reaffirmed their commitment to the Rome Statute during the Review Conference and adopted amendments to the Statute to define the crime of aggression and to establish conditions under which the Court could exercise jurisdiction with respect to that crime.

Para. 18.15

2.15 The Non-Aligned States continued to underscore the necessity of the independence of the ICC in accordance with its judicial nature. They stated that the Security Council’s responsibilities under the Charter of the UN should not limit the role of the Court as a judicial body. The Court should be empowered to pronounce on acts of aggression independently, when the states parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC have reached agreement on the definition of the crime of aggression.

Para. 18.16

2.16 Oppose all actions, in particular through the Security Council, aimed at establishing a process to grant immunity to the staff members of UN peacekeeping operations, which violate the relevant provisions of the Rome Statute of the ICC and damage the credibility and independence of the ICC; and

- Ongoing process through the coordination with the NAM Caucus in the Security Council. - On 9 October 2009, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (the Islamic Republic of Iran) delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement before the sixth committee on agenda item 78: “Criminal accountability of the United Nations officials and experts on missions”, outlining the Movement position regarding this issue. - On 8 October 2010, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (the Islamic Republic of Iran) delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement before the sixth committee on agenda item 76: “Criminal accountability of the United Nations officials and experts on missions”, outlining the Movement position regarding this issue. - On 7 October 2011, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (the Islamic Republic of Iran) delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement before the sixth committee on agenda item 78: “Criminal accountability of the United Nations officials and experts on missions”, outlining the Movement position regarding this issue.

Para. 18.17

2.17 Call upon the Non-Aligned States Parties to the relevant treaties to work collectively to increase and enhance their representation and coordination in the bodies established through those treaties, and support the candidatures of their experts as a further manifestation of solidarity among them.

Ongoing process

Promotion and Preservation of Multilateralism

Para. 21.1

3.1 Promote and work towards creating a multi-polar world through the strengthening of multilateralism through the UN and the multilateral processes, which are indispensable in promoting and preserving the interests of Non-Aligned Countries;

- The Non-Aligned Movement Coordinating Bureau continues to strengthening the central role of the United Nations, including in Global Governance, and defending the interests of developing countries and preventing their marginalization. In this regard, the NAM CoB welcomed the theme of the 65th session of the General Assembly “Reaffirming the Central Role of the United Nations in Global Governance”, as the theme of the sixty-fifth session of the United Nations General Assembly, and reiterated that the central role of the United Nations in Global Governance and continues to stress that it could only be achieved through strictly observing the delicate balance in the Charter between the principal organs of the United Nations, revitalizing the work of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, and the reform of the Security Council, including its expansion, democratization, improving its transparency, accountability and working methods. - The Non-Aligned Movement Supported the theme of the 65th session of the General Assembly “Reaffirming the central role of the United Nations in the Global Governance” to the extent consistent with position of its members and without affecting the competence of the United Nations.

Para. 21.2

3.2 Initiate further vigorous transparent and inclusive initiatives to achieve the realisation of multilateral cooperation in the areas of economic development and social progress, peace and security, and human rights for all and the rule of law, including through enhancing the Movement’s unity, solidarity and cohesiveness on issues of collective concern and interests with the aim of shaping the multilateral agenda to embrace development as a priority, which should take into account the need for the developing and developed countries, and international institutions to intensify partnerships and coordinate their efforts and resources to effectively address all imbalances in the global agenda;

- Upon the request of the Permanent Mission of Zimbabwe to the United Nations in Geneva, the Chair of the NAM Chapter in Geneva convened a meeting at the ambassadorial level on 12 December 2011 to discuss the denial by the Swiss government of entry visas to some members of the official delegation of Zimbabwe accompanying H.E. the President of Zimbabwe to attend the ITU Broadband Summit held in Geneva in late October 2011. Following the meeting a letter was sent to the Permanent Mission of Switzerland underlining the concerns of the NAM in this regard and underlining the responsibilities of the Swiss government, in its capacity as host country of the European Office of the United Nations and other international organizations.

- The NAM Geneva Chapter mandated Egypt, in its capacity as Chair of NAM, to initiate discussions with other regional groups to explore modalities for the formalization and institutionalization of a mechanism to coordinate relations with Government of Switzerland as host country, along the lines of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country established in New York to coordinate relations with the United States. In this context, a NAM non-paper will be elaborated as a base for discussions with other regional groups on this issue.

Para. 21.3

3.3 Strengthen the defence of the NAM’s positions and its relevant agreements in the UN Security Council, through the NAM Coordinating Bureau and the NAM Caucus, in accordance with the Movement’s principles;

- Monthly meetings of the NAM Caucus in the Security Council are held to discuss the provisional program of work of the Security Council and other matters of concern to the Movement and its Member States. In accordance to the NAM Methodology the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau participates in those meetings. - The rotating Coordinators of the NAM Caucus in the Security Council, in coordination with the Chair of the NAM CoB, periodically brief the NAM Coordinating Bureau meetings about the activities of the Security Council during the month, and update the Coordinating Bureau about relevant developments and issues under consideration by the Council. - The NAM Caucus in the Security Council and the Chair of the Nam CoB meets on a regular basis with the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations in New York, upon his request, to follow up and support the Cause of Palestine in the Security Council.

Para. 21.4

3.4 Work towards achieving a universal, rule-based, open, non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system, stressing the value of multilateralism to achieve a balanced, development oriented and, successful conclusion of the Doha round of negotiations, and urge all States to fulfil their commitments to shape globalisation as a positive force and that its benefits are shared evenly by all;

- Ongoing process, in Coordination with the Group of G77 and China through the Joint Coordinating Committee as well as the Geneva Chapter of the Movement.

Para. 21.5

3.5 Strengthen the comparative advantages of existing multilateral arrangements and institutions without compromising the principle of equitable geographical representation and equal partnerships, and promote the democratisation of the system of international governance in order to increase the participation of Non-Aligned Countries in international decision making;

- The NAM Coordinating Bureau is following closely the intergovernmental negotiations on the reform of the Security Council and on the revitalization of the General Assembly, and its members in the ECOSOC play an increasing role in shaping the decision making process.

Para. 21.6

3.6 Oppose unilateralism and unilaterally imposed measures by certain States – which can lead to the erosion and violation of the UN Charter and international law, the use and threat of use of force, and pressure and coercive measures – as a means to achieving their national policy objectives;

- Ongoing process, and reaffirmed by the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau in various statements on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in different debates of the General Assembly and the Security Council and various occasions in the United Nations.

Para. 21.7

3.7 Strengthen South-South and triangular cooperation, including through enhancing the capacities of relevant institutions and mechanisms, as indispensable means to promote and preserve multilateralism and the multilateral process.

- Ongoing process in coordination and collaboration with all NAM Members and the Members of the G77 and China.

Peaceful Settlement of Disputes, and Non-Use or Threat of Use of Force

Para. 24.1

4.1 Call upon the international community to renew its commitment to uphold and defend the principles of the UN Charter and international law as well as the means envisaged in the UN Charter for the pacific settlement of dispute and non-resort to the threat or use of force;

- Ongoing process through the Special Committee on the Charter and Strengthening the role of the Organization and in all statements by the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau. - The NAM Coordinating Bureau supported the initiative taken by the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations for the 66th session to identify the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes as one of the main areas of focus and selecting “the role of mediation in the settlement of disputes” as the main theme for the 66th session of the General Assembly.

Para. 24.2

4.2 Promote and preserve dialogue among civilizations, culture of peace and inter-faith dialogue, which would contribute towards peace and security, taking into account the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the UN Charter, the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security, and the Declaration on the Enhancement of Effectiveness of the Principles of Refraining from the Threat of Use of Force in International Relations;

- The Special NAM Ministerial Meeting on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for peace and Development was held in Manila, the Philippines, from 16 to 18 March 2010. The Ministerial meeting contributed to the promotion of the culture of peace and inter-faith dialogue. The NAM Coordinating Bureau continues to follow various initiatives in this regard and contributes through the Chair in its deliberations.

Para. 24.3

4.3 Strengthen the role of the Movement in peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution, confidence building, and post-conflict peacebuilding and rehabilitation in or between Non-Aligned Countries, in particular through seriously identifying concrete measures to expedite the creation of a NAM mechanism in this regard, whose terms of reference must be in conformity with its Founding Principles, the UN Charter and international law. Any such mechanism should be based on the consent of the States concerned;

- Discussions are underway about the best NAM mechanism to be created in this regard.

Para. 24.4 4.4 Oppose and condemn labelling of NAM countries and peoples by certain States through use of pejorative terms as well as systematic vilification of other States to exert political pressure;

Ongoing process

Para. 24.5

4.5 Oppose and condemn the categorisation of countries as good or evil based on unilateral and unjustified criteria, and the adoption of the doctrine of pre-emptive attack, including attack by nuclear weapons by certain States, which is inconsistent with international law, in particular the international legally-binding instruments concerning nuclear disarmament; and further oppose and condemn all unilateral military actions, or use of force or threat of use of force against the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Non-Aligned Countries, which constitute acts of aggression and blatant violations of the principles of the UN Charter, including non-interference in the internal affairs of States; and

- Many resolutions have been adopted by the First Committee of the General Assembly upon initiatives from NAM outlining clearly those provisions. Moreover, NAM States Party to the NPT incorporated most of those ideas in the four plans of action adopted by the 2010 NPT Review Conference. Furthermore, The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered a statement at the opening session stressing those points.

Para. 24.6

4.6 Promote, in ensuring international peace and security, the diversity of approaches to development consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law as a core value of the Non-Aligned Countries.

- Ongoing process in cooperation with the Group of G77 and China.

Culture of Peace, Dialogue among Civilisations, Religions and Cultures, and Cultural Diversity

Para. 36.1

5.1 Emphasize the need to continue strengthening the dialogue among civilizations, culture of peace and inter-cultural dialogue, inter alia through the World Programme for the Dialogue among Civilizations and the Alliance of Civilizations;

Ongoing process

Para. 36.2 5.2 Oppose all attempts to impose on any State any particular model of political, economic, legal or cultural system, which may lead to global instability and weaken the security of States and their peoples;

Ongoing process

Para. 36.3

5.3 Strive to prevent and mitigate cultural homogenization as well as uniculturalism in the context of globalization, through increased intercultural dialogue and exchange guided by enhancing respect for and observance of cultural diversity,

Ongoing process

Para. 36.4

5.4 Promote a culture of peace based on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, non-interference in the internal affairs of States, right to self-determination of peoples under foreign occupation and colonial domination, prevention of violence, promotion of non-violence, strict adherence to the principles of international relations as enshrined in the UN Charter, and full realisation of the right to development;

- Ongoing process. - NAM Members and Observers actively participated in the Special NAM Ministerial Meeting on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development, held in Manila, the Philippines, from 16 to 18 March 2010. - The Egyptian Minister of Awqaf (Religious Affairs), delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the opening session of the NAM Special Ministerial Meeting. - The debate during the Ministerial segment focused on achieving a culture of peace and enhancing development through practical actions and programs involving interfaith dialogue, tolerance, understanding and respect for diversity. - An International Workshop of Civil Society and Faith-Based Organizations on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development was held in Manila on 16 March 2010. - The Special NAM Ministerial Meeting adopted the Manila Declaration and Program of Action on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development, covering all related issues. - An “Interfaith Dialogue E-Portal: The Experience of the Non-Aligned Movement” was established in accordance with the outcome document of the Manila Declaration and Program of Action on Interfaith Dialogue and cooperation for peace and development. The portal is a key e-resource center that raises the level of awareness and understanding on the movement’s interfaith dialogue efforts. - On 20 April 2011, he NAM UNESCO Chapter actively participated at the Round Table on “The Role of the Silk road in the Rapprochement between Cultures”.

Para. 36.5

5.5 Promote respect for the diversity of religions, beliefs, and cultures, and for prophets, religious symbols and Personalities, as part of the universal respect for peoples and civilizations and common heritage belonging to humankind.

Para. 36.6 5.6 Promote the important role of education in the promotion of a culture of peace and dialogue among civilizations, religions and cultures.

Para. 36.7

5.7 Continue to enhance the efforts of the NAM members in promoting the culture of peace, and dialogue among civilisations, religions and cultures, through various activities, including international and regional conferences and forums;

Para. 36.8

5.8 Call for an active participation and engagement of all NAM members in the Special NAM Ministerial Meeting on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development to be held from 1 to 3 December 2009 in Manila, Philippines, on the initiative of the Government of the Philippines.

Para. 36.9

5.9 Initiate discussions with a view to elaborate an international instrument on the elimination of all forms of religious intolerance, including ways to eliminate defamation of religions, and discrimination based on religion or belief.

Para. 36.10

5.10 Contribute to the implementation of the agreements contained in the Tehran Declaration and Programme of Action on Human Rights and Cultural Diversity and, in this context, promote a NAM initiative on the subject in the Human Rights Council or the United Nations General Assembly as soon as possible.

- The issue of human rights and cultural diversity has been integrated into the mainstream programmes and activities of the Movement, and the NAM Center for Human Rights and Cultural Diversity has been established in Tehran, according to the Tehran Declaration and Programme of Action on Human Rights and Cultural Diversity adopted by the NAM Ministerial Meeting on Human Rights and Cultural Diversity held in Tehran, The Islamic Republic of Iran on the 3rd and the 4th of September 2007. The Chair, in close coordination with all Members of the Movement, will continue to work for the implementation of the said Declaration and Programme of Action. - The General Assembly in its 64th session adopted the NAM draft resolution “Human Rights and Cultural Diversity” (General Assembly resolution 64/174).

- On 24 November 2009, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered a general statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the Third Committee under agenda item 69b, prior to the action on the NAM draft resolution titled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. - The NAM Geneva Chapter extended its support to the creation of the mandate of the independent expert on cultural rights within the Human Rights Council in 2009. Furthermore, the Movement held a number of meetings, including with the Independent Expert, immediately after her appointment, in order to convey the priorities and expectations of the NAM of this newly established mandate. - The NAM Geneva Chapter has also received during the 19th Session of the Human Rights council the Director of the NAM Centre for Human Rights and Cultural Diversity, who briefed NAM member States in Geneva on the activities of the Centre, its aims and objectives, as well as the required support from all NAM member States.

Right to Self-Determination and Decolonisation

Para. 43.1

6.1 Strongly support the work and activities of the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation, underlines the necessity of reinforcing the importance of its decisions and again urge the Administering Powers to grant their full support to the activities of the Committee and fully cooperate with this UN body;

- On 5 October 2009, the Chair of NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement before the Special Political and Decolonization Committee of the 64th session of the General Assembly, outlining the Movement’s position in support of the work and activities of the United Nations in this regard. - On 10 November 2009, the Chair of NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the Special Political and Decolonization Committee, under agenda item 32 titled “Report of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories”. - On 4 October 2010, the Chair of the Nam CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the Special Political and Decolonization Committee on items related to Decolonization. - On 3 October 2011, the Chair delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement before the Special Political and Decolonization Committee on items related to decolonization.

- Ongoing process.

Para. 43.2

6.2 Request the colonialist countries to pay full compensation for the economic, social and cultural consequences of their occupation, bearing in mind the right of all people who were or are still subjected to colonial rule or occupation to receive fair compensation for the human and material losses they suffered as a result of colonial rule or occupation;

- Provisions are being incorporated in various resolutions and decisions, as well as in the related statements by the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau.

Para. 43.4

6.4 Urge UN Member States to fully implement the decisions and resolutions of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) concerning the return of cultural properties to the peoples who were or still under colonial rule or occupation, and in this regard, further urge UNESCO to identify the stolen or illegally exported cultural properties in accordance with the relevant conventions on the subject, and also urge the process of returning these properties to their countries of origin, in compliance with the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly, be expedited, bearing in mind the right of the Non-Aligned Countries to maintain and conserve their national heritage as it constitutes the foundation of their cultural identity;

-The NAM Chapter in Paris is closely coordinating with the Members of the Movement to support their efforts in this regard. Various provisions on this issue have also been incorporated in different resolutions and decisions of the General Assembly and the ECOSOC. - On 19 April 2011, The NAM Chapter in the UNESCO held a meeting with Ms. Irina Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO, during which they discussed a number of topics of interest to the Non-Aligned Movement. - In addition, the NAM Chapter in the UNESCO organized a joint meeting with G77 and China to UNESCO, on 27 April 2011, before the convening of the 186th Session of the Executive Board. The agenda included the following topics:Re-launch of the International Fund for the Promotion of Culture (LFPC), Report by the Director-General on the reform process of the network of field offices, The preliminary study on technical and legal aspects for the preparation of a new standard-setting instrument on heritage landscape, Draft Program and Budget for the period 2012 to 2013. - The NAM Chapter in the UNESCO played an active role in The World Heritage Committee at its 35th Session which was held from 19-29 June 2011, enabling the adoption of the Decision on the Old City of Jerusalem and its walls and the Inscription of the following four Arab sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List: “Wadi Rurn / Jordan, archaeological sites on the island of Meroe/ Republic of Syria”. Also stood against Israeli attempts to inscribe the site of Tel Dar, nowadays located in the occupied Syrian Golan. - The 187th Session of the Executive Board held from 21 September to 6 October 2011 during which Member States adopted a resolution recommending to the General conference to accept Palestine as a Member State of UNESCO, with a majority of 40 countries, 4 objection and 14 abstentions. - The NAM UNESCO Chapter actively participated at the Photo Gallery of world Heritage Sites, which was coordinated and jointly chaired by the NAM Chair and the Coordinator of the G.77 and China, in the framework of the celebration of 40th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention.

Para. 43.5

6.5 Renew its call to UN Member States to speed up the process of decolonisation towards the complete elimination of colonialism, and including by supporting the effective implementation of the Plan of Action of the Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism (2001-2010);

- Continue to extend all necessary support efforts to speed up the process of decolonization, including by supporting the effective implementation of the Plan of Action of the Decade for the Eradication of Colonization (2001-2010), and supporting as well the Plan of Action that started in 2011.

Para. 43.7

6.7 Work towards the full implementation of the principle of self-determination with respect to the remaining territories within the framework of the Programme of Action of the Special Committee on Decolonisation, in accordance with the wishes of the people consistent with the UN Charter and the relevant UN resolutions;

Ongoing process

Para.43.9

6.9 Call on the Government of the United States to assume its responsibility to expedite a process that will allow the Puerto Rican people to fully exercise their inalienable right to self-determination and independence, and urges the Government of the United States to return the occupied land and installations on Vieques Island and at the Roosevelt Roads Naval Station to the Puerto Rican people, who constitute a Latin American and Caribbean nation; and

- On 21 June 2010, the Chair of NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, in the meeting of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization concerning the Question of Puerto Rico. The Chair reiterated the Movement’s position and support to the Question of Puerto Rico.

- On 20 June 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement on the Question of Puerto Rico before the meeting of the Special Committee on Decolonization, reiterating the Movement’s position in support of this issue.

- On 18 June, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a Statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the Meeting of the Decolonization Committee on the “Question of Puerto Rico”.

Para.43.10

6.10 Work actively to have the U.N. General Assembly consider the question of Puerto Rico in all its aspects.

United Nations: Follow-up to the 2005 World Summit Outcome, the Millennium Declaration and the Outcomes of the Major United Nations Summits and Conferences

Para. 53.1

7.1 Actively engage in the follow-up process and the implementation of the commitments contained in the 2005 World Summit Outcome and its Development Follow up resolution and the Millennium Declaration, as well as the international development goals agreed at the major UN conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields, in a manner that would advance the principled positions of the Movement towards the issues under consideration. To this end, the Movement shall insist, in close cooperation and coordination with the Group of 77 and China, that the follow-up process of these conferences and summits, must remain inclusive, open-ended and transparent in order to ensure that the interests and priorities of the Non-Aligned Countries are duly taken into account in the final outcome of that process;

- Ongoing process in coordination with the Group of the G77 and China, through the Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC).

Para. 53.2

7.2 Pursue the issues of fundamental importance to the Movement in the context of follow-up to the 2005 World Summit Outcome and the Millennium Declaration, that have been omitted from the outcome document or yet to be explored in the UN such as disarmament, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and arms control;

Ongoing process, the NAM Working Group on Disarmament (Coordinated by Indonesia), is coordinating successfully the efforts to achieve that objective.

Para. 53.3

7.3 Call for international support for South-South cooperation, which complements North-South cooperation, including regional, inter-regional and triangular cooperation and in this context, the Heads of State and Government reaffirmed the importance of holding the UN Conference on South-South Cooperation as

decided by the General Assembly in its resolutions 62/209 and 63/233, and to work towards achieving its full success. In that regard, they welcomed the offer of the government of Kenya to host that conference.

- NAM Members actively participated in the High Level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 1 to 3 December 2009. - The NAM Chair delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement in the said High Level Meeting.

Para. 53.4

7.4 Agree to convene a Special Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly devoted to the issue of Poverty Eradication as early as possible.

- NAM Members actively participated in the High Level Plenary Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals, which focused on MDG (1) regarding poverty eradication, alongside with other MDGs. They also actively participated in the High-Level Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the further implementation of the Programme of Action for the sustainable development of Small Island Developing States, as well as the Fourth UN Conference on LDCs, where they highlighted in the documents of both meetings the importance of poverty eradication. In view of that, the Chair is continuing consultations on the convening of a special meeting at an appropriate time to evaluate and follow up the implementation of the commitments in those documents.

Para. 53.5

7.5 Welcome the proposal made by the Secretary-General, to convene a Summit in 2010 to review the implementation of the MDGs. They called upon Member States, in particular major donor countries, to participate at the highest level in the 2010 Summit to review implementation of the MDGs and actively engage in the deliberations leading to the review of the progress made, take stock of existing gaps in the achievement of the MDG's, identify actions needed to ensure achievement of these goals, including in strengthening international cooperation, and to ensure that the achievement of these goals gets back on track and the momentum is maintained.

- NAM Members and observers actively participated in the High-Level Plenary Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals, and its six round tables, in order to galvanize commitment, rally support and spur collective action in order to reach the MDGs by 2015. The meeting was held at the United Nations Headquarters from 20 to 22 September 2010, and resulted in the adoption of the 2010 MDGs Summit outcome document. Also NAM members discussed at the regional level the SG’s Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s health (MDG 4 & 5), and continue to contribute to various efforts aimed at the full implementation of these and other MDGs.

Para. 53.6

7.6 Reiterate the importance of a strengthened and more effective intergovernmental inclusive mechanism, in order to provide for adequate follow up of the implementation of the mandates agreed to in Monterrey and in Doha, in addition to holding a follow up Financing for Development Conference in 2013, and recalling the mandate of the Doha Declaration on Financing for Development, urged ECOSOC to reach a speedy conclusion on the establishment of such a mechanism, with a view to final action by the General Assembly as early as possible at its 64th session.

- The General Assembly in its resolution 64/193 66/191 on the Follow up to and implementation of the Monterrey Consensus and the outcome of the 2008 Review Conference (Doha Declaration on Financing for Development), Reiterated the importance of ensuring a strengthened, and more effective, intergovernmental inclusive process for carrying out the financing for development follow-up. The General Assembly has also decided in the same resolution to consider the need to hold a follow-up financing for development conference by 2013 in accordance with paragraph 90 of the Doha Declaration on Financing for Development, and to hold informal consultations with a view to taking a final decision on the need for such a conference by 2013.

United Nations: Institutional Reform

A. Reform of the United Nations

Para. 56.1

8.1 Promote the concerns and interests of developing countries in the reform process, ensure its successful outcome, and promote and preserve the integrity and respective functions and powers of the General Assembly, the ECOSOC, and the Security Council as defined in the Charter;

- Efforts are Exerted by the NAM, through the NAM Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly (Coordinated by Algeria), in the process of the revitalization of the General Assembly in order to prevent encroachment by the Security Council on the role and prerogatives of the General Assembly and the ECOSOC.

Para. 56.2

8.2 Oppose proposals that seek; (a) to transform the democratic and intergovernmental nature of the UN as well as its oversight and monitoring processes including any proposal that seeks to undermine the role of the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly; (b) to impose an artificial cap on budget levels; (c) to fund more activities from within the existing pool of resources; or (d) to redefine the Charter-based functions and powers of its principal organs on budgetary related issues;

- Ongoing process in coordination with the G77 and China, through the fifth committee and other United Nations Specialized Agencies.

Para. 56.3

8.3 Engage constructively in consultations and work towards, in particular through ensuring the implementation of the relevant UN decisions and resolutions thereof: (a) revitalising the work of the General Assembly, in view of its central role and position as the chief deliberative, policy making and representative organ of the UN; (b) strengthening the role of the ECOSOC as a principal body for coordination, policy review, policy dialogue and recommendations on issues of economic and social development, and monitoring the implementation of development programmes; (c) democratising the Security Council as an effective forum in the maintenance of international peace and security; and (d) reforming the Secretariat and its management in order to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of all mandates and to provide the highest level of accountability and transparency, at all levels, within the Secretariat and from the Secretariat to Member States through the establishment of a clear and implementable accountability framework;

- The NAM engages actively in the negotiations and consultations on the Revitalization of the General Assembly process, through the related NAM Working Group, (coordinated by Algeria). - The NAM Coordinates with the G77 and China, through the Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC), regarding issues of common concern related to the ECOSOC and its work. - The Chair of NAM CoB consistently outlines the Movement’s position regarding the Reform of the Security Council, within the agreed language reflected in the Sharm EL Sheikh Final Document adopted by the NAM 15th Summit and the Bali Final Document adopted by the 16th NAM Ministerial Conference, during the related intergovernmental negotiations, and through the NAM Working Group on the reform of the Security Council (Coordinated by Egypt). - NAM Members and observers constructively participated in the discussions on the need to strengthen the role of the ECOSOC leading up to the adoption by consensus of General Assembly Resolution 65/285 of 30 June 2011 on the review of the implementation of General Assembly Resolution 61/16 on Strengthening the ECOSOC.

Para. 56.4 8.4 Enhance the global partnership for development that is necessary to fully realize the outcomes of all major UN summits and conferences in the economic, social and related fields;

- Ongoing process, by coordinating with the G77 and China through the Joint Coordinating Committee.

Para. 56.5

8.5 Oppose the tendency to equate reform of the UN with greater empowerment of the Security Council, mindful of the need to keep the balance among the functions and powers of the principal organs of the UN;

- The NAM consistently stresses the importance of keeping the balance between the UN principal Organs, in particular during the consultations on the Revitalization of the General Assembly, and the reform of the Security Council, including the reform of its working methods.

Para. 56.6

8.6 Ensure that the UN is provided with sufficient resources and on a timely basis needed to fully implement all mandated programmes and activities, in accordance with relevant General Assembly resolutions, including evolving a mechanism to monitor their effective implementation;

Ongoing process

Para. 56.7 8.7 Promote, in close cooperation with the Group of 77 and China, the allocations of additional resources to further strengthen the development pillar of the United Nations;

Ongoing process through the Joint Coordinating Committee

Para. 56.8 8.8 Maintain close inter-governmental oversight and review of all proposals, which are yet to be considered and acted upon by the General Assembly, as well as those, which are being implemented;

Ongoing process

Para. 56.9

8.9 Preserve the unity of purpose and action achieved by NAM and the G-77 and China through the JCC in following up on the various aspects of the UN reform in order for the interests and concerns of developing countries to be adequately reflected in the final outcome of this process.

Ongoing process, through the coordination

between the Chairs of the two Groups

B. Relationship among the Principal Organs of the United Nations

Para. 60.1

9.1 Urge all States to uphold the primacy of and full respect for the provisions of the UN Charter pertaining to the functions and powers of the Assembly, call on the Presidents of the General Assembly, the ECOSOC and the Security Council to conduct regular discussions and coordination among themselves regarding the agenda and programme of work of the respective principal organs that they represent in order to establish increased coherence and complementarity among these organs in a mutually reinforcing manner, respectful of each others’ mandates, and with a view to generating a mutual understanding among them, with whom the members of the respective organs that they represent have vested in good faith their trust and confidence;

- Ongoing process, the NAM Coordinating Bureau commended the President of the 64th of the General Assembly for conducting regular discussions with the President of the ECOSOC, as well as conducting monthly meetings with the rotating presidents of the Security Council, which contributed to increasing harmony and coordination between the principal Organs of the United Nations.

Para. 60.2

9.2 Welcome as a step forward the informal meeting between the July’s 2008 President of the Council, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and UN Member States on the preparation of the annual report of the Security Council and call for more regular interactions between future July’s Presidency of the Security Council and the wider membership of the United Nations, which can help enhance the quality of such reports;

- The Permanent Mission of Nigeria convened an informal meeting on the 26th of July 2010, to share and exchange views on the preparation of the Security Council’s annual report for 2009/2010, building upon the same steps taken by Vietnam in 2008, and Uganda in 2009, during their presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. This kind of interaction will contribute positively in improving the quality of the annual report of the Security Council, and reveals the important role of the NAM Caucus in the Security Council in this regard.

Para. 60.3

9.3 Call on the Security Council to submit a more comprehensive and analytical annual report to the General Assembly, assessing the work of the Council, including such cases in which the Council has failed to act, as well as the views expressed by its members during the consideration of the agenda items under its consideration;

- On 12 November 2009, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the General Assembly debate on agenda item 9 titled “The Report of the Security Council” and agenda item 119 titled “Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters” whereby all those provisions were stressed officially.

- In relation to Security Council open debate held on 22 April 2010, on the implementation of the Note by the President of the Security Council No. S/2006/507, the Chair of NAM CoB addressed identical letters to the President of the General Assembly and to the President of the Security Council for the Month of April 2010, conveying the Movement’s position concerning the working methods of the Security Council as stipulated in the relevant paragraphs of the Sharm El Sheikh Summit Final Document, to be taken into consideration in any possible outcome of the open debate of the Security Council. The Chair also reminded in those letters about the comprehensive negotiating paper submitted by the Movement to the Security Council and the General Assembly in 1996, as contained in the Open Ended Working Group on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council (A/51/47). The letters were issued as official documents of the General Assembly and the Security Council under the symbols A/64/748-S/2010/189.

- Furthermore, on 22 April 2010, the Chair of NAM CoB delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement, in the said Security Council open debate.

Para. 60.4 9.4 Call on the Security Council, pursuant to Articles 15 (1) and 24 (3) of the UN Charter, to submit special reports for the consideration of the General Assembly;

Para. 60.5

9.5 Call on the Security Council to ensure that its monthly assessments are comprehensive and analytical, and issued in a timely fashion. The General Assembly may consider proposing parameters for the elaboration of such assessments;

Para. 60.6

9.6 Call on the Security Council to fully take into account the recommendations of the General Assembly on matters relating to international peace and security, consistent with Article 11 (2) of the Charter; and

Para. 60.7

9.7 Oppose and stop attempts to shift issues under the agenda of the General Assembly or the ECOSOC to the Security Council, and the encroachment by the latter on the functions and powers of the Assembly.

- The Movement continues to firmly oppose any attempts by the Security Council to redefine its scope of competence through wider interpretation of what issues constitute a threat to international peace and security, including issues that are already under the consideration of the General Assembly and the ECOSOC. In this context, and in relation to the Security Council open debate on “Maintenance of international peace and security: impact of climate change” held on 20 July 2011, the Chair addressed a letter on 14 July to the President of the Security Council, conveying the NAM position concerning the continued and increasing encroachment by the Security Council on the functions and authority of the General Assembly, the ECOSOC and other organs and processes which traditionally falls within their competence. The letter was issued as an official document of the Security Council under the symbol (S/2011/427).

C. Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly

Para. 62.1

10.1 Support all ongoing and continuous efforts to strengthen the central role and authority of the Assembly, taking into account the criteria of relevance and efficiency; oppose any reform proposal that seeks to challenge the central role and authority of the General Assembly as the chief deliberative, policy-making and representative organ of the UN; and oppose any approach that seeks to or could result in undermining or minimizing the achievements of the General Assembly, diminishing its current role and functioning, or raising questions about its relevance and credibility;

- Ongoing process. - The Non-Aligned Movement actively participated in the meetings of the Ad-Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly during the 63rd, 64th and 65th sessions of the General Assembly. The Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly (Algeria) reiterated the Movement’s views and positions regarding all clusters related to this issue, during all thematic meetings of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly. - On 19 November 2009, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly (Algeria) delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement in the General Assembly debate on agenda item 118 “Revitalization of the General Assembly”, where the longstanding positions of the NAM on different issues related to the matter were reiterated. - The Non-Aligned Movement actively participated in the meetings of the Ad-Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly, during the 63rd, 64th, and 65th sessions of the General Assembly, where the following issues were discussed: 1. The question of the implementation of General Assembly

resolutions on the Revitalization of the General Assembly, and the GA working methods.

2. The role and authority of the General Assembly and its relationship with other principle organs.

3. The role and responsibility of the General Assembly in the process of selection and appointment of the Secretary General.

4. Strengthening the institutional memory of the Office of the President of the General Assembly and the issue of visibility of the work of the Assembly.

- On 6 December 2010, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly (Algeria) delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement in the General Assembly debate on agenda item 118 “Revitalization of the General Assembly”, where the positions of the NAM on different issues related to the matter were highlighted and reiterated.

Para. 62.2

10.2 Call on UN Member States to renew their commitment and political will to implement General Assembly decisions and resolutions on a non-selective and non-discriminatory basis, since the failure to do so is at the root of many unresolved questions;

Para. 62.3 10.3 Ensure that the UN is provided with the resources needed to fully implement all mandated programmes and activities, in accordance with relevant General Assembly resolutions;

Para. 62.4

10.4 Reaffirm the role and authority of the General Assembly, including on questions relating to international peace and security, as stipulated in Articles 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 35 of the Charter of the UN, where appropriate using the procedures set forth in rules 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, which enable swift and urgent action by the Assembly, bearing in mind that the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security in accordance with Article 24 of the Charter;

Para. 62.5

10.5 The Heads of State and Government reiterated the role of the General Assembly in the maintenance of international peace and security and expressed grave concern at instances wherein the Security Council fails to address cases involving genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes or ceasefire between parties, in fulfilment of its primary responsibility in this regard;

- On 1 December 2011, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly (Algeria) delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement in the General Assembly debate on agenda item 121 “Revitalization of the General Assembly”, where the positions of the NAM on different issues related to the matter as reflected in the Sharm EL Sheikh and Bali Final Documents were highlighted and reiterated. - The Non-Aligned Movement continues to actively participate in the Work of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly during the 66th session, building on the progress achieved in previous sessions.

Para. 62.6

10.6 The Heads of State and Government emphasized that in such instances where the Security Council has not fulfilled its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the General Assembly should take appropriate measures in accordance with the Charter to address the issue. To this extent, the Heads of State and Government recalled the decision taken at the 14th NAM Summit authorizing representatives of the Movement Member States to the UN in New York to work on an appropriate draft resolution to be submitted to the General Assembly on this issue;

- The practice of bringing matters of importance to the Movement into the General Assembly in case the Security Council has so far failed to act, depends on a large extent on the will of the Country Concerned. Any Country, including Palestine, that request to apply this provision will be fully supported. Informal discussions were held on the possibility to draft a resolution in this regard and will continue, taking into account General Assembly Resolution 337 (V) “Uniting for Peace”, which provides the right opportunity.

Para. 62.7

10.7 Promote and preserve the role and mandate of the General Assembly in setting the priorities of the UN and in considering all budgetary and administrative issues and reform, including its absolute authority to allocate and reallocate financial and human resources, and in the appointment of senior officials in the Secretariat in accordance with the Charter and General Assembly resolutions thereof, through ensuring, inter alia, the full adherence by UN Member States to such resolutions;

- Ongoing Process, the position of the NAM were highlighted during the consecutive meetings of the Ad-Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly.

Para. 62.8

10.8 Identify measures to simplify the Uniting for Peace procedure to enable swifter and urgent action by the General Assembly, in recognition of its role on issues relating to international peace and security as set out in the Charter;

Para. 62.9 10.9 Strengthen the role of the General Assembly in accordance with article 97 of the UN Charter in the selection of the Secretary General of the Organisation and

Para.62.10

10.10 The Heads of State and Government commended the ongoing work of the NAM Working Group on the revitalization of the General Assembly under the chairmanship of Algeria, in coordinating issues of common concern to the Movement. They encouraged all NAM delegations to continue to actively participate in the working group with a view to promote and achieve the objectives of the Movement.

- NAM delegations actively participate in the NAM Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly, which contributed in promoting the objectives of the Movement in relation to this issue.

E. Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council, and other Matters Related to the Security Council

Para. 67.1

11.1 Call on the Council to increase the number of public meetings, in accordance with Articles 31 and 32 of the Charter, and that these meetings should provide real opportunities to take into account the views and contributions of the wider membership of the UN, particularly non-Council members whose affairs are under the discussion of the Council;

- On 12 November 2009, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the General Assembly debate on agenda item 9 titled “The Report of the Security Council” and agenda item 119 titled “Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters”. - On 17 February 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB addressed a letter to the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, in his capacity as Chair of the intergovernmental negotiations on the Reform of the Security Council, transmitting the paragraphs that reflect the Movement’s position towards the Security Council reform as adopted in the Sharm El Sheikh Final Document, and requesting him to include these paragraphs in any paper to be prepared in the context of the intergovernmental negotiations on the Security Council Reform. Accordingly, the position of the NAM is currently reflected in the text compilation paper prepared by the Chair of the intergovernmental negotiations in this regard. - The Security Council has increased briefings in open meetings by special envoys and representatives as well as the Department of Political Affairs (horizon scanning), while the discussion of the outcome of the meetings is still considered behind closed doors.

Para. 67.2

11.2 Call on the Security Council to allow briefings by the Special Envoys or Representatives of the Secretary-General and the UN Secretariat to take place in public meetings, unless in exceptional circumstances;

Para. 67.3

11.3 Call on the Security Council to further enhance its relationship with the UN Secretariat and troop contributing countries (TCC), including through a sustained, regular and timely interaction. Meetings with TCCs should be held not only in the drawing up of mandates, but also in their implementation, when considering a change in, or renewal of, or completion of a mission mandate, or when there is a rapid deterioration of the situation on the ground. In this context, the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations should involve TCCs more frequently and intensively in its deliberations, especially in the very early stages of mission planning;

- In the Security Council open debate held on 22 April 2010, on the implementation of the Note by the President of the Security Council No. S/2006/507, the Chair of NAM CoB addressed identical letters to the President of the General Assembly and to the President of the Security Council for the Month of April 2010, conveying the Movement’s position concerning the working methods of the Security Council as stipulated in the relevant paragraphs of the Sharm El Sheikh Summit Final Document, demanding taking them into consideration in any possible outcome of the open debate of the Security Council. The Chair also reminded in those letters about the comprehensive negotiating paper submitted by the Movement to the Security Council and the General Assembly in 1996, as contained in the Open Ended Working Group on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council (A/51/47). The letters were issued as official documents of the General Assembly and the Security Council under the symbols A/64/748-S/2010/189. - Furthermore, on 22 April 2010, the Chair of NAM CoB delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement, in the said Security Council open debate. - On 11 November 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Movement, before the General Assembly debate on Agenda items 29 and 119 titled: “Report of the Security Council” and “Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council, and other matters related to the Security Council”. - On 8 November 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered two statements on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the General Assembly debates on agenda item 30 titled: “Report of the Security Council”, and agenda item 122 titled: “Question of equitable representation on, and increase in the membership of the Security Council, and other matters related to the Security Council”.

Para. 67.4

11.4 Call upon the Security Council to uphold the primacy of and respect for the Charter in connection with its functions and powers and stresses once again that the decision by the Security Council to initiate formal or informal discussions on the situation in any Member State of the United Nations or any issue that does not constitute a threat to international peace and security is contrary to Article 24 of the Charter;

Para. 67.5

11.5 Call on the Council to establish its subsidiary organs in accordance with the letter and spirit of the UN Charter, and that these organs should function in a manner that would provide adequate and timely information on their activities to the general UN membership;

Para. 67.6

11.6 Reject any attempts to use the Security Council to pursue national political agendas and stress the necessity of non-selectivity and impartiality in the work of the Council, and the need for the Council to strictly keep within the powers and functions accorded to it by the Member States under the UN Charter;

Para. 67.7

11.7 Call on the Council to avoid resorting to Chapter VII of the Charter as an umbrella for addressing issues that do not necessarily pose a threat to international peace and security, and to fully utilize the provisions of other relevant Chapters, where appropriate, including Chapters VI and VIII, before invoking Chapter VII which should be a measure of last resort, if necessary;

- On 23 November 2011, and in relation to the Security Council open debate held on 30 November 2011, on the implementation of the Note by the President of the Security Council No. S/2010/507 regarding the improvement of the Council’s Working Methods, the Chair addressed identical letters to the President of the General Assembly and to the President of the Security Council, conveying the Movement’s position concerning the working methods of the Security Council as stipulated in the relevant paragraphs of the Bali Final Document, and in this regard proposing to take the NAM position into consideration in any possible outcome of this open debate. The letters were issued as official documents of the General Assembly and the Security Council under the symbols A/66/574-S/2011/732. - On 30 November, and in relation to this issue, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement, before the Security Council open debate on working methods.

Para. 67.8

11.8 Oppose attempts through the imposition or prolongation of sanctions or their extension by the Security Council against any State under the pretext or with the aim of achieving the political objectives of one or a few States, rather than in the general interest of the international community; and

- This matter continues to be discussed in the Special Committee on the Charter and Strengthening the Role of the Organization, and is kept under constant review in the Security Council informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau and the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (The Islamic Republic of Iran) are following this matter.

Para. 67.9

11.9 Urge the Non-Aligned Countries, which are members of the Security Council, to promote and defend, as deemed possible, the aforementioned positions and objectives during their tenure of membership in the Council, and to this end to, while noting with satisfaction recent positive steps in that regard, stress the need for the consolidation of the NAM Caucus in the Council with the principal objective of coordinating and defending the positions of the Movement in the Security Council, and call upon the members of the Caucus to provide timely briefings and to engage in close consultation with the Non-Aligned Countries, particularly those whose interests and concerns are under consideration by the Council, as well as to keep the Movement continuously updated of all relevant developments and issues with which the Council is actively seized.

- The Chair of the NAM CoB participates in the Monthly Meetings of the NAM Caucus in the Security Council to the discuss the monthly Provisional Program of Work of the Security Council and any other matter of concern to the Movement. - The rotating Coordinators of the NAM Caucus in the Security Council consistently brief the NAM Coordinating Bureau, in its monthly meetings at the Ambassadorial level, about the upcoming activities of the Council and the implementation of this paragraph. - On 18 February 2010, the NAM Troika met at the Ambassadorial level with the NAM Caucus in the Security Council, including Nigeria, Uganda, and Lebanon, as well as Brazil, Mexico, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, who are Observers in the Movement and Members of the Security Council, to exchange views on the latest developments regarding Iran’s Nuclear Issue.

United Nations: Financial Situation and Arrangement

Para. 97.1

12.1 Urge all UN Member States in arrears, in particular the major contributing States, to settle their outstanding dues without further delay and to pay their future assessments in full, on time and without imposing preconditions in accordance with the Charter and relevant General Assembly resolutions, mindful at the same time of the special situation faced by some developing countries that hamper their ability to pay their assessed contributions.

- This position has been repeatedly stressed in the fifth committee and the C.34. There have been some positive response, and the matter will be under continuous follow up.

Disarmament and International Security

Para. 163.1 13.1 Continue to pursue the positions and priorities of the Movement, as appropriate, in the relevant international fora;

- The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau and the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament (Indonesia), as well as the NAM Vienna and Geneva Chapters continued to pursue the positions and priorities of the Movement in order to achieve the objectives of the Movement in all relevant international foras. - In relation to the Summit meeting of the Security Council held on 24 September 2009 to consider the agenda item on “Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Disarmament”, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau sent a letter to the President of the Security Council for the month of September 2009, transmitting the related paragraphs in the Final Document adopted by XV NAM Summit, which reflect the position of the Movement on this important issue. This document was issued as an official document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2009/459. - On September and October 2009, the Chair of the NAM Vienna Chapter delivered statements on behalf of the Movement before the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA Board of Governors on: 1- the Implementation of the Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Agreement and relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions 1737 (2006),1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1835 (2008) in the Islamic Republic of Iran. 2- The Application of IAEA Safeguards in the Middle East. 3- The Implementation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic. 4-the Assurances of Supply. 5 -The session of the Working Group on the Future of the Agency: Safeguards and Verification. 6- The Application of IAEA Safeguards in the Middle East. 7- Statement before the Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Israel's Nuclear Capabilities.

Para. 163.2 13.2 Task the NAM Coordinating Bureau to undertake efforts, as appropriate, with a view to achieving the objectives of the Movement at disarmament and international security meetings.

- On October 2009, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement before the First Committee, highlighting the principles and positions of the NAM with regard to various disarmament and international Security issues. - The General Assembly in its 64th session adopted the following resolutions and decisions tabled by the Movement: 1- Decision 64/385 regarding the review of the implementations

of the declaration on the strengthening of international security under agenda item 90.

2- Decision 64/391 convening of the 4th session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament under agenda item 96 a.

3- Resolution 64/23 on the “Implementation of the declaration on the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace”, under agenda item 87.

4- Resolution 64/32 on the “Relationship between Disarmament and Development”, under agenda item 98.

5- Resolution 64/58 on the “UN Regional Center for Peace and Disarmament”, under agenda item 97c.

6- Resolution 64/33 on the “Observance of Environmental Norms in the Drafting and Implementation of Agreements on Disarmament and Arms Control”, under agenda item 96n.

7- Resolution 64/34 on the “Promotion of Multilateralism in the Area of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation”, under agenda item 96m.

- The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau addressed a Letter to the Secretary General, and to the President of the Security Council for the month of December 2009, transmitting a copy of the Letters addressed from the Chair of the NAM Chapter in Vienna to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and to the Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), reflecting the views of the NAM Vienna Chapter on the substantive content of resolution 1887. The letter was issued as an official document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2009/631 dated 9 December 2009. - On March 2010, the Chair of the NAM Vienna Chapter delivered statements on behalf of the Movement before the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA on:

1- The Implementation of the Safeguards of the Non-Proliferation Treaty NPT in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the provisions of relevant UN Security Council resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1835 (2008). 2- The implementation of the Safeguards Agreement of the Non-Proliferation Treaty NPT in the Syrian Arab Republic. - With regard to the United Nations Disarmament Commission (UNDC), that commenced on 29 March and ended on 16 April 2010, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group (Indonesia) delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement at the related general debate. A NAM Working Paper was presented in Working Group I of the UNDC. - The 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference held from 3 to 28 May 2010:

• Prior to the convening of the Review Conference, the NAM States Parties to the NPT convened a series of meetings with the President of the Review Conference, H.E. Ambassador Libran Cabactulan of the Philippines, in order to facilitate a fruitful exchange of views and foster mutual understanding on related issue. Furthermore, the NAM Working Group on Disarmament convened several meetings to prepare the updated position of the NAM States Parties to the NPT at the Review Conference.

• With regard to the procedural arrangements of the Review Conference, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau coordinated with the NAM States Parties to the NPT to submit their candidatures for the positions allocated for NAM in the Bureau of the 2010 Review Conference.

• On 29 April, the NAM States Parties to the NPT Submitted to the Conference the NAM Working Paper, and Elements for a Plan of Action for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

• On 3 May, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, in his Country’s capacity as Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament, delivered a Statement on behalf of the NAM States Parties to the NPT in the opening session of the Conference.

• On 5 May, the Chair informed the President of the Review Conference about the NAM States Parties’ concurrence to his proposal regarding the establishment of three subsidiary bodies of the three Main Committees of the Conference.

• On 6 May, and upon the request of the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations in New York, the Chair convened an informal meeting of the Coordinating Bureau to hear a briefing from H.E. Mr. Manouchehr Mottaki, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Iran’s nuclear policy.

• The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered Statements on behalf of the NAM States Parties in the Main Committees of the Review Conference.

• On 10 May, the Chair of the NAM CoB held a meeting of the NAM Heads of delegations to the 2010 NPT Review Conference, to hear a briefing from the President of the Review Conference on the latest procedural developments relating to the Conference.

• On 17 May, the Chair of the NAM CoB convened an informal meeting, at the Ambassadorial level, of the NAM States Parties to the NPT to hear a briefing from the Head of the United States delegation to the Review Conference, and from the Head of the Russian Federation Delegation to the Conference. The meeting provided an important opportunity for a substantive interactive dialogue with both delegations on the review of the implementation of the three pillars of the NPT. Moreover, the meeting heard a briefing from the Ambassador of Canada to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva on the Canadian proposals to strengthen the institutional framework of the NPT.

• Following the issuance of the draft documents of the three Main Committees of the NPT Review Conference and their Subsidiary Bodies, the Chair of the NAM CoB, in close interaction and Coordination with the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament, convened a series of intensive meetings of the NAM States Parties to the NPT (at the Ambassadorial and expert levels) in the period between 14 and 24 May, in order to consider these Documents.

• On 28 May, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the NAM States Parties to the NPT, in the closing session of the Review Conference, after the adoption of the Final Document, outlining the differences between the adopted Final Document of the Conference and the basic positions of the Movement, and stressing the importance on follow up on all outcomes of the Review Conference.

- On June 2010, the Chair of the NAM Vienna Chapter delivered statements on behalf of the Movement before the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA on: 1- The Implementation of the Safeguards of the Non-Proliferation Treaty NPT in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the provisions of relevant UN Security Council resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008) and 1835 (2008). 2- The implementation of the Safeguards Agreement of the Non-Proliferation Treaty NPT in the Syrian Arab Republic. 3- The Israeli Nuclear Capabilities. - In relation to the Fourth Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms and Light Weapons (BMS 4), convened from 14 to 18 June 2010, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament (the Republic of Indonesia) delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement outlining the Movement’s position in relation to this issue. - On 24 September 2010, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered the statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the High Level Meeting on “Revitalizing the work of the Conference on Disarmament and taking forward multilateral disarmament negotiations”, and many Ministers from the Movement took active part in the discussion supporting the NAM position and detailing further national considerations and proposals.

- On October 2010, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement in the General Debate of the First Committee on all agenda items related to Disarmament and International Security.

- The General Assembly in its 65th session adopted the following resolutions tabled by the NAM: 1- Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol (65/51). 2-Relationship between disarmament and development (65/52). 3- Observance of the environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control (65/53). 4- Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation (65/54). 5- United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament (65/78). 6- Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium (65/55). 7- Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament (65/66). - During the Substantive Session of the United Nations Disarmament Commission (UNDC), held in New York from 4 to 22 April 2011, The Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament (Indonesia) delivered a Statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, in the related General Debate on 4 April, and made various NAM interventions during the UNDC meetings in Working Group 1 on “Recommendations for achieving the objective on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons”, and Working Group II “Elements of a draft declaration of the 2010s as the Fourth Disarmament Decade”. - In relation to this issue, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group reintroduced the NAM Working Paper on “Recommendations for achieving the objective on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons“. - On 27 July 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the General Assembly debate on the Follow up to the high level meeting held on 24 September 2010: Revitalizing the work of the Conference of Disarmament and taking forward multilateral disarmament negotiations.

- on August 2011, the Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter convened a Meeting for NAM Member States with Ambassador Jarmo Viinanen, the Chair-elect of the First Committee of the 66th session of the UN General Assembly, upon the request of the latter.

- On 22 September 2011, and in coordination with the Chair of the Movement, H.E. Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, in his capacity as Member of the NAM Troika at the Ministerial Level, delivered the statement of the Non-Aligned Movement before the High Level Meeting organized by the Secretary General on Nuclear Safety and Security.

- During the main part of the 66th session of the General Assembly, the NAM Working Group on Disarmament (coordinated by Indonesia) conducted various meetings to prepare the positions, draft resolutions and decisions, as well as statements in the First Committee. Accordingly, the following NAM resolutions and decisions were adopted:

1- Implementation of the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace (66/22).

2- Relationship between disarmament and development (66/30). 3- Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and

implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control (66/31).

4- Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation (66/32).

5- United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament (66/53).

6- Decision on the review of the implementation of the Declaration of the Strengthening of international Security.

- In addition, apart from the NAM statement at the First Committee on all disarmament and international security agenda items, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament delivered the following statement in the thematic debates of First Committee during the month of October 2011: Conventional Weapons/ Other disarmament measures and international security/ Regional disarmament and security/ Disarmament Machinery.

- During the Preparatory Committee of the Second Review Conference of the United Nations Program of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects held during the period between 19-23 March 2012:

1-The Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament delivered the statement of the Non-Aligned Movement before the Preparatory Committee.

2- The NAM working group on Disarmament presented the NAM Working Paper on “Full and Effective Implementation of the Programme of Action: Enhancing International Cooperation and Assistance”.

- During United Nations Disarmament Commission (UNDC) 2012 session on 2 April 2012:

1-The Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament delivered the statement of the Non-Aligned Movement before the UNDC.

2- The NAM Working Group on Disarmament presented the NAM Working Paper on “Recommendations for achieving the objective of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons”.

- During the 2012 NPT Preparatory Committee, 30 April–11 May 2012 in Vienna, the NAM Working Group on Disarmament presented the following working papers:

1- Working paper submitted by the members of the Group of Non-Aligned States parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

2- A working paper submitted by the members of the Group of Non-Aligned States parties to the Treaty on Elements for a plan of action for the elimination of nuclear weapons.

- With regard to the activities of the NAM Vienna Chapter within the work of the IAEA during the reporting period, the Chair of the Vienna Chapter upheld, and will continue to do so, the Movement’s positions and interest as reflected in the Chair’s statements in the following areas:

1- The peaceful uses of nuclear energy. 2- The implementation of the IAEA safeguards and other nuclear

verification measures. 3- Resolving outstanding safeguards and other nuclear verification issues. 4- Establishing a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in the Middle-East. 5- Addressing Israeli Nuclear Capabilities.

- On August 2011, for NAM member states with Ambassador Jarmo Viinanen, the Chair-elect of the First Committee of the 66th session of the UN General Assembly, upon the request of the latter. - On 28 March 2012, and following the previously established practices in the preparations for the 2010 NPT Review Conference, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau convened an informal Meeting of the NAM States Parties to the NPT, at the Ambassadorial level, with H.E. Ambassador Peter Woolcott, the Chair designate of the first session of the Preparatory Committee, to consult and exchange views with NAM States Parties to the NPT on the preparations for the first session of the Prep. Com. of the 2015 NPT Review Conference to be held in Vienna from 30 April to 11 May 2012. Another informal consultations with the Chair-designate of the First Preparatory Committee of the 2015 NPT Review Conference was also held in March 2012 by the NAM Geneva Chapter. - Prior to the commencement of the First Preparatory Committee, the NAM Working Group on Disarmament convened several meetings to prepare 9 Working Papers and 6 Statements to be presented on behalf of the NAM States parties to the NPT at the said meeting.

- In relation to the Security Council briefing titled “Maintenance of international peace and Security: nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament and security held on 19 April 2012, the Chair addressed a letter on 13 April to the President of the Security Council conveying the Movement’s agreed position regarding the competence of the Security Council, the primacy of multilateralism in disarmament affairs, the priority given in establishing a Nuclear Weapon Free Zone in the Middle East, and the technical nature of nuclear security and safety, as well as the NAM principled position on resolution 1540. The letter was issued as an official document of the Security Council under the Symbol: S/2012/223. - In relation to the Security Council open debate titled “Threats to international peace and security: securing borders against illicit flows” held on 25 April 2012, the Chair addressed a letter on 24 April to the President of the Security Council conveying the Movement agreed position regarding the issues related to the said debate, including disarmament and international security, terrorism, trafficking in persons, and drug trafficking. The letter was issued as an official document of the Security Council under the Symbol: S/2012/257. - In June, during the meetings of the IAEA Board of Governers, the Chair of the NAM Vienna Chapter delivered the following statements on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement:

1- A statement under the agenda item entitled “The safeguards implementation-Report for 2011”. 2- A statement under the agenda item entitled “Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement and relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. 3- A statement under the agenda item entitled “Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic”.

- During the past three years, The Chair of the NAM Vienna Chapter at the International Atomic Agency has been devoted to upholding the movement’s principles in the following areas:

1- Peaceful uses of nuclear energy. 2- Implementation of the IAEA safeguards and other nuclear verification measures. 3- Resolving outstanding safeguards and other nuclear verification issues. 4- Establishing a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in the Middle-East.

5- Addressing Israeli Nuclear Capabilities.

Terrorism

Para. 165.1

14.1 Strongly and unequivocally condemn, as criminal, and reject terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, as well as all acts, methods and practices of terrorism wherever, by whomever, against whomsoever committed, including those in which States are directly or indirectly involved, which are unjustifiable whatever the considerations or factors that may be invoked to justify them, and in this context, reaffirm their support for the provisions contained in General Assembly resolution 46/51 of 27 January 1992 and other relevant UN resolutions;

- The Non-Aligned Movement continues to actively participate in the consecutive sessions of the Ad Hoc Committee Established by General Assembly Resolution 51/210 of 17 December 1996 (Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism). - On 6 October 2009, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (The Islamic Republic of Iran), delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement before the Sixth Committee on agenda item 106 “Measures to eliminate international Terrorism”. (64th session of the UN General Assembly). - On 12 April 2010, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (the Islamic Republic of Iran) delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement before the fourteenth session of the Ad Hoc Committee established by General Assembly resolution 51/210 of 17 December 1996- Measures to eliminate international terrorism. - On 5 October 2010, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (The Islamic Republic of Iran), delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement before the Sixth Committee on agenda item 106 “Measures to eliminate international Terrorism”. (65th session of the UN General Assembly). - On 11 April 2011, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (the Islamic Republic of Iran), delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement during the 15th session of the Ad Hoc Committee established by General Assembly resolution 51/210 of 17 December 1996 “Measures to eliminate International Terrorism”, which was held from 11 to 15 April 2011. The statement reflected the common position pf Members of the Movement stressing the importance of continuing the efforts to finalize the draft comprehensive convention on international terrorism, and to convene a high-level conference under the auspices of the United Nations on international terrorism. - On 12 January 2012, the Chair issued a statement of the NAM CoB condemning the terrorist attack that occurred in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran, causing the death of Mr. Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, the Iranian nuclear scientist. The Chair reminded that the Statement was based on the previously agreed language in the Bali Final Document adopted by the 16th NAM Ministerial Conference.

Para. 165.2

14.2 Resolve to take speedy and effective measures to eliminate international terrorism, and in this context, urge all States, consistent with the UN Charter, to fulfil their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law combating terrorism, including by prosecuting or, where appropriate, extraditing the perpetrators of terrorist acts; by preventing the organisation, instigation or financing of terrorist acts against other States from within or outside their territories or by organisations based in their territories; by refraining from organising, instigating, assisting, financing or participating in terrorist acts in the territories of other States; by refraining from encouraging activities within their territories directed towards the commission of such acts; by refraining from allowing the use of their territories for planning, training or financing for such acts; or by refraining from supplying arms or other weapons that could be used for terrorist acts in other States;

Para. 165.3

14.3 Condemn any form of, and refrain from extending, political, diplomatic, moral or material support for terrorism, and in this context, urge all States, consistent with the UN Charter and in fulfilling their obligations under international law, to ensure that refugee status or any other legal status is not abused by the perpetrators, organisers or facilitators of terrorist acts and that claims of political motivation by them are not recognised as grounds for refusing requests for their extradition;

- On 3 October 2011, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (The Islamic Republic of Iran), delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement before the Sixth Committee on agenda item 109 “Measures to eliminate international Terrorism”. (66th session of the UN General Assembly).

Para. 165.4 14.4 Urge all States, which have not yet done so, to consider to ratify or accede to the thirteen international and UN conventions and protocols relating to combating terrorism;

-Reminders are being sent on annual basis to participate in the main treaty signing event that the Secretary General hosts every year.

Para. 165.5

14.5 Observe and implement the provisions of all international conventions as well as regional and bilateral instruments relating to terrorism to which their countries are party, taking into account the recommendations of the Final Document of the UN Conference on the Prevention of Crime and Criminal Justice held in Cairo, Egypt in 1995 and the International Conference on Combating Terrorism held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2005;

Ongoing process

Para. 165.6

14.6 Oppose attempts to equate the legitimate struggle of peoples under colonial or alien domination and foreign occupation for self-determination and national liberation with terrorism, in order to prolong occupation and oppression of innocent people with impunity;

- Ongoing process. - Stressed in relevant NAM statements, including the statements delivered by the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters before the Sixth Committee on agenda item 106 “Measures to eliminate international Terrorism”, during the 64th, the 65th, and the 66th sessions of the UN General Assembly, and before the consecutive sessions of the Ad Hoc Committee established by General Assembly resolution 51/210 of 17 December 1996- Measures to eliminate international terrorism.

Para. 165.7

14.7 Further call on all States to endorse in principle the convening of an international conference under the auspices of the UN to define terrorism, to differentiate it from the struggle for national liberation and to reach comprehensive and effective measures for concerted action. They also denounced the brutalisation of peoples kept under foreign occupation as the gravest form of terrorism. They condemned the use of State power for the suppression and violence against innocent victims struggling against foreign occupation to exercise their inalienable right to self-determination. They stressed the sanctity of this right and urged that in this era of enlarged freedom and democracy, people under foreign occupation should be allowed to freely determine their destiny. In this context, they also reaffirmed their support for General Assembly Resolution 46/51 of 27 January 1992 as well as other relevant UN resolutions and the principled position of the Movement that the struggle of peoples under colonial or alien domination and foreign occupation for self-determination does not constitute terrorism;

Para. 165.8

14.8 Call upon all states to respect all human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, and to reaffirm their commitment in this respect to prevent human rights violations in consistency with the rule of law and their obligation under international law, in particular international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, and in accordance with relevant General Assembly resolutions.

Para.165.9

14.9 While reaffirming the Movement’s principled position on combating international terrorism, and in the light of the previous initiatives and considerations adopted by NAM, and of their conviction that multilateral cooperation under the UN auspices is the most effective means to combat international terrorism, the Heads of State and Government reiterated their call for an International Summit Conference under the auspices of the UN to formulate a joint organised response of the international community to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including identifying its root causes;

- Stressed in relevant NAM statements, including the statements delivered by the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters before the Sixth Committee on agenda item 106 “Measures to eliminate international Terrorism”, and before the consecutive sessions of the Ad Hoc Committee established by General Assembly resolution 51/210 of 17 December 1996- Measures to eliminate international terrorism.

Para.165.10

14.10 Further reiterate the importance of the conclusion of a Comprehensive Convention for Combating International Terrorism and, in this respect, noting the negotiations in the Ad Hoc Committee on Terrorism established by General Assembly Resolution 51/210, for elaboration of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism and the continuing efforts to that end, and call upon all States to co-operate in resolving the outstanding issues.

Para.165.11

14.11 Call for a transparent and comprehensive implementation of the United Nations Global Counter Terrorism Strategy and agree to actively engage in future meetings concerning the reviews of the UN Global Counter Terrorism Strategy and its implementation in a manner that would advance the principled position of the Movement.

- The NAM Members coordinated their position through the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters (Coordinated by the Islamic Republic of Iran) in order to actively engage in the review process of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The Working Group held a number of meetings to explore the possibility of a unified NAM position concerning the Second Review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.

Para.165.12

14.12 Recall the first biannual review of the United Nations Global Counter Terrorism Strategy of 5 September 2008 that decided, inter alia, on the interaction of Member States with the Task Force on regular basis, in order to receive briefings and reports on its current and future work, assess the work being undertaken on the Strategy implementation efforts, including the work of the Task Force and its institutionalization, and offer policy guidance as reflected in General Assembly resolution 62/272 of 5 September 2008.

- Stressed in the relevant NAM statements, including the statements delivered by the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters before the Sixth Committee on agenda item “Measures to eliminate international Terrorism”.

Para.165.13

14.13 Strongly condemn the grave acts of terrorism which targeted Iraqi civilians on almost a daily basis in different parts of the country and call for enhancement of international cooperation to support Iraqi capacity building programs to combat all forms of terrorism.

One-time action

Para.165.14

14.14 The Heads of State and Government strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack in Islamabad, Pakistan on the Marriot Hotel on September 20, 2008 and the terrorist attack on the visiting Sri Lankan Cricket Team in Lahore, on March 3, 2009, which represented intensification of international terrorism, causing colossal loss of life, destruction and damage, and called for international cooperation in accordance with the obligations of all Member States under relevant international law against the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism.

One-time action

Para.165.15

14.15 The Heads of State and Government strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack in Mumbai, India, between November 26 and 29, 2008, which represented an escalation of international terrorism, causing extensive loss of life, destruction and damage, and called for international cooperation of all Member States, in accordance with relevant international law, against the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism.

One-time action

Para.165.16

14.16 Strongly condemned the successive terrorist attacks experienced in the last few years, and more particularly the most recent and dramatic terrorist attacks of 17 February 2009, against the Presidential Palace in the capital city of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, which caused significant loss of human life, destruction and damage, and called for international cooperation, in accordance with the obligations of all Member States under relevant international law, against the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terror.

One-time action

Para.165.18 14.18 Hold a NAM Ministerial Meeting on the issue of terrorism at the most appropriate date, based on the progress of the discussions and negotiations on this issue at the United Nations;

- As progress has not been achieved so far in the negotiations within the United Nations, the Chair will keep monitoring this issue and coordinate on the convening of such conference.

Para.165.19

14.19 Support national, regional and international efforts and arrangements that seek to implement, where appropriate, the pertinent international legally binding instruments, as well as the relevant UN resolutions, including General Assembly resolution 46/51 and Security Council resolution 1373, and regional arrangements and instruments relating to combating terrorism; strengthen the cooperation with all States in this regard, emphasizing that such cooperation should be in conformity with the UN Charter, international law and the relevant international conventions; and in this context, urge the relevant UN organs to promote ways and means to support and strengthen such cooperation;

Ongoing process

Para.165.20

14.20 Reject actions and measures, the use or threat of use of force in particular by armed forces, which violate the UN Charter and international law especially the relevant international conventions, imposed or threatened to be imposed by any State against any Non-Aligned Country under the pretext of combating terrorism or to pursue its political aims, including by directly or indirectly categorising them as terrorism sponsoring-States. They called upon the Security Council to promote legitimacy and credibility of the Al-Qaida sanctions regime, in particular by addressing the concerns of due process and transparency in its listing and delisting procedure and in granting exemption. They further totally reject the use of the term “axis of evil” by a certain State to target other States under the pretext of combating terrorism, as well as the unilateral preparation of lists accusing States of allegedly supporting terrorism, which are inconsistent with international law and constitute on their part a form of psychological and political terrorism and in this context, underscoring the need to exercise solidarity with the Non-Aligned Countries that are affected by such actions and measures; and

- On 27 January 2010, the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement, issued a Statement on The New Security Measures by the United States Transportation Security Administration for International Flights to the United States from 14 NAM Member Countries.

- This provision is being continuously stressed in statements by the Chair and the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Legal Matters.

Para.165.21

14.21 Introduce comprehensive qualitative changes to national laws and legislations of Non-Aligned Countries, in order to criminalise all terrorist acts as well as support, financing or instigation of such acts.

Ongoing process

Para.165.22

14.22 Reaffirm their support to the proposal of The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud to establish the International Centre to combat terrorism adopted by the International Conference to combat terrorism held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in February 2005. The Riyadh Conference asserted that elimination of terrorism is only possible through a coordinated international efforts and cooperation. The Conference called upon the United Nations to establish the centre to exchange information and share expertise, and coordinate efforts to monitor the activities of terrorist organization and individuals closely.

- The United Nations Centre for Counter-Terrorism (UNCCT) was established in accordance with General Assembly resolution 66/10 at the United Nations Headquarters, within the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force Office, to contribute to promoting the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide funding for the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre during the first three years.

Democracy

Para. 172.1

15.1 Work collectively for the promotion of democracy and for more inclusive political processes allowing genuine participation by all citizens in all countries, including seeking assistance from the UN on a voluntary basis;

- The Non-Aligned Movement Supported the theme of the 65th session of the General Assembly “Reaffirming the central role of the United Nations in the Global Governance”. The NAM supported this theme to the extent consistent with those paragraphs and without affecting the competence of the United Nations.

Para. 172.2

15.2 Promote, while recognizing the importance of the promotion of democracy at the national level, the democratisation of the system of international governance in order to increase the participation of developing countries in international decision-making; and

Para. 172.3

15.3 Oppose and condemn any politically motivated attempt or misuse of the international co-operation for the promotion of democracy, including the marginalisation or exclusion of Non-Aligned Countries from the full participation and equal opportunities of membership in the intergovernmental bodies of the UN system.

North-South Dialogue and Cooperation

Para. 173.1

16.1 Generate, expand and deepen a more dynamic relationship and co-operation with developed and industrialised countries, in particular with the Group of Eight, firmly rooted on mutual respect, mutuality of benefits, shared and differentiated responsibilities, constructive engagement and dialogue, broad partnership and genuine interdependence, with the aim of forging compatible or complementary responses or initiatives on global issues and generate greater understanding between the North and the South;

- Several Members of the Movement have been invited to the G8 Conferences where they reflected the positions of the Movement. - Ongoing process to follow on the implementation of the G8, EU and other commitments towards countries of the South, particularly the Members of the NAM.

Para. 173.2

16.2 Continue to hold Ministerial Meetings between the Troikas of NAM and the European Union, within the framework of ordinary sessions of the General Assembly, aimed at facilitating comprehensive and transparent exchange of views of common interest to be addressed in the UNGA sessions.

- The annual ministerial meeting between the NAM Troika and the EU Troika was held on 24 September 2009, within the framework of the High Level Segment of the 64th session of the General Assembly, where issues of interest for the Movement were discussed, namely, developments in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Climate Change, Topical issues on UN agenda, including Human rights, Responsibility to protect and System Wide Coherence. The Troika successfully reflected the views of NAM in accordance with all relevant documents adopted by the Movement. - On 14 October 2010, the NAM Troika met at the Ambassadorial level with the European Union Representatives in a configuration composed of Ambassadors of the European Union, Belgium, Netherlands and Slovakia to discuss the way forward concerning the EU draft resolution on its enhanced participation in the work of the United Nations, and issues related to Peacekeeping Operations. The NAM Troika clarified that having open consultations with the wider membership on the draft resolution, in an inclusive and transparent process, is the best approach to reach a solution acceptable to everyone, and highlighted the need to reach the appropriate combination between the legal and political aspects of the issue by consensus. On the other hand, the meeting discussed issues related to Peacekeeping Operations, namely: the New Horizon concept, Global Field Support Strategy, the nexus of Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, protection of civilians in armed conflicts, development of civilian capacity, Robust Peacekeeping, the role of the C34 in the reform of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, and Women in Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding. The NAM Troika reflected the agreed positions by the Movement with regard to each of these issues.

- On 26 January 2011, the NAM Troika in New York met at the Ambassadorial Level with the European Union Representatives, where they discussed the draft resolution on participation of the European Union in the work of the United Nations, follow up on the implementation of the Plan of Actions of the 2010 NPT Review Conference, and Peacekeeping Operations.

- On 18 January 2012, the NAM Troika met, at the Ambassadorial level, with the European Union Representatives in a configuration composed of the Ambassadors of the European Union, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Romania, and the United Kingdom. The meeting discussed the following issues: The situation in the Middle-East, including the Question of Palestine/ Preparations for the United Nations Conference for sustainable development (Rio+20)/ Implementation of the Plans of Action of the 2010 NPT Review Conference, including the preparations for the 2012 Conference on the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle- East/United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. The NAM Troika reflected the agreed positions by the Movement with regard to each of these issues.

Para. 173.3

16.3 Taking note of the successful Ministerial meetings held by the Chair of the NAM with others interested parties, to continue to hold meetings, including at the Ministerial level, between the Chair of NAM and other interested parties, as appropriate, on issues of common interest.

- On 24 September 2009, the Chair, assisted by the NAM Troika, met with the Russian Federation at the Ministerial level. Issues of interest for the Movement were discussed, namely, developments in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation and cooperation between NAM Caucus in the Security Council and the Russian Federation. - On 20 September 2011, the Chair, assisted by the NAM Troika, met with the Russian Federation at the level of Foreign Ministers, where issues of interest for the Movement were discussed, mainly the developments in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, and the cooperation between the NAM Caucus in the Security Council and the Russian Federation.

Para. 173.4

16.4 Ensure that the views of developing countries are fully taken into account before decisions on relevant issues affecting them and the international community are made by developed countries, which could be achieved through, inter alia, institutionalising established contacts between the leaders at the highest level of developing and developed countries, and in this context, request the Chair of the Movement to coordinate with the Chair of the Group of 77 and China to identify measures that could contribute towards achieving this objective; and

- Consultations are going on with the consecutive Chairs of the G77 and China, and joint activities are underway with the G8, EU, OECD and other economic groupings. - Ongoing process.

Para. 173.5

16.5 Call on international meetings and conferences, including the annual Summits of the Group of Eight to take into account the interests and concerns of developing countries, especially in the current situation and serious adverse impacts of the global economic and financial crises on their development, and request the Chair of the Movement to continue to convey those interests and concerns.

Para. 173.6

16.6 Highlight the importance of North South Cooperation being aligned with national development priorities of recipient countries as well as the importance of increasing the efficiency of development assistance.

CHAPTER II : REGIONAL AND SUB-REGIONAL POLITICAL ISSUES Middle East Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem

Para. 193.1

17.1 Continue holding meetings at the ministerial level of the NAM Committee on Palestine, within the framework of the Coordinating Bureau Ministerial Meetings that take place at the outset of UNGA ordinary sessions and during any other Ministerial Meetings of the Movement, whenever necessary and in accordance with the developments on this issue.

- The Ministers of the NAM Committee on Palestine met on 25 September 2010, on the margins of the high level segment of the 65th session of the General Assembly, where the Declaration on Palestine was adopted. - The Ministers of the Movement’s Committee on Palestine met on 26 May 2011 on the margins of the NAM XVI Ministerial Conference, where the Declaration on Palestine was adopted. - In follow up to the implementation of the recommendations stipulated in the Declaration on Palestine adopted by the XVI NAM Ministerial Conference held in Bali, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau convened a Meeting on 29 June 2011 for the NAM Committee on Palestine at the Ambassadorial level in order to intensify efforts towards universal recognition of the State of Palestine on the basis of the 4 June 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Meeting recommended to Prepare a draft letter to be addressed from H.E. the Foreign Minister of Egypt in his capacity as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Chair of the NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine, to his peers the Foreign Ministers of the States who have not yet recognized the State of Palestine, encouraging them to do so at the earliest possible date, and another draft letter addressed to the Foreign Ministers of the States that have already recognized the State of Palestine expressing appreciation for their commitment in recognizing the State of Palestine, and requesting them to exert additional efforts to encourage those States who have yet to recognize the State of Palestine in their region and worldwide to do so at their earliest convenience. Accordingly, the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in his capacity as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement and the NAM Committee on Palestine at the Ministerial Level, addressed the said letters in July 2011.

- On 22 September 2011, the NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine held a meeting in New York to follow up on the implementation of the Declaration on Palestine adopted by the 16th NAM Ministerial Conference held in Bali, Indonesia, in May 2011, which stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to support the Palestinian endeavors for the recognition of the State of Palestine on the basis of the borders of the 4th of June 1967 with East-Jerusalem as its capital, and to seek its admission as a full member in the United Nations. The Chair presented the summary of the meeting reflecting the agreed recommendations by the NAM Committee on Palestine to the whole membership of the Movement. - On 9 May 2012, the NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine convened a meeting on the margins of the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement Coordinating Bureau held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine adopted the Declaration on Palestine, which was concurrently adopted by the general membership of the Movement at the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau. Furthermore, the Ministers decided to entrust the NAM Committee on Palestine, at the level of Permanent Representatives in New York, to explore further all the practical ideas reflected in the Declaration on Palestine as well as other ideas expressed during the Meeting, including the proposal to convene an extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine in Ramallah, in order to express the Movement’s support to the cause of Palestine. - Accordingly, On 3 July 2012, the Chair of the NAM CoB convened a Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine (Algeria/ Bangladesh/ Colombia/ Cuba/ Egypt/ India/ Indonesia/ Malaysia/ Palestine/ Senegal/ South Africa/ Zambia/ Zimbabwe), at the Ambassadorial Level, to discuss the ideas and proposals expressed during the Ministerial Meeting of the Committee on Palestine, including the proposal to convene an Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine in Ramallah.

- After consulting with Capitals about the convenience of the proposed date, the Ambassadorial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine agreed to have the Ministerial visit to Ramallah during the first week of August, specifically from 4 to 6 August 2012. - Unfortunately, this Meeting did not take place because Israel prevented Members of the Committee from reaching Ramallah, notwithstanding that the visit was to Palestine not to Israel. The NAM Committee on Palestine, at the Ministerial level, issued a press release in Amman, Jordan, on 5 August 2012, condemning this blatant action by Israel. The Committee also requested the NAM Coordinating Bureau in New York to consider this serious incident and take appropriate actions. - On 9 August 2012, the Chair of the NAM CoB convened a Special Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau in New York, at the Ambassadorial level, to consider and take appropriate action regarding the incident of the obstruction by Israel, the Occupying power, of the convening of the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine, which to be held in Ramallah on Sunday 5 August 2012. - The Special Meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau agreed to take the following course of Action: 1- To issue a Statement by the NAM Coordinating Bureau in New York, along the lines of the Press release issued by the Movement’s Committee on Palestine, at the Ministerial level, in Amman, to condemn in the strongest terms the obstruction by Israel, the Occupying Power, of the convening of the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine in Ramallah. 2- To forward the Draft “Ramallah Declaration on Solidarity with Palestine”, which was supposed to be adopted by the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine in Ramallah, to the Ministerial Meeting of the Committee to be held on the margins of the XVI NAM Summit in Tehran for adoption and recommendation to the Tehran Summit.

3-The Meeting also agreed to recommend the following proposals, to be taken into consideration at the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine in Tehran: a) To intensify diplomatic efforts in order to support the

implementation of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, prevent Israel from pursuing its illegal practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and hold it accountable for those acts.

b) To Support the Palestinian efforts for the establishment of the State of Palestine with East-Jerusalem as its Capital, including through capacity and institutions building.

c) To encourage the international recognition of the State of Palestine, including from NAM Members who have not yet done so.

d) To provide full support for the membership of the State of Palestine in the United Nations as well as its appropriate representation in any relevant International Meeting and/or Conference.

- On 9 August 2012, the NAM Coordinating Bureau issued a statement condemning the Israeli obstruction of the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine in Ramallah.

Para. 193.2

17.2 Maintain regular contacts and dialogue at the ministerial level between the NAM Ministerial committee on Palestine and the members of the Quartet and the Members of the UN Security Council, with a view to coordinating and enhancing the role played by NAM in the international efforts seeking a solution to the question of Palestine and lasting peace in the region.

- The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered Statements on behalf of the Movement in all Security Council’s open debates on the situation in the Middle-East, including the question of Palestine, outlining the Movement principled position in support of the cause of Palestine (27 July 2009, 14 October 2009, 27 January 2010, 14 April 2010, 21 July 2010, 18 October 2010, 19 January 2011, 21 April 2011, 26 July 2011, 24 October 2011, 24 January 2012, 23 April 2012, and 25 July 2012). - The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, in coordination with the Permanent Mission of Palestine to the United Nations in New York, continuously encouraged NAM Members and Observers to extend their support to the draft resolutions relating to the question of Palestine, to be considered by the 64th, 65th, and 66th sessions of the General Assembly under various agenda items, and urging NAM Members to actively participate in the debates under the related agenda items, in order to convey the serious concerns and Firm positions of the Movement on these important issues.

Para. 193.3

17.3 Continue to actively participate in the UN Security Council, including via a proactive role of the NAM Caucus of the Council, and General Assembly meetings addressing the question of Palestine.

- NAM Members actively participated in the high level meeting to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) held on 24 September 2009. - Efforts to consider the “Report of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict”, known as the “Goldstone Report”, by the Security Council, were undertaken by a Contact Group, at the Ambassadorial level, composed of: the Chair of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement, Chair of the Organization of the Islamic Conference Group, Chair of the Arab Group, Chair of Al-Quds Committee, Coordinator of OIC on Human Rights issues, Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, Palestine and the League of Arab States, who met on 15 October 2009, with the Secretary General, to discuss the deteriorating situation in the Palestinian Occupied Territory, especially the Israeli provocations in Occupied East Jerusalem and its excavation works and activities beneath and around Al-Aqsa Mosque and its vicinity, and to discuss actions by the Secretary General to deal with the Report. - On 15 October 2009, the Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter delivered a Statement on behalf of the Movement before the 12th Special Session of the Human Rights Council on the Human Rights Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including East Jerusalem. - In follow-up to the resolution and the special report of the Human Rights Council, adopted at its special twelfth session on “Goldstone Report” as contained in document A/64/53/Add.1, the Contact Group held separate meetings, between 22 and 30 October 2009, with the Permanent Members of the Security Council, as well as the Members of NAM Caucus in the Security Council, and other Non-Permanent Members, that are not Members in the Movement, to exchange views on ways to deal with the Report within the General Assembly and the Security Council. During the same period, separate meetings were held with the Secretary General and the President of the General Assembly to discuss the

consideration of the Report in the General Assembly during the main part of its sixty-fourth session, in a plenary meeting under agenda item 64: “Report of the Human Rights Council”, and to ensure consideration and implementation of the recommendations contained in the Report, as referred to the President of the General Assembly from the President of the Human Rights Council in a separate report. - On 27 October 2009, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau addressed a letter to the President of the General Assembly expressing the Movement’s support to the request presented by the Chair of the Arab Group, to discuss the resolution and the special report of the Human Rights Council, in a plenary meeting to be held during the first week of November. - On 4 November 2009, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the General Assembly plenary meeting to discuss the resolution and special report of the twelfth special session of the Human Rights Council on “The Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict”. - On 30 November 2009, the Chair delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the General Assembly debate on agenda item 16 titled “Question of Palestine”, reiterating the Movement’s Support to the cause of Palestine. - The Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter delivered a statement on the follow-up on the results of the 12th special session of the Human Rights Council on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East-Jerusalem. - The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau joined the Contact Group composed of: the Arab Troika, the Chair of the Organization of the Islamic Conference Group, the Chair of Al-Quds Committee, the Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, the Arab member in the Security Council, Palestine and the League of Arab States,

in order to mobilize support of the Security Council, Secretary General and other groups in addressing the Israeli provocations in East Jerusalem. The Contact Group met on 26 January 2010, with the Secretary General, to discuss the deteriorating situation in the Palestinian Occupied Territory, especially the Israeli provocations in Occupied East Jerusalem and its excavations and activities beneath and around Al-Aqsa Mosque and its vicinity, and also to discuss the implementation of the General Assembly resolution 64/10 on the Follow-up to the report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict (Goldstone Report). - Furthermore, In follow-up to the implementation of the General Assembly resolution 64/10, the Contact Group met on 2 February 2010, with the President of the General Assembly to discuss the way forward in dealing with and implementing the recommendations contained in the Goldstone Report. Furthermore, the Contact Group met on 5 February, with the Secretary General to discuss the same topic. - In follow up on the recent developments related to the Question of Palestine, on 24 February 2010, the Contact Group met to discuss elements to be included in the draft resolution on “the Follow-up to the Report of the Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict II”. NAM Countries extended their support to the draft resolution in line with the firm and principled position taken by the Movement on this important issue. Furthermore, on 25 February, the Contact Group met with the Secretary General to discuss the Israeli Government decision to annex the Ibrahimi Mosque and the Bilal Mosque to the list of Israeli heritage sites, during which the Contact Group warned that this decision could carry serious and unpredictable repercussions for international peace and security.

- During the 13th session of the Human Rights Council, the Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter delivered a statement on the follow-up to the outcomes of the fourth and seventh Special Sessions of the Council on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East-Jerusalem. Furthermore, the Chair delivered a statement on item VII of the Council’s agenda on Human Rights Situation in the Occupied Arab Territories.

- In light of the Israeli military attack on the civilian maritime convoy carrying humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip (known also as the Gaza Freedom Flotilla), on 31 May 2010, the Chair issued a press release after the emergency Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle-East, including the Question of Palestine.

- Within the efforts towards the full lifting of the illegal Israeli blockade imposed on Gaza, and towards conducting under the auspices of the Secretary General, an independent international investigation of the Israeli military attack against the civilian maritime convoy carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza, the Chairs of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, the Organization of the Islamic Conference Group, and the Arab Group, addressed on 22 June 2010 a joint letter to the President of the General Assembly, the President of the Security Council, and the Secretary General, in order to increase the momentum for the respect and full implementation of the Security Council Presidential Statement adopted on 1 June 2010, and the timely composition and dispatch of the related Fact-Finding Missions of the Human Rights Council and the Secretary General. The letter was issued as official document of the General Assembly and the Security Council under Symbols (A/64/842 and S/2010/331), as well as an official document of the General Assembly tenth emergency special session, under Symbol (A/Es-10/492).

- On 1 June 2010, the Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter delivered a Statement before the Human Rights Council meeting on the Israeli aggression against “the Gaza Freedom Flotilla”.

- On 9 July 2010, the Permanent Representatives of the NAM Troika met in New York with H.E. Anifah Aman, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, to exchange views on the way forward in addressing the Israeli attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.

- On 13 July 2010, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau coordinated with NAM Members, who are members of the ECOSOC, to support the draft resolution regarding the “ Economic and Social repercussions of the Israeli occupation on the living conditions of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the Arab population in the Occupied Syrian Golan”, to be considered by the ECOSOC in its 2010 substantive session. - On November First 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a Statement, on behalf of the Movement, before the Special Political and Decolonization Committee on Agenda item 51 Titled: “United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near-East”. - On 8 November 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Movement, before the Special Political and Decolonization Committee on Agenda item 52 titled: “Report of the Special Committee to investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and other Arabs of the Occupied Territories”.

- On 29 November 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the General Assembly debate on agenda item (37) titled “Question of Palestine”.

- On November 2010, the Chair joined the Contact Group composed of the Arab Troika, the Arab member in the Security Council, Palestine and the League of Arab States, in a series of meetings aiming to mobilize support within the Security Council to the draft resolution on the continuation of settlement activities by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including in East Jerusalem. Accordingly, the Contact Group held separate meetings, between 18 and 23 November 2010, with the Permanent Members and the Non-Permanent Members of the Security Council.

- Furthermore, between the period of 26 December 2010 and 17 January 2011, and in close coordination with the NAM Caucus in the Security Council, the Contact Group engaged in a series of meetings with the permanent and non-permanent members of the Security Council, aiming to mobilize support within the Council to ensure support of its members to the draft resolution on the continuation of settlement activities by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including in East Jerusalem. The contact Group also met with the Secretary General and the President of the General Assembly to exchange views on the said draft resolution.

- In this context, , the Chair of the NAM CoB addressed letters to the President of the Security Council listing the NAM Members who accepted to co-sponsor the draft resolution.

- The Chair of the NAM CoB continues to work closely with the Permanent Mission of Palestine to the United Nations in order to broaden recognition of the State of Palestine.

- On 17 May 2011, and in relation to the ongoing efforts by the Movement to increase the recognition of the State of Palestine on the borders of 4 June 1967, the Chair of the NAM CoB circulated the Note received from the Permanent Mission of Palestine to the United Nations in New York, reiterating its appeal to NAM Members who have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to do so at the earliest possible date, in line with the Movement’s principled position in support of the question of Palestine.

- On 13 July 2011, and in follow up to the implementation of the decisions related to the Question of Palestine stipulated in the outcome documents of the 16th NAM Ministerial Conference held in Bali, Indonesia, including the Declaration on Palestine, to intensify efforts towards universal recognition of the State of Palestine on the basis of the 4th of June 1967 borders with East-Jerusalem as its capital, and its admission as a full Member of the United Nations as soon as possible, the Foreign Minister of Egypt in his capacity as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Chair of the NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine, addressed letters to his peers the Foreign Ministers of the States who have not yet recognized the State of Palestine, encouraging them to do so at the earliest possible date.

- Furthermore, the Foreign Minister of Egypt addressed letters to the Foreign Ministers of the States that have already recognized the State of Palestine, expressing appreciation for their commitment and requesting them to exert additional efforts to encourage those States who have yet to recognize the State of Palestine in their region and worldwide to do so at their earliest convenience.

- On 13 October 2011, the Chair convened a Special Meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, at the Ambassadorial level, to listen to a briefing by the Ambassador of Palestine on the latest Palestinian endeavors in the United nations, and to exchange views on the main elements to be raised during the Open Debate of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle-East, including the Question on Palestine held on 24 October 2011.

- On 31 October 2011, the Chair delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the Special Political and Decolonization Committee, under agenda item 52: “United Nations Relief and works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)”.

- On 4 November 2011, the Chair delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the Special Political and Decolonization Committee on agenda item 53: Report of the Special Committee to investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and other Arabs of the Occupied Territories. The draft statement was previously circulated to all NAM Members by Note No. 343 dated 2 November 2011.

- The Chair of the NAM CoB joined the contact group composed of the Permanent Representatives of the Arab Troika in New York (Iraq/ Qatar/ Lebanon), and the Ambassador of Palestine as well as the Permanent Observer of the Arab League in the meetings with the President of the Security Council and the Secretary General on 10 and 11 November 2011 consecutively, to discuss the recent Israeli provocations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, through the acceleration of settlement activities and the withholding of Palestinian tax revenues as a punitive measure for the admission of Palestine as a Member State of the UNESCO.

- On 16 November 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB addressed identical letters, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, to the Permanent Representatives of the 107 Countries who voted in favour for the admission of Palestine as a Member State of UNESCO to thank them for their support.

- On 29 November 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the General Assembly debate on agenda item 37 titled: “The Question of Palestine”.

- On 29 November 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered the message of the Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement to the special meeting convened by the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People in observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, confirming the Movement’s position in support of the cause of Palestine.

- On 16 January 2012, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau addressed a letter to the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York, in its Switzerland’s capacity as Depositary of the Geneva Conventions, requesting to resume consultations of the “informal Working Group” (also known as the Group of Friends), towards setting a date for the reconvening the Conference of the High Contracting Parties of the Fourth Geneva Convention, in order to ensure the full implementation of the Convention in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East-Jerusalem.

- In response to the said letter, the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York, informed the Chair of the NAM CoB by a letter dated 22 March 2012, that Switzerland, as the depositary of the Geneva Conventions, and also a contracting party, attaches the utmost importance to the implementation of the fourth Geneva Convention in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The letter also indicated that the common goal of all the parties of the Geneva Conventions should be to improve the respect for and the implementation of the international humanitarian law on the ground in order to fully comply with the purpose of the fourth Geneva Convention to protect the Civilian Population. Furthermore, the letter stated that Switzerland is ready to continue to engage itself and intends to conduct soon initial discussions with the directly concerned parties on the very substance of the issues pertaining to this subject.

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17.4 Convene a parallel forum of civil society, preferably within UN premises, intended to mobilize international public opinion on this issue and thus make a substantial contribution to attaining a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

- Consultations are going on with Palestine to select the most appropriate date for this meeting.

CHAPTER III: DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES Trade

Para. 355.1

18.1 Continue the coordination and cooperation between the G-77 and NAM, within their respective mandates, to strengthen the role of UNCTAD as the UN body in charge of an integrated treatment of trade, development and related matters in the field of finances, technology, investment and sustainable development.

- Through the membership of the Chair of the NAM in the Bureau of the Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), as Vice-President representing Africa, efforts have been exerted to strengthen the role of UNCTAD by providing it with a platform to engage with the UN membership and through the holding of the joint high level meeting of the Council with UNCTAD as well as with the World Bank & IMF. Para. 355.2

18.2 Continue promoting the rejection of and the adoption of concrete actions against the enforcement of unilateral coercive economic measures at the several multilateral fora where NAM and G-77 are involved.

South-South Cooperation

Para. 365.1

19.1 Strengthen national capacities in order to enhance the individual and collective resilience of Non-Aligned Countries, which could be achieved particularly through expanding, deepening and enriching South-South cooperation in all areas of relations among them, including through undertaking concrete projects and programmes, pooling of resources, and tapping the contributions of eminent personalities and institutions of the South. In this regard, the South Fund for Development and Humanitarian Assistance established by the Second South Summit of the Group of 77 and China could greatly contribute to achieving the goals and objectives of South-South cooperation;

- Ongoing Process in Coordination with the Group of G77 and China, through the Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) - In light of the importance it attaches to South-South Cooperation (SSC) as a vital process in tackling the challenges faced by the South and as a vehicle to promote its development, the NAM continued to exert great efforts to deepen and strengthen SSC. - The NAM Chair was keen to include the fundamental principles of SSC in all the documents that have been negotiated and adopted under its Chairmanship, including in the outcome document of the 2009 Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Development, the outcome document of the 2011 Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC-IV), as well as the draft outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) currently being negotiated.

Para. 365.2

19.2 Encourage Member States to elaborate South-South cooperation arrangements, including sectoral cooperation arrangements, and other partnerships that promote South-South cooperation.

Para. 365.3 19.3 Promote on a voluntary basis trade agreements among developing countries as a tool for strengthening South-South economic cooperation;

Para. 365.4

19.4 Promote and strengthen regional and sub-regional integration through groupings and other arrangements on the basis of mutual benefit, complementarities and solidarity among developing countries with a view to facilitating and accelerating the economic growth and development of their economies;

Ongoing process

Para. 365.5

19.5 Encourage the NAM Centre for South-South Technical Cooperation (NAM-CSSTC), consistent with its terms of reference, to continue to organize training and capacity building programs for Non-Aligned Countries, and in this regard, further encourage member states of NAM to provide necessary assistance on a voluntary basis to the Centre towards achieving its established goals and objectives;

- Ongoing process

- The majority of NAM Members continue to actively participate in all programme activities NAM-CSSTC, based in Jakarta, Indonesia. NAM Members were encouraged to make voluntary financial contribution for the Centre and its programme activities.

Para. 365.6

19.6 Strengthen the capability of developing countries to evaluate international economic issues, through the establishment of a NAM network of coordination and cooperation between academic and specialized centres of research and economic studies;

- Consultations are ongoing with the Chair of the G77 and China and the UN-DESA to explore the most appropriate form of this network and coordination.

Para. 365.7

19.7 Reaffirm the central role of the South Centre as the think tank of the countries of the South, called upon the members of the Movement to support the Centre and requested the South Centre to establish South-South networks among relevant institutions to facilitate the exchange of programmes, academia, etc.

Ongoing process

Para. 365.8

19.8 Encourage the NAM Business Forum on South-South Cooperation, consistent with its terms of reference, to continue with its initiatives to enhance South-South trade and business relations. In this context, they welcomed the success of the Second NAM Business Forum and the General Meeting of the NAM Business Council for South-South Cooperation, held in Havana, Cuba, on November 2007

Ongoing process

Para. 365.9 19.9 Encourage UN Member States to support international development funds aimed at financing the implementation of South-South Cooperation projects, such as the Perez Guerrero Trust Fund.

Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms

Para. 421.1

20.1 Promote and protect all universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms for all peoples, in particular the right to development, and to provide an effective framework thereof including remedies to redress grievances on or violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with the relevant Founding Principles of the Movement, the UN Charter and international human rights instruments, consistent with the obligations of States regardless of their political, economic and cultural systems;

Ongoing process

Para. 421.2 20.2 To consider signing and ratifying the Optional Protocol of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural rights in order to allow its entry into force.

Para. 421.3 20.3 Promote the democratisation of the system of international governance in order to increase the effective participation of developing countries in international decision-making;

Para. 421.4

20.4 Urge developed countries to engage in effective partnerships such as the NEPAD and other similar initiatives with the developing countries, particularly the LDCs, for the purposes of the realisation of their right to development including the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals;

Para. 421.5

20.5 Stress adherence to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and to the Founding Principles of the Movement, and oppose and condemn selectivity and double standards in the promotion and protection of human rights as well as all attempts to exploit or use human rights as an instrument for political purposes;

- On 19 November 2009, the Chair delivered a general statements on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the Third Committee under agenda item 69C titled “Human Rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives”, prior to the action on three draft resolutions relating to the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Myanmar, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

- On 16 November 2010, and upon the request from the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau convened an informal meeting of the NAM CoB, at the Ambassadorial level, to hear a briefing from H.E. Dr. Javad Larijani, the Senior Advisor to the Head of the Judiciary and Secretary General of the High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on some specific issues of human rights in the Country.

- On 18 November 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a general statements on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, in the Third Committee under agenda item 68 (c) titled: “Human Rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives”, prior to the action on three draft resolutions relating to the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Myanmar, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

- The NAM position was reflected in all discussions and negotiations within the Human Rights Council in Geneva, and served as a point of reference in all interventions by the Chair of the Geneva Chapter, on behalf of the Movement, at various HRC sessions under different agenda items.

- On 14 November 2011, and upon the request from the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau convened an informal meeting of the NAM CoB, at the Ambassadorial level, to hear a briefing from H.E. Dr. Javad Larijani, the Senior Advisor to the Head of the Judiciary and Secretary General of the High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on issues related to human rights in the Iran.

- The NAM Geneva Chapter convened Meetings upon the request of some delegations to address the situation of human rights in their countries or to mobilize the support of NAM members in this regard within the human rights council. These include a series of meetings on Sri-Lanka (during the 17th (June 2011), 18th (September 2011) and 19th (March 2012) session of the Human Rights council), Myanmar (during the 19th session of the Human Rights council), Iran and the Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea (18th and 19th sessions of the Human rights Council). - Ongoing process.

Para. 421.6

20.6 Reaffirm the need to preserve the mechanism of Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights Council from politicisation and double standards, and to prevent its misuse and manipulation in order to preserve the cooperative approach in the Human Rights Council;

- Ongoing process in coordination between the NAM Coordinating Bureau in New York and the NAM Geneva Chapter. - The NAM Geneva Chapter was the first Group to submit to the President of the Human Rights Council a comprehensive and detailed position paper on the Review of the work and functioning of the Council. The basic tenets of this position paper in relation to the Universal Periodic Review underscored the importance of maintaining the principles of equality, transparency, objectivity, dialogue, cooperation, and other related issues. NAM has outlined in its position paper the positive aspects of the UPR mechanism, in particular its “universal, cooperative, non-politicized, non-confrontational, and non-selective nature and the principle of equal treatment on which it is based with the full involvement of the State concerned”.

Para. 421.7

20.7 Reinforce the presence of the Non-Aligned Movement by advancing its position during the deliberations taking place in the main international fora, particularly the Human Rights Council, the ECOSOC, and the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly as a contribution to the enhancement of the coordination and cooperation among the above mentioned UN entities in the promotion and protection of all human rights;

- Ongoing process through the work of the NAM Working Group on Human Rights, Coordinated by Cuba, in steering and coordinating the work and positions of the Movement in the United Nations in New York, and through the role of the NAM Chapter in Geneva in coordinating the work of the Movement in the Human Rights Council. - On 14 November 2009, the Chair of NAM Geneva Chapter, delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, on the update of the High Commissioner Annual Report to the Human Rights Council in its twelfth session. - On 24 October, the Chair convened an informal meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau to hear a briefing from Ms. Navanethem Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, about the activities of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Human Rights Council at the thematic level. The meeting was a good opportunity to exchange views with the High Commissioner on Human Rights on how to achieve common objectives in cooperation with the Movement.

Para. 421.8

20.8 Update and introduce at the Third Committee of the General Assembly and at the Human Rights Council, as appropriate, draft resolutions on: the Right to Development; Human Rights and Unilateral Coercive Measures; the promotion of the principle of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies, and Enhancement of International Cooperation in the field of human rights and consider sponsoring other initiatives that promote respect for the principled positions of the Movement in this field of the international cooperation.

- The General Assembly in its 64th session adopted the following resolutions tabled by the Non-Aligned Movement: 1- The right to development - 64/172. 2- Human Rights and Unilateral Coercive Measures – 64/170. 3-The promotion of the principle of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies – 64/173.

Para. 421.9

20.9 Promote and protect all universally recognized human rights, in particular the right to development as a universal and inalienable right and as an integral part of all universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms;

4- Enhancement of International Cooperation in the field of human rights – 64/171. - The General Assembly in its 65th session adopted the following resolutions tabled by the Non-Aligned Movement: 1- Enhancement of International Cooperation in the field of human rights – 65/218. 2- Human Rights and Unilateral Coercive Measures – 65/217. 3- The right to development – 65/219. - On the other hand, the NAM Geneva Chapter presents annually to the Human Rights Council’s sessions three draft resolutions on: the right to development, human rights and unilateral coercive measures, and enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights. - The General Assembly in its 66th session adopted the following resolutions tabled by the Non-Aligned Movement: 1- Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights – 66/152. 2- Human Rights and unilateral coercive measures – 66/156. 3- The right to development – 66/155. 4- Human Rights and cultural diversity – 66/154. 5-Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies – 66/153. - The General Assembly adopted in its 64th , 65th and 66th sessions the NAM draft resolutions on “The right to development” (64/172-65/219- 66/155). In this context, the Chair of NAM CoB delivered a general statement, on behalf of the Movement, under agenda item titled “Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”, after the action on the said resolutions. - The Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter delivered a statement, on behalf of the Movement, before the Human Rights Council in its twelfth session, introducing the NAM draft resolution on “the right to development’. Furthermore, the Chair delivered a statement in the Human Rights Council commenting on the report of the Working Group on the Right to Development.

Para. 421.10

20.10 The Heads of State and Government reaffirmed the objective of making the right to development a reality for everyone as set out in the UN Millennium Declaration, and give due consideration to the negative impact of unilateral economic and financial coercive measures on the realization of the right to development.

- On 27 January 2010, the Chair of NAM Geneva Chapter delivered a statement before the sixth session of the Working Group on the Realization of the Right to Development. - On 22 November 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a general statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, in the Third Committee under agenda item 68 (b) titled: “Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”, prior to the action on the NAM draft resolution titled “ The right to development” (65/219). - On 22 November 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a general statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, in the Third Committee prior to the action on the NAM draft resolution titled “ The right to development” (66/155). - The Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter undertook the following actions within the Human Rights Council: • Presented a resolution on human rights and unilateral coercive

measures during the 19th session of the Human Rights Council (March 2012). The resolution updated the latest resolution adopted by the Council on this issue (September 2010) and mandated for organizing a workshop to discuss further the implications of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights in the targeted states. The resolution, as in previous years, was voted upon and adopted by the HRC.

• Presented a resolution on the enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights during the 19th session of the human rights Council, that draws upon a study submitted by the HRC Advisory Committee on the ways and means to enhance international cooperation in the field of human rights and mandates holding a seminar on the issue. The resolution was adopted by consensus.

• Presented two resolutions on the right to development (during the 18th (September 2011) and the 19th (March 2012) sessions of the Human rights council). The annual resolution is presented in September of each year. Exceptionally, a resolution was presented in March 2012 to incorporate the results of the 12th session of the Working Group on the right to Development that was held in November 2011 (deferred from April 2011 due to the charged annual calendar of the meetings of the human rights council and its mechanisms). The latest resolution requested an annual report on the activities of the OHCHR for the promotion of the realisation of the right to development, in addition to requesting the mainstreaming of the right to development in the UN system, international financial and trade organizations and development and development-related fora.

- With regard to the activities concerning the issue of the “Right to Development”, the Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter undertook the following actions: • The OHCHR held a series of meetings and side events on the

right to development where the Chair of the Geneva Chapter delivered statements on behalf of the Movement. In addition, the 2011 session of the Human rights Council social forum was dedicated to the theme of the rights development, during which the Chair participated actively and delivered comments on the sub-themes that were discussed.

• The Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter also participated and delivered a statement at the panel held within the 2011 ECOSOC substantive session (Geneva, July 2011) that focused on the link between the right to development and the global partnership for development.

• The NAM Geneva Chapter joined the OIC Observer Mission in Geneva and the OHCR in organizing a roundtable on the constraints and perspectives related to the right to development that was held in October 2011.

• The NAM Geneva Chapter also co-organized with the OHCHR and two non-governmental organizations a panel discussion on 6 December 2011 on ’the relevance of the right to development in the context of global challenges’. The panelists included the High Commissioner for Human rights, the Director-Genral of the United Nations Office in Geneva, the Secretary-General of UNCTAD, and a representative from the World Bank.

• In preparation for the 12th session of the Working Group on the Right to Development, the Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter organized two expert workshops, in coordination with and with participation of the South Centre. The aim of the workshops was to elaborate a detailed NAM position and comments as input for the refinement of criteria and operational sub-criteria developed for the implementation of the right to development. The afore-mentioned criteria and sub-criteria was developed a group of experts mandated by the Human Rights Council. They are subject to further discussion within the Working Group, towards their refinement and endorsement at the intergovernmental level to further serve as “a coherent set of standards’ that ‘could take various forms, including guidelines open the implementation of the right to development, and evolve into a basis for consideration an international legal standard of a binding nature, through a collaborative process of engagement’.

• The NAM Geneva Chapter, engages currently in informal consultations with the European Union and other interested delegations to explore ways to advance discussions within the working Group on the Right to Development (13th Session is to be held in May 2012).

- The Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter delivered Statements on behalf of NAM at the Human rights Council during each of the three annual sessions of the Human Rights Council: interaction with the High Commissioner of Human rights on her annual report and its updates, item 7 of the Council’s Agenda (Human Rights Situation in Palestine and other Occupied Arab Territories), and Item 9 (Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance, follow-up and implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action).

Para. 421.11

20.11 Urge all States to ensure greater protection for their populations in combating terrorism and transnational crimes, and in this regard, further urge all States to ensure that their national laws or legislations particularly concerning the combat against terrorism do not limit individual rights and that these are not discriminatory or xenophobic; and urge all States to ensure that any measure taken to combat terrorism complies with their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugees and humanitarian law.

- The Chair of NAM Geneva Chapter delivered a statement, on behalf of the Movement, during the interactive dialogue with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the annual report to the Human Rights Council in its thirteenth session. - On 23 April 2010, the Chair of the NAM Geneva Chapter, delivered a statement in the African Group Seminar on the Operationalization of the Right to Development. - During the 20th session of the Human Rights Council (June 2012), Egypt delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, in response to the update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (Agenda item 2). The Statement supported the participation of the High Commissioner for Human rights in the Rio+20 Conference, and in this context requested the international community to ensure that the impacts of global crises, including energy, food, economic and financial crises, as well as environmental challenges, do not infringe upon the enjoyment of human rights of all individuals and peoples across the globe. The Statement also stressed that that the right to development is the most relevant in the international development discourse, and therefore, called for its mainstreaming in the United Nations system and the international development for a and processes, including but not limited to, the Rio+20 Conference, the quadrennial comprehensive policy review, and the post development agenda. - The agenda of the right to development has witnessed a number of phases since the adoption of the 1986 UN Declaration on the Right to Development. Being the main driver behind this agenda, the NAM has striven since the inception of the Council, through consultations within the Intergovernmental Working Group on the right to development, to keep the momentum of discussions and consultations with the engagement of all partners in order to achieve the Movement’s ultimate goal of translating the normative framework of this right into an international instrument of a legally binding nature.

Para. 421.12

20.12 Strive for greater acceptance and operationalisation and realisation of the right to development at the international level, urge all States to undertake at the national level necessary policy formulation and institute measures required for the implementation of the right to development as a fundamental human right, and further urge all States to expand and deepen mutually benefiting cooperation with each other in ensuring development and eliminating obstacles to development, in the context of promoting an effective international co-operation for the realisation of the right to development, bearing in mind that lasting progress towards the implementation of the right to development requires effective development policies at the national level as well as equitable economic relations and a favourable economic environment at the international level;

Para. 421.13

20.13 Urge the UN human rights machinery to ensure the operationalisation of the right to development as a priority, including through the elaboration of a Convention on the Right to Development by the relevant machinery, taking into account the recommendations of relevant initiatives.

- Nevertheless, it should be underscored that the current phase of consultations has not reached the level of international consensus, which would allow the Movement to push for the elaboration of such an instrument. The NAM Geneva Chapter has opted instead for an incremental approach, taking into consideration the agreement reached through the consecutive Council resolutions on the right to development that mandated a group of international experts (high-level task force on the implementation of the right to development) to elaborate criteria and sub-criteria for the implementation and operationalization of the right to development with a view to be used, after being considered and adopted at the intergovernmental level, for the purposes of developing a “coherent set of standards” that “could take various forms, including guidelines on the implementation of the right to development, and evolve into a basis for the consideration of an international legal standard of a binding nature, through a collaborative process of engagement” (HRC Resolution 4/4). The mandate of this task force has presently come to an end after a three-phased work plan, and the outcome is currently being considered by states with a view to express their views on its substance as well as to determine at the intergovernmental level the way forward during the meeting of the Working Group in April 2011. The key concern at present is to ensure a balanced treatment of the responsibilities of all actors at the national and international levels for the realization of the right to development, using as reference the 1986 UN Declaration on the Right to Development. The NAM Geneva Chapter is continuing its extensive consultations, including with relevant think tanks from the South.

Para. 421.14 20.14 Propose and work towards the convening of a United Nations-sponsored High-Level International Conference on the Right to Development.

Para. 421.15

20.15 Mainstream the right to development in the policies and operational activities of the UN and its specialised agencies, programmes and funds as well as in policies and strategies of the international financial and multilateral trading systems, taking into account in this regard that the core principles of the international economic, commercial and financial spheres, such as equity, non-discrimination, transparency, accountability, participation and international co-operation, including effective partnerships for development, are indispensable in achieving the right to development and preventing discriminatory treatment to the issues of concern to the developing countries arising out of political or other non-economic considerations;

- On another level, the year 2011 marks the 25th Anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Right to Development. Recognizing the importance of demonstrating a commitment to the declaration and the implementation of its elements for the sake of mainstreaming the right to development within the UN system, the NAM Geneva Chapter has included in the Human Rights Council Resolution 15/25 adopted in September 2010 a request addressed to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to launch preparations for a series of events to commemorate this anniversary. Consultations are currently underway with the Office to ensure a successful commemoration of the right to development to achieve its ultimate objectives learning from the lessons and experience of the work undertaken thus far in the United Nations. - Ongoing process.

Para. 421.16

20.16 Advance the common positions and improve the coordination of the Movement at the relevant inter-governmental fora, in particular the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council as well as the Human Rights Council, with the aim of strengthening international co-operation and co-ordination in the promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms;

- Ongoing process through the work of the NAM Working Group on Human Rights, Coordinated by Cuba, in steering and coordinating the work and positions of the Movement in the United Nations in New York, and through the role of the NAM Chapter in Geneva in coordinating the work of the Movement in the Human Rights Council. - On 14 November, the Chair convened an informal meeting of the NAM CoB with the Special Advisor of the Secretary General on Human Security, to consult and exchange views regarding the upcoming report of the Secretary General on Human Security to be submitted to the General Assembly during the 66th session according to resolution 64/291 of 16 July 2010.

Para. 421.17 20.17 To Consider convening a NAM meeting on the issue of protecting the Human Rights of civilians in international armed conflict;

- This matter is subject to consultations within the NAM Geneva Chapter to determine the options for its implementation.

Para. 421.18

20.18 Encourage the existing independent national human rights institutions, including Ombudsmen where they exist, to perform their constructive role, on the basis of impartiality and objectivity, in the promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms in their Countries, and request in this context, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to provide greater assistance, upon request, by interested Governments in the establishment and operations of their national institutions;

Ongoing process

Para. 421.19

20.19 Call upon the NAM members Countries and the international community to support the objective and effective functioning of the Human Rights Council established as a subsidiary body of the General Assembly of the UN, and emphasize the strong need to ensure that the work of the Council will be devoid of any politicisation, double standards and selectivity; and

- The activities pertaining to the review of the Human Rights Council are being coordinated by both the NAM Coordinating Bureau in New York and the NAM Chapter in Geneva. In this context, on 23 April 2010, the NAM Troika met at the Ambassadorial level with the President of the General Assembly to convey the Movement’s position, as well as its interpretation of the review process of the Council in accordance with resolution 60/251 establishing the Human Rights Council (operative paragraphs 1 and 16). The NAM Troika requested the PGA to consider the appropriate procedural means to postpone taking any decision on the review process in the General Assembly, until the Council concludes its own review in Geneva, and report to the General Assembly, with the aim to ensure that the General Assembly, as the mother body, be informed of the results of the review undertaken by the Human Rights Council, its subsidiary body, before it would take the final decision in this regard. The NAM Troika expressed that this process should be followed by adopting one resolution on the review of the Human Rights Council, and not two resolutions by the General Assembly.

- In relation to this issue, On 23 June 2010, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau addressed a letter to the President of the General Assembly, confirming the Movement’s position regarding the Review of the Human Rights Council, and stressing the need for full respect of the institutional framework of the United Nations, whereby the results of the review process in the Human Rights Council should constitute an element of the review process in the General Assembly, as the principal organ in charge of taking the final decision on this matter.

- On 16 September 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB convened an informal meeting of the Coordinating Bureau to exchange views with the Co-Facilitators of the Review of the Human Rights Council on matters related to the review of the status of the Council in New York before beginning the substantive consultations on this issue. The meeting provided a good opportunity to discuss the preliminary preparatory process of the review of the Human Rights Council, in particular the timing and scope of the process in New York, particularly in relation to the ongoing process then in Geneva in accordance to operative paragraphs 1 and 16 of resolution 60/251 establishing the Human Rights Council.

- On 10 November 2010, the Chair of the Nam CoB met with the President of the General Assembly, at his request, to discuss the Review process of the Human Rights Council in Geneva and New York, where the President highlighted the importance of holding briefing sessions for the General Assembly by the Co-Facilitators of the review of the Human Rights Council in New York, their Excellencies the Permanent Representatives of Morocco and Lichtenstein, to update Member States on the recent developments related to the review process in Geneva, and expressed in this regard his intention to convene the first briefing on 15 November 2010. In this context, the Chair reiterated the Movement’s position regarding the review of the Human Rights Council, and stressed that the review process in New York should start when the review ends in Geneva in accordance with Operative Paragraph 16 of resolution 60/251 establishing the Human Rights Council. Moreover, the Chair reminded that in response to the joint letter of the President of the 64th session of the General Assembly and the President of the Human Rights Council circulated to the general results of the review process in the Human Rights Council in Geneva should constitute an element of the review process in the General Assembly, as the principal organ in charge of taking the final decision on this important matter.

- During the review process in New York, The NAM Working Group on Human Rights made three statements on behalf of the Movement, on 29 and 30 March and today 15 April 2011. In the first two statements, the Movement reaffirmed its position that the process in New York is only mandated by operative paragraph 1 of Resolution 60/251 to review the status of the Council, and reiterated the need for it to remain a subsidiary organ. The Movement also reaffirmed the importance of the consideration of the Council’s report by the Third Committee, and that the alignment of the cycle with the calendar year can harmonize the consideration of the Council’s annual report. Furthermore, the Movement reiterated that the process should be only concerned with the review of the Status of the Human Rights Council, and avoid any other attempt to operationalize resolution 60/251 in a selective manner. The Movement also highlighted that financial matters shall be addressed by the Fifth Committee, and that any attempt to articulate financial mechanisms during the review process would prejudge the work of said committee.

- The NAM Geneva Chapter has succeeded in ensuring an outcome that strictly adhered to the UNGA mandate in this regard, namely to focus the Geneva process exclusively on the fine-tuning of the work and functioning of th Council rather than its restructuring, and excluding any discussions on the Council membership criteria, The outcome therefore safeguarded the principles and content of the Institution Building Package of the Council, including its agenda that retained a separate item on the human rights situation in Palestine and the other occupied Arab territories as well as the retention of HRC mechanisms, such as the advisory committee, which serves as the think-tank of the Council.

- The Chair of the NAM COB actively engaged, and encouraged NAM members to actively contribute to the process of negotiating General Assembly resolution 66/254 adopted on 23 February 2012 establishing an open-ended intergovernmental process of the General Assembly on strengthening and enhancing the effective functioning of the human rights treaty body system in New York.

- in June 2012, during the 20th session of the Human Rights Council, Egypt delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement reaffirming its unwavering support for the people of the Occupied Palestinian territories and the people of other occupied Arab territories in their struggle towards fulfilling their inalienable rights, including their right to self determination. The statement also reaffirmed the NAM commitment to support the endeavors of the Palestinian People towards establishing their independent sovereign State of Palestine on the basis of the borders of June 4th, 1967, with East-Jerusalem as its capital.

Para. 421.20 20.20 Defend and promote NAM positions in the context of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and to that end:

- On 14 July 2010, The Ministerial Coordination Meeting of NAM Ministers of Labour was held on the margins of the annual Conference of the International Labour Organization.

- On 16 July 2010, the Minister of Labour of the Arab Republic of Egypt, delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the 99th session of the International Labour Conference, outlining the NAM related positions.

- Regarding the functioning of the Committee on the Application of Standards within ILO, the NAM Labour Ministers reaffirmed the need for continued improvement of the working methods of the Committee on the Application of Standards, with the objective of making them more transparent, democratic and responsive to the well established principles of the ILO.

- The NAM Labour Ministers convened their annual coordination meeting on 13 June 2012 on the margins of the 101st Session of the International Labour Conference. The Ministers discussed issues of unemployment, social protection, as well the implementation of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at work.

- The Ministers also welcomed the adoption by the 101st Session of the ILO Conference of the recommendation on Social Protection which comes after only one year after the adoption of a relevant recommendation on Social Security. Furthermore, they discussed the issue of the unbalanced representation in the ILO structures, including the Governing Body drawing on the 1986 Instruments of Amendments which achieve absolute balance within the ILO Governing Body.

- Egypt delivered a statement, on behalf of the Movement, before the 101st Session of the ILO Conference, outlining the NAM related positions.

Para.421.20 a (a) Continue holding the meetings of NAM Labour Ministers within the framework of each International Labour Conference

Para.421.20 b (b) Continue to promote transparency and a more democratic participation of all actors in ILO mechanisms and procedures.

Para.421.20 c

(c) Follow up and underpin the agreements contained in the Declaration of NAM Ministers of Labour, adopted at the Ministerial meeting held in Geneva in the context of the 96th International Labour Conference, regarding the reform of the working methods of the Committee of Application of Standards and the expansion of the Committee on Freedom of Association.

Para.421.20 e

(e) The Heads of State and Government welcome in this respect the Global Jobs Pact adopted by the 98th Session of the International Labor Conference held in June 2009 particularly its emphasis on the social dimension of the current global financial and economic crisis and by highlighting a social approach to the crisis by placing employment and labor issues, together with social protection at the heart of stimulus packages and other relevant policies to confront the crisis.

- The NAM Ministers of Labour exchanged views on the recent developments related to the global financial and economic crisis and expressed their concern that the crisis and the global downturn have had far-reaching effects, especially on developing countries. Although global efforts are in place, a large number of developing countries are not able to participate in coordinated stimulus measures to mitigate the negative impacts of the crisis on the real economy. They also identified the growing concern over the ramifications of the current situation on the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals. Furthermore, they indicated that international support mechanisms were not providing so far the needed countercyclical finance on the affordable terms for these countries. - The NAM Ministers of Labour hold the view that only a sustainable and balanced path of recovery will be able to consolidate any gains recorded, and that accelerating recovery of jobs remains the key policy challenge. They also believe that more efforts should be undertaken in order to better regulate financial markets with a view to putting finance at the service of the real economy as well as for the creation of decent jobs. International coordination is vital in these policy fields to provide for productive investment, sustainable enterprises, inclusive labour markets and wider coverage of social protection. They drew attention to the fact that the social protection response to the global financial crisis has been minimal, and that increases in coverage have been marginal.

- The NAM Ministers of Labour stressed the significant role played by the International Labour Organization at the international level to deal with the global financial and economic crisis, and drew attention that such a role has to be mainstreamed with the role of the United Nations in global governance and in dealing with international crises as well as the roles of other international organizations and institutions. They also attached a high priority to implementing the Global Jobs pact, founded on the policy of ILO members, in an internationally integrated approach with a view to provide the employment oriented framework for future economic growth. In this aspect, the Ministers highly recommended that the work undertaken by the ILO in collaboration with other institutions, organizations draw on the principles and policy advice included in the Global Jobs Pact. - The NAM Ministers of Labour coordination meeting was held in June 2011 on the sidelines of the 100th session of the International Labour Conference. The NAM Ministers adopted a statement that was delivered by Egypt, on behalf of NAM, during the International Labour Conference. In the statement, NAM ministers tackled issues related to the adequate regional representation in the membership of the ILO Governing Body, as well as required improvement in the functioning of the International Labour conference, and improvement of the working methods of the Committee on the Application of Standards to be more transparent, democratic, and responsive to the principles of the ILO. Furthermore, the statement commended the role of the ILO in addressing the negative implications of the global financial and economic crisis, particularly on developing and least developed countries, and called for mainstreaming this role within the UN role in global governance and in dealing with international crises. - The NAM Labour Ministers noted the involvement of the ILO in the Fourth UN Conference on LDCs held in Turkey in May 2011 and called upon the international community, the international financial institutions and development partners to expedite collaborative efforts to assist LDCs. They finally welcomed the setting up by ILO of a new labour standard for domestic workers, as a contributor to, inter alia, the Decent Work Agenda.

International Humanitarian Law

Para. 438.1

21.1 Invite those States, which have not yet done so, to consider ratifying the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and its two Additional Protocols;

Ongoing process

Para. 438.2

21.2 Urge States to comply fully with the provisions of international humanitarian law, in particular as provided in the Geneva Conventions, in order to protect and assist civilians in occupied territories, and further urge the international community and the relevant organisations within the UN system to strengthen humanitarian assistance to civilians under foreign occupation; and

- On 13 January 2011, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau addressed a letter to the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, in Switzerland’s capacity as the Depositary of the Geneva Conventions, to follow up on the implementation of General Assembly resolution 64/254 of 26 February 2010 titled “ Second follow-up to the report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict”, and requesting to resume consultations of the “informal Working Group” (also known as the Group of Friends) towards reconvening the Conference of the High Contracting Parties of the fourth Geneva Convention. - In relation to this issue, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau received a letter from H.E. the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations in response to the Chair’s letter, in which he confirmed that Switzerland has taken good note of the request to convene the “informal working group” in relation to the Conference of High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention. The letter also indicated that Switzerland’s Ambassador-at-large for the Geneva Conventions is in regular contacts with many delegations in Geneva, and that in line with the Movement’s request, Switzerland shall continue its consultations and shall inform the High Contracting Parties and other interested parties on the related developments in a timely manner.

- On 16 January 2012, the Chair of the NAM CoB addressed a letter to the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York, in his Country’s capacity as the Depositary of the Geneva Conventions, requesting to resume consultations of the “informal Working Group” (also known as the Group of Friends), towards setting a date for the reconvening the Conference of the High Contracting Parties of the Fourth Geneva Convention, in order to ensure the full implementation of the Convention in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East-Jerusalem. - In response to the said letter, the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations in New York, informed the Chair of the NAM CoB by a letter dated 22 March 2012, that Switzerland, as the depositary of the Geneva Conventions, and also a contracting party, attaches the utmost importance to the implementation of the fourth Geneva Convention in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The letter also indicated that the common goal of all the parties of the Geneva Conventions should be to improve the respect for and the implementation of the international humanitarian law on the ground in order to fully comply with the purpose of the fourth Geneva Convention to protect the Civilian Population. Furthermore, the letter informed that Switzerland is ready to continue to engage itself and intends to conduct soon initial discussions with the directly concerned parties on the very substance of the issues pertaining to this subject.

Para. 438.3

21.3 Stress that all detainees or persons captured in connection with international armed conflicts must be treated humanely and with respect for their inherent dignity granted by international humanitarian law and relevant human rights instruments.

- On 22 November 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the Security Council open debate on “the protection of civilians in armed conflict”. - On 9 November 2011, the Chair delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the Security Council open debate on “the protection of civilians in armed conflicts”.

Information and Communication Technology.

Para. 459.1

22.1 Work for the full implementation and follow-up of the outcomes of both phases of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), and in this context, promote effective and equitable participation of NAM countries in this process;

- Egypt hosted the fourth meeting of the Internet Governance Forum IGF held in Sharm el-Sheikh, from 15 to 18 November 2009, where NAM Members actively participated. The Forum was one of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society WSIS, and mandated to discuss various matters, including public policy Issues related to key elements of Internet governance, in order to foster the Sustainability, robustness, security, stability and development of the Internet. - With regard to the process towards enhanced cooperation – as one of the WSIS outcomes, NAM played a leading role in the adoption by the Economic and Social Council of its resolution 2010/2 - that was later supported by GA resolution 65/141 - inviting the Secretary-General to convene open and inclusive consultations involving all Member States and all other stakeholders with a view to assisting the process towards enhanced cooperation in order to enable Governments, on an equal footing, to carry out their roles and responsibilities in respect of international public policy issues pertaining to the Internet. The Secretary-General organized a meeting on 14 December 2010 in order to allow for member states to express their views in this regard. - The importance of the process towards enhanced cooperation was also reiterated by UN membership in the General Assembly resolution 66/184 which invited the Chair of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development to convene, in conjunction with the fifteenth session of the Commission, a one-day open, inclusive and interactive meeting involving all Member States and other stakeholders, particularly those from developing countries, including the private sector, civil society and international organizations, with a view to identifying a shared understanding of enhanced cooperation on public policy issues pertaining to the Internet, in accordance with paragraphs 34 and 35 of the Tunis Agenda.

Para. 459.2

22.2 Increase cooperation to promote a New World Information and Communication Order, based on universal, inclusive and non-discriminatory access to information and knowledge relating to ICT, as an essential requirement to reduce the growing digital divide between developed and developing countries;

Para. 459.3

22.3 consider holding a NAM workshop on the safe use of the internet to share best practices and lessons learned in this area.

Para. 459.4

22.4 Call for an immediate end to the misuse of media for inciting and launching campaigns against NAM members, including, inter alia, the hostile use of radio and electronic transmissions contrary to the principles of the International Law, as well as the dissemination of discriminatory and distorted information of events in developing countries, and campaigns that defame religions, cultures and symbols;

Ongoing process

Para. 459.5 22.5 Support and strengthen the implementation of the Isla Margarita Declaration and Programme of Action,

Para. 459.6

22.6 Coordinate NAM efforts in the issues related to communication and information at the United Nations and relevant international organizations and agencies, including UNESCO, particularly in the context of the Intergovernmental Program for the Development of Communications (IPDC).

- The Chair held consecutive meetings in New York and Geneva to coordinate NAM efforts in this regard related to public information and Information Technology. - On 26 January 2011, the NAM UNESCO Chapter actively participated at the International Symposium on Press Freedom, on 26/01/2011 organized at the UNESCO. - On 10 June 2011, the NAM Chapter in the UNESCO organized a Round Table on “The role of media in promoting dialogue between cultures in a globalized world.”

Advancement of Women

Para. 476.1

23.1 Hold the Third NAM Ministerial Meeting on the Advancement of Women in 2010, in Doha, State of Qatar. In this regard, they urged all NAM members to participate actively in the Meeting.

- The Third NAM Ministerial Meeting on the Advancement of Women was held in Doha, the State of Qatar, from 12 to 14 February 2012, where the Doha Declaration and Programme of Action was adopted. - To prepare for a successful Ministerial Meeting on the Advancement of Women, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau in New York undertook the following activities: - On 15 April 2010, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, convened a meeting at the Ambassadorial level, to hear a briefing from Ms. Rafiah Salim, Director of the NAM Institute for the Empowerment of Women, on the Institute’s work and activities, its 5 years strategic plan, and its Trust Fund. The briefing was followed by an interactive discussion between NAM delegations and the Director of the Institute. The meeting revealed the importance of NAM Countries voluntary contributes to the Institute’s Trust Fund, as well as the two other Regional Centers in Egypt and Guatemala, in order to support their work, and allow the Institutes to continue their activities dedicated to Women’s empowerment and development.

- Building on the informal meeting of the Coordinating Bureau convened on 15 April 2010 with Ms. Rafiah Salim, the Director of the NAM Institute for the Empowerment of Women, the Chair convened an informal meeting on 21 September 2010, at the level of the NAM third committee experts, to hear a briefing from H.E. Dr. Farkhounda Hassan, the President of the Egyptian National Council for Women and Chairperson of the Institute’s Regional Centre in Cairo, regarding the proposed scope, functions, mandates and methods of work of the Cairo Regional Centre covering the Middle-East and Africa.

- In follow up to the results of the NAM Ministerial Meeting on the Advancement of Women, and on 2 March 2012, the Chair convened an informal meeting of the Coordinating Bureau, at the Ambassadorial level, with H.E. Dr. Mervat Tellawi, the President of the Egyptian National Council for Women, to update Members of the Movement about the establishment of the Cairo Regional Centre of the NAM Institute on the Empowerment of Women and its planned activities.

Transnational Organized Crime

Para. 501.1

24.1 Take necessary steps at the national and international levels for the implementation of the UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime and the international instruments against illicit drug trafficking, where appropriate;

- On 8 December 2009, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the Security Council open debate on “Drug Trafficking as a threat to International Security”. The Chair outlined the Movement position in relation to this issue.

- The Chair followed closely with great interest the ongoing efforts for preparing a comprehensive study on cybercrime, as well as discussions on trafficking in cultural property especially in returning such proceeds of crime or property to their legitimate owners in the third committee of the general assembly.

Para. 501.2 24.2 Call for adequate financial and technical assistance and cooperation to enable developing countries and countries with economies in transition to implement those treaties;

Para. 501.3

24.3 Strengthen international cooperation and technical assistance for capacity-building in developing countries and countries with economies in transition for effective implementation of the obligations set forth in existing international crime prevention instruments; and

Para. 501.4

24.4 Adopt further measures and strengthen international cooperation in order to prevent, combat, punish and eradicate all forms of transnational organized crime more effectively, in accordance with international law.

Para. 501.5

24.5 Strengthen coordination and cooperation, as well as the formulation of common strategies with the Group of 77 and China, through the Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC), on issues relative to transnational organized crime to address the collective concerns and promote the common interests of developing countries in international fora

SHARM EL SHEIKH SUMMIT DECLARATION

Disarmament and

International Security

Continue to promote disarmament and international security and stability on the basis of equal and undiminished security for all, bearing in mind that total and complete Nuclear Disarmament remains the only route to establish a world free from Nuclear Weapons, taking into consideration related issue of Nuclear Non-Proliferation in all its aspects and the inalienable right of all states to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. We will thus engage constructively with concrete actions towards the implementation of the unequivocal undertaking by the Nuclear Weapon States, as well as the recent statements made by leaders of some Nuclear Weapons States to eliminate their nuclear arsenals and work towards realizing a World Free of Nuclear Weapons, including through the establishment of Nuclear Weapon Free-Zones, particularly in the Middle East region;

- The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau and the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament (Indonesia), as well as the NAM Vienna and Geneva Chapters continued to pursue operationalizing the positions and priorities of the Movement in order to promote disarmament and international security and stability on the basis of equal and undiminished security for all. - The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, and the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Disarmament, as well as all NAM States Parties to the NPT, actively engaged and played a crucial role throughout the negotiations process of the 2010Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference held in May 2010, leading to the achievement of concrete four Action Plans on the implementation of the Three Pillars of the Treaty and on the implementation of the 1995 resolution on the Middle-East. The NAM Continues to follow closely on the implementation of the four action plans starting from the first Preparatory Committee of the 2015 Review Conference held in April/May 2012. - During the Preparatory Committee of the Second Review Conference of the United Nations Program of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects held during the period between 19-23 March 2012, The NAM working group on Disarmament presented the NAM Working Paper on “Full and Effective Implementation of the Programme of Action: Enhancing International Cooperation and Assistance”.

Peacekeeping and Peace-building

To ensure that the current comprehensive review of Peace Keeping Operations takes duly into account the position of the Movement, in particular the demands of Troop Contributing Countries, and to ensure that the review processes of the Peace Building Commission and the Peace Building Fund will achieve their objectives to support all countries emerging from conflict, based on the principle of national ownership and coordinated activities within the United Nations system;

- Peacekeeping: • The Movement was represented in the Beijing International

Peacekeeping Symposium, from 19 to 21 November 2009, under the theme “ improvement of the effectiveness of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations by enhancing exchanges and cooperation”.

• The Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (The Kingdom of Morocco until February 2012), delivered statements on behalf of the Movement, on 26 October 2009 during the debate on Peacekeeping in the Fourth Committee, and on 22 February 2010 in the session of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C34).

• The Movement expressed the view that Peacekeeping reform efforts should be carried out in conformity with the founding principles of the United Nations Peacekeeping, and needs to take into account the improvement of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations logistics support, and the enhancement of coordination and communication between the United Nations and Troop Contributing Countries.

• On 26 August 2011, the Coordinator of the NAM Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (Morocco), delivered a statement before the Security Council open debate on “ Peacekeeping: taking stock and preparing for the future”.

• The NAM actively participated in the debate on Peacekeeping that took place in the Fourth Committee between during the 65th and 66th sessions of the General Assembly, through the NAM Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (coordinated by The Kingdom of Morocco until February 2012, and then by Egypt to date).

• The NAM Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations (Coordinated by Egypt) is continuing its active and constructive role in the negotiation process on all relevant topics under the mandate of the C34, while keeping the interests of the Troop Contributing Countries on top of its priorities.

• On May and July 2011, the Chair followed closely the tough negotiations leading to the adoption of resolution 65/289 which established a Senior Advisory Group (SAG) to consider rates of reimbursement to peacekeeping Troop Contributing Countries. The SAG will recommend for the first time ever in the history of peacekeeping principles that should govern the reimbursement rates to Troop Contributing Countries, how should the reimbursement system be structured, what methodology should be used to establish these reimbursement rates and how should they be adjusted over time. The positive outcome of the implementation of SAG recommendations will alleviate the financial burden on NAM Troop Contributing Countries and facilitate their participation in even more peacekeeping operations.

- Peacebuilding: On 20 November 2009, the Coordinator of the NAM Caucus in the Security Council (Jamaica-until 31 December 2009) delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement at the General Assembly joint debate on “The Report of the Peacebuilding Commission” and “The Report of the Secretary General on the Peacebuilding Fund”. The statement was circulated as a document of the Security Council during its debate on the Peacebuilding Commission held on 25 November 2009. • The NAM Caucus in the Peacebuilding Commission

(coordinated by Bangladesh until 31 January 2012) actively participated in the 2010 review of the Peacebuilding Commission that started on 17 February 2010. The Coordinator of the NAM Caucus in the Peacebuilding Commission delivered statements on behalf of the Movement in the Open-Ended Consultative Informal Meetings on the 2010 review of the PBC.

• The Movement reiterated its position during the Consultation process of the review, emphasizing the need for an outcome document that lead to an action-oriented agenda for future Peacebuilding needs, and that Peacebuilding efforts must be based on principle of national ownership, while taking into account, inter alia, gender perspective, youth employment and predictable financing.

• On 16 June 2010, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau convened an informal meeting of the Coordinating Bureau to hear a briefing from the Assistant Secretary General for Peacebuilding Support, on the main issues pertaining to the Peacebuilding agenda, namely: the relationship between security and development, the review of Civilian capacities, and the activities of the Peacebuilding Fund. The briefing was followed by an interactive discussion between NAM delegations and the Assistant Secretary General that proved to be beneficial for the review process of the Peacebuilding Commission.

• On 1 July 2010, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau and the Coordinator of the NAM Caucus in the PBC, met with the Facilitators of the 2010 Review of the Peacebuilding Commission, the Permanent Representatives of South Africa, Mexico and Ireland, to exchange views and convey the Movement’s position regarding the review of the PBC. Consequently, a position paper was communicated to the Facilitators outlining the NAM position concerning the review, as the Movement’s input to the upcoming related report and draft resolution.

• On 9 July 2010, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission jointly organized a special event on “MDG’s in Countries emerging from conflict”, this meetings comes in line with the call by the Movement to engage the ECOSOC in the process of Peacebuilding efforts. The Movement continuously expressed that the PBC and the Principal organs of the United Nations should develop a closer strategic relationship that will invigorate the role of the Peacebuilding Commission.

• On 22 October 2010, the Chair of the CoB convened an informal meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, at the Ambassadorial level, to discuss the draft resolution on the Review of the Peacebuilding Commission proposed by the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council. The Chair addressed a letter to the President of the General Assembly regarding the draft resolution, and requested him to convene a debate in the General Assembly on the review of the PBC at the same day of the adoption of the related draft resolution before the end of October 2010.

• Accordingly, on 29 October 2010, the Coordinator of the NAM Caucus in the Peacebuilding Commission (Bangladesh), delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement in the related debate of the General Assembly. the Statement focused on The NAM perspectives which includes, among others, ensuring national ownership, necessity of national capacity building, developing institutional relationship between the PBC and the principal bodies, intensifying nexus between development and peace, strengthening gender mainstreaming.

• On 17 January 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB convened an informal meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau at the Ambassadorial Level to hear a briefing from and exchange views with Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, the Chair of the Senior Advisory Group for the Review of the International Civilian Capacity on the emerging recommendations contained in the report of the Review of the International Civilian Capacity.

• On 11 February 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement before the Security Council open debate on Maintenance of International Peace and Security: “The Interdependence between Security and Development”.

• On 21 March 2011, the Coordinator of the NAM Caucus in the Peacebuilding Commission (Bangladesh) delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement before the General Assembly debate on the Annual Report of the PBC and the Report of the Secretary General on the Peacebuilding Fund. The Statement highlighted the Movement’s perspective in future activities of the Commission and the Fund.

• On 4 May 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB convened an informal meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, at the Ambassadorial level, to hear a briefing from and exchange views with H.E. Ambassador Eugene Gasana, the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, on the envisaged activities of the PBC during 2011.

• On 21 November 2011, the Chair convened an informal meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, at the Ambassadorial level, with Ms. Susana Malcora, the Under-Secretary General for Field Support, in her capacity as Chair of the Steering Committee for Review of the Civilian Capacity in the Aftermath of Conflicts, to exchange views on the contents of the Secretary General’s report on “Civilian Capacity in the Aftermath of Conflicts”.

• On 2 December 2011, the Coordinator of the NAM Caucus in the Peacebuilding Commission (Bangladesh until 31 January 2012) delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement before the General Assembly debate, organized by the President of the General Assembly, on the review of civilian capacity in the aftermath of conflict. The Movement position on post-conflict peacebuilding, particularly the principle of national ownership, national capacity building, gender mainstreaming, mobilizing capacity from the global south.

• The year 2011 witnessed the launch of the review of the United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture that was adopted by the General Assembly and the Security Council, which focused, in particular, on reinvigorating collaboration with the UN’s political missions, agencies, funds and programmes in the field, as well as with international financial institutions and bilateral donors . To strengthen its impact in the field, the PBC, pivoting on this review, focused its work on advocating for support to national capacity development, promoting resource mobilization and advancing alignment of key actors behind common peacebuilding objectives in the six countries on its agenda.

• In a parallel track, the business plan for the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) for the period 2011-2013 has established a target of $100 million in allocations per year to a maximum of 20 active countries at any given time. This target has been achieved in 2011, with new allocations to 14 countries. Underscoring the priority that the Fund attaches to the six countries on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission, allocations to those countries reached 59 per cent in 2011, i.e $59 million were allocated to those countries in 2011.

• On 5 March 2012, the Chair convened an informal meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, at the Ambassadorial level, to hear a briefing by the Countries on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission regarding their respective assessments on the progress achieved so far by the PBC in their Countries, and what is needed from the NAM CoB, particularly the NAM Caucus in the PBC, in support to their national demands and expectations in relation to the work of the PBC.

• On 19 March 2012, the Coordinator of the NAM Caucus in the PBC (Tunisia) delivered a statement, on behalf of the NAM, before the General Assembly debate on the annual report of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Report of the Secretary General on the Peacebuilding Fund. The NAM reaffirmed, inter alia, that the report of the PBC should be more focused on catalytic role of the Commission in the entrenchment of the principle of national ownership as well as its efforts to develop a centric field approach, guaranteeing well-coordinated and coherent actions on the ground and ensuring faster and predictable financing of recovery activities over the medium to long term. The Movement also stressed the need for a closer synergy between the PBC and the PBF, through a strategic relationship, to ensure greater coherence and coordination between the two organs and avoid duplication.

• On 12 July 2012, the Coordinator of the NAM Causus in the PBC (Tunisia) delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement before the Security Council open debate on agenda item “post-conflict peacebuilding”. The Movement stressed that the Security council should ensure full participation of the PBC in all discussions falling under the commission competences and take advantage of the full potential preventive role of the PBC existing mandate. The NAM also emphasized in the same context that the Chairs of specific configurations should be provided opportunity to brief the Security Council and the Organizational Committee of the PBC to ensure participation and accountability.

Human Rights and Democracy

Reinforce and build new momentum in addressing human rights issues based on a cooperative and balanced approach focused on constructive dialogue and capacity building, while taking duly into account the diversity of societies, political, economic, social and legal systems, cultures and religions, and avoiding selectivity, double standards and any attempt to exploit or use human rights as an instrument for political purposes, with a view to reinforcing the commitment to the promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, in particular the right to development,

- Ongoing process, and reiterated by the Non-Aligned Movement in various international Foras, meetings and conferences, as outlined in paragraphs 20.1 to 20.20 of the Plan of Action.

Self Determination

Continue to uphold the fundamental and inalienable right of all peoples, including all non-self governing territories, as well as those territories under foreign occupation and colonial or alien domination to self determination, the exercise of which, in the case of peoples under foreign occupation and colonial or alien domination, remains valid and essential to ensure the eradication of all these situations and to guarantee universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;

- Ongoing process, and reiterated in various statements on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in different Foras and occasions, including issues related to the situation in the Middle-East, and the Question of Palestine, the situation in the occupied Syrian Golan and the remaining Lebanese occupied land in the Shabaa Farms, the Kafrashuba hills and the northern part of the Al Ghajjar villaje, as well as issues related to Decolonization. - Continue to extend support to speeding up the process of decolonization, including by supporting the effective implementation of the Plan of Action of the Decade for the Eradication of Colonization (2011-2020).

The Situation

in the Middle East, the Core of Which is

the Palestine Question

- Achieve a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East on relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions, Madrid Terms of Reference, land for peace, and the Arab Peace Initiative in its entirety; - Firmly support the inalienable rights of the Palestine people to self-determination and the establishment of their independent, contiguous and viable State in Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, and a just and agreed upon solution to the Palestine refugee question on the basis of resolution 194, through the termination of Israeli occupation that started in 1967 and a just and comprehensive approach encompassing all six core issues. In this regard, we will stand firm against all settlement activities illegally undertaken by Israel, the occupying power, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and against Israeli measures and actions aimed at changing the legal status, character, and demographic composition of the City of Jerusalem. - Continue to demand Israel to comply with relevant Security Council Resolutions and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the line of 4 June 1967, and to withdraw fully from the remaining Lebanese occupied land in the Shabaa Farms, the Kafrashuba hills and the northern part of the Al Ghajjar villaje.

- Ongoing process towards achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle-East.

- NAM Members continue to extend their traditional support to all resolutions in the General Assembly concerning the Question of Palestine, the occupied Syrian Golan, and the remaining Lebanese occupied land.

- The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered Statements on behalf of the Movement in all Security Council’s open debates on the situation in the Middle-East, including the question of Palestine( 27 July 2009, 14 October 2009, 27 January 2010, 14 April 2010, 21 July 2010, 18 October 2010, 19 January 2011, 21 April 2011, 26 July 2011, 24 October 2011, 24 January 2012, 23 April 2012, and 25 July 2012), outlining the Movement’s principled position in support of the cause of Palestine and demanding Israel to comply with relevant Security Council Resolutions and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the line of 4 June 1967, and to withdraw fully from the remaining Lebanese occupied land.

- On 28 September 2009, the NAM Coordinating Bureau issued a statement on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory including East Jerusalem, in view of the attacks by Israeli settlers and Israeli occupying forces at Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Haram Al-Sharif compound.

- On 10 March 2010, the NAM Coordinating Bureau issued a statement on the latest Israeli decision to build new settlement units in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. The statement condemned the decision by Israel to construct 120 illegal settlement units in Bethlehem as well as its decision to establish 1600 illegal settlement units in East Jerusalem, and called for urgent action by the international community to compel Israel, the occupying power, to abide by all its obligations under international law, international humanitarian law and relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.

- On 19 April 2010, the NAM Coordinating Bureau issued a statement on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. The statement condemned the latest illegal Israeli military order threatening the deportation of thousands of Palestinian civilians from the West Bank.

- on 4 June 2010, the NAM Coordinating Bureau issued a communiqué on the recent illegal Israeli military aggression against the civilian maritime convoy of humanitarian aid en route to the Gaza Strip. The Communiqué condemned the provocative Israeli military aggression carried out in the international waters against the peaceful maritime convoy, which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, including international humanitarian law, human rights law, and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

- On 15 October 2010, the NAM CoB issued a statement on the biannual Conference of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Industry and Policy Approaches to Foster Green Growth in Tourism, rejecting the proclamation made by the Israeli Minister of Tourism alleging that Countries attending the Conference are de facto endorsing and recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s undivided Capital.

- On 13 December 2010, the NAM CoB issued a statement on the continuation of illegal Israeli settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East-Jerusalem, and the obstruction of the Peace Process.

- On 25 May 2010, the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt represented the Non-Aligned Movement in the United Nations International Meeting in support of the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process,“ Ending the Occupation and Establishing the Palestinian State”, held in Istanbul, Turkey.

- On the First of July 2010, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Egypt represented the Non-Aligned Movement in the United Nations African Meeting on the Question of Palestine, held in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco.

- On 28 April 2011, the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt represented the Non-Aligned Movement in the United Nations seminar on assistance to the Palestinian people, held in Helsinki, Finland.

- On 17 October 2011, the Chair issued a Communiqué by the NAM CoB on “The situation of Palestinian Political Prisoners”. The Communiqué was based on the “Declaration on Palestinian Political Prisoners in Israeli jails and detention centres” adopted by the 16th NAM Ministerial Conference held in Bali, Indonesia, in May 2011, and also on the recently issued Statement by the Committee on the Exercise of Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People on the situation of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.

- On 10 November 2011, the Chair issued a Communiqué by the NAM CoB condemning the continuation of the illegal settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the withholding of the Palestinian tax revenues by Israel.

- On 9 August 2012, the NAM Coordinating Bureau issued a statement condemning the Israeli obstruction of the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine in Ramallah.

- With regard to the issue of the Palestinian Political Prisoners in Israeli Jails and detention centers, special segments were convened at the NAM Mid-Term Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia, in May 2011, and at the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Coordinating Bureau in Sharm EL Sheikh, Egypt, in May 2012, where two related Declarations were adopted concerning this important issue.

- The Chair supported the ongoing efforts towards increasing the recognition of the State of Palestine by the international community, noting that at least 30 countries have extended official recognition to the State of Palestine, on the basis of the 4 June 1967 borders, in the period between July 2009 and May 2012, including several Members of the Movement, bringing the total number of bilateral recognitions of the State of Palestine to 132 countries. The Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement continues to call upon and encourages all Members of the Movement to extend recognition to Palestine at this critical point time, reaffirming that such recognition constitutes a significant contribution to sustaining momentum towards the ultimate realization of independence for Palestine in accordance with the two-State solution on the basis of the 4 June 1967 borders.

- The Chair of the NAM along with all States Members of the Movement continue to reject and condemn the illegal settlement colonization campaign being pursued by Israel, the occupying Power, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including in and around Occupied East Jerusalem, and reiterate their demand for the immediate cessation of all illegal Israeli settlement activities, particularly under the Fourth Geneva Convention and relevant United Nations resolutions. The Ministers underscored the global consensus in rejection of Israel’s illegal settlement campaign in all its manifestations and the need to remain firm in adherence to this principled position. In this context, the Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau in coordination with the Mission of Palestine to the United Nations in New York mobilized the support of an overwhelming majority of Member States of the United Nations, numbering at least 130 countries and including the majority of Members of the Movement, to cosponsor the draft resolution in the Security Council calling for a halt to Israel’s settlement activities, which was regrettably vetoed by a Permanent Member of the Council on 18 February 2011.

- The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau, in close cooperation with the Mission of Palestine to the United Nations in New York, along with all States Members of the Movement, particularly Members of the NAM Caucus in the Security Council, continue to support the application submitted by Palestine in the Security Council in September 2011 for full membership in the United Nations.

Reform of the United Nations

To restore the balance between the Principal Organs of the United Nations and reaffirm the role and authority of the General Assembly, while asserting its fundamental role in international peace and security and in promoting multilateralism. The expeditious reform of the Security Council through its expansion and improvement of its working methods should continue to be a priority for NAM taking duly into consideration the views of all NAM Member States;

- The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau reiterated the position of the Movement with regard to the reform of the United Nations in his statements in various debates and meetings on the issue, including in the meetings related to the Revitalization of the General Assembly, the Reform of the Security Council and the special committee on the Charter and on strengthening the role of the Organization.

Sanctions

Reject the unilateral sanctions imposed on some NAM countries, which adversely affect the economies and peoples of those countries, in contradiction with international law and the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.

- Ongoing process, and reiterated in various statements on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in different Foras.

The World financial

and economic crises, its

causes and implications

In view of the fact that the Non Aligned and other developing countries are and will increasingly be the most adversely affected by the crises, more than industrialized countries, where it originated as a result of the structural imbalances and deficiencies of the prevailing International economic and financial systems, we commit to stand together, in coordination with the Group of 77 and China through the Joint Coordinating Committee, to achieve the fundamental reform of the international economic and financial systems and architecture so as to address its flaws. We commit further to enhance the voice and participation of developing countries in international economic and decision making and norm setting, including in international financial institutions, with a central role of the United Nations and its member states through the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, including in mitigating the impact of the crises on developing countries and in materializing the right of developing countries to a legitimate policy space. To achieve these objectives, we will utilize fully the follow up actions decided in the outcome of the United Nations High Level Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crises and its impact on development, and ensuring that measures taken to respond to the effects of the crises are in no case taken at the expense of developing countries as well as rendering full support for initiatives taken at the regional level to respond to the crises;

- Ongoing process in coordination with the G77 and China, through the Joint Coordinating Committee, in order to ensure that all measures are taken, including through utilizing the follow up actions decided in the outcome of the United Nations High Level Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crises and its impact on development. - These coordination efforts include pushing for holding a Follow-up Conference on the Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development by 2012. This position was expressed during first open-ended consultations session on the modalities of the High Level Thematic Debate on “State of the World Economy and Finance in 2012”.

The Internationally

Agreed Development

Goals, including

the MDG’s

Ensure the full implementation of the outcomes of major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic and social fields, including the Monterrey Consensus, the Doha Declaration on Financing for Development and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation as well as utilizing the high-level meeting organized by the United Nations Secretary General in 2010; and comprehensively evaluate the progress achieved in the implementation of the MDGs and to develop a strategy to help developing countries to achieve MDGs by 2015, taking fully into account, inter alia, the United Nations Political Declaration on Africa’s Development Needs adopted during the 63rd session of the General Assembly, as well as the special needs and vulnerabilities of LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS in line with the related declarations of various United Nations conferences;

- NAM Members and Observers actively participated in the High Level Plenary Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals, and its Six round tables, in order to galvanize commitment, rally support and spur collective action in order to reach the MDG’s by 2015. The Meeting was held at the United Nations Headquarters from 20 to 22 September 2010. - Follow up to the implementation has been underway, including in the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC-IV) held in Istanbul from 9 to 13 May 2011; as well as in the ongoing negotiations on the draft outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) which will take place in Rio from 20 to 22 June 2012.

Food Security

To ensure Food Security for all peoples of the States members of the Movement and other developing countries, we will enhance cooperation and coordination with the United Nations, FAO, IFAD, WFP and other multinational fora, in order to decisively deal with the short, medium and long term actions needed, including the need to address trade and agricultural related aspects within the current negotiations in the Doha round;

- On the occasion of the Food Summit held in Rome from 16 to 18 November 2009, with the participation of the Chair of the Movement the Summit level, the Second NAM First Ladies Summit was held. The Summit was held at the FAO headquarters in Rome on November 15th, 2009, focusing on the issues of Food Security, Malnutrition and the Fight Against Hunger, resulting in concrete recommendations. - The Chair of NAM Geneva Chapter delivered a statement on the follow-up to the seventh and tenth Special Sessions of the Human Rights Council on the Global Food Crisis and the Global Financial crisis, as well to a statement delivered during the thirteenth session of the Human Rights Council, commenting on the Reports by the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing.

Special Needs of Africa

Continue to promote the full implementation of all commitments by the international community to address the special needs of Africa as contained in the United Nations political Declaration on Africa’s Development Needs adopted during the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, especially in the area of conflict resolution, peace and security, development and poverty eradication, achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, strengthening of cooperation with regional organizations and programs including NEPAD, enhancing homegrown democracy, stability and rule of law, ensuring strict and fair adherence to international law and non abuse of the principle of universal jurisdiction.

- Ongoing process in coordination with the G77 and China, through the Joint Coordinating Committee. - On 12 October 2011, the Chair delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the Security Council debate on “Maintenance of international peace and security in Africa: Security Sector Reform”. - NAM Members are actively participating in the consultations on the establishment of a monitoring mechanism to follow up on all commitments related to Africa’s development needs with the aim of establishing that mechanism and making it operational before the end of the 66th session of the General Assembly, in accordance with GA resolution 65/284 on “New Partnership for Africa’s Development: progress in implementation and international support”.

Pandemics

To enhance solidarity with and support to the governments and peoples of countries affected by the outbreak of H1N1 and other pandemics, to maximize the support given by the World Health Organization, international financial institutions and other relevant entities to assist developing countries in building their response capacity to confront pandemics as well as to combat diseases at times of crises and to provide full logistical and financial support for those governments and peoples;

- The Third Meeting of NAM Ministers of Health was held on the margins of the 63rd General Assembly of the World Health Organization in Geneva on 18 May 2010. The Meeting adopted a Declaration on “Strengthening the International Health System and Reinforcing the Global Solidarity against Pandemics”. - The Declaration urged the WHO, in consultation with Member States and relevant international organizations, to establish fairer, more transparent and equitable distribution mechanisms for the pandemic vaccines and medicines globally produced under WHO supervision. Furthermore, the Declaration invited the WHO to pursue its efforts within its Global Strategy and Plan of Action on Public Health, Innovation and Intellectual Property to improve access to medicines for developing Countries. - The NAM Ministers of Health agreed in their third meeting in Geneva to establish an open-ended working group to follow up on the implementation of NAM health cooperation as outlined in the resolutions and declarations adopted by previous NAM Summits as well as Ministerial Meetings. The Working Group will submit periodic implementation reports to NAM Meetings of Ministers of Health. - The Fourth NAM Ministers of Health Meeting in Geneva was held in May 2011 on the sidelines of the 64th World Health Assembly. The meeting was attended by the Director-General of the World Health Organization. The NAM Ministers of Health adopted a final Ministerial Declaration entitled “Strengthening the International Health System; Reinforcing global solidarity against pandemics, addressing health systems financing and universal coverage, and combating non-communicable diseases’. The Declaration tackled a number of issues of priority, including the WHO Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework, combating counterfeit medicine, combating non-communicable diseases, WHO reform, developing the rules governing the election for the post of the WHO director-general.

- The Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Ministers of Health was held in Geneva on 21 May 2012, on the margins of the 65th World Health Assembly. The Meeting of the NAM Ministers was under the theme of: “Addressing the current Challenges for Global Public Health: Ensuring Equity, Sustainable Financing and Universal Health Coverage”. - The Ministerial Meeting adopted a Declaration that called upon the Director-General of the WHO to continue the work being undertaken to prepare the action plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, and to continue the work aiming to support coordination with international donors to increase official development assistance, in particular for developing countries and least-developing countries in building sustainable institutional capacity to tackle NCDs. - The Ministers also stressed the importance of the principle of equitable geographical representation in electing the future Director-General of the WHO.

Civil Society

Encourage and enhance the role of Civil Society, including NGOs and the Private Sector in supporting the implementation of national development and human rights priorities and programmes, while adhering to the norms and principles of corporate responsibility;

- The Chair of the NAM Coordinating Bureau attends and addresses the annual meeting convened by the President of the General Assembly to communicate with Civil Society and private sector on the issues under consideration in each session.

Climate Change

Strengthen the political momentum in preparation for the Copenhagen conference in a manner that duly reflects the views of NAM countries with regard to mitigation, adaptation, finance, technology transfer, capacity building and shared vision in accordance with the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, and fully utilize the high level meeting to be convened by the Secretary General of the United Nations at the beginning of the 64th session of the General Assembly to highlight the concerns of the NAM countries;

- The Chair of the NAM CoB in Coordination with the Chair of the Group of G77 and China presented the positions of the Movement in Copenhagen 2009 and Cancun 2010 Conferences, and continued this coordination in preparation for the Conference in South Africa (COP 17).

- On 20 July 2011, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, before the Security Council on “Maintenance of international peace and security: impact of climate change”. Furthermore, and in relation to this debate, the Chair addressed a letter on 14 July to the President of the Security Council, conveying the NAM position concerning the continued and increasing encroachment by the Security Council on the functions and authority of the General Assembly, the ECOSOC and other organs and processes which traditionally falls within their competence. The letter was issued as an official document of the Security Council under the symbol (S/2011/427).

Energy

To shape a comprehensive United Nations energy agenda, including the creation of an effective mechanism to transfer advanced energy technologies to developing countries and countries with economies in transition, with the aim of achieving the Millennium Development Goals and dealing effectively with the challenge of climate change;

Ongoing process - NAM Members actively participated in meetings related to the Secretary General Initiative on "Sustainable Energy for All" - The Chair of the NAM CoB actively participated in all discussions of the Bureau of the Preparatory Committee of Rio+20, and made several proposals to guide the negotiating process. Furthermore, NAM Members actively participated in all stages of the negotiating process regarding the Rio+20 draft outcome document.

Trafficking in Persons

Participate actively in the process launched by the President of the General Assembly and accelerate the consideration of a global action plan to be adopted by the General Assembly on combating trafficking in persons, through enhancing international and regional cooperation and partnership to supplement and support the implementation of the United Nations Convention on Transnational Organized Crime and the protocols thereto. In this respect, express appreciation to the efforts of Egypt in gathering the support of the international civil society, NGOs and private sector through the “End Human Trafficking Now” initiative along with her efforts through the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UNGIFT) and commit to support such efforts in the future;

- NAM Members actively participated in the negotiations on the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons during the 64th session of the General Assembly, which led to its adoption, by consensus in resolution 64/293 on 30 July 2010. - The Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons was formally launched in a one-day High Level Meeting, on Tuesday 31 August 2010. - In relation to this issue, on 19 March 2010, the Chair delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the First Meeting of consultations on “United Nations Global Action Plan on preventing trafficking in persons, prosecuting traffickers, and assisting victims of trafficking”. - The Chair prepared a position paper outlining the Non-Aligned Movement’s position in relation to combating trafficking in persons to be used during the UN high-level interactive dialogue entitled “ Fighting human trafficking: Partnership and Innovation to End Violence against women and children” held on 3 April 2012 convened by the President of the General Assembly.

International Terrorism

Strengthen NAM solidarity in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, wherever and by whomsoever committed, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter, international law and the relevant international conventions. In this context, stress that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. Further progress is required, taking into account the positions and views of NAM member States, including through the early finalization of the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, in strengthening the application of the United Nations Global Counter Terrorism Strategy and in convening a high level conference under the auspices of the United Nations, to formulate a joint organized response of the international community to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations;

- Ongoing process, and reflected in statements delivered on behalf of the NAM before the consecutive sessions of the sixth Committee under agenda item 106 “Measures to eliminate international Terrorism”, and the statement delivered before the consecutive sessions of the Ad Hoc Committee established by General Assembly resolution 51/210 of 17 December 1996- Measures to eliminate international terrorism. Furthermore, NAM Members actively participated in the review process of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the negotiations of the comprehensive Counter-Terrorism draft convention. Moreover, the announcement of the Secretary General in January 2012 to appoint a Counter-Terrorism Coordinator with a view to enhance the role of the organization in the field of Counter-Terrorism, in accordance with his five year action plan, was perceived by NAM members as a positive step.

Enhancing dialogue among

Civilizations and

Religions

Utilize fully the efforts made at the international level towards reducing confrontation, enhancing dialogue, promoting respect for diversity based on justice, fraternity and equality, and oppose all attempts of uniculturalism or the imposition of particular models of political, economic, legal or cultural systems, and promote dialogue among civilizations, culture of peace and inter-faith dialogue, which would contribute towards peace, security, stability and development.

- NAM Members and Observers actively participated in the Special NAM Ministerial Meeting on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development, held in Manila, the Philippines, from 16 to 18 March 2010. - The debate during the Ministerial segment focused on achieving a culture of peace and enhancing development through practical actions and programs involving interfaith dialogue, tolerance, understanding and respect for diversity. - An International Workshop of Civil Society and Faith-Based Organizations on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development was held in Manila parallel to the Preparatory Meeting of the NAM Senior Officials on 16 March 2010. - The special NAM Ministerial Meeting adopted the Manila Declaration and Program of Action on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development.

SPECIAL DECLARATION OF THE HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE NON - ALIGNED MOVEMENT ON THE NECESSITY OF ENDING THE ECONOMIC, COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL EMBARGO IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AGAINST CUBA

1 Renew the Non Aligned Movement’s commitment to defend, preserve and promote the UN Charter and International Law.

- Ongoing process until reaching an end to the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. - On 28 October 2009, the Chair of NAM Coordinating Bureau delivered a statement on behalf of the Movement before the General Assembly debate on agenda item “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”. All NAM Members extended their traditional support to the related draft resolution that garnered 187 votes in favor during the 64th session of the General Assembly. - On 26 October 2010, the Chair of the NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Movement, before the General Assembly debate on the related agenda item. All NAM Members extended their traditional support to the related draft resolution that garnered 187 votes in favor during the 65th session of the General Assembly. On 25 October 2011, the Chair delivered a statement before the General Assembly debate on agenda item 41 titled: Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba. All NAM Members continued their firm support to the related draft resolution that garnered 186 votes in favor during the 66th session of the General Assembly. - The adoption of General Assembly resolution "the Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba" every year by the overwhelming majority of the Member States, reiterates the continued land slide victory of Cuba, and all the Movement, and also reaffirms the categorical rejection by the international community of the embargo against Cuba.

2 Firmly reiterate their rejection to the adoption and implementation of extra-territorial or unilateral coercive measures or laws, including unilateral economic sanctions or other illegal measures contrary to international law that seek to exert pressure on Non-Aligned Countries so as to prevent them from exercising their right to decide, by their own free will, their own political, economic and social systems. In this context, they call on all States to refrain from recognizing such measures or laws, which undermine the principles enshrined in the UN Charter and International Law, and severely threaten the freedom of trade, navigation and investment.

3 Urge once again the Government of the United States of America to immediately put an end to the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba which, in addition to being unilateral and contrary to the UN Charter and international law, and to the principle of neighbourliness, is causing huge human suffering and material losses and economic and financial damage that has negatively impacted on the welfare and well-being of the people of Cuba. They further urge the government of the United States of America to immediately fully comply with all the Resolutions of the UN General Assembly, related to the necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.

NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT SPECIAL DECLARATION ON NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY -18 JULY 1 Support for and solidarity with the Nelson Mandela Day

International Campaign and called on Non-aligned Movement member states and peoples to join in the campaign, including by contributing 67 minutes of their time in service of their communities in recognition of Madiba’s 67 years contribution in service of humanity.

- On 9 November 2009, the Chair of NAM CoB delivered a statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement in the General Assembly debate under agenda item 49 titled “Culture of Peace”, conveying the Movement’s support and endorsement of the initiative to declare 18 July as the Nelson Mandela International Day.

- On 16 July 2010, the Chair of NAM CoB delivered a statement, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, at the informal meeting of the General Assembly for the Inauguration of Nelson Mandela International Day, held in implementation of General Assembly Resolution 64/13, designating 18 July each year to commemorate the achievements of this great leader.

- On 22 September 2011, H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in his capacity as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement at the Ministerial Level, participated as a guest in the High Level Symposium on “South Africa’s contribution to the fight against racism, xenophobia and other related intolerances”, chaired by H.E. President Zuma of South Africa, and with the participation of H.E. the President of Namibia, and also in the presence of other distinguished Foreign Ministers, where the Chair of the Movement at the Ministerial level delivered a statement highlighting the Movement’s historical role and valiant struggle against apartheid, particularly the NAM support to the African National Council in South Africa in its struggle against intolerance and racism, as well as the historical role of Nelson Mandela in this regard.

2 Endorse the declaration to observe 18 July, Madiba’s birthday, as Nelson Mandela International Day, and requested that a resolution to this effect be adopted by the UN General Assembly at its 64th session.

Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. 30 August 2012

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