semination of results, and to provide technical as- 

 sistance to the developing countries. 



6. The United Nations, in cooperation with other 

 groups, shall take adequate measures to ensure 

 the observance of these general principles and 

 guidelines and the implementation of these objec- 

 tives. 



The agreed principles were: 



1. There is an area of the sea-bed which lies beyond 

 national jurisdiction (hereinafter described as "this 

 area"). 



Taking into account relevant dispositions of inter- 

 national law, there should be agreed a precise 

 boundary for this area. 



No State may claim or exercise sovereign rights 

 over or appropriate by any means any part of this 

 area. 



2. This area shall be reserved exclusively for peaceful 

 purposes. 



3. Exploration and use of this area shall be carried on 

 for the benefit and in the interest of all mankind, 

 taking into account the special needs of the develop- 

 ing countries. 



There should be agreed, as soon as practicable, an 

 international regime governing the exploitation of 

 resources of this area. 



4. Activities in this area shall be conducted in accord- 

 ance with international law, including the U. N. 

 Charter, and shall not infringe upon the freedoms 

 of the high seas. 



5. ( No comparable principle ) . 



6 . (No comparable principle ) . 



The report stated that elaboration of a set of principles 

 needed further consideration and study, and that to do so at that 

 time would be premature. It did however feel that the progress 

 made would facilitate further agreement by the Assembly. 



Resolutions Adopted by the General Assembly 



Recommendations of The First Committee 

 (Political and Security) 



The General Assembly allocated the item of the sea-bed 

 to the U. N. First Committee for consideration and report. Fol- 



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