17 December 1981

Assistance to Nicaragua

The General Assembly,

Recalling its resolutions 34/8 of 25 October 1979 and 35/84 of 5 December 1980 concerning assistance for the reconstruction of Nicaragua,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on assistance to Nicaragua,

Noting with satisfaction the support which Member States and the organizations and specialized agencies of the United Nations system have given to the efforts of the Government of Nicaragua for the reconstruction of the country,

Considering that, despite the efforts of the Government, the economic situation of Nicaragua has not yet returned to normal and continues to require the assistance of the international community,

1. Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his efforts regarding assistance to Nicaragua;

2. Urges all Governments to continue contributing to the reconstruction and development of Nicaragua;

3. Requests the bodies of the United Nations system to continue and increase their assistance in this sphere;

4. Recommends that Nicaragua should continue to receive treatment that will be appropriate to the special needs of the country until the economic situation returns to normal;

5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its thirty-seventh session on the progress made in the implementation of the present resolution.