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General Assembly Security Council Distr UNITED AS NATIONS General Assembly Security Council Distr. GENERAL A/31/402* s/15429* 27 September 1982 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECURITY CDUNCIL 'Thirty-seventh session Thirty-seventh year Agenda item 25 THE SITUATION IN AFGHANISTAN AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR INTFP.NATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY Report of the Secretary-General 1. The Present report is submitted in pursuance of General Assembly resolution 36/34 of 18 November 1981, in which the Assembly reaffirmed the principles involved and the action required with regard to the situation relating'to Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. 2. Since assuming office last January, I have pursued the efforts aimed at facilitating negotiations among the parties concerned so as to achieve a political solution, efforts with which I had already been associated in my previous capacity as personal representative of the Secretary-General from February to December 1981. Following consultations with the representatives of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan as well as with representatives of other Governments concerned, last February I appointed as my personal representative Mr. Diego Cordovez, Under-Secretary-General for Special Political Affairs. 3. From 11 to 19 April1982 my personal representative visited Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, where he had detailed exchanges of views about the purposes of the diplomatic process and about the steps required to carry it forward. In Islamabad Mr. Cordovez met with President Zia ul-Haq, Foreign Minister Sahabzada Yaqub-Khan and other senior officials of the Government. In Kabul, Mr. Cordovez met with President Babrak Karmal, Prime Minister Sultan Ali Keshtmand and Foreign Minister Shah Mohammad Dost. In Teheran he met with Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Velayati and other senior officials. * Reissued foe technical reasons. 82-25602 0577~ (E) / . A/37/482 s/15429 English Page 2 4. Consequent upon these conversations it was possible to define the substantive contents and scope of the issues to be considered - namely, the withdrawal of foreign troops, non-interference in the internal affairs of States, international guarantees of non-interference and the voluntary return of the refugees to their homes. It was agreed that, inasmuch as these issues were interrelated, the discussions would be aimed at a comprehensive settlement. As far as the procedural arrangements were concerned, it was agreed, as a first step, to hold a round of discussions through the intermediary of my personal representative in Geneva in mid-June. It was understood that procedural arrangements would be kept under review in the light of the progress made on the substance of the issues under consideration. The contents of the discussions would remain confidential unless otherwise agreed by all concerned. 5. Accordingly, a round of discussions was held at Geneva from 16 to 24 June 1982 through the intermediary of my personal representative, in which the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Sahabzada Yaqub-Khan, and the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Shah Mohammad bst, took part. As agreed, the Iranian Government was kept informed of the discussions through the Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations Office at Geneva. 6. The discussions were wide-ranging and were carried out in a constructive spirit, the interlocutors having dealt with the specifics of each of the four agenda items. There were also thorough exchanges of views on possible approaches to c~vercane practical problems in the context of the comprehensive settlement and its implementation. As a result, it was possible to define in much greater detail the positions of the interlocutors, to identify areas of agreement and to develop ideas as to the structure and contents of the comprehensive settlement. It was also agreed that my personal representative would remain in close contact with the interlocutors, and that he would travel to the area towards the end of the year to pursue the diplomatic process. 7. In the course of my visit to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in September 1982, I had the opportunity to exchange views on the situation with President Brezhnev and Forei.gn Minister Gromyko. The Soviet Government affirmed its support for the continuation of my efforts aimed at facilitating negotiations foe a political settlement. 8. I and my personal representative have spared no effort to enlist the support of all other Governments which can contribute to resolving the issues involved. The current session of the General Assembly will undoubtedly provide an opportunity to hold further consultations with all concerned. * * * 9. During the year which has elapsed since the submission of the last report on this subject (A/36/653-5/14745) to the General Assembly, the diplomatic process has enabled some tentative progress to be made in the search for a fair political solution. The Geneva round of discussions indicated that there was a strong disposition to reach through negotiations a comprehensive settlement which would lay the foundations for the promotion of good-neighbourly relations and / . A/37/482 s/15429 English Page 3 co-operation among the States in the area and for strengthening international peace and security in the region. It appeared, moreover, that there was a connon understanding on the principles that should underlie the comprehensive settlement, on the interrelationships that should obtain among its component elements and on the measures that would be required to ensure its effective implementation. 10. while this gives cause for encouragement, the most critical stage of the diplomatic process undoubtedly lies ahead , and major differences must be bridged for these efforts to bear fruit. Time is of the essence and much remains to be done. I therefore trust that all concerned will make sustained efforts to keep the momentum of the diplomatic process and persevere in the search for solutions consistent with international law and justice. In so doing they will fulfil the obligations they assumed in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. 11. My own overriding concern will continue to be that the Afghan people be given the opportunity to build their future in peace. I shall not cease to exert my best efforts to achieve that end. ----- .
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