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1 Resolution A/RES/51/204 Observer Status for the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in the General Assembly [i] (1996)

handle is hein.unl/robstai0001 and id is 1 raw text is: RESOLUTION A/RES/51/204
OBSERVER STATUS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL
FOR THE LAW OF THE SEA IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Stressing the importance of the uniform interpretation or application of the
provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the agreements
related thereto and any other agreement which may confer jurisdiction on the
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea,
Aware of the need for States to settle any disputes concerning the
interpretation or application of the Convention by peaceful means,
Welcoming the establishment of the Tribunal in Hamburg, Germany,
Noting the decision of the Meeting of States Parties at its fifth session to seek
observer status for the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in order to
enable it to participate in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly and the
decision of the Tribunal at its first session to seek such observer status,
1.   Decides to invite the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to
participate in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly in the capacity of
observer;
2.   Requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary action to
implement the present resolution.
88th Plenary meeting
17 December 1996

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