CM/Res.929 (XL)
RESOLUTION ON THE INTENDED WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FROM UNESCO
The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity, meeting in its Fortieth
Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 27 February to 5 March 1984,
Having heard the statement made by the OAU Secretary-General a.i. concerning the intention of the United States of America to withdraw fromUNESCO at the end of this year,
Considering that UNESCO and the OAU have since the 1960’s maintained fruitful co-operation in the fields of Education, Social and Human Sciences, the Natural Sciences, Culture and Communication,
Bearing in mind the Co-operation Agreement signed on 10 July 1968 by the two Organizations,
Expressing appreciation for the assistance UNESCO offers within the scope of its competence, not only to Member States, but also to the OAU General Secretariat, African national liberation movements and to African Refugees:
REAFFIRMS to its commitment to the noble ideals of UNESCO;
WELCOMES the action that it undertakes within the scope of its competence to promote Peace, Security and Understanding amongst Men;
COMMENDS the Director-General of UNESCO for his wise leadership and dedication and his exceptional role in assisting the Member States of the Organization;
REGRETS the intention of the United States of America to withdraw from UNESCO in the near future with the consequences this would have on the life and mission of the Organization;
BELIEVES that such an action, if it does materialize, would deprive the Organization and its Member States of a valid representative in the fields of Education, the Sciences, Culture and Communication;
STRONGLY APPEALS to the Government of the USA to re-consider its position.