United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_1733

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1733

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1733

United Nations resolution adopted in 2006

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1733, adopted by acclamation at a closed meeting on December 22, 2006, after recognising the role of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Council paid tribute to Kofi Annan, whose term as Secretary-General would come to an end on December 31, 2006.[1]

Quick Facts UN Security Council Resolution 1733, Date ...

Ban Ki-moon would succeed Annan as Secretary-General from January 1, 2007.

Details

The Council praised Annan for guiding the United Nations under the United Nations Charter, his attempts to find durable solutions to conflicts around the world and to undertake reforms at the organisation.[2]

It acknowledged the contributions of Annan to international peace, security and development, attempts to solve international problems in economic, social and cultural fields and efforts to promote humanitarian needs, human rights and freedoms for all people.[2]

Finally, the resolution expressed "deep appreciation" to Kofi Annan for dedicating himself to the principles contained in the United Nations Charter and to the development of friendly relations among states.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Unanimous applause as Security Council adopts Resolution 1733 (2006) in tribute to outgoing Secretary-General Kofi Annan". United Nations. December 22, 2006.
  2. [2]
    Saxena, Priya (23 December 2006). "UN Security Council praises Annan's 'exceptional' leadership". RXPG News India.
Share this article:

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_1733, and is written by contributors. Text is available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 International License; additional terms may apply. Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.