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inter alia, with full respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, the
non-use of force, or the threat of force, in international relations, and non-intervention in matters
that are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any State,
Stressing that the responsibility for managing worldwide economic and social issues, as
well as threats to international peace and security, must be shared among the nations of the world
and should be exercised multilaterally, and that in this regard the central role must be played by
the United Nations, as the most universal and representative organization in the world,
Considering the major changes taking place on the international scene and the aspirations
of all peoples for an international order based on the principles enshrined in the Charter,
including promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all
and respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, peace, democracy,
justice, equality, the rule of law at the national and international levels, pluralism, development,
better standards of living and international solidarity,
Having listened to the peoples of the world and recognizing their aspirations to justice,
to equality of opportunity for all and everyone, and to the enjoyment of their human rights,
including the right to development, to live in peace and freedom and to equal participation
without discrimination in economic, social, cultural, civil and political life,
Resolved to take all measures within its power to secure a democratic and equitable
international order,
1.
Affirms that everyone and every people have the right to a democratic and equitable
international order;
2.
Also affirms that a democratic and equitable international order fosters the full
realization of all human rights for all;
3.
Further affirms that a democratic and equitable international order requires, inter
alia, the realization of the following:
(a) The right of all peoples to self-determination, by virtue of which they can freely
determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural
development;
(b) The right of peoples and nations to permanent sovereignty over their natural wealth
and resources;
(c) The right of every human person and all peoples to development, as a universal and
inalienable right and an integral part of fundamental human rights;
(d)
The right of all peoples to peace;
(e) The right to an international economic order based on equal participation in the
decision-making process, interdependence, mutual interest, international solidarity and
cooperation among all States;
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