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Final Act UNCLOS III: Annexes III, IV and V
ANNEX III
TRIBUTE TO SIMON BOLIVAR THE LIBERATOR
The Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea,
Considering that 24 July 1974 marks a further anniversary of the birth of
Simón Bolívar, the Liberator, a man of vision and early champion of international
organization, and a historic figure of universal dimensions,
Considering further that the work of Simón Bolívar the Liberator, based on
the concepts of liberty and justice as foundations for the peace and progress of
peoples, has left an indelible mark on history and constitutes a source of constant
inspiration,
Decides to pay a public tribute of admiration and respect to Simón Bolívar
the Liberator, in the plenary meeting of the Third United Nations Conference on
the Law of the Sea.
ANNEX IV
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO THE PRESIDENT ,
THE GOVERNMENT AND OFFICIALS OF VENEZUELA
The Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea,
Bearing in mind that its second session was held in the city of Caracas, cradle
of Simón Bolívar, Liberator of five nations, who devoted his life to fighting for
the self-determination of peoples, equality among States and justice as the expression
of their common destiny,
Acknowledging with keen appreciation the extraordinary effort made by the
Government and the people of Venezuela, which enabled the Conference to meet
in the most favourable spirit of brotherhood and in unparalleled material conditions,
Decides
1. To express to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Venezuela,
the President and members of the Organizing Committee of the Conference and
the Government and people of Venezuela its deepest gratitude for the unforgettable
hospitality which they have offered it;
2. To give voice to its hope that the ideals of social justice, equality among
nations and solidarity among peoples advocated by the Liberator Simón Bolívar
will serve to guide the future work of the Conference.
ANNEX V
TRIBUTE TO THE AMPHICTYONIC CONGRESS OF PANAMA
The Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea, at its fifth
session,
Considering that the current year 1976 marks the one hundred and fiftieth
anniversary of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama, convoked by the Liberator