UNGA Resolution 2625 (XXV)
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United Nations General Assembly resolution
declaration on principles of international law
source of international law
UNGA Resolution 2625 (XXV) is a landmark 1970 United Nations General Assembly resolution that codifies fundamental principles of international law governing friendly relations and cooperation among states, including sovereign equality, non-intervention, and the prohibition of the use of force.
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Nations General Assembly resolution
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declaration on principles of international law ⓘ source of international law ⓘ |
| adoptedBy | United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| adoptionDate | 1970-10-24 ⓘ |
| adoptionMethod | consensus ⓘ |
| affirms |
duty of states to act in good faith in fulfilling obligations under international law
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duty of states to refrain from intervention or interference in the internal or external affairs of other states ⓘ duty of states to refrain from the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state ⓘ inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force ⓘ right of peoples to self-determination ⓘ |
| basedOn | Charter of the United Nations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| clarifies |
content of the principle of non-intervention
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content of the principle of self-determination of peoples ⓘ duty not to assist in the use of force contrary to the UN Charter ⓘ duty not to recognize territorial acquisitions brought about by the threat or use of force ⓘ scope of the principle of non-use of force ⓘ |
| codifiesPrinciple |
duty of states to cooperate with one another
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equal rights and self-determination of peoples ⓘ fulfilment in good faith of obligations under the UN Charter ⓘ non-intervention in matters within domestic jurisdiction of states ⓘ peaceful settlement of international disputes ⓘ political independence of states ⓘ prohibition of the threat or use of force ⓘ sovereign equality of states ⓘ territorial integrity of states ⓘ |
| fullName | Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Co-operation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includesPrinciple |
duty to promote realization of the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples
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duty to refrain from any forcible action which deprives peoples of their right to self-determination ⓘ duty to refrain from propaganda for wars of aggression ⓘ duty to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all ⓘ duty to respect the territorial integrity of states whose governments represent the whole people ⓘ obligation to refrain from organizing, instigating, assisting or participating in acts of civil strife or terrorist acts in another state ⓘ obligation to settle international disputes by peaceful means ⓘ |
| language |
Arabic
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Chinese ⓘ English ⓘ French ⓘ Russian ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| legalEffect |
authoritative interpretation of the UN Charter
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contributes to customary international law ⓘ |
| legalNature | non-binding resolution ⓘ |
| reaffirms | purposes and principles of the United Nations ⓘ |
| regionOfIssue | New York City NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| resolutionNumber | 2625 ⓘ |
| sessionNumber | 25th session ⓘ |
| shortName | Friendly Relations Declaration NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
friendly relations among states
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international cooperation ⓘ principles of international law ⓘ |
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