by: United Nations General Assembly

“ Emphasizing that inadequacy of political, economic, social or educational preparedness should never serve as a pretext for delaying independence,
1. Solemnly reiterates and reaffirms the objectives and principles enshrined in the Declaration on the granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples contained in its resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1960 ”

“ Authorises the Special Committee to meet elsewhere than at United Nations Headquarters, whenever and wherever such meetings may be required for the effective discharge of its functions, in consultation with the appropriate authorities ”