by the United Nations

“ Reaffirms the interpretation of self-determination laid down in General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) as follows:
"All peoples have the right to self-determination; by virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development" ”

“ Believes that action by the Government of Portugal to grant amnesty to all persons imprisoned or exiled for advocating self-determination in these Territories will be an evidence of its good faith;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his efforts and report to the Security Council not later than 1 June 1964.
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“ Notes General Assembly resolution 1542 (XV) of 15 December 1960, which enumerated inter alia, Territories under Portuguese administration as falling in the category of Non-Self-Governing Territories within the meaning of Chapter XI of the Charter of the United Nations ”