UN General Assembly
1976

48. The Colombo Conference also appealed for disarmament in the context of General Assembly resolution 2832 (XXVI), which declares the Indian Ocean a peace zone [ibid., annex IV, resolution 11]. Let us all veritably resolve to move expeditiously towards the implementation of the resolution, making of the Indian Ocean a zone of peace from which must be excluded all power rivalries and competition as well as bases conceived in such contexts. Indeed, let us move creatively ahead in the progressive establishment of zones of peace throughout the world and thus usher in an era of serenity and security for our one world. 49. The vital importance of establishing a new inter-national regime for the world's oceans can never be overemphasized. We associate ourselves, therefore, with the continuing efforts to endeavor to build upon the successes achieved so far in negotiations and, in the interim, to work assiduously to ensure fuller understanding in this strategic area of international co-operation.