A concurrent resolution relating to United States participation in the Sixth Meeting of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

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Expresses the sense of the Congress that at the Sixth Meeting of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD VI) the United States should: (1) support measures that would enhance opportunities for mutually beneficial foreign trade; (2) participate in exploratory discussions on stabilizing the international monetary system and on dealing with the problems of nations heavily dependent upon commodity exports; (3) ensure that the major international institutions are protected; (4) exchange views on the international debt situation; (5) participate in discussions on ways to enhance development prospects of least developed nations consistent with U.S. economic assistance policy; (6) resist efforts to require the mandatory transfer of technology without fair compensation and protection of property; and (7) encourage the adoption of economic policies for growth and development and the use of concessional economic assistance in support of national development efforts. States the U.S. should assure that any findings or recommendations reached by the UNCTAD VI will be referred to the appropriate international bodies for futher consideration. Urges the President to: (1) continue to pursue consultations with member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development concerning common positions at UNCTAD VI; and (2) designate a U.S. delegation to UNCTAD VI and instruct the U.S. delegation to engage in discussions with other nations with respect to the state of the world economy.

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  summary · EN · 11 May 1983

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