A/RES/63/108 A–B IX Saint Helena Taking note of the working paper prepared by the Secretariat on Saint Helena 17 and other relevant information, Taking into account the unique character of Saint Helena in terms of its population, geography and natural resources, Noting the internal constitutional review process led by the territorial Government since 2001, the completion of a draft constitution following negotiations between the administering Power and the territorial Government in 2003 and 2004, the consultative poll with regard to a new constitution, held in Saint Helena in May 2005, the subsequent preparation of a revised draft constitution as a basis for discussion and the efforts of the territorial Government to keep the constitutional review exercise high on its agenda, including through public meetings, Noting in that regard the importance of the right to nationality for Saint Helenians and their previously expressed request that the right, in principle, be included in a new constitution, Aware that Saint Helena continues to receive budgetary aid from the administering Power for the operation of the territorial Government, Aware also of the efforts of the administering Power and the territorial Government to improve the socio-economic conditions of the population of Saint Helena, in particular in the areas of employment and transport and communications infrastructure, Noting the efforts of the Territory to address the problem of unemployment on the island and the joint action of the administering Power and the territorial Government in dealing with it, Noting also the importance of improving the infrastructure and accessibility of Saint Helena, 1. Welcomes the Territory’s continuing constitutional review process, including the related public meetings, and calls upon the administering Power to take into account the previously expressed concerns of Saint Helenians with regard to the right to nationality; Requests the administering Power to assist the Territory by facilitating its 2. work concerning public outreach efforts, consistent with Article 73 b of the Charter of the United Nations and, in that regard, calls upon the relevant United Nations organizations to provide assistance to the Territory, if requested; Requests the administering Power and relevant international organizations 3. to continue to support the efforts of the territorial Government to address the Territory’s socio-economic development challenges, including unemployment, and limited transport and communications infrastructure; Welcomes the decision by the administering Power to provide funding for 4. the construction of an international airport on Saint Helena, which is to become operational in 2011–2012, including all required infrastructure; _______________ 17 A/AC.109/2008/6. 13