A/RES/52/77
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B
Individual territories
The General Assembly,
Referring to resolution A above,
I. AMERICAN SAMOA
Noting the report by the administering Power that most American Samoan leaders express satisfaction
with the island's present relationship with the United States of America,
Noting also the non-participation of representatives of the people of American Samoa in the last three
regional seminars,
Noting further that the Government of the Territory continues to have significant financial, budgetary
and internal control problems and that the Territory's deficit and financial condition are compounded by the
high demand for government services from the rapidly growing population, a limited economic and tax base
and recent natural disasters,
Noting that the Territory, similar to isolated communities with limited funds, continues to experience
a lack of adequate medical facilities and other infrastructural requirements,
Aware of the efforts of the Government of the Territory to control and reduce expenditures, while
continuing its programme of expanding and diversifying the local economy,
1. Requests the administering Power, bearing in mind the views of the people of the Territory
ascertained through a democratic process, to keep the Secretary-General informed of the wishes and
aspirations of the people regarding their future political status;
2. Calls upon the administering Power to continue to assist the territorial Government in the economic
and social development of the Territory, including measures to rebuild financial management capabilities and
strengthen other governmental functions of the Government of the Territory;
II. ANGUILLA
Conscious of the commitment of both the Government of Anguilla and the administering Power to a new
and closer policy of dialogue and partnership through the Country Policy Plan for 1993-1997,
Aware of the efforts of the Government of Anguilla to continue to develop the Territory as a viable
offshore centre and well-regulated financial centre for investors, by enacting modern company and trust laws,
as well as partnership and insurance legislation, and computerizing the company registry system,
Noting the need for continued cooperation between the administering Power and the territorial
Government in tackling the problems of drug trafficking and money laundering,
1. Requests the administering Power, bearing in mind the views of the people of the Territory
ascertained through a democratic process, to keep the Secretary-General informed of the wishes and
aspirations of the people regarding their future political status;
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