Resolution 309 (1972) of 4 February 1972
The Security Council,
Having examined further the question of Namibia, and without prejudice to other resolutions adopted by the
Security Council on this matter,
Recognizing the special responsibility and obligation of the United Nations towards the people and Territory
of Namibia,
Reaffirming once again the inalienable and imprescriptible right of the people of Namibia to self-determination
and independence,
Reaffirming also the national unity and territorial integrity of Namibia,
1. Invites the Secretary-General, in consultation and close co-operation with a group of the Security Council,
composed of the representatives of Argentina, Somalia and Yugoslavia, to initiate as soon as possible contacts
with all parties concerned, with a view to establishing the necessary conditions so as to enable the people of
Namibia, freely and with strict regard to the principle of human equality, to exercise their right to
self-determination and independence, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations;
2: Calls upon the Government of South Africa to co-operate fully with the Secretary-General in the implementation
of the present resolution;
3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the implementation of the present
resolution not later than 31 July 1972.
Adopted at the 1638th meeting by 14 votes to none.