United Nations Security Council Resolution 400

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UN Security Council
Resolution 400
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Kurt Waldheim
Date7 December 1976
Meeting no.1,978
CodeS/RES/400 (Document)
SubjectRecommendation regarding the appointment of the Secretary-General
ResultAdopted
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 400, adopted on December 7, 1976 in a closed meeting, after considering the recommendation of the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Council recommended to the General Assembly that Kurt Waldheim be appointed as Secretary-General for a second term beginning January 1, 1977 and ending December 31, 1981.

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