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1992 United Nations — Treaty Series » Nations Unies — Recueil des Traités_______283DECLARATION 1 ON THE REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF CAMBODIA1. The primary objective of the reconstruction of Cambodiashould be the advancement of the Cambodian nation and people,without discrimination or prejudice, and with full respect forhuman rights and fundamental freedom for all. The achievementof this objective requires the full implementation of thecomprehensive political settlement.2. The main responsibility for deciding Cambodia'sreconstruction needs and plans should rest with the Cambodianpeople and the government formed after free and fair elections.No attempt should be made to impose a development strategy onCambodia from any outside source or deter potential donors fromcontributing to the reconstruction of Cambodia.3. International, regional and bilateral assistance to Cambodiashould be co-ordinated as much as possible, complement andsupplement local resources and be made available impartiallywith full regard for Cambodia's sovereignty, priorities,institutional means and absorptive capacity.4. In the context of the reconstruction effort, economic aidshould benefit all areas of Cambodia, especially the moredisadvantaged, and reach all levels of society.5. The implementation of an international aid effort would haveto be phased in over a period that realistically acknowledgesboth political and technical imperatives. It would alsonecessitate a significant degree of co-operation between thefuture Cambodian Government and bilateral, regional andinternational contributors.1 Came into force on 23 October 1991 by signature.Vol. 1663, 1-28613