Genscher was a major player in the negotiations on the text of the Helsinki Accords. In December 1976, the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City accepted Genscher's proposal of an anti-terrorism convention in New York,Drafting of an international convention against taking hostages which was set among other things, to respond to demands from hostage-takers under any circumstances.
Genscher wa.s a major player in the negotiations on the text of the Helsinki Accords. In December 1976, the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City accepted Genscher's proposal of an anti-terrorism convention in New York,Drafting of an international convention against taking hostages which was set among other things, to respond to demands from hostage-takers under any circumstances