A/36/PV.35 General Assembly

It is my pleasure to introduce, on behalf of its many sponsors, draft resolution N36/L.5 and Add. I. This draft resolution seeks a decision by the General Assembly to invite the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States lAC?J to participate in the ses- sions and work of the General Assembly in the capacity of observer. 3. The African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of State, was established pursuant to the Georgetown Agreement of 6 June 1975. It currently has 61 member countries, with a total population of 300 million people. It is an inter- governmental organization which serves as a forum for the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries which are signatories to the Lome Convention 1 in matters of com- mon concern in the fields of trade, technology, industry and human resources. A central objective is to foster greater and closer economic and cultural relations among the ACP States themselves and among the developing countries in general and to contribute to the promotion of effective regional and interregional co-operation. As an organization it is preoccupied, within the Lome Conven- tion, with the alleviation of the economic and human problems that are of great concern to this world body also; and in its interactions with developed countries-in particular, the countries of the European Community-the ACP is continually seeking to pursue new dimensions in the realm of international co-operation and partnership with a view to promoting economic justice and mutual benefit. 4. The sponsors of this draft resolution believe that the granting of observer status to the ACP Group, thereby fa- cilitating contact between the secretariat of that organiza- tion and the United Nations, would contribute to the functions of both organizations in a mutually beneficial way. NEW YORK 5. We recommend to the General Assembly that it adopt this proposal.

It is with great pleasure that the member States of the European Community support the application of the African, Carib- bean and Pacific Group of States for observer status in the General Assembly and that we are sponsors of draft reso- lution N36/L.5 and Add.1. It is an occasion of impor- tance. We have listened with interest to the statement of the representative of Samoa on behalf of the ACP coun- tries. 7. The European Community and its member States have a long-standing commitment to the development of the third world. We believe that co-operation with devel- oping countries and the intensification of international economic relations serve the interests of all concerned. In this context, we recognize that developed countries should do everything possible to help developing countries ex- tend their export markets for raw materials and for man- ufactured and semi-manufactured goods. 8. It was in keeping with that commitment that the first Lome Convention and later the second Lome Conven- tion,:! between the Communitv and the ACP States-in the case of Lome 11, 61 ACP States-were drawn up, and they testify to the Community's recognition of our mutual interdependence. The Conventions are in the form of a freely negotiated contract between partners with common institutions, promoting a continuing and constantly im- proving dialogue. 9. Our relationship with the ACP countries under the Lome Convention is a unique one. It represents an at- tempt by the member States of the Community to co- ordinate their aid policies with a group of developing countries. An important part of their aid is through the European Development Fund. worth some 4.6 billion Europeal} units of account-approximately $6 billion at today's exchange rates-over five years. However, it is not, of course, an exclusive relationship. It is independent of both extensive bilateral programmes of aid by member States and other forms of financial and technical help and food aid undertaken by the Community, including, for in- stance, our programme of aid with non-associate develop- ing countries. 10. I will not here detail the contents of the second Lome Convention but merely note that it covers the fol- lowing areas. First, it covers trade co-operation whereby nearly all products from ACP countries can enter the Community duty free. The Community demands no re- ciprocal action by its partners. The list of products that benefit from duty-free entry to the Common Market has been enlarged by comparison with the first Lome Con- vention since it now covers more than 99.5 per cent of ACP exports. It. Another sector of the Lome Conventions deals with the stabilization of export earnings. The Community guar- 13. I find this picture an encouraging one. For the Com- munity and its member States, the Lome Conventions are one practical aspect of the commitment we accept to pro- mote the development of developing countries. It follows from my earlier remarks that the benefit flows two ways and underpins a deeper relationship of a special quality between the countries concerned. We see this also as a contribution to the strengthening of co-operation in the North-South dialogue. I should also recall that we have woven a network of further agreements with other groups of developing countries. 14. I repeat that we recognize the reali"y of our mutual interdependence and attach the highest importance to the continuing dialogue in this forum between developed and developing countries. For this reason we warmly welcome and support the application of the ACP Group of States.

We shall now take a decision on draft resolution A/36/L.5 and Add.l. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts the draft resolution?

I now call on the· Secretary- General of the General Secretariat of the ACP Group of States, Mr. Okelo-Odongo.

After the very kind words that I have heard about the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, I wish to make a brief statement to thank the As- sembly for giving us observer status. I consider it a very special privilege, as Secretary-General of the ACP Gen- eral Secretariat, to represent the ACP Group of States here today on this historic occasion. 18. On behalf of the ACP Group of States, I wish to express deep appreciation for the support we have re- ceived for our application for this status. We are very grateful to the representative of Samoa, who introduced the draft resolution. We are very grateful to the members of the groups that organized support for the ACP Group in the Assembly. We are very grateful to the European Community for the support it has given to our Group's request to participate in the work of this great Assembly. .Elections to fiU vacancies in principal organs: (a) Election of five non-permanent members of the Security Council 19. The ACP Group of States is a unique body. It pro- vides a framework within which 60-odd developing coun- tries can co-operate in matters of development and pro- gress. In this connection, the ACP Group is in association with the European Community countries under the Lome Conventions. The ACP Group comprises some 61 coun- tries so that we bring into association with the States of the Community more than 300 million people-that is, about 15 per cent of the world population. 21. The Georgetown Agreement, which created the ACP Group as an international and legal body, sets two main goals for the Group: maximum realization of the objec- tives of the ACP-European Community arrangements, and the fostering of closer trade, economic and cultural co- operation among the ACP countries themselves. Pursuant to this latter objective of intra-ACP co-operation, the ACP Council adopted, in Fiji in 1977, the Suva declara- tion and programme of action as a charter for the co- operative and increasingly self-reliant development of the ACP States. That declaration and programme of action enshrine both the historical commitment of our people to strive for their economic independence, and the future course of co-operation in pursuit of that fundamental ob- jective. In that historic instrument, the ACP States agreed to co-operate in the areas of trade, transport, communica- tions, development finance. production, technology, know-how, technical assistance, and science and educa- tion. 22. In the context of today's international economic sit- uation, intra-ACP co-operation assumes an even greater significance, because it has become increasingly clear that economic co-operation among developing countries such as our own must constitute a large part of our strategy and action in promoting our development. The ACP Council and the Committee of Ambassadors are pursuing this actively with the aim of implementing the Suva pro- gramme of action. . 23. The ACP Group has its administrative offices at Brussels, in premises of its own. This is a specific form of co-operation between the ACP countries and the Euro- pean Community and at the same time demonstrates the solidarity that exists among the ACP countries. 24. The ACP Group is therefore well organized to make its modest contribution to the work of this world organi- zation in relevant fields of its activities. The ACP Group, therefore, is most grateful to the General Assembly for granting its request for observer status. 25. I wish to convey the deepest appreciation and thanks of the ACP Group for the great honour it has re- ceived today.

We shall proceed first to the election of five non-permanent members of the Security Council to replace those whose terms of office expire on 31 December 1981. The five outgoing members are the following: German Democratic Republic, Mexico. Niger, 27. Apart from the five permanent members. the Se- curity Council in 1982 will include the following States: Ireland. Japan. Panama. Spain and Uganda. Therefore. the names of those States also should not appear on the ballot papers. Of the five non-permanent members which will remain in office in 1982, two are from Africa and Asia, one from Latin America and two from Western Eu- rope. Consequently. in accordance with paragraph 3 of resolution 1991 A (XVIII) of 17 December 1963. the non-permanent members to be elected this afternoon should be as follows: three from Africa and Asia, om: from Eastern Europe and one from Latin America. The ballot pape'rs take that pattern and that division into ac- count. In this connection I have been asked to announce that there is an understanding to the effect that of the three States to be .elected from Africa and Asia, two should be from Africa and one from Asia. 28. I should like to inform the Assembly that the re- quired number of candidates receiving the largest number of votes and the majority required will be declared elected. In case of a tie vote for the last place, there will be a restricted ballot limited to those candidates which have obtained an equal number of votes. I take it that the General Assembly agrees to that procedure?

In accordance with rule 92 of the rules of procedul'e, the election shall be held by secret ballot. and there shall be no nominations. 30. I request all representatives to use only the ballot papers that are being distributed to them and to write on them the names of the five Member States for which thev wish to vote. As I have indicated, the ballot papeis should not include the names of the five permanent mem- bers, the five outgoing non-permanent members or the five countries that are already non-permanent members for 1982. Any ballot paper containing more than five names will be declared invalid. At the invitation of the Presidem. Mr. Kalina (Czecho- slovakia). Mr. Feith (Netherlands) and Mr. Cabello (Para- guay) acted as tellers. 36. I should like to remind the members of the Assem- bly ~hat after I January 1982 the following States will still be members of the Economic and Social Council: Argen- tina, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bul- garia, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Fiji, India, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mal-, awi, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Poland, Sudan, Thailand, Union of Soviet Socialist Re- publics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Cameroon, llnited States of America, Yugoslavia and Zaire. The names of those 36 States should therefore not appear on the ballot papers.

I propose' now to suspend the meeting while the ballots are being counted. The meeting was suspended at 3.50 p.m. and resumed at 4.25 p.m.

The result of the voting for the election of five non-permanent members of the Security Council is as follows: i53 o 153 o 153 102 Having obtained the required two-thirds majority. the following States were elected for non-permanellt members of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning on 1 January 1982: Guyana. Jordan. Poland. Togo and Zaire (see decision 36/306).

I congratulate the countries which have just been elected non-permanent members of the Security Council, and I thank the tellers for their as- sistance in this election. (b) Election of eighteen members of the Economic and Social Council

The Assembly will now proceed to the election of 18 members of the Economic and Social Council to replace those members whose term of office expires on 31 December 1981. 35. The 18 outgoing members are: Algeria, Barbados, Brazil, Cyprus, Ecuador, France, German Democratic Re- public, Germany, Federal Republic of, Ghana, Indonesia, Ireland, Morocco, Pakistan, Senegal, Spain, Turkey, Ven- ezuela and Zambia. These 18 countries are eligible for immediate re-election. 37. Paragraph 4 of General Assembly resolution 2847 (XXVI) of 20 December 1971 provides that the 18 mem- bers should be elected as follows: five from African States, three from Asian States, four from Latin American States, five from Western European and other States and one from the socialist States of Eastern Europe. The bal- lot papers take that pattern into account. ..

In accordance with rule 92 of the rules of procedure, the election shall be held by secret ballot and there shall be no nominations. 40. I call on th~ representative of Jamaica, the current chairman of the Latin American group.

As chairman of the Latin American group, I have the honour to inform the Assembly that with regard to the four vacancies on the Economic and Social Council for the Latin American group, the following are the five candidates, in alphabeti- cal order. Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Saint Lucia and Venezuela.

I call on the representative of Spain, the current chairman of the group of Western European and other States.

Confirming the communication of 12 October from the representative of Spain, as chairman of the group of Western European and other States, to the President of the General Assembly, my delegation wishes to announce that the following candidates for election as members of the Economic and Social Council have been endorsed by that group. In alphabetical order they are: Austria, France, Germany, Federal Republic of, Greece and Portugal.

Ballot papers, marked A, B, C, D and E, will now be distributed. I request representatives to use only those ballot papers and to write on them the names of the Member States for which they wish to vote in each group. Ballot papers containing more names than the number assigned to that group will be declared in- valid. A vote was taken b\' secret ballot.

I propose to suspend the meeting while the ballots are being counted. The meeting was suspended at 4.45 p.m. and resumed at 5.45 p.m.

The result of the voting for the election of 18 members of the Economic and Socia-l Council is as follows: Number of votes obtained: Austria 146 France 142 Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Greece 141 Germany, Federal Republic of . . . . . . . . .. 136 Finland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I Iceland ' I GROUP A 153o 153 I 152' GROUP B 153o 153o 153 102 Number of votes obtained: . Japan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 121 Qatar 106 Pakistan 95 Democratic Yemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Philippines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 Afghanistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Iran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I Malaysia I GROUP C 153o 1~3o 153 102 Number of votes obtained: Venezuela :." 126 Brazil , 122 Saint Lucia ". . . .. 122 Colombia '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Bolivia ". . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 Cuba ~ 2 Barbados I Ecuador I Grenada I Guyana " I Panama I GROUP D 153o 153 1 152 102 152o 152 6 146 98 Romania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 145 Hungary ' 1

There remains one vacancy to be filled, from Group B: Asian States. We shall now pro- ceed, in accordance with mle 94, to a second ballot, re- stricted to two· candidat(;s: Democratic Yemen and Pakistan; the two countries that obtained the largest num- ber of votes in the previous ballot. The ballot papers are now being distributed. 48. May I remind representatives to write on the ballot paper the name of the one c,nuntry for which they wish to vote. Any ballot paper cont.aining the name of any State other than Democratic Yemf:n or Pakistan, as well as any ballot containing more than one name, will be declared invalid.

I proposl'> to suspend the meeting while the ballots are being counted. The meeting was suspended at 6 p.m. and resumed at 6.15 p.m.

The result of the voting is as fol- lows: 153o 153 I 152 102 Number of votes obtained: Pakistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Democratic Yemen 54

I propose to suspend the meeting while the ballots are being counted.

The result of the voting for the one vacant seat in Group B is as follows: 147 o 147 o 147 98 Number of votes obtained: Pakistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 101 Democratic Yemen 46 Having obtained the required two-thirds majority, the following States were elected members of the Economic and Social Council for a three-year term beginning on 1 Januarv 1982: Austria, Renin, Brazil, Colombia. France. Germany, Federal Republic of, Greece. Japan. Liberia. Mali, Pakistan, Portugal. Qatar, Romania. Saillt Lucia. Swaziland, Tunisia and Venezuela (see decision 36/307).

I congratulate the I ~ countri~s that have been elected members of the Economic 'and So- cial Council and thank the tellers for their assistance. The meeting rose at 6.35 p.m. NOTES I ACP-EEC Convention of Lome. signed on 28 February 1975 at Lome. For the text. se~ document A/AC.I7.617. 1 Second ACP-EEC Convention of Lome. signed on 31 October 1979 at Lome. For the text. see The Courier. ACP-EEC. No. 58. November 1979.