A/45/PV.66 General Assembly

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 1990 — Session 45, Meeting 66 — New York — UN Document ↗

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16.  (Q2Ntinue4> Elections to Fill Vacancies in Subsidiary Organs Cc) Election of a Member of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme

The PRESIDENt #9636
Through the accession of the forMer German Democratic Republic to the Federal Republic of Germany with effect from 3 October 1990, the seat that had been occupied by the former German Democratic Republic on the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme became vacant as at 3 October 1990. Consequently the General Assembly will proceed to elect a member of the Governing Council of ~~~ United Nations Environment Programme from the Eastern European States for the unexpired portion of the term of office of the former German Democratic Republic, that is, until 31 December 1993. I should like to announce that the Chairman of the Group of Eastern European ' States has informed me that his group has endorsed the candidature of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic to fill the seat vacated by the former German Democratic Republic and has proposed that that Member State be elected to fill the vacant seat. Under rule 92 of the rules of procedures, all elections must be held by secret ballot and there shall be no nominations. However, in accordance with paragraph 16 of decision 34/401, the Assembly may, in elections to subsidiary organs, dispense with secret balloting when the number of candidates corresponds to the number of seats to be filled. May I take it that the Assembly decides to proceed to the election on that basis? It was so decided.

61.  , 67 TO 70, AND 12 IMPL!)ZSTATION OF TaB DECLARATION OF THE INDIAN OCEAN AS A ZONE OF PEACE (a) REPORT OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE (A/45/783) (b) REPORT OF THE FIFTH COMMITTEE (A/45/820) QUESTION OF ANTARCTICA: REPORT OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE (A/45/789) STRENGTHENING OF SECURITY AND CO-OPERATION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION: REPORT OF TBB FIRST COMMITTEE (Al45/790) REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TBE DECLARATION ON THE STRENGTHENING OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY: REPORT OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE (A/45/791) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECLARATION ON THE PREPARATION OF SOCIETIES FOR LIFE IN PEACE: REPORT OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE (A/45/792) REPORT OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL: REPORT OF THE FIRS~ COMMITTEE (A/45/793) The PRESIDENts I request the Rapporteur of the First Committee. the representative of Togo, to introduce the reports of the First Committee in one intervention. ~. LAWSON-BETQM (Togo), Rapporteur of the First Committee (int&rpretation from French): At the 54th plenary mee~in9 of the General Assembly I had the honour to present the reports of the First Committee on aqenda items 45 to 60, 62 to 66 and 155, concerning disarmament. At the present plenary meeting I should like to introduce the reports.~f the . First"Committee on the other agenda items allocated to it by the General Assembly, namely, agenda items 61 and 67 to 70, and chapter Ill, ssction D, of the report of the Economic and Social Council, under agenda item 12. The rsport on item 61, entitled "Implementation of the Declaration of the Indian Ocean 8S a ~one of peace" is in document A/45/783. The report on item 67, on the question of Antarctica, is in document A/45/789. The reports on items 68 to 70, concerning international security, are in documents A/45/790 to A/45/792. Finally, the report on the relevant part of item 12, report of the Economic and Social Council, chapter III~ section D, entitled "International co-operation to address and mitigate the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant", is in document A/451793. Agenda item 61, entitled "Implementation of the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace" was considered at the same time as the other disarmament agenda items between 15 October and 16 November. Statements on this question highlighted the renewed dedication to the objectives of the Declaration, the important progress made by the Ad Hoc Committee on the Indian Ocean during its two sessions in 1990, and the urgent need to overcome the differ6nces of view within the Committee in the interest of the convening of the Colombo Conference. The objective of that Conference is to determine the most suitable ways and means of implementing the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace. According to the draft resolution adopted by a recorded vote at the 39th meeting of the First Committee, on 16 November, the General Assembly would reaffirm its full support for the objectives of the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace, renew the mandate of the Ad Hoc Committee as defined in the relevant resolutions and request the Committee to redouble its efforts to discharge that mandate. The General Assembly would request the Ad H2£ Committee to hold two preparatory sessions during 1991, the first with a duration of one week and the second with a duration of two weeks, for completion of preparatory work relating to the Conference OD the Indian Ocean to enable the convening of the Conference at Colombo in 1992 in consultation with the host country• (Mr, Lawspn-Betum. Raeeorteur, first Committee) The question of ~tarctica, under agenda item 67, was considered at five meetings, from 19 to 21 November and then on 28 November during the second stage of the work of the First Committee. It involved 16 statements, as compared with 25 at the forty-fourth session and 19 at the forty-third session, and the adoption of two draft resolutions by roll-call vote. This certainly did not indicate a lessening of interest in the question of Antarctica, since the reduction in the number of speakers as compared with the last t~o sessions was balanced by a clear reaffirmation of the concerns of both States parties and States not p3rties to the Antarctic Treaty. Unfortunately, the breakdown of the consensus, first seen at the fortieth session, continued during the present session. Althou9h convergences of views concerning the imp~rtance of Antarctica at the scientific, ecological and other levels, and on the absolute need to explore Antarctica exclusively for peac~ful purposes, profound differences of view persisted concerning ways of managing Antarctica, the functioning of the Treaty and the participation of Eouth Af~ica in meetings of the Consultative Parties. Thus, on the one hand q there was reaffirmation of the shortcomings of the Treaty system, the vulnerability of Antarctica, and the numerous acts and dangers threatening its environment and the urgent need for a moratorium on prospecting and mining in Antarctica and fer its transformation into a world park or a nature reserve in order to protect it from all man"s harmful activities. The need for the suspension of the participation of South Africa in meetings of the Consultative Parties was also reaffirmed as an indispensable measure given the continued existence of pillar~ of ~~ in that country. (Mr, Lawson-Betum, RAPPort,ur~ first Committee) Furthermore, the improvement in the int.rnational political cltaate va. singled out as an essential element tha~ should favour a broad, open and constructive dialogue on the question betveen States parties and States not parti •• to the Treaty. On the other hand, emphasis was placed on th. merits of th. Antarctic Treaty system as an outstanding example of international co-operation and as lA importaDt contribution to the maintenance of international peace and .ecurity, the development of scientific knowledge and for global and regional protection of the environment. However, taking the arguments on both sides together, the initiatives and positions taken for some time past by certain States parties to the Antarctic Treaty, particularly as regards ratification of the convention on mineral resourc.s and the protection of the environment of Antarctica, were seen as positive developments in the efforts to work out a universally acceptable regime for the protection of the Antarctic environment. Consideration of the question was supported by the adoption of two draft resolutions by roll-call votes, in which most of tho States partiee to the Antarctic Treaty did not participate. Moreover, those States had indi~at.d through their spokesman before the voting that they would not participate in the vot•• Thus there were 43 non-participants in tho vote on draft resolution A and 35 Don-participants in the vote on draft resolution B. By draft resolution A, the General Assembly would request the Secretary-General to undertake a comprehensive study with the help of relevant programmes and competent specialized agencies of the United NatioDs, using available data and resources, on the establishment of a station in Antarctica sponsored by the United Nations which would also serve as an early warning symteN on cl1..te cbaag•• and accid.nts, and to .ubMit a report to it oa this .atter duriog its forty-sixth s•••ion. In. the .... draft r.solution the General Asseably would also request th' secretary-Gen.ral to submit a r.port, using available data and resources, on the ~tate of the envircDment in Antarctica and itD impact on the global environment. By d~Gft resolution B the General Assembly would appeal onc. agaiD to the Antarctic Treaty ConsultatIve Parties to take urgent measures to exclude the racist Iglrth.id regi-. of South Afric. fro~ participation in their me.tings at the ,arli.st possible dat., aDd invite them to Info~ the S~cretary-Generalof th' ...sure tak.n to follow up the present draft r090lutlon. Agenda items ~8 to 70, concernIng international security, were dealt ~!th in seven. ••tAngs, from 26 to 30 Movl!1ilber, during the third stage of the wort of the First Co..lttee. Consideration of this item involved 31 statemen.ts as compared with 32 at the forty-fourth sessioD and 45 at the forty-thir'd .eslll1olll, aDd the adoption of three draft ~esolutioDB, two of the. without a vot.e. The gen,raldebate ADd exchange of speci~ic views OD international security focused on three najor steps with regard to analysis and future plao$. (Mr. Lawsop-Betum. Rapporteur, first Committee) The first step CODcerns highlighting the impact of the East-West rapprochement and the end of the cold war OD efforts and prospects for strengthening international peace and security. This impact, which can be seen in the initiative. with a view to arms limitation and in disarmament and the adoption of confidence- and security-building measures, results from the fact thl.\t di.alcque and co-operation are replacing hostility and political and ideological cODf~~Dtation. It alao results from an increased awareness of the need to base security policies, DOt on a continuing build-up of a~8 or OD the .earch for military and strategic superiority, but rather on joint efforts to bring about substantive and balanced weapon. reductions at levels compatible with legitimate defence needs. The .econd step deals with emphasizing the importanc~ of numerous initiatives undertaken in several regions of the world to promote and consolidate confidence, security and co-operation as vell as with restoring the authority and effectiveness of the Security Council in exercising its primary responsibility reqarding the maintenance of peace and international security, in particular in its handling of the Persian Gulf crisis. Among other initiatives designed to stren9th~n pa~ce and international security, note was taken of the positive concl~sions of the historic summit meeting of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe held in November in Paris, the increased prospects for regional co-operation opened up by the recent meetings of the Mediterranean non-aligned countries and the Balkan countries, and the iGterest shown in confidence- and security-building measures in other regions of the world, in particular in Asia and the Pacific, in Latin America and the Caribbean, and in Africao The third step dealt with in the general debate concerns the need to strengthen peace and interi1:.....,:,~,llal security in this post-cold-war period. (Mr, Lawsop-Betum, Rapporteur, [lEst Committee) Giv~n the continuing challenges and new threats to peace and international security. in particular the crisis in the Persian Gulf, various statements singled out b~sic elements needed for the advent of a new, more peaceful, stable and just world balance which would allow for still greater predictability. Those elements were as follows: Ensuring the participation, on an equal footing, of all Member States in the process of est&blishing a new world order; Deriving benefit from the positive changes which have taken place in Europe in order to revitalize the disarmament process; Promoting political dialogue, the integration and establishment of confidence-building measures and security and co-operation in all other regions of the world.. taking into account the specific nature 0.£ each region, and intensifying the efforts to establish nuclear-weApon-free zones and zones free from other weapons of mass destruction; Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the maintenance of peace, consolidating the security of small countries, and promoting a peaceful, just and lasting settlement of all regional conflicts, which pre-supposes specifically that the Security Council should maintain and strengthen its cohesion and effectiveness in its handling of questions that fall within its competence; Scrupulously respecting the principles of the Charter and otber norms of international law; Reorganizing international economic relations on a more just and equitable basis, which will result in increased growth for all countries, rich and poor, ensuring the gradual elimination of poverty and misery and finding lasting solutions to the difficult massive foreign debt p~oblems of the developing countries; (Mr. Law~n-Betum, Rapporteur,. First Committee) Strengthening the human aspect of security while providing still further respect for, and protection of, fundamental freedoms and human rights in all their aspects; And, finally, intensifying the efforts with a view to the total and final eradication of the system of APartheid in South Africa. With regard to the three specific agenda items on international security, many delegations emphasized the positive influence which the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security and the Declaration on the Preparation of Societies for Life in Peace had on efforts aimed at advancing and strengthening international security. They also ,emphasized the need to transform the Mediterranean region into a zone of peace and co-operation. In particular concerning the Mediterranean region, two main conclusions were arrived at dur-ing the debate, namely, the reaffirmation of the close link between security in the Mediterranean and Europe and international peace and security; and the urgent need to pursue and intensify efforts to eliminate the risks of military confrontation and the causes of tension in the region, to settle the conflicts in the Middle East, Palestine and Cyprus, and elsewhere, and progressively to reduca existing economic disparities between the Mediterranean countries and to strengthen multiform co-operation between the Mediterranean countries, Europe and the Balkan Among other measures indicated as being likely to strengthen security and co~oper~tion in the Mediterranean, we should take note of the proposal for the convening of a conference on se~urity and co-operation in the Mediterranean. Following consideration of the agenda items on international sec~rity, three draft resolutions were adopted, two without a vote• (Mr. Lawson-Beturn, Rapporteur, First Committee) The first draft resolution.. entitled "~tren9theni:n9of iJt?;cudty and co-operation in the MaditESrranoan 1,'6g10n", st~tss that thl! Ge:tle~al t\ssftmbly urCJes all States tc eo-operate with the Mediterranoan State~ in ~~s int~n6if1c~tionof existinCJ forms of co-operation in various fields, with a vi~w to red~cinCJ tensiGn, promoting' peace and security and ensurinCJ stability, prosperity and support fo~ democratic processes, economic reforms and developments in the countries of the region in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. In the second draft resolution, entitled "Implementation of the Declaration on the Preparation of Societies for Life 1n Peace", the General Ass~mbly appeals to all States to continue utilizing the United Nations potential to strengthen international peace and security, confidence and understanding as well as mutually beneficial co-operation amonCJ States in the common interest of all mankind. It should be emphasized that with the adoption of this draft resolution we come to the conclusion of the consideration of the question of the implementation of the Declaration on the Preparation of Societies for Life in Peace, in accordance with the statement made to this effect by the de1eCJation which 12 years aCJo first put the item on our aCJenda. In the third draft resolution, entitled "Reviev of the implementation of the Declaration on the StrenCJtheninCJ of International Security", the General Assembly welcomes the active involvement of the Security Council in pursuance of its primary responsibility in the maintenance of international peace and security, and expresses the hope that it vi11 continue in this spirit to eddress all the other threats to international peace and security with which it has been seized. In addition, the General Assenmly urqes all Statesg in partlcular the nuclear-weapon States and other mi1itari1y significant States, to take further .£i.I.i..t.~~itt.u) immediate steps aimed ~t promoting and using effectively the system of collective security as envi$aged in the Charter, as well as halting effectively the arms race with the aim of achieving general and complete disarmament under effective international control, and implementing the recommendations and decisions contained in the Final Document of the Tenth Sfccial Session of the General Assembly. It i~ not without interest to note that since the forty-fourth session we have seen a trend towards a reduction in the nw~er of draft resolutions adopted by the Committee as compared to previous sessions. This is a trend which can be attributed both to positive changes in international relations and to efforts aimed at a rapprochement of views and positions and concern for a rationalization of work. Thus, during the present session three dra(t resolutions were adopted under the various items dealing with international security, as compared to two at the forty-fourth session and six at the forty-third. Under agenda item 12, "Report of the Economic and Social Council", a relevant section, namely section D of chapter lXI, was also sent to the First Coromittee by the General Assembly at the same time as it was allocated to the Second Committee. The First Committee took up this question as a separate item within the framework of the third stage of its work in its consideration of its programme and timetable. Following the proposal of its Chairman, a proposal inspired by a concern for rationalization of the work and therefore for the need to avoid duplication, since this question was to be considered in depth by the Second Committee, the First Committee decided not to take up the matter or to take decisions relating thereto. Finally, there is reason to observe and emphasize that the major changes which have taken place over the last three years in international relations have had a certain impact on ths work of the First Committee, in particular in a noticeable --- reduction in the total number of draft resolutions and decisions adopted, and in the number of statements made by delegations. Certainly the number of items allocated to the First Committee by the General Assembly vas more or less consistent: 27 at the forty-fifth session. 26 at the forty-fourth session and 26 also at the forty-third ses$ion. Nevertheless. we must note the following progress: on the total number of items considered by the First Committee. 57 draft resolutions and decisions were adopted during the present session. as compared to 63 at the forty-fourth session and 74 at the forty-third. In addition, 27 draft r,solutioDs and deci.ions were adopted without a vote at th' forty-fifth .e.sion, compared to 23 at th' forty-fourth ••••10n and 26 at the forty-third s,••ion. A. for statement. mad. by delegations on all agenda it••s, th.s, nUMber.d 148 at the forty-fifth session, compared to 170 at the forty-fourth ••••ion and 178 at the forty-third session. In concluding my introduction of tb. remaining r.porta of the First Committee, I should Uke to express tRy appreciation Md ainc,r, thanks to Mrs. Linda Perkins, Ms. AngeIa Bat!l and Mr. Donald Fitzpatrick, as well as to the other members of the secretariat of the Committee froa the Department of Political and Security Council Affair., for their effective contribution to the work ~f our Committee. Similarly, my appreciation and thanks alao go to the int.rpreters and the conference officers, whose dedication and outstanding pe[fo~ance are indeed most praiseworthy. Upon complet.iug my term of office as Rapporteur, I should like to reDew to the members of the Fh",t COllllllittee my deep gratitude for the honcur they have conferred on my country and £~, for their confidence and for the privilego they have afforded me iD making it pol.ibl. to have such an enriching experience in this post. Since the advent of a MOre .table, safe and just world requires the ongoi09 commitment of each and everyone of us, making on,'s contribution, no matter how modest, in the efforts to promote general and co~let. di.a~ament and to strengthen international peDce and security 1. a Doble and lofty tast DO one CaD ahirk. Tbl PRESIDEHfa If there is DO proposal under rule 66 of the rules of procedure, I shall take it that the General As.eMbly decide. not to discuss the report. of the Flret Committee which are before the Asseably today. It vas so dlcido4. tbe PRESIDENT I Statements vill th~refore be limited to explanations of vote. The positions of delegations regarding the various recommendations of the First Co~!ttee have been made clear in the Committee and are reflected in the relevant official records. May I remind members that under paragraph 7 of decision 34/401, the General Assembly agreed thatl "When the same draft resolution is considered in a Main Committee Dd in plenary meeting, a delegatioD should, as far as possible, e.plain its vote only once, i.e., either in the Committee or in plenary meeting unless that delegation'S vote In plenary meetin~ is different from his vota in the COJmlittee." May I remind delegation~ that, also in accordance with General Assembly decision 34/401, explanations of vote are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats. Before ve ~egin to tak~ action on the recommendations contained in the reports of the first Committee, I ~hould like to advise representatives that we are going to proc~ed with the votiDg in the same manner as vas ~one in the First Committ~e. This mGaDS that where recorded or roll-call votes vere taken, ve will do the same. We will also proceed to adopt without a vote those recommendations that vere adopted vithout a vote in the First Committee, unless delegations have already notified the Secretariat otherwise. The Assembly will now turn its attention to the report (A/45/183) of the First Committee on ageada item 61~ entitled "Implementation of the Declaration OD the Indian Ocean as a Zone of 'aace", The Assembly vill nov take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the First Committee in parmgraph 8 of ita report. The report of the Fifth Committee OD the programme bUdget implications on the draft resolution is contained in document A/45/820. A recorded vote has been requested. A reCorded vote was taken. Ip foyeur: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, AUltralia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, BarbadOI, Beliae, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkin8 Falo, Burundi, Byeloruslian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d'lvoire, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuader, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ireland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libyan Arab J~abiriya, Liechtenstein, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, MODqolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Repal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, .iger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Papus Nev Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwan~a, Saint £itts and Nevia, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic~ Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe Against: France, Japan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstaiping: Belgium, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey tbe draft resolution was adopted by 128 votes to 4. with 17 absteption, (resolution 45/77).* • Subsequently the delegations of Cape Verde and Swaziland a~vised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour. (The President) .Tbe PRESIDENT: We have now ~oncluded our consideration of agenda item 61. We turn now to the report (A/45/789) of the First Committee on agenda item 67, entitled "Question of Antarctica". Mr. BAMSBX (Au~tralia): I speak on b~half of States Parties to the Antarctic Treaty which hold firmly to the view, expressed in the General Aasembly when this item was last considered, on 15 December 1989, that consensus offers the only realistic baai~ for the consideration of Antarctica by the General Assembly. It vac therefore a matter of regret for the Treaty Parties that consensus oa tho texts UDder this item has not been achieved. Roll-call votes have been requested on the draft resoluticns OD the "Question of Antarctica". Those delegations ..,hich have elected not to participate in the vote viII so indicate. I ask that such non-participation be explicitly indicated in the records of the General Assembly. Mr, ABROSPlDA (Peru) (interpretation from Spanish): The delegation of Peru wIll vote in favour of draft rCGolution B, referred to in paragraph 12 of the report of the Rapporteur of the First Committe9 on item 67, in document A/45/789. In so doing, the Government of Peru understands that this is a contribution to the strengthening of the appeal of the international community that South Africa should put an end to the unjust inhumane system of QPartheid. Consequently, the favourable vote by Peru in no way signifies the questioning of the principles of international law applicable to the rights and obligations flowing from international treaties. Hr, G, SIUGB (India): I speak on behalf of the delegations of Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Peru and India. These countries are all States Parties to the Antarctic Treaty, and some are cODsultative parties. These countries have all aloDg voted for resolution& on the question of Antarctica which (Hr. G. Singb. India) , are submitted by the Group of African States, including last year's corresponding resolution 44/124 A. Our delegations have extended consistent support for these resolutions. The international community is one in its strong sense of condemnation of the abhorrent system of apartheid. Our long-held commitment to fighting apartheid and all its manifestations, and to their total elimination, is well known and needs no reaffirmation hete. It is for this reason that the delegations of Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Peru and India will vote in favour of draft resolution B in paragraph 12 of the First Committee's report (A/45/789) on agenda item 67. It is, however, observed that the test of the draft resolution Is different this year, in its operative paragraphs, from the corresponding text in the previous years in a substantive manner, which has shifted its balance. We hope that the sponsors of the draft resolution will be able, on the next occa5!on, to restore its balance and its broadest possible appeal in our common and purposeful fight against APartheid.

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the PRESIDENt #9637
May I take it. therefore. that the Assembly wishes to declare the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist RepUblic elected a member of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme for the une~pired portion of the term of office of the former German Democratic Republic with immediate effect? It ~~s so decided.
The President #9638
We have concluded our consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 16.
The President #9639
The Assembly will now take decisions on the two draft resolutions recommended by the First Committee in paragraph 12 of its report (A/45I7S9). The Assembly will first take a decision on draft resolution A. A roll-call vote has been requested. ~[o11-call vote was taken. The Netherlands. haying been drawn by lot by the President. was called upon t2 vote first. 1.n fayolU:: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, AJ'.\qola, An,:igua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh. Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia. Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Replwlic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon. Lesotho. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Madagascar. Malawi. Malaysia, Maldives, Mali. Mauritania. Mauritius. Mexico. Mongolia. Morocco. Mozambique, M~anmar. Namibia. Nepal. Niger. Nigeria. Oman, Pakistan. Paraguay, Philippines, Qatar. Rvanda. Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Lucia. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia. Senegal. Seychelles, Sierra Leone. Singapore. Somalia, Sri Lanka. Sudan. Suriname. Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia. Uganda. United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu. Venezuela. Yemeu. Yugoslavia. Zaire, Zambia. Zimbabwe Against: None (Mr, G. Singb. India) Abstaining: Fiji, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Malt~, Portugal, Turkey, Ukrainian Soviet Socialiat Republic ~raft resolutioD A was adopted bY 98 yottl to ,oqe. with 7 Abstentions (resolution 45/78 A).* ** * During the course of the roll-call vote the following members announced that they were not participating: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Byelorussian Soviet Sociali9t Republic, Canada, r.bile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lao Pe9ple's Democratic Republic, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Romania, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay, Viet Nam. ** Subsequently, the delegatioDs of Cape Verde and Swaziland advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour, and the delegation of Venezuela that it had intended to abstain. Tbe PRESIDENt: Next we turn to draft ~esolution B. A roll-call vote has been requested. A roll-call vot, WAs taken. CAnAda, hAying been drawn bY lot by the Presidept. WAs called upon to vote .f.int. ID fayour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, DahmmAs, BahrGin, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Banin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Brune! Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, CamerOOD, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comor08, Congo, Co~ta Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Bcuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran (Ialamic Republic of), Ira~, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, MadagAscar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Ma.uritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, MoZambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan.. Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Catar, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Senegal.. Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe Abstaining: Ireland, Liechtonste~h: talawi, Malta, Mauritius, Portugal, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic Draft resolution B was adopted by 107 votes to none, with 7 abstentiops (resolution 45/78 B).* ** * During the course of the rOll-call vote the following members announced that they were not participating: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, BUlgaria, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Canada, Chile, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Romania, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay. ** Subsequently the delegation of Cape Verde advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour. ~~~AESIDENT: The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item ~7. The General Assembly will now consider the report of the First Committee (A!45/790) on agenda item 68, entitled "Strengthening of security and co-operation ila the Mediterranean region". The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the First Committee in paragraph.8 of that report. !he First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft ~esolution? nLrn·ft re;;;olYtion was adopted (resolution 45179). Ib~PRESlDElrr: The Assenmly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 68. The General Assembly will now consi4er the report of the First Committee (A/4517~l) on agend!l item 69.. entitled "Review of the implementation of the Declaration OD the Strengthening of International Security". The Assembly will t~ke a decision OD the draft resolution recommended by the First Committee in paragraph 9 of that report. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded yote.was taken. In fayour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkin8 Faso, Burundi~ Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cameroon, Centr~l African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, D@~~8ica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mezico, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panam~, ~npua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vist Nam, Yemen, Yuqoslavia, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe Against: United States of Ame~ica Abstaining: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The draft resolution was adopted by 123 to 1, with 29 abstentions (resolution 45/80).*
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I call on the representative of BUlgaria, who wishes to speak in e:plan8tion of vote. * Subsequently, the delegation of Cape Verde advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour. resolution just adopted by the General Assembly on the review of the implementation of the Declaration on the Strengthening of International Security, hut would lite to state the following: BUlgaria attaches great importance to the efforts of the international community aimed at stren9~~nin9 international security. Those efforts, especially here at the United N~tions, should be based on a balance of the interests of all Stat~s and qroupB of States. We are firmly convinced that at this stags, when we are decisively discarding confrontational approaches and embarking OD increased multilateral co-operation, the United Nations should speak with one voice on such a vital isoue as international security.' In other words, the resolution must be a COD5ansus re301ution. My delegation regrets that consensus could not be achieved. In conclusion, I would like to express my delegation's hope that at the forty-sizth p.~ssion of the General Assembly the draft resolution on this item can be conceptu~~z clarified 50 as to reflect a balance of the views of all groups of States. Oth6rwise, Bulgaria viII most probably not be in a position to support it. Tb' PRESIDENt: We have thus concluded our consideration of ag8nda item 69. The General Assembly will now consider the report of the First Committee (A/45/792) on agenda item 70, entitled "Implementation of the Declaration on the Preparation of Societies for Life in Peace". The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the First Committee in paragraph 7 of that report. The First Committee adopted that draft resolution ~~thout a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution? ~e draft resolution WDS adopted (resolution 45/81). The PRESIPENT: We have thus cQ~cluded our consideration of agenda item 70. The Assembly viII nov turn to the report of the Fi~st Committee (A/45/793) on agenda itelll 12, "Report of the Economic and Social Council", dealing with section D of chapter III of the report of the Council, which was allocated to the First Committee. Section D is e~titled "International co-operation to address and mitigate the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant". The First Committee, on the basis of a proposal made by its Chairman, decided to take no action on agenda item 12 on the understanding that it would receive comprehensive consideration in the Second Committee. We have thus concluded our consideration of all the reports of the First Committee.