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I should like to point out that a draft decision has been submitted in addition under agenda item 44 and an additional draft resolution has been proposed under agenda item 50. 29. Statements will be limited to explanations of vote. The positions ofdelegations regarding the various recommendations o…

Before taking up the first item on our agenda for this first meeting of the resumed thirty~seventh session, I should like to invite the atten- tion of the General Assembly to document A/37/807, which contains a letter addressed to me by the Sec- retary-General informing the Assembly that eight Memb…

In calling now on representatives who wish to spaak in exercise of the right of reply a second time, I would remind them that their statements this time are limited to five minutes. Mr. ZARIF (Afghanistan): We predicted that we would be accused of levelling baseless allegations at Pakistan. For …

We have concluded our consideration of aqenda item 138. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Sixth Committee on agenda item 139, entitled "Measures to prevent international terrorism which endangers or takes innocent human lives or jeopardizes fundamental freedoms and study of the un…

Draft resolution In is entitled "International Conference on Central American Refugees". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III also without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resOlution III was adopted (resolution 43/118).

I should like to refer briefly to the draft resolutions under agenda item 55 (a), which were introduced at the 61st plenary meeting, on 9 November. The sponsors of the draft resolutions re- quested that five of the draft resolutions, namely, A/34/L.16 to A/34/L.20, which deal with special categories…

We turn now to the report of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 96 [A/341586]. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution recom- mended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 12 of its report and entitled "Financial reports and accounts, and reports of the Board of Auditors". The Committee ad…

I should like to associate myself with the statement just made by the Secretary- General and, on behalf of the General Assembly, to extend deep sympathy to the families of the victims of this tragedy, who died in the line of their duty with the United Nations. NEW YORK 7. May I invite representati…

In view of the exceptional circums.tances in which we have been forced to work owing to 'staff difficulties, I would appeal to representatives to co-operate with me and to agree to consider agenda items before the General Assembly even though in somecases the necessary documents are not available in…

We shall now consider the report of the Credentials Committee. • Resumed from the 95th meeting. NEW YORK 5. It will be recalled that the General Assembly was obliged to adjourn the plenary meeting this morning when the presence of representatives of the delega- tion of South Africa in this Hall w…

Speaking for the UNITED KINGDOM, 1 would say that my delegation, together 1 have no doubt with many otllers here, was profoundly shocked at the report of the murder of Ml'. Lumumba. Whatever may be our individual views of the present tragic state of affairs in the Congo, 1 think we aIl deplore that …

We are dealing with a procedural resolution on matters which are obviously sensitive for the entire international community. Let us try to settle this question in the best possible manner, avoiding a climate of confrontation in this Hall, which is unnecessary and inappropriate, given our purpose…

I should like to remind dele- gations that wish to submit draft resolutions on this item to do so without delay. 2. I call first on the representative of Luxembourg, who will speak on behalf of the nine members of the European Community. 3. Mr. PETERS (Luxembourg) (interpretation from French): Throu…

We are gathered here today to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of me proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights [resolution 217A (Ill)]. From time to time, in this hall, we pause to reflect on the destiny of that Declaration which is so intrinsically bound up with our Organization …

I call on the representative of Saint Lucia, who will speak on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States. Mr. FLEMMING (Saint Lucia): It is with dp,ep and sincere regret that I express, on behalf of the members of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States, our profound c…

In order to facilitate the work of the General Assembly, I have to make a request to all representatives regarding noise, movement and congratulations in the General. Assembly Hall. Congratulations are understandable, of course, after a speaker has made a statement, but it should be remembered t…

I next call to the podium Professor Adam Lopatka. Profesfaor Adam Lopatka was escorted to the p;>dium by the Assistant Chief of Protocol. The PRESIDENT (interpretation from Spanish; ~ I nOil invite the Secretary-General to present the award to Professor Adam Lopa tka of Poland, who is a wel1-kn…

Before calling on the first speaker, I should like to propose that the list of speakers in the debate on item 31 be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, at S o'clock. If I hear no objection I shall consider that the General Assembly adopts that proposal.

I should like to inform mem- bers that, so far, three draft resolutions have been distributed: A/37/L.42 to L.44. 5. Mr. KITTIKHOUN (Lao People's Democratic Republic) (intelpretation from French): Since the adoption by the General Assembly at its twenty- ninth session ofresolution 3236 (XXIX), which…

I now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution B. A recorded vote has been requested. A" reoorded" vote" was" taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei Daruasalam, Bulqaria, Bu…