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31/125 GA

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141
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146
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159
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125
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147
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130
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160
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147
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167
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157
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121
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159
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176
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162
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133
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165
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167
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128
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169
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161
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134
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159
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166
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135
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127
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169
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169
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124
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167
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167
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173
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171
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172
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123
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165
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183
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176
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177
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129
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165
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170
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120
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109
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170
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176
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179
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130
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162
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169
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121
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159
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153
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125
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183
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155
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163
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175
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115
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68
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169
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162
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156
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172
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175
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124
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155
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154
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161
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151
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145
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115
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156
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152
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170
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67
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156
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100
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154
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149
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162
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156
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106
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149
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159
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152
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145
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118
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101
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94
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126
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127
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93
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109
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124
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72
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119
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114
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Draft symbol III
Adopted symbol 31/125
P5 Positions
Russia ✗ United States ~ United Kingdom ~ China ✓ France ~
UN Document 31/125 ↗

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.68 Dec. 13, 1976

Vote Consensus — A/43/PV.75 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "International Conference , , on Indo-Chinese Refugees". (The President) The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution'IV was adopted (resolution 43/119).
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 102. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item l03 p entitled "InternatiOi1al campaign against traffic in drugs" (A/43/875). I call on the representative of the Bahamas. Mrs •. SHERMAN-PETER (Bahamas): The Bahamas simply wishes to propose a correction to draft resolution Ill. In its penultimate lin…
The President
I thank the representative of the Bahamas. What she has said has been noted and will be reflected in the official records of the Assembly. The AsseJTbly will now take decis ions on the three dra ft reeolu tions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 13 of its report. Draft resolution I, entitled "Preparation of a draft convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychot…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "Use of children in the ilHcit traffic in narcotic drugs and rehabilitation of drug-addicted minors". The Pres iden t) The Third Committee adopted draft resolution !I without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolu tion II was adopted (resolu tion 43/121).
The President
Draft resolution 111, entitled "International campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking", was adopted by the Committee without a vote. ~~y I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution UI was adopted (resolution 43/122). The PRES !DENT: We have concl uded our consideration' of agenda item 103• .. (The President) The Assembly will now consider the report (A/4…

Vote Consensus — A/40/PV.119 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled ~orld Tourism Organization". The second Committee recommends the adoption of the draft resolution. May I take it that the General AsselIbly wishes to adopt that draft resolution? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 40/172).
The President
Next we turn to draft resolution V dealing with international economic security. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. *Subsequently the delegations of El Salvador, Gambia and Zimbabwe advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour. In favou~; Afghanistan, AlgeLia, Angola, ~~gEntina, Bah~ain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bru…
The President
The Second Committee also recommends the adoption of draft resolution VI, which concerns co-operation between the United Nations and the Agency for Cultural and Technical Co-operation. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 40/174). *Subseguently the delegations of Gambia and Zimbabwe advised the Secretariat that they had inten…
The President
The Second Committee also \ . recommends the adoption of draft resolution VII dealing with countries stricken by desertification and drought. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 40/l75).
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 38 of its report in document A/40/1009/Add.l. Draft decision I deals with Israeli economic practices in the occupied Palestinian and other Arab territories. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda…
The President
Next the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision 11, which concerns the report of the Panel of Eminent Persons established to conduct the pUblic hearings on the activities of transnational corporations in South Africa and Namibia. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft decision II was adopted. *Subsequently the delegations of Gam…
The President
Next the A~aembly will take a decision on the six draft resolutions and three draft decisions in paragraphs 28 and 29 of part III of the repor.t of the Second Committee (A/40/l009/Add.2). In paragraph 28 the Second~Committee recommends the adoption of draft resolution I entitled "Target for world food programme pledges for the period 1987-1988". The Second Committee recommends the adoption o…
The President
Next, the Second Committee recommends the adoption of draft resolution 11, dealing with co-ordination in the United Nations and the United Nations system. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution II? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/177).
The President
The Second Committee also recommends the adoption of draft ~~eHo1ution Ill, which concerns strengthening the role of the United Nations in the fteld of international economic, scientifictechnological and social co-operation. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 40/178).
The President
Draft resolution IV relates to patterns of consumption: qualitative aspects of development. The Second Committee recommends its adoption. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution IV? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 40/119).
The President
The Second Committee also recommends the adoption of draft resolution V, entitled "Agreement between the United Nations and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization". May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution V? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/180).
The President
Finally, we come to draft resolution VI entitled "Food and agricultural problems". The Second Committee recommends the adoption of the draft resolution. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 40/181).
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the three draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 29 of its report (A/40/1009/Add.2). The Second Committee recommends the adoption of draft decision I, which concerns the mobilization of financial resources lor industrial development. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts the draft decision? Draft decision I was adopted. The P…
The President
Finally, the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision III, entitled "Biennial programme of work for the Second Committee 1986-1987". May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft decision III was adopted.
The President
That concludes the Assembly's consideration of agenda item 12. We now turn to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 84: Development and international economic co-operation (A/40/989). May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to ta~e note of that report? It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 84 (a): International Development StLategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade (A/40/989/Add.1). If any representatives wish to explain their vote on all the draft resolutions, would they do so now~ otherwise would they please explain their votes after all the votes under this item. If no representa…
The President
I now call o:~ the representative of Yugoslavia, who wishes to explain his vote following the voting. Mr. GOLOS (Yugoslavia): The General Assembly has just endorsed the agreed conclusions on the review and appraisal of the implementation of the international development strategy. The Group of 77, on whose behalf I have the honour to speak, would like to compliment the Committee on the review…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 84 (a). (The President) We turn now to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 84 (b) entitled -Review of the implementation of the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States·, document A/40/989, Add.2. The Assembly will turn to paragraph 7 of the report of the Second Committee. The draft resolution is entitled…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda ite~ 84 (b). I invite members to turn their attention to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 84 (c) concerning trade and development, document A/fO/S89, Add.3. The Assembly will take decisions on the 10 draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 71 of its report. I call on the representative of the Unit…
The President
Draft resolution I concerns specific action related to the particular needs and problems of land-locked, developing countries. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution I. Are there any objections to this proposal? As there are none, I shall put to the vote first operative paragraph 1. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In f…

Vote Consensus — A/31/PV.102 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now come to draft resolution IV, entitled "Emergency assistance for South African refugee students". 35. I call on the representative of Morocco on a point of order.
Mrs. WARZAZI (Morocco)
Mr. President. it is not a point of order. I just wanted to ask the Governments of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland whether they have liberation movements.
The President
I should like to point out to the representative of Morocco that the oral amendment should not appear in the form proposed by the represen tative of Nigeria. Instead of the word "including" it should read "and". In other words. operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution IV,with the amendment, will read: "Requests the Secretary-General. as a matter of urgency, to consult with the Governments of Bo…
The President
Draft resolution V,entitled "Measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights and dignity of all migrant workers", was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 41 of its report, which reads as follows: "The General Assembly, considering that the Third Committee has taken note of draft resolutions AIC.3/311 L.34 and AIC.3/31/L.37 submitted in connexion with the consideration of item 12 of the agenda, but has been unable, for lack of time, to consider them in detail, decide…
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Huerta (Chile)
The General Assembly has just adopted another resolution on agenda item 12, concerning the Economic and Social Council and entitled "Protection of human rights in Chile". 4S. What events have taken place in Chile in this past year to justify the adoption of this resolution? What information has been considered that can rationally support such a decision? 46. The fact isthat Chile has been conti…
Mrs. SALZLER (German Democratic Republic)
The delegation of the German Democratic Republic has voted in favour of draft resolution 11 because facts have proved a thousandfold that, with its systematic and massive violation of human rights, the Fascist regime in Chile is constantly violating the principles of the United Nations. As a result of continued flagrant violations of the basic human rights 2 SeeOff/cial Records oftile General As…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 73 / AI311406/, and we shall take a decision on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph IS of its report, 67. Draft resolution I is entitled "Policies and programmes relating to youth", It was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote, May I consider that the General Assembly wi…
The President
Draft resolution JJ isentitled "Role of youth". It was adopted by the Third Commlttee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same'! Draj~ resolution 11 was adoptc«(resolution .1/1J30).
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "United Nations Volunteers programme", It was adopted
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Channels of communication withyouth and youth organizations". It was adopted by the ThirdCommittee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draftresolution IV was adopted(resolution 311132). 71. The I)RESIDENT: We.shall now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 75 fA1311407/, and we shall take a decision…
The President
Under paragraph 3 of the resolution just adopted, the General Assembly requests the President of the General Assembly to select, with due regard to regional distribution, in the first instance for a period of three years, five Member States. each of which should appoint a representative to serve on a Consultative Committee on the Voluntary Fund for the United Nations Decade for Women. I shall rep…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women". It was adopted by the Third Committee by consensus. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same'! Draft resolutton Ill was adopted (resolution 3///35). 76. The PRESmENT: Draft resolution IV is entitled "United Nations Decade for Women", The Third Committee adopted th…
The President
Draft resolution V deals with the pledging conference for the United Nations Decade for Women. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote, May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise'! 79. We shall now take up the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 77/A/31/408/. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Elimi- nation of allfo…
The President
We turn now to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 80 on freedom of information. The report is contained in document A/31/432. The draft decision recommended by the Third Committee is contained in paragraph 7 of its report. The Third Committee adopted that draft decision without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly decides to do likewise'!
The President
We now turn to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 82, entitled "United Nations conference for an international convention on adoption law". The report is contained in document A/31 /433. The draft decision recommended by the Third Committee is contained in paragraph 7 of its report. The Third Committee adopted that draft decision without a vote. May I consider that the General Assem…
The President
We shall now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 120/A/31/434/. We shall take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Co-operation and assistance in the application and improvement of mass communications for social progress and development" recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. …

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.68 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Mexico for an explanation of position.
Mr. Hermosillo Sosa (Mexico)
My delegation welcomes the adoption of resolution 64/243 on the proposed programme budget of the Organization for the biennium 2010-2011. The strengthening and achievement of the goals of the United Nations are a high priority for my country. For that reason, allocating sufficient resources for the achievement of its mandates is particularly important. Budgetary discipline and efficiency have bee…
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 132.

Vote Consensus — A/35/PV.96 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
The President
I propose that we now consider the report contained in document A/35/714 which deals with chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council pertaining to the questions of assistance to refugees. In this connexion I shall invite representatives to speak in explanation of vote before the vote on the five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee, taken together. 131. Representat…
The President
We now turn to draft resolution 11, entitled "Situation of refugees in the Sudan". The report ofthe Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/35/769. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution 11 without objection. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? 143. In view of this Ethiopian delegation has no ch…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Humanitarian assistance to the refugees of Djibouti" . The Committee adopted that draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled" Assistance to displaced persons in Ethiopia". The Committee also adopted that draft 148. My delegation requests the Secretary-General to take as a matter of urgency the steps necessary to implement this resolution, in particular by sending missions to undertake studies with a view to strengthening adequately the capacity of the Government of the Suda…
The President
We now turn to the report of the Third Committee in document A/35/741, in paragraph 92 of which the Committee recommends the adoption of 16 draft resolutions, on which the General Assembly will now take a decision. I call on those Members who wish to explain their vote before the vote.
Mr. Ortiz Sanz (Plurinational State of Bolivia)
When the Third Committee considered agenda item 12 at its 62nd meeting, my delegation supplied the following information. Last July, to prevent the occupation of the country by international extremism posing as electoral groups, the armed forces of Bolivia took over the reins of government. That change, supported by the overwhelming majority of the people, was made without bloodshed and without d…
The President
The Assembly will now proceed to take decisions on the draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 92 of its report [A/35/74/]. 161. I shall first put to the vote draft resolution I, entitled "Human rights in Bolivia". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution II, entitled "Exchange of information on banned hazardous chemicals and unsafe pharmaceutical products". The administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution are, contained in the report of the Fifth Committee [<4/35/769]. 163. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2 of this draft resolution.
The President
Members of the Assembly have heard the proposal by the representative of Belgium to move to the adoption of draft resolution 11 without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to act in accordance with that proposal? Draft resolution Il as a whole was adopted (resolution 35/186).
The President
We shall now turn to draft resolution Ill, entitled "Refugee and displaced children", which was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 35/187). 168. The PRESIDENT: The Assembly will now vote on draft resolution IV, entitled "Protection of human rights in Chile". A recorded vote has …
The President
I think all representatives will agree with me that apparently the recollections of what transpired in the Committee when this particular draft resolution was adopted differ, and I would not wish to recommend to the Assembly that it adopt or even vote on something {hat is not entirely clear. 195. My recommendation, therefore, would be that we proceed, as the representative of Ireland has suggest…
The President
The Third Committee also adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. It is entitled''Question of the redesignation of the Division
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XV, entitled" Measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights and dignity of all migrant workers". The administrative and financial implications of this draft resolution are contained in the report of the Fifth Committee [ibid.] A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/37/PV.114 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Travel and subsistence regulations of the International Court of Justice". Against: Bu!garia, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Czechoslovakia, German Democratic Republic, Germany, Federal Republic of, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Mongoli~, Poland, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and North…

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 25 and this stage of its consideration of agenda item 25 and its sub-item (a).

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twentyfourth special session of the General Assembly”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Cooperatives in social development”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Promoting social integration through social inclusion”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 24 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Technical assistance provided by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime related to counterterrorism”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Equal access to justice for all”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
I give the floor to the delegation of the Russian Federation in explanation of vote or position after the voting.
Mr. Kuzmenkov (Russian Federation)
The Russian delegation wishes to say that it disassociates itself from the consensus on a number of paragraphs in resolution 78/229 on strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity. I am referring to the fifty-seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 30, which, together with the term “victims” of huma…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/78/PV.49 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 9 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (10)
✗ No (26)
✓ Yes (135)
Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Sustainable and resilient tourism and sustainable development in Central America and the Dominican Republic”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Cooperative measures to assess and increase awareness of environmental effects related to waste originating from chemical munitions dumped at sea”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Central Asia facing environmental challenges: fostering regional solidarity for sustainable development and prosperity”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The pivotal role of reliable and stable energy connectivity in driving sustainable development”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls for realizing all Sustainable Development Goals”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of China, Jamaica and Mali informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain.]
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 18. (a) Towards the achievement of sustainable development: implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including through sustainable consumption and production, building on Agenda 21 Report of the Second Committee (A/78/461/ Add.1)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report, entitled “Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, building on Agenda 21”. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 18? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committ…
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. I should like to inform members that action on the draft resolution is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will take action on the draft resolution as soon as the report of the Fifth Committee …
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 18. (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind Report of the Second Committee (A/78/461/Add.4)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 16.
The President
The Committee adopted the draft resolution as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 18. (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/78/461/Add.5)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 18?

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Ms. Rizk (Egypt)
I have requested the floor in explanation of vote on the resolution on the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination (resolution 78/192), which has consistently been presented annually on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and its member States. It is a call for the exercise of the Palestinian people of their right to self-determination. It is no wonder that the countr…
Mr. González Behmaras (Cuba)
My explanation of vote also pertains to resolution 78/192 under this agenda item. Our delegation believes that this resolution, entitled “The right of the Palestinian people to selfdetermination”, is more relevant than ever. With the obvious complicity of the United States, Israel is committing full-fledged genocide against the Palestinian people. Two months of indiscriminate bombing and militar…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 70?

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 60?

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nauru informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “National human rights institutions”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of the Niger informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Terrorism and human rights”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Promotion and protection of human rights in the context of digital technologies”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Implementing the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms through providing a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders and ensuring their protection”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the As…
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.45 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Bermuda”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We shall now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 58.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/78/PV.45 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (19)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (149)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Rae (Canada)
While Canada did not support resolution 78/78, which was just adopted, we consider it essential that we signal our heightened concern about the extremist violence of terror attacks against Israeli civilians and the ongoing fighting in Gaza, with its tragic consequences. The continued growth of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the rise in extremist violence deeply undermine the prospects f…
Mr. Ray (Nepal)
I take the floor to explain my delegation’s vote on resolution 78/77, entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”, and resolution 78/78, entitled “Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the occupied Syrian Golan”. Peaceful coexistence, respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-aggression, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, a…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 50?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/78/PV.45 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (9)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (163)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 49?

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.42 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 100 and its sub-items (a) to (f)?

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.87 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Next, we turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Financing of the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/77/L.44. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 151.

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.54 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Literacy for life: shaping future agendas”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 25 and its sub-items (a) to (c)?

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.54 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Preventing and combating corrupt practices and the transfer of proceeds of corruption, facilitating asset recovery and returning such assets to legitimate owners, in particular to countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly w…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening and promoting effective measures and international cooperation on organ donation and transplantation to prevent and combat trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal and trafficking in human organs”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 109.

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.54 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 57?

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.54 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Intensification of efforts to end obstetric fistula”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/77/PV.54 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 6 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (9)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (167)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 67?

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.54 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “The right to food”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Uganda informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Vanuatu and Zambia informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegations of Pakistan and Uganda informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “The role of Ombudsman and mediator institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights, good governance and the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Ms. DeSuza (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
Saint Kitts and Nevis underscores the significance of a comprehensive and just criminal system. We understand first-hand the importance of sovereign decisions on various legislative aspects, including determining appropriate legal penalties to address worrisome levels of crime and violence. Saint Kitts and Nevis has maintained the death penalty in its penal code, where it is applied only as puni…
Mr. Gafoor (Singapore)
I take the floor to explain Singapore’s vote on resolution 77/222, which was just adopted under sub-item (b) of agenda item 68, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. Singapore voted against the moratorium resolution, and I want to place the position of my delegation on record in the General Assembly. First, the resolution is not consistent with the provisions of international la…
Mrs. Fangco (Philippines)
The Philippines takes the floor to dissociate itself from the paragraphs referring to the International Criminal Court in resolution 77/218, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. In the interest of time, the Philippines also takes this opportunity to dissociate itself from all paragraphs referencing the International Criminal Court in all other draft resolutions under agenda…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 68? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/77/463/ Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 29 of its report. I shall now give the floor to those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position before action is taken on draft resolutions I to V.
Mr. Kuzmin (Russian Federation)
We will vote against draft resolution III, on the situation of human rights in Iran, and draft resolution V, on the situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic. We dissociate ourselves from the consensus on draft resolution I, on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and draft resolution II, on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and o…
Mrs. Arab Bafrani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I deliver this statement in relation to draft resolution III, on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the outset, my delegation reiterates its principled position of categorically rejecting the draft resolution, which is supported by those with a dark history of weaponizing human rights and instrumentalizing United Nations mechanisms. Adopting such a draft resolution…

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.53 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Entrepreneurship for sustainable development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Maldives informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 18. (a) Towards the achievement of sustainable development: implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including through sustainable consumption and production, building on Agenda 21 Report of the Second Committee (A/77/443/Add.1)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in paragraph13 of its report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I and II, one by one. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “Promoting zero waste initiatives to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. The Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I take it that the As…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, building on Agenda 21”. The Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 18. (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/77/443/…
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in paragraph 14 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution II, entitled “Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for th…
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position after the voting.
Mr. Guerra Sansonetti
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela aligns itself with the adoption by consensus of resolution 77/163, entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”. However, we have express reservations regarding the content of the ninth preambular paragraph, since we are not a party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Our delegation…
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 18. (c) Disaster risk reduction Report of the Second Committee (A/77/443/ Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 18. (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind Report of the Committee (A/77/443/Add.4) Draft amendment (A/77/L.38)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 11 of its report and a draft amendment circulated as document A/77/L.38. I now call on the representative of the United States, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote before the voting.
Ms. Maniscalco (United States of America)
As in years past, the United States cannot support operative paragraph 13 of the draft resolution contained in document A/77/443/Add.4. We regret that that paragraph continues to promote the domestic political priorities of one Member State rather than including consensus language from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that reflects our shared position on sustainable development. We exp…
The Acting President
In accordance with rule 90 of the rules of procedure, the Assembly shall first take a decision on the draft amendment. I now give the floor to the representative of the Secretariat.
Mr. Nakano
I should like to announce that since the submission of the draft amendment, and in addition to the delegation listed in document A/77/L.38, no country has become a co-sponsor. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 13 of the draft resolution. If there is no objection, I shall therefore put that paragraph to the vote first.
The Acting President
The Committee adopted the draft resolution as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? The draft resolution, as a whole, was adopted (resolution 77/165).
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 18? (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/77/443/Add.5)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 18?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/77/PV.52 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (21)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (141)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 47.

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.52 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Bermuda”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Guinea-Bissau informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Kazakhstan and Suriname informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 55.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/77/PV.52 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (6)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (153)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 46?

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.46 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 100 and its sub-items (a) to (h)?

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.47 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 75?

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.46 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the sixth, twelfth and fourteenth preambular paragraphs. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the twelfth preambular paragraph of draft resolution IV.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the fourteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution IV.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution IV as a whole.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “United Nations study on disarmament and non-proliferation education”. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 4 of the draft resolution.
The President
The Committee adopted draft resolution IX, as a whole, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the fifth, ninth, thirteenth, fourteenth and seventeenth preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 11. I shall first put to the vote the fifth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the thirteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the fourteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote the seventeenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution XII.

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Next, we turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Financing of the United Nations Logistics Base at Brindisi, Italy”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/76/L.38. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “Financing of the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/76/L.37. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Next, we turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Support account for peacekeeping operations”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/76/L.39. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Closed peacekeeping missions”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/76/L.33. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 150.

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.54 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled “Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, building on Agenda 21”. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that t…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 20? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committ…
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 20?

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.53 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Strengthening criminal justice systems during and after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Preventing and combating crimes that affect the environment ”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108?

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.53 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Inclusive policies and programmes to address homelessness, including in the aftermath of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Cooperatives in social development”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Promoting social integration through social inclusion”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?
The President
The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in paragraph 21 of its report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I to III, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas”. The Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”. The Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twentythird special session of the General Assembly”. The Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 29 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.53 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 73?

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.53 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Terrorism and human rights”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “National human rights institutions”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Implementing the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms through providing a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders and ensuring their protection, including in the context of and recovery from the coronavirus dise…
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position after adoption.

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.49 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Enlargement of the membership of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 80.

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.49 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Bermuda”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 63?

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.49 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 82?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/76/PV.49 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 9 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (19)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (146)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 55?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/76/PV.49 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (7)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (159)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 54?

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.45 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 101?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/76/PV.45 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (13)
✗ No (50)
✓ Yes (125)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5 and 17. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 17 of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution V as a whole, entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995, 2000 and 2010 Review Conferences of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VII.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution VII as a whole, entitled “Follow-up to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995, 2000 and 2010 Review Conferences of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the sixteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VIII.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII as a whole, entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IX, entitled “Compliance with non-proliferation, arms limitation and disarmament agreements and commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the fourteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole, entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Next, we turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Closed peacekeeping missions”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/75/L.32. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 154.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/75/PV.48 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 9 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (7)
✗ No (24)
✓ Yes (147)
Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 14 of its report. The Assembly will now take decisions on draft resolutions I and II, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “United Nations Conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for Action, “Water for Sustainable Deve…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, building on Agenda 21”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/75…
The President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 13 of its report. The Assembly will now take decisions on draft resolutions I and II, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Asse…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States”. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position after adoption.
Mr. Gnecco Daza (Colombia)
My delegation would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations. As an extremely diverse country, Colombia is committed to the conservation, protection and sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea through the implementation of policies, plans and programmes that highlight the national, regiona…
Mr. Bayley Angeleri (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
The delegation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela would like to express its appreciation for the work carried out by the facilitators of resolution 75/214, “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”, which has just been adopted. Our delegation joined the consensus on the resolution because it addresses important issues related to sustainabl…
Ms. Flores Soto (El Salvador)
In accordance with resolution 71/312, El Salvador recognizes the importance of the oceans as fundamental elements for life on our planet and our future. In that regard, it is vital that we work to protect ocean sustainability, especially in order to ensure food security for millions of people. We therefore support the promotion of efforts aimed at the conservation and sustainable management of al…
Ms. Fidan (Türkiye)
Turkey has asked for the floor to reiterate its position on resolution 75/214, entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”. Turkey joined the consensus on the resolution because it addresses important issues regarding the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources in the Caribbean Sea area. We firmly support…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 19?

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.46 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 70?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 70 and its sub-item (b).

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.46 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Intensification of efforts to end obstetric fistula”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilation”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Intensification of efforts to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Bahamas informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28?

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.46 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 111.

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.46 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Inclusive development for and with persons with disabilities”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Literacy for life: shaping future agendas”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) to (c)?

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.46 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 63?

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.46 Dec. 13, 1976

Vote Recorded Vote — A/75/PV.46 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (55)
✓ Yes (130)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Uruguay informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of Yemen informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “The role of Ombudsman and mediator institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights, good governance and the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Senegal informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of China, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Zhang Zhe (China)
The Chinese delegation would like to speak in explanation of its vote on resolution 75/189, entitled ““Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. The Chinese delegation participated in the consultations on the draft resolution prior to its adoption. Regrettably, however, the amendments proposed by China were not adopted. China therefore abstained in the voting on resolution 75/189 and remai…
The President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 72? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/75/478/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 39 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by…
Mr. Kuzmin (Russian Federation)
We will put to the vote the so-called countryspecific draft resolutions contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/75/478/Add.3), which are characterized by baseless accusations, falsehoods and empty appeals. It has been a long time since the relevant negotiations were held. The contents of the report are becoming increasingly divorced from reality from one year to the next. The value of s…
Mr. Kyslytsya (Ukraine)
At the outset, I would like to express our gratitude to Ambassador Katalin Bogyay of Hungary, who successfully guided the work of the most deliberative and human-centric Main Committee in the circumstances created by the coronavirus disease pandemic. We sincerely regret that she will be leaving. The Organization truly needs people, who like her, have such broad expertise and energy, especially as…
Mr. Song Kim (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea categorically rejects draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, sponsored by the European Union, as a grave, politically motivated provocation against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The attempt to adopt the draft resolution clearly demonstrates once again that the …
Mr. Zareian (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I am delivering this statement in relation to draft resolution II, contained in document A/75/478/Add.3, on the socalled situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is a matter of great concern and deep regret that once again international instruments have been distorted to be used as tools in pursuit of political agendas by certain Member States that are well known for their e…

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.41 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Bermuda”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVIII, entitled “Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 61?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/75/PV.41 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (11)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (160)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 52?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/75/PV.41 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (15)
✗ No (10)
✓ Yes (147)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Brazil, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote concerning resolution 75/96.
Mr. De Souza Monteiro (Brazil)
Resolution 75/96, adopted in the Fourth Committee, makes reference to the holy places of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount/ Haram Al-Sharif. Brazil supported the resolution because of its commitment to the protection of human rights, in accordance with the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, Brazil believes that the…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 53?

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.37 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 104?

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.37 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the United Kingdom informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We next turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the fourteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution VII as a whole, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Honduras informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IX, entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the fifth, ninth, thirteenth and sixteenth preambular paragraphs. I shall first put to the vote the fifth preambular paragraph of draft resolution X.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph of draft resolution X.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the thirteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution X.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the sixteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution X.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution X as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XII, entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 2. I shall first put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution XII.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Information on confidence-building measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.52 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I call on the representative of Bangladesh, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted.
Ms. Fatima (Bangladesh)
I have the honour to make a statement on resolution 74/240 following its adoption by the Assembly. The diverse range of natural plant fibres provide an important source of income for producers and farmers, particularly in developing countries, and thus play a critical role in eradicating poverty. We believe that the promotion of such fibres, especially the lesser known ones — such as jute, abaca…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 24?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.52 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central America”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “International Day of Clean Air for blue skies”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Cooperative measures to assess and increase awareness of environmental effects related to waste originating from chemical munitions dumped at sea”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central Asia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Agricultural technology for sustainable development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.
Ms. Fidan (Türkiye)
Turkey voted against the second preambular paragraph of the resolution 74/210, entitled “Strengthening cooperation for integrated coastal zone management for achieving sustainable development”. Turkey is not a party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and we are of the opinion that neither is that the Convention is neither universal nor unified in character. We also believe th…
Mr. Ghorbanpour Najafabadi (Islamic Republic of Iran)
With regard to resolutions 74/210 and 74/213, entitled “Strengthening cooperation for integrated coastal zone management for achieving sustainable development” and “Cooperative measures to assess and increase awareness of environmental effects related to waste originating from chemical munitions dumped at sea”, since the Islamic Republic of Iran is not a contracting party to the United Nations Co…
Mr. Cuellar Torres (Colombia)
My delegation takes this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to strengthening cooperation and integrated coastal zone management in order to achieve sustainable development. It also reaffirms its commitment to cooperative measures to assess the environmental effects of chemical munitions dumped at sea and to raise awareness of that issue. However, we regret that the text of the draft resolutio…
Mr. Bayley Angeleri (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
With regard to the resolution on strengthening cooperation for integrated coastal zone management for achieving sustainable development, our delegation disassociates itself from the references to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and wishes to reiterate that it is not a party to the Convention. The same applies to the resolution on cooperative measures to assess and increase awa…
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committ…
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 19?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.52 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Unforeseen and extraordinary expenses for 2020”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/74/L.24. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for 2020”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/74/L.25. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I give the floor to the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in explanation of vote after the voting.
Mr. Poveda Brito (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
As a responsible member of the international community, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela decided to join the consensus that enabled the recent adoption of resolution 74/263, entitled “Special subjects relating to the proposed programme budget for 2020”. However, that in no way implies tacit acknowledgement of the whole series of considerations included in the report of the Secretary- General …
Mrs. Azucena (Philippines)
I wish to take the floor on agenda item 135, “Proposed programme budget for 2020”, in particular on the revised estimates resulting from resolutions and decisions adopted by the Human Rights Council (HRC) at its fortieth, forty-first and forty-second sessions, as set forth in the report of the Secretary-General (A/74/529). As a founding and current member of the Human Rights Council, the Philipp…
Mr. Zaw (Myanmar)
My delegation supported the package of appropriations for all the different budget sections and special subjects related to the programme budget for 2020. However, we would like to put on record that Myanmar dissociates itself from the General Assembly decision to appropriate any resources to the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of …
Mr. Tavoli (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Again, very briefly, as my delegation stated in the Fifth Committee, we believe that both the establishment and financing of the so-called International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Those Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 (IIIM) are in violation of the Cha…
Mr. Chumakov (Russian Federation)
With regard to the General Assembly’s actions on the regular budget for 2020, we would like to dissociate ourselves from the decision to finance the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Those Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 and from any reference t…
Mr. Almansouri (Qatar)
The Syrian regime insists on politicizing the issues before us, which are merely administrative and financial. The regime is making accusations and arguments that have nothing to do with reality or this issue. It seeks to divert attention from the crimes perpetrated by the Syrian regime against its people, which also have terrible consequences for millions of Syrians and grave implications for in…
Mrs. Crabtree (Türkiye)
I will be very brief. I do not recognize the person who is sitting in the Syrian Arab Republic seat. I am not going to use the words “Syrian regime” because I am not going to give him the chance to use a point of order. I think his delusional remarks do not require me to say anything. The voting patterns we have seen today, as well as the facts on the ground for the past nine years, speak for th…
The President
The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has asked to exercise the right of reply. I remind him that statements in the exercise of the right of reply are limited to 10 minutes for the first intervention and to five minutes for the second intervention and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Almansouri (Qatar)
I apologize for taking the floor again, but I find myself obliged to respond to the representative of the Syrian delegation. The Syrian regime has always spread unfounded accusations and lies and, while we are used to listening to such falsehoods, we do not wish to descend to the level of the Syrian delegation and respond in the same language that its representative has used against us. Neverth…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 135.

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Promoting technical assistance and capacity-building to strengthen national measures and international cooperation to combat cybercrime, including information-sharing”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Countering child sexual exploitation and sexual abuse online”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Technical assistance provided by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime related to counter-terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled ”Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”, as orally revised by the Rapporteur. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise, taking into account the oral revision?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Szijjártó (Hungary)
First, I would like to confirm that Hungary deems the prevention of violence and the prevention of such violations of the human rights of women workers as sexual violence, trafficking in human beings, exploitation, forced labour and slavery as being highly important. Ensuring safe working conditions, protecting victims, providing adequate information about legal remedies, properly regulating the …
Mrs. Bernal Prado (Chile)
Chile does not participate in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. It is therefore not appropriate for us to make any objections with regard to its content. Accordingly, Chile dissociates itself from all references to the Compact in the recently adopted resolution 74/127, entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.51 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 77?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on the representative of Canada, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Hinton (Canada)
I have requested the floor this morning to explain Canada’s vote on resolution 74/139, on the right of the Palestinian people to selfdetermination. Canada is a strong ally and close friend of Israel, continuing a partnership that has advanced the shared values and interests of our two democracies for 70 years. Canada is strongly committed to the goal of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 69?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 61?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Persons with albinism”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family and beyond”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 25?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 25 and its sub-item (a).

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.50 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Albania informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “National human rights institutions”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now give the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position after voting or adoption.
Mr. Kashaev (Russian Federation)
We would like to once again reiterate our position on a number of paragraphs in some of the resolutions just adopted. With regard to resolution 74/160, “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”, our delegation cannot support the language in the twentysixth preambular paragraph regarding the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and dissociates itself from the cons…

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.47 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Question of Bermuda”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IX, entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution X, entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XI, entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XII, entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIII, entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIV, entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XV, entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 59?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/74/PV.47 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (6)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (167)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 50?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/74/PV.47 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 5 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (13)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (157)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 51?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.46 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We shall now turn to the draft decision entitled “Effective date of resolutions relating to the peacekeeping budget and special political missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 150.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/73/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 7 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (70)
✗ No (27)
✓ Yes (65)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 74 and of agenda item 74 as a whole?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 82.

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Agriculture development, food security and nutrition”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Croatia and Namibia informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Model Law on Recognition and Enforcement of Insolvency-Related Judgments of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law”. The Sixth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Singapore, who has asked to speak in explanation of position.
Mr. Khng (Singapore)
Singapore would like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation to Member States for their support for resolution 73/198, entitled “United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation”, which adopts the Convention and authorizes a ceremony in Singapore on 7 August 2019 for the Convention’s opening for signature. We commend the United Nations Commis…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 80?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.56 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening and promoting effective measures and international cooperation on organ donation and transplantation to prevent and combat trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal and trafficking in human organs”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Preventing and combating corrupt practices and the transfer of proceeds of corruption, facilitating asset recovery and returning such assets to legitimate owners, in particular to countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do l…
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Special session of the General Assembly against corruption”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 46 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 109.

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.55 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family and beyond”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Literacy for life: shaping future agendas”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28 and its sub-items (a), (b) and (c)?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.55 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Kyrgyzstan, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Omurzakov (Kyrgyzstan)
The Kyrgyz Republic is firmly committed to the norms and principles of international law, one of which is the right of peoples to self-determination. We note with satisfaction that the States Members of the United Nations unanimously supported the adoption of resolution 73/160, thereby demonstrating their commitment to the ideals of freedom, independence and the equality of all States and peoples…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 73?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.55 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilation”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 38 of the report to take action on the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the item ‘Advancement of women’”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 29?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.55 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
We will now turn to paragraph 57 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the promotion and protection of the rights of children”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions and decision just adopted.
Ms. Korac (United States of America)
We regret that we were unable to deliver this statement at the time of adoption in the Third Committee, but wish to take this opportunity to provide clarification of the United States position regarding elements of this important resolution, entitled “Child, early and forced marriage” (resolution 73/153). We regret that the United States proposal to delete preambular paragraph 23 and paragraphs …
Mr. Iglesias Mori (Chile)
The delegation of Chile wishes to express its reservations concerning the eighth preambular paragraph and paragraphs 35, 36, 37 and 38 of resolution 73/155, on rights of the child.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 70?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 70 and its sub-item (a).

Vote Recorded Vote — A/73/PV.55 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. The Assembly has before it two draft amendments, which have been circulated as documents A/73/L.57 and A/73/L.58. In accordance with article 90 of the rules of procedure, the Assembly will take a decision on draft amendment A/73/L.57. I now give the floor to the representative of the United States on a point of ord…
Ms. Korac (United States of America)
For clarification purposes, would it be possible for the beginning of the draft amendment to be read out?
The President
I give the floor to the representative of the Secretariat.
Mr. Nakano
Draft amendment A/73/L.57 begins with the following: “Delete the fifteenth preambular paragraph, which reads “Acknowledging that extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions may under certain circumstances amount to genocide, crimes against humanity ...”.
The President
A recorded vote has been requested on the draft amendment circulated as document A/73/L.57.
The President
A recorded vote has been requested on the draft amendment circulated as document A/73/L.58.
The President
We will now proceed to take action on draft resolution X, as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of association”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Terrorism and human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “The right to privacy in the digital age”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.48 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Bermuda”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of)…
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. Against: Israel, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on resolution 73/113.
Ms. Rodríguez Abascal (Cuba)
With regard to resolution 73/113, entitled “Question of Guam”, the delegation of Cuba joined the consensus because the resolution summarizes the work of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) — of which it is a member and Vice-Chair — on the non-autonomous territory of Guam, which still does not have the right of selfdetermination to decide whether it wishes to cont…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 63?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/73/PV.48 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (12)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (159)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 54?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/73/PV.48 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (15)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (154)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. with 22 abstentions (resolution 73/100). [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 55?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.45 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled, “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 102?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.45 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “The Arms Trade Treaty”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the eighth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 4 and 9. I shall first put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 9.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution IV as a whole.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. I shall first put to the vote the twelfth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VIII, on which a separate recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution VIII as a whole.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IX, entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclearweapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the fourth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 16. I shall first put to the vote the fourth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 2.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 16.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIV, entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the tenth preambular paragraph. We will now take a vote on the tenth preambular paragraph.

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.104 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Support account for peacekeeping operations”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/72/L.55. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The draft decision is entitled “Effective date of resolutions relating to the peacekeeping budget and special political missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 149.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/72/PV.76 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 1 surprising vote — country whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (47)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (108)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 97?

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.76 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Unforeseen extraordinary expenses for the biennium 2018-2019”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/72/L.19. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2018–2019”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/72/L.20. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those delegations that wish to explain their vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Awad (Syrian Arab Republic)
We requested the floor to explain our vote on certain sections of resolution 72/262. My delegation voted in favour of section XXII of the resolution, on special political missions. However, my delegation has reservations about allocating financial resources to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004). Until he resigned, Special …
Mr. Yazdani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation wishes to dissociate itself from section XXII of resolution 72/262, in which it allocates resources for the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015). In that connection, I would like to express my concern about the overflow of human and financial resources into the resources allocated for the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015). Taking into ac…
Mr. Tuy (Cambodia)
Following the adoption of resolution 72/262 under agenda item 136, I wish to make a statement on the resolution’s subvention to the international component of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) for 2018. On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, …
Mr. Awad (Syrian Arab Republic)
This is the last time I will take the floor today. My delegation joined the consensus on resolution 72/261. However, we have a reservation regarding the allocation of financial resources to the United Nations Monitoring Mechanism in the Syrian Arab Republic based on the following points. The Government of the Syrian Arab Republic stresses its principled and firm position regarding the provision …
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote or position after the voting. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 136.

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.74 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Strengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals”. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “International cooperation and coordination for the human and ecological rehabilitation and economic development of the Semipalatinsk region of Kazakhstan”. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central America”. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Agricultural technology for sustainable development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on a resolution just adopted.
Mr. Židan (Slovenia)
I am greatly honoured to be able to address the General Assembly with regard to resolution 72/211, on the proclamation of World Bee Day. This is a very important day for Slovenia and the world. After three years of intensive efforts — both in terms of the official procedures at the United Nations and with regard to the rigorous process of informing countries around the world — the resolution on …
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/72/420/Add.1)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committ…
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 19. (c) Disaster risk reduction Report of the Second Committee (A/72/420/Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 19? (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind Report of the Second Committee (A/72/420/Add.4)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 19? (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/72/420/ Add.5)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 19?

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 64?

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the item “Advancement of women”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 21 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 107.

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Cooperatives in social development”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family and beyond”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision, entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/72/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (176)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 71?

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIX, entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. In connection with draft resolution XIX, the General Assembly has before it a draft amendment circulated in document A/72/L.37. In accordance with rule 90 of the rules of procedure, the Assembly shall first take a decision on the proposed draft amendment. I now give the floor to the rep…
Mr. Mohamed (Sudan)
As in the case of other paragraphs mentioning the International Criminal Court (ICC), my delegation has serious reservations about the inclusion of any reference to the jurisdiction of the ICC and about using draft resolution XIX to include language calling for, propagating or exerting unacceptable pressure on States Members of the United Nations. That jeopardizes the ongoing peacebuilding effort…
The Acting President
May I ask the representative of the Sudan whether his delegation’s request concerns the amendment of the twenty-sixth preambular paragraph?
Mr. Mohamed (Sudan)
That is correct. According to the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, it is amendment by deletion and therefore a vote on the deletion of this particular paragraph.
The Acting President
I have a further request for clarification. Would this mean withdrawing the replacement of the paragraph from document A/72/L.37?

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.66 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision, entitled “Election of officers nominated for the bureaux of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and its subsidiary bodies for the period 2018-2019”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Oman and Tunisia informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 52?

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.66 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Bermuda”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Question of Guam”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Guatemala informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 62?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/72/PV.66 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (7)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (162)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 53?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/72/PV.66 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (11)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (155)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 54?

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 100?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/72/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (13)
✗ No (39)
✓ Yes (125)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Compliance with non-proliferation, arms limitation and disarmament agreements and commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution VII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Countering the threat posed by improvised explosive devices”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Ethical imperatives for a nuclear-weapon-free world”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the eleventh preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution IX as whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the thirty-second preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 16. I shall first put to the vote the thirty-second preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 16.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution X as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the tenth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 14 and 22. I shall first put to the vote the tenth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 14.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 22.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons on Their Destruction”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the fourth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 2 and 15. I shall first put to the vote the fourth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 2.

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Triennial review of the rates and standards for reimbursement to Member States for contingent-owned equipment”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/71/L.50. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/71/L.51. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 149.

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.66 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Entrepreneurship for sustainable development”, as orally revised. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Iraq and the Sudan informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote against; the delegation of Bangladesh informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Turkey, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on one of the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Altınörs (Türkiye)
Turkey joined the consensus on resolution 71/220, entitled “Cooperative measures to assess and increase awareness of environmental effects related to waste originating from chemical munitions dumped at sea”, because we attach importance to the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and to the prevention of marine pollution of every kind. We believe the resolution is an important step towa…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/71/463/Add.1)
The President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 13 of its report. The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolutions I and II, one by one. Draft resolution I, entitled “International Decade for Action, ‘Water for Sustainable Development’, 2018-2028”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the sam…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken.
In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, A…
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Thailand, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote.
Mrs. Chartsuwan (Thailand)
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. With regard to today’s adoption by a recorded vote of resolution 71/223, entitled “Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development”, I would like t…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committ…
The President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 18 of its report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I and II, one by one. Draft resolution I, entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the s…
The President
Draft resolution II, entitled “Followup to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Turkey, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on one of the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Altınörs (Türkiye)
Turkey joined the consensus on resolution 71/224, entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”, because it addresses important issues related to the sustainable development of the Caribbean area. We fully support the efforts of the Association of Caribbean States to develop and implement regional initiatives aimed at promoting the sustaina…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 19?

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 60?

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 25 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Inclusive development for persons with disabilities”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Literacy for life: shaping future agendas”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 28 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/71/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (177)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 67?

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Declaration on the Right to Peace”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “The right to food”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Chad informed the Secretariat it had intended to vote in favour; the delegations of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Pakistan informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain; and the delegation of Angola informed the Secretaria…
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “The right to privacy in the digital age”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “The role of the Ombudsman, mediator and other national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do likewise?
The President
I shall now give the floor to the representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Rai (Papua New Guinea)
My delegation takes the floor to make an explanation of vote after the voting on amended resolution 71/187 just adopted, on the moratorium on the use of the death penalty. We note once again in this Hall that the resolution on the moratorium on the use of the death penalty continues to be a highly sensitive and deeply divisive issue for the United Nations, as there is no international consensus …
Mr. Lauber (Switzerland)
I have the honour to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 71/187, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, on behalf of Australia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and my own country, Switzerland. Our countries voted in favour of the Third Committee resolution, which calls for a universal moratorium on executions with a view to abolishing the death penalty. As traditional …
Mr. Gafoor (Singapore)
Singapore would like to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 71/187, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. At the outset, I wish to express my appreciation to the Chair of the Third Committee, the Permanent Representative of Colombia, Ambassador María Emma Mejía Vélez, for her hard work and excellent leadership of the Committee. My delegation notes that the moratorium res…
Mrs. Karabaeva (Kyrgyzstan)
My delegation would like to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 71/192, entitled “The right to development”, and in explanation of position on resolution 71/191, entitled “The right to food”. My delegation voted in favour of the resolution on the right to development. Our country believes that in this day and age, focus must be placed on the right of States to their own development. It is…
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 68. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/71/484/ Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 34 of its report. I now give the floor to those delegations that wish to speak in explanation of vote or position before the voting.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/71/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (44)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (133)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 25 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-items (a) and (b) of agenda item 66?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 66.

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Intensification of efforts to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls: domestic violence”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do likewise?
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 35 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27?

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 30 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the promotion and protection of the rights of children”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 64 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Technical Notes on Online Dispute Resolution on the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 76?

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.53 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Anguilla”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of Bermuda”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 58?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/71/PV.53 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (6)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (165)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 50?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/71/PV.53 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (167)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 49?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/71/PV.51 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (50)
✓ Yes (128)
Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”.The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.51 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Preventing and combating illicit brokering activities”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the eighth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution IV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 2. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 2.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution IX, as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclearweapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Transparency in armaments”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the fourth, seventh and eighth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraphs 3, 4, 6 (c) and 7. I shall first put to the vote the fourth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 3.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 4.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 6 (c).
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 7.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions”. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.105 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Financing of the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda”. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 148.

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Unforeseen and extraordinary expenses for the biennium 2016-2017”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/70/L.21. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2016-2017”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/70/L.22. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Yazdani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I wish to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 70/248. My delegation wishes to disassociate itself from section XX of the resolution, with regard to the allocation of budgetary resources to the Panel of Experts on the Islamic Republic of Iran. As my delegation clearly stated at the time of the establishment of the Panel, we firmly believe that the Security Council’s sanctions against the I…
Mr. Tuy (Cambodia)
I am pleased to be making a statement of position on section IV of resolution 70/248, “Subvention to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia”, adopted under agenda item 134, on the supplement to the voluntary financial commitments to the Chambers for 2016. On behalf of the Government of Cambodia, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Secretary-General for his efforts t…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 134.

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central America”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Towards comprehensive cooperation among all modes of transport for promoting sustainable multimodal transit corridors”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Agricultural technology for sustainable development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations forest instrument”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Global Code of Ethics for Tourism”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We will now turn to paragraph 43 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the International Day of Forests.” May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Second Committee?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 20. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/70/472/Add.1)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 20? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the second Committ…
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 20?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
We will now turn to paragraph 20 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Venue of the fourteenth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in 2016”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote.
Ms. Engelbrecht Schadtler (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomes the adoption of resolution 70/185, entitled “Unilateral economic measures as a means of political and economic coercion against developing countries”, which was submitted by the Group of 77 and China as part of the work of the Second Committee. Our country voted in favour of this resolution because it believes that unilateral measures run counter to …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 18?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.80 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Technical assistance for implementing the international conventions and protocols related to counter-terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 36 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.80 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 72? (b) Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Report of the Third Committee (A/70/489/Add.2)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it 25 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 155 of its report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I to XXV, one by one. After all the decisions have been taken, representatives will have the opportunity to explain their vote. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted it. Ma…
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution II, entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We turn now to draft resolution III, entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The right to food”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Japan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Madagascar informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We turn to draft resolution XII, entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights defenders in the context of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Mauritania informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.80 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 27 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 29?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.80 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Integrating volunteering into peace and development: the plan of action for the next decade and beyond”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 41 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 28.

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.80 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 71?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 63.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/70/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (169)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 54?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/70/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (161)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Cyprus informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 55?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.67 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.67 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.67 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Taking forward multilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Follow-up to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995, 2000 and 2010 Review Conferences of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to a vote draft resolution XI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “United action with renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 5, 15 and 19. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 5.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 15.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 19.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the fifth preambular paragraph and on operative paragraph 10. I shall first put to the vote the fifth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 10.
The Acting President
We shall now take action on draft resolution XIV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2.

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 148.

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I call on the representative of Belarus in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted.
Ms. Belskaya (Belarus)
Belarus would like to reaffirm its position regarding the adoption of country-specific resolutions as an unproductive way to exert pressure on sovereign Governments under the pretext of human rights. Therefore, we do not associate ourselves with the consensus on resolution 69/248, on the situation of human rights in Myanmar.
The Acting President
May I take that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 68 and agenda item 68 as a whole?

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.75 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Oil slick on Lebanese shores”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Russian Federation informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of Colombia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Role of transport and transit corridors in ensuring international cooperation for sustainable development”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We will now turn to paragraph 32 of the report (A/69/468) to take action on the draft decision, entitled “Report of the Secretary- General on reliable and stable transit of energy and its role in ensuring sustainable development and international cooperation”. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Second Committee?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/69/468/Add.1)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 14 of its report (A/69/468/Add.1) and the draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 15 of the same report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I and II and on the draft decision, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for th…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “International Decade for Action, ‘Water for Life’, 2005-2015, and further efforts to achieve the sustainable development of water resources”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We will now turn to paragraph 15 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Note by the Secretary-General on the term of the board of the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production patterns”. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Second Committee?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19. (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/69/468/Add.2)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 16 of its report and a draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 17 of the same report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I and II and on the draft decision, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Follow-up to and Implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We will now turn to paragraph 17 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Report of the Secretary-General entitled ‘Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations’”. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Second Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 19?

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 30 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the promotion and protection of the rights of children”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 64?

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 61?

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “World Youth Skills Day”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26 and its sub-items (a) to (d)?

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Model Strategies and Practical Measures on the Elimination of Violence against Children in the Field of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Rule of law, crime prevention and criminal justice in the United Nations development agenda beyond 2015”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “International Guidelines for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Responses with Respect to Trafficking in Cultural Property and Other Related Offences”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII. May I take it that it is the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Preventing and combating corrupt practices and the transfer of proceeds of corruption, facilitating asset recovery and returning such assets to legitimate owners, in particular to countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do t…
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 42 of the report (A/69/489) to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105?

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilations”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 35 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Report considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/69/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (42)
✗ No (10)
✓ Yes (134)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 27 of the report (A/69/486) to take action on the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 66?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/69/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (4)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 68?

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “International Albinism Awareness Day”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Tunisia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XII, entitled “The right to food”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Brunei Darussalam informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Grenada and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the United States of America informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Migrant children and adolescents”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? May I take it that it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 68? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committe…
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 36 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will …

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, …
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Fourth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 59?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/69/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (11)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (159)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Maleki (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation voted in favour of all resolutions submitted under agenda item 51, “Report of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories”, to show its solidarity and sympathy with the Palestinian people. However, my delegation would like to state the following. The Islamic Republic of Iran …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 51?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/69/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (6)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (166)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 50?

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 97?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/69/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 1 surprising vote — country whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (173)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone in Central Asia”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments” .Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the twenty-fourth preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraphs 9 and 11 of draft resolution V. I shall first put to the vote the twenty-fourth preambular paragraphs of draft resolution V.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 9 of draft resolution V.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 11 of draft resolution V.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution V as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the Assembly’s wish to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the Assembly’s wish to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Taking forward multilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Iceland and Ireland informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Decreasing the operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the eighth preambular paragraph.
The President
I now put to a vote draft resolution X as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the Assembly’s wish to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that it is the Assembly’s wish to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2. I shall now put to the vote paragraph 2.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 16. I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 16 of draft resolution XVI.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “The Arms Trade Treaty”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 3. I shall now put to the vote paragraph 3.

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.99 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Financing of the United Nations Logistics Base at Brindisi, Italy”. For the time being, the text of the draft resolution is contained in document A/C.5/68/L.47. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position following the adoption of the resolutions.
Mr. Mukerji (India)
As one of the largest troopcontributing countries to United Nations peacekeeping operations, India underscores the importance of resolution 68/281, which the General Assembly has just adopted. This is the first time in almost 20 years that the General Assembly has revised the basic troop reimbursement rate upwards. We joined the compromise consensus because of our demonstrated commitment to mult…
Mr. Masood Khan (Pakistan)
We commend the efforts of Mr. Janne Taalas for having ably steered this extremely challenging session of the Fifth Committee. We thank him for his leadership. My delegation recognizes the sterling leadership, wisdom and negotiating skills of Ambassador Sacha Llorentty Solíz, Chair of the Group of 77 and China. We also thank partners for engaging the Group of 77 and stepping forward to increase t…
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 147.

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.72 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Unforeseen extraordinary expenses for the biennium 2014-2015”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/68/L.22. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2014-2015”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/68/L.23. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now give the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position following the adoption of the resolutions.
Mr. León González (Cuba)
My delegation joined the consensus with regard to resolution 68/246, entitled “Questions relating to the proposed programme budget for the biennium 2014- 2015”, after having participated in the process that led to agreement on the draft resolution as a part of the package presented by the Chair of the Fifth Committee on 23 December. Although it covers an important group of elements related to m…
Mr. Bayat Mokhtari (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation has asked for the floor to explain its vote on section VI of resolution 68/247. Iran has always supported the activities of the United Nations in all areas related to its scope of work, as long as they abide by the rules and regulations of the Organization and remain within the parameters of international law and the realm of the United Nations. Although Iran supports the function…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 134.

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn next to draft resolution IV, entitled “Cooperative measures to assess and increase awareness of environmental effects related to waste originating from chemical munitions dumped at sea”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn next to draft resolution V, entitled “Agricultural technology for development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour; the delegations of Afghanistan, Algeria and Somalia informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain.]
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/68/438/Add.1)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19. (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/68/438/Add.2)
The President
I should like to inform members that action on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will take action on the draft resolution as soon as the report of the the Fifth Committee on its programme budget implications is avai…
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 19? (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind Report of the Second Committee (A/68/438/Add.4)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution, as orally revised. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution, as orally revised? The draft resolution, as orally revised, was adopted (resolution 68/212).
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 19? (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/68/438/Add.5)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 5 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 19?

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 25?

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 69? (b) Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Report of the Third Committee (A/68/456/Add.2)
The President
The Assembly has before it 26 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 146 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution XVII, entitled “United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South- West Asia and the Arab Region” is postponed until a later date to allow time for the review of its progr…
The President
We now turn to draft resolution II, entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution III, entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled ”The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strenghtening the role of the United Nations in enhancing periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Right to the truth”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Internationl Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled ”The right to privacy in the digital age”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XII, entitled ”Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief.” The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled ”Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Follow-up to the International Year of Human Rights Learning”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Cooperatives in social development”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 35 of the report to take action on the draft decision, entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) to (d)?

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Child, early and forced marriage”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 32 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the promotion and protection of the rights of children”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 65 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “The rule of law, crime prevention and criminal justice in the United Nations development agenda beyond 2015”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Model strategies and practical measures on the elimination of violence against children in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Taking action against gender-related killing of women and girls”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Preventing and combating corrupt practices and the transfer of proceeds of corruption, facilitating asset recovery and returning such assets to legitimate owners, in particular to countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do …
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision, entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108?

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 62?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/68/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (178)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 68?

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.68 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Rules on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor- State Arbitration and Arbitration Rules (as revised in 2010, with new article 1, paragraph 4, as adopted in 2013)”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 79?

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 60?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/68/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (6)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (170)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 51?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/68/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (9)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (167)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”, as recommended in document A/68/425. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”, as recommended in document A/68/425. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 52?

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 100?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/68/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 3 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (20)
✗ No (28)
✓ Yes (137)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled, “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995, 2000 and 2010 Review Conferences of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth and ninth preambular paragraphs. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution VI as a whole. [Subsequently, the delegations of Morocco and Togo informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 9 and 11 of draft resolution X. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 9.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 11.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution X as a whole. [Subsequently, the delegation of Chile informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled, “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled, “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Transparency in armaments”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth and seventh preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6 (a), 6 (b), 6 as a whole and 8 of draft resolution XIV. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5.
The President
I shall now put to the vote sub-paragraph (a) of operative paragraph 6.
The President
I shall now put to the vote sub-paragraph (b) of operative paragraph 6.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/67/PV.61 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (10)
✗ No (31)
✓ Yes (141)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Israel in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Prosor (Israel)
I want to sincerely thank all 141 countries that supported the landmark resolution 67/202, just adopted. The resolution is very dear to my mission, my nation and my tradition. Jewish teachings emphasize self-empowerment. Psalm 128 says that by the fruit of your own labour you shall be happy. Israel’s history demonstrates this principle. The entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of our experienc…
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 20.

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.61 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Report of the Secretary-General entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”. The Second Committee adopted the draft decision. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 20?

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Supporting efforts to end obstetric fistula”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Ending female genital mutilation”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Report considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Burkina Faso in explanation of position on the draft resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Kogda (Burkina Faso)
My delegation takes the floor in regard to resolution 67/146, “Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilations”. Female genital mutilation is a degrading practice that does serious harm to women’s physical and moral integrity. Today, more than 100 million women and young girls are the victims of a practice that is justified under false cultural and religious pretens…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28?

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Preventing and combating corrupt practices and the transfer of proceeds of corruption, facilitating asset recovery and returning such assets to legitimate owners, in particular to the countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to …
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 103?

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Philippines, who wishes to speak in explanation of position.
Mr. De Vega (Philippines)
The Philippines is taking the floor to recall an incident that occurred at the time of the adoption of draft resolution A/C.3/67/L.10, entitled “Realizing the Millennium Development Goals and other internationally agreed development goals for persons with disabilities towards 2015 and beyond” in the Third Committee, adopted a few moments ago as resolution 67/140. At the time of the adoption of t…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/67/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (6)
✗ No (54)
✓ Yes (128)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 68? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.” May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 67?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/67/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (65)
✗ No (32)
✓ Yes (86)
Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position following the adoption of the draft resolutions.
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation would like to clarify its principled position, reject resolution 67/181 and dissociate itself from the consensus of the Assembly. All human rights issues must be considered in the Human Rights Council’s Univeral Periodic Review mechanism, rather than in plenary meeting of the General Assembly. The United Nations must no longer be abused to advance the political proposals of Western…
Ms. Li Xiaomei (China)
The Chinese delegation supports the statement just made by the representative of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. China dissociates itself from resolution 67/181.
Ms. Alsaleh (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on the resolution on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (resolution 67/181). We would like to express our regret that some States insist on submitting draft resolutions dealing with the situation of human rights for specific political reasons, which jeopardize the credibility of, and the political and legal terms…
Ms. Astiasarán Arias (Cuba)
The delegation of Cuba disassociates itself from resolution 67/181, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. Cuba has maintained a long-standing position of principle against country-specific resolutions that seek to accuse developing countries. Such resolutions are politically motivated, have nothing to do with the protection of human rights and do not c…
Ms. Calcinari Van Der Velde (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
Our country voted against resolutions 67/182 and 67/183 and wishes to state that it disassociates itself from the consensus on resolution 67/181. In line with the principles that govern my country’s foreign policy, we reject the politically motivated practice noted by some countries of submitting resolutions against sovereign States. That shows that the draft resolutions in the report contained …
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 69. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/67/457/Add.4)
The Acting President
May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of the report of the Third Committee contained in document A/67/457/Add.4?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 68?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/67/PV.59 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (172)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational …
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of the United States of America, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote following the voting.
Mr. Erdman (United States of America)
As President Obama said in this Hall almost three months ago, “the road is hard but the destination is clear: a secure, Jewish State of Israel and an independent, prosperous Palestine” (A/67/PV.6, p. 14) With that goal in mind, we remain deeply troubled by the repetitive and disproportionate number of one-sided General Assembly resolutions condemning Israel. There are a total 17 such resolutions,…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 52? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/67/PV.59 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (169)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 53? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.59 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt it, as orally revised by the Rapporteur of the Committ…
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Congo informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 60.

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.48 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 95? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/67/PV.48 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (25)
✗ No (22)
✓ Yes (135)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 11 of draft resolution V. I shall put that paragraph to the vote first.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution V as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “High-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Preventing and combating illicit brokering activities”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the twelfth and thirteenth preambular paragraphs of draft resolution XIV. I shall first put to the vote the twelfth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIV, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote the thirteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIV, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Decreasing the operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the eighth preambular paragraph. I shall first put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “United Nations study on disarmament and non-proliferation education”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Information on confidence-building measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.117 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 146.

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.93 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Unforeseen extraordinary expenses for the biennium 2012-2013”. For the time being, the text of the draft resolution is contained in document A/C.5/66/L.21. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2012-2013”. For the time being, the text of the draft resolution is contained in document A/C.5/66/L.22. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Capital Master Plan”. For the time being, the text of the draft decision is contained in document A/C.5/66/L.8. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position following the adoption of the draft resolutions and the decision.
Mr. Ayzouki (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation voted against section IX, on special political missions, of resolution 66/247 owing to our concerns about the resources to be allocated in accordance with the provisions of that part of the resolution. The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Terje Roed-Larsen, is continuing to exceed the scope of his mandate under Security Council resolution 1559 (2004) to monitor bilateral…
Mr. Ovsyanko (Belarus)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on section VIII of resolution 66/247. Belarus supports the efforts of the Fifth Committee and the General Assembly to closely study the programmes that have financial implications for the regular budget of the United Nations. Our country joined in the overall consensus on the resolution just adopted so as to support valuable proposals and ideas that, i…
Mr. Prokhorov (Russian Federation)
We would like make a statement with regard to resolution 66/248, on the proposed programme budget for the biennium 2012-2013. We note the importance and the necessity of adopting today’s resolution for the work of the Organization over the next two years. At the same time, we would like to state our position on the interpretation of section 24 of the budget, on human rights. We view as unaccepta…
Mr. Beck (Solomon Islands)
Solomon Islands would like to explain its vote on section IX of draft resolution A/C.5/66/L.19, on the concept of the responsibility to protect. This is a subject that is currently, in our view, under discussion in the General Assembly. The Assembly remains the chief policymaking body of the United Nations, and we would like to see funds allocated on the basis of to General Assembly-mandated acti…

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.91 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 25? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.91 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
The President
We will now take action on draft resolution IV, entitled “Agricultural technology for development”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Fa…
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central America”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who wishes to speak in explanation of position.
Mr. Ovalles-Santos (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
I take the floor in order to set forth the position of my delegation with regard to resolution 66/194, entitled “Protection of coral reefs for sustainable livelihoods and development”. In the context of the resolution’s adoption, I should like to reiterate the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s reservation with regard to the paragraphs referring to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the …
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.1) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it one draft resolution recommended by the…
The President
We now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Contribution of the ninth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Arrangements for accreditation and participation in the preparatory process and in the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development of relevant non-governmental organizations and other major groups”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19. (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.2) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (c) International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.3) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it one draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We w…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.4) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in pa…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.5) The President (spoke in Arab…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (f) Convention on Biological Diversity Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.6) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (f) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (g) Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on its twenty-sixth session Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.7) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (g) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (h) Harmony with Nature Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.8) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take action on the draft reso…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (h) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (i) Sustainable mountain development Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.9) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take a decision…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (i) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (j) Promotion of new and renewable sources of energy Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.10) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will no…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (j) of agenda item 19? It was so decided.
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19.

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108?

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 33 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the promotion and protection of the rights of children”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 65 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the realization of the Millennium Development Goals and other internationally agreed development goals for persons with disabilities”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The draft decision contained in paragraph 36 of the report is entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
I call on the observer of the Holy See.
Mr. Bené (Holy See)
On the adoption this morning of resolution 66/126 on the preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family, my delegation takes this opportunity to affirm the central role of the family in the life of every human person, community and society. Affirmed in international instruments, the family, founded on the marriage of one man and one woman, is…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) to (c)?

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Strengthening crime prevention and criminal justice responses to protect cultural property, especially with regard to its trafficking”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision in paragraph 26, entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107?

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 62?

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now invite delegations to turn to paragraph 27 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/66/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (53)
✓ Yes (130)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the right of peoples to self-determination”, contained in paragraph 20 of the Third Committee’s report contained in document A/66/461. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 68?

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 21 of its report, entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the observance of the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims”. The Third Committee adopted the draft decision. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I give the floor to the representative of the Holy See.
Mr. Bené (Holy See)
In regard to the adoption of resolution 66/136 on the report of the Human Rights Council (A/66/53) this morning, my delegation takes this opportunity to draw attention to Human Rights Council resolution 17/19, contained in the report. As my delegation has stated in other forums, no international consensus exists regarding the terms of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, which are ill-def…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 64?

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Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 69. (b) Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Report of the Third Committee (A/66/462/Add.2)
The President
The Assembly has before it 23 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 108 of its report. We will now take decisions on draft resolutions I to XXIII, one by one. After all decisions have been taken, representatives will have the opportunity to explain their votes or positions. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “The universal, indivisible, interrelated, inter…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly will turn now to draft resolution IV, entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly will turn now to draft resolution V, entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly will turn now to draft resolution VI, entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The right to food”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will turn now to draft resolution IX, entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested. Against: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,…
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will turn now to draft resolution XI, entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Promotion of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/66/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (63)
✗ No (30)
✓ Yes (89)
Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation totally rejects resolution 66/174 as a politically motivated product of plotting and fabrication. There have never been violations of human rights in my country such as are mentioned in the resolution. The sponsors of the resolution introduced it in an effort to overthrow our political and social system by increasing international pressure on the Democratic People’s Republic of Kore…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 69. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/66/462/Add.4)
The President
May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of the report of the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 69?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 69.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/66/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (162)
Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bel…
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bot…
The Acting President
I give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Khazaee (Islamic Republic of Iran)
We voted in favour of all resolutions under agenda item 53, including resolutions 66/76, 66/77, 66/78 and 66/79, in order to join other members of the General Assembly in showing our solidarity and sympathy with the Palestinian people. My delegation wishes to re-emphasize, however, that it will continue to maintain its long-standing position on the resolutions relating to the Palestinian issue. …
Mrs. Davidovich (Israel)
Year after year, the General Assembly rubber-stamps these same resolutions condemning Israel, regardless of the facts on the ground. They distort the truth. They undermine the credibility of this body. They contribute nothing to advancing peace in our region. Israel would like to take this opportunity to thank the Member States that have stood up and voiced their clear opposition to these destru…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 53? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/66/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 2 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (165)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational …
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 52? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. Draft resolution IV was adopted by the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes …
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herz…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, B…
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”, recommended by the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) in paragraph 28 of its report. The Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 60? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 81? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 79? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We turn next to draft resolution V, entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkin…
The Acting President
We turn last to draft resolution VI, entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darus…
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its Preparatory Committee”. I shall first put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbu…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution VI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, B…
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IX, entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution X, entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of the draft resolution, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Ba…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution X as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, B…
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XI, entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XII, entitled “Transparency in armaments”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5 (b), 5 and 7. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia,…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia an…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 (b) of draft resolution XII, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 7 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, B…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 1 and 9. I shall first put to the vote paragraph 1, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Ant…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 9 of draft resolution XIII, on which a separate recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), …
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana…

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.106 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Reformed procedures for determining reimbursement to Member States for contingent-owned equipment”. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Closed peacekeeping missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 143.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/65/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 3 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (32)
✗ No (22)
✓ Yes (104)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 66.

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Trafficking in women and girls”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now invite delegations to turn to paragraph 39 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28 and its sub-items (a) and (b)? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Realizing the Millennium Development Goals for persons with disabilities towards 2015 and beyond”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Report considered by the General Assembly in connection with social development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) to (d)? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/65/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (52)
✓ Yes (127)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 67? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 61? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Twelfth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/65/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (59)
✗ No (45)
✓ Yes (78)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 68. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and followup to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/65/456/Add.4) The President (spoke in French): May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of the report of the Third Committee? It was so decid…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 68? It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 68.

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.69 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Protection of coral reefs for sustainable livelihoods and development”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “International Year for Sustainable Energy for All”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 20. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/65/436/Add.1) The President (spoke in French): The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions recommended by the Seco…
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution II, entitled “Followup of the International Year of Sanitation, 2008”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution III, entitled “International Year of Water Cooperation, 2013”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 20. (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/65/436/Add.2) The President (spoke in French): The Assembly has before it two dr…
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution II, entitled “Follow-up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 20. (c) International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Report of the Second Committee (A/65/436/Add.3) The President (spoke in French): The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 14 of its report. The Assembly will now take action on the two draft re…
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution II, entitled “International cooperation to reduce the impact of the El Niño problem”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I give the floor to the representative of Chile in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Berguño (Chile)
I wish to make a statement on resolution 65/157, just adopted, on the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction. The delegation of Chile would like to congratulate the Polish delegation on facilitating this positive resolution, as well as those of Peru and Morocco, which coordinated the position for the Group of 77. I recall that our country was affected early this year by one of the largest…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 20. (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind Report of the Second Committee (A/65/436/Add.4) The President (spoke in French): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. The Assembly will now take…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 20. (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/65/436/Add.5) The President (spoke in French): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution …
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 20. (f) Convention on Biological Diversity Report of the Second Committee (A/65/436/Add.6)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of its report. The Assembly will now take action on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of sub-item (f) of agenda item 20. (g) Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on its eleventh special session Report of the Second Committee (A/65/436/Add.7)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. The Assembly will now take action on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now give the floor to the representatives of those countries who have requested to speak in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Khalil (Egypt)
The delegation of Egypt would like to explain its position on resolution 65/162, just adopted, concerning the report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on its eleventh special session. Egypt welcomes the adoption of the resolution, which requests, in paragraph 17, that UNEP, without prejudice to the final institutional arrangements for the intergovernmenta…
Mr. Loayza Barea (Plurinational State of Bolivia)
The delegations of Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and the Plurinational State of Bolivia joined in the consensus on resolution 65/162, which has just been adopted. However, we would like to clarify our position on some important points that we wish to be included in the record of this meeting. We joined the consensus in the understanding that the science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem…

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Preparations for the Twelfth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 104? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Follow-up to the tenth anniversary of the International Year of the Family and beyond”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Proclamation of 2010 as International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Cooperatives in social development”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Delegations are now invited to turn to paragraph 41 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Overview of the World Social Situation 2009”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 61 and its sub-items (a) to (c)? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Delegations are invited now to turn to paragraph 31 of the report to take action on draft decisions I and II. Draft decision I is entitled “Commemoration of the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action”. The Third Committee adopted draft decision I. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. The Third Committee adopted draft decision II. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to do the same?
The President
I give the floor to the representative of Israel, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of position on the decisions just taken.
Mrs. Shahar Ben-Ami (Israel)
It is fitting that this morning the General Assembly has adopted a resolution reaffirming the principles enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women which, itself, was adopted by the Assembly 30 years ago this very day. The State of Israel would like to take this opportunity to voice its complete support for the resolution on the Convention (resolut…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 62 and its sub-items (a) and (b).

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I give the floor to the representative of Israel, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mrs. Shahar Ben-Ami (Israel)
Israel has growing concerns about a significant part of the working methods of the Human Rights Council, as reflected in its report. This year, nevertheless, Israel decided to join consensus on resolution 64/143 in the spirit of constructive engagement and in the hope that the Council will make a shift to professional, evenhanded treatment of human rights in order to begin to earn the legitimacy …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 64? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 41? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.65 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I call on the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Ms. Pérez Álvarez (Cuba)
Regarding resolution 64/152, which the Assembly has just adopted, Cuba would like to state that it maintains its traditional position of principle against all types of discrimination for any reason whatsoever — race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, economic position, birth or any other social status. Cuba voted in favour of the amendment pro…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 69? It was so decided. (b) Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Report of the Third Committee (A/64/439/Add.2 (Part II)) The Acting President: Members will recall that the As…
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
I have the honour to deliver the following statement on behalf of the States members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on the occasion of the General Assembly’s consideration of the report of the Third Committee contained in document A/64/439/Add.2 (Part II). The position of OIC member States on the issue of defamation of religions is based on the provisions of international i…
The Acting President
I am sorry to interrupt the speaker, but the 10-minute period is up. May I therefore ask her to be kind enough to conclude her statement?
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
The OIC group calls upon States to take all possible legal and administrative measures to prevent the repetition or continuation of campaigns for anti-Islamic regulations, as these constitute deliberate offensive acts, which greatly impinge on the right to the freedom of thought, conscience and religion of the followers of Islam. The OIC expects the international community to express its unequi…
The Acting President
We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I to XX, one by one. After all the decisions have been taken, representatives will again have the opportunity to explain their votes or positions. Draft resolution I is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. I have been informed by the Secretariat th…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Combating defamation of religions”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Democratic …
The Acting President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burun…
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The right to food”. I call on the representative of Cuba on a point of order.
Mrs. Pérez Álvarez (Cuba)
We would like to call attention to operative paragraph 13 of draft resolution V, on the right to food. We recall that when the draft resolution was adopted in the Third Committee, an oral correction was made to that paragraph. Operative paragraph 13 should thus read as follows: (spoke in English) “Urges States that have not yet done so to favourably consider becoming parties to the Convention o…
The Acting President
The General Assembly takes note of that. It will be reflected in the final text. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina F…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. Draft resolution IV was adopted by the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes …
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 59.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/65/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (169)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 52?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/65/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (169)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 51.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/65/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (11)
✗ No (49)
✓ Yes (124)
Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services”. The representative of Nigeria has submitted an oral amendment to paragraph 2 of draft resolution V, entitled “United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services”, to the effect that paragraph 2 now reads: “Expresses its appreciation to all Member States and organizations th…
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution V, as amended, without a vote?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Regional confidencebuilding measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98?

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
The representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran has asked to speak in explanation of vote or position on the draft resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Seifi Pargou (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation would like to put on record that it did not participate in the voting on resolution 65/85, “Report of the Conference on Disarmament”, based on reasons outlined by our delegation during the relevant meeting of the First Committee.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.60 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Italy and Nicaragua advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of Lebanon advised the Secreta…
The President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “Treaty on a Nuclear- Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Myanmar advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Armenia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Against: Israel, Micronesia (Federated States of), Palau, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstain…
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on paragraph 15 of draft resolution XII.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Kyrgyzstan advised the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on paragraph 5 of draft resolution XIV.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weaponfree world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on paragraph 12 of draft resolution XV.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XV as a whole, entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Bilateral reductions of strategic nuclear arms and the new framework for strategic relations”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 7 of draft resolution XVII.
The President
The First Committee adopted without a vote draft resolution XVII as a whole. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIX, entitled “Information on confidence-building measures in the field of conventional arms”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.57 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Part three of the UNCITRAL Legislative Guide on Insolvency Law”. The Sixth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 77?

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.101 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The draft decision is entitled “Closed peacekeeping missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Russian Federation to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions and decisions just adopted.
Mr. Prokhorov (Russian Federation)
The Russian Federation welcomes the agreement on resolution on cross-cutting issues in peacekeeping, especially in the context of the failed attempts to do so in the past two sessions. We believe that this year the consensus was achieved thanks to many factors, and we would like to comment in particular on two. First, we note the special role of the coordinator of this agenda item, Mr. Danilo Ro…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 146.

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. This draft resolution is in two parts. Part A is entitled “General”. Part B is entitled “Individual Territories”. The Special Political and Decolonization Commi…
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. Against: Israel, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America [Subsequently, the delegation of Cambodia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Cambodia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 39?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/64/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 6 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (167)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Cambodia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Cambodia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 32?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/64/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (167)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Cambodia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 31?

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.55 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? A separate recorded vote has been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph of the draft resolution. Is there any objection to this request? As there is none, I shall first put t…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 97?

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.66 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 55? (b) Preventing and combating corrupt practices and transfer of assets of illicit origin and returning such assets, in particular to the countries of origin, consistent with the United Nations Convention against Corruption Report of the Second Committee (A/64/422/Add.2) T…
The Acting President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution II, entitled “Science and technology for development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 55?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 55.

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.93 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The draft decision is entitled “Closed peacekeeping missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 132.

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.79 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now call on the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Diab (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation’s explanation of position concerns section IV of the resolution just adopted, entitled “Special subjects relating to the programme budget for the biennium 2008-2009”. Our delegation would like to reiterate its position regarding the logical framework for the budget of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004). That …
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 118.

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.74 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 62?

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Follow-up to the implementation of the International Year of Volunteers”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Literacy Decade: education for all”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. McMahan (United States of America)
With respect to resolution 63/150, I would like to draw attention to the explanation made by the United States on 25 November regarding what is now the fifth preambular paragraph. I would also like to note that 93 members of the Third Committee either voted against or abstained on a proposed amendment to include that paragraph in this resolution.
Mrs. Eilon Shahar (Israel)
I would like to refer to resolution 63/150, just adopted by consensus, and give a brief explanation of position. Israel is committed to the advancement of the rights of persons with disabilities and several steps have already been initiated in Israel with a view to promoting the implementation of the Convention. With regard to the resolution, we would like to thank the delegation of the Philippi…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 55?

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 39?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/63/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (7)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (173)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 63?

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Supporting efforts to end obstetric fistula”. This resolution was orally corrected by Senegal. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution IV, as orally corrected?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of the United States of America in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. McMahan (United States of America)
The United States disassociates itself from the consensus on resolution 63/159 just adopted on the follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twentythird special session of the General Assembly. At this time I would like to draw members’ attention to the explanation of position made by the Un…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 56?

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Combating defamation of religions”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “International Year of Human Rights Learning”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ukraine advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. I call on the representative of Uganda.
Ms. Awino Kafeero (Uganda)
Uganda is taking the floor on behalf of the member States of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to introduce oral amendments to operative subparagraph 6 (b) of draft resolution XV. We would like to propose inserting the phrase “peoples under foreign occupation”, before the word “refugees”. We would also like to propose a second amendment to the same subparagraph by deleting the phrase “, …
Ms. Schlyter (Sweden)
I take the floor with some regret with regard to the fact that amendments have been proposed to the draft resolution. The Third Committee already voted on these amendments, and both were defeated. Since we voted separately on both these points in the Committee, and in order to make it easier for all delegations present here today to state their positions, I would propose that we also vote on bot…
Mr. Attiya (Egypt)
My delegation is taking the floor as a member of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and to align itself with the statement made by Uganda and the amendments presented by the OIC. My delegation only wishes to draw the attention of members of the General Assembly to the fact that the amendments just read out and presented orally by the representative of Uganda are reflected in documen…
The Acting President
I ask the representative of Uganda to kindly repeat both amendments.
Ms. Awino Kafeero (Uganda)
The proposed amendments would read as follows. In paragraph 6 (b), before the word “refugees”, we request the insertion of the phrase “peoples under foreign occupation,”. The second amendment we are requesting in the same paragraph would be to replace the phrase “, including sexual orientation,” with the word “whatsoever”. We have no objection to holding two separate votes.
Ms. Schlyter (Sweden)
Given the fact that this situation has been brought up rather suddenly, delegations did not expect to have a vote today, so I would also like to explain very briefly the serious concerns that my delegation and all the other sponsors have with these amendments. Of course, this was also explained extensively at the time of the vote in the Committee, where these amendments were defeated. Briefly, t…
The Acting President
The representative of Uganda has submitted oral amendments to operative paragraph 6 (b) of draft resolution XV. In accordance with rule 90 of the rules of procedure, the Assembly will first take a decision on the first amendment submitted by the representative of Uganda. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda,…
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the second amendment submitted by the representative of Uganda. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Comoros, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, Ethi…

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.67 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 74? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. This draft resolution is in two parts. Part A is entitled “General”; part B is entitled “Individual Territories”. The Special Political and Decolonization Commi…
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswa…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, …
The Acting President
We now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We turn next to draft decision II, entitled “Increase in the membership of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 37? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/63/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (171)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Be…
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Da…
The Acting President
I call on the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Hosseini (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation voted in favour of all draft resolutions under agenda items 29 and 30 in order to join the other members of the General Assembly in showing our solidarity and sympathy with the Palestinian people. However, my delegation wishes to re-emphasize that it will continue to maintain its long-standing position on the resolutions relating to the Palestinian issue. In the same vein, we would …
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 30? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/63/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (173)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 29?

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.61 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Fellowship Training and Advisory Services”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 90? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.61 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, B…
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, C…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cô…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Buru…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. I give the floor to the representative of France.
Mr. Delacroix (France)
The French delegation was the only delegation that had asked for a vote when draft resolution XII was before the First Committee. My delegation does not wish to renew its request for a vote in plenary meeting, but rather will make a brief explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolution.
The Acting President
May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XII without a vote? I see no objection.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and He…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam,…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Missiles”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclear-weapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Information on confidencebuilding measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Towards a nuclearweapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 4. Is there any objection to that request? As I see none, I shall now put operative paragraph 4 to the vote.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Compliance with non-proliferation, arms limitation and disarmament agreements and commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.53 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft decision IV is entitled “Accreditation of intergovernmental organizations to the Follow-up International Conference on Financing for Development to Review the Implementation of the Monterrey Consensus (Doha, 29 November-2 December 2008)”. The Second Committee adopted draft decision IV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft decision V is entitled “Accreditation of non-governmental organizations to the Follow-up International Conference on Financing for Development to Review the Implementation of the Monterrey Consensus (Doha, 29 November-2 December 2008)”. The Second Committee adopted draft decision V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 48.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/63/PV.72 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (52)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (123)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 51? It was so decided. (b) International migration and development Report of the Second Committee (A/63/416/Add.2) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. We will now take a decis…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 51?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/63/PV.72 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 3 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (165)
Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 49. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/63/414/Add.1) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Comm…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 49? It was so decided. (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/63/414/Add.2) The Acting Pres…
The Acting President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution II, entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 49? It was so decided. (c) International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Report of the Second Committee (A/63/414/Add.3) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 19 of its report. We will now …
The Acting President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution II, entitled “International Strategy for Disaster Reduction”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution III, entitled “Natural disasters and vulnerability”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 49? It was so decided. (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/63/414/Add.5) The Acting President: The Ass…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 49? It was so decided. (f) Convention on Biological Diversity Report of the Second Committee (A/63/414/Add.6) The Acting President: The General Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a …
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (f) of agenda item 49? It was so decided. (g) Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on its tenth special session Report of the Second Committee (A/63/414/Add.7) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (g) of agenda item 49? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/62/PV.109 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The draft decision is entitled “Use of 300-series and 100-series appointments”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 140.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.76 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 1 surprising vote — country whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (53)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (130)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the promotion and protection of the rights of children”. May I take that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation would like to explain its vote with respect to the resolution just adopted entitled “Rights of the child”. We voted in favour of the resolution. I would like to reaffirm that the Syrian Arab Republic is very practical in its approach to the rights of the child, using its national legislative and legal frameworks to promote and protect these rights. Our delegation has signed and rati…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 66?

Vote Consensus — A/62/PV.76 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation has asked to speak in order to explain its position on resolution 62/124, entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, just adopted by the Assembly. My delegation joined the consensus because it believes that it is important to provide a dignified life to the refugees and the forcibly displaced until they are guaranteed a dignified return to their homelan…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 42? It was so decided. Agenda item 62 Social development Report of the Third Committee (A/62/432) The President: The Assembly has before it six draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 47 of its report and one draft decision recommended by the Committee in parag…
Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar)
Upon instructions from my Government, I would like to place on record our explanation of position regarding draft resolution I, entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth: youth in the global economy — promoting youth participation in social and economic development”, included in the report of the Third Committee in document A/62/432. This is the first time that my Government has cosponso…
The President
We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I to VI and the draft decision, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth: youth in the global economy — promoting youth participation in social and economic development”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? It was so decided. Agenda item …
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
I wish to explain Syria’s position on resolution 62/134, entitled “Eliminating rape and other forms of sexual violence in all their manifestations, including in conflict and related situations”. My delegation joined the consensus on the resolution in its belief in the importance and sensitivity of addressing this issue in all its manifestations, given its close relationship to the advancement of…
Mr. Rees (United States of America)
The United States must dissociate itself from the consensus on resolution 62/137, entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”, for the reasons that we stated in the Third Committee.
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 63.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.76 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (5)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 69? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/62/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.76 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (3)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the elimination of racism and racial discrimination”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.76 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (54)
✓ Yes (129)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Combating defamation of religions”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comor…
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX, entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”, has been orally corrected by the Rapporteur. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt resolution IX, as orally corrected?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Centr…
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape V…
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso,…
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussa…
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, …
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted the draft decision. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now give the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote following the voting.
Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt)
Egypt voted against resolution 62/149, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, because it contradicts several internationally agreed and respected religious, legal and practical elements and consideration. Like other religions, Islam respects human dignity and the sanctity of life, for life is a gift from God to all human beings equally. The death penalty is therefore restricted t…
Mr. Rastam (Malaysia)
I take the floor to explain my country’s position in reference to draft resolution I entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, as contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/62/439/Add.2). Malaysia firmly believes in the protection and promotion of human rights and upholds the rule of law. Every State has the right to choose its own political, economic, social, cultural and le…
Ms. Zhang Dan (China)
The Chinese delegation expresses its regret that the Assembly has been obliged to discuss the issue of the death penalty in plenary meeting. Resolution 62/149, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, is the result of pressure exerted by some countries, using the death penalty as a pretext. The fact that the Third Committee had to resort to a vote on the draft resolution and that 8…

Vote Consensus — A/62/PV.75 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.
The President
The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has submitted an oral amendment to operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution V. In accordance with rule 90 of the rules of procedure, the Assembly will first take a decision on the amendment submitted by the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the oral amendment submitted by the representative o…
The President
We turn now to the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Political and Decolonization Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
Mr. Virella (Spain)
With regard to resolution 62/118 just adopted, entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”, the delegation of Spain would like to make the following statement. Spain joined the consensus on resolution 62/118. Spain supports the …
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of the United Kingdom, who wishes to make a statement in exercise of the right of reply.
Mr. Johnston (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
In response to the statement we have just heard, I would like to refer briefly to the right of reply that we gave during the discussion on this item in the Fourth Committee and to underline in particular that the United Kingdom does not accept that the existence of a sovereignty dispute overrides the principle of self-determination. That remains our position on this issue.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 40? It was so decided. Agenda item 121 (continued) Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly Report of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) (A/62/413) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it a draft decision recommended by the Special Po…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.75 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 3 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (165)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Bolivia, Burkina Faso and the Sudan advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of the United States of America advised th…
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria…
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Salsabili (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation voted in favour of resolutions 62/108 and 62/109 under item 33, “Report of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories”, in order to reiterate our solidarity and sympathy with the Palestinian people. Our positions with regard to the question of Palestine are well known and, th…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 33?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.75 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (170)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Bolivia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 32?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.61 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (9)
✗ No (52)
✓ Yes (120)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific.” The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures, activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 99.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.61 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 7 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (15)
✗ No (55)
✓ Yes (109)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A separate vote has been requested on the operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution IV. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain,…
The Acting President
We will now vote on draft resolution IV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, C…
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “National legislation on transfers of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, C…
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bela…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Nauru advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of France advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Treaty on the South-East Asia Nuclear- Weapon-Free Zone (Bangkok Treaty)”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate votes have been requested on the words “and South Asia” in operative paragraph 6 and on operative paragraph 6 as a whole of draft resolution XIV. As there is no objection to those requests, I shall first put to the vote the words “and South Asia” in operative paragraph 6, on which a separate, r…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 6 as a whole, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Decreasing the operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Bulgaria advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Prevention of the illicit transfer and unauthorized access to and use of man-portable air defence systems”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.93 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Financing of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position on the decisions just taken.
Mr. Hussain (Pakistan)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of 77 and China regarding draft resolution I contained in document A/61/592/Add.4. The Group of 77 and China wishes to express its high appreciation for the important work of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a principal organ of the United Nations. We would like to reaffirm Article 32 of the Statute of the ICJ, whereby the salaries of …
Mr. Adsett (Canada)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand (CANZ). The CANZ delegations join the consensus today on the adoption of draft resolution I, on conditions of service and compensation for international judges, but wish to explain their position. The CANZ delegations have tremendous respect both for the work of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and for the quality …
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 117.

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98?

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 69? It was so decided. (c) Participation of volunteers, “White Helmets”, in the activities of the United Nations in the field of humanitarian relief, rehabilitation and technical cooperation for development Report of the Second Committee (A/61/429/Add.2) The President: The Assemb…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 69 and of agenda item 69 as a whole?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/61/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 3 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (170)
Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 53? (b) Follow up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.2) The President: The Assembly has befo…
The President
Draft resolution II, entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 53? (c) International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.3) The President: The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 19 of its report. We will now take a decision on the three…
The President
Draft resolution II, entitled “International cooperation to reduce the impact of the El Nino phenomenon”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution III, entitled “Natural disasters and vulnerability”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 53? (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of mankind Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.4) The President: The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of its report. In the Committe…
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Japan for an explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Ito (Japan)
At the plenary meeting of the Second Committee on 8 December, my delegation requested a separate vote on this resolution. This time we did not call for a separate vote, but voted in favour of the resolution. However, Japan still has reservations about the structure of operative paragraph 10, which relates to the institutional linkage between the United Nations and the secretariat of the United Na…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 53? (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.5) The President: The Assembly has before it a draft reso…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 53? (f) Convention on Biological Diversity Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.6) The President: The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 13 of its report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I …
The President
Draft resolution II, entitled “Convention on Biological Diversity”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (f) of agenda item 53? (g) Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on its ninth special session Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.7) The President: The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (g) of agenda item 53 and of agenda item 53 as a whole?

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Assistance for refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who wishes to speak in explanation of position following the adoption of the draft resolutions.
Mr. Cabello Guerra (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
With regard to the adoption of resolution 61/137, entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela would like to reaffirm its commitment to the protection of refugees in accordance with the 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees to the Convention on that subject, of which we have been a party since 2 July 1986. The Government o…
The President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of position. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 41?

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.104 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Strengthening the capacity of the United Nations to manage and sustain peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The oral draft decision is entitled “Closed peacekeeping missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 132.

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the advancement of women”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda 61?

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 60?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/61/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (176)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled, “Report of the Secretary-General on the universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 66?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/61/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (6)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (12)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I give the floor to the representative of Finland, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of vote after the voting.
Mr. Jokinen (Finland)
It was our intention to explain our vote before the voting, but, with your indulgence, Madam President, I will do so now. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The acceding countries Bulgaria and Romania, the candidate countries the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia a…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 65?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/61/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (118)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Composition of the staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Brunei Darussalam informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Combating defamation of religions”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chile, Chi…
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Promotion of equitable and mutually respectful dialogue on human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, De…
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cent…
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Hostage-taking”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraph 4 and operative paragraph 5 (b). If there are no objections to those requests, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 4. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 (b) of draft resolution XX. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XX as a whole, as amended. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now call on the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic for an explanation of vote.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/61/PV.79 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (10)
✗ No (8)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Be…
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam,…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 32.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/61/PV.79 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (169)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Her…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 31? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.79 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. This draft resolution is in two parts. Part A is entitled “General”. Part B is entitled “Individual Territories”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorde…
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botsw…
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, B…
The President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes or positions.
Mr. Romeu (Spain)
The Spanish delegation voted in favour of resolution 61/128, which refers to various Non-Self-Governing Territories. Spain supports the application of the principle of self-determination to the Territories included in that omnibus resolution. At the same time, my delegation recalls that the principle of self-determination is not the only important principle involved in carrying out the decoloniz…
Mr. Limeres (Argentina)
The Argentine delegation regrets that the General Assembly has again faced a voting scenario on this question, breaking once more with the decade-long tradition whereby resolutions on this item have been adopted by consensus. My country has always supported the efforts of the international community to find a political solution that is just, definitive and mutually acceptable to all parties invo…
Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica)
My delegation reaffirms that Costa Rica has always believed that the decolonization process should be governed by the provisions of resolution 1514 (XV) of 1960, which declared the inalienable right to selfdetermination for all peoples. In 1975, Costa Rica held a seat on the Security Council. Since that time, faithful to the letter and spirit of the United Nations Charter and to the aforemention…
Mr. Charwath (Austria)
I would like to explain Austria’s vote on resolution 61/125 on the question of Western Sahara, under agenda item 39. Austria regrets that it was not possible to achieve consensus on the resolution on the question of Western Sahara. We would certainly have preferred the resolution to be adopted by consensus, and we hope that that will again be possible next year. We voted in favour of the draft …
Mr. Hanz (Germany)
Germany deeply regrets the fact that it was not possible for the parties to reach agreement on this year’s resolution on the question of Western Sahara. Germany voted in favour of this year’s resolution for consistency’s sake. The text is identical to last year’s resolution, on which both parties had reached consensus. We would like expressly to state that our vote must not be interpreted as a p…
Mr. Ba-Omar (Oman)
My delegation abstained in the voting on draft resolution I, contained in document A/61/415, “Question of Western Sahara”. My Government took that position because the two parties were not able to reach agreement on a text. We would like to state for the record that Security Council resolution 1495 (2003) considers the peace plan as the best political solution, based on its approval by the two pa…
Mr. Wenaweser (Liechtenstein)
Liechtenstein has just voted in favour of the draft resolution on Western Sahara, which is virtually identical to the one adopted last year by consensus. Given the lack of progress in settling the matter, Liechtenstein believes it would have been inappropriate to changing its position. My delegation deeply regrets that the negotiations between the parties did not lead to mutual understanding. Ho…
Mr. Pereyra (Peru)
Concerning the question of Western Sahara, Peru has always maintained that it supports the efforts of the United Nations to arrive at a solution that is acceptable to the parties and is in keeping with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. My delegation would like to express its concern at the current deadlock in the negotiations. We urge all parties to heed the appea…
Mr. Baum (Switzerland)
The draft resolution before the Assembly today on the question of Western Sahara is simply an updated version of the one adopted by consensus at the sixtieth session of the General Assembly. At that time, Switzerland had supported the consensus that was arrived at between the parties. We regret that it was impossible to arrive at such a consensus this year. In the absence of any major progress t…
Mr. Vidouris (Greece)
Greece would like to make a statement in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted on the question of Western Sahara, on which we voted in favour. In that regard, we would like to reiterate, as is mentioned in the resolution, that the lack of progress in the settlement of the dispute on Western Sahara remains a source of potential instability in the region and obstructs the economic deve…
Mr. Mantovani (Italy)
Italy is deeply concerned at the present stalemate in the Western Sahara, particularly with respect to its consequences for the civilian population. Italy is strongly committed to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, among which is the purpose of developing friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of p…
Ms. Pierce (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The United Kingdom voted in favour of the resolution on Western Sahara. We previously voted for the draft resolution at the committee stage. The United Kingdom acknowledges the considerable efforts made to reach a consensus on the text of the draft resolution and regrets that a consensus text could not be agreed. The United Kingdom notes that the text is based closely on the resolution agreed at …
Mr. Song Young-wan (Republic of Korea)
My delegation expresses its deep regret that this year, despite strenuous efforts by the parties concerned, consensus was not possible on the resolution on Western Sahara. The Government of the Republic of Korea has supported the position that the question of Western Sahara should be resolved through a mutually acceptable political solution based on the principle of self-determination, in line wi…
Mr. Cato (Philippines)
Like those who spoke before us, the Philippines would have preferred that the resolution on the question of Western Sahara be adopted without a vote, as we did last year. The Philippines abstained, because we would like to encourage our good friends Algeria and Morocco to exert extra efforts to find agreement and move the process forward. We would like to underscore, however, that the Philippine…
Mr. Malhotra (India)
India supports efforts aimed at a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution to the question of Western Sahara. We believe that such a solution can be reached through dialogue in a spirit of cooperation. We share the sense of disappointment that it was not possible to work out a consensus this year on the General Assembly resolution on the question of Western Sahara. India’s abstent…

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.67 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 91? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.67 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Ca…
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Be…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, B…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Her…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. I give the floor to the representative of South Africa, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote before the voting.
Mr. Paschalis (South Africa)
I am taking the floor to propose a minor editorial correction to draft resolution A/C.1/61/L.15, “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. As delegations are aware, the draft resolution is coordinated annually on a rotational basis among Colombia, Japan and South Africa, and was this year introduced by my delegation. While a report was indeed issued at the end of t…
The Acting President
A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape V…
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Declaration of a fourth disarmament decade”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Re…
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate votes have been requested on the words “and South Asia” in operative paragraph 5 and on operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XI. As there is no objection to those requests, I shall first put to the vote the words “and South Asia” in operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution XI, o…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 as a whole, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burki…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its Preparatory Committee”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 7 of draft resolution XIV. As there is no objection to that request, I shall put to the vote operative paragraph 7 of draft resolution XIV, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was…
The Acting President
I will now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “United Nations study on disarmament and non-proliferation education”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Pakistan advised the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bo…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Sierra Leone advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of agenda item 153. The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Sixth Committee before it.

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 78? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.92 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 136.

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.69 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Unforeseen and extraordinary expenses for the biennium 2006-2007”. The Fifth Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2006-2007”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives wishing to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted. Sir Emyr Jones Parry (United Kingdom): I have the pleasure to speak on behalf of the European Union. Tonight’s agreement is a good outcome for the United Nations. We have a two-year budget with substantial resources and an assessment for one year, which means that all…
The President
I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for his greetings related to the Christmas celebration.
Mr. Neil (Jamaica)
The Group of 77 and China agreed to the adoption, without a vote, of the resolution on the biennium budget for 2006-2007 and the accompanying appropriations resolution. However, we have to express some serious concerns and reservations. First, as to process, as you yourself have said frequently, Mr. President, negotiations and decisionmaking in the United Nations should be conducted in the conte…
Mr. Oshima (Japan)
Mr. President, the delegation of Japan welcomes the adoption of the 2006-2007 biennium budget by consensus. We thank you for your strong leadership, under which negotiations leading to its adoption by consensus were conducted. Many delegations participated actively in the budget negotiations and made important contributions. In that regard, I wish to note with appreciation the key role played by…
Mr. Kumalo (South Africa)
My delegation joined the consensus today despite our serious reservations about the process that led to the agreement on this budget. We agreed to it only because we believe in the ideals for which the Organization stands. We did so because we support the reform efforts upon which we embarked in September. However, we wish to state very, very clearly that there should be no illusion that we will…
Mr. Wolff (United States of America)
The United States welcomes today’s General Assembly decision to approve budgetary arrangements that will permit ongoing United Nations operations and activities while Member States continue discussions on implementing the reforms they agreed to during the September 2005 world summit. The agreement establishes a biennium budget with a first-year assessment in which the Secretary- General is autho…
Mr. Dauth (Australia)
Like others, let me thank you, Mr. President, for giving up your Christmas with your family. I am delighted tonight to speak on behalf of the CANZ group of countries — Canada, Australia and New Zealand — which obviously welcomes the consensus that has been achieved. In the interests of brevity, however, let me, like Stafford Neil, simply speak for the record and, in so doing, associate CANZ with…
Mr. Iosifov (Russian Federation)
From the very outset of the negotiations, the Russian delegation consistently advocated the adoption of a full-fledged United Nations budget for the next biennium. The adoption of a 2006-2007 budget will contribute to the Organization’s efforts to implement the extremely important reforms — including in the area of management — proceeding from the decisions agreed at the 2005 summit. We emphasiz…
Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt)
Now that we have adopted the United Nations biennium budget without a vote, my delegation, in addition to fully subscribing to the remarks made by the Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, would like to highlight some important aspects that determined — and will continue to determine — our position in dealing with budgetrelated issues. First, while we support the full and speedy implementation …
Ms. Núñez Mordoche (Cuba)
First of all, my delegation fully supports the statement made by the Chairman of the Group of 77. Only a few months ago, when our heads of State or Government were gathered to discuss the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals, we all witnessed how United Nations reform hijacked the discussion of that important subject. Unfortunately, we remain in the shadow of that exercise. Once ag…
Mr. Yáñez Pilgrim (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
My delegation supports the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Jamaica on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. During the past few weeks, we witnessed once again a negotiating process that called into question the Organization’s most fundamental principles. We worked hard to achieve the adoption of a budget — an issue that should have been discussed at a mainly technical level thro…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 124.

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.68 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Assistance for humanitarian relief and the economic and social rehabilitation of Somalia”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation for El Salvador and Guatemala”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of the United States, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on draft resolution II, which has just been adopted.
Mr. Marsh (United States of America)
My delegation would like to note its regret that the language in operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution II, concerning Djibouti, does not conform to the language that was agreed upon during our negotiations on the draft resolution. Neither does it conform with the language that is normally used in United Nations resolutions dealing with the relationship between the United Nations and internati…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 73? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.68 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 52. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/60/488/Add.1)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 14 of its report and a draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 15 of the same report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I and II and on the draft decision. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution I, entitled “International Year of Planet Earth, 2008”. May I take…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II, entitled “Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development”, was adopted by the Second Committee and has been orally corrected. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution II, as orally corrected?
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision, entitled “Document on actions taken in organizing the activities of the International Decade for Action, ‘Water for Life’, 2005-2015”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee?
The Acting President
I will now give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position on the decisions just taken.
Mr. Noghès (Monaco)
I would like to speak in explanation of position on the resolution entitled “International Year of Planet Earth, 2008”. The Principality of Monaco regrets that, for technical reasons, it was not in a position to join in sponsoring draft resolution I contained in contained in document A/60/488/Add.1 declaring 2008 the International Year of Planet Earth. We fully share the sponsors’ interest in Ear…
Mr. Salazar Pineda (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
The delegation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela would like to reaffirm the position of President Chavez with regard to the outcome document of the 2005 summit (resolution 60/1). That document was the result of a process of consultations that was neither democratic nor transparent. The negotiating process, which concluded in September, was unworthy of the intergovernmental character of the …
Mr. Roelants de Stappers (Belgium)
Belgium was not in a position to sponsor draft resolution I, entitled “International Year of Planet Earth, 2008”, when it was adopted in the Second Committee. My country would like to inform the General Assembly that it fully supports the resolution.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 52?

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on the representative of Azerbaijan on a point of order.
Ms. Adjalova (Azerbaijan)
With regard to resolution 60/129, I would like to inform the General Assembly that Azerbaijan withdrew its sponsorship at the time that action was taken in the Third Committee. That fact was not reflected in the report before us, and we would like to request the Secretariat to ensure that it is recorded.
The President
We turn now to the draft decision, entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on assistance to unaccompanied refugee minors”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 18 of its report?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 39?

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on the review of the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 49 of its report?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 64.

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 22 of its report?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Follow-up to the implementation of the International Year of Volunteers”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Report considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 28 of its report?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 62?

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 71?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/60/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (53)
✓ Yes (121)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Establishment of a United Nations human rights training and documentation centre for South-West Asia and the Arab region”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.” The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice.” The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration of the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities.” The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A separate vote has been requested on the fifth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIII. I shall first put that paragraph to the vote. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now put to the vote the draft resolution as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and diversity of democratic systems in electoral processes as an important element for the promotion and protection of human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Guyana informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives wishing to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mrs. Hasteh (Islamic Republic of Iran)
We join the consensus on draft resolution IV, entitled “Establishment of a United Nations human rights training and documentation centre for South-West Asia and the Arab region”, which was just adopted under agenda item 71 (b). Nevertheless, my delegation would like to dissociate itself from the content of the twelfth preambular paragraph of the draft resolution.

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Against: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, G…
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. Abstaining: Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/60/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 4 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (159)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darus…
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Increase in the membership of the Advisory Commission on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 30? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. This draft resolution is in two parts. Part A is entitled “General”. Part B is entitled “Individual territories”. The Special Political and Decolonization Comm…
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bol…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Fa…
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Saint Lucia, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Ms. Joseph (Saint Lucia)
I am making this statement after the adoption of draft resolution IV, on small Territories. My delegation joined the consensus on the resolution on small Territories because it serves to reiterate the call for the international community, including the wider United Nations system, to fulfil its obligations to facilitate the self-determination and subsequent decolonization of those Territories. L…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/60/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 5 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (9)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (153)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, …
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia,…
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Maleki (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran and would like to register the following statement. We voted in favour of the resolutions just adopted under agenda items 30 and 31 to join other countries that voted in favour of the resolutions in their hope of easing the pain and plight of the Palestinians, caused by the occupying Power: the Israeli regime. …
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 31? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.62 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.61 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate votes have been requested on the last three words, “and South Asia”, of operative paragraph 5 and on operative paragraph 5 as a whole. If there is no objection to those requests, I shall first put to the vote the words “and South Asia”, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 as a whole, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution IV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour; the delegations of France and Tonga had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Angola and Iraq informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Angola, Benin, Kiribati and the Russian Federation informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Addressing the negative humanitarian and development impact of the illicit manufacture, transfer and circulation of small arms and light weapons and their excessive accumulation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Angola and Indonesia informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Follow-up to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995 and 2000 Review Conferences of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate vote has been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XVIII. If there is no objection to that request, I shall first put that paragraph to the vote. A reco…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Uruguay informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Preventing the risk of radiological terrorism”. Recalling the statement made by the Rapporteur concerning this draft resolution earlier in the meeting, may I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XIX without a vote?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.104 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Financing of the United Nations Logistics Base at Brindisi, Italy”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Support account for peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision I is entitled “Administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the United Nations peacekeeping operations: Programme budget implications of draft resolution A/C.5/59/L.53 on the administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the United Nations peacekeeping operations: cross-cutting issues”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take …
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Updated financial position of closed peacekeeping missions as at 30 June 2004”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 123. I call on the representative of South Africa, who wishes to speak in explanation of position.
Ms. Lock (South Africa)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the African Group on agenda item 123 in explanation of position after the adoption of resolution 59/296 on cross-cutting issues, contained in document A/59/532/Add.1. The African Group wishes to thank the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Morteza Mirmohammad, for the able and professional manner in which he has coordinated the considerati…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 123.

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.91 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The draft decision is entitled “Questions deferred for future consideration”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 107. The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Fifth Committee before it.

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.91 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft decision IV is entitled “Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on the review of the operations and management of United Nations libraries”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision V is entitled “Review of the regular programme of technical cooperation and the Development Account”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision VI is entitled “Standards of accommodation for air travel”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I call now on the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of position after the adoption of the resolution and decisions.
Mr. Berti Oliva (Cuba)
My delegation is taking the floor with regard to the draft decisions entitled “Review of the regular programme of technical cooperation and the Development Account” and “Standards of accommodation for air travel”. With regard to draft decision V, entitled “Review of the regular programme of technical cooperation and the Development Account”, my delegation would like to say that is regrets that i…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 108.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/59/PV.76 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 1 surprising vote — country whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (30)
✗ No (10)
✓ Yes (125)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.75 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV, entitled “Humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation for Ethiopia”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Assistance for humanitarian relief and the economic and social rehabilitation of Somalia”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI, entitled “Assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Liberia”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 39 and of agenda item 39 as a whole?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.75 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 85? (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of mankind Report of the Second Committee (A/59/483/Add.4)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution, entitled “Protection of global climate for present and future generations of mankind”. The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 85?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.74 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “International cooperation in the prevention, combating and elimination of kidnapping and in providing assistance to victims”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Action against corruption: assistance to States in capacity-building with a view to facilitating the entry into force and subsequent implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Preventing, combating and punishing trafficking in human organs”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “International cooperation in the fight against transnational organized crime: assistance to States in capacity-building with a view to facilitating the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wi…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 96?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.74 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “International cooperation against the world drug problem”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 97?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.74 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do that also?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 100?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/59/PV.74 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (183)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Report of the Secretary-General under agenda item 103”. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 103?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.74 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 105. (b) Human rights questions, including alternative approaches to the enjoyment of fundamental human rights and fundamental freedoms Report of the Third Committee (A/59/503/Add.2)
The President
The Assembly has before it 22 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 145 of its report. I call on the representative of the United States in explanation of position before the voting.
Ms. Zack (United States of America)
With regard to draft resolution XV under sub-item (b) of agenda item 105, on the subject of extrajudicial, summary of arbitrary executions, the United States would like to bring to the attention of the General Assembly the amendment proposed by our delegation to the reference to the International Criminal Court in operative paragraph 6 of the draft resolution during its consideration by the Third…
The President
I call on the representative of Cuba on a point of order.
Mr. Cumberbach Miguén (Cuba)
My delegation would like to draw attention to the fact that the delegation of Egypt should appear among the sponsors of draft resolution XI; the following delegations should appear as sponsors of draft resolution XX: Barbados, Benin, Cambodia, Egypt, Gabon, Papua New Guinea and Turkmenistan.
The President
I call on the representative of Bangladesh on a point of order.
Mrs. Naz (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh should appear in the list of sponsors of draft resolution IV: “Human rights and extreme poverty”.
The President
The General Assembly will now take up the 22 draft resolutions one by one. After all the decisions have been taken, representatives will again have the opportunity to explain their votes or positions. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I take it tha…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.74 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 104?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.74 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn now to draft decision I, entitled “Proposed supplement to the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities”. The Third Committee adopted draft decision I. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision II is entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the preparations for and observance of the tenth anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2004”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt draft decision II, which was recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
I call on the observer of the Holy See. Archbishop Migliore (Holy See): My delegation would like to make some brief remarks on resolution 59/147, on the family. On 6 December, after lengthy negotiations, the Assembly adopted by consensus resolution 59/111, regarding the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the International Year of the Family. Today, the Assembly has just adopted a resolution…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 94?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. This draft resolution is in two parts; part A is entitled “General”, and part B is entitled “Individual Territories”. The Special Political and Decolonization …
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Chile and Mauritania informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Viet Nam informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Increase in the membership of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now call on delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted. May I remind delegations that explanations of vote are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mrs. Kamboj (India)
My delegation shares the general sense of disappointment that, breaking from tradition, the two parties, Algeria and Morocco, have been unable to arrive at a consensus this year on the annual resolution on the question of Western Sahara (draft resolution I in document A/59/478). Our abstention in the vote should not, however, be interpreted as our being in favour of either of the parties. The Gov…
Ms. Martina (Ukraine)
Ukraine shares the position expressed in the Fourth Committee by the representative of the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union in explanation of vote on draft resolution I, on the question of Western Sahara. My country stands for achieving a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution to the dispute over Western Sahara, based on an agreement between the two parties which woul…
Mr. Awad (Egypt)
We abstained in the vote on draft resolution I, on the question of Western Sahara. The Egyptian decision to abstain was taken in the light of our deep conviction that an effective and lasting political solution to the question of Western Sahara will be possible only through direct dialogue between the parties concerned. Such a political solution could create stability and strengthen fraternal rel…
Mr. Williams (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
I would like to explain the United Kingdom’s votes on draft resolution V, on the dissemination of information on decolonization, and on draft resolution VI, on the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. As members will have seen, the United Kingdom voted against both those resolutions. With regard to the resolution on the disseminatio…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 20. The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) before it.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/59/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 5 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (15)
✗ No (8)
✓ Yes (155)
Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Iraq informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Iraq informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Arias (Panama)
Allow me to take this opportunity to explain Panama’s vote with regard to draft resolution I, on the work of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories, as well as to make a few comments on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that we feel are relevant. Panama reaffirms its solidarity with th…
Mr. Cohen (Israel)
Israel voted against the draft resolutions under this agenda item because we believe that they present a picture that is disconnected from reality. On the ground today there is a sense of opportunity, of a return to negotiations and of new initiatives that may serve to regenerate the peace process. In the texts before us, however, we face a biased and anachronistic picture of the situation in th…
Ms. Grant (Canada)
As we signalled in this Hall last week, as the result of a full review of all our votes on Middle East resolutions, Canada decided to vote against draft resolution A/59/L.14. Canada is very concerned about the suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis and deplores all violence. We have called on Israel to fully comply with its obligations under international law as an occupying Power, and we wi…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 76?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/59/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 5 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (6)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (163)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I call on the representative of Israel, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Cohen (Israel)
Israel fully supports the humanitarian mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Despite the exceedingly difficult conditions on the ground, we are seeking ways to work with the organization for the benefit of the Palestinian population. However, because its mission is humanitarian and not political, and because the issue of refugees i…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 75.

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.66 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 66?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/59/PV.66 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (175)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Greece informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclearweapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution X. If there is no objection to that request, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution X. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution X as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “A path to the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Georgia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Georgia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “The Conference on Disarmament decision (CD/1547) of 11 August 1998 to establish, under item 1 of its agenda entitled ‘Cessation of the nuclear arms race and nuclear disarmament’, an ad hoc committee to negotiate, on the basis of the report of the Special Coordinator (CD/1299) and the mandate contained therein, a non-discriminatory, multilateral and internationall…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XVIII. In the absence of objection, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XVIII. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate votes have been requested on the three last words — “and South Asia” — of operative paragraph 5 and on operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XX. In the absence of objection, I shall first put to the vote the last three words — “and South Asia” — of operative paragraph 5 of draft…
The Acting President
In the absence of objection, I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XX, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.91 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 134?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/58/PV.79 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 4 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (28)
✗ No (20)
✓ Yes (115)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 113?

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.79 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Conditions of service and compensation for officials, other than Secretariat officials, serving the General Assembly: full-time members of the International Civil Service Commission and the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly …
The President
We now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Report of the Joint Inspection Unit on support costs related to extrabudgetary activities in organizations of the United Nations system”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Construction of additional office facilities at the Economic Commission for Africa”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision III is entitled “Strengthening the Department of Public Information, within the existing capacity, in order to support and enhance the United Nations web site in all official languages of the Organization: follow-up”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Fifth Committee contained in document A/58/572/Add.1. The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 5 of its report. The draft resolution is entitled “Final budget appropriations for the biennium 2002-2003”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it th…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 120.

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.79 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services on the audit of the Investment Management Service of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Review of duplication, complexity and bureaucracy in United Nations administrative processes and procedures”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Fifth Committee contained in document A/58/571/Add.1. The Assembly will take a decision on the two draft decisions recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 5 of its report. The texts of the draft decisions, for the time being, are contained in documents A/C.5/58/L.55 and A/C.5/58/L.54, respectively. Draft decision I is entitled “Biennial pr…
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Questions deferred for future consideration”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 119. The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Fifth Committee before it. Programme of work
The President
Apart from organizational matters and items that may have to be considered by operation of the rules of procedure of the Assembly, and bearing in mind the action already taken by the Assembly thus far, I should like to propose that the following agenda items remain for consideration during the fifty-eighth session of the General Assembly: agenda items 3 (b), 10 to 12, 17, 18, 23 (a), 25, 28, 37, …
The President
It is now my pleasure to speak the words that, I am confident, we all want to hear: we have concluded our work for the first part of the fiftyeighth session of the General Assembly. Given the challenges we faced at the beginning and throughout the session, what we have been able to achieve together and the ambitious agenda we have set for ourselves for the remainder of the session, I believe it i…

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.79 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Unforeseen and extraordinary expenses for the biennium 2004-2005”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2004-2005”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Ms. Goycochea (Cuba)
My delegation went along with the adoption without a vote of the draft resolution on the programme budget for the biennium 2004-2005, despite our reservations about a number of its provisions. Although my delegation understands that a budget resolution should not become an extensive policy document, we believe that it should include a number of provisions that put financial decisions in context. …
Mr. Kennedy (United States of America)
The United States remains opposed to the financing by the United Nations of conference services for treaty bodies when the treaty itself calls for the States parties to bear such costs. In accordance with Article 17 of the Charter of the United Nations, Member States are not responsible for expenses related to such treaty body activities. However, in the context of our overall deliberations on th…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 121.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/58/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 5 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (51)
✗ No (54)
✓ Yes (68)
Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”. A separate vote has been requested on the fourth preambular paragraph of draft resolution IV, as well as a single separate vote on operative paragraphs 3 (b) and 6 (e). Are there any objections to those requests? There are none. I shall now put to the vote the fourth preambular paragraph of draf…
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraphs 3 (b) and 6 (e) of draft resolution IV, on which a single separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, C…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution IV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, E…
The President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Fox (United States of America)
The United States would like to bring to the attention of the General Assembly the amendment we proposed to operative paragraph 6 (g) of resolution 58/196, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”, during its consideration by the Third Committee.
Mrs. Serazzi (Chile)
My explanation of vote is related to draft resolution III, “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. In the previous draft resolutions submitted on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Chile abstained, having valued the efforts of President Khatami and his Government to improve Iran’s situation. However, my country deplores the violent death of Ms. Zah…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 117. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and followup to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/58/508/Add.4)
The President
May I take it that the Assembly takes note of the report of the Third Committee? It was so decided (decision 58/540).
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 117? It was so decided. (e) Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Report of the Third Committee (A/58/508/Add.5)
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 6 of its report. The draft decision is entitled “Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 117? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 21 of the report. The draft decision is entitled “Report on the preparations for the tenth anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2004”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Preparations for the Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108?

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Enlargement of the Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementing actions proposed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to strengthen the capacity of his Office to carry out its mandate”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to the Regional Conference to Address the Problems of Refugees, Displaced Persons, Other Forms of Involuntary Displacement and Returnees in the Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Relevant Neighbouring States”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 112?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/58/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (169)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Amorós Núñez (Cuba)
In relation to the resolution just adopted entitled “Universal realization of the right of peoples to selfdetermination” and contained in the report, our delegation wishes to say that it voted in favour, taking into account that the text enshrines this principle of the Charter of the United Nations and its universal implementation. The text does not assume its implementation in any particular way…
Ms. Serazzi (Chile)
My explanation of vote relates to draft resolution I, which we just adopted: “Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination”. My country voted in favour of that draft resolution on the basis of its traditional and resolute support for the decolonization process carried forward by the United Nations, in conformity with the provisions and purposes of the Organization’s Charte…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 116? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the implementation of human rights instruments”. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
I have one request for explanation of vote after the vote. I give the floor to the representative of the United States.
Mr. Fox (United States of America)
The United States would like to bring to the attention of the General Assembly the amendment we proposed to operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution II, entitled “International Covenants on Human Rights” during its consideration by the Third Committee.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 117? It was so decided. (b) Human rights questions, including the alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Report of the Third Committee (A/58/508/Add.2)
The President
In this connection, and at the request of the delegation of Ukraine, I wish to inform members that an addendum to the letter dated 7 November 2003 from the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, transmitting the joint statement on the 70th anniversary of the Great Famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine, has been circulated under the symbol A/C.3/58/9/Add.1 to announce additional signa…
Mr. Mekel (Israel)
I would like to refer to item 117 (b) and the draft resolution on the elimination of all forms of religious intolerance. I am obliged to inform the Assembly that Israel will be forced to abstain on a resolution that is central to its history and to its foundations as a modern State. We supported this very draft resolution in the Third Committee on the understanding that the draft resolution addr…
Mr. Hof (Netherlands)
At the 55th meeting of the Third Committee, on 24 November, my delegation made several revisions to draft resolution A/C.3/58/L.66. Two of those revisions have not been included in draft resolution XIX, “In-depth study on all forms of violence against women”, and I would like to point them out. They both relate to subparagraph (a) of the operative paragraph of the draft resolution. In subparagra…
The President
Those comments have been noted. The Assembly will take a decision on draft resolutions I to XXVII, recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 131 of its report, and on a draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 132 of the same report. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution I without …
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Human rights and mass exoduses”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “The right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Declaration on the Rights and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Access to medication in the context of pandemics such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin,…

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women”, as orally corrected. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Elimination of domestic violence against women”, as orally corrected. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Recommendations of the Committee for Programme and Coordination”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 110.

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.72 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Western Sahara”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I should now like to draw the attention of the General Assembly to document A/58/601, which contains a note verbale dated 12 November 2003 from the Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations addressed to the President of the General Assembly. By this note verbale, the Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations advises me of the interest of Saint Kitts …
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) before it.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/58/PV.72 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (162)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Somalia and Uganda informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of Nauru informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Assistance to Palestine refugees and support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Honduras, Nauru and Uganda informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegations of Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Democratic …
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 83.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/58/PV.72 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (13)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (156)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled, “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Uganda informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The Occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Uganda informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 84?

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Improving the effectiveness of the methods of work of the First Committee”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled, “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XI. As there is no objection to that request, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XI, on which a separate vote has bee…
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Tajikistan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate votes have been requested on the last three words, “and South Asia”, of operative paragraph 5 and on operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XIV. Are there any objections to these requests? There are none. I shall first put to the vote the last three words of operative paragraph …
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XIV, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of France informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole, as orally amended. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XV, entitled “Reduction of nonstrategic nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Tajikistan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: a new agenda”. A separate vote has been requested on the twentieth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XVI. Is there any objection to that request? There is none. I shall therefore put to the vote the twentieth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XVI, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote h…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Tajikistan informed the Secretariat that it intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Transparency in armaments”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraph 2; on operative paragraph 3, the last words of operative paragraph 4 and operative paragraph 8 in a single vote; and on operative paragraph 4 as a whole. Are there any objections to these requests? I see none. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resol…

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 74? A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.90 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Death and disability benefits”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Peacekeeping Reserve Fund”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Support account for peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Feasibility of consolidating the accounts of the various peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Financing of the United Nations Logistics Base at Brindisi, Italy”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Review of the rates of reimbursement to the Governments of troop-contributing States”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Report of the Office of International Oversight Services on the audit of the policies and procedures of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for recruiting international civilian staff for field missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Closed peacekeeping missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. I should like to recall that, should the General Assembly adopt draft resolution XI, those items on the financing of missions contained in draft resolution XI that were mentioned by the Rapporteur in his introduction of the reports of the Fifth Committee will not appear …
The Acting President
As a result of the adoption of the resolution, the following items will not appear in the provisional agenda of the fifty-eighth regular session of the General Assembly to be issued in July 2003: Financing of the United Nations Mission in Haiti; Financing of the United Nations Protection Force, the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia, the United Nations Preventive Deploymen…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 126?

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.90 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We next turn to the draft decision entitled “Standards of accommodation for air travel”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 112? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.78 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The draft decision is entitled “Documents relating to science and technology for development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 84?

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.78 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 111.

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.78 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft decision IV is entitled “Delivery of advisory services”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision V is entitled “Trends in extrabudgetary resources at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean and the impact on its capacity to carry out the programme of work”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision VI is entitled “Cooperation between headquarters departments and regional commissions”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision VII is entitled “United Nations Fund for International Partnerships”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision VIII is entitled “Inter-organizational security measures: framework for accountability for the United Nations field security management system”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision IX is entitled “Conversion into established posts of some temporary assistance posts financed under section 2 of the programme budget”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision X is entitled “Cases in which incumbents of the posts are being paid at a level other than the one provided for the post”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XI is entitled “Presentation of estimates of staff assessment”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XII is entitled “Development Account”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XIII is entitled “Experience in applying the revised administrative arrangements approved by the General Assembly for the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO in its decision 53/411 B”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XIV is entitled “Proposed revisions to the Financial Regulations of the United Nations”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XIV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XV is entitled “Comprehensive review of the post structure of the United Nations Secretariat”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XVI is entitled “Results-based budgeting”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XVII is entitled “Additional expenditures deriving from inflation and currency fluctuations”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XVIII is entitled “Request for a subvention to the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XIX is entitled “Construction of additional office facilities at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XX is entitled “Strengthening the Department of Public Information, within the existing capacity, in order to support and enhance the United Nations web site in all official languages of the Organization”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXI is entitled “Future operation of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXII is entitled “Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXIII is entitled “Khmer Rouge trials”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the programme of activities of the International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Preparations for the Eleventh United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 100.

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 18 of the report. The draft decision is entitled “Reports submitted in connection with agenda item 98”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98?

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Continuation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 104?

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution IV, as orally updated by the Rapporteur?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working towards the elimination of crimes against women committed in the name of honour”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Improvement of the status of women in the United Nations system”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Document submitted in connection with the question of the advancement of women”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 102?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/57/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (172)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I call on the observer of Palestine.
Mr. Al-Kidwa (State of Palestine)
At this time, I would like to take the opportunity to say a few words on the issue of the right of the Palestinian people to selfdetermination, particularly as my delegation did not do so after the vote on the draft resolution related to that issue in the Third Committee. However, before doing so, I wish to express our thanks and appreciation to all those who voted in favour of the resolution ent…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108?

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Effective implementation of international instruments on human rights, including reporting obligations under international instruments on human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I now give the floor of the representative of Japan to speak in explanation of vote after the vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Tomoshige (Japan)
I would like to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution entitled “Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment”, which was just adopted. My delegation abstained in the vote. In that connection, I would like to explain the position of the Government of Japan. My delegation has expressed serious concern on several occasion…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 109?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/57/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (175)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Reports submitted in connection with the promotion and protection of the rights of children”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/57/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 7 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (52)
✓ Yes (124)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Human rights education”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Declaration on the right and responsibility of individuals, groups and organs of society to promote and protect universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1994-2004”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Extra-judicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. Separate votes have been requested on the third preambular paragraph, the seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 3 together, and operative paragraphs 6, 11, 12, 18 and 22. Are there any objections to these requests? I shall now put to the vote the third preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.…
The Acting President
I now put to the vote, together, the seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution XII. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 11 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 12 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 18 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 22 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. A separate vote has been requested on the seventh preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIII. Is there any objection to this request? There is none. I shall first put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has …
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution XIII as a whole. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XIII as a whole?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Promotion of the right of peoples to peace”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, St. Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The draft decision is entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I call on the representative of the United Kingdom, who wishes to speak in exercise of the right of reply.
Mr. Harrison (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
I am taking the floor to respond to the remarks made by the representative of Argentina on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom’s position on that issue is well known; it was last set out in detail by the representative of the United Kingdom in his statement in exercise of the right of reply to the statement made by the Foreign Minister of Argentina during the general debat…
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) before it.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/57/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (155)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Offers by Member States of grants and scholarships for higher education, including vocational training, for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Nepal informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia …
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil,…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “University of Jerusalem ‘Al Quds’ for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Nepal informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 76.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/57/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (152)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Nepal informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegations of Nepal and Pakistan informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 77?

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.105 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Implementation of the provisions of General Assembly resolution 56/242”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Conference and support services extended to the Counter-Terrorism Committee in implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001)”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 123.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.105 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “The concept of strategic deployment stocks and its implementation”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Support account for peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We turn next to the two draft decisions. Draft decision I is entitled “Write-off of contingent-owned equipment at liquidated missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision II is entitled “Administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the United Nations peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 133.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Standards of accommodation for air travel”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Fifth Committee contained in document A/56/735/Add.1. The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 6 of the report, entitled “Programme budget for the biennium 2000-2001”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the sam…
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 122.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Review of public information activities in the United Nations”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Documents and publications of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
I call on the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on one of the draft resolutions just adopted.
Ms. Silot Bravo (Cuba)
The Group of 77 and China have expressed their concern with respect to the implementation of the measures announced by the Secretary-General in his note verbale of 28 February 2002 and in information circular ST/IC/2002/13, which has to a large extent violated General Assembly resolutions on the programme budget for the biennium 2002-2003 and on the calendar of conferences, and because it has had…
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 123.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Measures to be taken against political platforms and activities based on doctrines of superiority and violent nationalist ideologies which are based on racial discrimination or ethnic exclusiveness and xenophobia, including neo-Nazism”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision entitled “Report of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
I now call on the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on one of the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Amorós Núñez (Cuba)
We wish to make a statement after the vote on draft resolution II, entitled “Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance”. At the outset, we associate ourselves with the statement made by Venezuela on behalf of the Group of 77 following the adoption of the draft resolution in the Third Committee. …
The Acting President
May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to conclude its consideration of agenda item 117? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.92 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 119.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.92 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 126.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.92 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Unforeseen and extraordinary expenses for the biennium 2002-2003”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2002- 2003”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 123. Programme of work
The Acting President
Apart from organizational matters and items that may have to be considered by operation of the rules of procedure of the Assembly, and bearing in mind the action already taken by the Assembly thus far, I should like to propose that the following agenda items remain for consideration during the fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly: agenda items 10 to 12, 17, 18, 20, 22 to 24, 26, 29, 32, 37…

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.92 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Information technology”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Fifth Committee contained in document A/56/735. The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 6 of that report. The draft resolution, entitled “Programme budget for the biennium 2000-2001”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to ado…
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 122.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.90 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We next turn to the draft decisions. As announced earlier, action on draft decision I is postponed. Draft decision II is entitled “Documents relating to the report of the Economic and Social Council”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II?
The Acting President
The Second Committee adopted draft decision III, entitled “Biennial programme of work of the Second Committee for 2002-2003”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 12.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.90 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 96.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.90 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 95? It was so decided. (b) International financial system and development Report of the Second Committee (A/56/558/Add.2)
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 6 of its report. The draft resolution is entitled, “Towards a strengthened and stable international financial architecture responsive to the priorities of growth and development, especially in developing countries, and to the promotion of economic and social equity”. The Second Commit…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 95? It was so decided. (c) Science and technology for development Report of the Second Committee (A/56/558/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 12 of its report. The Assembly will turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “Science and technology for development”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution I. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “World Summit on the Information Society”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution II. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 95? It was so decided. (d) External debt crisis and development Report of the Second Committee (A/56/558/Add.4)
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 6 of its report. The draft resolution is entitled “Enhancing international cooperation towards a durable solution to the external debt problems of developing countries”. The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 95? It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 95 as a whole.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/56/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (161)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Alaei (Islamic Republic of Iran)
We have just now adopted draft resolution III, entitled “The right of the Palestinian people to self-determination”. In that regard, I would like to explain my delegation’s vote. My delegation would like to express its reservations on those parts of the resolution that may be construed as recognition of Israel.
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 118.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Assistance to unaccompanied refugee minors”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 19 of its report. The draft decision is entitled “Audit of the operations of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Albania”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 114? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Traditional or customary practices affecting the health of women and girls”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Development Fund for Women”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 56/130).
The President
As announced earlier, action on draft resolution VII will be taken at a later date. Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 112.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 110.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Literacy Decade: education for all”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Third Committee? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Equitable geographical distribution of the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cam…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 119? It was so decided. (b) Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Report of the Third Committee (A/56/583/Add.2)
The President
The Assembly has before it 25 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 109 of its report. I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution XXIV will be postponed to a later date, to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will take action on draft resolution XXIV as soon as the report of the Fifth…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures.” A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verd…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Camer…
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, A…
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in electoral processes as an important element for the promotion and protection of human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Ba…
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria…
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, …
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, …
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Protection and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision contained in paragraph 16 of the report. The draft decision is entitled “Enlargement of the membership of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law”. The Sixth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 161?

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, St. Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision, contained in paragraph 21 of the report, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/56/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (151)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Offers by Member States of grants and scholarships for higher education, including vocational training, for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Botswana and Zimbabwe informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Botswana and Zimbabwe informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Botswana and Zimbabwe informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “University of Jerusalem ‘Al-Quds’ for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Botswana and Zimbabwe informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 87?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/56/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (145)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Papua New Guinea, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the draft resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Ovia (Papua New Guinea)
Papua New Guinea’s position on the question of the right to selfdetermination is well known in this Assembly, and I do not need to repeat it. It is reflected in Papua New Guinea’s affirmative votes in the past. However, as we have all decided, peace cannot be achieved through continued violence, such has been witnessed in the past several months, especially the past two weeks, in the Middle East …
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 88?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/56/PV.68 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 1 surprising vote — country whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (37)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (115)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
Ms. Marcus (United States of America)
I request that the record of today’s proceedings reflect that the United States did not participate in the consensus on agenda item 74, draft resolution F, which asserts a relationship between disarmament and development. We continue to believe that disarmament and development are two distinct issues that do not lend themselves to being linked. It is for this reason that the United States did not…
Mr. Balestra (San Marino)
I asked for the floor to explain my delegation’s abstention in the vote on resolution O, “A path to the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. San Marino favours the spirit of the resolution itself, and I thank the delegation of Japan for its efforts towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons, a goal entirely shared by my country. This position has been demonstrated by our positive vote in…
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 74.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.103 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Reformed procedures for determining reimbursement to Member States for contingent-owned equipment and troop costs”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We turn next to the two draft decisions. Draft decision I is entitled “Reports of the Office of Internal Oversight Services”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft decision II is entitled “Death and disability benefits”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 153.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.98 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft decision IV is entitled “Profitability of the commercial activities of the United Nations”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft decision V is entitled “Construction of additional conference facilities at Bangkok and Addis Ababa”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision VI is entitled “Security arrangements at the United Nations Office at Geneva”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft decision VII is entitled “Common services”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision VIII is entitled “Internal and external printing practices of the Organization”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 117.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly will now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Investigation into the misdirection of contributions made by Member States to the United Nations Environment Programme Trust Fund account”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Biennial programme of work of the Fifth Committee for 2001-2002”. The text of draft decision II is contained, for the time being, in document A/C.5/55/L.33. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision III is entitled “Action taken on certain items”. The text of draft decision III is contained, for the time being, in document A/C.5/55/L.34. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 116.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.87 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Second Committee.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.87 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 95.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.87 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 97.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, St. Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 25 of the report. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) before it.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/55/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (156)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn next to draft resolution IV, entitled “Offers by Member States of grants and scholarships for higher education, including vocational training, for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We come now to draft resolution VI entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VII entitled “University of Jerusalem ‘Al-Quds’ for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The General Assembly has concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 84.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/55/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (152)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn next to draft resolution IV entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution V entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 85?

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and Treatment of Offenders”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Combating the criminal misuse of information technologies”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI, entitled “Strengthening of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 105.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/55/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (170)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 113?

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Third Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination and the convening of the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision entitled “Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination”. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 112.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 114?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/55/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 7 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (45)
✗ No (54)
✓ Yes (67)
Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Human rights situation in Iraq”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Sudan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Haiti”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of human rights in Afghanistan”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I call on the representative of Bolivia, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.
Mr. Salamanca (Plurinational State of Bolivia)
The delegation of Bolivia voted in favour of draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. My delegation is aware of positive elements that indicate greater progress in the efforts of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to implement human rights in that country. But the Government of Bolivia notes with concern that since 1996, no invitation…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 114. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/55/602/Add.4)
The President
May I take it that the Assembly takes note of the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 114 (d)?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 114?

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Improvement of the status of women in the United Nations system”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women”, without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision, entitled “Note by the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Development Fund for Women”, recommended by the Third Committee for adoption. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I call on the representative of France on a point of order.
Ms. De Carne (France)
There are corrections needed for the French version of draft resolution III. I note that the English version is correct, so perhaps it is just the French version where corrections need to be made.
The President
May I take it that the General Assembly decides to take note of the corrections to the French version of the resolution? It was so decided.
The President
I call on the representative of Jordan, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on one of the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Naber (Jordan)
My delegation abstained in the voting on resolution 55/66, as, early on in the discussions, my delegation believed it was crucial that we include the term “premeditated” before the word “crimes” in the third preambular paragraph and in operative paragraph 1 of the resolution. Without the inclusion of the term “premeditated” in these paragraphs, the scope can include crimes committed in sudden bur…
Mrs. Ahmed (Sudan)
I asked for the floor not to explain the vote that my country cast, but only to note that my country was one of the sponsors of draft resolution IV, “Improvement of the status of women in the United Nations system”, and this fact was not reflected in the report. We trust that the Secretariat will indicate that my country co-sponsored draft resolution IV.
The President
The Assembly takes note of the announcement by the representative of the Sudan regarding its inclusion as one of the sponsors of draft resolution IV. The Assembly is reminded that we are acting on draft resolutions recommended for adoption by the Third Committee, and Member States cannot become additional sponsors in the plenary. Any corrections delegations may have concerning the lists of spons…

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.81 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1995-2004, and public information activities in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Promoting and consolidating democracy”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Honduras informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Strengthening of the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Colombia and Tajikistan advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Tajikistan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour, and the delegations of Chile and Cuba, that they had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “The right to development”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures.” A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegations of Kuwait and Tajikistan informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? [Subsequently, the delegation of Kuwait informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Francis (Jamaica)
My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution II, on the protection of migrants, and supports its general thrust. However, we wish to express some concern over operative paragraph 4, which has several implications for national immigration policy and by extension, for social and economic development. Jamaica supports the welfare and protection of migrants. However, economic circumstances often…

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.98 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn next to the two draft decisions. Draft decision I is entitled “Reimbursement to the Governments of troop-contributing States” and was recommended by the Fifth Committee for adoption. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I?
The Acting President
The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II, entitled “Relocation of South Africa to the group of Member States set out in paragraph 3 (c) of General Assembly resolution 43/232”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of the United States in explanation of position on the draft resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Hays (United States of America)
My delegation has asked for the floor at this time to recall the many serious statements made by ambassadors during the resumed session in May regarding the need to strengthen the United Nations peacekeeping capacity, both operationally and financially. At this critical juncture, when we are expecting the United Nations to undertake bigger and more complex peacekeeping activities than ever before…
The Acting President
We have concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 151.

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.95 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We shall now turn to the three draft decisions recommended in paragraph 18 of the report of the Fifth Committee (A/54/511/Add.2). Draft decision I is entitled “Procurement reform: definition of exigency needs”. Draft decision I was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly likewise wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The Acting President
Draft decision II is entitled “Strengthening of external oversight mechanisms”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision III is entitled “Improving the working methods of the Fifth Committee”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision III. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 118. Review of the efficiency of the administrative and financial functioning of the United Nations Human resources management Report of the Fifth Committee (A/54/827) Report of the Fifth Committee (A/54/828)
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take action on the draft decision recommended by the Fifth Committee in document A/54/827 and on the draft decision recommended in document A/54/828. The Assembly will first take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 5 of its report contained in document A/54/827. The draft decision, entitled “Gratis personnel provided by Governmen…
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 6 of its report contained in document A/54/828. The draft decision, entitled “Proposed regulations governing the status, basic rights and duties of officials other than Secretariat officials and experts on mission”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the G…
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda items 118 and 164.

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Unforeseen and extraordinary expenses for the biennium 2000-2001”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled “Working capital fund for the biennium 2000-2001”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly likewise wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
I now call on those representatives wishing to explain their positions on the resolutions just adopted. The European Union expresses its deep appreciation to the coordinator for agenda item 121, Mr. Nester Odaga- Jalomayo of Uganda, for a truly outstanding job. We want to express our gratitude and admiration also to the Controller, Mr. Jean-Pierre Halbwachs, to the Director of the Programme Plan…
Mr. Barnwell (Guyana)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. The adoption of the draft resolutions on which we have just taken action concludes protracted, arduous, intense and painful negotiations. During the entire negotiating process, the Group of 77 and China participated in a spirit of mutual understanding, cooperation and great flexibility. However, we regret to note that some of our …
Mr. Duval (Canada)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the delegations of Australia, New Zealand and Canada in explanation of position following the adoption of the programme budget for the biennium 2000-2001. We are pleased that, overall, fiscal discipline has been maintained. We are also pleased that considerable savings have been achieved to compensate for increased costs. The Fifth Committee agreed to some…
Mr. Belinga-Eboutou (Cameroon)
Cameroon is speaking on behalf of the African Group at this meeting devoted to the budget. Since this is the last meeting of the fifty-fourth session to be held before the third millennium, I would like to convey the views of the African Group on the chairing of our work to date and on the budget. First of all, Mr. President, regarding the way our work has been guided, the African Group is pleas…
Mrs. Aragon (Philippines)
First of all, my delegation would like to associate itself with the statement made by the representative of Guyana speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. My delegation has noted that the level of resources for the biennium 2000-2001, which we have just approved, is lower than the amount proposed by the Secretary-General. My delegation hopes that the level of resources which we have jus…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 121.

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft decision IV is entitled “Death and disability benefits”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision IV without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to do likewise?
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 151.

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.87 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on the representative of Guyana on a point of order.
Mr. Talbot (Guyana)
It is not my intention to interrupt the flow of discourse on this issue. I would like to raise a point of order in relation to the report just presented by the Rapporteur, whom we thank profoundly for the excellent work he has done in that capacity in the Second Committee. I just wish to draw the attention of the Assembly to a small correction in document A/54/592. I refer to paragraph 16 of tha…
Mr. Kerpens (Suriname)
Let me first thank the Rapporteur for the excellent work that has been done, and take this opportunity to draw the attention of the Assembly to some matters that were previously raised in the Second Committee. We are a little bit disturbed that although we twice took the floor in the Committee to point out certain agreements that were reached during negotiations and that were supported by the Ch…
The President
The request shall be honoured. The Secretariat will ensure that the corrections will be reflected in the draft resolutions. I call on the representative of Guyana on a point of order. I would like to refer the Assembly to the draft resolution contained in paragraph 8 of document A/54/585/Add.1. In paragraph 8 of that draft resolution, the phrase “fifteen representatives of States Members of the…
The President
I call on the representative of Mexico, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Escanero (Mexico)
My delegation would like to endorse the statement made by the representative of Guyana in respect of document A/54/585/Add.1.
The President
I call on the representative of Morocco, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Amaziane (Morocco)
I have the honour to refer to document A/54/585/Add.2, particularly with respect to section II on the consideration of draft resolution A/C.2/54/L.72. I had informed the Secretariat at the appropriate time that if my delegation been present during the voting in the Second Committee, it would have voted in favour of draft resolution A/C.2/54/L.72. I see that despite the assurances given me, that i…
The President
If there is no proposal under rule 66 of the rules of procedure, I shall take it that the General Assembly decides not to discuss the reports of the Second Committee which are before the Assembly today.
The President
Statements will therefore be limited to explanations of vote or position. The positions of delegations regarding the recommendations of the Committee 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 Assembly agreed that May I remind delegations that, also in accordance with General Assemb…

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.87 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft decision IV is entitled “Biennial programme of work of the Second Committee for 2000- 2001”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision IV?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee?

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.87 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98?

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.87 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Enhancing complementarities among international instruments related to environment and sustainable development”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 100. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21 and the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 Report of the Second Committee (A/54/588/Add.1)
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report and on the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of the same report. We turn first to the draft resolution entitled “Implementation of and follow-up to the outcome of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development and the ninete…
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the draft decision entitled “Documents relating to the May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 100?

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV, entitled “Action against corruption”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “High-level Political Signing Conference for the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI, entitled “African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. Draft resolution VII was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes also to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision, entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the elimination of violence against women”, recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 32 of its report. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I call on the representative of Uganda on a point of order.
Ms. Otiti (Uganda)
With respect to draft resolution VI, just adopted as resolution 54/130, I wish to recall that, as indicated in the Third Committee by the Chairman of the African Group, the correct name of the institution to which the draft resolution refers is the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders. I would request that this correction be reflected in the …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107?

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Cooperatives in social development”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Follow-up to the International Year of the Family”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision, entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the World
The President
I call on the representative of the United States of America for an explanation of position.
Mr. Rabby (United States of America)
The United States regrets not having been able to co-sponsor resolution 54/121 on the implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons. We joined in the consensus, but we would like to note that the United States cannot support the language in the third preambular paragraph, which amounts to a reaffirmation by all of the States supporting this resolution of obligations …
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 106.

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “United Nations Development Fund for Women”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI, entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII, entitled “Improvement of the status of women in the Secretariat”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII, entitled “Revitalization and strengthening of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I call on the representative of Brazil on a point of order.
Mrs. Nicodemus (Brazil)
I would request the Secretariat to note in document A/54/598 that Brazil is an original co-sponsor of resolution 54/134 on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
The President
I call on the representative of Morocco on a point of order.
Mrs. Afifi (Morocco)
I would like it to be noted that my delegation wishes to join the sponsors of resolution 54/133 on traditional or customary practices affecting the health of women and girls.
The President
I call on the representative of the Russian Federation on a point of order.
Mr. Rogov (Russian Federation)
The delegation of the Russian Federation would refer to resolution 54/140 on revitalization and strengthening of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women. In operative paragraph 10, following the words “in the Web site of the Institute”, the words “should be ensured” should be added so that the resolution is fully consistent with the draft as adopted by the T…
The President
I call on the representative of Ecuador on a point of order.
Ms. Martínez (Ecuador)
My delegation wishes to speak in reference to resolution 54/134 on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Like Brazil, Ecuador is also a co-sponsor of the resolution and we ask that our sponsorship be reflected in the report.
Mr. Simón Padrós (Argentina)
My delegation became a co-sponsor of the draft resolution on the United Nations Development Fund for Women, now resolution 54/136, at the time of its adoption in the Third Committee. I wish to state that for the record now, as our sponsorship is not reflected in the report in document A/54/598.
Ms. Štiglic (Slovenia)
Slovenia joined the list of cosponsors on resolution 54/134, entitled “International Day
Mr. Yu Wenzhe (China)
The Chinese delegation is also one of the sponsors of draft resolution III on improvement of the situation of women in rural areas. I hope that China’s name will also be added to the list of sponsors.
Mr. García González (El Salvador)
My delegation also wishes to refer to the draft resolution entitled “United Nations Development Fund for women”. In the Third Committee, my delegation also became a sponsor of this draft, and we would like that to be reflected in the record.
The President
I am advised by the Secretariat that the corrections being made now were made in the Committee and will be added as corrigenda to the report. They were not actually omitted; they will be duly reflected in the corrigenda.
Mr. Aliyu (Nigeria)
My delegation would also like to join as a sponsor of draft resolution II, “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women”.
The President
That will be added.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/54/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (92)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 115?

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Protection of migrants”. A separate vote has been requested on the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VI. As there is no objection to that request, I shall now put to the vote the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VI. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Gambia informed the Secretariat that it had intended t…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution VI as a whole. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IX, entitled “Human rights and terrorism”.A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Gambia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam,…
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Gambia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”.
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Human rights and mass exoduses”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, C…
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution XVIII. I see no objection to that request. I shall therefore first put to the vote operative paragraph 8. A recorded…
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The right to development”. Separate votes have been requested on the eighth and thirteenth preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraphs 3 (c), 3 (e), 13, 21 and 22 of draft resolution XX. Are there any objections to this request? I see none. I shall first put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XX, on which a separate vote has be…
The President
I shall now put to the vote the thirteenth preambular paragraph, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 (c), on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 (e), on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on the representative of Mexico, who wishes to speak in exercise of the right of reply.
Ms. Monroy (Mexico)
I ask for the floor in connection with the statement just made by the representative of the United States. My delegation understood him to say that his delegation did not want to support the use of funds for a convention, such as the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, that has received so little support. However, my deleg…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/54/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 8 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (53)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (95)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution V, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Situation of human rights in Haiti”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Sudan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Croatia,…
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Situation of human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)”. Separate votes have been requested on section III and on sections I and II of draft resolution IX. I shall first put to the vote section III of draft resolution IX, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vo…
The President
I shall next put to the vote sections I and II of draft resolution IX, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution IX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Gambia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Situation of human rights in Rwanda”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes or position.
Mr. Qin Huasun (China)
I wish to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 54/183 on the situation of human rights in Kosovo. Respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries represent important principles of the United Nations Charter. China is of the view that Kosovo is part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and that the question of Kosovo, …
Mr. Sulaiman (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation abstained in the voting on resolution 54/178 on the human rights situation in Iraq. We regret to note that it contains an attempt to partition that country among the Shi’a, Turkmen and Assyrians, as evidenced in paragraph 3 (j). Syria forcefully rejects this and any attempt to assail the territorial integrity of Iraq and to interfere in the northern part of that country under the pr…
Ms. Zúñiga Achá (Plurinational State of Bolivia)
I wish to speak in explanation of vote in connection with the voting in the Third Committee on the draft resolution on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. My delegation abstained at that time. Now, however, having received specific instructions from the capital, my delegation voted in favour of resolution 54/160.
Mr. Spirollari (Albania)
I should like to explain our vote on resolution 54/183 on the situation of human rights in Kosovo. In the spring of this year, it reached the point of open conflict in Kosovo. The Serbian military and paramilitary, accompanied by the police forces and thugs, launched the most brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide in Europe since the end of the Second World War. One million ethnic Alba…
Mr. Bhattacharjee (India)
I am speaking in explanation of vote on the resolution on the situation of human rights in Kosovo. India voted against the resolution because it is inconsistent with the manner in which the question of human rights violations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia has been treated. On the one hand, we have but one resolution on the situation of human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic …
Mr. Naber (Jordan)
My delegation would like to mention, with reference to draft resolutions II and VII, that any unanimity on human rights should The issue of human rights in all countries is legitimately a main concern for the world as a whole. In this respect, international monitoring of human rights standards could have a bearing on the sensitive issue of State sovereignty. Nevertheless, this sovereignty cannot…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. I call on the representative of Finland on a point of order.
Mr. Schalin (Finland)
I wish to make a small number of editorial comments on some of the texts we have just adopted. In draft resolution III, entitled “Human rights situation in Iraq”, in the seventh preambular paragraph, at the end of the second line on that page, Security Council resolution 1153 (1998) should be replaced by Security Council resolution 1175 (1998), as in document A/C.3/54/L.60 adopted in the Third C…
The Acting President
I call on the representative of the Russian Federation on a point of order.
Mr. Rogov (Russian Federation)
My delegation would also like to bring to the Assembly’s attention a number of technical inaccuracies in the draft resolutions just adopted. Turning to draft resolution VIII, on “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”, on page 11 of the English text, in the second line of paragraph 45, the document number in parentheses should read “A/C.3/54/L.97” instead of “L.96”. On page 39 of the English text…

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.76 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 159?

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, St. Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision contained in paragraph 24 of the report. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee).

Vote Recorded Vote — A/54/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (135)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn next to draft resolution IV, entitled “Offers by Member States of grants and scholarships for higher education, including vocational training, for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Haiti informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We come now to draft resolution VI entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII entitled “University of Jerusalem Al-Quds' for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 88?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/54/PV.71 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (79)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn next to draft resolution IV, entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We turn last to draft resolution V, entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 89? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.101 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn next to the three draft decisions. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision I, “Peacekeeping Reserve Fund”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II, “Death and disability benefits”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision III, “Reform May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I now call on those representatives who wish to make statements in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Bond (United States of America)
The United States is pleased that the General Assembly has adopted resolution 53/12 B, which provides funding and staffing for the support account for peacekeeping operations. Peacekeeping is one of the United Nations most critical mandates and the backstopping effort at Headquarters provides much-needed support for those men and women who serve the Organization overseas. Let there be no doubt th…
Mr. Hynes (Canada)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the CANZ Group of countries — Australia, New Zealand and Canada — regarding the adoption of resolution 53/12 B concerning the support account for peacekeeping operations. Our delegations joined the consensus on that resolution because we believe that, during this period of transition, the level of posts and funding specified in the resolution are appropria…
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 143.

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.93 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision IV, entitled “Impact of the implementation of pilot projects on budgetary practices and procedures”, without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision V, entitled “Biennial programme of work of the Fifth Committee for 1999-2000”, without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision VI, entitled “Items for consideration by the Fifth Committee during the resumed fifty-third session of the General Assembly”, without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Powles (New Zealand)
This brief explanation of position on the resolution on results-based budgeting is being delivered on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the delegations of the following countries have asked to be associated with it: the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu — in all, 10 Member States. Our deleg…
Mr. Schlesinger (Austria)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The General Assembly adopted resolution 41/213 because it wished to improve the financial and administrative functioning of the Organization and to facilitate the agreement among Member States on the programme budget. The concept of a budget outline was introduced and has since been a pillar of the budgetary process. It is for this reas…
Ms. Buergo Rodríguez (Cuba)
My delegation joined the consensus on resolution 53/206 on the proposed programme budget outline for the biennium 2000-2001, which we have just adopted. However, my delegation would like to make a few brief comments, particularly in connection with some concerns expressed by my delegation during the informal consultations, which, in the interest of consensus, we did not press. First of all, we …
Mr. Jaremczuk (Poland)
My delegation wishes to inform the Assembly that we have decided to align ourselves with the statement made earlier by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union.
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 112.

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.91 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We will now turn to the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 19 of its report. Draft decision I is entitled “Documents relating to the report of the Economic and Social Council”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I?
The Acting President
Draft decision II is entitled “Biennial programme of work of the Second Committee for 1999-2000”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Second Committee before it.

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.91 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 6 of its report. The draft resolution is entitled “Implementation of and follow-up to the outcome of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development and the nineteenth special session of the General Assembly”. The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I consid…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of subitem (a) of agenda item 94?

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Improvement of the status of women in the Secretariat”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 103?

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 108.

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “New international humanitarian order”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI, entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I call on the representative of Armenia point of order.
Mr. Abelian (Armenia)
I would like to make the following points in reference to the report contained in document A/53/620. On page 2 of the document, the list of documents that were before the Third Committee for consideration refers, under sub-item (j), to a letter dated 17 November 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, contained in document A/…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105?

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 101?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/53/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (162)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 109?

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 110? (b) Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Report of the Third Committee (A/53/625/Add.2) Amendment (A/53/L.70)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it 16 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 49 of its report and an amendment to draft resolution XV, contained in document A/53/L.70. I now call on the representative of South Africa to introduce the amendment contained in document A/53/L.70.
Mr. Mofokeng (South Africa)
In addition to introducing the amendment, I should like to orally revise the written amendment in accordance with agreement reached in informal consultations. I invite the attention of the Assembly to the new paragraph 1 as it appears in document A/53/L.70. The oral revision is to delete all the words from "Recalls" in the first line to "and" in the second line, so that the new paragraph 1 would…
The Acting President
I call on the representative of Egypt, who wishes to speak in explanation of position before action is taken.
Ms. Mekhemar (Egypt)
With regard to draft resolution V, entitled "Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of
The Acting President
I shall put the 16 draft resolutions and the amendment, which has been orally revised, to the Assembly one by one. After all the decisions have been taken, representatives will again have the opportunity to explain their vote. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled "Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I ta…
The Acting President
We turn now to draft resolution II, entitled "Human rights and unilateral coercive measures". A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Gabon informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
We turn now to draft resolution III, entitled "Strengthening of the rule of law". The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We turn now to draft resolution V, entitled, “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. Draft resolution V was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Strengthening of United Nations actions in the human rights field through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. Draft resolution XI was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes also to adopt the draft resolution?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Follow-up to the United Nations Year for Tolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “The human genome and human rights”. Draft resolution XIII was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1995-2004, and public information activities in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Under rule 90 of the rules of procedure, the amendment is voted on first. The Assembly will therefore take a decision …
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XV, as amended, reflecting the oral revision of the amendment?

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 149?

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.78 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, St. Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft resolution IV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision contained in paragraph 35 of the report. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee). Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples Draft resolutions (A/53/L.58, A/53/23 (Part II), Chapter III, para. 12)
The Acting President
The General Assembly will now take action on the draft resolutions submitted under this item. We shall now proceed to consider draft resolution A/53/L.58 and the draft resolution contained in paragraph 12, part II, chapter III, of the report of the Special Committee (A/53/23). The Assembly will first take a decision on draft resolution A/53/L.58, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on t…
The Acting President
The Assembly will next take a decision on the draft resolution contained in paragraph 12 of part II, chapter III, of the report of the Special Committee (A/53/23), entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Aze…
The Acting President
I now call on the representative of the United Kingdom, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote after the voting. May I remind him that explanations of vote are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Eldon (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
I regret that my delegation has found it again necessary to vote against resolution 53/68, on the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, and resolution 53/69, on the dissemination of information on decolonization. The latter text does contain elements which, as an administering Power, the United Kingdom welcomes. In particular, we not…
The Acting President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 18?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/53/PV.78 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (1)
✓ Yes (156)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn next to draft resolution IV, entitled “Offers by Member States of grants and scholarships for higher education, including vocational training, for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Solomon Islands informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We turn next to draft resolution V, entitled “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Solomon Islands informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We come now to draft resolution VI, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Solomon Islands informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “University of Jerusalem Al-Quds' for Palestine Refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 83?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.88 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 6 of Part IV of its report (A/52/746/Add.3). For the present, the text of this draft resolution will be found in document A/C.5/52/L.55.
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 114.

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft decision IV, entitled “United Nations International Partnership Trust Fund”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes also to adopt the draft decision?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 116. Joint Inspection Unit Report of the Fifth Committee (A/52/842)
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take action on the draft decision recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 6 of its report. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote; may I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 118.

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.79 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV, entitled “Unforeseen and extraordinary expenses for the biennium 1998-1999”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 1998-1999”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
I call now on delegations wishing to explain their positions on the draft resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Maddens (Belgium)
The European Union would like first of all to thank the coordinator for this item in the Fifth Committee, Mr. Carlos Dante Riva of Argentina, and the Chairman of the Fifth Committee, Ambassador Chowdhury of Bangladesh, for their efforts to produce consensus texts for draft resolutions on the programme budget for the biennium 1998-1999. The European Union welcomes the decision to undertake during…
Mr. Odaga-Jalomayo (Uganda)
Let me begin by associating my delegation with the statement so eloquently made by the Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, Ambassador Daudi Mwakawago. I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate the Chairman of the Fifth Committee, Mr. Anwarul Karim Chowdhury of Bangladesh, and his Bureau, for a job well done. I also wish to thank all the coordinators of the informal consultations on the v…
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 116. I should like to take this opportunity to pay special tribute to the Chairman of the Fifth Committee, Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury of Bangladesh, and to the Coordinator of the informal consultations on agenda item 116 on the proposed programme budget for the biennium 1998-1999, Mr. Carlos Dante Riva of Argentina, for thei…
The President
Apart from organizational matters on items that may have to be considered by operation of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, and bearing in mind the action already taken by the Assembly at its 31st, 35th, 39th, 42nd, 47th, 49th, 50th, 54th, 57th, 67th, Item 10 Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization Item 11 Report of the Security Council Item 16 (b) Electio…

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 97?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to the draft decision, entitled “Documents relating to operational activities for development”. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft decision IV is entitled “Documents relating to the report of the Economic and Social Council”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision IV?
The President
Draft decision V is entitled “Biennial programme of work of the Second Committee for 1998-1999”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision V?
The President
In accordance with the decision taken at the beginning of this meeting, I now give the floor to the representative of Luxembourg.
Mrs. Lucas (Luxembourg)
I have the honour to take the floor on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union — Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia — and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association country, member of the European Economic Area, Iceland, align themselves with thi…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.72 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 151?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.72 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 146? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “International cooperation in criminal matters”. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, particularly its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 103?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 110? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV, entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled “Education for all”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes also to adopt this draft resolution?
The President
I call on the representative of Egypt.
Mr. Wissa (Egypt)
I wish to put on record that my delegation had wished to join in sponsoring draft resolution V, entitled “Education for all”, but as the Third Committee had concluded its consideration of agenda item 102, we were unable to do so.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 102?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Continuation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, by acclamation. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Assistance to unaccompanied refugee minors”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/52/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (72)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (53)
Speeches following this vote (19) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled 'Strengthening of the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Protection of United Nations personnel”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1995-2004, and public information activities in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Strengthening of United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Human rights and mass exoduses”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. A recorded vote has been requested. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Australia, the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain; the delegation of Ghana had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We next turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 63 of part III of the report. The Third Committee adopted the draft decision, entitled “Award of human rights prizes in 1998”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to make statements in explanation of vote or position.
Mr. Najem (Lebanon)
My delegation has asked to speak in explanation of vote At the outset, I wish to stress that Lebanon vigorously condemns all acts of terrorism and believes that terrorism is one of the most terrible scourges of democratic societies. My delegation reiterates its commitment to cooperating fully in the context of any just, equitable and impartial international effort to combat terrorism. In fact, L…
Mrs. Castro de Barish (Costa Rica)
The delegation of Costa Rica wishes to explain its non-participation in the voting on draft resolution I, entitled “Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes”. We can support many of the principles enunciated and paragraphs contained in the text. However, we do not support the content of the seventh prea…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 112?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Improvement of the status of women in the Secretariat”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI, entitled “Traffic in women and girls”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII, entitled “Traditional or customary practices affecting the health of women and girls”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the advancement of women”, recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 33 of the report. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I call on the representative of Yemen, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of position.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/52/PV.70 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 5 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (31)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (106)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Sudan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Situation of human rights in Iraq”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VI, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Situation of human rights in Cuba”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Nigeria”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Situation of human rights in Afghanistan”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Situation of human rights in Rwanda”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Mali informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
We turn now to the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 45 of part IV of the report. The Third Committee adopted the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives”, without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to make statements in explanation of vote. India is committed to the promotion and protection of all human rights everywhere in the world. India is also committed to the preservation and protection of the territorial integrity, national sovereignty and independence of Member States of the United Nations. India also firmly adheres to the Charter …
Mrs. Cornette (Guyana)
My delegation takes the floor in explanation of vote after the voting with regard to draft resolutions VI and XI of document A/52/644/Add.3. While our delegation voted in favour of draft resolution VI, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”, we would like to place on record our reservations regarding operative paragraph 4 (g), which calls for the regulation of capit…
Mr. Myaing (Myanmar)
My delegation voted against draft resolution VI, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran” in the Committee and has continued to maintain that position at this plenary meeting. The reason we requested the floor today is to bring the attention of the Assembly to operative paragraph 4 (g), which is connected with the issue of capital punishment. The language used therein …
Mr. Rodríguez San Martín (Plurinational State of Bolivia)
The General Assembly has taken a decision on the draft resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in Cuba”, which expresses the international community's concern at the situation regarding fundamental freedoms in Cuba, on the basis of the report submitted by the Special Rapporteur. The Bolivian delegation voted in favour of this draft resolution because we are convinced that the full and effe…
Mr. Xie Bohua (China)
I would like to make the following statement regarding our position under agenda item 112 (c) on draft resolution III, “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”. Respect for State sovereignty and territorial integrity is an important principle of the Charter of the United Nations. On the basis of this principle, the delegation of China is never in favour of consideration, under the agenda item on hu…
Ms. Foo (Singapore)
When the draft resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran was acted on in the Third Committee, a total of 10 delegations placed on record their reservations on the statement on capital punishment contained in operative paragraph 4 (g). Today, a further three delegations have also recorded their reservations on the paragraph which is now contained in draft resoluti…
Mr. Dlamini (Eswatini)
First, on the question of human rights in Nigeria, our position is that we abstain, as it was in the Third Committee. Still on the subject of Nigeria, our belief that we should abstain emanates from the fact that a lot of good is being done in Nigeria. Even the report or communiqué of the Commonwealth summit of Heads of State indicated that a lot of good is being done in Nigeria. The elections w…
Mr. Choe Myong Nam (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation voted against the draft resolutions on the human rights situations in various countries, including the Islamic Republic of Iran. My delegation does not agree with the manner in which the human rights situations of those countries are handled. My delegation has always maintained its position that a politicized approach to the human rights issue cannot in any way contribute to intern…
Mr. Ndiaye (Senegal)
My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)” when it was submitted to the Third Committee. The Rapporteur made several comments, in particular on capital punishment, which is still part of our national legislation and on w…
Mrs. Castro de Barish (Costa Rica)
Costa Rica co-sponsored draft resolution XI, on the situation of human rights in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). We wish to reiterate our support for the seventh preambular paragraph, which refers to the reports of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights concerning the human rights sit…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote after the voting. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 112? (d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (Part V) (A/52/644/Add.4)

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.69 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee).

Vote Recorded Vote — A/52/PV.69 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (7)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (108)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IV, entitled “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangl…
The President
We turn last to draft resolution V, entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, …
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic who wishes to make a statement in explanation of vote.
Mr. Wehbe (Syrian Arab Republic)
It will be extremely difficult to express the depth of our appreciation to the Member States that sponsored and voted in favour of the draft resolution on the occupied Syrian Golan, whether in the Fourth Committee or in this Assembly. This is particularly so since voting in favour of the draft resolution by such an overwhelming majority constitutes a clear message which coincides with today's Un…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 87?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/52/PV.69 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 1 surprising vote — country whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (163)
Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn next to draft resolution IV, “Offers by Member States of grants and scholarships for higher education, A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution V, “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We come now to draft resolution VI, “Palestine refugees' properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, “University of Jerusalem Al-Quds' for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazi…
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Israel, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Tourgeman (Israel)
My delegation considers the Palestinian refugee problem as a purely humanitarian problem and cooperates fully with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). My delegation would have supported the draft resolutions on UNRWA, which could have also been combined into one or two instead of seven draft resolutions, had they not included a paragraph wit…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 86? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.86 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
We will now turn to the two draft decisions contained in paragraph 25 of the report. Draft decision I is entitled “Documents relating to the report of the Economic and Social Council”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Biennial programme of work of the Second Committee for 1997-1998”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to make statements in explanation of position.
Mr. Robinson (United States of America)
The United States welcomes the approval today of the United Nations Declaration against Corruption and Bribery in International Commercial Transactions. This achievement is the fruit of efforts by the United States and a broad In addressing the fiftieth session of the General Assembly, President Clinton called on the international community and the United Nations to act against new threats to ou…
The President
I now call on the representative of Ireland, who will speak on behalf of the European Union.
Mr. Murphy (Ireland)
As the European Union indicated on the occasion of the adoption of the corresponding resolution at the recently resumed session of the Economic and Social Council — and copies of the statement made on that occasion are available in the Chamber — we strongly support the spirit of draft resolution III (resolution 51/191) in document A/51/601. That is why we have joined consensus on this text. As t…
Mr. Petrella (Argentina)
On behalf of the Argentine Government, I wish to express our satisfaction at the approval of the Declaration against Corruption and Bribery in International Commercial Transactions. The adoption of this document represents the culmination of a process that began years ago in this Organization and which has received the firm support of Argentina from its very inception. This ratification is testi…
Mr. Vivas (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
As one of the initial sponsors of the resolution adopted a few weeks ago by the Economic and Social Council, the Government of Venezuela is very pleased by the adoption of this text in the General Assembly in the framework of agenda item 12. We are convinced that the adoption of the United Nations Declaration against Corruption and Bribery in International Commercial Transactions represents a sig…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee?

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 145?

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision, “Question of Gibraltar”, contained in paragraph 27 of the report. The draft decision was adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 19. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) before it.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/51/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (152)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IV, “Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Mali, Mozambique and Namibia advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Lastly, we shall turn to draft resolution V, “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Mali, Mozambique and Namibia advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
I shall now call upon the representative of Swaziland, who has asked to make a statement in explanation of vote.
Mr. Dlamini (Eswatini)
My delegation does not intend to cause any troubles with regard to the President’s tight schedule. However, I feel I would not have done my duty were I not to explain my delegation’s votes. It should be noted that in the Fourth Committee, my delegation participated only half way owing to some changes in the delegation. As a result, we might appear to be more active in the plenary meeting. Howeve…

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Third Committee?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Third Committee.

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Assistance to unaccompanied refugee minors”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “New international humanitarian order”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI, entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, without a vote.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women” recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 26 of the report. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I now call on the representative of the Philippines, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mrs. Limjuco (Philippines)
I wish to note that in the resolution entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”, the name of one of the sponsors is missing, and that I shall take this up with the Secretariat. Furthermore, as regards draft resolution II (resolution 51/66), entitled “Traffic in women and girls”, the names of many sponsors are missing, and I should like to read them out. In the draft resolution entitled “…
The President
The Assembly takes note of the statement made by the representative of the Philippines. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 103?

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Measures for prevention of the smuggling of aliens”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 101?

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the elimination of racism and racial discrimination”. The Third Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I now call upon the representative of the United States of America, who has asked to make a statement in explanation of position.
Mr. Marrero (United States of America)
The United States Government joined in the consensus adoption of draft resolution III as a reflection of its essential commitment to the goals and purposes of the Third Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. My Government interprets operative paragraph 24 as not prejudging the outcome of discussions at the 1997 session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights with regard to a …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108?

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on the representative of the Russian Federation to make a statement in explanation of vote.
Mr. Sepelev (Russian Federation)
As a sponsor of the Middle East process, we have always been in favour of developing the region’s potential for implementing the agreements reached and resolving remaining problems. Hence, we have always emphasized the need to take account of the legitimate interests of all countries, including the people of Palestine, in the exercise of their right to self-determination. However, this does not …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 109?

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV, entitled “Commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 110?

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the United Nations Year for Tolerance”.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strengthening of the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Right to development”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Against: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania…
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Burkina Faso, Congo and Niger informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of Poland had intended to vote against; the delegation of Vanuatu had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education and public information activities in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Strengthening of United Nations action in the human rights field through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I call on the representative of the Philippines to make a statement in explanation of position.
Mrs. Limjuco (Philippines)
I would like to comment on resolution 51/101, entitled “Culture of peace”, and our understanding of it. It has been our understanding that the culture of peace is based on the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter on respect for human rights, democracy, tolerance, dialogue, cultural diversity and reconciliation. It has also been our understanding that the culture of peace seeks to …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 110?

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in Nigeria”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Lesotho informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Human rights in Haiti”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VI, entitled “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VII entitled “The situation of human rights in the Sudan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Situation of human rights in Cuba”. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Is…
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Rape and abuse of women in the areas of armed conflict in the former Yugoslavia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI, orally revised by the Rapporteur, is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)”. A recorded vote was requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII, as orally revised by the Rapporteur, is entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XII, as orally revised?
The President
We now turn to the two draft decisions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 72 of document A/51/619/Add.3. We turn first to draft decision I, entitled “Situation of human rights in Estonia and Latvia”, which the Third Committee adopted by consensus. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with human rights questions: human rights situations and reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives”. The Third Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes on the resolutions just adopted.
Mrs. Albright (United States of America)
The United States strongly supports this resolution on the human rights situation in Burma, and I congratulate my colleagues from Sweden for the skill and commitment with which they drafted and secured agreement to it. This resolution reflects the consensus view of the Members of the United Nations, a view premised on the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the principles enshrined in the U…
Mr. Mukhopadhaya (India)
I wish to refer to draft resolution VI (resolution 51/111) on the situation of human rights in Kosovo, contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/51/619/Add.3). India is committed to the promotion and protection of all human rights in all States. India is also committed to the preservation and protection of the territorial integrity, national sovereignty and independence of States Members…
Mr. Horoi (Solomon Islands)
My delegation would like briefly to provide an explanation of vote after the voting in reference to draft resolution VIII in document A/51/619/Add.3, “Situation of human rights in Cuba”. My delegation abstained in the voting on that resolution. Solomon Islands is committed to the advance and protection of human rights. We vote for resolutions written in that spirit, and we commend the balanced a…
Mr. Xie Bouchua (China)
The Chinese delegation would like to explain its vote on draft resolution VI under agenda item 110 (c), “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”. Respect for State sovereignty and territorial integrity is a basic principle enshrined in the United Nations Charter. That principle should be strictly adhered to in all international relations. In the view of the Chinese delegation, Kosovo is part of the…
Mrs. Limjuco (Philippines)
When draft resolution VI, “Situation of human rights in Kosovo,” was adopted in the Third Committee, we reserved our right to speak here today in explanation of vote. The Philippines abstained in the voting on the situation of human rights in Kosovo. While we condemn in no uncertain terms the violations of human rights and repression and discrimination perpetrated against the Albanian ethnic pop…
Mr. Sepelev (Russian Federation)
First of all, my delegation would like to note that the work of the Secretariat has not been fully satisfactory in the course of this plenary meeting. The rule that the Secretariat is trying to establish is not really in accordance with the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, by which we should of course be guided. We would like to request more accurate work. We wish to draw to the Assem…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 110?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.128 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 113 and sub-item (a) of agenda item 138, and of agenda item 138 as a whole?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.120 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Conference servicing of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change”. The draft resolution was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.100 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Unforeseen and extraordinary expenses for the biennium 1996-1997” and was adopted by the Fifth Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 1996-1997”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives wishing to speak in explanation of position.
Ms. Goicochea (Cuba)
We have just adopted the programme budget for the biennium 1996-1997, which is of special importance for the United Nations and for the international community in general, for without question it is a budget of change. It is a budget of change because concepts are changed; they now seem to be corporate concepts. The Organization’s commitment to the decisions of its Member States is changed, beca…
Mr. Hanson (Canada)
My delegation welcomes the adoption without a vote of the programme budget for the biennium 1996-1997. My delegation attaches particular importance to consensus decision-making in budgetary matters and therefore wishes to express its appreciation to you, Sir; to our coordinators, Mr. Martin Sharp of Australia and Mr. Movses Abelian of Armenia; and to all other representatives who participated in …
Mr. Gomersall (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
My delegation is grateful for this opportunity to explain its position on the Working Capital Fund resolution, resolution 50/218, on which my delegation joined a consensus in the interests of concluding agreement on a hard-won budget settlement. With hindsight, my delegation would have preferred, as others would, to have had more time to debate the important issues of principle, over which we we…
Mr. Birenbaum (United States of America)
Ambassador Albright had hoped to be here today to present the position of the United States on the adoption of the programme budget, but she was not able to be with us this morning. The United States views the adoption of the United Nations programme budget for 1996-1997 with mixed feelings. The budget is higher than we would have preferred and recommended. For that reason, we cannot fully suppo…
Mr. Rowe (Australia)
My delegation welcomes the adoption of the programme budget for the biennium 1996 to 1997 without a vote. As the Rapporteur of the Fifth Committee said in introducing the reports of the Fifth Committee, the Australian delegation, through Mr. Martin Sharp, was closely involved in the negotiations as coordinator. On behalf of Mr. Sharp, I wish to express our appreciation for the kind words that hav…
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 116 and of all the reports of the Fifth Committee. Programme of work
The President
Apart from organizational matters and items that may have to be considered by operation of the rules of procedure of the Assembly, and bearing in mind the action already taken by the Assembly at its 46th, 68th, 76th, 78th, 82nd, 89th, 93rd, 95th, 96th, 98th, 99th and Item 10 Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization Item 12 Report of the Economic and Social Council Item 1…

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.99 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.24. I call on the representative of Spain on a point of order.
The President
I call on the representative of Sudan as Rapporteur of the Third Committee. Mr. Mohamed (Sudan), Rapporteur of the Third Committee: The representative of Spain is quite right. I am sorry that we missed this correction. I shall now read out the correct text of operative paragraph 2 (d) of draft resolution IV: “Undertaking necessary measures to give rural women full and equal access to productiv…
The President
I repeat that draft resolution IV, “Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas”, corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.24 The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The role of the United Nations Development Fund for Women in eliminating violence against women”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.25/Rev.1. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that th…
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.27. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the advancement of women”, contained in paragraph 35 of document A/50/630. The draft decision was adopted by the Third Committee. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.99 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.36. We shall now begin the voting process. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.38. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.40. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strengthening of the rule of law”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.42. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.48. Draft resolution IX was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.49. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Human rights and mass exoduses”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.51/Rev.1. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.55. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Right to development”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.57. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.59. We shall now begin the voting process. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.61/Rev.1. Draft resolution XV was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Strengthening of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights/Centre for Human Rights”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.62/Rev.1. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I call now on the representative of Mexico, who has asked to speak in explanation of vote.
Mrs. Espinosa (Mexico)
The Government of Mexico supports respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes, and therefore voted in favour of draft resolution I, on that subject, contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/50/635/Add.2). We wish, however, to state that
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 112. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (Part IV) (A/50/635/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it 13 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 76 of Part IV of its report and a draft decision recommended in paragraph 77. I shall call first on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position before action is taken on these recommendations.
Mr. Alaideroos (Yemen)
I wish to put on record the position of my delegation on the draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee under agenda item 112 (c), which relate to the human rights situation in various States. Since its founding, the Republic of Yemen has consistently pursued a policy of respect for and of upholding human rights. It has opted for democracy and political pluralism; it has laid down laws …
Mr. Borda (Colombia)
My delegation would like to state, for the record, that with regard to draft resolution XI, entitled “Situation of human rights in Cuba”, on which the Colombia cannot but welcome the agreements on migration reached by Cuba and the United States of America. These meet the need that has been felt to provide a sensible framework for migration flows. In addition, Colombia welcomes the economic refor…
Mr. Fernández Palacias (Cuba)
I should like to explain the vote that Cuba will cast on draft resolution XI, entitled “Situation of human rights in Cuba”. The General Assembly is about to enter a new stage in an exercise that has been one of the worst injustices in the recent history of this Organization, thought up and imposed by the super-Power which does not conceal its efforts to crush the ideals of freedom and social jus…

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.99 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Third Committee?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Third Committee.

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.99 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 112?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 23 of its report. The draft decision, entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly will now take action on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 24 of its report. The draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of elimination of racism and racial discrimination”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly also wishes to adopt th…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 103?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Towards full integration of persons with disabilities in society: implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities and of the Long-term Strategy to Implement the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons to the Year 2000 and Beyond”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.12/Rev.1. …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/50/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (9)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (114)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 104?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.20/Rev.1. This draft resolution was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 109?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.96 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Ninth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 22 of the report, which the Second Committee recommended for adoption by the General Assembly. The draft decision is entitled “Note by the Secretary- General on negotiations on an international code of conduct on transfer of technology”. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I now call on the representative of Spain, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of position.
Ms. Menendez (Spain)
I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the European Union following the adoption of draft resolution III in document A/50/617/Add.1, entitled, “Specific actions related to the particular needs and problems of land-locked developing countries”. The European Union joined the consensus on this resolution, but wishes to make it clear that we do not believe that geographical conditions in themsel…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 95? (b) Human settlements Report of the Second Committee (Part III) (A/50/617/Add.2) The draft resolution, entitled “Commission on Human Settlements”, was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 95?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.96 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 18 of document A/50/619. It is entitled “Documents relating to operational activities for development”. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 97? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.96 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Economic and social repercussions of the Israeli settlements on the Palestinian people in the Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem, occupied since 1967, and on the Arab population of the occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled “Communication for development programmes in the United Nations system”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We shall now turn to the two draft decisions contained in paragraph 27 of document A/50/615/Add.1. Draft decision I is entitled “United Nations Population Fund: institutional arrangements”. Draft decision I was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision II, entitled “Documents relating to the report of the Economic and Social Council”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to Part III of the report (A/50/615/Add.2). The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 4 of Part III of its report. The draft decision is entitled “Biennial programme of work of the Second Committee for 1996-1997”.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Second Committee.

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.96 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee for adoption in paragraph 21 of document A/50/616. The draft decision is entitled “Documents relating to macroeconomic policy questions”.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 94?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.96 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee for adoption in paragraph 21 of Part II of its report. The draft decision is entitled “Notes by the Secretary-General on the elaboration of an international convention to combat desertification in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa”. May I take it that the Assembly wish…

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.87 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 145? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.106 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft decision IV, entitled “Review of the efficiency of the administrative and financial functioning of the United Nations”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision IV?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.94 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV, entitled “Assistance to unaccompanied refugee minors”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled “Comprehensive consideration and review of the problems of refugees, returnees, displaced persons and related migratory movements”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution VI, entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 31 of its report. The draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the report of the United Nations High Commissioner
The President
I call now on those representatives who wish to make statements in explanation of position.
Mr. Kuehl (United States of America)
I would like to explain the position of my Government on draft resolution VI, entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”, which the General Assembly has just adopted. The United States appreciates the difficulty of drafting language which encompasses the vast and diverse issues surrounding refugee flows in Africa. It is for that very reason that we have in past …
Ms. Fertekligil (Türkiye)
With respect to draft resolution I, “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, which has just been adopted, my delegation wants to stress that Turkey considers the provision of temporary protection to be an activity that falls within the sole purview and national jurisdiction of the competent authorities of the receiving country. We believe that such protection can be granted …
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.94 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Traffic in women and girls”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Improvement of the status of women in the Secretariat”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We turn next to the two draft decisions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 38 of its report. Draft decision I is entitled “Consideration of the request for the revision of article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women”. The Third Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to …
The President
Draft decision II, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the advancement of women”, was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft decision?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.94 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 8 of part II of its report (A/49/604/Add.1). The draft resolution, entitled “Measures to combat contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance”, was adopted by the
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 93?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.94 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “The role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 21 of part I of its report. The draft decision, entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development, including questions relating to the world social situation and to youth, ageing, disabled persons and the family”, was adopted by the…
The President
We shall now consider part II of the report of the Third Committee (A/49/605/Add.1). The Assembly has before it the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 5 of part II of its report. The draft decision is entitled “Provisional rules of procedure for the World Summit for Social Development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 95? Agenda item 96 Crime prevention and criminal justice: report of the Third Committee (A/49/606)
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 25 of its report and the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 26. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution I w…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Ninth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. I call on the representative of Bahrain on a point of order.
Mr. Al-Dosari (Bahrain)
I wish to inform the General Assembly that my delegation has become a sponsor of draft resolution II, entitled “Ninth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders” and contained in document A/49/606.
The President
I should like to inform delegations that corrections to lists of sponsors in reports should be given to the Rapporteur of the Committee or to the Secretariat. They will see that those corrections are made.
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, particularly its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Naples Political Declaration and Global Action Plan against Organized Transnational Crime”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 26 of its report. The draft decision is entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I now call on the representative of the United Kingdom who wishes to make a statement in explanation of position.
Mr. Vaughn-Fenn (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The United Kingdom joined the consensus on the resolution entitled “Naples Political Declaration and Global Action Plan against Organized Transnational Crime”, despite substantial reservations of a technical and procedural nature, because it did not wish to mute the resolution’s political message - But the United Kingdom does not believe that a conference on a specific sector of United Nations-r…
The President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of position. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to conclude its consideration of agenda item 96?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.95 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 105.

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.94 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV, entitled “Effective implementation of international instruments on human rights, including reporting obligations under international instruments on human rights”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? This draft decision, contained in paragraph 24 of the report, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vo…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 100?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/49/PV.94 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 1 surprising vote — country whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (32)
✗ No (19)
✓ Yes (59)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Importance of the universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination and of the speedy granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples for the effective guarantee and observance of human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Baham…
The President
I now call on the representative of the Republic of Korea, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Kwang Jae Lee (Republic of Korea)
After careful reconsideration, the Republic of Korea delegation voted in favour of draft resolution II. Our policy of principle with respect to the situation in the Middle East is that a just and lasting peace should be achieved in the region. To attain such a necessary goal, the current peace process must proceed with the full participation of the parties concerned and with the support of the i…
The President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 94?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.94 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 101?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.94 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Respect for the universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chil…
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Right to Development”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Alternative approaches and ways and means within the United Nations system for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Development of public information activities in the field of human rights”.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran advised the Secretariat that it had intended not to participate in the voting.]
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Summary or arbitrary executions”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Strengthening of the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Strengthening of the Centre for Human Rights of the Secretariat”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn now to the draft decision in paragraph 69 of part III of the report entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”. The draft decision was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly…
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Sreenivasan (India)
My delegation has gladly joined the consensus on draft resolution VII, entitled We are gratified that the international community has endorsed our view that the violation, indeed the destruction, of human rights, particularly the right to life of innocent and law-abiding citizens by terrorists on any pretext should be condemned, and that global measures should be taken not only to combat terrori…
Mr. Rezvani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation is of the view that certain elements of draft resolution XII, entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization” and contained in document A/49/610/Add.2, are not consistent with the practices or the Charter of the United Nations. Therefore, we chose — I repeat, we chose — not …
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. May I take it that it is now the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 100?
The President
I call on the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote before the voting.

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.92 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Economic and social repercussions of the Israeli settlements on the Palestinian people in the Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem, occupied since 1967, and on the Arab population of the Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Report of the Committee for Development Planning: general review of the list of the least developed countries”. It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening information systems for Africa’s recovery and sustainable development”. The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Preventive action and intensification of the struggle against malaria in developing countries, particularly in Africa”. It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We will now turn to the draft decisions contained in paragraph 50 of document A/49/726. Draft decision I is entitled “Documents relating to the Economic and Social Council”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Biennial programme of work for the Second Committee for 1995-1996”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes.
Mr. Ghebremariam (Eritrea)
My delegation joins those that have expressed condolences to the United States delegation on the death of Mr. Bradford Morse. Draft resolution V, which the General Assembly has just adopted by consensus and which is contained in paragraph 49 of document A/49/726, adds my country to the list of least developed countries. Joining the least developed countries is not a happy occasion. Indeed, the …
The President
We have heard the last statement in explanation of vote. I now call on the representative of Kyrgyzstan, who wishes to make a statement.
Mr. Aitmatov (Kyrgyzstan)
My delegation would like to join others in expressing condolences to the delegation of the United States on the passing away of the former Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Mr. Bradford Morse. Allow me, on behalf of the President, the Government and all the people of Kyrgyzstan, to express deepest gratitude and sincerest appreciation for the resolution (49/129) just adop…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee? The situation in Central America: procedures for the establishment of a firm and lasting peace and progress in fashioning a region of peace, freedom, democracy and development Report of the Secretary-General (A/…
The President
Members will recall that the Assembly concluded its debate on agenda item 42 at its 70th meeting, on 29 November 1994. The Assembly has before it draft resolution A/49/L.35/Rev.1. The following countries have become co-sponsors of that draft resolution: Colombia, Ireland, Suriname and Venezuela. I call upon the representative of Costa Rica to introduce the revised draft resolution.
Mrs. Castro de Barish (Costa Rica)
The delegation of Costa Rica, on its own behalf and on behalf of the other Central American States — El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama — wishes to associate itself with those who have expressed condolences on the death of Ambassador Bradford Morse, who served as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme with great skill and sensitivity. We convey our heart…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution A/49/L.35/Rev.1. The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of draft resolution A/49/L.35 is contained in document A/49/793. I should like to point out that this report is valid for draft resolution A/49/L.35/Rev.1. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt draft resolution A/49/L.35/Rev.1?
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 42.

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.92 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer”. It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Observance of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution VI was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Convention on Biological Diversity”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Fisheries bycatch and discards and their impact on the sustainable use of the world’s living marine resources”. It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “International Day for Biological Diversity”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 44 of part VII of its report. Draft decision I, entitled “Large-scale pelagic drift-net fishing and its impact on the living marine resources of the world’s oceans and seas”, was adopted by the Second
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Documents relating to environment and sustainable development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their positions.
Mr. Chiranond (Thailand)
Thailand attaches great importance to the proper preservation and management of the living marine resources in the world’s oceans and seas, which is an important principle contained in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and Agenda 21, as well as in draft resolution VI. We feel that the draft resolution represents a step towards ensuring the sustainability of marine resources. For…
Mr. Horiguchi (Japan)
Now that we have adopted the report containing the draft resolution entitled “Fisheries bycatch and discards and their impact on the sustainable use of the world’s living marine resources”, my delegation would like to emphasize the importance of taking full and proper account of the best scientific information available. In this connection, my delegation would like to call the General Assembly’s…
Mr. Burhan (Türkiye)
First, we would like to express our deep condolences on the death of Mr. Bradford Morse, former Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. For the record, Turkey would like to make the following statement on the resolution just adopted by consensus which is entitled “Support for the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Programme” and is contained in…
The President
We have heard the last representative in explanation of position.
Ms. Bohn (United States of America)
On behalf of my Government I should like to thank our 56 co-sponsors for their support of the GLOBE resolution. This initiative will link schoolchildren, teachers and scientists worldwide, energize scientific and environmental education and contribute to scientific research — with the goal of enhancing our ability to protect the health of the planet and contribute to the promotion of sustainable …
The President
In part II of its report, the Second Committee informs the Assembly that no action was taken under sub-item (a) of agenda item 89. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to take note of part II of the report of the Second Committee and to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 89?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of Part III of its report. The draft resolution, entitled “Protection of global climate for present and future generations of Mankind”, was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 89?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.92 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Specific measures in favour of island developing countries”. With regard to this draft resolution, may I take it that the General Assembly agrees with the recommendation of
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations International Symposium on Trade Efficiency”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Transit environment in the landlocked States in Central Asia and their transit developing neighbours”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their positions.
Mr. Belhimeur (Algeria)
I should like at the outset, on behalf of the States members of the Group of 77 and China, to express heartfelt condolences to the delegation of the United States of America on the death of Mr. Bradford Morse. On behalf of the Group of 77 and China, allow me to thank delegations present here that have enabled the Assembly to adopt by consensus draft resolution II, entitled “Implementation of the…
Mr. Idrissov (Kazakhstan)
The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan would like first of all to express its deep condolences on the sad demise of Mr. Bradford Morse, a former Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, who made a great contribution to the development activities of the United Nations. The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan welcomes the adoption by consensus of the draft resolutions …
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 88?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote? May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We turn now to the three draft decisions contained in paragraph 28 of the report. Draft decision I is entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”.
The President
We turn now to draft decision III, entitled “Question of St. Helena”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee).

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.84 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 137? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/48/PV.98 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "United Nations telecommunications system". Draft resolution IV was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the two draft decisions recommended by the Fifth Committee.
The President
Draft decision II is entitled "Integrated Management Information System project". Draft decision II was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it tha the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We have concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 123.

Vote Consensus — A/46/PV.43 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 7 of its report - which, as I have already indicated, is contained in paragraph 33 of section V of document A/C.5/48/L.10 (Part I). May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision?
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 123. The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/743) of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 12, dealing with those chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council that were allocated to the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision contained in paragraph 4 of that report. The Fi…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of those chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council that were allocated to the Fifth Committee?
The President
Under agenda item 12, the Assembly will now turn to the report of the Economic and Social Council (A/48/3). Members will recall that chapters I, V (sections A and B) and IX of the report of the Economic and Social Council were assigned for consideration directly in plenary meetings. May I take it
The President
May I further take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of chapters I, V (sections A and B) and IX of the report of the Economic and Social Council?
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of all the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council. The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/697) of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 17 (f), entitled "Appointment of members of the International Civil Service Commission". In paragraph 5 of that report, the Fifth Committee recommends that the General Assembly should appoint the …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 17 (f)?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the sub-items of agenda item 17 allocated to the Fifth Committee, and of all the reports of the Fifth Committee. Let me take this opportunity to thank sincerely the Chairmen of the Fifth Committee and of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions, and to echo the praise addressed to Ambassador Maycock, for their excel…
The President
Apart from organizational matters and items that may have to be considered by operation of Item 10 Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization Item 16 (b) Election of twelve members of the World Food Council Item 17 (h) Appointment of a member of the Joint Inspection Unit Item 17 (i) Confirmation of the appointment of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference …
The President
We are about to close this very momentous session. It has been said that we diplomats are doubly condemned - not only must we make innumerable speeches, but we are also obliged to listen to them. I am sure, therefore, that after a most exhausting session - and I am certainly exhausted after reading out that extensive list - a session at which we have had a surfeit of words, the last thing member…

Vote Consensus — A/48/PV.86 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position.
Mr. Wisnumurti (Indonesia)
It is a privilege for me to speak on behalf of the States members of the Non-Aligned Movement on the adoption of draft resolution II in document A/48/717/Add.12, on renewal of the dialogue on strengthening international economic cooperation for development through partnership, which was sponsored by developing countries members of the Non-Aligned Movement and of the Group of 77, by China and inde…
Mr. Blaney (United States of America)
My delegation agreed to join in sponsoring draft resolution II in document A/48/717/Add.12 because we wanted to help set a new course for international discussions on development issues based upon mutual interests and shared responsibilities. It is our hope that the resolution will lead to a frank, honest and realistic exchange of views between all parts of the international community. Increasing…
The President
We shall now consider Part III of the report (A/48/717/Add.2) of the Second Committee on agenda item 91 (a), entitled "Trade and Development". Members will recall that the Assembly considered a report (A/48/717/Add.1) of the Second Committee on agenda item 91 (a) at its 75th plenary meeting, held on 10 December. I call on the representative of Belgium, who wishes to speak in explanation of posit…
Mr. Portocarero (Belgium)
It is my honour to address the Assembly on behalf of the European Union concerning draft resolutions III and IV under this item. The European Union will join in the consensus on these two texts, as it did in the Second Committee, although we have difficulties with both. Clearly, cooperation for development must extend to all developing countries, whether land-locked or transit countries. In that…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 23 of Part III of its report (A/48/717/Add.2) and the draft decision recommended by The Assembly will first turn to the four draft resolutions. Draft resolution I is entitled "International code of conduct on the transfer of technology". The Committee adopted draft resolution I wi…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "Economic measures as a means of political and economic coercion against developing countries". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Specific actions related to the particular needs and problems of land-locked developing countries". The Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Assistance to land-locked States in Central Asia". The Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly will do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to concluded its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 91?
The President
The Assembly will now consider Part IV of the report (A/47/717/Add.3) of the Second Committee on sub-item (b) of agenda item 91, entitled "Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the 1990s". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of Part IV of its report. That draft resolution was ad…
The President
We will now consider Part V of the report (A/48/717/Add.4) of the Second Committee on sub-item (c) of agenda item 91, entitled "Effective mobilization and integration of women in development". The documents that were before the Second Committee under sub-item (c) of agenda item 91, namely the preliminary version of the 1994 World Survey on the Role of Women in Development (A/48/70-E/1993/16) and …
The President
In its report on sub-item (c) of agenda item 91, the Second Committee informs the General Assembly that no action was taken under sub-item (c). May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to take note of part V of the report of the Second Committee on sub-item (c) of agenda item 91?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 91?
The President
We shall now consider Part VI of the report (A/48/717/Add.5) of the Second Committee on sub-item (d) of agenda item 91, entitled "Economic and technical cooperation among developing countries". I now call on the representative of Spain on a point of order.
Mr. Fernandez-Pita (Spain)
My delegation has not been able to obtain document A/48/717/Add.5 in Spanish. It was not provided to the Spanish Mission, nor is it available from the documents services in this Hall. In these circumstances, in order not to interrupt the examination of the matters at hand,
The President
The observation of the representative of Spain is noted. The Assembly will now take a decision on the two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of part VI of its report (A/48/717/Add.5). Draft resolution I is entitled "Economic and technical cooperation among developing countries". The Second Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it t…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "Cooperation between the United Nations and the Southern African Development Community". The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly also to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 91?
The President
We shall now proceed to the consideration of part VII of the report (A/48/717/Add.6) of the Second Committee on sub-item (e) of agenda item 91, entitled "Environment". The Assembly has before it the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of part VII of its report and the draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 11. The Assembly will first take a dec…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/48/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 4 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (36)
✗ No (26)
✓ Yes (24)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on the representative of Mongolia for an explanation of vote.
Ms. Enkhtsetseg (Mongolia)
My delegation cast a positive vote in favour of draft resolution III, entitled "Importance of the universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination and of the speedy granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples for the effective guarantee and observance of human rights". We did so because support for the right of peoples to selfdetermination has always been my Gove…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 108?
The President
The Assembly will now consider part II of the report (A/48/626/Add.1) of the Third Committee on sub-item (b) of agenda item 108, entitled "Effective realization of the right of self-determination through autonomy". Members will recall that, in accordance with the decision taken by the General Assembly at its 3rd plenary meeting, on 24 September, sub-item (b) of agenda item 108 was introduced at …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 108 as well as its consideration of agenda item 108 as a whole?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/627) of the Third Committee on agenda item 109, entitled "Social development, including questions relating to the world social situation and to youth, ageing, disabled persons and the family". The Assembly has before it six draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 28 of that report and one draft decision recommended by the …
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "International Day of Disabled Persons". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "World Summit for Social Development". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 109?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/628) of the Third Committee on agenda item 110, entitled "Crime prevention and criminal justice". The Assembly will now take a decision on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 18 of that report. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled "United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Crime prevention and criminal justice". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 110?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/629) of the Third Committee on agenda item 111, entitled "Advancement of women". The Assembly will now take a decision on the eight draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 23 of that report. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled "Declaration on the elimination of violence against women". The Third Committee adopte…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "United Nations Development Fund for Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Implementation of the Nairobi Forward-Looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Violence against women migrant workers". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Merger of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women and the United Nations Development Fund for Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/48/PV.75 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to conclude its consideration of agenda item 88?
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) on agenda item 89, entitled "Science and peace" (A/48/650). The Assembly will take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Special Political and Decolonization Committee in paragraph 6 of that report. The draft decision was adopted by the Special Political and De…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 89?
The President
We turn now to the report of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) on agenda item 90, entitled "Question of the composition of the relevant organs of the United Nations" (A/48/651). In paragraph 3 of that report, the Special Political and Decolonization Committee recommends that the General Assembly should defer consideration of the item to its forty- May I take …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 90?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) on agenda item 116, entitled "Information from Non-Self-Governing Territories transmitted under Article 73 e of the Charter of the United Nations" (A/48/652). The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Special Political and Decolonization Committee …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 116?
The President
Reverting at this time to agenda item 85, "United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East", I call now on the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, Chairman of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee). Mr. KALPAGE (Sri Lanka), Chairman of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee): I wish to inform members o…
The President
Members have heard the statement made by the Chairman of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the proposal made by the Chairman of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/653) of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) on agenda item 117, entitled "Activities of those foreign economic and other interests which impede the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples in Territories under colonial domination and efforts to eliminate col…
The President
The draft decision is entitled "Military activities and arrangements by colonial Powers in Territories under their administration". It is contained in paragraph 12 of document A/48/653 A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brun…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 117?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/654) of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) on agenda item 118, entitled "Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples by the specialized agencies and the international institutions associated with the United Nations"; and on agenda item 12, entitled "Report of …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 118?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 12. The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/655) of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) on agenda item 119, entitled "Offers by Member States of study and training facilities for inhabitants of Non-Self-Governing Territories". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draf…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 119?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/656) of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) on agenda item 18, entitled "Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples". I call on the representative of Venezuela for an explanation of vote before the voting.
Mr. Manrique (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
As to the report (A/48/656) of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee on agenda item 18, entitled "Implementation of the Declaration of the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples", our delegation would like to have reflected in the record that our intention was to abstain in the voting in the Fourth Committee on the amendment embodied in document A/C.4/48/L.10 on t…
The President
The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions recommended by the Special Political and Decolonization Committee in paragraph 28 of its report (A/48/656), two draft consensuses recommended by the Special Committee in paragraph 29 of the same report, and one draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 30 of the same document. The Assembly will now proceed to take decisions on the…
The President
We now turn to draft resolution II, entitled "Question of New Caledonia". The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft resolution II without objection. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?

Vote Consensus — A/48/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 144?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/614) of the Sixth Committee on agenda item 145, entitled "Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Sixth Committee in paragraph 7 of that report. The draft resolution was adopted by the Sixth Committee without a vote. May I consider that the Assembl…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 145?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/615) of the Sixth Committee on agenda item 146, entitled "Report of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Sixth Committee in paragraph 9 of that report. The draft resolution was adopted by …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 146?
The President
The Assembly will next consider the report (A/48/616) of the Sixth Committee on agenda item 147, entitled "Convention on jurisdictional immunities of States and their property". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Sixth Committee in paragraph 12 of that report. The draft decision was adopted by the Committee without a vote. May I consider that the Assem…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 147?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/617) of the Sixth Committee on agenda item 148, entitled "Request for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Sixth Committee in paragraph
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 148?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/618) of the Sixth Committee on agenda item 152, entitled "Question of responsibility for attacks on United Nations and associated personnel and measures to ensure that those responsible for such attacks are brought to justice". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Sixth Committee in paragraph 10 of that r…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 152?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/619) of the Committee on agenda item 161, entitled "Review of the procedure provided for under The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Sixth Committee in paragraph 8 of that report. The draft decision was adopted by the Committee without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 161?
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of all the reports of the Sixth Committee. The meeting rose at 5.30 p.m.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/47/PV.93 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (141)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Implications of the application of the new criteria for identifying the least developed countries in the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Lea~t Developed Countries for the 1990s". The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. Mal" I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolut…
The PRESIDENt
Draft resolution V is entitled "Summit on the Economic Advancement of Rural Women". Draft resolution V.was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution? Draft resolutiQn Y was adopted (resolution 47/174).
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Impact of the recent evolution of the eCQnomies in transition on the qrowth of the wQrld econQmy, in particular Qn the economic qrQwth and development Qf the developinq cQuntries, as well as on internatiQnal economic cooperation". The SecQnd CQmmittee adopted draft resolution VI withQut a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? …
The President
Draft resQlutiQn VII is entitled "InternatiQnal CQnference on Population and Development". Draft resolution VII was adQpted by the Second Committee without a VQte. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adQpt the draft resolution? Draft resQlutiQn VII was adopted (resQlution 47/176).
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa, 1991-2000". Draft resQlution VIII was adopted by the SecQnd CQmmittee withQut a vQte. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adQpt the draft resolutiQn? Draft resolutiQn VIII was adQpted (resolutiQn 47/177).
The President
The Assembly will now turn to· th~ three draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 53 of part Ii of its report (A/47/717/Add.1)~ Draft decision I is entitled "Implementation of section II of the annex to General Assembly resolution 32/197 on the restructuring of the economic and social sectors of the United Nations sl'stem". The Second Committee recommends the ad~ptio…
The President
Draft decision II is entitled "Documents relating to the report of the Economic and Social Council". The Second Committee recommends the adoption of ~raft decision II. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft decision II was adopted.
The President
Finally, draft decisi{'n III is entitled "Biennial programme of work for the Second Committee for 1993-1994". The Second Committee recommends the adoption of draft decision Ill. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft decision III was adopted.
The President
I shall call now on representatives wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position. ,Mr. PIRIZ ':BALLON' (Uruguay) (interpretation from Spanish): I wish to explain my delegationis vote on the draft resolution, just adopted, entitled "Economic and social repercussions of the Israeli settlements on the Palestinian people irithe Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem, occupied since 1…
The President
In accordance with General Assembly resolutions 3237 (XXIX) of 22 November 1974, and 43/177 of 15 December 1988, I now call on the Observer of Palestine. Mr. SHREIM (Palestine) (interpretation from Arabic): I should like to thank all the delegations that voted in favour of the draft resolutions related to Palestine. I should also like to draw the attention of members and of the internationa…
The President
May I take it that is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee? It was so decided. The ~REStDENT: We now turn to parts I and 11 of the report of the Second Committee (A/47/718 and Add.l) on agenda item 78, entitled "Development and international economic co-operation". We shall first co…
The President
We now turn to part 11 (A/47/7l8/Add.l) of the report of the Second Committee. The Assembly will now take action on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 26 of part 11 of its report and on the three draft decisione recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 27 of the same document. The Assem1)ly willtu~p. ,fi~st to; the four draft resolutions.' !…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat Il)". The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in document 1../47/810. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution…
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "An agenda for development". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 47/181).
The President
The Assembly will now take action on the three draft decisions contained in paragraph 27 of document A/47/718/Add.1. J)ra~t; deC:i.s~oli :r 'is enfitled "Inte~l),atiOn.l'con~erenceoifmoney and' finall~E;lfor4eV8.lopment".' ,TheSe:condCol'!llltittee recommended that the General , ,. Af:'Isemb~yadopt the dr~ft decision. May I. take it that the Assel1lblywishes t,o I 'do so? Pra2t decision I w…
The President
Draft decision II' is entitled "Larg8.-scale pelagic drift-net fishing andlts impact on the living marine re'sources of the world's oceans, and seas". The Second Committee adopted draft; decisionII without a vote. May I take it that t',le Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft decision 11 waS adopted.
The President
Draft,decision III is entitle.d "Documents relating to development ~d.int~~nat.ional econornicrcoop~tat:ionn. The Second Committee recommends to~ the Assernbl~t'the adoption of draft decision Ill. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft decision III was adopted• • '.rhe PRESIDENT: We turn now to part III (A/471718/Add.2) of the report of the' Second Committee, on sub-item (…
The President
Draft resolution Il, entitled "Eighth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. The report of the ~ifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in document A/47/802. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution II? Draft resolution 11 was adop…
The President
Draft resolution Ill, entitle.Q"~t;rengthening int!!rnational organization~ in·,the~rea of multilateral trade", ,was adopted by the Second Comm~ttee ~ith~uta vote. May X take. it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewi.se? Draft resolution III was adopted (resoluti()n 47/.184) • • The PRESIDENT: Draft resolution IV, entitled "Commodities", was adopted by the Second Committee without a …
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Specific measures in favour, of island aeveloping countries". The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 47/186).

Vote Consensus — A/47/PV.92 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights". The Th&rd: Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adouted (resolution 471125).
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "The plight of street children". Draft resolution V was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that'the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 47/126).
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Strengthening of the Centre for Human Rights of the Secretariat". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VI was adonted (resolution 47/127).
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Development of public information activities in the field of human rights". Draft resolution VII was adopted by the1 Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 471128).
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII: without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VIII was adopted (resolution 471129).
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "Respect for the principle of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes", A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Camer…
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Strengthening of United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity". Draft resolution X was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolut…
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances'*. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 471132).
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled "Declaration on the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance". Draft resolution XII was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XII was adopted (resolution 471133).
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled "Human rights and extreme poverty". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIII was adopted (resolution 47/134).
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled "Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities". Draft resolution XIV was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote, May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XIV was adopted (resolution 471135).
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled "Summary or arbitrary executions". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote, May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XV was adopted (resolution 47/136).
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled "Alternative : approaches and ways and means within the United Nations system for improving : the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bol…
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled "Enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections". A recorded vote has been requested, A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and H…
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled "Situation of human rights in Cuba". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Hond…
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIX was adopted (resolution 471140).
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled "Situation of human rights in Afghanistan". It was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XX was adopted (resolution 47/141).
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled "The situation in the Sudan". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, …
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled "Human rights in Haiti". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XXII was adopted (resolution 471143).
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled "Situation in Myanmar". Draft resolution XXIII was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XXIII was adooted (resolution 471144).

Vote Consensus — A/47/PV.92 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Assistance for the reconstruction and development of Djibouti". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 471157).
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Assistance for the reconstruction and development of El Salvador". (The President) The draft resolution was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 471158).
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Assistance to Benin, the Central African Republic and Madagascar". The Second Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 471159).
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Emergency assistance for humanitarian relief and the economic and social rehabilitation of Somalia”. The draft resolution was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 471160). .
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Economic assistance to Vanuatu". The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VIII was adopted (resolution 47/161).
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "Emergency assistance to the Sudan". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 47/162),
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Special assistance to the front-line States". (The President) The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 471163).
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 53 of its report (A/47/727/Add.l). The draft decision is entitled "Report of the Secretary-General on the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Coordinator". May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? The draft decision was adopted.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 87? It was so decided.
The President
May I now invite the Assembly to turn its attention to the report (A/47/728) of the Second Committee on agenda item 88, "International assistance for the economic rehabilitation of Angola". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. The draft resolution was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote, M…
The President
I now call upon the representative of Angola, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of'vote, Mr. VAN DUNEM "NBINDA" (Angola): First of all, I should.like to thank all the sponsors and the international community for the support and solidarity they have demonstrated towards the Angolan people by the adoption of draft resolution A/47/L.17/Rev.l. As members know, Angola is a country wi…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 881 It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/47/730) of the Second Committee on agenda item 90, "Strengthening of international cooperation and coordination of efforts to study, mitigate and minimize the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster". The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. The report of the Fifth …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 901 It was so decided. T -PRESIDENT: The Assekbly will now consider the report (A/47/731) of the Second COmmitt88 on agenda item 144, entitled "InternatiOnal cooperation and assistance to alleviate the consequences of war in Croatia and to facilitate its recovery". The Assembly will take …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 144? It was so decided. ORGARIZATION OF WORK
The President
In view of the desire of Member States to dispose Of agenda item 152 expeditiously, may I take it that the Assembly wishes to consider this agenda item at this meeting, notwithstanding rule 15 of the rules of procedure, whiah provides that seven days should have elapsed since the item was placed on the agenda? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/47/PV.89 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV, entitled '" Ethnic cleansing' May I and racial hatred", was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote, take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 47/80).
The President
Draft resolution V. is entitled "Status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid" • A. recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, …
The President
The Assembly will now consider the two draft decisions contained in paragraph 31 of the Third Committee's report (A/47/658). The Third Committee adopted draft decision I, entitled "Elimination of racism and racial discrimination", without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft decision I was adopted.
The President
The Assembly will now turn to draft decision 11, entitled "Adverse consequences for the enjoyment of human rights of political, military, economic and other forms of assistance given to the racist and colonialist regime of South Africa". May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution 111 Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
I call on the representative of Argentina for an explanation of vote. Mr. NIETQ (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Argentina notes that the text of the resolution entitled "Status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid" reveals important progress by comparison with previous resolutions. Nevertheless, we abstained in the vote as we…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 911 It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (11./47/659) of the Third Committee on agenda item 92 entitled "Right of peoples to self-determination". The Assembly will now take decisions on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 19 of its report. After all the decisions have been taken, representatives will again be given an opportunity to explain their vot…
The President
The A.ssembly will now take a decision on draft resolution II, entitled "Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution II was adopted (resolution 47/83).
The President
Finally, we turn to draft resolution Ill, entitled "Use of mercenaries as a means to violate human rights and to impede the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia …
The President
I shall ttow call on those representatives who wish to e~plain their votes or positions. Mr. NIETO (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Argentina has firmly supported, snd will continue firmly to support, in all comFetent multilateral bodies, the principle of the salf-determination of peoples. But we voted against draft resolution I, "Importance of the universal realization of the rig…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its conside~ation of agenda item 92? It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly will now consider parts I and 11 of the report (A/47/703 and Add.l) of the Third Committee on agenda item 93, "Social Development". I now call on the representative of the United States of America, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of vote before the voting. Mr. WATSON (United States of America); The United States strongly supports the convening of a world summit fo…
The President
I shall put the recommendations of the Third Committee contained in parts land 11 of the report to the Assembly one by 'one. After all the decisions have been taken, representatives will again have the opportunity to speak in explanation of vote. The Assembly will now turn to part I of the report (A/47/703) and take decisions on the seven draft resolutions. Draft resolution I is entitled "P…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "International cooperation in combating organized crime". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopteq (resolution 47/87).
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Towards full integration of persons with disabilities into society: a continuing world programme of action". The draft resolution was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 47/88).
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders". The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in document A/47/785. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. !.D_ favour: Afghanistan, Algeria•. Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina…
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "The role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends". The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 47/90).
The President
Draft resolution VII, entitled "Crime prevention and criminal justice". was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 47/91).
The President
The Assembly will now turn to part 11 of the report (A/47/703/Add.l) and take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 8 thereof. The draft resolution is entitled "Convening of a world summit for social development". The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in document A/47/788. The …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 93? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/47/PV.72 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the two draft consensuses recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 25 of its report (A/47/648). Draft consensus I is entitled "Question of Gibraltar". The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus I without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft consensus I was adopted.
The President
Draft consensus II is entitled "Question of Pitcairn". The Fourth Committee also adopted draft consensus II without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft consensus II was adopted.
The President
We turn next to the draft decision entitled "Question of Saint Helena", recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 26 of its report (A/47/648). A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cape V…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 18? It was so decided.
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of all the reports of the Fourth Committee. * Subsequently, the delegations of Afghanistan, Jordan and Namibia advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.

Vote Consensus — A/45/PV.69 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on the representative of Bolivia. Mrs. ASHTON (Bolivia) (interpretation from Spanish): Mr. President, you said a moment ago that, as the Fifth Committee had not concluded its work, in respect of draft resolution IV in document A/45/764, no decision would be taken on that draft resolution today. But since the draft resolution has no financial implications, could we not take action on i…
The President
As stated earlier, action on draft resolution V will be postponed until Friday. , We have concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 108. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee (A/45/766) on agenda item 110, entitled "Enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections". I shall now call on those representatives who wish to …
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the two draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 21 of its report (A/45/766) and on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 22 of that report, Draft resolution I is entitled "Enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections". A recorded vote has been requested. A record…
The President
We now turn to draft resolution II, entitled "Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bol…
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 22 of its report (A/45/766). This draft decision, which is entitled "Respect for the will of the people of Myanmar", was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? The draft decision was adoDted. * Subsequently, the delegations of Czechoslovaki…
The President
I request the representative of El Salvador to end his statement, as his 10 minutes are up. Mr* CASTANEDA CORNEJO (El Salvador) (interpretation from Spanish): In connection with draft resolution XXII, "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador", contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/45/838) on agenda item 12, "Report of the Economic and Social Council", we…
The President
The Assembly has before it 24 draft resolutions and two draft decisions recommended by the Third.Committee in part I of its report (A/45/838) and one draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in part II (A/45/838/Add.l). The Assembly will take a decision on only 23 of the 24 draft reSOlUtiOns contained in part I of the report of the Third Committee, that is, draft resolutions I to …
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled '%uman rights and mass exoduses*@. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution II was adorrted (resolution 451153). 16he PRESIDENT; Draft resolution III is entitled "Assistance to refugees in Somalia". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote, …
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Assistance to voluntary returnees and displaced persons in Chad". The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote, May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VI was adooted (resolution 4511'56).
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons in Djibouti". In the Third Committee the draft resolution was adopted without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VII was adonted (resolution 451157). m PRESIDEQ: Draft resolution VIIL is entitled "Draft International Convention on the Protection of the Ri…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IX, entitled "Assistance to refugees and displaced persons in Malawi". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 451159).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution X, entitled *Situation of refugees in the Sudan". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution X was adoom (resolution 45/160).
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Assistance to refugees and returnees in Ethiopia". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft rei;olution XI was adopted (resolution 45/161),
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled %mmary or arbitrary executions". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a Vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XII was adovtec;l (resolution 451162).
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled "Strengthening of United Nations action in the human rights field through the promotion of international co-operation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIII was adoated (resolution 45116…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XIV, entitled "International Year for the World's Indigenous People". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Braail, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi…
The President
We come next to draft resolution XV, entitled "Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances", The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft reSOlUtfOn XV was adoDted (resolution 451165).
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled "Human rights in the administration of justice". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XVI was adopted (resolution 45/166).
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled "Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft WSOlUtiOn XVII was adopted (resolution 45/167).
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled "Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Asian and Pacific region". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote, May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XVIII was adowzed (resolution 45/168). * Subsequently, the delegation of Guyana advised the Secretariat that it had…

Vote Consensus — A/44/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their posi tions. Mr. ERI (Papua New Guinea), 1 make this statement on behalf of the de1ega tions 0 f Austra1 ia, Fi ji, New Zealand, Samea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and my own delegation. The draft resolution on "Large-scale pelagic driftnet fishing and its impacts on the living marine resources of the world's oceans and seas-, …
The President
The Assembly will n~ turn to the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 1 of section III of part 11 of its report (future A/44/832/Add.l). * Subsequently the delegation of Kenya advised the Secretariat that it had in tended to vote in favour. (The President) Draft decision I is entitled "Documents relating to the report of the Economic and Social Council". The …
The President
We have now concluded ')\'; consideration of all the reports of the Second C:"ironit tee. We turn now to agenda item 12, entitled "Report of the Economic and Social Council". Members will recall that chapters I, III (section C), VII and VIII of the report of the Council were assigned to plenary meetings. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of those chapters of the report? It…
The President
That concludes our consideration of chapters I, III (Rection C), VII and VIII of the report of the Economic and Social Council and of all the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council. AGEIDA ITEM 43 lMPI..F)tENTATlON OF THE RESOLUTIONS OF THE UNITED NATIONS The President, It is mv understandinq that there is no request to consider this item at the present session. May I ta…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 43. A~NDA ITEM 44 (continued) LAUNCHING OF GLOBAL NEQJTIATIONS ON INTERNATIONAL E(DNCMIC CO..QPERATlON FOR DEVEIoFMENT The PRESIDENT, with regard to agenda item 44, representatives will recall that on 22 September 1989 the Assembly decided to include this item in the agenda of the forty-fourth session. May I take it that it is the Assembly's w…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 45. PROGRAMME OF WORK The PRESIDENTt I should like to inform memers that, apart from organizational matters <ltd matters that may arise by operatim of the rules of procedure of the Assembly, and bearing in mind the action already taken at itR 32nd, 35th, 76th, 79~h, 80th and 82nd plenary meetings concerning agenda items 11 (h), 18, 34 and 39, …

Vote Consensus — A/44/PV.82 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolu tion II, .enti tled ·Status of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment-, was also. adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Asaembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 44/144). The PRESIDENT~ Draft resolution III is entitled ·United Nations voluntary Fund fo…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled ~Respect for the pr inciples of national sovereign ty and non-inter ference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes". A. recorded vote has been r equested. Jr>. ~ecorded vote was taken. _ ... ':< In favour~ Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan. Bolivi…
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes aft~r the votinq. Mrs. CASTRO de BARISH (Costa Rica) (interpretation from Spanish): I wish to explain my vote on draft resolution n. My delegation did not participate in the voting on that draft resolutior., which appears in the Third Committee's report, WEnhancinq the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and qen…
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled RAssistance to ~oluntary returnees and displaced persons in ChadR• That draft resolution was also adopted without a vote by the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 44/153). The PRESIDENT~ Draft resolution VI is entitled RAssistance to refugees and returnees in Eth iopia R• The Th ir…
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled ·World conference on human rights·. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VIII was adopted (resolution 44/l56).
The President
. We turn now to draft resolution IX, entitled ·Assistance to student refugees in southern Africa·. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 44/157). The PRESIDENT\ Draft resolution X is entitled ·Status of the Convention on the Prevention and punishment of the Crime of…
The President
. Draft resolution XI is entitled ·Summary of arbitrary executions·. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution also without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was ado~ted (resolution 44/159).
The President
. Draft resolution XII, entitled ·ouestion of enforced or involuntary disappearances·, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XII was adopted (resolution 44/160).
The President
. Draft resolution XIII is entitled ·Situation of human rights in Afghanistan·. The Th ird Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIII was adopted (resolution 44/l61). administration of justice", was adopted by the 'ltlird Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to c…
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XV, entitled ltSituation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran". The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to cb the same? Draft resolution XV was adopted (resolution 44/163).
The President
Draft resolution XVI, entitled "Human rights and mass exoduses·, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so? Draft resolution XVI was adopted (resolution 44/164).
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador". I caU on the repreeentative of Mexico. Mrs. GONZALEZ Y REYNERO (Mexico) (interpretation from Spanish) t On behalf of the sponsors of draft resolution XVII, entitled "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador", I should lilee to propose an addition to that text - nam…
The President
The Assembly has heard the amendment to draft resolution XVII just introduced by the representative of Mexico. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt that amendment? '{'he ame ndment was' adopted. , .. The PRESIDENT~ May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt draft resolution XVII. as amended? Draft resolution XVII, as amended, was adopted (resolution 44/165). The PRESIDENT…
The President
The Assembly will ncrl'l take a decision on draft resolution A/44/L.60/Rev.l. Before proceeding to take a decision on the revised draft resolution I. should like to quote from rule 78 of the rules of procedure regarding proposals before the Assembly: R As a general rule. no proposal shall be discussed or put to the vote at any meeting of the General Assembly unless copies of it have been ci…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution A/44/L.60/Rev.l. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbu~a, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussa!am, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, 8¥elorussian Soviet SOCialist Re…
The President
We turn first to sub-item (g) of agenda item 17, entitled "Appointments of members of the Committee on Conferences". In this connection the Assembly has before it a note by the Secretary-General, issued as document A/44/388. As indicated in that document, the General Assembly, by resolution 43/222 B of 21 December 1988, decided to retain the Committee on COnferences as a permanent subsidiar…
The President
The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: Nunber of invalid ballots: Number of valid ballots: Abstentions: Number of members voting: Required majority: Number of vo~s obtained: GreeCe We ther lands Having obtained the required majority, Greece was selected.
The President
Two Statas - Greece and the Uni ted States of America - have therefore been selac md. In accordance with article 3, paragraph 1, of the statute of the Jotnt Inspection Unit, Greece and the Uni ted States of America are requested to propose candidates for appointment to the Joint Inspection Unit. After holdinq the consultations described in article 3, paragraph 2, of the statute, includinq c…

Vote Consensus — A/42/PV.99 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Finally, we turn to draft resolution IV, which is also found in document A/C.S/42/L.9 (part IV), and which deals with the Working Capital Fund for the biennium 1988-1989. Draft resolution IV was also adopted hy the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assemhly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 42/228).
The President
The General Assembly has thus conclUded its consideration of agenda item 115 and all the reports of the Fifth Committee.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/42/PV.96 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 1 surprising vote — country whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (152)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
There was no request for a separate vote. Mr. DASGUPTA (India): Like the delegation of the Federal Republic of Germany, my delegation was under the impression that there would be a separate vote on paragraph 1 of draft resolution Ill, "Specific action related to the particular needs and problems of land-locked developing countries." My delegation would like to state that, in the event that …
The President
Let uS now proceed to draft resolution V, which is entitled "Trade embargo against Nicaragua". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgar I, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet SOcialist Republic, Cameroon, Cape Verde, China, C…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the five draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 45 of its report (A/42/821/Add.1). Draft decision I is entitled "International conference on money and financ for development. "Subsequently the de1ega tions of Bel ize and Ecuador adv ised the Secretar ia that they had intended to vote in favour. May I take it that the General …
The President
Draft decision 11 is entitled "Commodities and protectionism and structural adjustment". May I consider that the General Assembly adopts the draft decision? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
Draft decision III is entitled "International conference on money and finance". May I take it that the General Assembly adopts the draft decision? Draft decision III was adopted.
The President
Draft decision IV is entitled "International conference on money and finance". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote waS taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, I "Iutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Bu kina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist…
The President
Draft decision V is entitled "Preparation of summary records for the seventh session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development". The report of the Fi fth Committee on the programme budget implica tions of the draft decision has been issued as document A/42/855. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, A…
The President
We have concluded our I! consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 82. We turn next to the report of the Second Committee (A/42/821/Add.3) on sub-item (c) of agenda item 82, entitled "Effective mobilization and integrati n of women in development". The draft resolution contained in paragraph 7 of the report was adopted b the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Genera…
The President
That concludes our consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 82. The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Second Committee (A/42/821/Add.4) on sub-item (d) of agenda item 82, entitled "Economic and technical co-operation among developing countries". The Assembly has to take decisions on the three draft resolutions contained in paragraph 15 of the report. Draft resolution I, entit…
The President
Draft resolution 11, entitled "Technical co-operation alOOng developing countries", was adopted by the second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to to adopt it? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 42/180).
The President
Draft resolution Ill, entitled tlCo-operation between the united Nations and the Southern African Development Co-ordination Conference", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 42/181).
The President
We have concluded our consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 82. I now invite members to turn their attention to the report of the Second Committee (A/42/821/Add.5) on sub-item (e) of agenda item 82, entitled 11 Env ironmen t ". The Assembly has to take decisions on the six draft resolutions ana two ara t decisions recommended by the Secona Committee in paragraphs 37 and 38, respecti…
The President
The Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft resolution 11, entitle, "Traffic in toxic and dangerous products and wastes". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 42/183).
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "International co-operation in the field of the environment". A recor ed vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian…
The President
Draft decision II deale with "Consideration of accession by the United Nations to the Convention on Eat y Notification of a Nuclear Accident, Vienna, 1986, and to the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency, Vienna 1986". The second Committee achptd this draft decis ion wi thout a vote. May I therefore take it that the General Assembly wishes to …
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to expIa in their posi tions. Mr. HARAN (Israel h The delega tion of Israel asked for a vote on draft resolu tion III in Cbcument A/42/82l/Add.5 rela ting to the env ironment, and speci fically entitled "International oo-operation in the field of the environment". It also voted against this draft resolution. The reason for doing so is the f…
The President
That concludes our consideration of sub-item (E I of agenda item 82. The Assembly will now consider the report of the second Committee on sub-item (f) of agenda item 82, entitled "Desertification and drought" (A/42/82l/Add.6) • The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 12 of its report. Draft resolution I is entitled "Co…
The President
Draft resolution !I, A to D, is entitled '''Plan of action to combat desertification". It was adopted by the Comm! ttee wi thout a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 42/189).
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of sub-item (f) of agenda item 82. The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on sub-item (g) of agenda item 82, entitled "Human settlements" (A/42/821/Add.7). The Assembly will now take a decision 00 the two draft resolutions recommended by the second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. Draft resolution I …
The President
In the same paragraph the Second Committee also recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft resolution 11, concer ing the Global Strategy for Shelter to the Year 2000. *Subsequently the delegation of Sudan advised the Secretar ia t that it hac intended to vote in favouq the delegation of Israel had intended to vote agaj .st. (The Pres ident) The second Committee aoopted that dra…

Vote Consensus — A/42/PV.93 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assenbly will now consider the draft decision contained in paragraph 23 of the report (A/42/781) of the Third Committee. The draft decision concerns the report of the secretary-General on the draft convention against i11ioi t traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and report of the secretary-Q!neral on the implementation of General Assembly resolution 41/127. The Third C…
The President
We have thus oono1uded our oonsideration of agenda item 104. *Mr. Mahbubani (Singapore), Vice-President, took the Chair. The Assembly will now consider the report (A/42/792) of the Third COlMlittee on agenda item 105, entitled "Alternative approaches and ways and means within the uni ted Nations system for improv ing the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms". I call…
The President
Draft resolution rI concerns "The impact of property on the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded voted was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Bye…
The President
The Third Conunittee aoopted draft resolution lI, entitled "International co-<:>peration in the humanitarian field", without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution II was aCbpted (resolution 42/121).
The President
We have nCM exmcluded our consideration of agenda item 106. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Conunittee (A/42/810) Oll agenda item 107, entitled "Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or p.mishment". The Assembly will now take a decision on the three draft resolutions re commende d by the Th ird Commi t tee in paragra ph 14 of ita re port. The Third …
The President
The Third Committee aCbpted draft resolution III, entitled "Torture and inhuman treatment of children in detention in South Africa", by acclamation. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to aCbpt it? I I Draft resolution III was aoopted (resolution 42/124).
The President
We have concluded our consideration of agenda. item 107. Next we turn to the report of the Th ird Commi ttee (A/42/776) on agenda item 141, entitled "lnterregiona1 oonsu1tation on developnenta1 social welfare pollcies and progr ammes "• The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution in paragraph 9 of the report of the Third Conunittee. The Third Committee aCbpted the draft re…
The President
We have concluded our consideration of agenda item 141. we turn next to the report of the Third Committee (A/42/B03 and Add.l) On agenda item 12, entitled "Report of the EConomic and SOcial Council". I call first en those representatives who wish to explain their votes before the voting. Mr. BEN H1lMIDA ('I\lnisia) (interpretation from French); My delegation will vote in favour of draft res…
The President
Draft resolution 11 deals with assistance to refugees in SOmalia. The Third Committee aoopted the draft resolu tion wi thout a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolu tion II was aoopted (resolution 42/127).
The President
Draft resolution III concerns emergency assistance to voluntary returnees and displaced persons in Chad. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XII was adopted (resolution 42/128). The mE:> IDENT: Draft resolu tion IV concerns the situation of refugees in the Sudan. This draft resolutio…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VII, which deals with ass is tance to re fugees and displaced persons in Malawi. The Th ird Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 42/132). The IRESIDENT: We come next to draft resolution VIII, entitled "status of the Convention on the …
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran". A recorded vote has been requested. In favour~ Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Colont>ia, Comoros, Costa Rica, COte d'lvoire, Denmark, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Finland, France, German…
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador". The Third Conuni ttee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 42/13 7) • The ffiESIDENT: Draft resolution V is entitled "Assistance to student refugees in soother n Afr ica ". *Sub…
The President
Draft resolution VIr is entitled ''Measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights and dignity of all migrant workers". The report of the Fifth Committee on the progranune bUdget implications of this draft resolution has been issued as document A/42/85L A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, …
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Human rights in the administration of justice ". A separate vote has been requested on the fifth preambular paragraph. Is there any objection to that request? As I hear no objection, I shall put that paragraph to the vote fir st. A recorded vote has been reques ted. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Baha…
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Human rights and mass exoduses ". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 42/144).
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled "Improvement of social life". A reoorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanis tan, Alban ia, Alger ia, Angola, An tigua and Bar buda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Ben in, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet S':>cialist R…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the four draft decisions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 113 of part II of its report (A/42/803/Add.l). Draft decision I is recommended by the Third Committee for adoption by the Assembly. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft decision I was adopted.
The President
Draft decision 11 is also recommended by the Third Committee for adoption by the Assembly. May I consider that the General Assembly lI'ishes to adopt it? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
We turn now to draft decision Ill, which was reconunended by the Th ird Commi t tee for adoption by the Assembly. It has been drawn to my attention that a similar decision was adopted by the lsecond Commi t tee. Fur tbermore, the Cha irman of the second Committee has requested !that the two draft decisions be consolidated into a single text prior to adoption . by the General Assembly. I th…

Vote Consensus — A/42/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
I have no such request, but if you wish to request voting on individual paragraphs I would be glad to receive it. 1 call on the representative of the Federal Republic of Germany on a point of order. Mr. REINBOTHE: (Federal Republic of Germany) ~ We have asked for separate votes on the following four points in draft resolution I: first, the words MState terrorism" in the fourth preambular pa…
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft rE olu tion I. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Ben in, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Rep…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution I as a whole. A ree )rded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was' taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Ben in, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Camero…
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 93. The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Third Committee (A/42/775) on agenda item 94, entitled "Crime prevention and criminal justice". The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution contained in paragraph 8 of the report. This draft resolution was adopted by the Corranittee without a vote. May I take it that the General…
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 94. Next, the Assembly will turn its attention to the report of the Third Committe (A/42/786) on agenda item 95, entitled "Elimination of all forms of discrin nation against women". Tl1 i Assembly has to take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third C ,mmittee in paragraph 10 of its report. Th ! draft resolution, entitled ·C…
The President
There are no further explanations of vote before t:l1 vote. Therefore the Assembly will now take a decision on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 18 of its report contained in document A/42/781. Draft resolution I is entitled "Participation of women in proJ'OClting international peace and co-operation". The Third Committee adopted that draft resolutio…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "Intplementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women". The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May take it that the Gener al Assembly wishes to do likewise? Development Fund for Women". It was adopted without a vote by the Third Committee. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewi…
The President
Draft resolution IV relates to the role of women in society. The Third Conunittee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 42/64).
The President
I shall now call on those representatives wishing to explain their votes after the vote. Miss BYRNE (United States of lWerica): Although my delegation joined in the consensus on draft resolution IV under agenda item 96, entitled liThe role of women in society", the united States has strong reservations concerning the fourth prearnbular paragra{i1 and operative paragraph 3. The fourth preamb…

Vote Consensus — A/41/PV.101 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 117. Next the Assembly will consider the report (A/41/951) of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 118, entitled "United Nations Common System·'. The Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendation of the Fifth Committee contained in paragraph 7 of its report. The draft resolution contained in that paragraph was adopted …
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 118. (The President) We shall now consider the report (A/4l/9S2) of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 119, entitled ·United Nations pension system-. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution contained in paragraph 8 of that report. The Fifth Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it tha…
The President
The concerns mentioned by the representative of Panama will be noted and conveyed to the Secretary-General. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolutions recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 51 of its report (A/41/954). We shall begin with draft resolution I, which concerns questions relating to the programme budget for the biennium 1986-1987. Section I of draft …
The President
Next we turn to section 11 of draft resolution I, dealing with the International Computing Centre: 1987 budget estimates. The Fifth Committee adopted this section without objection. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Section 11 of draft resolution I was adopted (resolution 41/209, sect. 11).
The President
Next we come to section III of draft resolution I, regarding health insurance coverage for locally-recruited staff in the General Service and related categories at designated duty stations. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium…
The President
Now we come to section IV of draft resolution I, which concerns the hiring and use of consultant services, use of experts, consultants and participants in ad hoc expert groups and standards of accommodation for air travel. The Fifth committee adopted this section of draft resolution I without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Section IV of draft resolu…
The President
We now come to section VI of draft resolution I, entitled -Loan to the united Nations Industrial Development Organization-. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burma, Buru…
The President
Next we come to section VII of draft resolution I, dealing with conference services, Vienna. The Fifth Committee adopted that section without objection. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Section VII of draft resolution I was adopted (resolution 41/209, sect. VII).
The President
Section VIII of draft resolution I concerns Judgement No. 370 of the United Nations Administrative Tribunal related to the suspension of class 12 post adjustment in New York. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, …
The President
We turn now to section IX of draft resolution I, dealing with the job classification of the General Service and related categories. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, BOtswana, Brazi1, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cameroon, Central A…
The President
deals with the salary and retirement allowance of the Secretary-General and salary and pensionable remuneration of the Director-General for oevelopment and International Economic Co-operation and of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. The Fifth Committee adopted section X of draft resolution I without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the …
The President
Next, we turn to draft resolution 11, contained in paragraph 51 of the report of the Fifth Committee (A/4l/954). That draft resolution, which deals with the limitation of damages in respect of acts occurdng within the Headquarters district, was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 41/…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution Ill, dealing with the programme budget for the biennium 1986-1987. Draft resolution III A concerns the revised budget appropriations for the biennium 1986-1987. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, B…
The President
We come next to draft resolution III B, concerning the revised income estimates for the biennium 1986-1987. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burma, …
The President
Finally, we come to draft resolution III e, concerning the financing of appropriations for the year 1987. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina FasO, Burma, Burundi, Cameroon, Can…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 110.

Vote Consensus — A/41/PV.100 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Next, the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision IV, entitled "Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund for economic and technical co-operat\on among developing countries". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision IV? Draft decision VI was adopted.
The President
Finally, the Second Committee also recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision V, entitled "Biennial programme of work for the Second Committee for 1987-1988°. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft decision V was adopte~.
The President
I now call on the representative of the United States of America who has asked to explain his vote after the vote. Mr. NORRIS (United States of America): My delegation appreciates the opportunity to explain why the United States did again vote "no" on an issue related to the consolidated list of harmful products. As other delegations are aware, the United States voted against resolution 198…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 12. We turn now to the Second Committee's report in document A/41/857/Add.2 on sub-item (b) of agenda item 79, entitled "FOod problems". The Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendation contained in paragraph 10 of that report. The draft resolution is entitled "FOod and agr~cultural problems". The Second Committee adopted that draft …
The President
The Assembly has concluded its oo~sideration of sub-item Cb) of agenda item 79. The Assembly will next consider the Second Committee's report in document A/4l/936 on agenda item 82, entitled "Special economic and disaster relief assistance". First, the Assembly will take a decision on the 10 draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in p~xagraph 46 of its report. Draft resoluti…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Assistance to Solomon Islands·. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 41/193).
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled ·Assistance to El Salvador·. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 41/194).
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Assistance to Uganda". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil 6 Brunei Darussalam, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socia…
The President
Draft resolution V deals with assistance for the reconstruction and development of Lebanon. M&y I consider that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution V? Draft resolution V was adopte~ (resolution 41/196).
The President
Draft resolution VI deals with assistance to Mozambiaue. A recorded vote has been re~ested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussa1am, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Bye10russian Sov…
The President
Draft resolution VII deals with special economic assistance to Chad. May I consider that the General ASs(~bly adopts draft resolution VII? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 41/198).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VIII which concerns special assistance to front-line States. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Fa…
The President
I shall read rule 89 of rules of procedure: "A representative may move that parts of a proposal or of an amendment s~ould be voted on separately. If objection is made to the request" for division, the motion for division shall be voted upon. Permission to speak on the motion for division shall he given only to two speakers in favour and two speakers against. If the motion for division is car…
The President
Does anyone wish to oppose that motion? Mr. NORRIS (United States of America): MY delegation opposes the proposal made by the representative of Democratic Yemen. We would like to c~ll for separate votes on the fifth, fifteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth preambular paragraphs.
The President
One more delegation may speak in favour and one more delegation may speak against the motion of the representative of Democratic Yemen. Mr. AL-MASRI (Syrian Arab RepUblic) (interpretation from Arabic): My delegation supports the proposal of the representative of Democratic Yemen that no separate vote be taken on paragraphs of the draft resolution. Mr. TUAN (Liberia): I wish to support the mo…
The President
One more delegation may speak against the motion now. There appears to be none, therefore I shall put the motion to the vote. I call on the representative of Argentina on a point of order. Mr. de la TORRE (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Mr. president, could you define clearly the motion on what we are going to vote, please?
The President
The motion is that there should not be separate votes on the fifth, fifteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth preambular paragraphs of draft resolution IX. The motion against division has been moved by Democratic Yemen. The Assembly will now vote on the motion against division. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bah…
The President
The Assembly will now vote on draft resolution IX. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet So…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution X, which deals with the Office of the united Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 41/201).
The President
I now i~.vitp representatives to turn to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 47 of its report (A/41/936). The draft decision is entitled "Reports of the secretary-General on international relief to Mexico and on assistance to Bangladesh". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? The draft decision w~~_adopted.

Vote Consensus — A/41/PV.98 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Dra~t decision IV concerns the report of the Secretary-General on the Preferential Trade Area for Eastern and SOuthern African States, ~he report of the Sec~etary-Generalon the particular problems facing Zaire with regard to transport, transit and access to foreign markets, and the report of the Trade and Development Board. May 1 take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft decision? …
The President
. 1 shall now call on representatives who wish to explain their votes. Mr. LABERGE (canada): 1 should like to explain our vote on draft resolution 11 in document A/4l/8S7/Add.l. Prom the beginning, my nelegation has questioned the appropriateness of addressing the trade embargo agatnst Nicaragua in the Second COmmittee. The General ASsembly has pronounced itself on the ruling of the Interna…
The President
I call on the representative of the Union of, Soviet socialist Republics on a point of order. Mr. ZVEZDIN (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) (interpretation from Russi~n)1 I wish, Mr. President, to draw your attention to the fact that today a number of delegations have explained their vote on the resolution entitled -Trade embargo against Nicaragua-, although you quite rightly recalled at…
The President
I thank the representative of the Soviet Union. Anyway, Norway is the last representative who has asked to speak in explanation of vote. Miss DANIELSEN (Norway): My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution II. However, I should like tl;) ':'"ice our regret over the fact that th'~ debate in the Second Committee on this issue was dominated by procedural deliberations. My delegation would…
The President
I now call on the representative of Nicaragua, who has asked to speak in exercise of the right of reply. ~. ICAZA CALLARD (Nicaragua) (interpretation from Spanish): The representative of the United States, in his explanation of vote on the draft resolution on the trade embargo against Nicaragua, as was to be expected, launched his usual attack against my country and the other co-sponsors of …
The President
We have thus c()ncluded our consid1!ration of subitem (a) of agenda item 79. We now turn to the report of the Second Committee on sUbitems (c) and Cd) of agenda item 79, entitled "New and Renewable Sources of Energy· and "Development of the Energy Resources of Developing Countries", respectively, in document A/41/857/Add.3. The Assembly will first take a decision on the draft resolution con…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report, document A/41/857/Add.3. (The President) ~le draft deciB!on is entitled -Development of the Energy Resources of Developing Countries". The Second ~ittee t'acoIUIends 'to the General Assembly the adoption of that draft decision. May I take it thQt the General A~sembly …
The President
Draft decision III is entitled "Internaeional conference on money and finance". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain f Banglade~h, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republi…
The President
Next, the Second Committee recommends the adoption of draft decisions IV, entitled "Mobilization of financial resources for industrial development". May I take the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? Draft decision IV wa~ adopted. The p~SInENT: The Assembly has concluded its consideration under agenda item 79 proposals not related to any particular sub-item. The Assembly wi…
The President
In paragraph 15 of its report the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption three draft decisions. Draft decision I concerns reports of the Joint Inspection unit on field representation of organizations of the United Nations system and technical co-operation among developing countries. May I take that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision? Draft dec…
The President
Draft decision 11 deals with the United Nations population Award. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
Draft decision III concerns oper~tional activities for development. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? Draft decision III was adopted.
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 80. I now invitv the Assembly to turn its attention to the report of the Second COmmittee (A/41/859) on agenda item 81, "Training and research". The Assembly will now take decisions on the draft ~esolutions recommended to the Assembly for adoption in paragraph 21 of the report of the Second COmmittee (A/4l/859). Draft resolut…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "United Nations University". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution 11 ~as adopted (resolution 41/173).
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Unified approach to development analysis and plannin9". May I take it that the ~neral Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 41/174). !be 'RBSIDBN'1'1 Next we turn to draft resolution IV, entitled ·Universit.y for Peace". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes ~ adopt it? Draft r,e801ution..JY was adopte! (resoluti…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/41/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

⚠ 11 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (11)
✓ Yes (139)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now vote on draft resolution III as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Bye10russian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central Afric…
The President
I shall now call on those delegations which wish to explain their votes. Mrs. CHIMELA (Botswana): My delegation voted in favour of the resolution under item 84 and resolution 11 under item 88. We reserve our position on paragraph 5 of the former and paragraph 24 of the latter, pertaining to sanctions. Botswana is not capable of imposing sanctions on South Africa, but will not stand in the w…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 88. r would like to draw the Assembly's attention to the report of the Third Committe on agenda item 89, which is entitled "Elimination of all forms of racial discrimination (A/41/793). The Assembly will now take a decision on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 22 of its report. Draft resolution…
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution I. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Repuh1ic, Cameroon, Cape…
The President
Next, I shall put to the vote operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution I. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina l Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso l Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, c…
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution I as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cam…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled dCommittee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination". That draft resolution too was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 41/105).
The President
In paragraph 5 (a) of the resolution on the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which has just been adopted, the General Assembly requests the Secretary-General "To consider making an urgent appeal, by telex, to States parties to fulfil their financial obligations in relation to the Committee in order to enable it to resume its work". That request was prompted by the fact…
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 90. The Assembly will now turn to the report (A/4l/802) agenda item 91, entitled "crime prevention and criminal justice". The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution contained in paragraph 9 of the report (A/4l/802). The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do th…
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 91. The Assembly will next turn its attention to agenda item 92, entitled "Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women". . . . '. ... The Assembly has to take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 7 of its report (A/41/819). The draft resolution, entitled "ConYention on the Elimination …
The President
We haye concluded our consideration of agenda item 92. Next we shall consider the report of the Third Committee (A/41/830) on agenda item 93, entitled "Forward-looking strategies for the Advancement of women to the year 2000". The Assembly will take a decision on the three draft resolutions and the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraphs 22 and 23, respectiYely, of i…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "The role of women in society". The Third Committee also adopted that draft resolution without a Yote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 41/110). Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women". The committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Asse…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution Ill, entitled "Human rights and scientific and technological developments". Here a recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussa1am, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burun…
The President
We have concluded our consideration of agenda item 95. The Assembly will now turn its attention to agenda item 96, entitled "Question of a convention on the rights of the child·' in document A/4l/877. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. The Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I …
The President
I now call on the representative of the United States of America who wishes to explain her position. Miss BYRNE (United States of America): My delegation joined the consensus on the draft resolution contained in document A/4l/877 on the auestion of a convention on the rights of the child. We wish to state for the record, however, that we find the description in the sixth preambu1ar paragrap…
The President
We have now concluded our consideration of agenda item 96. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 97, entitled "International covenants on human rights" in document A/4l/878. The Assembly will now take a decision on the four. draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 21 of its report. Draft resolution I is entitled "Indivisibil…
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution I as a who1e. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cameroon, Cape Verde, C…
The President
Draft resolution 11 concerns the efforts and measures for promoting eradication of illiteracy. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 41/118). Covenants on Human Rights. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the…
The President
Draft resolution IV concerns setting international standards in the field of human rights. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 41/120).
The President
The Assembly has concluded its consideration of agenda item 97. The Assembly will now consider the report of the 'Third Committee (A/4l/879) on agenda item 98, entitled ftReporting obligations of States parties to United Nations conventions on human rights ft • The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. The Thir…

Vote Consensus — A/41/PV.95 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now call on the representative of the Soviet Union, who has asked to make a statement in explanation of vote after the voting. Mr. TIMERBAEV (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) (interpretation from Russian): In joining the consensus on deaEt resolution 1 in document A/41/75l, the delegation of the USSR would like to call attention to a new soviet proposal along the same lines as the one …
The President
I call upon the representative of the United Kingdom, who has asked to speak on a point of order. Mr. GODSON (United Kingdom): We would welcome clarification as to whether the statement being made by the representative of the Soviet Union is an explanation of vote or a general statement which, of course, should have been made - or probably has in any case already been made - elsewhere.
The President
The delegation of the USSR had asked to make a statement in explanation of vote after the voting. Perhaps the r~pre5entative of the USSR can respond to the point raised by the delegation of the united Kingdom. Mr. TIMERBAEV (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) (interpretation from Russian): As the President has correctly stated, I was explaining the vote of the Soviet Union on the resolutio…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consio~ration of agenda items 72 and 137. We shall now consider the report of the Special Political Committee on agenda item 73, entitled "Comprehensive review of the whole auestion of peace-keeping operations in all their aspects" (A/41/752). The General Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Special Political Co…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 73. We turn now to the report of the Special Political Committee on agenda item 74, entitled "Questions relating to information" (A/41/753). The Assembly will take a decision on the five draft resolutions recommended by the Special Political Committee in paragraph 23 of that report. (The President) We turn first to draft resolution A.…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution A as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austr.alia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelocussian Soviet Socialist Republ…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution B in document A/41/753. A recorded vote has been reauested. ~ recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana r Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Rep…
The President
I call on the representative of Tunisia on a point of order. Mr. LESSIR (Tunisia): In the Special Political Committee my delegation reauested that the phrase "seen as an evolving and continuous process", in paragraph 9 of draft resolution S, be put between two commas. We again reauest that that ".~ done.
The President
Although draft resolution B has been adopted, the request of the delegation of ~unisia will be acceded to if the Assembly has no objection. It was so decided.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution C, which was adopted by the Special Political Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assemhly wishes t~. de, the same? Draft resolut~::?~ was adopted (resolution 41/68 C).
The President
Draft resolution D was also adopted without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft reGolut~on D was adopted (resolution 41/68 D). The P~SIDENT: We turn next to draft resolution E. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vole was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados,…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 74. The Assembly will now consider the r~port of the Special Political Committee (A/4l/754) on agenda item 75, entitled "United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East". The Assembly has to take a decision on the 11 draft resolutions recommended by the Special Political Committee in paragraph 3~ of its report (A/…
The President
Dr~ft resolution B is entitled "Working Group on the Financinq of the united Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East". The Special Political Co~ittee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution B was adopted (resolution 41/69 B).
The President
Draft resolution C, entitled "Assistance to persons displaced as a result of the June 1967 and subseauent hostilities", was also adopted without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution C was adopted (resolution 41/69 C). *Subseauent1y the delegations of Guinea-Bissau and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics advised the Secretariat that they …
The President
We turn next to draft resolution D, entitled "Offers by Member states of grants and scholarships for higher education, including vocational training for Palestine refugees". A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, ~lhania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, …
The President
Draft resolution E is entitled "Palestine refugees in the Gaza Stri " A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Alhania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorllssi…
The President
Draft resolution F is entitled "Resumption of the ration distribution to Palestine refugees". A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antf~ua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian sov…
The President
We come now to draft resolution G, entitled "PopUlation and refugees displaced since 1967". A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Sovie…
The President
We come next to draft resolution H, entitled "Revenues derived from Palestine refugee properties". A recorded vote has been reauested. *Subseauently the delegation of Cote d'Ivoire advised the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, …
The President
Next, we turn to draft resolution I, entitled "Protection of Palestine refugees". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet…

Vote Consensus — A/41/PV.52 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled -Question of the British Virgin Islands·. The Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 41/19).
The President
The Assembly will turn next to draft resolution V, entitled -Question of the Cayman Islands-. This draft resolution was adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I take it that the C-eneral Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 41/20). *Subsequently the d~legation of Solomon Islands advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favo…
The President
Draft resolution VII deals with the qu~tion of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The ~urth committee adopted this draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the General Ass~mbly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 41/22).
The President
Draft resolution VIII i3 entitled "Question of American Samoa". The ~urth COmmittee adopted draft resolution VIII without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft re601ution VIII was adopted (resolution 41/23).
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled -Question of the United States Virgin Islands·. The FOurth committee adopted this draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 41/24).
The President
Draft resolution X relates to the question of G~am. The ~urth committee adopted draft resolution X without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 41/25).
The President
Draft resolution XI deals with the question of Tokelau. The ~urth COmmittee adopted draft resolution XI without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 41/26).
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft consenses recommended by the ~urth COmmittee in paragraph 20 of its report (A/4l/760). Draft consensus I deals with the question of pitcairn. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus I without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft consenous I was adopted. The PRBSIl>ENTa Draft consensus 11 deals…
The President
I shall now call on representatives who wish to explain their vote. Mrs. ~ARRASCO (Bolivia) (interpretation from Spanish). My delegation voted for draft resolution I, -Question of Western Sahara-, in document A/41/160, beCaUSf.1 of our unswerving support for the process of decolonization, the principle of the self-determination of peoples and peaceful settlement of the ~ituation in Western …
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 107. We turn now to the report of the Fourth Committee on agenda item 108, entitled ·Offers by Member States of study and training facilities for inhabitants of Non-Self-Governing Territories· (A/4l/749). The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fourth Comr.:ittee in paragraph 7 of its report. The Fourth…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 108 and of all the reports of the Fourth Committee scheduled to be taken up at this meeting. The meeting was suspended at 11.40 a.m. and resumed at 11.45 a.m. \4

Vote Consensus — A/40/PV.133 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now come to paragraphs 17 and 11 of the report. In that connection, I propose that the General Assembly decide to leave to its forty-first session the decision on the inscription of the item entitled "External debt crisis and development" on its agenda, with the understanding that it should take its decision upon the request of interested countries, and request the Secretary-General to su…
The President
I call on the repres~ ~ative of Yugoslavia, who has asked to make a statement on behalf of the Group of 77 in explanation of position. Mr. GOL(J (Yugoslavia): I congratulate you, Mr. President, on a ve~y successful formulation, which has been adopted. I wish to make a short statement on behalf of the Group of 77. I should like to begin with the thought that all the decisions we have just ad…
The President
Finally, I should like to draw the Assembly's attention to a letter I have received from the President of the Economic and Social Council. ~he letter refers to Council decision 1986/117 of 1 May 1986, whereby the Economic and Social Council took note of the letter from the Chairman of the twelfth session of the Commission on Transnationa1 Corporations (E/1986/68) and decided to refer the mat…
The President
I should like to thank all representatives, the Secretary-General and the Secretariat staff for their co-operation in the work of this resumed session. I now declare the fortieth session of the General Assembly suspended. The meeting rose at 1.35 p.m. ... . • ,~ . ~Ai

Vote Consensus — A/40/PV.122 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We shall now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 10 of its report (A/40/l064). May I consider that the General Assembly adopts that draft decision? The draft decision was adopted.
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 119. We turn now to the report of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 116, -Proposed programme budget for the biennium 1986-1987· (A/40/1069). I call upon the Secretary-Genera1.
The Secretary-General
The Assembly has heard, during the present fortieth seGsi~~, statements of high importance fram the senior leaders of most Member States. Their voices have confirmed the contribution to the improvement of global conditions of life made over the past 40 years by the United Nations. Of greatest potential significance, supporl for the Organization and commitment to the Charter have been widely …
The President
The Assellbly will now take Cl de.-:ision on the recoumendations contained in paragraph 129 of the rePlrt of the Fifth COlD'Dittee (A/40/1069). For the time being, the text of these recOll:llendations raay be found in document A/C.5/40/L.20, Part IV and Corr.l and Part IV, Md.l. The Assembly will first consider draft resolution I, which is to be found in document A/C.5/40/L.20 Part IV, and w…
The President
May I take it that the Assellbly wishes to adopt sections I to III and V to XII? sections I to III and V to XII were adopted. Draft resolution I, as a whole, was adopted (resolution 40/252) •
The President
we turn nOlI to draft resolutions II A, B and C, to be found in document A/C.5/40/L.20 (Part IV) Add.1, which concerns the proposed programme budget for the biennium 1986-1987. Draft resolution II A is entitled -Budget appropriations for the bienniuJlI 1986-1987-. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Ar…
The President
Draft resolution 11 B concerns income estimates for the biennium 1986-1987. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Banglade8h, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Caaeroon, Cana…
The President
Draft resolution 11 C deals with financing of appropriatioJ.:.. for the year 1986. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussala~, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution 111, which is found in document A/C.5/40/L.20 (Part IV) and Corr.l and which is entitled wUnforeseen and extraordinary expenses for the biennium 1986-1987-. A record~d vote has been ~equested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium…
The President
Next we turn to draft resolution IV in document A/C.5/40/L.2a (Part IV) and which deals with the Working Capital Fund for the biennium 1986-1987. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin q Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, B…
The President
We turn to Qraft resolution V, dealing with conditions of service and compensation for officials, other than Secretariat officials, serving the General Assembly. The Fifth Committee recommends the draft resolution for adoption. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution V? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/256).
The President
Finally, we turn to draft resolution VI A, Band C, which concerns emoluments, pension scheme and conditions of service for the members of the International Court of Justice. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Br…
The President
On the basis of the statement just made by the Secretary-General, I propose that this item be kept on the agenda of the fortieth session of the General Assembly. If I hear no objection I take it that the Assembly so decides. It was so decided.
The President
We turn now to the report of the Fifth Comaittee on agenda item 123, entitled ~Parsonnel Questions- (A/40/l067). I call on the Seeretary-General. The SBCRBTARY-GENERAL: I have read with great attention the report of the Fifth CoBaittee on this item and I wish to express my appreciation of the thorough and positive manner in which that Committee has dealt with the llany t.portant Issues whic…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendations in paragraphs 17 and 18 of the report of the Fifth eo.aittee in document A/40/1067. The draft resolution i,n paragraph 17 is entitled ·Pe~sonnel questions· and concerns: A, the composition of the Secretariat; B, the improvement of the status of WOIIen in the Secretariat; and e, respect for the privileges and illU'Qunities of offic…
The President
The General Assembly will now turn to ~he four draft decisions in paragra?h 18 of the report in docu.ent A/40/l067. Draft decision I is entitled RJob classification of the General Service and related categories in New York-. Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) were adopted by the eom.ittee without objections. With regard to paragraph (b), it is my understanding, (The President) that. on the bast. …
The President
Next the Assembly will consider paragraph (d) of draft decision 1. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhu~~n, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussa1am, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Dem…
The President
Draft decisions 11, III and IV - entitled ·Amendments to the Staff Regulations of the United Nations·J "Amendments to the Staff Rules"J and ·Situation of General Service staff" - were recommended by the Fifth Committee for adoption by the General Assembly. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts those draft decisions. Draft decisions 11, III and IV were adopted.
The President
I call on the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic in explanation of vote. Mr. SBAHEBD (Syrian Arab Republic) (interpretation from Arabic): My delegation would like to affirll its coJJaitnlent to tb'e United Nations Convention on . Privileges and !mmunities and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of Specialized Agencies. My10wttry offers United Nations international civil s…
The President
On the basis of the adoption of draft decision I, if there is no objection, I suggest that the item now wtder consideration be kept on the agenda of the fortieth session of the Assembly. It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/40/PV.120 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV concerns the role of qualified national personnel in the social and economic development of developing countries. The Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of that draft resolution. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution IV was ado~ (resolution 40/213). The PRESID~Nt (interpretation from Spanish): In parag…
The President
In the same par~graph the Second Committee also recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft (The President) decision 11, dealing with the closure of the Fund of the United Nations for the Development of West Irian and of the United Nations Korean Reconstruction Agency - Residual Assets Fund. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? .. Draft decision 11 was ad…
The President
The Second Committee also recommended for adoption draft decision 111, concerning the closure of the United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft decision III was adopted.
The President
The Second Committee also recommends the adoption of draft decision IV, relating to the report of the. Secretary-General on the United Nations Technical Co-operation Activities. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision? Draft decision IV was adopted.
The President
Finally, we come ~Q'draft ...:... decision V regarding the liquidation of the United Nations Emergency Operation Trust Fund and allocation of the remaining balance. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision? Draft decision V was adopted.
The President
I call on the representative of Bolivia, who wishes to explain his vote. Mr. CALDERQN (Bolivia) (interpretation from Spanish): My delegation associated itself with the consensus on the resolutions on the subject of the operational activities for development because we attach great importance to it and (Mr. Calderon, Bolivia) conside~ it one of the most important tasks of the united Nations …
The President
We now turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 18 of the report of the Second Committee concerning the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft decision is contained in document A/40/1056. I now put to the vote the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee. A recorded vote has b…
The President
we have thus concluded our consideration of item 86. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 87, entitled ·Special economic and disaster relief assistance: special programmes of economic assistance" (A/40/1043). First, the Assembly will take a decision on the 22 draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 92 of its report (A/40…
The President
Draft resolution 11 deals with assistance to Equatorial Guinea. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft rePOlution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/216).
The President
Draft resolution III deals with assistance for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development of the Central African RepUblic. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 40/217).
The President
Draft resolution IV deals with special economic assistance to Chad. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 40/218) •
The President
Draft resolution V deals with assistance for the reconstruction, recovery, rehabilitation and development of Mauritania. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/219).
The President
Draft resolution VI deals with assistance to Sierra Leone. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 40/220).
The President
Draft resolution VII deals with assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan and Uganda. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 40/221).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VIII, which concerns special economic ~ssistance to Benin. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution? Draft resolution VIII was adopted (resolution 40/222).
The President
Draft resolution IX deals with assistance to the Comoros. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 40/223).
The President
Draft resolution X deals with assistance to the Gambia. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 40/224) •
The President
Draft resolution XI deals with special economic assistance to Guinea-Bissau. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 40/225).
The President
Draft resolution XII deals with assistance to Cape Verde. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XII was adopted (resolution 40/226).
The President
Draft resolution XIII deals with assistance to Djibouti. May I consider that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XIII was adopted (resolution 40/227).

Vote Recorded Vote — A/40/PV.116 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (24)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (124)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 90. We shall now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 92, "United Nations Decade for Women: Equality, Development and Peace 3 , document A/40/l008. Since there are no speakers wishing to make statements in explanation of vote before the voting, the Assembly will now take decisions on the eight draft resolutions re…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Participation of women in promoting international peace and co-operation". The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/102).
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled ·Prevention of prostitution·. it was adopted without a vote in the Committee. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 40/103).
The President
Draft resolution IV bears the title wUnited Nations Development Fund for Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 40/104).
The President
Draft resolution V deals with the "Incorporation of the interests of women in the work programmes of the regional commissions". The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/105).
The President
Draft resolution VI concerns "National experience relating to the improvement of the situation of women in rural areas". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 40/106).
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Expression of appreciation to the Government and people of Kenya on the occasion of the World Conference to Review and Appraise the Achievements of the United Nations Decade for Women: Equality, Development and Peace". (The President) Toe Third COmmittee adopted that draft resolution unanimously. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that …
The President
Finally, we come to draft resolution VIII, Blmplementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of WomenB• The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme bUdget implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/40/l036. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the General. Assembly wishes to do …
The President
I shall now call upon the representative of Italy, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of vote after the voting. Mrs. L<J.K>NACO (Italy): My delegation was very pleased to join tbe consensus on draft resolution VIII entitled -Implementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women". This draft r~solution emphasizes the results of all the efforts made …
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the 1hird Committee on agen~a item 101, entitled "Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance- (A/40/968). There being no explanations of vote, I propose that the Assembly take a decision on the draft resolution contained in paragraph 7 of the report of the Third Committee. The draft resolution was adopted by the Third Committee without a v…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 101. Next we turn to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 102, entitled -Human rights and scientific and technological developments- (A/40/969). Since there are no explanations of vote, the Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendations of the Third Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. (The President) The Ass…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution 11, entitled "Human rights and use of scientific and technological developments". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Buru…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution Ill, entitled -Human rights and scientific and technological developments·. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, By…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 102. The Assembly will now turn its attention to agenda item 103, entitled -Question of a convention on the rights of the child-. The report of the Third Committee is contained in document A/40/97l. There being no explanations of vote, the Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in p…
The President
We have now concluded our consideration of agenda item 103. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 104, entitled WInternational covenants on human rights- (A/40/9B3). There being no explanations of vote, the Assembly will now take a decision on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 16 of its report. Draft resolu…
The President
A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the tenth preallbular paragraph of draft resolution I. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, BoliVia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet SOcialist Rep…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution I, as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour; Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Beain, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet SOcialist Republic, Camero…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled ·International C0genants on Human Rights·. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/115). ,.,..
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled -Reporting obligations of States parties to United Nations conventions on human rights·. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assemly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IU was adopted (resolution 40/116) •
The President
I call on the representative of New Zealand, who wishes to explain his vote on draft resolution I. Ms. CLARK (New Zealand): New Zealand voted in favour of draft resolution I entitled ·Indivisibility and interdependence of economic, social, cultural, civil and political eights·, in document A/40/983. we fully accept and agree that equal attention should be given to the implementation, promoti…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/40/PV.96 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (31)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (93)
Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
.a separate, recorded vote has also been requested on operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution Ill. If there is no objection to that requ~st, I shall put it to the vote now. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Senin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, …
The President
A separate, recorded vote has also been requested on a phrase in operative pnragraph 13 of draft resolution Ill. Paragraph 13 as a whole reads: "Reiterates its invitation to the States parties to the Convention to provide the Committee, in accordance with its general guidelines, with information on the implementation of the provisions of the Convention, including information on the demograp…
The President
The Assembly will now vote on draft resolution Ill, as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cameroon, C…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 94. *Subsequently the delegations of Antigua and Barbuda and Colombia advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour, the delegation of Swaziland had intended to abstain. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 96, 8Question of aging-, contained in document A/40/928, and proceed t…
The President
Draft resolution 11 concerning the implementation of the International Plan of Action on Aging was adopted by the Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/30).
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 96. The Assembly will now consider the raport of the Third Committee on agenda item 97, -Implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons and United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons". The report of the Third Committee is contained in document A/40/880. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution re…
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 97. The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Third committee on agenda item 98, entitled "Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice", document A/40/88l, and take a decision on the six draft resolutions contained in paragraph 12 of that report. Draft resolution I, dealing with the Seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and…
The President
Draft resolution 11, which concerns the united Nations standard minimum rules for the administ~ation of juvenile justice ("the Beijing RUles·), was adopted by the Thi~d Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/33).
The President
Draft resolution Ill, entitled "Declaration of basic principles of justice for victims of crime and abuse of power", was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 40/34)
The President
Draft resolution IV dealing with the development of standards for the prevention of juvenile delinquency was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 40/35).
The President
Draft resolution V concerning domestic violence was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/36).
The President
Draft resolution VI relating to the Expression of Appreciation to the Government and People of Italy on the Occasion of the Seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? The draft resolution was adopted (resolution 40/37).
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 98. We shall now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 99, entitled Rlnternational Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of womenR, in document A/40/926, and take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution…
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 99. The Assembly will now turn its attention to agenda item 100, entitled RElimination of All Forms of Discrimination against WomenR, document A/40/927, and take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. The draft resolution, entitled RConvention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discri…
The President
We have now concluded our consideration of agenda item 100 and of all the reports of the Third Committee for this morning.

Vote Consensus — A/40/PV.80 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 89. We shall now take up the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 95, ·Policies and programmes relating to youth· (A/40/856). The recommendation of the Third Committee is in paragraph 7 of its report. The draft resolution, entitled ·Channels 0& communication between the united Nations and youth 3nd youth organizations·…
The President
We have concluded our consideration of agenda item 95.

Vote Consensus — A/37/PV.113 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "United Nations Children's Fund". The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VII, entitled "United Nations technical cooperation activities", which was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to adopt this draft resolution without a vote?
The President
I call on the representative of Belgium, who wishes to speak in explanation of her delegation's posirion.
Mrs. LOECKX (Belgium)
The draft resolution concerning op~rational activities for develQpment of the United Nations" system, which has just been adopted, sets guidelines for an overall examination to be undertaken by the General Assembly in 1983 on the basis of a study by the Director-General for Development and International Economic Co-operation. We hope that this examination will be a fruitful one and that it will i…
The President
Since no candidates have been put forward, I suggest that the General Assembly decide to defer until its thirty-eighth' session the election of the members of the Board of Governors of the United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that that is the wish of the General Assembly. It was so decided (decision 37/320).

Vote Consensus — A/37/PV.77 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Question of the British Virgin Islands". The . Fourth Committee adopted it without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 37123).
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Question of the Cayman Islands". The Fourth Committee adopted it without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same'? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 37124).
The President
The Assembly will turn next to draft resolution VI, entitled "Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands". That draft.resolution was adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 37125)..
The President
Draft resolution VII, entitled "Question of the United States Virgin Islands", was adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution VII was adopted(resolution 37126).
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Question of Montserrat". The Fourth Committee adopted that draft resolution without objection. Egypt~ France, Germany, Federal Republic of, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Luxembourg, MalawP, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea,. Paraguay, Philip…
The President
Draft consensus Il deals with the question of Gibraltar. The Fourth Committee
The President
I call on the representative of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, who has asked to speak in explanation of vote. 149. Mr. SAIGNAVONGS (Lao People's Democratic Republic) (interpretation from French): My explanation of vote relates to draft resolution Il, on Guam; draft resolution Ill, on Bermuda; and draft resolution VI, with regard to the Turks and Caicos Islands. ISO. Although my delegation…
The President
I now put to the vote the draft resolution as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
Mrs. KAPPEYNE van de COPPELLO (Netherlands)
Ever sir....e the General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples in 1960, the Netherlands has remained committed to its e&rly and full implementation. It is a source of great satisfaction to my delegation that, since the adoption of resolution 1514 (XV), the membership of the United Nations has increased by one third. As a matter of fact…
The President
I shall now call on those delegations that wish to speak in exercise of the right of reply. 223. Mr. KALINA (Czechoslovakia) (interpretlltionfrom Russian): The Czechoslovak delegation fully concurs with the comments made by the Chairman of the Special Committee on the statement of the representative of the United Kingdom this morning on this item. Czechoslovakia, as Vice-Chairman of the Special C…
Mr. Hutchinson (Ireland)
Because of the support of the Government of Ireland for the principle of decolonization and for the work of the United Nations in this area, Ireland has always voted, where possible, for draft resolutions on decolonization. My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolutions just adopted. 217. However, as with similar resolutions in the past, my delegation has reservations on some of the prov…
Mrs. NAYAS (Cuba)
The representativ~ of the United States has presented himself as a champion of anti-colonialism and freedom, a formidable foe of totalitarianism. One would think he had nothing to do with those that stripped Mexico of half its territory; those that invaded Santo Domingo and st.ood in the way of the people's victory of 1965 and, in the past, promoted interventionism in our America, an they do now …
Mr. Nikulin (Belarus)
In connection with the statement made at this meeting by the representative of the United States, I should like to point out that the method used by that delegation in order to try to divert the attention of the General Assembly from the substance of what is being discussed is not a new one, nor can it mislead anyone. Everybody understands that the United States is trying to hold up the process o…

Vote Consensus — S/36/PV.103 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Transport and Communications Decade in Africa". The administiative and financial implications of that draft resolution are to be found in paragraph 6 of document N361714. The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled "Multinational Programming and Cperational Planning Centres", was also adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII, entitled "Special measures for the social and economic development of Africa in the 1980s", was also adopted by the Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General As~embly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
The Second Committee recommends the adoption of a draft decision in paragraph 44 of its report. I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it.
The President
I call on the representative of Brazil, who has asked to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Guerreiro (Brazil)
Brazil voted in favour of both operative paragraph I of draft resolution 11 and of the text as a whole. We wish in this context to reaffirm our belief that the lack of access to the sea poses problems for the economic development of the land-locked developing countries. Bilateral agreements between landlocked developing countries and transit countries can sigf,'ificantly reduce the scope of ~uch …
The President
I now invite members to turn their attention to part V of the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 69 covering subitem (d), entitled "Industrialization" (AI361694IAdd.4]. The Assembly will take decisions on the draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee. 142. Draft resolution I concerns the revision of the lists of States eligible for membership in the Industrial Development …
The President
Draft resolution 1I is en!itled ••Industrial development co-operation". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/36/829. The Second Cpmmittee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? 145. The 15 outgoing members are: Australia, Burundi, …
The President
To avoid any misunderstanding, I shall again read out the list of countries that have now been elected members for the new period: Australia, Germany, Federal Republic of, Lesotho, Liberia, Mexico, Panama, Sierra Leone, Spain, Turkey, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Venezuela. 154. Since in list A there are more candidates than vacanc…
The President
The ballot papers will now be distributed. I would request members of the Assembly to use only those ballot papers and to write the names of the three States for which they wish to vote. Ballot papers containing more than that number will be declared invalid. 156. I would remind members that the following Asian States will still be members of the Board after I June 1982 and are therefore not eli…
Mr. Zarif (Afghanistan)
Mr. President, I wish only to seek some clarification. You referred to a letter from the Cnairman of the group of Asian States. I would ask you to read out that letter.
The President
The Chairman of the group of Asian States has informed me that although the candidates of Afghanistan and Malaysia were endorsed by the Asian group, the group could not reach an agreed slate of candidates.
Mr. Plechko (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
Be(ore we start the vote. may I have some clarification? Which group is the ballot on?
The President
The present ballot is on the Asian candidates in list A. where the number of candidates exceed~ the number of seats. That is why a ballot is necessary.
Mr. Plechko (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
Does that mean that we have one group within another group?
Mr. Plechko (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
As we understand it, list A includes Yugoslavia, in addition to the Asian and African countries. Where do we put Yugoslavia? What does the Legal Counsel say about that?
The President
If it is agreeable to the representatives, I shall answer the question about Yugoslavia after consultation with the Legal Counsel. If members agree, we could proceed with the balloting that we had already started for the Asian seats. 166. The letter to the President of the General Assembly from the current Chairman of the group of Asian States, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan, reads as …
The President
I shall suspend the meeting briefly while the ballots are counted.
The President
The result of the voting IS as follows: 147o 147 1 146
The President
Having obtained the required majority, the following three States from list A have been elected members of the Industrial Development Board for a three-year term beginning on 1 January 1982: China, Iraq and Malaysia. Australia. China. Germany. Federal Republic of, Iraq. Lesotho. Liberia. Malaysia. Mexico. Panama. Sierra Leone. Spain. Turkey. the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. the United Ki…

Vote Consensus — A/36/PV.100 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV, entitled "Sixth session of the United Nations Conference dn Trade and Development", was also adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now come to draft resolution V, entitled "Signature and ratification of the Agreement
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled "Arrangement regarding International Trade in Textiles". Draft resolution VI was adopted in the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled "United Nations Conference on Trade and Development". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now invite members to turn to the draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 41 of its report. 19. Draft decision I, entitled "Protectionism and structural adjustment", was adopted without a vote in the Second Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do ~~e same?

Vote Consensus — A/36/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Voluntary Fund for the United Nations Decade for Women". The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt draft resolution IV?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Equal rights to work". The Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Finally, in paragraph 42 of its report, the Committee recommends the adoption of a draft decision entitled "Draft Declaration on the Participation of Women in the Struggle for the Strengthening of International Peace and for the Solution of Other Vital National and International Problems.... May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt this draft decision?
The President
The Assembly will consider next the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 129 [A/36/785]. 34. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled ·'International campaign against traffic in drugs". recommended by the Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. This draft resolution was adopted without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly also wishes to do so? 35. The· P…
Mr. Massot (Brazil)
My delegation is very much in favour of the main thrust and the social purposes of the draft resolution entitled "International campaign against traffic in drugs" and consequently joined in the·consensus when it was adopted by the Third Committee and by the Assembly. 37. Nevertheless, in our opinion it would have been more appropriate to use the word .,drugs' , instead of "narcotics" in the thir…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 79 [A/36/731]. 39. I shall call on representatives who wish to explain their vote before the vote.
Mr. Nordenfelt (Sweden)
My delegation has asked to be allowed to speak to explain its vote on draft resolution I in the document which is before us under agenda item 79. 41. It is my Government's firm view that the realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms is an unconditional responsibility of all Governments. They have assumed this responsibility as Members of the United Nations. My Government cannot accept…
Mr. Verkercke (Belgium)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on draft resolution I contained in the Third Committee's report on agenda item 79 [A/36/73/]. My delegation will vote in favour of it. It abstained in the vote on the corresponding draft resolution in the Third Committee. By our positive vote on draft resolution I my delegation intends to show the importance it attaches to the dialogue between Member S…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 20 of its report [A/36/731]. , 49. We shall first vote upon draft resolution I entitled· '~ltemative approaches and ways and means within the United Nations system for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental human freedoms". A recorded vote has been reque…
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution n, entitled "National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights". without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn now to draft resolution Ill, entitled ••Alternative approaches and ways and means in the United Nations system for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights", which the Third Committee adopted without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
The Assembly will turn next to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 138 [A/36/786]. 53. The Assemblv will now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "New international humanitarian order", recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph::; of its 'report. It adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
Mr. Fwrin (German Democratic Republic)
There is no doubt that the pressent situation in the Middle East is extremely dangerous. At the present time there are no signs that tension is easing or that the peace-threatening tendencies are lessening. The hopes which have been voiced many times by certain parties, that tension has been lowered and that lasting peace may be established, have proved unfounded. A number of facts point to the p…
Mr. Abulhassan (Kuwait)
It is the universal view of the international community that, because of the nature of its political dimensions, its economic repercussions and its negative effects on the entire spectrum of international relations, the Middle East crisis is the severest and most intense crisis in the world. It has developed and become so complex that it has become the focal point of confrontation the consequence…
Mr. CORREA da COSTA (Brazil)
As we are only too aware, the fundamental principles of the United Nations have been repeatedly transgressed this year .in the Middle East. Israel has insisted on pursuing h strategy of pre-emptive attacks, posing new and serious threats· to 99. Realistically, if the parties directly involved are truly convinced that they must face the challenge of finding a compromise that has any possibility o…
Mr. RAcz (Hungary)
The Middle East crisis is no nearer a solution today than when this body dealt with the same problem a year ago. That area continues to be ravaged by tension and strife, posing a threat to world peace and international security. This threat has become even more obvious and direct as a consequence of the events of the past year in that troubled part of the world. Tension in that region has been in…
Mr. Al-Mosfir (United Arab Emirates)
I should like at the outset to express the anger of my delegation over the latest step taken by the United States of Americ~ in extraditing ,m Arab citizen, a national of an Arab sovereign State, to a third party, Israel, without basing itself on established fact, as stated' by the representative of Kuwait, in spite of the promises made by United States ambassadors to offidais in many Arab countr…
Mr. El-Solh (Lebanon)
It is an honour for me to speak on behalf of Lebanon m the debate on the situation in the Middle East and to express our thanks to the Secretariat and to the international Organization as a whole for their efforts to solve the crisis in the Middle East. The area has become a hotbed of tension and an arena for the struggle between Powers, small and large, which threatens international peace and se…
Mr. Sulaiman (Oman)
For more than three decades the United Nations has been dealing with the Middle East situation, at times in the Security Council, and year after year in the Assembly. Numerous appropriate and suitable resolutions have been adopted in that regard, but they have yet to be implemented. 147. Today, as the Middle East crisis deteriorates and becomes more serious, it constitutes a constant threat to i…
Mr. Marinescu (Romania)
This debate on the situation in the Middle East has again highlighted the legitimate desire of peoples to see resolute action taken to do away with focal points of tension, to maintain their freedom and independence and to guarantee and strengthen international peace and security. At the same time, the debate reflects the deep disquiet caused by the persistence of conflicts and war in various par…

Vote Consensus — A/36/PV.91 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those delegations that wish to explain their votes after the vote.
Mr. Voss Rubio (Uruguay)
My delegation wishes to speak briefly in order to explain its vote on draft resolution IT, which has just been adopted. We voted in favour of it, being convinced that the principle of non-intervention in the internal affairs of States is one of the basic pillars of relations between members of the international community. 275. My country is convinced that any violation of the principle of the in…
Mr. Gauci (Malta)
My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution 11, entitled "Declaration on the Inadmissibility of Intervention and Interference in the Internal Affairs of States", as we also did in the First Committee. We consider its adoption to be a major step forward and a comprehensive political indication of the genuine preoccupations of the non-aligned movement. 279. In view of the importance of the D…
Mr. Al-Zahawi (Iraq)
I wish to refer to the statements made this afternoon by the representative of the United States and the representative .of Israel. 282. The statement made by the representative of the United States on the Iraqi draft resolution was merely another effort on the part of the United States delegation to divert any criticism directed at its unruly protege, Israel, which is daily becoming more aggres…
Mr. Beker (Israel)
The representative of Iraq apparently thinks that whoever has the last word has won the debate. That may apply to altercations in the market squares and bazaars, but we do not believe it applies to bodies such as this. 291. In speaking in exercise of the right of reply, the representative of Iraq did not mention anything that has not already been said by Iraq on dozens of occasions in the First …
Mr. Al-Zahawi (Iraq)
I apologize for taking the floor again. Really there is no one here who repeats cliches as much as the representative of the Zionist entity. 294~ Iraq was the one that voted for and supported all the draft resolutions that were adopted by this Assembly on the item concerning the establishment of a nuclearweapon-free zone in the Middle East. Israel, among all the States that abstained on all thes…

Vote Consensus — A/36/PV.105 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft decision IV, entitled ''Amendments to the Staff Rules", was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn now to the report of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 108 [A/36/840). 93. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended in paragraph 8 of the report. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the Assembly also adopts it?
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the two draft resolutions recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 7 of its report on item 99 [A/36/844]. 96. I shall first put to the vote draft resolution A, entitled "Final budget appropriations for the biennium 1980-1981". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Next I put to the vote draft resolution B, entitled "Final income estimates for the biennium 1980-1981". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly will now turn to Part I of the report of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 100 [A/36/845]. 99. I caIl on the representative of the United States for an explanation of vote.
Mr. Adelman (United States of America)
The United States. delegation will vote against the proposed appropriation for the programme budget of the United Nations for the biennium 1982-1983. Grave reservations about the size and composition of the expenditures contained in this budget have impeIled my Government to take this unprecedented step. Given world economic conditions and the pressures they exert upon the treasuries of all Membe…
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the recommendations of the Fifth Committee. Ill. Draft resolution I is entitled "Questions relating to the proposed programme budget for the biennium 1982-1983". Sections I to III of that draft resolution, entitled, respectively, '~ctivities of the Administrative Management Service", "United Nations language training programme" and "Use of experts and cons…
The President
Section IV of draft resolution I is entitled "Interorganizational security measures". The Fifth Committee adopted that section without objection. However, a recorded vote in the Assembly has been requested.
The President
Section V, entitled "First-class travel in the United Nations", was adopted by the Fifth
The President
We turn now to section VI of draft resolution I, entitled "Training programme for English and French translators/precis-writers at the Economic Commission for Africa". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Sections VII entitled "International Computing Centre" and VIII, entitled "Job classification and career development of language staff', were adopted by the Fifth Committee without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Sections VII and VIII of draft resolution I were adopted (resolution 36/235, sections VII and VIII).
The President
I shall now put to the vote section IX of draft resolution I, entitled "United Nations accommodation at Nairobi". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Sections X to XII, entitled, respectively, "Common services at the United Nations Centre at Nairobi", "Implementation of revised General Service salary scales at Geneva" and "Office accommodation at Headquarters", were adopted by the Fifth Committee without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Sections X to XII of draft resolution I were adopted (resolution …
The President
I shall now put to the vote section XIII of draft resolution I, entitled ··Administrative costs of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Sections XIV to XVI, entitled, respectively, "Convening of an international conference on population in 1984", "Contractual status of language teachers at Headquarters" and "Establishment of a childcare centre at Headquarters", were adopted by the Fifth Committee without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly also adopts them? Sections XIV to XVI of draft resolution 1 were adopted (r…
The President
I shall now put to the vote section XVII of draft resolution I, entitled ')\ccess to the language training programme by accredited staff of permanent missions at Headquarters". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Section XVIII is entitled ')\dministrative and financial implications of the recommendations of the Committee for Programme and Co-ordination in paragraphs 477 to 514 of its report on its twentyfirst session". Section XIX is entitled "Use of experts and consultants in the United Nations". Section XX is entitled "Formulation, presentation, review and approval of programme budgets". 122. The Fifth…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Vienna International Centre". The Fifth Committee adopteq it without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution Ill, entitled '''Establishment of an information sy~tems unit in the Department of International Economic and Social Affairs". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IV, entitled "Report of the Committee of Governmental Experts to Evaluate the Secretariat in the Administrative, Finance and Personnel Areas". 126. Draft resolution IV was adopted by the Fifth Committee without objection. May I consider that the General Assem~ly wishes to do so also?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/36/PV.84 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (22)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (105)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to the report of the Second Committee on subitems (/), (m) and (n) of agenda item 69 [A/36/694/Add./ /l. 52. The Assembly will now take action on the draft resolution and draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee. 53. In paragraph 15 of its report the Second Committee recommends to· the General Assembly the adoption of a draft resolution entitled "Comprehensive outline of …
The President
We turn now to the draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 16 of its report. Draft decision I is entitled "Effective mobilization and integration of women in development". The Second Committee adopted that decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do so also?
The President
Draft decision 11, entitled "Long-term trends in economic development", was also adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision Ill, entitled "United Nations Special Fund", was adopted by the Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
I now invite the Assembly to turn its attention to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 71 (a) [A/36/693/Add./]. 58. The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution recommended in paragraph 9, entitled "United Nations Institute for Training and Research", without a yote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so? The draft resolution was iulopted (resolution 36/75).

Vote Consensus — S/36/PV.64 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 69 (h). 87. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee. The Committee adopted that draft resolution, entitled "Techni-=- cal co-operation among developing countries", without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do so also?
The President
I now invite the Assembly to turn its attention to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 71 (b) and (c), in which the Second Committee recommends the adoption of a draft resolution and a draft decision. 89. The draft resolution, which is entitled "United Nations University", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do …
The President
The draft decision, which is entitled "Unified approach to development analysis and planning", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/36/PV.42 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (22)
✓ Yes (121)

Vote Consensus — A/35/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "International co-operation in the field of the environment". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/35/704. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote, and I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same.
The President
We shall now vote on draft resolution V, entitled "Living conditions of the Palestinian people". A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colo…
Mr. Wolzfeld (Luxembourg)
In that case, I shall ask the representative of Denmark to continue our explanation of vote on behalf of the European Community at this afternoon's meeting. The meeting rose at /./5 p.m.

Vote Consensus — A/35/PV.73 Dec. 13, 1976

Vote Consensus — A/34/PV.109 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IV, entitled **Report of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development on its fifth session’’. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 3. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burma, …
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to do likewise? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 34/196).
The President
Finally, in paragraph 29 of part II of its report [ibid.], the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of a draft decision regarding the preparatory work for bringing the Common Fund into operation. The decision of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft decision is contained in document A/34/797, paragraph 9. Since the Second Co…
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution II. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Dominican Republic, El Sal…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution II as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded yote was taken. + The delegations of Bangladesh. Benin. Lesotho and Sierra Leone subsequently informed the Secretariat that they wished to have their votes recorded as having been in favour of the last preambular paragraph. * The delegation of Bangladesh subsequently informed the Secrelariat th…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution III entitled ‘‘Multilateral trade negotiations’’. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burma,. Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, …
The President
Draft resolution IV, entitled ‘Development aspects of the reverse transfer of technology”’, was adopted without a vote in the Second Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt draft resolution IV? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 34/200).
The President
Finally, in paragraph 34 of part III of its report [A/34/538/Add.2], the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of a draft decision regarding the resumed session of the United Nations Conference on Restrictive Business Practices. The decision of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that recommendation is contained in document A/34/797, …
The President
I shall now call upon those representatives who wish to explain their votes after the vote. I would remind them of the 10-minute limitation.
Mr. Makosso (Congo)
In the Second Committee, my delegation did not take part in the vote on the draft resolution on specific action related to the particular needs and problems of land-locked developing countries, and it ab- Stained in the vote just taken on the same subject. However, I wish to point out that, in the opinion of my delegation, being a land-locked country is a source of constant anxiety and concern, …
Mr. Poncet (France)
In the separate vote on paragraph 3 of resolution 34/196, the French delegation cast a favourable vote. However, I should like formally to remind the Assembly that we interpret the words *‘as adopted” as reflecting the conditions in which the resolutions referred to were adopted, including the reservations that were expressed by France during the adoption of those texts. which reservations we mai…
Mr. Bukayi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
The delegation of Zaire wishes to thank the General Assembly for the support given to resolution 34/193. adopted by consensus. Our thanks go particularly to the 53 sponsors of the resolution. We believe that the studies that will be carried out will help Zaire It was so decided (decision 34/321).
The President
On behalf of the General Assembly, I wish to extend to Mr. Gamani Corea my warm congratulations on his reappointment as Secretary-General of UNCTAD. His contribution during the past five and a half years to the cause of this Organization is too wel! known to require any elaboration on my part. Suffice it to say that under Mr. Corea’s competent and dedicated leadership UNCTAD has made a great stri…
Mr. Vanden Heuvel (United States of America)
The United States would like to join with others in welcoming the reappointment of Mr. Corea to the post of Secretary-General of UNCTAD. That organization has before it in the coming three years many tasks of great importance to both the developed and the developing countries. It has already played a large role in the North-South dialogue and, as these discussions move into a new phase, we are co…
Mrs. ZHANG Zong-an (China)
The Chinese delegation. like other delegations. would like to express its congratulations to Mr. Corea on his reappointment as Secretary-General of UNCTAD. As Secretary-General, Mr. Corea has done a great deal of work and played an important 30. During this period the Chinese delegation has co-operated effectively with Mr. Corea. We sincerely hope that in his future work Mr. Corea will continue…
Mr. Nishida (Japan)
On behalf of my delegation I should like to join previous speakers in congratulating Mr. Gamani Corea on his reappointment as Secretary-General of UNCTAD. We believe that UNCTAD has benefited greatly from Mr. Corea’s wisdom and deep insight, and we hope that under his continued leadership UNCTAD will positively and constructively contribute to the North-South dialogue. We wish him all success in …
Mr. Davenport (Ireland)
On behalf of the States members of the European Communities, I should like to offer our congratulations to Mr. Gamani Corea on his reappointment for a further term of office as the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. 38. UNCTAD is a vital organ for our economic work in the United Nations system and under the leadership of Mr. Corea has played an important role in the field of international economic co-…
Mr. Makeev (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
In connexion with the decision to confirm the appointment of Mr. Gamani Corea as Secretary-General of UNCTAD, I should like to express the hope that the UNCTAD secretariat and Mr. Gamani Corea personally will bear in mind the fact that international trade has various directions of flow, east-west, inter alia, and that in his position as head of so important a unit of the United Nations system as …
The President
We now turn to agenda item 55. I call on the representative of India, who wishes to make a proposal. 41. Mr. B. C. MISHRA (India): During the consideration of agenda item 55 in the Second Committee, the Secretariat provided conference room paper No. 3, dated 6 December 1979, to the Committee. In that paper, the dates for the eleventh special session of the General Assembly were indicated as 25 A…
The President
The representative of India has proposed that the General Assembly decide now that the dates for its special session on development should be from 25 August to 5 September 1980, with the possibility of extending the session for a few days if that should be necessary. Since the representative of India, in his capacity as Chairman of the Group of 77, has undertaken consultations with several delega…

Vote Consensus — A/34/PV.104 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “United Nations Volunteers programme’. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 34/107).
The President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled ‘‘Target for the World Food Programme pledges for the period 1981-1982’°. The Second Committee also adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 34/108).
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled ‘‘United Nations Revolving Fund for Natural Resources Exploration’’. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise. Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 34/109).
The President
We now turn to draft decision [, entitled *‘ Administrative exvenses of the United Draft decision I was adopted (decision 34/428).
The President
Finally, we turn to draft decision II, entitled ‘‘Documents relating to operational activities for development’’. The Second Committee adopted draft decision H without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft decision II was adopted (decision 34/429).
The President
I now invite members to turn to the note of the Secretary-General in document A/34/762, dealing with the confirmation of the appointment of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. In this note the Secretary- General proposes that the appcintment of Mr. Bradford Morse be extended for a four-year term until 31 December 1983. May I take it that the General Assembly agrees to c…
The President
On behalf of the General Assembly, I wish to congratulate Mr. Bradford Morse on his reappointment and to wish him continued success in his valuable work. I also wish to express my very personal sense of satisfaction at Mr. Morse’s reappointment for, like many in this Assembly, I have been extremely encouraged and, indeed, inspired by the dynamic, dedicated and wise leadership provided by Mr. Mors…
Mr. Simbananiye (Burundi)
My delegation takes pleasure at the decision just taken by this Assembly to renew the mandate of Mr. Bradford Morse as Administrator of UNDP. 32. It was in January 1976 that Mr. Bradford Morse assumed his new functions as Administrator of UNDP. 33. The General Assembly, at its seventh special session in 1975, entrusted to the Programme very important responsibilities in the pursuit of economic…
Mr. Rosen (United States of America)
The United States Government is gratified by this Assembly’s approval of the Secretary-General’s nomination of Bradford Morse as Administrator of UNDP for a second term of four years. 42. A true international civil servant, Mr. Morse embodies the highest traditions of his profession. Mr. Morse has served the United Nations since 1972 with competence, devotion, integrity and tremendous energy. T…
Mr. Komatina (Yugoslavia)
On behalf of my delegation, I would like to avail myself of this opportunity to welcome the decision of the Secretary- General to reappoint Mr. Bradford Morse as Administrator of UNDP. 47, We believe that this decision and its confirmation by the General Assembly are an expression of the great appreciation on the part of the international community of Mr. Morse’s performance and dedicated work i…
Mr. KOH (Singapore)
I wish to express briefly the great pleasure and satisfaction my delegation feels * Report of the United Nations Conference on Technical Coeperation among Developing Countries, Buenos Aires, 30 Augusti2 September 1978 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.78.H.A.11 and Corrigendum), chap. I. 51. Mr. Bradford Morse first joined our Organization in May 1972 as the Under-Secretary-General for P…
Mr. Espeche Gil (Argentina)
the Permanent Mission of my country, in a note to the Secretary-General on 18 October last, communicated the position of the Government of Argentina to the effect that the appointment of Mr. Bradford Morse should be extended for a period of four years to 31 December 1983. 57. Mr. Morse has performed his functions as Administrator of UNDP with great efficiency and dedication, and deserves the re…
Mr. Marinescu (Romania)
The delegation of Romania wishes to 62. Mr. Morse’s recognized capacity in the administration of the Programme goes hand in hand with the dedication and effectiveness with which he has implemented the decisions of the Governing Council. In his conduct we see a guarantee of UNDP’s increasingly direct involvement in our concern to bring about a new international economic order, in close connexion …
Mr. Nuseibeh (Jordan)
On behalf of Jordan, I wish to express the profound appreciation which we all feel on the occasion of the confirming of Mr. Bradford Morse’s appointment or rather the extension of his term of office as the Administrator of UNDP for four years until 31 December 1983. 65. This most commendable decision by the Secretary-General is deeply appreciated by all those who have been following Mr. Morse’s …
Mr. Scheltema (Netherlands)
It is with great pleasure that I speak briefly at this moment. I consider it my pleasant duty to conve» to this Assembly my Government’s deep appreciation for the way in which Mr. Bradford Morse has managed the affairs of UNDP during the last four years—a Programme to which my country has traditionally attached the greatest importance. We all know that the Programme went through an extremely dif…
Mr. Jodahl (Sweden)
It is my pleasure to speak on behalf of the delegations of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. 72. The Nordic delegations were very happy to endorse the extension of Mr. Bradford Morse’s appointment as Administrator for another four-year term. Ever since the founding of UNDP, the Nordix <eauntries have taken a keen interest in the splendid «werk that organization is doing. In view of t…
Mr. Kaabachi (Tunisia)
The General Assembly’s confirmation of the appointment of the Administrator of UNDP provides -: an excellent opportunity for the Tunisian delegation to pay a warm tribute to Mr. Bradford Morse, whose selflessness and determination to support the development of the developing countries are recognized and appreciated by all in this Assembly. 74. The strengthening of the operational activities for …
Mr. Akiman (Türkiye)
If gives me great pleasure to express, on behalf of the Turkish Government, our full support for the extension of the appointment of Mr. Morse as Administrator of UNDP for another term of four years. 77. Mr. Morse, during his first term, has made enormous contributions towards the strengthening of UNDP and—through that Programme—for the betterment of the lives of millions of people around the wo…
Mr. Albornoz (Ecuador)
[have the honour to express on behalf of the Andean countries, thatis, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, our pleasure at the appointment of Mr. Bradford Morse as Administrator of UNDP, on the wise suggestion of the Secretary-General, for a further term of office. 84. Mr. Morse not only is a personality of great international significance in the United Nations and in his own country…
Mr. Mills (Jamaica)
Like others who have spoken before me, I wish to say a few words concerning the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Bradford Morse as Administrator of UNDP. vamaica has followed the work of UNDP for many years and, speaking personally, I have been involved with the Programme for a long time, first as 2n official of the Government of Jamaica in the planning field and, more recently, at the Unit…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/34/PV.76 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (40)
✗ No (26)
✓ Yes (70)
Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The President
Next, we turn to draft resolution Iy, entitled "National institutions for the promo- 7 The delegation of Liberia subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recordedas havingbeen in favour of the draft resolution. 8 Idem.
The President
Lastly, we turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 32 of the report, relating to the Servicesof the Secretariat concerned with human rights. The Third Committee adopted this without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Schmid (Austria)
My explanation of vote refers to draft resolution I, which has just been adopted. 31. During the debate in the Third Committee, on the draft contained originally in document A/C.3/34/L.IS, my delegation made a number of proposals which we deemed to be constructive. We assumed that our proposed changes would make the text acceptable to all delegations. We have to note with regret, however, that t…
Ms. Fawthorpe (New Zealand)
New Zealand has today voted in favour of draft resolution I under agenda item 87 as a demonstration of our long-standing support for the broad principles embodied in the resolution. However, the New Zealand Government maintains its specific reservations expressed by my delegation before voting in the Third Committee, at which time New Zealand abstained on the draft contained in document A/C.3/34/…
The President
The Assembly will now take up the report of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 17 (j), relating to appointments to fill vacancies in the United Nations Staff Pension Committee [A/34/526]. In the Committee the draft decision recommended by it was adopted by acclamation. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We shall now resume our consideration of agenda items 102 and 12 concerning the pattern of conferences. The report of the Fifth Committee is to be found in document A/34/625. 45. Members will recall that the General Assembly, at its fifty-first plenary meeting, on 1 November, postponed for further consultations consideration of the draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 12. F…
The President
The positions of delegations with respect to the recommendations contained in the Sixth Committee's report to the Assembly are reflected in the Committee's relevant summary records. 57. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "State of signatures and ratifications of the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 concerning the respect for human rights …

Vote Consensus — A/34/PV.75 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Question of Western Sahara". A recorded vote has been requested. 21.. The PRESIDENT: Draft resolution V is entitled "Question of Belize". A recorded vote has been re- quested.
The President
I now invite. representatives to turn to the draft consensuses recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 35 of its report [A/34/6311/Add. I]. 23. Draft consensus I deals with the question of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The Committee adopted draft consensus I without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft consensus II relates to the question of Tokelau. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus II without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? .. Draft consensusII wasadopted (decision 34/410).
The President
Draft consensus III relates to the question of St. Helena. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus III without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft consensus IV relates to the question of Gibraltar. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus IV without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft consensusIV wasadopted (decision 34/412).
The President
We now come to the draft decisions recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 36 of its report [A/34/638/Add. I] 28. Draft decision I is entitled "Question of Brunei". The Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled 4 The delegation of i,.a Leone subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having been in favour of the draft resolution.
The President
Draft decision III is entitled "Question of Pitcairn". The Fourth Committee adopted draft decision III without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision IV relates to the question of Antigua and St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla. The Fourth Committee adopted draft decision IV without a vote. I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly also to adopt it.
The President
I now invite members to turn their attention to the recommendation of the Fourth Committee in paragraph (j of its report (Part III) [A/34/638/Add.2]. The draft resolution recommended by the Committee, which is entitled "Question of Guam", was adopted in the Committee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise'!
The President
I now call on the representatives who wish to explain their vote after the vote.
Mr. Castillo-Arriola (Guatemala)
The General Assembly has considered the question of Belize, which was discussed in the Fourth Committee. The Committee finally adopted draft resolution A/C.4/34/L.14 submitted by Angola, the United Kingdom and other countries. That resolution reiterates similar texts submitted on past occasions by the same countries but which have had no result and have only made more difficult the settlement of …
The President
I hate to interrupt the representative of Guatemala, but his 10 minutes are up, so I would earnestly request him to conclude.
Mr. Castillo-Arriola (Guatemala)
On assuming the office of President of the Republic, General Romeo Lucas Garcia declared before the Congress of the Republic: "We shall not fail in the defence of our legitimate territorial rights, especially as far as Belize is concerned; just as we shall be firm in our claims, so shall we take a civilized attitude towards the attainment of a peaceful, negotiated settlement, by taking into acco…
The President
Before calling on the next speaker, I should like to remind the Assembly of the decision which it took in its wisdom that" statements in explanation of vote should be limited to 10 minutes. It is very uncomfortable for the President to have to interrupt any representative, but, as I am obliged to apply the rules, I have no alternative but to do so. I therefore urge all subsequent speakers to ensu…
Mrs. ALI (India)
The position of my delegation on the substance of the issue of Western Sahara has already been expounded during the debate in the Fourth Committee. 6 54. Our positive vote on the resolution just adopted is a reaffirmation of our consistent support for the position adopted by OAU, to which the parties concerned had referred the matter. It is also an expression of our hope that the matter will be …
Mr. Serao (Angola)
With regard to the draft resolution on Guam, my delegation has joined in the consensus which has emerged, convinced that the general principles contained in it can help the people of that Territory freely to exercise their right to self-determination. 56. However, my delegation wishes to note its very serious reservations with regard to operative paragraph 10 of the draft resolution, which refer…
Mr. Schmid (Austria)
My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution IV on the question of Western Sahara. In deference to your wise decision, Mr. President, I shall not repeat what I said in explanation of our affirmative vote in the Fourth Committee. My words were basically an appeal to all the parties to the conflict to seek a negotiated solution. 60. I am, however, under instructions to draw the attention of t…
Mr. Albornoz (Ecuador)
In connexion with the question of Belize, the delegation of Ecuador voted in favour of the draft resolution because it recognizes the principle of selfdetermination of peoples without prejudice to its traditional position of respecting the principle of uti possidetis juris. 7S. In adopting and supporting for several years now the position of the brother country of Guatemala, we are in favour of …
Mr. Siddiqui (Pakistan)
My delegation has voted in favour of the resolution on the question of Western Sahara. Our support of the resolution is a reaffirmation of our commitment to the principle of the inalienable right of peoples to self-determination. 77. However, my delegation wishes to dissociate itself from all those references in the draft resolution which imply condemnation of Morocco, particularly in operative …

Vote Consensus — A/34/PV.61 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Pfirter (Argentina)
I wish to refer to draft resolution I in document A/34/635, which the General Assembly has just adopted without a vote. The Assembly, by this decision, has endorsed the Declaration of Principles and the Programme of Action adopted by the World Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development. S 39. My delegation wishes to reiterate at this time its reservations with respect to the Declaration…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 58 regarding the United Nations Institute for Training and Research [A/34/634). 47. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes…
The President
We turn now to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 125 regarding 6 Ibid., Annex to the report (WCARRD/REP. July 1979) of the World Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, para. 28. 49. Draft resolution I is entitled "International assistance for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of the Dominican Republic". May I take it that the General Assembly decid…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "International assistance for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of the Commonwealth of Dominica". May I take it that the General Assembly decides to adopt that draft resolution?
The President
I now call on the representative of the Dominican Republic, who has asked to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Esquea Guerrero (Dominican Republic)
We wish to express our gratitude to all delegations for their unanimous support of draft resolution I in document A/34/650 concerning international assistance for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of the Dominican Republic following the-severe disasters caused by hurricanes "David" and "Frederic". W~ also wish to express our thanks, through you, Mr. President, to all those countr…

Vote Consensus — A/34/PV.69 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III as a whole without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? S The delegation of the United States of America subsequently in- formed the Secretariat that it wished its vote to be recorded as an abstention. 6 The delegations of Burma and Nepal subsequently informed the Secretariat that they wished to have their vote re…
Mr. Palma (Peru)
Pursuant to the traditional position of Peru of giving support to efforts at eliminating racism and racial discrimination and, more particularly, apartheid, my delegation voted in favour of draft resolution II contained in document A :34/597. Nevertheless, we should like it to be put on record that we maintain the reservations expressed by our delegation in Geneva! concerning some of the paragrap…
The President
This is clearly a technical defect as far as the machine is concerned, and the vote of the Ivory Coast will be reflected as an abstention in respect to the aforementioned paragraph.
Mrs. Garcia Granados De Rosenhouse (Guatemala)
The delegation of Guatemala voted in favour of the draft resolution on the status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, but we would like the record to reflect our objection to certain paragraphs of the draft resolution, especially that which refers to the Geneva Conference.
The President
The meeting records will reflect the position stated by the representative of Guatemala.

Vote Consensus — A/33/PV.90 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Assistance to the Palestinian people". On this draft resolution a recorded vote has been requested. 4 Seealso the 95th meeting 56. The PRE~mENT(interpretation from Spanish): Draft resolution'V is entitled "United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy". The Second Conunittee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I consider that the Gene…
The President
I shall now call on those delegations that wish to explain their positions at this stage. The recommendation lmS adopted (decision 33/436).
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to document A/33/44/ Add.2, which contains part III of the report of the Second Committee. May I consider that the General Assembly takes note of part III of the report? It was so decided (decision 33/437;
Mr. Lazarevic (Yugoslavia)
I wish to state the following on behalf of the delegations of Argentina, Pakistan and Yugoslavia with regard to draft resolution V, on the United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy [A/33/446/Add.l], which hasjust been adopted.
The President
I shall now call on those delegations that wish to explain their positions at this stage. 61. The three aforementioned delegations joined the consensus, as they considered that the resolution on the Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy constituted a significant successof the thirty-third session of the General Assembly. The resolution will initiate a new era of co-operation which wi…
Mr. Lazarevic (Yugoslavia)
I wish to state the following on behalf of the delegations of Argentina, Pakistan and Yugoslavia with regard to draft resolution V, on the United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy [A/33/446/Add.l], which has just been adopted. I, 61. The three aforementioned delegations joined the consensus, as they considered that the resolution on the Conference on New and Renewable So…
Mr. Mungai (Kenya)
My delegation has requested to be allowed to speak on behalf of the sponsors of the original text of draft resolution V [A/C2/33/L.84] to express our gratitude to the representative of Yugoslavia and, through him, to the other sponsors ofthe amendments in document A/C.2/33/L.91 for their understanding and magnanimity. We thank them for not insisting on a vote being taken on their amendments and t…
Mr. Mungai (Kenya)
My delegation has requested to be allowed to speak on behalf of the sponsors of the original text of draft resolution V [A/C.2/33/L.84] to express our gratitude to the representative of Yugoslavia and, through him, to the other sponsors ofthe amendments in document A/C.2/33/L.91 for their understanding and magnanimity. We thank them for not insisting on a vote being taken on their amendments and …
Ms. Stahl (United States of America)
As I believe the debate on draft resolution IV in the Second Committee illustrated, the issue at stake here is not assistance to the Palestinian people. If it were, this draft resolution would have been adopted by consensus, a consensus in which the United S+!'\tes would eagerly have joined. We support 74. My delegation is, accordingly, looking forward with anticipation to the convening of a con…
Ms. Stahl (United States of America)
As I believe the debate on draft resolution IV in the Second Committee illustrated, the issue at stake here is not assistance to the Palestinian people. If it were, this draft resolution would have been adopted by consensus, a consensus in which the United S+!'\tes would eagerly have joined. We support 76. Our efforts in the Second Committee were directed towards amending the draft resolution to…
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 59 concerning UNCTAD. I should like to inform representatives that this report, which appears in document A/33/526, is at present available in only one language, English. The Assembly therefore has two choices. First, in view of the very limited time at our disposal,the Assembly may wish to take up the matter…
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 59 concerning UNCTAD. I should like to inform representatives that this report, which appears in document A/33/526, is at present available in only one language, English. The Assembly therefore has two choices. First, in view of the very limited time at our disposal, the Assembly may wish to take up the matte…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decisionon the recommendations of the Second Committee in paragraphs63 and 64 of its report [A/33/526]. 85. Draft resolution I is entitled "Special measures in favour of the least developed among the developing countries". The Second Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendations of the Second Committee in paragraphs 63 and 64 of its report {A/33/526]. 85. Draft resolution I is entitled "Special measures in favour of the least developed among the developing countries". The Second Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? 6 [bid., 59th meeting, p…
Mr. Haque (Pakistan)
My delegation had requested a separate and recorded vote on the last preambular paragraph of this draft resolution as well as on operative paragraph 1. It has also requested a recorded vote on the draft resolution as a whole. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia Austria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil Bulgaria, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic Centr…
The President
The Assembly will now vote on the fifth p:eambular paragraph of draft resolution IT. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now put to the vote L~erativ paragraph 1 ofdraft resolution 11. A recorded vote has bee requested.
The President
I now put to the vote L~erative paragraph 1 of draft resolution 11. A recorded vote has been requested. . 91. The PRESIDENT: I now put to the vote draft resolution D, as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan tralia, Bahamas, Bahrai Bhutan, Bolivia, Botsw Burundi, Byelorussian Verde, Central African E bia, Congo, Cuba, Cyp Yemen, Djibouti, Domi Equatorial Guinea, Ethi…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Reverse transfer of technology". A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution Ill. We shall, therefore, vote frrst on operative paragraph 5. A recorded vote has been requested. 93. The· PRESIDENT: I now put to the vote draft resolution III as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IV entitled "Assistance to Antigua, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, S1. Lucia and St. Vincent". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assemblywishes to do likewise? Against: None

Vote Recorded Vote — A/33/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (19)
✗ No (2)
Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
Mr. HARMoN (Liberia)
of what has largely influence resolutions disposed of at the le of the plenary Assembly, the L make a brief comment on the w particularly with regard to its tributions jn the monumental endeavour to halt the arms race is, Can we claim that we hav success? It is our feeling tha certainly to a promising exte positive answer.
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes.
Mr. Harmon (Liberia)
In explanation of vote, and of what has largely influenced our action on all draft resolutions disposed of at the levels of the Committee and of the plenary Assembly, the Liberian delegation wishes to make a brief comment on the work ofthe First Committee particularly with regard to its decisions and general con: tributions .in the monumental 1:ask it had set for itself to endeavour to halt the a…
Mr. Baleta (Albania)
The delegation (1f the People's Socialist Republic ofAlbania wishes to share. with the Assembly certain thoughts in explanation of our vote on draft resolution I entitled "Declaration on the preparation of societies for life in peace". The text of the Declaration contains several principles which are very familiar and which have appeared in many previous documents ofthe United Nations or other in…
Mr. Eilan (Israel)
I should like to explain Israel's vote on draft resolutions I and Ill. The reference to the Universal Declaration ofHuman Rights in draft resolution I is vague and inadequate, and it seems to have been added as an after-thought. Because of Israel's preoccupation with violations of human rights against Jews, particularly in the USSR, Israel had therefore to abstain in the vote on the draft resolut…
Mr. Fuller (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
When draft resolution IV, entitled "The situation in Nicaragua", which was just adopted, was put to the vote in the First Committee, my delegation abstained in the vote, but said that we should be considering the matter further. I should like to explain why we were instructed to vote in favour of the same draft resQlution today, to record some of our reservations about the wording of the resoluti…
Mr. Ternstrom (Sweden)
My delegation did not explain its vote when draft resolution I, "Declaration on the preparation of societies for life in peace", contained in document A/33/486, was adopted by the First Committee. 116. In conclusion, I should like to take this opportunity of expressing my Government's s~ncere hope that tht; regional efforts which are mentioned in operative paragraph 6 of the draft resolution and…
Mr. Ternstrom (Sweden)
My delegation did not explain its vote when draft resolution I, "Declaration on the preparation of societies for life in peace", contained in document A/33/486, was adopted by the First Committee. 119. Certain formulations may give rise to misunderstanding concerning the sprit and scope of important international instruments and declarations, particularly in the field of human rights. We should …
Mr. Elliott (Belgium)
Belgium felt that it should maintain its aff vote on draft resolution IV in document A/33/486 to the situation in Nicaragua. We believe that the a contains fur respect for the human rights of the population of Nicaragua and the territorial inte neighbouring countries is imporcant.My country ho it will be heeded by the governmental authc Nicaragua as an appeal devoid of any animosity.
Mr. Elliott (Belgium)
Belgium felt that it should maintain its affirmative vote on draft resolution IV in document A/33/486 relating to the situation in Nicaragua. We believe that the appeal it contains fur respect for the hilInart rights·of the civilian population of Nicaragua and the territorial integrity of neighbOUring countries is impor~ant. My country hopes that it will be heeded by the governmental authchties i…
Mr. De Pinies (Spain)
The affirmative vote castby my delegatio vote on draft resolution IV, "The situation in Nicar to be understood exclusively in terms of the imp which we attach to the human rights problem. 124. In this connexion I should like to recall w delegation said a few days ago in the Third Commit ''The persistent violation of fundamental huma wherever it may occur, must be condemned, and possible to main…
Mr. De Pinies (Spain)
The affirmative vote cast by my delegation in the vote on draft resolution IV, "The situation in Nicaragua", is to be understood exclusively in terms of the importance which we attach to the human rights problem. 125. Mr. ERSUN (Turkey) (interpretation from My delegation was not able to participate in the vo First Committee on the draft resolution on the sit Nicaragua because, since the draft wa…
Mr. Ersun (Türkiye)
My delegation was not able to participate in the vote in the First Committee on the draft resolution on the situation in Nicaragua because, since the draft was submitted rather late,. we lacked the minimum time necessary to obtain instructions. However, we later received instructions to vote in favour of the draft resolution in the General Assembly. I should like to avail myself ofthis opportunit…
Mr. Piza-Escalante (Costa Rica)
I should like to express my gratitude to the delegations that supported and voted in favour of draft resolution IV, on the situation in Nicaragua. In general, I wish to thank the United Nations for adopting this text, which is a supreme voice of encouragement for free men everywhere and for afflicted peoples of Latin America and elsewhere in the world, for Costa Rica and above all for the more th…
Mr. Piza-Escalante (Costa Rica)
I should like to express my gratitude to the delegations that supported and voted in favour of draft resolution IV, on the situation in Nicaragua. In general, I wish to thank the United Nations for adopting this text, which is a supreme voice of encouragement for free men everywhere and for afflicted peoples of Latin America and elsewhere in the world, for Costa Rica and above all for the mor", t…

Vote Consensus — A/33/PV.85 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now invite representatives to turn their attention to paragraph 23 of uocument A/33/412, which contains a draft decisionentitlad "Marine pollution" t which has been recommended by the Second Committee. If I hear no objections, I shall take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision.
The President
I now invite representatives to turn th~ir attention to paragraph 23 of ll.ocument A/33/412, which contains a draft decisionentitlad "Marine pollution", which has been recommended by the Second Committee. If I hear no objections, I shall t!ke it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision.
The President
I now call on those representatives who wish to exr ,in their o;;ote after the vote. Hit. Mr. PALMEIRO (Brazil): My delegation wishes to reiterate the statement made in the Second Committee regarding the adoption of draft resolution IV 1 162. The Brazilian delegation expresses its appreciation of the constructive manner in which the delegation of Sweden conducted consultations on this matter. Th…
The President
I now call on those representatives who wish to ex; ,~ their o;;ote after the vote. Hit. Mr. PALMEIRO (Brazil): My delegation wishes to reiterate the statement made in the Second Committee regarding the adoption of draft resolu tion U.t 1
Mr. Shashank (India)
My delegation would like to reiterate its statement of reservations made in the Second Committee on the adoption of draft resolution D.12 162. The Brazilian delegation expresses its appreciation of the constructive manner in which the delegation: of Sweden conducted consultations on this matter. Those efforts have resulted in a resolution which my delegation was able to approve without objection…
The President
We shall now turn to the consideration of the Second Committee's report on agenda item 64 [A/33/443/, in paragraph 9 of which the Committee is recommending that the General Assembly adopt a
Mr. Shashank. (India)
My delegation would like to reiterate its statement of reservations made in the Second Committee on the adoption of draft resolution ll.12
The President
We shall now turn to the consideration of the Second Committee's report on agenda item 64 [A/33/443], in paragraph 9 of which the Committee is recommending that the General Assembly adopt a Election of f"lfteen membersof the Industrial Development Board
The President
The Assembly will consider agenda item 66, concerning United Nations University, at a later state.
The President
We shall now proceed to the election of 15 members of the Industrial Development Board to replace those members whose term of office expires on 31 December 1978. The 15 outgoing members are: China, Denmark, Germany, Federal Republic of Greece, Grenada, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, Nigeria, Romania Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Cameroon, Upper Volta and Ve…

Vote Consensus — A/33/PV.43 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
Mr. Voicu (Romania)
I should like cordially to thank all delegations for having adopted draft resolution 11 on the International Youth Year without a vote and for the efforts made to achieve 'this result, which I look upon as the result of broadly based consultations and as an illustration of the constructive spirit that prevailed in our work. It represents support of great value, both political and practical, for t…

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.107 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "United Nations Industrial Development Fund". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "United Nations Conference on the Establishment of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization as a Draft resolutioll V was adopted by 125 to /, l\'it,l /0 abstemicJlls (resolutioll 32//67).
The President
I c~l now on those representatives who wish to explain their vote after the vote.
Mr. Lador (Israel)
While supporting the convening of the United Nations conference on the establishment of VNIDO as a specialized agency, my delegation had to ahstain in the vl)te on draft resolution V in document A.i32f462 fAdJ.l bec?use of operative paragraphs 2 (b) and 3. as we outlined in the Second CommiHee8 when this item \vas discussed. 41. 1'1 order to save the time of the Assembly and with your kind permi…
Mr. Shashank (India)
The Government of India is grateful to the General Assemblv and the States Members ~ - of the United Nations for adopting by consensus draft re5'1lution II regarding the convening of the Third General Conference of VNIDO in New Delhi in early 1980. India \\-ill warmly welcome all the representatives and the members of the Secretariat to the Conference and will do its best to give them every facil…
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the six draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 32 of its report [A{32{ 463/. 51. Draft resolution I is entitled "Report of the Governing Council of th.e Unitea Nations Environment Programme". In the Committee, no vote was taken on this draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly adopts draft resolution I?
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Financial and technical assistance to the least developed among the developing countries". In the Committee, no vote was taken on draft resolution n. May I take it that the Assembly adopts draft resolution II?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution Ill, entitled "Measures to be taken for the benefit of the Sudano-Sahelian region". In the Committee, no vote was taken on it. May I take it that the Assembly aetopts draft resolution Ill'?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Living conditions of the Palestinian people". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmancial implications of this draft resolution is contained in document A/32/484. I shall now put draft resolution IV to the vote. A recorded vote has been requested. Against: Australia, Guatemala, Israel, United States of America. Abstaining: Austria, Bahamas…
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "United Nations Conference on Desertification". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial irPplications of that draft resolution is in document A/32/484. I now put draft resolution V to the vote.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled "Resources of the United Nations Habitat and Human Settlements Foundation". The report of the Fifth Committee on the adnllnistrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is cont~.ined in document AI 32/484. In the Committee, no vote was taken on this draft resolution. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution VI? D…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn their attention to the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in •!ragraph 33 of its report 10 The delegation·of Nepal subsequently informed the SecretJ.riat that it \\ished to have its vote recorded as haviD!~ been in favour of the draft resolution. -
The President
Draft decision II is entitled "SpecifiC' measures to meet the need for a decent living environmLnt for the most vulnerable groups of society". May I take it that the Assembly adopts draft decision Ill!
The President
I call on the representative ofViet Nam, who wishes to explain his vote.
Mr. Dinh Ba Thi (Viet Nam)
My delegation joined in the consensus on draft resolution I in document A!32!463. In the Second Committee we maue a statement on operative paragraph 5,11 which CO:lcerns the problem of the material remnants of wars, particularly mines, and t~eir effect on the environment. We consider this to be a problem of major importance for all countries which have been victims of wars of aggression, particul…
The President
The Assembly will now consider part I of the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 67, concerning the assessment of the progress made in the unplementation of General Assembly resolutior.s 2626 (XXV), 3202 (S-VI), 3281 (XXIX) and 3362 (S-VII). The report is in document A!32!480. The Assembly will now ta'(e a decision on the draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragrap…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Multilateral development assistance for the exploration of natural reso1Jrces". The decis!on of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution contained in paragraph 13 of dqcument A/321485. I put draft resolution In to the vote. Draft resvl!ltion III was adopted bJ' 130 votes to none, u'ith 8 abstentions (resolutio…
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Role of the public sector in promoting the economic development of developing countries". No vote was taken in the Committee on draft resolution VI. May I consider that the Assembly adopts draft resolution VI?
The President
I now invite representatives to turn their attention to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 42 of its report [A/ 32/480J. The draft decision is entitled "Special intergovernmental committee on international trade". In the Committee no vote was taken on that draft decision. May I take it that the Assembly ~dopts it? The draft decision l".'asadopted (decision 32/445…
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes.

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.105 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Measures to improve the situation. and ensur~ the human rights and dignity of all migrant workers". The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Protection of the human rights of certain categories of prisoners". The Third COTtlrnittee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
. Draft resolution VI is entitled "Protection of persons detained or imprisoned as a result of their struggle against apartheid. racism and racial discrimination, colonialism, aggression and foreign occupation and for self-determination, independence as well as social progress for their people". 58. As was the case in the Third Committee, a separate vote has been requested on the word "and" betw…
Mrs. WARZAZI (Morocco)
Please excuse me, Mr. President, for having to interrupt you during the voting. But if I understood correctly, the issue on which a separate vote has been requested should be expressed as follows so that the vote is clear: the issue is between those delegations which are in favour of retaining the word "and" in the sentence, and those against it. My delegation requested the vote, but I am not sur…
The President
The explanation was very clear. I am putting to the vote the word "and". I shall ask for those who are in favour of retaining the word "and" and those who are against retaining the word "and"
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Observance of the thirtieth anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/479. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise'? 64. The …
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "United Nations Fund for Drug Abuse Control and its programmes related to economic and social development" I put draft resolution IX to the vote. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Intensified and co-ordinated efforts to fight the illicit traffic in and illicit demand for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Regional Arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights". The Third Committee adopted resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Lastly, we come to draft resolution XII, entitled "Missing persons in Cyprus". The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now call on representatives wishing to explain their votes. 70. U TIN LAT (Burma): The delegation of Burma abstained in the vote on draft resolution VIII, entitled "Narcotic drugs: international co-operation in treatment and rehabilitation" contained in the report of the Third Committee [A/32/458] under agenda item 12, "Report of the Economic and Social Council". We did so because the ba…
Mr. Dawadi (Nepal)
My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution VI, entitled "Protection of persons detained or imprisoned as a result of their struggle against apartheid, racism and racial discrimination, colonialism, aggression and foreign occupation and for self-determination, independence as well as social progress for their people". 75. My delegation has always opposed apartheid and all forms of racism o…
Mr. Mezvjnsky (United States of America)
The United States voted against draft resolution VI on the protection of detained or imprisoned persons. In our view the draft resolution has several serious defects and we shall confine our remarks to just a few of them. 77. First, we view the draft resolution as largely a political document. It patronizingly uses the question of political prisoners as a polemical vehicle. 78. Secondly, the dr…
Mr. Merkel (Germany)
On behalf of the delegation of the Federal Republic of Germany, I should like to thank the delegation of Nigeria for the initiative it took on draft resolution XL To promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion, is a task that ranks high among the obligations of the international community. The creation …
Mrs. Nguyen Ngoc Dung (Viet Nam)
The delegation of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam did not oppose the adoption by the General Assembly of draft resolution XI in doc:Jment A/32/458 Nevertheless we should like to make the following comment. My delegation considers that, since the promotion. of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the achievement of the full dignity and worth of the human person are the ulti…
Mr. Gass (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Although the United Kingdom was able to vote in favour of draft resolution X in document A/32/4s8, the substance of which my delegation considers to be a valuable contribution to efforts to combat drug abuse, the United Kingdom does not interpret operative paragraph 6 of the resolution as prejudicing our non-ratification of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. 91. Mc. O'DONOVAN (Irela…
Mr. Abramov (Israel)
My delegation voted against draft resolution VI for the reasons we set forth in the TrJrd Committee. We reject out of hand the allegations contained in operative paragraph 4 as regards Israel. In contrast to the situation in other countries, including countries which sponsored this draft resolution, where thousands of prisoners are held in prison or in concentration camps because of their opinion…
Mr. Maksimov (Belarus)
The delegation of the Byelorussian SSR expresses its satisfaction at the adoption by the General Assembly of draft resolution VI entitled "Protection of persons detained or imprisoned as a result of their struggle against apartheid, racism and racial discrimination, colonialism, aggression and foreign occupation and for self-determination, independence as well as social progress for their people"…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 75, entitled "World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination". The report is contained in document A/32/422. 105. I call on the representative of Israel, who wishes to explain his vote before the vote
Mr. Abramov (Israel)
My delegation has been and is on record as opposed to any form of racial discrimination Likewise, Israel is in favour of the Decade for Action to Combat..Racism and Racial Discrimination and is for the struggle for the elimination of discrimination that is based on resolution 3057 (XXVIII). My delegation, however, will vote against the draft resolution in paragraph 10 of document A/32/422 because…

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.103 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Target for World Food Prog~amme pledges for the period 1979-1980". May I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution IV? .
The President
We now come to draft resolution V entitled "United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries". A recorded vote has been requested.
The PRESiDENT
Lastly, we come to draft resolution VI entitled "United Nations Development Programme". May I take it fhat the AsselT'bly adopts draft resolution VI?
The President
I now invite the representatives to turn to the draft dedsion concerning the United Nations Capital Development Fund, which has been recommended by the ::'ccond Committee in paragraph 35 'its report [A/32/444J. May I consider that the General Assembly adopts that draft decision?
The President
I call on the representative of Israel, who wishes to explain his p0sition at this stage.
Mr. Lador (Israel)
As my delegation already stated in the Second Committee when this item was discussed,2 the adoption of draft resolution III in document A/32/444 1 The delegation of Sierra Leone subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having been in favour of the draft resolution. 2 See Official Reeor,:s of the General Assembly, Thirty-second Session. Second Committee. 5…
The President
I should now like to invite representatives to turn their attention to document A/32/460 containing a note by the Secretary-Gep..eral under agenda item 61 (i) relating to the confirmation ofthe appointment of the Executive Director of the United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries. May I take it that the Genen,1 Assembly takes note of document A/32j460? It was so decided (d…
The President
I call on the representative of Jordan, who wishes to speak in exercise of his right of reply .. 36. Mr. TUKAN (Jordan): In the course of the consideration of draft resolution III entitled uHealth needs' of Palestinian refugee children", t' ~ representative of Israel once again referred to my countrv and accused it of manipulating the refugees for political purposes. I would simply like to reite…
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 73 [A/32/445]. In addition to that report, the Assembly has before it three draft resolutions: A/32/L.43, A{32{L.44 and A/32/L.46, and an amendment to draft resolution A/32/L.44 in document A/32{L.45. 38. I invite the Assembly to turn first to the report of the Second Committee. The Assembly will now vote on…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 18 of the report of the Second Committee {A/32/445J. The draft decision relates to preparatory work for the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development. The Second Committee adopted that draft decision without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly will now consider draft resolution A/32/L.43, draft resolution AI 32/L.44 and the amendment thereto in document AI 32/L.45, and draft resolution A/32/L.46. 41. Before we decide upon the voting procedure for these draft resolutions, I should like to propose that the General Assembly not discuss the substance of these draft resolutions, because there was enough time for their …
The President
The representative of Austria has proposed that the question of the venue of the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development be decided by secret ballot. According to rule 92 of the rules of procedure, in the General Assembly only elections are held by secret ballot, and all draft resolutions are voted upon in the way laid down in the rules of procedure. 49. But the Gener…
Mr. SUY
The question has been raised whether the General Assembly can take a decision by secret ballot with regard to the venue of the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development. In this respect, permit me to ma..~e the follOWing remarks. 51. Procedural rules 87 and 127 specify, as you just said, Mr. President, the methods of voting in plenary meetings and in the Committees, re…
The President
We have heard the legal opinion of the Under-Secretary-GeneraI and Legal Counsel on the 60. The opinion of the Legal Counsel is that the General Assembly as master of its own procedure may decide to use a secret ballot for the vote on this particular issue. In the consultations I held before this meeting with the sponsors of draft resolutions A!32!L.43, A!32!L.44 and A!32!L.46, I was informed th…
The President
I should like to make clear what issue it is on which we shall be voting by secret ballot. We shall not be voting on the draft resolutions as such but only on the venue of the Conference, which is only one point in each of these three draft resolutions. It is, by the way, the only issue before us on which there is conflict. Once the decision is taken on the venue of the Conference, I shall make a…
The President
I propose to suspend the meeting while the ballots are being counted.
The President
The result of the voting for the venue of the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development is as follows: 138 o 138 2 65. As none of the three yenues has obtained the required majority of votes, in accordance with rule 93 of the rules of procedure, we shall proceed to a second ballot restricted to the two venues which obtained the highest number of votes, namely, Austria a…
The President
I propose to suspend the meeting while the ballots are being counted. The meeting was suspended at 5.45 p.m. and resumed at 5.55 p.m.
The President
The result of the voting is as follows: 138o 138 3 135 68 Number ofvotes obtained: Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 83 Developing country 52
The President
Now that the General Assembly has decided on the site of the Conference, certain matters raised in draft resolutions A!32!L.43, A!32!L.44 and A!32!L.46 and the proposed amendment in document A!32!L.45 remain to be resolved. Some of them, including the specific form of the invitation to be extended, carry financial implications. In order to facilitate a decision by the Assembly on this matter I re…

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.101 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Assistance to Mozambique". If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Assistance to Sao Tome and Principe". The report of the . Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/446. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Assistance to Botswana". If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled ..Assistance to Lesotho". If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Assistance to Cape Verde". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/446. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "Assistance to Guinea-Bissau" The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmancial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/446. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolutian.
The President
We come now to draft resolution X, entitled "Assistance to Seychelles". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/446. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
I now invite the representatives to turn to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 39 of its report IA/32/265/
Mr. Lima (Cabo Verde)
On behalf of the delegation of Cape Verde, I should like to express my sincerest appreciation to all those countries who were sponsors of draft resolution VIII in document A/32/265/Add.l, entitled "Assistance to Cape Verde". I should like to say how pleased we are that that draft resolution has been adopted unanimously. This shows that the international community is aware of the difficulties that…
The President
The Assembly will now take 3 decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 11 of its report [A/32/397]. The draft resolution is entitled "Agreement between the United Nations and the Intemational Fund for Agricultural Devel· opment". The Fifth Committee adopted that draft resolution by consensus. May I consider that the General Assembly also adopts that draft re…

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.98 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Capital punishment". Since the Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote, may I take it that the General Assembly so adopts it?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 80, entitled "Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment". The report is contained in document A/32/355. The Assembly will now take a decision on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 21 of its report. 47. Draft resolution I is entitled "Draft convention…
The President
We turn next to draft resolution n, entitled "Questionnaire on the Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Being Subjected to Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? 5L The PRESIDENT: Draft resolution IV is entitled "Tvrture of p…
The President
I now invite representaCves to turn to the recommendation concerning the draft Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials contained in paragraph 22 of the Third Committee's report in document A/32/355. The Third Committe adopted that recommendation without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? The recommendation was adopted (decision 32/419).
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their position on the draft resolutions adopted under agenda item 80.
Mr. Ernemann (Belgium)
The Belgian Government welcomes the General Assembly's adoption of draft resolution III adopted on agenda item 80, urging "all Member States to give maximum publicity to their unilateral declarations against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment". It is to the Government of India, principally supported by the Governments of Bangladesh and Egypt, that we owe the dra…
Mr. Mezvinsky (United States of America)
The Government of the United States h.as joined in the consensus on draft resolution IV under agenda item 80 out of a deep sense of outrage over the number of persons who . have died in r~cent years while detained in South Africa's prisons. These deaths in detention are compelling evidence of a pattern of gross mistreatment and intimidation of those individuals whose courage has allowed them and …
Mr. Edis (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
In joining in the consensus on draft resolution HI, just adopted by the General Assembly, I wish to place on record that the United, Kingdom Government interprets article 10 of the Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Being Subjected to Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment [resolution 3451 (XXX). annex]. adopted by the General Assembly on 9 December 1…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 81 concerning the International CoveIiants on Human Rights [A/32/333]. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Status of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Internat…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 87, concerning the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees [A/32/352]. The Assembly will now take decisions on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third COmmittee in paragraph 14 of its report. 63. Draft resolution I is entitled "Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refuge…
The President
Draft resolution Il is el!tliled "Continuation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II by consensus. I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution 11.
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Expression of appreciation to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III by acclamation. I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution Ill? Draft resolution [Ilwas (dopted (resolution 32/69).
The President
May I associate myself with the expression of sincere appreciation and thanks to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan and wish him success in his future endeavours. 67. The last draft resolution, draft resolution IV, is entitled "Assistance to refugees in southern Africa". Tne Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV by consensus.
The President
I should now like to invite the Assembly's attention to document A/32/401 and Add.l, containing two notes by the Secretary-General, unaer agenda item 87 (c) relating to the election of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. In the latter note [A/32/401/Add.1] the Secretary-General suggests that Mr. Poul Hartling b~elected United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for a five-year t…
The President
I declare Mr. Poul Hartling elected United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for a five-year term beginning on 1 January 1978. I should like to congratulate Mr. Hartling upon his election, and I wish him every success in his important task.

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.83 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Question of the Solomon Islands". The Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution IV without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Question of the New Hebrides". Since the Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution V without objection, may I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V was ddopted (resolution 32/26). 88. The PRESIDEr-..'T: Draft resolution VI is entitled "Question of Brunei". A recorded vote h:;s been requested on that draft resolution.
The President
May we turn our attention now to draft resolution VII which is entitled "Question of Guam". The Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution VII without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to to likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII entitled "Question of Bermuda, the British ViIgin Islands, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands". Since the Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without objection, may I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft re~)lution VIII was adopted (resolution 32/29).
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "Question of the Cayman Islands". The Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution IX without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Question of the United States Virgin Islands". The Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution X without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Question of BeJjze". A recorded vote has been requested on this draft resolution.
The President
I now invite members to turn their attention to the draft consensuses recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 63 of its report /A/32/356/. 95. Draft consensus I is entitled "Question of Tuvalu". The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus I without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to do likewise?
The President
Draft consensus 11 is entitled "Question of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands". Since the Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus 11 without objection, may I take it that the General Assembly decides to do likewise?
The President
Draft consensus III entitled "Question of Tokelau" was also adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt that draft consensus without objection?
The President
Draft consensus IV is entitled "Question of St. Helena". The Fourth Committee adopted it without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft consensus V entitled "Question of Gibraltar" was also adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I take it that the General assembly also wishes to adopt that draft consensus without objection? Draft consensus V was adopted (decision 32/411). 101. Draft decision I is entitled "Questions of Pitcaim and of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas)". In the Fourth Committee no vote was tak…
The President
Draft decision 11 is entitled "Question of Antigua, Dominica, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, St. Lucia and St. Vincent". May I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft decision II?
The President
I shall now call on those delegations that wish to speak in explanation of their vote after the vote.
Mr. Dinh Ba Thi (Viet Nam)
I should like on behalf of my delegation to reiterate our serious reservations concerning the seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution VII concerning the question of Guam, which has been adopted without objection by the General Assembly, and to state our position as follows: 105. First, the seventh preambular paragraph tends to make a distinction between two kin…
Mr. Southichak (Lao People's Democratic Republic)
While not wishing to oppose the consensus that the General Assembly has just arrived at on the question of Guam, my delegation nevertheless wishes to reiterate its conviction, as already stated in the Fourth Committee, that the presence of military bases and installations in Non-Self-Governing Territories not only does not promote the exercise of the right to self-determination of the peoples of …
Mr. Gomez (Cuba)
With regard to the Fourth Committee's report that has just been adopted, the Cuban delegation wishes to make the following comment. Ill. Chapter XII on Guam does not state that draft resolution A/C.4/32/L.IO, which was adopted without objection as orally revised, was the subject of reservations expressed by Cuba and other delegations when those delegations spoke in explanation of vote. We theref…
Mrs. BENTON (United States of America)
The United States was pleased to participate in the consensus by which draft resolution VII on Guam was just adopted. ! IS. We have always believed that, in order to make a judgement as to wheL~er or not a military base in a Non-Self-Governing Territory is inhibiting the process of self-determination, it is necessary that the facts and circumstances of each particular case be reviewed. 116. We …
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Fourth Committee on agenda item 90, concerning information from Non-Self-Governing Territories transmitted under Article 73 e of the Charter of the United Nations. The report is contained in document A/32/341. 121. As there are no representatives wishing to explain their vote before the vote, we shall now take a decision on the draft resolution en…
The President
We shall now consider the report of the Fourth Committee 011 agenda item 93, dealing with the question of East Timor f AI321357]. 123. I now call on representatives wishing to explain their vote before the vote.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/31/PV.107 Dec. 13, 1976

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (10)
Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV, "Programme budget for the biennium 1976·1977" we shall first take a decision on draft resolution IV A,entitled "Revised budget appropriations for the biennium 1976- 1977". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IV B, entitled "Revised income estimates for the biennium 1976-1977". A recorded vote hasbeen requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IV C, "Financing of the appropriations for the year 1977". A recorded vote hasbeen requested.
The President
We now come to draft resolution V, entitled "Questions relating to the programme budget for the biennium 1976-1977". That draft resolution is in 11 sections and regroups, for the convenience of delegations, all the recommendations of the Fifth Committee on various questionsunder this item. 1l~. As the Fifth Committee took separate decisions on certain sectionsof draft resolution V, the General A…
The President
We turn first to section I of draft resolution V. A recorded votehas been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burma, Burundi, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Democratic Yemen, Denmark, Doml- nican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El …
The President
In the Fifth Committee, section 11 of draft resolution V was adopted without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts that section without a vote?
The President
We now turn to section III of draft resolution V. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now come to the lastitem on our agenda for today, the report of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 12, "Report of the Economic and Social Council". The report is contained in document A/31/466. The recommendation of the Fifth Committee appears in paragraph 3 of its report. The Fifth Committee adopted that recommendation without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to do t…
The President
With the conclusion of our consideration of the report of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 12, we have completed all the agenda items allocated to the Fifth Committee. 123. We turn now to the parts of the report of the Economic and Social Council which have been referred to us for consideration directly in the plenary Assembly. I refer to chapters I and VIII, sections A to F, concerning primar…

Vote Consensus — S/31/PV.105 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
We shall now consider draft resolution IV, entitled "Action by intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations with respect to Namibia" in document A/31/437. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barba- dos, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Sovie…
The President
The Assembly will now consider draft resolution Ill, entitled "Intensification and coordination of United Nations action in support of Namibia". The administrative and financial implications of the draft resolution are set forth in section C of document A/31/454. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Banglade…
The President
The Assembly will now consider draft resolution VI, entitled "United Nations Fund for Namibia". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of the draft resolution is in section E of document A/31/454. The Fourth Committee adopted this draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to do likewise?
The President
We shall turn now to draft resolution VII, entitled "Observer status for the South West Africa Pet -le's Organization". A recorded vote has been requested. 4 The delegatloas of Guinea-Blssau and Mauritius subsequently informed the Secretariat that they wished to have their votes recorded ashaving beenIn favour of the draft resolution. Against: None. Abstaining: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, El Salvad…
The President
We come now to draft resolution VIII, the last on this item, entitled "Nationhood programme". The Fourth Committee adopted this draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly would like to do the same?
The President
We shall now hear explanations of vote on any or all of the draft resolutions that we have adopted thismorning. 11. Mr. P. B. DLAMINI (Swaziland): My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution I regarding the situation in Namibia resulting from the illegal occupation of the Territory by South Africa. Sw izlland feels very strongly about colonization and its adverse ramifications. Hence, it i…
The President
We shall nowconsider the reportof the Fourth Committee on agenda item 86. There are two 5 The delegations of China and Guinea-Dimu subsequently informed the Secretariat that they wished to have their votes recorded ashaving been in favour of the draft resolution. 13. We shall turn first to draft resolution A. The Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution A without objection. May I take it that …
The President
We turn now to draft resolution B. 15. I call on the representative of the United States of America, who wishes to speak in explanation of hisvote.
Mr. Sherer (United States of America)
While the United States voted No in the Fourth Committee on draft resolution B concerning sanctions against Rhodesia, we shall abstain in the vote in the Assembly. We have changed our vote from the Committee to the Assembly so that our position concerning Rhodesian sanctions not be misunderstood in any way, either by the Smith regime or by those with whom we share the deep conviction that majorit…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution B. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barba- dos, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Ri…

Vote Consensus — A/31/PV.99 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn next to the report of the Sixth Committee onagenda item 109/A/31/418J. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Sixth Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. The Sixth Committee adopted that draft resolution by consensus. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to dolikewise?
The President
I call on the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Mr. Koi.Esnik (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
The reportof theCommittee on Relations with the Host Country, which we have just adopted, contains one inaccuracy, and I discovered it during this meeting since we have just received this document. I hope that this isa purely technical inaccuracy. There isno paragraph in thedocument indicating that,after
The President
We come now to the report of the Sixth Committee on agenda item 113[A/31/429/. 29. I call on the representative of Uruguay, whowishes to explain his vote before the voting.
Mr. Fernandez Ballesteros (Uruguay)
The draft resolution submitted to the General Assembly today by the Sixth Committee reproduces in almost identical terms the wording of resolution 3034 (XXVII) whereby in 1972 the Ad Hoc Committee on International Terrorism was created. My delegation wishes to explain briefly why, contrary to what happened at the time, we shall support this draft resolution, although not the whole ofit. 31. We c…
The President
We shall now take a decls.on on the draft resolution entitled "Measures to prevent international terrorism which endangers or takes innocent human lives or jeopardizes fundamental freedoms, and study of the underlying causes of those forms of terrorism and actsof violence which lie in misery, frustration, grievance and despair and which cause some people to sacrifice human lives, including their …
The President
I shall now call on those delegationsthat wish to explain theirvote.
Mr. Fifoot (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
My delegation voted against this draft resolution for three substantive reasons. First, the draft resolution does not include an adequate condemnation of terrorism. Secondly, other matters dealt with in this draft resolution-that is, the effective Implementation of principles in the Charter of the United Nations, of a human rights regime, and of humanitarian law, all of which my delegation whole-…
Mr. Alvarado (Nicaragua)
My delegation abstained in the vote on the draft resolution contained in paragraph 10 of document AI 31/429, because, as we stated in the Sixth Committee at the appropriate time, we have serious reservations regarding the substantive part of the draft, more specifically operative paragraphs I and4. The delegation of Nicaragua strongly condemns any form of terrorism. The characteristic and illegal…
The President
We turn next to the report of the Sixth Committee on agenda item 123[A/31/430J. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Draftingof an international convention against the taking of hostages" recommended by the Sixth Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is in docum…
The President
Under paragraphs I and 2 of the resolution just adopted, the General Assembly has decided to establish an Ad Hoc Committee on the Drafting of an International Convention against the Taking of Hostages, composed of 35 Member States, and requested the President of the General Assembly, after consultationswith the Chairmen of the regional groups, to appoint the members of the Ad Hoc Committee on the…
Mr. Von Wechmar (Germany)
The delegation of the Federal Republic of Germany is gratified by the decision just taken at the thirty-first session of the General Assembly. We are pleased that the initiative for the drafting of an international convention against the taking of hostages, as announced in this Assembly on 28 September by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Hans-Dletrlch Genscher …
Mr. Hussain (Iraq)
My delegation would like to clarify its position on the general agreement reached in the General Assembly with regard to the drafting of an International convention against the taking of hostages. In principle, it is our feeling that this Convention should go into the following aspects of the matter: first, the reasons which lead to the taking of hostages and the distinction to be drawn between c…
Mr. Bennett (United States of America)
My delegation was pleased to vote in favour of this draft resolution in the Committee and to join in the consensus. The United States considers it important that action be taken to deal with the contemptible practice of taking hostages. It is important that the international community is now prepared to undertake the task of drafting an 50. My delegation is particularly pleased that the Sixth Co…
Mr. Blum (Israel)
My delegation wishes to associate itself with the resolution adopted by consensus a few moments ago. 52. Israel's position on the agenda item before us was set out by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yigal Allon, in his statement before the General Assembly on 7 October 1976,when he said: "Israel '" welcomes the proposal made on 28 September by the Vice-Chancellor…

Vote Consensus — A/31/PV.97 Dec. 13, 1976

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 74 /A/31/394/. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in relation to detention and imprisonment" recommended by the ThirdCommittee in paragraph 8 of its report. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote.…
The President
We shall now turn to the reportof the Third Committee on agenda item 81 /A/31/391/. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Status of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights" recommended by the Third Commi…
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