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Draft symbol IX
Adopted symbol 32/100
P5 Positions
Russia ✗ United States ✓ United Kingdom ✓ China ✓ France ✓
UN Document 32/100 ↗

Vote Recorded Vote — A/35/PV.96 Nov. 28, 1977

✓ Yes (116)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/40/PV.119 Nov. 28, 1977

✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (150)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The next draft resolution concerns the United Nations Conference to Review All Aspects of the Set of MUltilaterally Agreed Equitable Principles and Rules for the Control of Restrictive Business Practices. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 40/192).
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the two draft decisions recommended by the second Committee in paragraph 72 of its report (A/40/989/Add.3). Draft decision I is entitled ·Protectionisn and structural adjustment·. May I consider that the General Assembly adopts that draft decision? Draft decision I was adopted.
The President
Draft decision 11 relates to the Status of the Agreement Establishing the Common Fund for Commodities. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft decision? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
I shall now call upon those delegations wishing to make statements in explanation of vote after the voting. Mr. LAZAREVIC (Yugoslavia): The Yugo~lav delegation voted in favour of draft resolution I, ·Specific action related t~ ~ne particular needs and problems of land-locked developing countries·. By virtue of its positive vote, my delegation has accepted operative paragraph 1 of that draft …
The President
I now call on the representative of Nicaragua, who has asked to speak in exercise of the right of Mr. ICAZA GALLARD (Nicaragua) (interpretation from Spanish): I have requested to speak at this time, first of all in order most sincerely to thank the 91 countries that voted in favour of the draft resolution on the trade embargo against Nicaragua. We believe that the General Assembly has thus e…
The President
1 call on the representative of the United States, who has asked to speak in exercise of the right of reply. Mr. FERRER (United States of America): I believe that the comments we have just heard from the representative of Nicaragua merit a response from our delegation. His concluding remarks were that the resolution did not seek to single out the united States. I must say that that is a ver…
The President
May I now invite members to turn their attention to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 84 (d), entitled ·Science and technology for development" (A/40/989/Add.4). If there are no explanations of vote, the Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendations of the Second Committee contained in document A/40/989/Add.4• In paragraph 8 of the report, the Second ComMittee reea…
The President
In that SaMe paragraph, the second Committee also recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft resolution 11, which deals with the United Nations Financing System for Science and Technology for Development. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft resolution? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/194).
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 84 (d). We turn now to the report of the Second Connittee on sub-item (e) of agenda item 84, entitled -Economic and technical co-operation among developing countries (A/40/989/Add.5). If there are no explanations of vote, the Assembly will take a decision on the recommendations of the Second Committee contained in paragraph 10 …
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled -Technical co-operation among developing countries-. The Second Ca.lttee aleo adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do so too? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/196).
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 84 (e). I now invite members to turn their attention to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 84 (f) entitled ftEnvironment- (A/40/989/Add.6). The Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendations of the Seoond Committee contained in paragraphs 31 and 32 of its report (A/40/9a9/Add.6). Draft resolution I relates to the Remna…
The President
The second recommendation in paragraph 31 comprises two draft reF-Iutions dealing with the Plan of Action to Combat Desertification. Draft resolution A concerns the Implementation and financing of the Plan of Action to Combat Desertificationr draft resolution B concerns implementation in the Sudano-Sahelian region of the Plan of Action to Combat Desertification. The Second Committee recomme…
The President
Draft resolution III concerns Co-operation between the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) and the United Nations Environment Programme. The Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of that draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution Ill? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 40/199).
The President
The Assembly will now turn to draft resolution IV, which concerns International co-operation in the field of the environment. A separate vote has been requested on the seventh preambular part of draft resolution IV. Is there any objection to t~~t proposal? There is no objection, therefore, I shall first put that paragraph to the vote. A recorded vote was taken. In fav~r: Afghanistan, Alger…
The President
Draft resolution IV as a whole will now be put to the vote. 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, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet So…
The President
The Second Committee also recommends the adoption of the draft decisioo contained in paragraph 32 of its report (A/40/989/Add.6). May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision? The draft decison was adopted.
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 84 (f). The General Assembly will now consider the re~rt of the second Committee on agenda item 84 (g), entitled "Human settlements" (A/40/989/Md.7). The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 17 of its report (A/40/989/Md. 7) • Draft resolution I deals with the living condit…
The President
The second reco..ndation in paragraph 17 comprises three draft resolutions cscncerning human settlelllents. Draft resolution A deals with the r~port of the Commission on Human settlelll8nt8 w draft resolution B deals with the biennial cycle of sessions of the Commission on Human Settlements and draft resolution C is concerned with the co-ordination of huun settlements programmes within the u…
The President
The General Asse1!bly hall concluded its consideration of agenda item 84 (9). The General l.asellbly will now consider the report of the second COJlll1litte0 on a~nda item 84 (h), entitled "International Year of Shel~r for the Homeless· (A/40/989/Md.8) • The Assembly will n~ take a decision on the draft resolution recoumended by the second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report (A/40/989/Md…
The President
The General Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recoClIllended by the second Committee in paragraph 11 of its report (A/40/989/Add.9). May I take it that the General Assenbly wishes to adopt that draft decision? The draft decision was adopted.

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.50 Nov. 28, 1977

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 24 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.49 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
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 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
Mr. Rizal (Malaysia)
Malaysia remains committed to the promotion and protection of democratic institutions, democratic principles and the rule of law with regard to the electoral process. Those principles are enshrined in our federal Constitution. We continue to undertake efforts to improve and strengthen our governance system. As a young nation of 66 years of age, Malaysia continuously introduces democratic reforms.…
Mrs. Mudrenko (Ukraine)
I take the floor to thank the delegation of Spain for facilitating, on behalf of the European Union, resolution 78/212, entitled “Freedom of religion and belief”, which we strongly support. Regrettably, due to a technical issue, Ukraine was unable to co-sponsor the resolution.
Ms. Almaha Mubarak Al-Thani (Qatar)
At the outset, I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of the delegations of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), namely, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Kuwait and my country, the State of Qatar. The GCC States express their thanks and gratitude to the United States for its eff…
Mr. Moussa (Djibouti)
Let me at the outset make it perfectly clear that my delegation only supported resolution 78/208 with the clear intention of reaffirming the principles of fair, periodic, inclusive and genuine elections. Indeed, Djibouti is a peace-loving and stable country in which free and fair elections are conducted periodically in accordance with our Constitution. Djibouti is also committed to enhancing its …
Ms. Rizk (Egypt)
My statement is in explanation of vote on resolution 78/208, entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections”. It is to be noted that Egypt, on behalf of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, except for Albania, Suriname and Guyana, submitted amendments to the text in order to preserve…
Mr. González Behmaras (Cuba)
My statement relates to resolution 78/205, entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. Cuba supports the noble purpose of this resolution, which is why our delegation has joined the consensus. However, my delegation does not align itself with the references, in the twenty-eighth preambular paragraph of the adopted text, to the Rome Statute, to which Cuba is not a par…

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.45 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/78/PV.42 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions”. [Subsequently, the delegation of Uzbekistan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XI, entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the tenth and eighteenth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraph 2. I shall first put to the vote the tenth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the eighteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XI. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombi…
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 2.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XI, as a whole, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Samoa informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of Latvia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Samoa informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is 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.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 2.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XV as a whole, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVI 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 likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Treaty on the South-East Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (Bangkok Treaty)”. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVII as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Steps to building a common road map towards a world without nuclear weapons”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the third, fifth, sixth, seventh, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, fourteenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-second preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraphs 3, 5 through 7, and 10. I shall first put to the vote the third…
The President
I shall now put to the vote the fifth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now 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 the tenth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the eleventh preambular paragraph.

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.54 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea condemns and rejects in the strongest terms draft resolution I, on the situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of Korea, which was submitted by the member countries of the European Union, among others, as a grave politically motivated provocation aimed at undermining our social system. The draft resolution, which is a produc…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote or position before action is taken on the draft resolutions. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I to V, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. The Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the sam…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar”. The Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Vanuatu informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Vanuatu informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.52 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/77/PV.46 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 11 of draft resolution XII.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XII as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclearweapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XIV, entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the tenth and eighteenth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraph 2. I shall first put to the vote the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIV.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the eighteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIV.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution XIV.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole, entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII 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 likewise?

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.53 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/76/PV.53 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (28)
✗ No (24)
✓ Yes (131)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
Mr. Kuzmin (Russian Federation)
Allow me to explain the position of the Russian Federation with regard to resolution 76/176, entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections”. We welcome the attempt of the text’s author, the United States delegation, to address the crucial issue of democratic electoral processes. We underscore the importance…
Mr. Pilipenko (Belarus)
The Republic of Belarus acknowledges the importance and relevance of the subject of resolution 76/176 and shares the lofty aims and principles enshrined in that document. In previous years, my delegation traditionally supported the consensus and always voted in favour of the resolution. Unfortunately, this year, for the first time, the Republic of Belarus cannot fully support the resolution, the…
Ms. Arab Bafrani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
The Islamic Republic of Iran has joined the consensus on the resolution entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections”, which was just adopted as resolution 76/176. My Government is committed to the principles of human rights and democracy, which has been demonstrated in its respect for human rights and the…
Mr. Shahin (Egypt)
We have always been a strong supporter of this resolution, and we join in the consensus on it this year (resolution 76/176). We voted in favour of the resolution in the past, when voting was requested, and co-sponsored it without interruption starting with the seventieth session of the General Assembly. Unfortunately, we were not able to co-sponsor the resolution at this session because of the co…
Mr. Sadnovic (Indonesia)
I would like to make the following statement in explanation of our position on the resolution just adopted (resolution 76/176). Indonesia joined the consensus in adopting the resolution since we believe that democracy is key to building lasting peace and achieving sustainable development. As the world’s third largest democracy, we are proud to have developed a notable track record for organizing…
Mrs. Xu Daizhu (China)
With regard to resolution 76/176, on strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections, would like hereby to speak in explanation of our vote. Democracy is the shared value of humankind. China supports the United Nations in providing technical support and assistance to Member States upon their request for the holding of …

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.49 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/76/PV.45 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (174)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
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 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 “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The 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 likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVIII, 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 XVIII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution XVIII.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole, entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIX 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 likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XX, entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 6. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XX.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution XX.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XX as a whole, entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”, on which a recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Madagascar informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXI, entitled “Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXI.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXI as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXII 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 of draft resolution XXII.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 16 of draft resolution XXII.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/75/PV.46 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (24)
✗ No (38)
✓ Yes (123)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. Zhe Zhang (China)
It has been China’s long-standing position that differences in the area of Human Rights should be properly addressed through constructive dialogue and cooperation, based on equality and mutual respect. We object to politicization, selectivity, double standards and confrontational approaches. We are against the practice of pressuring other countries in the name of human rights. We oppose country-…
Mrs. Ndayishimiye (Burundi)
I have the honour to deliver this statement before the voting on draft resolutions I through V, which are currently under consideration. With regard to these draft resolutions, my delegation recalls its principled rejection of all countryspecific resolutions. Burundi believes that dialogue, cooperation and consensus-based mechanisms are the best way to review human rights matters. Unfortunately,…
Mr. Manyanga (Zimbabwe)
I take the floor to reiterate Zimbabwe’s established principled position against country-specific resolutions. In that regard, my delegation joins many others in expressing its concern over country-specific resolutions which, by nature, politicize human rights issues. Zimbabwe is committed to upholding and promoting the fundamental and inalienable rights of all people and acknowledges the import…
Ms. Ali (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation is taking the floor in explanation of vote before the voting on the draft resolutions under sub-item (c) of agenda item 72. My country’s delegation reiterates the steadfast position of the Syrian Arab Republic rejecting the politicization of human rights issues and the use of relevant United Nations mechanisms to target specific States in order to serve the interests of certain inf…
Mr. Poveda Brito (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
With regard to the draft resolutions submitted under sub-item (c) of agenda item 72, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela wishes to reaffirm its principled position on the adoption of draft resolutions, special procedures or any other mechanism on the human rights situations in specific countries. In that connection, we reject any selectivity in relation to such issues for politically motivated p…
The President
We will now take decisions on draft resolutions I to III and V, one by one. We first turn to draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.41 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
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.37 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (51)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (130)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The 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”. 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 XVII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution XVII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution XVII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution XVII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution XVII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 17 of draft resolution XVII.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XVII as a whole, on which a recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.50 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. Skoknic Tapia (Chile)
Chile is not a participant in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, which is why its content does not apply to us in any way. Chile therefore dissociates itself from all references to the Global Compact in resolution 74/148, on “Protection of migrants”.
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? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/74/399/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 47 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 are now about to vote on so-called countryspecific draft resolutions, whose defining feature is an egregious politicization that has nothing to do with the protection of human rights. There is basically no dialogue at all on this group of resolutions in the Third Committee, and the confrontation keeps building every year. We have not just come to a halt, we are sliding backwards. We get the fe…
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation totally rejects the draft resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, sponsored by the European Union. It has nothing to do with the genuine promotion and protection of human rights and is an impure product of a political plot by hostile forces that seek to tarnish the identity and image of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea …
Mr. Poveda Brito (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
With regard to the draft resolutions under agenda item 70(c), the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms its principled position on the adoption of resolutions and special procedures or any other mechanism relating to the human rights situation in a specific country, noting that we reject the selective approach to addressing such topics based on political motivations as a violation of the princ…

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.47 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
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.46 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (15)
✗ No (49)
✓ Yes (123)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution X, entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the thirtysecond preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 12 and 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 12.
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 X as a whole.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XI, entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the fourth, twelfth and twentyeighth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraphs 15 and 24. I shall first put to the vote the fourth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote the twelfth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote the twenty-eighth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XI.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 15 of draft resolution XI.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 24 of draft resolution XI.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XI as a whole.
The Acting President
We note turn to draft resolution XII, entitled “Ethical imperatives for a nuclear-weapon-free world”. I shall first put to the vote the eleventh preambular paragraph, on which a separate recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIII, entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 6. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 6.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “The Arms Trade Treaty”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the ninth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 4 and 9. I shall first put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIV.
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 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 “Nuclear disarmament verification”. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.56 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/73/PV.55 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (32)
✗ No (35)
✓ Yes (121)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position after the adoption of the resolutions.
Ms. Simpson (United States of America)
We are pleased to maintain consensus on resolution 73/174, entitled “Terrorism and human rights”. We take the floor today to fully state our understanding of the text. We understand paragraph 8 of the resolution to refer to the importance of ensuring access to justice and accountability in accordance with applicable international law. We also understand the reference in paragraph 9 to States ac…
Mr. Mohamed (Sudan)
We would like to reiterate that we support the overall objective of resolution 73/172, entitled “Extrajudicial summary or arbitrary executions”, the draft form of which the Third Committee recommended in its report (A/73/589/Add.2). We abstained in the voting on the draft resolution because some of its provisions address contentious issues, concepts and ideas that have no international legal basi…
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 74. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/73/589/ Add.3) Draft amendment (A/73/L.60)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 88 of its report. In connection with draft resolution I, the General Assembly has before it a draft amendment circulated in document A/73/L.60. Before proceeding, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution III, entitled “The situation of human rights in the Autonomous Republic o…
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation strongly and totally rejects draft resolution I, as contained in document A/73/589/ Add.3 and entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, which was submitted by the European Union and the Japan. The draft resolution has nothing to do with genuine human rights, as it is the product of a political plot by hostile forces that try to disgrace the i…

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.48 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
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.45 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (51)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (128)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The Acting President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIV, as a whole, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XV, entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”. 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
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVIII, 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 shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIX, entitled “Information on confidence-building measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XX, 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
We now turn to draft resolution XXI, entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the ninth preambular paragraph.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/72/PV.73 Nov. 28, 1977

⚠ 6 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 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?
Mr. Mohamed (Sudan)
Going back to the recent history of this draft resolution, we have been through negotiations with sponsors and interested States regarding the inclusion of language that would be acceptable to all of us or at least that could be generally accepted. We failed, however. The repeated proposals we made to amend it in order to arrive at language that would fall midway failed. Accordingly, we went thro…
The Acting President
I call on the representative of Norway, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Torbergsen (Norway)
It was my understanding — though implicitly, since the representative of the Sudan did not directly answer your question, Mr. President — that the intention is to withdraw the amendment presented and instead proceed to a vote to delete the twenty-sixth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
That is the correct assumption. I now give the floor to the representative of Mexico on a point of order.
Mr. Ríos Sánchez (Mexico)
We need to have absolute clarity regarding the procedure that we are going to follow. We should like to ask whether the draft amendment to document A/72/L.37 has been withdrawn, or whether we will be voting on that amendment. We also heard the proposal of an oral amendment by deletion of the twenty-sixth preambular paragraph, and we would also like to understand whether we are going to vote on th…
The Acting President
I call on the representative of the Secretariat.

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.66 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/71/PV.65 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
Mr. Kyslytsya (Ukraine)
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those delegations that lent their support to draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol (Ukraine)” a month ago in the Third Committee. The draft resolution put to the vote today in the General Assembly truly shows that, as Thomas Paine wrote in the work that appeared 2…
Mr. Grant (Canada)
Canada has the honour of introducing today draft resolution III, on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, on behalf of its 42 sponsors. It is troubling that the General Assembly must consider this issue once again. Although there have been some improvements over the past year — and in that regard we welcome the statement made earlier today by the President of Iran — the …
Mr. Ri Song Chol (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea categorically rejects draft resolution I, on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, submitted to the General Assembly at its seventy-first session by the European Union (EU) and Japan. The draft resolution is an extreme manifestation of politicization, selectivity and double standards on human rights…
Mr. Hassani Nejad Pirkouhi (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I speak in explanation of vote before action is taken on draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. The draft resolution that the General Assembly is about to act on today only reveals once again the insincerity of those self-proclaimed champions of human rights who submitted it. Iran is certainly not a country that deserves such a biased resoluti…
Ms. AlAteibi (United Arab Emirates)
The United Arab Emirates has continued to sponsor the draft resolution on the situation of human rights in Syria based on its belief in the paramount importance of putting an end to the suffering of the Syrian people, who have been enduring the most atrocious violations of human rights through their displacement, through the intentional targeting of civilians, hospitals and vital infrastructure, …
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic, who wishes to speak on a point of order.

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.53 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
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/70/PV.80 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (33)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (148)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX 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. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the United Republic of Tanzania informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Towards the full realization of an inclusive and accessible United Nations for persons with disabilities”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV 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 Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of El Salvador.
Mr. Rivas (El Salvador)
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 21 members of the Group of Friends of Older Persons. We express our appreciation for the adoption by consensus of resolution 70/164, entitled “Measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons”. We acknowledge the effort of Argentina, and particularly the leadership of the facilitator. We …
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 72? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/70/489/Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragaph 30 of its report. Action on draft resolution II, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”, and on draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of the programme budget implications by the Fifth Co…

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.67 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVII 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 XVIII is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. 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 XIX is entitled “Countering the threat posed by improvised explosived 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 XX is entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. 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 XXI is entitled “Humanitarian pledge for the prohibition and elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussal…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.73 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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 …
Mr. Al-Musharakh (United Arab Emirates)
The United Arab Emirates is one of the principal authors of the draft resolution on the situation of human rights in Syria. We believe that we must put an end to the tragedy that the Syrian Arab people, our brothers, have endured for almost four years of the worst possible abuses and violations of human rights. There have been arbitrary killings and detentions. Civilians have been used as targets…
Mr. An Myong Hun (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation would like to state its position on draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, as contained in document A/69/488/Add.3, which was submitted by the European Union (EU) and Japan. My delegation totally rejects this draft resolution because it has nothing to do with the promotion and protection of human rights, but is the pro…
Mr. Dehghani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
The draft resolution on which the General Assembly will take action on today that is sponsored by Canada — whose behaviour in the field of human rights in the past several years has been contradictory, particularly its position on the recent massacre in Gaza committed by the Israeli regime — clearly shows that it pursues only a specific political agenda. In that regard, the issue of human rights …
Mrs. Moreno Guerra (Cuba)
Cuba has traditionally maintained a principled position against country-specific draft resolutions that aim to condemn developing countries based on politically motivated reasons that have nothing to do with defending human rights and that contribute nothing to that cause. These toxic and selective practices of politicization and applying double standards in the consideration of situations of hum…
Ms. Mansouri (Algeria)
My delegation would like to explain its position before the Assembly takes action on the draft resolutions on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (draft resolution I), the Syrian Arab Republic (draft resolution II) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (draft resolution IV), as contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/69/488/Add.3). My delegation regret…
Mr. Aisi (Papua New Guinea)
I would make this brief statement in relation to my delegation’s position on draft resolution IV, with regard to the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. As part of the outcome of the World Summit in 2005, we all agreed to the establishment of the Human Rights Council. We continue to agree with the notion that the Human Rights Council has underpinned and will continue to un…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/69/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (20)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (154)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Preventing the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive sources”. 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 XIX is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is Assembly’s wish to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “United action towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on paragraphs 3, 11, 17 and 20. I shall first put to the vote paragraph 3.
The President
I shall now put to the vote paragraph 11.
The President
I shall now put to the vote paragraph 17.
The President
I shall put to the vote paragraph 20 of draft resolution XX.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Oman informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.70 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
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 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The President
Draft resolution XXI 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 XXII 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
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXV 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 XXVI 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: protecting women human rights defenders”. The Third 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 this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 69. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/68/456/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 27 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution II, 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 t…
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation firmly believes that all human rights issues should be addressed through the Universal Periodic Review mechanism, rather than in plenary meeting, especially given that country-specific draft resolutions clearly run counter to the principles of impartiality and non-selectivity with respect to human rights. Draft resolution I, contained in document A/68/456/ Add.3, can have no impact…
Mr. Dehghani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I take the floor to once more enumerate the reasons for which we believe that delegations should vote against draft resolution IV, contained in document A/68/456/Add.3, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. The reasons are as follows. First, the draft resolution does not correspond to the actual situation on the ground, as it does not take into consideration the d…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/68/PV.60 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (51)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (127)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 6, as a whole.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 8.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XV, entitled “National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the seventh and eighth preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraph 1. I shall first put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 1.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XV as a whole.
The President
Draft resolution XVI 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?

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.60 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/67/PV.60 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (54)
✓ Yes (128)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn to draft resolution X, entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Belgium informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Protection of migrants”. 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 “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of South Africa and Togo informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII 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
We now turn to draft resolution XIV, entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of South Africa and Togo informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XV, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Niger informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Missing Persons”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII 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 Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief’. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX 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 likewise?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 69. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/67/457/Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 29 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution I, 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 ta…
Mr. Khazaee (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I thank you, Sir, for providing me with an opportunity to express in brief the position of my delegation on draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that the best approach to promoting and protecting human rights across the globe is to engage in meaningful and sincere cooperation. We have always stressed tha…
Ms. Alsaleh (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”. Allow me, at the outset, to recall that the international legal framework within which Member States operate is based on the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of any State, under any pretext. That principle has been enshrined in several intern…
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation reaffirms its principled position of categorically rejecting draft resolution II, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, as a document representing a political plot and fabrications of all kinds. The draft resolution has nothing to do with the situation of human rights; rather, it escalates the confrontation and blocks potential dialogue a…
Mrs. Smaila (Nigeria)
My delegation is of the view that country-specific draft resolutions may be resorted to in exceptional or emergency situations of continuous grave and systematic violations of human rights. In particular, we believe that such draft resolutions should be discussed in relation to the following situations. The human rights situations in countries or territories under occupation, in Non-Self-Governin…
The Acting President
We shall now take a decision on draft resolutions II to IV, one by one. Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Somalia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
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.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/67/PV.48 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (49)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (132)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Preventing the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive sources”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII 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 the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 3. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 3.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXIV as a whole, A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV 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?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/66/PV.89 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (6)
✗ No (54)
✓ Yes (77)
Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
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?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “International Day of the Girl Child”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXIII 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
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 69?

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology”. 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 XV 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 XVI is entitled “Treaty on the South-East Asia Nuclear- Weapon-Free Zone (Bangkok Treaty)”. 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 XVII is entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 2 and 3. I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 2. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australi…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution XVII. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, 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, Brazil, Brunei Daruss…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVII as a whole. 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, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkin…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “United action towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. Separate votes have been requested on the ninth preambular paragraph and on operative paragraphs 2, 8, 9 and 15 of draft resolution XVIII. I shall first put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: A…

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI 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, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Da…
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi…
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV 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 (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, …
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “The right to food”. 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 “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. 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 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, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Br…
The President
Draft resolution XVIII 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, Buru…
The President
Draft resolution XIX 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, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti…
The President
I shall now call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Ms. Astiasarán Arias (Cuba)
In regard to resolution 65/208 on extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary executions, my delegation would like to make the following statement. Respect for the right to life, freedom and security of individuals is a cornerstone of the exercise of all human rights. In this regard, the practice of extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary execution is an abominable act and a flagrant violation of human rig…
The President
I give the floor to the representative of the United States of America on a point of order.
Mr. Barton (United States of America)
Cuba’s statement should be an explanation of its vote, not an attack against the United States.
The President
We take note of that remark.
Ms. Abubakar (Libya)
My delegation is making this statement in explanation of our vote on the amendment, contained in document A/65/L.53, to resolution 65/208, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. My delegation would also like to explain our vote on the resolution as a whole. In this context, the delegation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya expresses its full support for the statements made by the …
Mr. Barton (United States of America)
The United States would like to thank countries for their strong support for the amendment to resolution 65/208. We applaud those Member States that have stood with us to oppose efforts seeking to block language on sexual orientation from resolution 65/208. Along with many countries in this Hall today, the United States was deeply disappointed by the voting in the Third Committee, which eliminat…
Mr. Noziri (Tajikistan)
I take the floor on behalf of the States members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to explain the position of the group after the voting on resolution 65/208, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”, as amended. The group strongly deplores all forms of stereotyping, exclusion, stigmatization, prejudice, intolerance, discrimination and violence directed against peopl…
Mr. Hassan Ali Hassan Ali (Sudan)
The delegation of the Sudan would like once again to express its opinion on resolution 65/208, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. My delegation associates itself with the statements made on behalf of the Group of Arab States, the Group of African States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. For the reasons summarized in those statements, the delegation of the Su…
The President
I call on the representative of Georgia on a point of order.

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.65 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third 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 “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. I call on the representative of Egypt on a point of order.
Mr. Attiya (Egypt)
I take the floor on a point of order regarding draft resolution XIV. There were a few editorial mistakes in the various language versions before us; we are assured that this does not affect our voting procedure. I just wish to note these corrections, in particular that in operative paragraph 19 of the draft resolution, the French version is different from the English version. In draft resolution…
The Acting President
The General Assembly takes note of this and it will be reflected in the final text. I have been informed by the Secretariat that there is no request for a recorded vote on draft resolution XIV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution without a vote?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “International Year for People of African Descent”. The Third 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 “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, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, …
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII 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 (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina …
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in 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, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botsw…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. 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 Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, C…
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 69? It was so decided. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/64/439/Add.3) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 18 …
The Acting President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, F…
The Acting President
I shall now call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mrs. Pérez Álvarez (Cuba)
Cuba maintains its traditional position of principle against resolutions on specific countries aimed at selectively accusing nations of the South on the basis of clear political motivations that have nothing to do with defending human rights. Cuba believes that genuine international cooperation, based on principles of objectivity, impartiality and non-selectivity, is the only way to effectively …
Mrs. Beck (Solomon Islands)
My delegation would like to offer an explanation of vote after the voting. Due to immense external pressure over the past few weeks, my delegation had to change its vote today. Our views on country-specific resolutions have been clearly stated in the Third Committee. In that regard, we ask concerned countries to respect us. We will keep our position under review.
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 followup to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/64/439/Add.4) The Acting President: May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of the report of the Third Committee? It was so decided.
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 69? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.60 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XX, entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXI, entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXII, entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on paragraph 3 of the draft resolution.
The President
I will now put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXIII, entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on paragraph 6 of the draft resolution.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXIII, as a whole, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/64/PV.55 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (14)
✗ No (50)
✓ Yes (115)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution X, entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We turn next to draft resolution XI, which is entitled “Treaty on the South-East Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (Bangkok Treaty)”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XII, entitled “National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn next to draft resolution XIV, which is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XV, entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We turn next to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 7. If there is no objection to that request, I shall take it that the Assembly decides to proceed accordingly. I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 7. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albani…
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegations of Ethiopia and Turkey advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVII, entitled “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII 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 the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. 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 (Plurinationa…
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The arms trade treaty”. 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 XXI 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 the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 4 and 15 of the draft resolution. I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 15.
The President
I shall put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Against: None. [Subsequently the delegation of Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXIII 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 the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Second Conference of States Parties and Signatories of Treaties that Establish Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones and Mongolia”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Ethiopia, Lithuania, New Zealand and Poland advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
The Assembly has before it draft resolution XXVI, which is entitled “Transparency in armaments”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6 (d), operative paragraph 6 as a whole, and operative paragraph 8. I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/63/PV.70 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (54)
✓ Yes (129)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The Acting President
The Assembly will now vote on draft resolution XV as a whole. The draft resolution is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”.
Mr. de Léon Huerta (Mexico)
My delegation has detected an error in document A/63/430/Add.2 with regard to the oral revisions in the Third Committee of draft resolution A/C.3/63/L.39/Rev.1, entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while combating terrorism”. In paragraph 150 of the report it should be made clear that the oral revisions to draft resolution L.39/Rev.1 revised its operative paragraph 27 and…
The Acting President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XVIII, as orally revised?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/63/PV.61 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (23)
✗ No (30)
✓ Yes (127)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The Acting President
The Assembly will now turn to draft resolution XXI, entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. Before taking action on the draft resolution, I wish to inform members that I have received a communication from the Secretariat that the recorded vote on the draft resolution in the First Committee was scheduled only due to the request of one de…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. A separate vote has been requested on the tenth preamble paragraph of draft resolution XXII. Is there any objection to this request? As there is none, I shall first put to the vote the tenth preamble paragraph of draft resolution XXII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote ha…
The Acting President
We will now vote on draft resolution XXII 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 XXIII is entitled “Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia”. 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 XXIV is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. 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 delegation of Bahrain advised the Secretariat that it had intended not to participate in the …
The Acting President
We shall now take a decision on draft resolution XXVI, entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 6. Are there any objections to this request? As there are none, we shall now take a vote on operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution XXVI, on which a recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/62/PV.76 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. Islam (Bangladesh)
I am taking the floor in explanation of my delegation’s vote after the vote on the adoption of draft resolution I entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, the text of which is contained in document A/62/439/Add.2. The criminal justice system of Bangladesh has provisions for the death penalty. However, its application is very selectively restricted to cases involving the most heinou…
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation voted against resolution 62/149, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, because of our conviction that States Members of the United Nations enjoy equal sovereignty, in accordance with the principles of the Charter. That sovereignty is based on mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of States. My delegation believes that the resolution just adopte…
Ms. Booker (Bahamas)
My delegation, on behalf of the Government and the people of the Bahamas, considers this an important opportunity to address this body in explanation of vote on draft resolution I, as contained in document A/62/439/Add.2, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. Irrespective of the sentiments expressed by many in the divisive debate on this item, my delegation, as demonstrated by it…
Mr. Suárez (Colombia)
My delegation would like to say that it abstained in the voting on draft resolution VI, entitled “Combating defamation of religions”, and voted in favour of draft resolution XIV, entitled “The right to development”, and draft resolution XVII, entitled “The right to food” — all contained in document A/62/439/Add.2. We did so against the backdrop of the considerations and statements we put forth a…
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
I should now like to explain our position on resolution 62/159, entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. My delegation joined the consensus on that resolution because we firmly believe in the importance of combating all forms of terrorism and its root causes, given its catastrophic effects on all human rights, especially the right to self-determin…
The Acting 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 (b) of agenda item 70. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives (A/62/439/ Add.3) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 49 of its r…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.61 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (36)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (136)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Nuclear 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 XXII is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. 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 XXIV 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 Acting President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Preventing the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive materials and sources”. 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 XXVI is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. A recorded vote has been requested. Draft decision I is entitled “United Nations conference to identify appropriate ways of eliminating nuclear dangers in the context of nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/61/PV.81 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (58)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (122)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
Mr. Elji (Syrian Arab Republic)
I should like to explain Syria’s vote on resolution 61/161 on the elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief. The Syrian Arab Republic rejects all forms of extremism and discrimination on the basis of religion or belief, given the long history of tolerance of our people, who have been blessed in receiving the three monotheistic religions. In view of…
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 67? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/61/443/Add.3) The President: The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 70 of its report. Before pr…
Ms. Petkevich (Belarus)
In the Third Committee, a representative of the United States once rightly noted that there should be substantial reasons to initiate a country-specific draft resolution. There are absolutely no such reasons for the draft resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in Belarus”. Belarus is a party to all universal human rights instruments and participates actively in international cooperation …
The President
We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I, III and IV. Draft resolution I is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Pakistan advised the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in Belarus”. I call on the representative of the Russian Federation on a point of order.
Mr. Rogachev (Russian Federation)
Under the terms of rule 74 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, the Russian Federation proposes that no action be taken on draft resolution III on the situation of human rights in Belarus. The procedural proposal is based primarily on the lack of a problem as a focus of substantive discussion. It is also based on Russia’s principled position aimed at depoliticizing the work of the U…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/61/PV.67 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (52)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (123)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Transparency in armaments”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraph 2, operative paragraph 3, operative paragraph 4, operative paragraph 5, operative paragraph 6, operative paragraph 7 (b) and operative paragraph 9 of draft resolution XIX. As there are no objections to those requests, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft…
The Acting President
I next put to the vote operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution XIX, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution XIX, 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 5 of draft resolution XIX, on which a separate vote has been requested. 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, Bosnia an…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution XIX, on which a separate vote has been requested. 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, Bosnia an…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 7 (b) of draft resolution XIX, on which a separate vote has been requested. 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, Bosni…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 9 of draft resolution XIX, 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 XIX 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, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso,…

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.64 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
Mr. Amoros (Cuba)
In the context of the review of the current report, my delegation would like to explain its position concerning draft resolutions II and V. In the first case, my delegation believes that the application of the elements approved in draft resolution II must be limited to, and interpreted according to, the subregional context provided for in the text. With respect to draft resolution V, on nationa…
Ms. Taracena Secaira (Guatemala)
With respect to draft resolution I, “Combating defamation of religions”, my delegation would like to state that Guatemala does not accept and condemns the defamation of any religion whose principles and practices are compatible with human rights and fundamental freedoms. Guatemala defends the principles of tolerance, non-discrimination and freedom of worship. However, we believe that this resolu…
Mr. Abdelmannan (Sudan)
I would like to explain our position with regard to draft resolution XVII. My delegation joined the consensus on operative paragraph 4 (a) of the draft resolution on the understanding that it would not be contradictory to the very religious beliefs and principles to which it refers.
Mr. Wood (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
I am taking the floor on behalf of the European Union in connection with draft resolution VIII, entitled “The right to development”. I do not want to take the time of the Assembly by making a full, substantive explanation of vote, but I wanted to recall the fact that the European Union as a whole was able to vote in favour of draft resolution VIII, unlike in the Third Committee. I should also li…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote after the vote. The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 71. Programme of work
The President
I should like to inform members that it is my intention that the General Assembly will take action on draft resolution A/60/L.40, entitled “Peacebuilding Commission” on Tuesday, 20 December. I should like to commend the Third Committee for its excellent work. I am sure that continued deliberations will occur in the same good spirit. Again, I thank members for their cooperation. I look forward to…

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.61 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. 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 XXII 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 XXII. Are there any objections to this request? I see none. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XXII. A recorded vo…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Angola and Benin informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour, and the delegation of Germany had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII 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 XXIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Members will recall that, as announced earlier in the meeting, action on draft resolution XXIV will be taken as soon as the report of the Fifth Committee on its programme budget implications is available. Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXV without a vote. May I take it tha…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVI 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 XXVII 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 delegations of Angola and Mongolia informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVIII is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. In the Committee, operative paragraph 2 of the draft resolution XXVIII was adopted by a vote. However, the Secretariat has been notified that there is no request for a separate vote on operative paragraph 2. We shall therefore proceed to take action on draft resolution XXVIII. The First C…

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.74 Nov. 28, 1977

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 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 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
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 “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraph 7 and on the words “including sexual orientation”, after the words “for any discriminatory reason” in operative paragraph 8 (c) of draft resolution XV. If there are no objections to those requests, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 7 of draf…
The President
I shall now put to the vote the words “including sexual orientation” after the words “for any discriminatory reason” in operative paragraph 8 (c) of draft resolution XV, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities”. 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 “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 9 of draft resolution XVII. If there is no objection to that request, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 9 of draft resolution XVII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. 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 “Enhancing the role of regional, subregional and other organizations and arrangements in promoting and consolidating democracy”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the United Republic of Tanzania advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXI 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 Paraguay advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXII 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
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 105. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/59/503/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 60 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date, to allow time for the Fifth Committee to review its programme budget implications. The Assembly will take act…
Mrs. Tamlyn (United States of America)
With regard to draft resolution IV, under agenda item 105 (c), entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”, 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 (f) of this draft resolution during its consideration by the…
The President
The Assembly will now take action on draft resolution II, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.66 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV 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 XXV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.77 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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,…
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”. 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, B…
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1995-2004”. 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 the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. 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, Belar…
The President
Draft resolution XIX, orally corrected, is entitled “In-depth study on all forms of violence against women”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIX, as orally corrected, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XX 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 Darussala…
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. A single separate vote has been requested on operative paragraphs 10 and 11 of draft resolution XXI. Is there any objection to this request? There is none. I shall put to the vote operative paragraphs 10 and 11 of draft resolution XXI, on which a single separate vote has been reque…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXI 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, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussa…
The President
Draft resolution XXII 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
We now turn to draft resolution XXIII, 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. [Subsequently, the delegation of Sudan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXIV, as orally corrected, is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXV, as orally corrected, is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXVI 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 XXVII is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The draft decision is entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with human rights questions, including alternative approaches for the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/58/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (46)
✗ No (12)
✓ Yes (118)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3, the last words of operative paragraph 4 — “as well as the 2003 report of the Secretary-General” — and operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution XIX, on which a single separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 as a whole of draft resolution XIX, 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 XIX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Belarus informed the Secretariat that it intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Promotion at the regional level in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe of the United Nations programme of action on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII 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 internationa…

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.90 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
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.78 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (19) may include explanations of vote
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?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXIV is entitled “Ensuring effective secretariat support for the sustained follow-up to the outcome of the International Conference on Financing for Development”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXV is entitled “Revised estimates resulting from resolutions and decisions adopted by the Economic and Social Council at its substantive session of 2002”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXV 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 Venezuela, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Pulido León (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
My delegation would like to draw the attention of the Assembly to an omission in paragraph 76 of document A/C.5/57/L.49. It is true that my delegation, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, introduced draft resolution A/C.5/57/L.38. But, also in a formal meeting, we presented amendments to the draft resolution, which gave rise to document A/C.5/57/L.38/Rev.1. This is not reflected in the draft …
The Acting President
The corrections will be duly made. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 112. The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all reports of the Fifth Committee before it.

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.77 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third 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 “Protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Hostage-taking”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Strengthening of the rule of law”. The Third 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 “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/56/PV.88 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (169)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The President
Draft resolution XIX 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, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, …
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Human rights and mass exoduses”. The Third 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 “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Comprehensive and integral international convention to promote and protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
As announced earlier, action on draft resolution XXIV will be taken at a later stage. I give the floor to the representative of Mexico, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mrs. Monroy (Mexico)
The delegation of Mexico would like to make a statement in its capacity as one of the chief sponsors of this draft resolution on the protection of migrants in order to rectify some errors that we have noted in the Rapporteur’s presentation as well as in the English- Spanish-language versions of this document. There are also some errors in the Spanish version. The delegation of Mexico would like …
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXV without a vote. May I suggest that the General Assembly also adopt draft resolution XXV, as orally corrected by the representative of Mexico, without a vote?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 119. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/56/583/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it seven draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 48 of its report. I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution III 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 draft resolution III as soon as the report of the Fifth Commi…
Mrs. Baldeh (Gambia)
On 13 November, at a meeting of the Third Committee during the discussion on agenda item 119, entitled “Human rights questions”, Mr. Stéphane De Loecker, Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations, speaking on behalf of the European Union (EU), made certain allegations regarding some arrests that took place shortly after the Gambia’s presidential elections, which were held t…

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.81 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. Tapia (Chile)
My delegation wishes to explain its vote on draft resolution I, on human rights and cultural diversity, in document A/55/602/Add.2. The Chilean delegation has joined in the consensus on the adoption of the draft resolution on human rights and cultural diversity. Nevertheless, it has serious reservations about the relevance of including the theme of cultural diversity in the context of human righ…
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 114?

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 13, 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 21, 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 22, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested. 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, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, China, Col…
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XX 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
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Tapia (Chile)
The Chilean delegation wishes to explain its vote on the resolution entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”, contained in document A/54/605/Add.2. The delegation of Chile joined in the consensus on the adoption of the draft resolution on “Human rights and cultural diversity”. Nonetheless, it has reservations as to the appropriateness of including the subject of cultural diversity in the a…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/54/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

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

✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (120)
Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
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…
The Acting President
May I take it that the Assembly takes note of the report of the Third Committee?
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 116?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/53/PV.85 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (26)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (122)
Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Situation of human rights in Afghanistan". 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
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Yacoubou (Benin)
Following the adoption, with a vote, of resolution 53/158, on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the delegation of Benin wishes to stress the following points. The Republic of Benin remains committed to the question of democracy and human rights, and we have made it one of the bases of our foreign policy. In fact, since the conference of the nation’s active forces in …
Mr. Xie Bohua (China)
I wish to explain our vote on resolution 53/164, entitled "Situation of human rights in Kosovo". On the basis of the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of other States, an important principle of the United Nations Charter, the Chinese delegation is not in favour of considering questions of a certain region in a territory of a country u…
Mr. Mukhopadhaya (India)
My delegation wishes to explain its vote on resolution 53/164, on the situation of human rights in Kosovo. India voted against the resolution on the situation of human rights in Kosovo, but not because India is indifferent to the plight of the Albanian minority in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. On the contrary, as a democracy and country of many languages and faiths, committed to pluralism,…
Mr. Mangoaela (Lesotho)
My delegation voted in favour of resolution 53/158, on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. We did so because we believe that the resolution highlights the positive developments and general progress on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Among other things, the resolution welcomes the open debate in the Islamic Republic of Iran on issues of go…
Mr. Ravou-Akii (Vanuatu)
I have taken the floor to explain my delegation’s vote on resolution 53/158 on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. I call on the representative of Afghanistan, who wishes to speak in exercise of the right of reply. I remind him that statements in 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. Farhadi (Afghanistan)
I am speaking in reply to the statement made by the Ambassador of Pakistan on the resolution on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. I was truly saddened to hear such an eminent personality as Professor Paik, a dean of the College of Law of Seoul National University in Korea, referred to almost as though he were a dishonest man by the representative of Pakistan, who threw Professor Paik…
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 110?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.70 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
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 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
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)
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 11 of Part V of its report (A/52/644/Add.4) and on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 12 of the same report. We turn first to the draft resolution, entitled “Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action”, …
The President
We turn now to the draft decision, entitled “Working Group of the Third Committee”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 112. (e) Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Report of the Third Committee (Part VI) (A/52/644/Add.5)
The President
The Assembly will now consider Part VI of the report of the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly takes note of Part VI of the report?

Vote Consensus — A/51/PV.82 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
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 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
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.99 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of 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…
Mr. Gambari (Nigeria)
I wish to speak in explanation of vote on draft resolution XII, “Situation of human rights in Nigeria”. My delegation would like to state how unhappy it is to observe that the General Assembly has been asked to take action on a draft resolution which seeks to address a domestic issue in a Member State. The issue in question is the execution of nine Nigerians who were found guilty of murder after…
Mr. Dlamini (Eswatini)
Our statement in explanation of vote relates to the human rights in Kosovo in the Balkans. We should like simply to state that we are going to change our position after due consultation with our Government.
Mr. Afonso (Mozambique)
We have been following with keen interest the consideration of the issue before us concerning the situation of human rights in Nigeria. Since our independence, we in Mozambique have consistently fought for and abided by strict observance of and respect for internationally accepted principles and norms governing human rights — not only in political spheres but also in social, economic and cultura…
Ms. Wahbi (Sudan)
The delegation of the Sudan wishes to clarify its position on all draft resolutions on human rights in certain States which have been selectively targeted for political reasons that have nothing at all to do with human rights as such. Sudan refers to draft resolution X on human rights in the Sudan. We reaffirm our position of rejection of this unjust draft resolution, which ignores all positive …
Mr. Nsanze Terence (Burundi)
My delegation would like briefly to explain the reasons that have led it to oppose the draft resolution on the situation of human rights in Nigeria. Given that we have already set forth those reasons in the Third Committee, I will be very brief. We would like to emphasize one specific aspect of the issue: our vote is not directed against any State whatsoever but is in strict accordance with the …
The Acting President
May I remind all delegations that those that have explained their vote in the Committee should, as much as possible, refrain from repeating the explanation in the plenary Assembly. We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote before the vote. We turn first to draft resolution I, “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. We shall now begin the voting process. A reco…

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.94 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
Mr. Fernández Palacios (Cuba)
In a few minutes the General Assembly will be concluding an exercise that, besides being selective and discriminatory, is one of the greatest injustices in the recent history of this Organization and an inexcusable concession to the use of force by a great Power in its unremitting attempt to bring a small country to its knees. Draft resolution V, introduced by the United States and entitled “Situ…
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution I, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution I as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn next to draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Sudan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.92 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
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/48/PV.85 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Right to development". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Members will recall that, as indicated earlier, action on draft resolution XI, entitled "International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People", is postponed until tomorrow afternoon.
The President
A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 4.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled "Strengthening of the rule of law". 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 "International Year of the World’s Indigenous People, 1993". 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 "National institutions for the promotion and protection of
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled "Internally displaced persons". 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 "Plight of street children". 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 in the administration of justice". 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 "Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities". 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 mass exoduses". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled "Human rights and scientific and technological progress". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We shall now consider part V (A/48/632/Add.4) of the report of the Third Committee on sub-item (b) of agenda item 114.
Mr. Hyon (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation would like to explain its position on the establishment of a High Commissioner for the promotion and protection of all human rights, proposed in document A/48/632/Add.4. The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea made it clear at the World Conference on Human Rights and in the Third Committee that it opposed the establishment of the post of the High Commissioner fo…
Mr. Elaraby (Egypt)
I should like at the outset to express my delegation’s appreciation to Ambassador Eliasson on the success of his outstanding and tireless efforts. The idea of establishing the post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has been the subject of deliberation in United Nations forums for nearly half a century. While the reality of the world political situation had prevented the achie…
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 14 of part V of its report (A/48/632/Add.4) and a draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 15. We turn first to the draft resolution in paragraph 14 of part V of the report. The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in doc…
The President
Lastly, we turn to the draft decision, "Reports considered under the item entitled ’Human rights questions’," in paragraph 15 of part V of the Committee’s report (A/48/632/Add.4). May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I shall now call upon those representatives wishing to make statements in explanation of vote or position.
Mr. Wisnumurti (Indonesia)
It is a privilege for me to speak on behalf of States members of the Non- Aligned Movement. The draft resolution creating the post of High Commissioner for Human Rights that the Assembly has just adopted by consensus constitutes a significant step towards the promotion and protection of human rights through international cooperation, as called for by the Charter of the The positive roles played…

Vote Consensus — A/47/PV.92 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
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/45/PV.69 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled "International co-operation in solving international problems of a social, cultural or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolut…
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled "The situation of human rights in occupied Kuwait". Mr. AL-ANBARI (Iraq): I should like to raise a point of order, Mr. President, regarding the Assembly's authority to make any recommendation concerning this item. With all due respect, I believe that the General Assembly has no authority whatsoever under the Charter to make any recommendation. Mr. RAZZ0001 (K…
The President
May I interrupt the representative of Iraq. The representative of Kuwait has asked to raise a point of order. Mr. RAZZ0001 (Kuwait):, I think that the representative of the Iraqi regime is out of order, because we are already in the process of voting, and if a .'~. matter is to be raised it must concern the conduct of the voting, not any iSSUe* I hope, Mr. President, you will make that clear…
The President
The representative of Iraq may proceed with his statement, Mr. AL-ANBARI (Iraq): In raising my point of order I have in mind Article 12 of the Charter, which, with permission, I shall read out. It says: "While the Security Council is exercising in respect of any dispute or situation the functions assigned to it in the present Charter, the General Assembly shall not make any recommendation wi…
The President
The statement of the representative of Iraq will appear in the record of the meeting. In my view, the General Assembly is competent to take action on the draft resolution before it. I shall now proceed to put draft resolution XX to the vote. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken, In favour: Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas,…
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled "Assistance to student refugees in southern Africa". The draft resolution was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? u (resolution 451171). Dr f
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador", The draft resolution was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May f take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XXII was adoDted (resolution 45/172).
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran". The draft resolution was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution KKIII was adoDted (resolution 451173).
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled "Situation of human rights in Afghanistan*'. The draft resolution was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XXIV was adoDted (resolution 451174).
The President
we turn now to the two draft decisions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 110 of Part X of its report (A/45/838). Draft decision I, "United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations", was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General : Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft decision I was adooted. protection of minorities". The Third Commit…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 22 of Part II of its report (A/45/838/Add.l). The draft resolution, "Rationalization of the work of the Third Committee", was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same, subject to the decision the Assembly will take on…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/44/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (8)
✓ Yes (142)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of sub-item (h) of agenda item 82. I now invite the Assembly to turn its attention to the report of the Second Committee (A/U/833) on'agenda item 87, entitled -Training and research: United Nations Institute for Training and Research". The Assembly will now take a decison on the draft resolution contained in paragraph 10 of the Second Commit…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 87. The Assembly will now consider the report (A/44/864) of the Second Co1'll1littee on agenda item 88, entitled "Special economic and disaster relief aS$istance". The Assembly has before it seven draft resolutions and one draft decision. I shall put the recommendations of the Second Committee to the Assembly one by one. After all the …

Vote Consensus — A/44/PV.82 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/41/PV.100 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (1)
✓ Yes (149)
Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
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.
The President
I shall now call on representatives who wish to explain their votes. Mr. NORRIS (United States of America): Mr. President, the united States Government's abstention on draft resolution VIII, entitled "Special assistance to front-line States", is not to be construed as a reaction against assisting those States. Indeed, the united States and western donors have been very actively engaged in a…
The President
The Assembly has concluded its consideration of agenda item 82. We now turn to the report of the Second Committee (A/4l/937) on agenda item 143, entitled "External debt crisis and development" • (The President) First, the Assembly will t~ke a decision on the draft resolution recommended to the General Assembly in paragraph 13 of the report (A/41/937), which relates to strengthened internat…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 14 of its report (A/41/9J7). The draft decision is entitled "External debt crisis and development and debt and related issues". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? The draft decision was adopted.
The President
I call on the representative of Yugoslavia, the Chairman of the Group of 77. Mr. PEJIC (Yugoslavia): I have asked to speak to make a brief statement on behalf of the Group of 77. All the developing countries members of the GtOUp of 77 attach great impo:tance to the adoption by consensus of the resolution on strengthened international co-operation aimed at resolving external debt problems of…
The President
The Assembly has concluded its consideration of agenda item 143. ORGANIZATION OF WORK
The President
I should like to draw the attention of delegations to the fact that the Assembly has now concluded the. bulk of its work. The scheduling of the next and final plenary meeting will depend on the conclusion of negotiations relating to agenda item 38. I have been personally involved in those negotiations over the weekend and shall continue my efforts until we reach an agreement. For the efficie…

Vote Consensus — A/41/PV.97 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We come next to draft resolution X, entitled "Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 41/145).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XI, which concerns realization of the right to adeauate housing. A recorded vote has been requested. 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, Burkin…
The President
We come next to draft resolution XII, entitled "Status of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XII was adopted (resolution 41/147).
The President
We come next to draft resolution XIII, entitled "Human rights and mass exoduses". ~he Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XIII was adopted (resolution 41/148).
The President
We turn next to draft resolution XIV, which concerns human rights in the ,administration of justice. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIV was adopted (resolution 41/149) •
The President
Next, the Assembly will take a decision on the 12 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 79 of part III of its report (A/41/874/Add.2). Draft resolution I is entitled "Fortieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Ri9hts~. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? …
The President
Draft resolution 11 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 programme budget implications of that draft resolution is in document A/4l/940. A recorded vote has been re~uested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aus…
The President
Draft resolution III concerns the improvement of social life. 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 III was adopted (resolution 41/152).
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Asian and Pacific region". This draft resolution was also adopted without a vote by the Third Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 41/153).
The President
Draft resolution V deals with regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights". In the Third Committee, it was adopted without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 41/153).
The President
Draft resolution VI concerns the strengthening of international co-operation in the field of human rights. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Arge,ntina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Beli~e, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Bur…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VII entitled "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Guatemala". A recorded vote has been reauested. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina ?aso, Byelorussian soviet Socialist Republic, Canada, …
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VIII, entitled "Situation of human rights in El Salvador". A recorded vote has been reauested. *Subseauently the delegation of Jordan advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour. Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso,…
The President
We come next to draft resolution IX, entitled "Question of human rights and fundamental freeaorns in Afghanistan". A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivo…
The President
We come next to draft resolution X, entitled "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria p Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Cape Verde, Chad, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eauatorial Guinea, Fiji, Finland, France, Germ…
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Measures to be taken against Nazi, Fascist and neo-Fascist activities and all other forms of totalitarian ideologies and practices based on racial intolerance, hatred and terror". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 41/160).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XII, which concerns the I situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Chile. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, C…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the three draft decisions recommended to the Assembly for adoption in paragraph 80 of part III of the Third Committee's report (A/41/814/Add.2). May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I? Draft decision I was adopted.
The President
May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision Ill? Draft decision III was adopted.

Vote Consensus — A/41/PV.52 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
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.120 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
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).
The President
Draft resolution XIV relates to assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Ethiopia. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution XIV was adopted (resolution 40/228).
The President
Draft resolution XV deals with assistance for the reconstruction and development of Lebanon. May I consider that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XV was adopted (resolution 40/229).
The President
Draft resolution XVI deals with assistance to Madagascar. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution XVI was adopted (resolution 40/230) •
The President
Draft resolution XVII deals with a long-term and effective solution of the problems caused by natural disasters in Bangladesh. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XVII was adopted (resolution 40/231). The PRES!DENT (interpretation fram Spanish): Draft resolution XV!!! deals with assistance to Mozambique. May I take it that the General A~sembly adopts it? Dra…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XIX, which deals with economic assistance to Vanuatu. May I take it that che General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XIX was adopted (resolution 40/233).
The President
Draft resolution XX relates to assistance to Nicaragua. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XX was adopted (resolution 40/234).
The President
Draft resolution XXI deals with special economic assistance to Guinea. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution XXI was adop~ (resolution 40/235).
The President
Draft resolution XXII relates to special programmes of economic assistance. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution XXII was adop~ (resolution 40/236).
The President
I now draw the attention of representatives to three draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 93 of its report (A/40/1043). Draft necision I is entitled "Special assistance to Bolivia". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I? Draft decision I was adopted. The PRE~IDENT (interpretation from Spanisb)~ Draft decision 11 relates to ass…
The President
I call on the representative of Djibouti for an explanation of vote. Mr. FARAD DIJIR (Djibouti): Draft resolution VII in document A/40/l043 just adopted, entitled -Assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan and Ugandais of great importance to the countries of the sponsors, as they feel that successful implementation of its provisions will enhan…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 87.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/40/PV.116 Nov. 28, 1977

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

✗ No (58)
✓ Yes (75)
Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
we turn now to draft resolution XI, which is entitled: "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvdador". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. in favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Be.lgium, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Byelorussian Soviet Sociali…
The President
We come now to draft resolution XIII, entitled "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran8 • A recorded vote has been requested. *Subsequent1y the delegation of Malta advised the Secr~tariat that it had intended to vote in favour. L A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Chile, Co…
The President
We turn next to draft resolution XIV, which concerns the status of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that th~ General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIV was adopted (resolution 40/142).
The President
The next draft resolution concerns summary or arbitrary executions. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XV was adopted (resolution 40/143).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XVI, entitled RDeclaration on the human rights of individuals who are not nationals of the country in which they liveR. The Third Committee also adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XVI was adopted (resolution 40/144).
The President
We come next to draft resolution XVII, entitled ·Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in ChileR • A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Botswada, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic,…
The President
The next draft resolution concerns human rights in the administration of justice. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XVIII wa6 adopted (resolution 40/146).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XIX, entitled "Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances". The Third Committee also adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XIX was adopt~ (resolution 40/147). The PRESIDE~~ (interpretation from Spanish): We come next to draft resolution XX, entitled "Measures to b…
The President
We shall now accordingly proceed to vote on draft resolution XX, as amended. I call on the representative of the Netherlands. Mr. HAMER (Netherlands): Allow me, Mr. President, to make just one comment. I must say that the representative of the United Kingdom made a very pertinent point when she said that this had not been agreed in the Committee. I am frankly surprised to hear that the repr…
The President
I thank the representative of the Netherlands for his remarks, which will be reflected in the record, but they would have been more relevant before the vote. The Assembly will now vote on draft resolution XX~ as a whole, as amended. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, …
The President
Finally, we come to draft resolution X~I, which relates to hQman rights and mass exoduses. In the Committee, this draft resolution was adopted without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XXI was adopted (resolution 40/149).
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft decisions rec~nded by the Third Committee in paragraph 79 of its report (A/fO/l007). Draft decision I was adopted by the Third Comittee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft decision I was adopted.
The President
Draft decision 11 was also adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their vote. Mr. RAJAIE-KHORASSANI (Islamic Republic of Iran): Draft resolution XIII contained in document A/fO/1007 won the support of only 53 Members of the entire United Nations, both in the Third Committee and in the General Assembly. In other words, almost one-third of the Member States voted in favour of that draft. This ind…
The President
The Assellbly has thus concluded its consideration of all the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social COlmcil allocated to the Third Connnittee and of all the reports of the Third Connnittee. The meeting rose at 6.30 p.m.

Vote Consensus — A/40/PV.99 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution X, entitled -Question of Western Sahara-. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola,· Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Senin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Sociali…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft consensus recommended ~ the Fourth co.mittee in paragraph 29 of its report (1V~Q/9C5). Draft consensus I is entitled -Question of Tokelau·. The FOurth Committee adopted draft consensus I without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft consensus I was adopted.
The President
Draft consensus 11 deals with the question of Pitcairn. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus 11 without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft consensus 11 wa~ adopted.
The President
Draft consensus III deals with the question of Gibraltar. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus III without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft consensus? Draft consensus III was adoPted.
The President
We turn next to the draft decision on the question of St. Helena recommended by the FOurth Comaittee in paragraph 30 of its report. I shall now put that draft decision to the vote. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. Against: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstaini~: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brunei Darus…
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes. *Subsequent1y the del~~3tion of Brunei Darussalam advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour. I Mr. SARRE (Senegal) (interpretation from French): My delegation voted for the ----, ~-- -- "'"",,"u.&.u vu VII the Western Sahara, because we are convinced that it contains valid elements for a just and…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded consideration of the report of the FOurth Committee on a~enda item 18. We turn now to the report of the Fourth Committee on agenda item 109, entitled -Information on Non-Self-Governing Territories transmitted under Article 73 ~ of the Charter of the United Nations" (A/40/884). The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fo…
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 109. The Assembly will now take up the report of the Fourth Committee on agenda item 110, entitled -Activities of foreign economic and other interests which are impeding the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to COlonial Countries and Peoples in Namibia and in all other Territories under colonial domination and e…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the FOurth Committee in paragraph 10 of its report (A/40/883). A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. *Subsequently the delegations of El Salvador and the United RepUblic of Tanzania advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour, the delegation of Botswana had intended to abs…
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 110. *Subsequently the delegations of El Salvador and the United Republic of Tanzania advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour, the delegation of the Netherlands had intended to vote against; the delegation of Botswana had intended to abstain. The PRESIDBNT (interpretation from Spanish): we turn now to the report of the F…
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 112. We turn next to the report of the Fourth Committee on agenda item 113, entitled ·Offers by Member States of study and training facilities for inhabitants of Non-Self-Governing Territories· (A/40/887). The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 7 of its report (A/40/887). …
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 113 and of all the reports of the Fom:th Committee.

Vote Consensus — S/36/PV.103 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Assistanc~ to th~ Comoros". It was adopted by the Second Commi~tee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled '~ssistance to Nicaragua". The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled '~ssistance to Zambia". The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled ''Assistance to Mozambique". It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
We now turn to draJt resolution XIV, entitled '~ssistance to Djibouti'·. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled "Special economic assistance to Guinea-Bissau". It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly al;m wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled '~ssistance to Uganda". The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes ~o do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled '~ssistance to Lesotho". 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 XIX, entitled ''Assistance to the drought-stricken areas in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan and Uganda", which the Second Committee adopted without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution XX, entitled '~ssistance to Botswana", was also adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXI, entitled '~ssistance to Zimbabwe", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution XXI lmS adopted (resolution 36/223).
The President
I now invite members to turn their attention to the draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in part 11 of its report. 251. Draft resolution I, entitled "Expression of appreciation to the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt it? Draft resolution I lmS adop…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution 11, entitled "Strengthening the capacity of the United Nations system to respond to natural disaste~ and other disaster situations". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now call upon those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Tran Xuan Nhat (Viet Nam)
My delegation would like to make the following statement in explanation of vote on draft resolution 11 contained in part 11 of the report. 255. The position of my country in regard to the role and function of UNDRO was clearly stated at the 27th meeting of the Second Committee. Since its est,3blishment in 1971, UNDRO has made considerable and effective contributions, through the mobilization ",n…
Mr. Zimmermann (Germany)
I wish to refer to resolution VIII, in part I of the report. The Governmeilt of the Federal Republic of Germany shares the deep concern of the international community about the massive destruction of property and the serious damage to the economic and social infrastructure of Chad during the past 15 years. My Government is therefore prepared to support, to the best of its abilities, the efforts m…
The President
I now call on the representative of Chad, who has asked to be the last speaker on this item.
Mr. Barma (Chad)
Once again the Members of the United Nations have demonstrated solidarity with my r Juntry by unanimously adopting draft resolution VIII. I should like to thank .whole-heartedly all delegations present. in particular those that were kind enough-to sponsor the draft. My delegation thanks the sister delegation of Benin, which, as Chairman of the group of African States for November. introduced the …

Vote Recorded Vote — A/34/PV.111 Nov. 28, 1977

✗ No (9)
Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled **Working Capital Fund for the biennium 1980-1981**. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burma, Burundi, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colom…
The President
We come now to draft resolution XI, entitled “Questions relating to the programme budget for the biennium 1980-1981". Since the Fifth Committee took separate decisions on the various sections of this draft resolution, the General Assembly will proceed in the same manner. However, in order to save the time of the Assembly. I would suggest that whenever the Committee adopted a group of sections wit…
The President
We shall now consider sections II to VII of draft resolution XI. The Fifth Committee adopted those sections without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so? Sections HI to VU of draft resolution IX were adopted (resolution 34/233, sects. HI-VHI).
The President
We come next to section IX of draft resolution XI. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded yote was iaken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia Botswana, Brazil, Burma, Burundi, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, C…
The President
We come now to section X of draft resolution XI. The Fifth Committee adopted
The President
We turn now to section XI of draft resolution XI. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burma, Burundi, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, C…
The President
We turn now to section XII of draft resolution XI. The Fifth Committee adopted that section without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so? Section XII of draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 34/233, sect. XU).
The President
We turn next to section XIII of draft resolution XI. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria. Angola, Argentina, Bahamas. Rahrain. Ranesladesh 9 Rarhadnc Renin Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Togo, Tr…
The President
We turn now to the last section—section XIV—of draft resolution XI. 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, Burma, Burundi. Cape Verde. Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus. Democr…

Vote Consensus — A/34/PV.104 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
Next, we turn to draft resolution XI, entitled ‘* Assistance to Zambia’’. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XI? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 34/128}.
The President
We come now to draft resolution XII, entitled *‘ Assistance to Mozambique”’. I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution XII. resolution XII was adopted (resolution Draft 34/129).
The President
We come now to draft resolution XIII, entitled ‘*Assistance to Lesotho’’. May I consider that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution XIII? Draft. resolution XUI> was adopted (resolution 34/130).
The President
I invite members to turn to draft resolution XIV, entitled ‘* Assistance to Sao Tome and Principe**. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XIV? Draft resolution XIV was adopted (resolution 34/131).
The President
Finally, we turn to draft resolution XV. entitled ‘* Assistance to Tonga’*. I take
The President
I now invite members to turn their attention to part III of the report of the Second Coramittee [4/34/635/Add.2]. The Assembiy will now take a decision on the five draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in paragraph 20 of its repori. 131. Draft resolution I is entitled ‘* Assistance to the Palestinian people’*. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded yote was taken. In favour: A…
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution II, entitled ‘**World Tourism Organization’ without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution H was adopted (resolution 34/134). * The delegations of Malta and Yugoslavia subsequently informed the Secretariat that they wished to have their votes recorded as having been in favour of the draft resolution.…
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled ‘Permanent sovereignty over national resources in the occupied Arab territories’’. The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of the draft resolution is contained in document A/34/788. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour; Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain…
The President
Finaily, we come to draft resolution V, entitled ‘“‘Rolte of the public sector in promoting the economic development of developing countries’. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? 7 The delegation of Malta subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having been in favo…
Mr. Whyte (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
My delegation joined in the adoption by consensus in the Second Committee of the draft resolutions now appearing as VIII and XII in document A/34/635/Add.1. We wish to state that they now contain some elements of an historical nature.
Mr. Otunnu (Uganda)
The General Assembly has just now unanimously adopted the draft resolution formerly contained in document A/C.2/34/L.28, recommended by the Second Committee, concerning assistance for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development of Uganda. My delegation is very grateful to the sponsors of that draft resolution for their encouragement and support. Special mention must be made of the delegati…

Vote Consensus — A/33/PV.90 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
W XI, entitled "Missing pers Fifth Committee on the a cations of that draft reso A/33/531. A recorded vot
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "United Nations Yearbook on Human Rights". The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? In favour: Afghanista Barbados, Benin, Bhut Burundi, Cape Verde, Ce Congo, Costa Rica, Cub Dominican Republic, Ec Gambia, Greece, Guat Guyana, Haiti, Hondura Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon Maidives, Mali,…
The President
We now come to draft reSOlUtion XI, entitled "Missing persons in Cyprus". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmancial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/33j53 1. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet So…
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled "Establishment of the United Nations Trust Fund for Chile". A recorded vote has been requested. 11 rl ,I
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled "Protection of human rights in Chile". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled "Protection of human rights in Chile". A recorded vote has been requested. ':! nm ,_r E1_. dn-_-..._--~..-_--------- Abstaining: Bahamas, Bolivia, Burma, Central African Empire, Chad, Costa Rica, Djibouti, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritania, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nig…
The President
We now come to draft reso XV, entitled "Importance of the experience ofthe A Working Group on the Situation of Human Righ Chile". In this connexion, the Assembly has before amendment contained in document A/33/L.3S. amendment was changed orally by the representat Italy earlier in the meeting, and for purposes of clarifi I shallquickly read it out:
The President
We now come to draft reslJlution XV, entitled "Importance of the experience oftheAd Hoc Working Group on the Situation of Human Rights in Chile". In this connexion, the Assembly has before it an amendment contained in document A/33/L.35. This amendmant was changed orally by the representative of Italy earlier in the meeting, and for purposes of clarification I shall quickly read it out: "Add the…
The President
A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XV. We shall therefore take a vote on that paragraph. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XV. We shall therefore take a vote on that paragraph. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egyf,t, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Federal Republic of, Ghana, Greece, Guyana, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Ja…
The President
We shall now vote on draft resolution XV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
tatives who wish to explai 254. Mr. DIEZ (Chile) (i delegation of Chile wishe with regard to the resolu has just adopted relating t
The President
I shall now call on those represen~ tatives who wish to explain their vote after the vote.
Mr. Diez (Chile)
The ddegation of Chile wishes to make the follOWing statement with regcrrd to the resolutions that the General Assembly has just adopted relating to the establishment of the United 15 The delegation of m 'Salvador subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having be.en in favour of the draft resolution. 257. The Government of Chile is also pleased at the f…
Mr. Narancio (Uruguay)
My delegation voted against the draft resolutions based on document A/33/331 of the so·called Ad Hoc Working Group on the Situation of Human Rights in Chile, since we disagree with many of its conclusions and because of the procedures used or that it has reasonably been tl ...._.. ._~_. _ 268. Furthermore, my d because, over and above t rise to this discussion, w amount of attention is pa gross…
Mr. Keilau (German Democratic Republic)
The delegation of the German Democratic Republic would like to explain its vote on draft resolution XIV, "Protection of human rights in Chile", as contained in the report of the Third Committee [A/33/509J. 277. At the Third Committee's meeting on 12 December 1978 when voting on that draft resolution, my delegation voiced reservations on some preambular paragraphs! 7-in particular, the fourteenth…
Mr. Keilau (German Democratic Republic)
The delegation of the German Democratic Republic would like to explain its vote on draft resolution XIV, "Protection of human rights in Chile", as contained in the report of the Third Committee [A/33/509]. 278. Recent reports that a large number of corpses have been discovered in an abandoned limestone mine near the town of Lonquen, 25 kilometres south of Santiago, reports which indicate that th…
Mr. Sobhy (Egypt)
My delegation wishes to explain its vote on draft resolution XI in the report of the Third Committee, on the question of missing persons in Cyprus. In the Third Committee my delegation abstained in the vote on the amendments to the Turkish draft because of reservations with regard to the Composition and methods of work of the proposed investigatory body. However, my delegation voted in favour of …
Mr. Sobhy (Egypt)
My delegation wishes to explain its vote on draft resolution XI in the report of the Third Committee, on the question of missing persons in Cyprus. In the Third Committee my delegation abstained in the vote on the amendments to the Turkish draft because of reservations with regard to the Composition and methods of work of the proposf;j investigatory body. However, my delegation voted in favour of…
Mr. Cuevas Cancino (Mexico)
The delegation of Mexico co-ope actively in the Third Committee in the discussions w led to the formulation of draft resolution XI, whic been submitted for the consideration of the G Assembly in document A/33/509. 284. Miss DE LA MAZA (Dominican Republic) (interpretation from Spanish): The delegation of the Dominican Republic voted in favour of draft resolution XIV in document A/33j509, but we w…

Vote Consensus — A/33/PV.90 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "United Nations Negotiating Conference .on a Common Fund Undei the Integrated Programme for Commodities"_ The Second Committee adopied that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Against: None Abstaining: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Den- mark, Finland, France, Germany, Federal Republic of, Greece, Ice…
The President
We turn next to draft resolution XII, entitled "United Nations Conference on a Convention on International Multimodal Transport". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/33/532/Add.1. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution XIl without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do …
The President
We turn next to draft resolution XII, entitled "United Nations Conference on a Convention on International Multimodal Transport". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/33/532/Add.1. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution XIl without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do …
The President
May I now invite representatives to turn to the draft decision entitled "Review of progress in the implementation of special measures and specific action related to the particular needs of the land-locked developing countries", which has been recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 64 of its report [AI33/ 526J. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft decision?
The President
May I now invite representatives to turn to the draft decision entitled "Review of progress in the implementation of special measures and specific action related to the particular needs of the land-locked developing countries", which has been recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 64 of its report [AI33/ 526J. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft decision? 106. As …
Mr. Benhocine (Algeria)
My delegation has just voted in favour of the last paragraph of .the preamble and operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution II contained in document A/33/526, concerning the right of access to and from the sea for land-locked countries. 109. It is, however, unde in the resolution is still to b 108. We decided to vote in favour of those paragraphs, although we had abstained in the vote on them i…
The President
The -'eneral Assembly will now consider part 11 of the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 60 concerning UNIDO.8 The report is contained in document A/33/399/Add.1. 112. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Conversion of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization into a specialized agency", which has been recommended by the Second Committee in para…
The President
The~eneral Assembly will now consider part 11 of the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 60 concerning UNIDO.8 The report is contained in document A/33/399/Add.1. 112. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Conversion of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization into a specialized agency", which has been recommended by the Second Committee in paragr…
The President
I now call on the representative of Tunisia, who wishes to make an explanation on behalf of the Group of 77.
Mr. Mestiri (Tunisia)
Now that the Assembly has virtually concluded its consideration of the economic questions for this part of the session I should like to make some brief comments on behalfof the Group of 77.
The President
I now call on the representative of Tunisia, who wishes to make an explanation on behalf of the Group of77. 115. Scarcely three months ago, and from this very rostrum [27th meeting}, we tried to make an evaluation of the state of affairs prevailing at that time in international economic negotiations and the North-South dialogue in the light, particularly, of the fact that the Committee of the Wh…
Mr. Mestiri (Tunisia)
Now that the Assembly has virtually concluded its consideration of the economic questions for this part of the session I should like to make some brief comments on behalfof the Group of 77. 115. Scarcely three months ago, and from this very rostrum [27th meeting}, we tried to make an evaluation of the state of affairs prevailing at that time in international ~conomic negotiations and the North-…

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.101 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
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.83 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
Mr. Valderrama (Philippines)
My delegation explained its position on the question of East Timor during the deliberations on this item in the Fourth Committee.7 It is necessary to reiterate that position before the General Assembly. 125. My delegation believes in the inalienable right of the people of East Timor to self-determination and independence and in the legitimacy of their struggle to exercise that 126. For the reas…
Mr. Anwar Sani (Indonesia)
Indonesia's position on East Timor and on the draft resoiution now before this Assembly has been explained in the Fourth Committee.s I assume that representatives have taken the time to study my statement before that Committee, and they will therefore surely understand why Indonesia opposes the draft resolution, which is completely unrelated to the facts and the situation in East Timor. For that …
The President
We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Question of East Timor" which has been recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 16 of its report [A/32/357]. The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmancial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/364. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now call on the representative of Cyprus, who wishes to explain his vote after the vote.
Mr. Stephanides (Cyprus)
Our stand on East Timor stems from our long-held position of principle that aggression and other international illegaIities create no rights and are considered not acceptable in the United Nations, in this era of realities. This is why we condemn aggression and/or illegal occupation of territories wherever it occurs. This is the nature of our struggle in Cyprus-a struggle to free our occupied nat…

Vote Consensus — A/5/PV.316 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
As you know, the delegations of Bolivia, Colombia and Perit have submitted a draft resolution [A/1593] asking that, for technical reasons, the sixth session of the General Assembly should be held in Europe. 182. If there are no objections, this draft resolution will be referred to the Fifth Committee for consideration. It was so decided. The meeting rose at 6 p.m. -,-------_._-----_.......:---…
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