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32/95 GA

Emergency assistance for South African refugee students

31
Session
130
Yes
53
No
1
Abstentions
145
Yes
27
No
4
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153
Yes
3
No
23
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125
Yes
55
No
8
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151
Yes
3
No
20
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159
Yes
3
No
24
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134
Yes
9
No
28
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186
Yes
2
No
0
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163
Yes
6
No
12
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157
Yes
2
No
20
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185
Yes
1
No
1
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111
Yes
15
No
55
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148
Yes
11
No
32
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156
Yes
6
No
14
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152
Yes
8
No
13
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140
Yes
10
No
38
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153
Yes
8
No
10
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159
Yes
7
No
9
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173
Yes
1
No
11
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131
Yes
34
No
19
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162
Yes
7
No
8
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165
Yes
7
No
5
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167
Yes
7
No
4
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158
Yes
8
No
10
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129
Yes
4
No
50
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170
Yes
6
No
3
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165
Yes
7
No
6
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158
Yes
8
No
11
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172
Yes
6
No
5
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165
Yes
8
No
8
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133
Yes
54
No
2
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173
Yes
6
No
2
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164
Yes
8
No
6
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141
Yes
2
No
33
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136
Yes
53
No
2
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133
Yes
11
No
43
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165
Yes
7
No
2
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159
Yes
9
No
4
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169
Yes
6
No
2
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165
Yes
9
No
2
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162
Yes
9
No
5
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168
Yes
6
No
3
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86
Yes
53
No
42
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165
Yes
8
No
4
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173
Yes
6
No
2
Abstentions
175
Yes
1
No
2
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183
Yes
1
No
0
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175
Yes
2
No
2
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156
Yes
7
No
11
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170
Yes
6
No
3
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156
Yes
5
No
14
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157
Yes
9
No
14
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170
Yes
6
No
8
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120
Yes
7
No
51
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95
Yes
10
No
25
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160
Yes
6
No
3
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148
Yes
7
No
17
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149
Yes
7
No
22
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161
Yes
6
No
9
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125
Yes
9
No
49
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179
Yes
1
No
0
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164
Yes
5
No
4
Abstentions
150
Yes
6
No
19
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172
Yes
1
No
1
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148
Yes
6
No
6
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113
Yes
47
No
5
Abstentions
145
Yes
4
No
2
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150
Yes
3
No
1
Abstentions
102
Yes
3
No
60
Abstentions
91
Yes
10
No
54
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150
Yes
2
No
3
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103
Yes
2
No
66
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93
Yes
16
No
58
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151
Yes
2
No
7
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149
Yes
2
No
8
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92
Yes
19
No
55
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86
Yes
4
No
80
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88
Yes
5
No
70
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113
Yes
5
No
51
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133
Yes
2
No
23
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147
Yes
1
No
0
Abstentions
150
Yes
1
No
3
Abstentions
124
Yes
11
No
13
Abstentions
117
Yes
16
No
0
Abstentions
147
Yes
1
No
0
Abstentions
119
Yes
3
No
0
Abstentions
108
Yes
11
No
19
Abstentions
85
Yes
6
No
41
Abstentions
102
Yes
5
No
35
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85
Yes
2
No
45
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Draft symbol IV
Adopted symbol 32/95
P5 Positions
Russia ✓ United States ~ United Kingdom ~ China ✓ France ~
UN Document 32/95 ↗

Vote Consensus — A/40/PV.119 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Next we turn to draft resolution V dealing with international economic security. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. *Subsequently the delegations of El Salvador, Gambia and Zimbabwe advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour. In favou~; Afghanistan, AlgeLia, Angola, ~~gEntina, Bah~ain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bru…
The President
The Second Committee also recommends the adoption of draft resolution VI, which concerns co-operation between the United Nations and the Agency for Cultural and Technical Co-operation. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 40/174). *Subseguently the delegations of Gambia and Zimbabwe advised the Secretariat that they had inten…
The President
The Second Committee also \ . recommends the adoption of draft resolution VII dealing with countries stricken by desertification and drought. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 40/l75).
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 38 of its report in document A/40/1009/Add.l. Draft decision I deals with Israeli economic practices in the occupied Palestinian and other Arab territories. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda…
The President
Next the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision 11, which concerns the report of the Panel of Eminent Persons established to conduct the pUblic hearings on the activities of transnational corporations in South Africa and Namibia. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft decision II was adopted. *Subsequently the delegations of Gam…
The President
Next the A~aembly will take a decision on the six draft resolutions and three draft decisions in paragraphs 28 and 29 of part III of the repor.t of the Second Committee (A/40/l009/Add.2). In paragraph 28 the Second~Committee recommends the adoption of draft resolution I entitled "Target for world food programme pledges for the period 1987-1988". The Second Committee recommends the adoption o…
The President
Next, the Second Committee recommends the adoption of draft resolution 11, dealing with co-ordination in the United Nations and the United Nations system. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution II? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/177).
The President
The Second Committee also recommends the adoption of draft ~~eHo1ution Ill, which concerns strengthening the role of the United Nations in the fteld of international economic, scientifictechnological and social co-operation. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 40/178).
The President
Draft resolution IV relates to patterns of consumption: qualitative aspects of development. The Second Committee recommends its adoption. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution IV? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 40/119).
The President
The Second Committee also recommends the adoption of draft resolution V, entitled "Agreement between the United Nations and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization". May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution V? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/180).
The President
Finally, we come to draft resolution VI entitled "Food and agricultural problems". The Second Committee recommends the adoption of the draft resolution. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 40/181).
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the three draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 29 of its report (A/40/1009/Add.2). The Second Committee recommends the adoption of draft decision I, which concerns the mobilization of financial resources lor industrial development. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts the draft decision? Draft decision I was adopted. The P…
The President
Finally, the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision III, entitled "Biennial programme of work for the Second Committee 1986-1987". May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft decision III was adopted.
The President
That concludes the Assembly's consideration of agenda item 12. We now turn to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 84: Development and international economic co-operation (A/40/989). May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to ta~e note of that report? It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 84 (a): International Development StLategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade (A/40/989/Add.1). If any representatives wish to explain their vote on all the draft resolutions, would they do so now~ otherwise would they please explain their votes after all the votes under this item. If no representa…
The President
I now call o:~ the representative of Yugoslavia, who wishes to explain his vote following the voting. Mr. GOLOS (Yugoslavia): The General Assembly has just endorsed the agreed conclusions on the review and appraisal of the implementation of the international development strategy. The Group of 77, on whose behalf I have the honour to speak, would like to compliment the Committee on the review…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 84 (a). (The President) We turn now to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 84 (b) entitled -Review of the implementation of the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States·, document A/40/989, Add.2. The Assembly will turn to paragraph 7 of the report of the Second Committee. The draft resolution is entitled…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda ite~ 84 (b). I invite members to turn their attention to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 84 (c) concerning trade and development, document A/fO/S89, Add.3. The Assembly will take decisions on the 10 draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 71 of its report. I call on the representative of the Unit…
The President
Draft resolution I concerns specific action related to the particular needs and problems of land-locked, developing countries. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution I. Are there any objections to this proposal? As there are none, I shall put to the vote first operative paragraph 1. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In f…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution 11, entitled "International code of conduct on the transfer of technologyW. The Second Committee adopted that craft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/184).

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.68 Nov. 28, 1977

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

Vote Consensus — A/31/PV.102 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V deals with the pledging conference for the United Nations Decade for Women. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote, May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise'! 79. We shall now take up the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 77/A/31/408/. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Elimi- nation of allfo…
The President
We turn now to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 80 on freedom of information. The report is contained in document A/31/432. The draft decision recommended by the Third Committee is contained in paragraph 7 of its report. The Third Committee adopted that draft decision without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly decides to do likewise'!
The President
We now turn to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 82, entitled "United Nations conference for an international convention on adoption law". The report is contained in document A/31 /433. The draft decision recommended by the Third Committee is contained in paragraph 7 of its report. The Third Committee adopted that draft decision without a vote. May I consider that the General Assem…
The President
We shall now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 120/A/31/434/. We shall take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Co-operation and assistance in the application and improvement of mass communications for social progress and development" recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. …

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Cooperatives in social development”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Promoting social integration through social inclusion”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 24 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Equal access to justice for all”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
I give the floor to the delegation of the Russian Federation in explanation of vote or position after the voting.
Mr. Kuzmenkov (Russian Federation)
The Russian delegation wishes to say that it disassociates itself from the consensus on a number of paragraphs in resolution 78/229 on strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity. I am referring to the fifty-seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 30, which, together with the term “victims” of huma…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107?

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

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Cooperative measures to assess and increase awareness of environmental effects related to waste originating from chemical munitions dumped at sea”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Central Asia facing environmental challenges: fostering regional solidarity for sustainable development and prosperity”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The pivotal role of reliable and stable energy connectivity in driving sustainable development”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls for realizing all Sustainable Development Goals”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of China, Jamaica and Mali informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain.]
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 18. (a) Towards the achievement of sustainable development: implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including through sustainable consumption and production, building on Agenda 21 Report of the Second Committee (A/78/461/ Add.1)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report, entitled “Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, building on Agenda 21”. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 18? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committ…
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. I should like to inform members that action on the draft resolution is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will take action on the draft resolution as soon as the report of the Fifth Committee …
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 18. (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind Report of the Second Committee (A/78/461/Add.4)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 16.
The President
The Committee adopted the draft resolution as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 18. (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/78/461/Add.5)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 18?

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

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

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

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

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We shall now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 58.

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.42 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 100 and its sub-items (a) to (f)?

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.87 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 151.

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Literacy for life: shaping future agendas”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 25 and its sub-items (a) to (c)?

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Preventing and combating corrupt practices and the transfer of proceeds of corruption, facilitating asset recovery and returning such assets to legitimate owners, in particular to countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly w…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening and promoting effective measures and international cooperation on organ donation and transplantation to prevent and combat trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal and trafficking in human organs”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 109.

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.54 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 26?

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

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

✗ No (53)
✓ Yes (130)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “The right to food”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Uganda informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Vanuatu and Zambia informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegations of Pakistan and Uganda informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “The role of Ombudsman and mediator institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights, good governance and the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Ms. DeSuza (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
Saint Kitts and Nevis underscores the significance of a comprehensive and just criminal system. We understand first-hand the importance of sovereign decisions on various legislative aspects, including determining appropriate legal penalties to address worrisome levels of crime and violence. Saint Kitts and Nevis has maintained the death penalty in its penal code, where it is applied only as puni…
Mr. Gafoor (Singapore)
I take the floor to explain Singapore’s vote on resolution 77/222, which was just adopted under sub-item (b) of agenda item 68, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. Singapore voted against the moratorium resolution, and I want to place the position of my delegation on record in the General Assembly. First, the resolution is not consistent with the provisions of international la…
Mrs. Fangco (Philippines)
The Philippines takes the floor to dissociate itself from the paragraphs referring to the International Criminal Court in resolution 77/218, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. In the interest of time, the Philippines also takes this opportunity to dissociate itself from all paragraphs referencing the International Criminal Court in all other draft resolutions under agenda…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 68? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/77/463/ Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 29 of its report. I shall now give the floor to those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position before action is taken on draft resolutions I to V.
Mr. Kuzmin (Russian Federation)
We will vote against draft resolution III, on the situation of human rights in Iran, and draft resolution V, on the situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic. We dissociate ourselves from the consensus on draft resolution I, on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and draft resolution II, on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and o…
Mrs. Arab Bafrani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I deliver this statement in relation to draft resolution III, on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the outset, my delegation reiterates its principled position of categorically rejecting the draft resolution, which is supported by those with a dark history of weaponizing human rights and instrumentalizing United Nations mechanisms. Adopting such a draft resolution…
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…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/77/PV.53 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (27)
✓ Yes (145)
Speeches following this vote (19) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 18. (a) Towards the achievement of sustainable development: implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including through sustainable consumption and production, building on Agenda 21 Report of the Second Committee (A/77/443/Add.1)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in paragraph13 of its report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I and II, one by one. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “Promoting zero waste initiatives to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. The Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I take it that the As…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, building on Agenda 21”. The Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 18. (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/77/443/…
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in paragraph 14 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution II, entitled “Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for th…
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position after the voting.
Mr. Guerra Sansonetti
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela aligns itself with the adoption by consensus of resolution 77/163, entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”. However, we have express reservations regarding the content of the ninth preambular paragraph, since we are not a party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Our delegation…
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 18. (c) Disaster risk reduction Report of the Second Committee (A/77/443/ Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 18. (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind Report of the Committee (A/77/443/Add.4) Draft amendment (A/77/L.38)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 11 of its report and a draft amendment circulated as document A/77/L.38. I now call on the representative of the United States, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote before the voting.
Ms. Maniscalco (United States of America)
As in years past, the United States cannot support operative paragraph 13 of the draft resolution contained in document A/77/443/Add.4. We regret that that paragraph continues to promote the domestic political priorities of one Member State rather than including consensus language from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that reflects our shared position on sustainable development. We exp…
The Acting President
In accordance with rule 90 of the rules of procedure, the Assembly shall first take a decision on the draft amendment. I now give the floor to the representative of the Secretariat.
Mr. Nakano
I should like to announce that since the submission of the draft amendment, and in addition to the delegation listed in document A/77/L.38, no country has become a co-sponsor. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 13 of the draft resolution. If there is no objection, I shall therefore put that paragraph to the vote first.
The Acting President
The Committee adopted the draft resolution as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? The draft resolution, as a whole, was adopted (resolution 77/165).
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 18? (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/77/443/Add.5)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 18?

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Guinea-Bissau informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Kazakhstan and Suriname informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 55.

Vote Consensus — A/77/PV.46 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 100 and its sub-items (a) to (h)?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/77/PV.46 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (22)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (153)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft decision V is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of Costa Rica, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.
Mrs. Zamora Zumbado (Costa Rica)
I take the floor to explain my country’s vote in favour of resolution 77/76. Costa Rica thanks Japan for its efforts in leading the negotiations on the draft, and we recognize that the resolution contains many of the elements that were negotiated at the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. For Costa Rica, nuclear disarmament is an urgent matter …
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-items (a) to (aa) and (dd) to (qq) of agenda item 99?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-items (bb) and (cc) of agenda item 99 and of agenda item 99 as a whole.

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.89 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “Financing of the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/76/L.37. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Next, we turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Support account for peacekeeping operations”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/76/L.39. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Closed peacekeeping missions”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/76/L.33. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 150.

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

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Cooperatives in social development”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Promoting social integration through social inclusion”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?
The President
The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in paragraph 21 of its report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I to III, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas”. The Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”. The Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twentythird special session of the General Assembly”. The Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 29 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Preventing and combating crimes that affect the environment ”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108?

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

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

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

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 80.

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 63?

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.45 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 101?

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.45 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5 and 17. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 17 of draft resolution V.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution V as a whole, entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995, 2000 and 2010 Review Conferences of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VII.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution VII as a whole, entitled “Follow-up to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995, 2000 and 2010 Review Conferences of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the sixteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VIII.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII as a whole, entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IX, entitled “Compliance with non-proliferation, arms limitation and disarmament agreements and commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the fourteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole, entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
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?

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.88 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 154.

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

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

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilation”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Intensification of efforts to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Bahamas informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28?

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Literacy for life: shaping future agendas”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) to (c)?

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

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

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (55)
✓ Yes (125)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of Yemen informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “The role of Ombudsman and mediator institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights, good governance and the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Senegal informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of China, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Zhang Zhe (China)
The Chinese delegation would like to speak in explanation of its vote on resolution 75/189, entitled ““Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. The Chinese delegation participated in the consultations on the draft resolution prior to its adoption. Regrettably, however, the amendments proposed by China were not adopted. China therefore abstained in the voting on resolution 75/189 and remai…
The President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 72? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/75/478/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 39 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by…
Mr. Kuzmin (Russian Federation)
We will put to the vote the so-called countryspecific draft resolutions contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/75/478/Add.3), which are characterized by baseless accusations, falsehoods and empty appeals. It has been a long time since the relevant negotiations were held. The contents of the report are becoming increasingly divorced from reality from one year to the next. The value of s…
Mr. Kyslytsya (Ukraine)
At the outset, I would like to express our gratitude to Ambassador Katalin Bogyay of Hungary, who successfully guided the work of the most deliberative and human-centric Main Committee in the circumstances created by the coronavirus disease pandemic. We sincerely regret that she will be leaving. The Organization truly needs people, who like her, have such broad expertise and energy, especially as…
Mr. Song Kim (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea categorically rejects draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, sponsored by the European Union, as a grave, politically motivated provocation against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The attempt to adopt the draft resolution clearly demonstrates once again that the …
Mr. Zareian (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I am delivering this statement in relation to draft resolution II, contained in document A/75/478/Add.3, on the socalled situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is a matter of great concern and deep regret that once again international instruments have been distorted to be used as tools in pursuit of political agendas by certain Member States that are well known for their e…
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-…

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

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XVIII, entitled “Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 61?

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

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

— Abstain (20)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (151)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Brazil, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote concerning resolution 75/96.
Mr. De Souza Monteiro (Brazil)
Resolution 75/96, adopted in the Fourth Committee, makes reference to the holy places of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount/ Haram Al-Sharif. Brazil supported the resolution because of its commitment to the protection of human rights, in accordance with the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, Brazil believes that the…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 53?

Vote Consensus — A/75/PV.37 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 104?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/75/PV.37 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (24)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (159)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We next turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the fourteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution VII as a whole, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Honduras informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We now turn to draft resolution IX, entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the fifth, ninth, thirteenth and sixteenth preambular paragraphs. I shall first put to the vote the fifth preambular paragraph of draft resolution X.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph of draft resolution X.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the thirteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution X.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the sixteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution X.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution X as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XII, entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 2. I shall first put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution XII.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Information on confidence-building measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
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.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/74/PV.52 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (27)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (134)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 70 and of agenda item 70 as a whole?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.52 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “International Day of Clean Air for blue skies”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Cooperative measures to assess and increase awareness of environmental effects related to waste originating from chemical munitions dumped at sea”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central Asia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Agricultural technology for sustainable development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.
Ms. Fidan (Türkiye)
Turkey voted against the second preambular paragraph of the resolution 74/210, entitled “Strengthening cooperation for integrated coastal zone management for achieving sustainable development”. Turkey is not a party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and we are of the opinion that neither is that the Convention is neither universal nor unified in character. We also believe th…
Mr. Ghorbanpour Najafabadi (Islamic Republic of Iran)
With regard to resolutions 74/210 and 74/213, entitled “Strengthening cooperation for integrated coastal zone management for achieving sustainable development” and “Cooperative measures to assess and increase awareness of environmental effects related to waste originating from chemical munitions dumped at sea”, since the Islamic Republic of Iran is not a contracting party to the United Nations Co…
Mr. Cuellar Torres (Colombia)
My delegation takes this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to strengthening cooperation and integrated coastal zone management in order to achieve sustainable development. It also reaffirms its commitment to cooperative measures to assess the environmental effects of chemical munitions dumped at sea and to raise awareness of that issue. However, we regret that the text of the draft resolutio…
Mr. Bayley Angeleri (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
With regard to the resolution on strengthening cooperation for integrated coastal zone management for achieving sustainable development, our delegation disassociates itself from the references to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and wishes to reiterate that it is not a party to the Convention. The same applies to the resolution on cooperative measures to assess and increase awa…
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committ…
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 19?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.52 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for 2020”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/74/L.25. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I give the floor to the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in explanation of vote after the voting.
Mr. Poveda Brito (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
As a responsible member of the international community, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela decided to join the consensus that enabled the recent adoption of resolution 74/263, entitled “Special subjects relating to the proposed programme budget for 2020”. However, that in no way implies tacit acknowledgement of the whole series of considerations included in the report of the Secretary- General …
Mrs. Azucena (Philippines)
I wish to take the floor on agenda item 135, “Proposed programme budget for 2020”, in particular on the revised estimates resulting from resolutions and decisions adopted by the Human Rights Council (HRC) at its fortieth, forty-first and forty-second sessions, as set forth in the report of the Secretary-General (A/74/529). As a founding and current member of the Human Rights Council, the Philipp…
Mr. Zaw (Myanmar)
My delegation supported the package of appropriations for all the different budget sections and special subjects related to the programme budget for 2020. However, we would like to put on record that Myanmar dissociates itself from the General Assembly decision to appropriate any resources to the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of …
Mr. Tavoli (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Again, very briefly, as my delegation stated in the Fifth Committee, we believe that both the establishment and financing of the so-called International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Those Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 (IIIM) are in violation of the Cha…
Mr. Chumakov (Russian Federation)
With regard to the General Assembly’s actions on the regular budget for 2020, we would like to dissociate ourselves from the decision to finance the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Those Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 and from any reference t…
Mr. Almansouri (Qatar)
The Syrian regime insists on politicizing the issues before us, which are merely administrative and financial. The regime is making accusations and arguments that have nothing to do with reality or this issue. It seeks to divert attention from the crimes perpetrated by the Syrian regime against its people, which also have terrible consequences for millions of Syrians and grave implications for in…
Mrs. Crabtree (Türkiye)
I will be very brief. I do not recognize the person who is sitting in the Syrian Arab Republic seat. I am not going to use the words “Syrian regime” because I am not going to give him the chance to use a point of order. I think his delusional remarks do not require me to say anything. The voting patterns we have seen today, as well as the facts on the ground for the past nine years, speak for th…
The President
The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has asked to exercise the right of reply. I remind him that statements in the exercise of the right of reply are limited to 10 minutes for the first intervention and to five minutes for the second intervention and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Almansouri (Qatar)
I apologize for taking the floor again, but I find myself obliged to respond to the representative of the Syrian delegation. The Syrian regime has always spread unfounded accusations and lies and, while we are used to listening to such falsehoods, we do not wish to descend to the level of the Syrian delegation and respond in the same language that its representative has used against us. Neverth…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 135.

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Countering child sexual exploitation and sexual abuse online”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Technical assistance provided by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime related to counter-terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled ”Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”, as orally revised by the Rapporteur. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise, taking into account the oral revision?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?

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

✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (186)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Persons with albinism”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family and beyond”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 25?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 25 and its sub-item (a).

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

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

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IX, entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution X, entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XI, entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XII, entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIII, entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIV, entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XV, entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 59?

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

— Abstain (11)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (163)
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 50?

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

— Abstain (19)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (157)
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 51?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.46 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

Vote Consensus — A/74/PV.46 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the fifth preambular paragraph and on operative paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 16. I shall first put to the vote the fifth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 2.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 3.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 4.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 16.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution V as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 5 and 6. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 5.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 6.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution VI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IX, entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
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.

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Singapore, who has asked to speak in explanation of position.
Mr. Khng (Singapore)
Singapore would like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation to Member States for their support for resolution 73/198, entitled “United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation”, which adopts the Convention and authorizes a ceremony in Singapore on 7 August 2019 for the Convention’s opening for signature. We commend the United Nations Commis…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 80?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/73/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (185)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26?

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

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening and promoting effective measures and international cooperation on organ donation and transplantation to prevent and combat trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal and trafficking in human organs”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Preventing and combating corrupt practices and the transfer of proceeds of corruption, facilitating asset recovery and returning such assets to legitimate owners, in particular to countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do l…
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Special session of the General Assembly against corruption”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 46 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 109.

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.55 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family and beyond”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Literacy for life: shaping future agendas”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28 and its sub-items (a), (b) and (c)?

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

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

— Abstain (54)
✗ No (15)
✓ Yes (111)
Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.
Ms. Elmansouri (Tunisia)
My country abstained in the voting on resolution 73/182, on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. In that connection, my country’s delegation would like to emphasize our rejection of all human rights violations committed since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, regardless of the perpetrators. We call on all parties to respect their commitments under international human rights l…
Mr. Hassani Nejad Pirkouhi (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation disassociates itself from the consensus on resolution 73/180, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. In our view, the resolution takes a counter-productive and confrontational approach and contravenes the principles of universality, non-selectivity and objectivity in addressing human rights issues.
Mr. Cepero Aguilar (Cuba)
The Cuban delegation disassociates itself from the consensus on resolution 73/180, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, in line with our stance against the imposition of selective and politically motivated resolutions and mandates. We believe that genuine international cooperation based on the principles of objectivity, impartiality and non-selectivit…
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of Saudi Arabia on a point of order.
Mr. Khashaan (Saudi Arabia)
First, my country’s delegation would like to point out that the name of my country is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, not the Saudi regime. Moreover, my country’s delegation refuses to enter into the mire into which the Syrian delegation is dragging us.
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 74. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and followup to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/73/589/ Add.4)
The Acting President
May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to take note of the report of the Third Committee? It was so decided (decision 73/526).
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 74? It was so decided.
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 74.

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.55 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 38 of the report to take action on the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the item ‘Advancement of women’”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 29?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/73/PV.55 Nov. 28, 1977

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

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

Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of)…
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. Against: Israel, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on resolution 73/113.
Ms. Rodríguez Abascal (Cuba)
With regard to resolution 73/113, entitled “Question of Guam”, the delegation of Cuba joined the consensus because the resolution summarizes the work of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) — of which it is a member and Vice-Chair — on the non-autonomous territory of Guam, which still does not have the right of selfdetermination to decide whether it wishes to cont…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 63?

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

— Abstain (14)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (156)
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 54?

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

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

— Abstain (13)
✗ No (8)
✓ Yes (152)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. with 22 abstentions (resolution 73/100). [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 55?

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.45 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled, “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 102?

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.104 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The draft decision is entitled “Effective date of resolutions relating to the peacekeeping budget and special political missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 149.

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.76 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2018–2019”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/72/L.20. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those delegations that wish to explain their vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Awad (Syrian Arab Republic)
We requested the floor to explain our vote on certain sections of resolution 72/262. My delegation voted in favour of section XXII of the resolution, on special political missions. However, my delegation has reservations about allocating financial resources to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004). Until he resigned, Special …
Mr. Yazdani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation wishes to dissociate itself from section XXII of resolution 72/262, in which it allocates resources for the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015). In that connection, I would like to express my concern about the overflow of human and financial resources into the resources allocated for the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015). Taking into ac…
Mr. Tuy (Cambodia)
Following the adoption of resolution 72/262 under agenda item 136, I wish to make a statement on the resolution’s subvention to the international component of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) for 2018. On behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, …
Mr. Awad (Syrian Arab Republic)
This is the last time I will take the floor today. My delegation joined the consensus on resolution 72/261. However, we have a reservation regarding the allocation of financial resources to the United Nations Monitoring Mechanism in the Syrian Arab Republic based on the following points. The Government of the Syrian Arab Republic stresses its principled and firm position regarding the provision …
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote or position after the voting. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 136.

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.74 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “International cooperation and coordination for the human and ecological rehabilitation and economic development of the Semipalatinsk region of Kazakhstan”. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central America”. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Agricultural technology for sustainable development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on a resolution just adopted.
Mr. Židan (Slovenia)
I am greatly honoured to be able to address the General Assembly with regard to resolution 72/211, on the proclamation of World Bee Day. This is a very important day for Slovenia and the world. After three years of intensive efforts — both in terms of the official procedures at the United Nations and with regard to the rigorous process of informing countries around the world — the resolution on …
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/72/420/Add.1)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committ…
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 19. (c) Disaster risk reduction Report of the Second Committee (A/72/420/Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 19? (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind Report of the Second Committee (A/72/420/Add.4)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 19? (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/72/420/ Add.5)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of its report. We will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 19?

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 21 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 107.

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family and beyond”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision, entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

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

— Abstain (37)
✗ No (10)
✓ Yes (140)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIX, entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. In connection with draft resolution XIX, the General Assembly has before it a draft amendment circulated in document A/72/L.37. In accordance with rule 90 of the rules of procedure, the Assembly shall first take a decision on the proposed draft amendment. I now give the floor to the rep…
Mr. Mohamed (Sudan)
As in the case of other paragraphs mentioning the International Criminal Court (ICC), my delegation has serious reservations about the inclusion of any reference to the jurisdiction of the ICC and about using draft resolution XIX to include language calling for, propagating or exerting unacceptable pressure on States Members of the United Nations. That jeopardizes the ongoing peacebuilding effort…
The Acting President
May I ask the representative of the Sudan whether his delegation’s request concerns the amendment of the twenty-sixth preambular paragraph?
Mr. Mohamed (Sudan)
That is correct. According to the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, it is amendment by deletion and therefore a vote on the deletion of this particular paragraph.
The Acting President
I have a further request for clarification. Would this mean withdrawing the replacement of the paragraph from document A/72/L.37?
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…

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Question of Guam”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Guatemala informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of Tokelau”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 62?

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

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

— Abstain (9)
✗ No (8)
✓ Yes (153)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 54?

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

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (159)
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 53?

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 100?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/72/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (10)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (173)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution VII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Countering the threat posed by improvised explosive devices”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Ethical imperatives for a nuclear-weapon-free world”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the eleventh preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution IX as whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the thirty-second preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 16. I shall first put to the vote the thirty-second preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 16.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution X as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the tenth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 14 and 22. I shall first put to the vote the tenth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 14.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 22.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons on Their Destruction”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the fourth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 2 and 15. I shall first put to the vote the fourth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 2.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 15.

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.89 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/71/L.51. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 149.

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Literacy for life: shaping future agendas”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 28 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26?

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 25 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?

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

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

— Abstain (18)
✗ No (34)
✓ Yes (131)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “The right to food”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Chad informed the Secretariat it had intended to vote in favour; the delegations of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Pakistan informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain; and the delegation of Angola informed the Secretaria…
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “The right to privacy in the digital age”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “The role of the Ombudsman, mediator and other national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do likewise?
The President
I shall now give the floor to the representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Rai (Papua New Guinea)
My delegation takes the floor to make an explanation of vote after the voting on amended resolution 71/187 just adopted, on the moratorium on the use of the death penalty. We note once again in this Hall that the resolution on the moratorium on the use of the death penalty continues to be a highly sensitive and deeply divisive issue for the United Nations, as there is no international consensus …
Mr. Lauber (Switzerland)
I have the honour to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 71/187, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, on behalf of Australia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and my own country, Switzerland. Our countries voted in favour of the Third Committee resolution, which calls for a universal moratorium on executions with a view to abolishing the death penalty. As traditional …
Mr. Gafoor (Singapore)
Singapore would like to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 71/187, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. At the outset, I wish to express my appreciation to the Chair of the Third Committee, the Permanent Representative of Colombia, Ambassador María Emma Mejía Vélez, for her hard work and excellent leadership of the Committee. My delegation notes that the moratorium res…
Mrs. Karabaeva (Kyrgyzstan)
My delegation would like to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 71/192, entitled “The right to development”, and in explanation of position on resolution 71/191, entitled “The right to food”. My delegation voted in favour of the resolution on the right to development. Our country believes that in this day and age, focus must be placed on the right of States to their own development. It is…
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 68. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/71/484/ Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 34 of its report. I now give the floor to those delegations that wish to speak in explanation of vote or position before the voting.
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…

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 35 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27?

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 76?

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Question of Bermuda”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Question of the British Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of the Cayman Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of Guam”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Question of Montserrat”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of Saint Helena”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Question of New Caledonia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of French Polynesia”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 58?

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

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

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (162)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 50?

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

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (165)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 49?

Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.51 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”.The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.105 Nov. 28, 1977

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

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.82 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.82 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2016-2017”, the text of which, for the time being, is contained in document A/C.5/70/L.22. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Yazdani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I wish to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 70/248. My delegation wishes to disassociate itself from section XX of the resolution, with regard to the allocation of budgetary resources to the Panel of Experts on the Islamic Republic of Iran. As my delegation clearly stated at the time of the establishment of the Panel, we firmly believe that the Security Council’s sanctions against the I…
Mr. Tuy (Cambodia)
I am pleased to be making a statement of position on section IV of resolution 70/248, “Subvention to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia”, adopted under agenda item 134, on the supplement to the voluntary financial commitments to the Chambers for 2016. On behalf of the Government of Cambodia, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Secretary-General for his efforts t…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 134.

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.81 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Towards comprehensive cooperation among all modes of transport for promoting sustainable multimodal transit corridors”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Agricultural technology for sustainable development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations forest instrument”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Global Code of Ethics for Tourism”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We will now turn to paragraph 43 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the International Day of Forests.” May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Second Committee?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 20. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/70/472/Add.1)
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 20? (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway and the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the second Committ…
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 20?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.80 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 36 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.80 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 27 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 29?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.80 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The right to food”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Japan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Madagascar informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We turn to draft resolution XII, entitled “Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights defenders in the context of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Mauritania informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
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?

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 63.

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

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (167)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 54?

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

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

— Abstain (9)
✗ No (8)
✓ Yes (158)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Cyprus informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 55?

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98?

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

— Abstain (50)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (129)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Taking forward multilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Follow-up to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995, 2000 and 2010 Review Conferences of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to a vote draft resolution XI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “United action with renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 5, 15 and 19. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 5.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 15.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 19.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the fifth preambular paragraph and on operative paragraph 10. I shall first put to the vote the fifth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 10.
The Acting President
We shall now take action on draft resolution XIV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2.
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.]

Vote Recorded Vote — A/69/PV.75 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (170)
Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Role of transport and transit corridors in ensuring international cooperation for sustainable development”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We will now turn to paragraph 32 of the report (A/69/468) to take action on the draft decision, entitled “Report of the Secretary- General on reliable and stable transit of energy and its role in ensuring sustainable development and international cooperation”. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Second Committee?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development and of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/69/468/Add.1)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 14 of its report (A/69/468/Add.1) and the draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 15 of the same report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I and II and on the draft decision, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for th…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “International Decade for Action, ‘Water for Life’, 2005-2015, and further efforts to achieve the sustainable development of water resources”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We will now turn to paragraph 15 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Note by the Secretary-General on the term of the board of the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production patterns”. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Second Committee?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19. (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/69/468/Add.2)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 16 of its report and a draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 17 of the same report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I and II and on the draft decision, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Follow-up to and Implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We will now turn to paragraph 17 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Report of the Secretary-General entitled ‘Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations’”. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Second Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 19?

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

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Rule of law, crime prevention and criminal justice in the United Nations development agenda beyond 2015”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “International Guidelines for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Responses with Respect to Trafficking in Cultural Property and Other Related Offences”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII. May I take it that it is the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Preventing and combating corrupt practices and the transfer of proceeds of corruption, facilitating asset recovery and returning such assets to legitimate owners, in particular to countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do t…
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 42 of the report (A/69/489) to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105?

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We shall now turn to paragraph 35 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Report considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “World Youth Skills Day”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26 and its sub-items (a) to (d)?

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

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

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.64 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, …
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Fourth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 59?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/69/PV.64 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (165)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 50?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/69/PV.64 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (10)
✗ No (8)
✓ Yes (158)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Maleki (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation voted in favour of all resolutions submitted under agenda item 51, “Report of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories”, to show its solidarity and sympathy with the Palestinian people. However, my delegation would like to state the following. The Islamic Republic of Iran …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 51?

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 97?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments” .Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the twenty-fourth preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraphs 9 and 11 of draft resolution V. I shall first put to the vote the twenty-fourth preambular paragraphs of draft resolution V.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 9 of draft resolution V.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 11 of draft resolution V.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution V as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the Assembly’s wish to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the Assembly’s wish to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Taking forward multilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Iceland and Ireland informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Decreasing the operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the eighth preambular paragraph.
The President
I now put to a vote draft resolution X as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the Assembly’s wish to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that it is the Assembly’s wish to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2. I shall now put to the vote paragraph 2.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ireland informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 16. I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 16 of draft resolution XVI.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “The Arms Trade Treaty”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 3. I shall now put to the vote paragraph 3.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.99 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position following the adoption of the resolutions.
Mr. Mukerji (India)
As one of the largest troopcontributing countries to United Nations peacekeeping operations, India underscores the importance of resolution 68/281, which the General Assembly has just adopted. This is the first time in almost 20 years that the General Assembly has revised the basic troop reimbursement rate upwards. We joined the compromise consensus because of our demonstrated commitment to mult…
Mr. Masood Khan (Pakistan)
We commend the efforts of Mr. Janne Taalas for having ably steered this extremely challenging session of the Fifth Committee. We thank him for his leadership. My delegation recognizes the sterling leadership, wisdom and negotiating skills of Ambassador Sacha Llorentty Solíz, Chair of the Group of 77 and China. We also thank partners for engaging the Group of 77 and stepping forward to increase t…
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 147.

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.72 Nov. 28, 1977

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

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

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

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

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

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

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Model strategies and practical measures on the elimination of violence against children in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Taking action against gender-related killing of women and girls”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Preventing and combating corrupt practices and the transfer of proceeds of corruption, facilitating asset recovery and returning such assets to legitimate owners, in particular to countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do …
The President
We will now take action on the draft decision, entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108?

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 32 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the promotion and protection of the rights of children”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 65 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We shall now turn to paragraph 35 of the report to take action on the draft decision, entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) to (d)?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “Promotion of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of the human rights treaty bodies”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled ”The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strenghtening the role of the United Nations in enhancing periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Right to the truth”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Internationl Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled ”The right to privacy in the digital age”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XII, entitled ”Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief.” The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled ”Freedom of religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Follow-up to the International Year of Human Rights Learning”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
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?

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

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

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.65 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 60?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/68/PV.65 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (172)
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 51?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/68/PV.65 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (8)
✓ Yes (165)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”, as recommended in document A/68/425. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 52?

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 100?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995, 2000 and 2010 Review Conferences of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth and ninth preambular paragraphs. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution VI as a whole. [Subsequently, the delegations of Morocco and Togo informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 9 and 11 of draft resolution X. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 9.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 11.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution X as a whole. [Subsequently, the delegation of Chile informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled, “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled, “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Transparency in armaments”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth and seventh preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6 (a), 6 (b), 6 as a whole and 8 of draft resolution XIV. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5.
The President
I shall now put to the vote sub-paragraph (a) of operative paragraph 6.
The President
I shall now put to the vote sub-paragraph (b) of operative paragraph 6.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 6, as a whole.

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

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Improving the coordination of efforts against trafficking in persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Preventing and combating corrupt practices and the transfer of proceeds of corruption, facilitating asset recovery and returning such assets to legitimate owners, in particular to the countries of origin, in accordance with the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to …
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 103?

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Ending female genital mutilation”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Report considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Burkina Faso in explanation of position on the draft resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Kogda (Burkina Faso)
My delegation takes the floor in regard to resolution 67/146, “Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilations”. Female genital mutilation is a degrading practice that does serious harm to women’s physical and moral integrity. Today, more than 100 million women and young girls are the victims of a practice that is justified under false cultural and religious pretens…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28?

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Philippines, who wishes to speak in explanation of position.
Mr. De Vega (Philippines)
The Philippines is taking the floor to recall an incident that occurred at the time of the adoption of draft resolution A/C.3/67/L.10, entitled “Realizing the Millennium Development Goals and other internationally agreed development goals for persons with disabilities towards 2015 and beyond” in the Third Committee, adopted a few moments ago as resolution 67/140. At the time of the adoption of t…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27?

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

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

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (54)
✓ Yes (133)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Committee on the Rights of the Child”. 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 VII, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Niger and Togo advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegations of Bahrain and Senegal informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII 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
We turn to draft resolution IX entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
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…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/67/PV.59 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (173)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of the United States of America, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote following the voting.
Mr. Erdman (United States of America)
As President Obama said in this Hall almost three months ago, “the road is hard but the destination is clear: a secure, Jewish State of Israel and an independent, prosperous Palestine” (A/67/PV.6, p. 14) With that goal in mind, we remain deeply troubled by the repetitive and disproportionate number of one-sided General Assembly resolutions condemning Israel. There are a total 17 such resolutions,…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 52? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/67/PV.59 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (8)
✓ Yes (164)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 53? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 95? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.93 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 69? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/66/462/Add.3) Report of the Fifth Committee (A/66/639)
The Acting President
We will now take action on draft resolution II, recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 33 of its report. The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution in contained in document A/66/639. We will now take a decision on draft resolution II, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, th…
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of Myanmar, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Thu (Myanmar)
My delegation would like to express its sincere appreciation to the Member States that have stood in principled opposition and abstained or voted against the country-specific resolution on the situation of human rights in Myanmar (66/230). My Government is now in the process of transforming our country into a democratic State with fundamental human rights values, and has, in fact, already taken c…
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 69 and of agenda item 69 as a whole?

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.93 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2012-2013”. For the time being, the text of the draft resolution is contained in document A/C.5/66/L.22. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We will now take action on the draft decision entitled “Capital Master Plan”. For the time being, the text of the draft decision is contained in document A/C.5/66/L.8. The Fifth Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position following the adoption of the draft resolutions and the decision.
Mr. Ayzouki (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation voted against section IX, on special political missions, of resolution 66/247 owing to our concerns about the resources to be allocated in accordance with the provisions of that part of the resolution. The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Terje Roed-Larsen, is continuing to exceed the scope of his mandate under Security Council resolution 1559 (2004) to monitor bilateral…
Mr. Ovsyanko (Belarus)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on section VIII of resolution 66/247. Belarus supports the efforts of the Fifth Committee and the General Assembly to closely study the programmes that have financial implications for the regular budget of the United Nations. Our country joined in the overall consensus on the resolution just adopted so as to support valuable proposals and ideas that, i…
Mr. Prokhorov (Russian Federation)
We would like make a statement with regard to resolution 66/248, on the proposed programme budget for the biennium 2012-2013. We note the importance and the necessity of adopting today’s resolution for the work of the Organization over the next two years. At the same time, we would like to state our position on the interpretation of section 24 of the budget, on human rights. We view as unaccepta…
Mr. Beck (Solomon Islands)
Solomon Islands would like to explain its vote on section IX of draft resolution A/C.5/66/L.19, on the concept of the responsibility to protect. This is a subject that is currently, in our view, under discussion in the General Assembly. The Assembly remains the chief policymaking body of the United Nations, and we would like to see funds allocated on the basis of to General Assembly-mandated acti…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/66/PV.91 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (33)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (141)
Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central America”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who wishes to speak in explanation of position.
Mr. Ovalles-Santos (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
I take the floor in order to set forth the position of my delegation with regard to resolution 66/194, entitled “Protection of coral reefs for sustainable livelihoods and development”. In the context of the resolution’s adoption, I should like to reiterate the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s reservation with regard to the paragraphs referring to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the …
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.1) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it one draft resolution recommended by the…
The President
We now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Contribution of the ninth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Arrangements for accreditation and participation in the preparatory process and in the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development of relevant non-governmental organizations and other major groups”. The Second Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 19. (b) Follow-up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.2) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (c) International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.3) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it one draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We w…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.4) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in pa…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.5) The President (spoke in Arab…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (f) Convention on Biological Diversity Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.6) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (f) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (g) Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on its twenty-sixth session Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.7) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (g) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (h) Harmony with Nature Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.8) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will now take action on the draft reso…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (h) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (i) Sustainable mountain development Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.9) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. We will now take a decision…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (i) of agenda item 19? It was so decided. (j) Promotion of new and renewable sources of energy Report of the Second Committee (A/66/440/Add.10) The President (spoke in Arabic): The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. We will no…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (j) of agenda item 19? It was so decided.
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19.

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision in paragraph 26, entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107?

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now invite delegations to turn to paragraph 27 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision, as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?

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

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The draft decision contained in paragraph 36 of the report is entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
I call on the observer of the Holy See.
Mr. Bené (Holy See)
On the adoption this morning of resolution 66/126 on the preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family, my delegation takes this opportunity to affirm the central role of the family in the life of every human person, community and society. Affirmed in international instruments, the family, founded on the marriage of one man and one woman, is…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) to (c)?

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

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

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (53)
✓ Yes (136)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will turn now to draft resolution V, entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly will turn now to draft resolution VI, entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The right to food”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will turn now to draft resolution IX, entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested. Against: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,…
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will turn now to draft resolution XI, entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Promotion of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
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 Recorded Vote — A/66/PV.89 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (42)
✗ No (11)
✓ Yes (133)
Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation totally rejects resolution 66/174 as a politically motivated product of plotting and fabrication. There have never been violations of human rights in my country such as are mentioned in the resolution. The sponsors of the resolution introduced it in an effort to overthrow our political and social system by increasing international pressure on the Democratic People’s Republic of Kore…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 69. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/66/462/Add.4)
The President
May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of the report of the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 69?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 69.

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.81 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herz…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, B…
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”, recommended by the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) in paragraph 28 of its report. The Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 60? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/66/PV.81 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (165)
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 52? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/66/PV.81 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (159)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bot…
The Acting President
I give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Khazaee (Islamic Republic of Iran)
We voted in favour of all resolutions under agenda item 53, including resolutions 66/76, 66/77, 66/78 and 66/79, in order to join other members of the General Assembly in showing our solidarity and sympathy with the Palestinian people. My delegation wishes to re-emphasize, however, that it will continue to maintain its long-standing position on the resolutions relating to the Palestinian issue. …
Mrs. Davidovich (Israel)
Year after year, the General Assembly rubber-stamps these same resolutions condemning Israel, regardless of the facts on the ground. They distort the truth. They undermine the credibility of this body. They contribute nothing to advancing peace in our region. Israel would like to take this opportunity to thank the Member States that have stood up and voiced their clear opposition to these destru…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 53? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn next to draft resolution V, entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkin…
The Acting President
We turn last to draft resolution VI, entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99? It was so decided.

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

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

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.106 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Closed peacekeeping missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 143.

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now invite delegations to turn to paragraph 39 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 28 and its sub-items (a) and (b)? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Realizing the Millennium Development Goals for persons with disabilities towards 2015 and beyond”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Report considered by the General Assembly in connection with social development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision as recommended by the Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) to (d)? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
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.

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.69 Nov. 28, 1977

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

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 104? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Delegations are invited now to turn to paragraph 31 of the report to take action on draft decisions I and II. Draft decision I is entitled “Commemoration of the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action”. The Third Committee adopted draft decision I. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. The Third Committee adopted draft decision II. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to do the same?
The President
I give the floor to the representative of Israel, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of position on the decisions just taken.
Mrs. Shahar Ben-Ami (Israel)
It is fitting that this morning the General Assembly has adopted a resolution reaffirming the principles enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women which, itself, was adopted by the Assembly 30 years ago this very day. The State of Israel would like to take this opportunity to voice its complete support for the resolution on the Convention (resolut…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 62 and its sub-items (a) and (b).

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Proclamation of 2010 as International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the outcome of the World Summit for Social Development and of the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Cooperatives in social development”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Delegations are now invited to turn to paragraph 41 of the report to take action on the draft decision entitled “Overview of the World Social Situation 2009”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 61 and its sub-items (a) to (c)? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The right to food”. I call on the representative of Cuba on a point of order.
Mrs. Pérez Álvarez (Cuba)
We would like to call attention to operative paragraph 13 of draft resolution V, on the right to food. We recall that when the draft resolution was adopted in the Third Committee, an oral correction was made to that paragraph. Operative paragraph 13 should thus read as follows: (spoke in English) “Urges States that have not yet done so to favourably consider becoming parties to the Convention o…
The Acting President
The General Assembly takes note of that. It will be reflected in the final text. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina F…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
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…

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 59.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/65/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (169)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 51.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/65/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (165)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 52?

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services”. The representative of Nigeria has submitted an oral amendment to paragraph 2 of draft resolution V, entitled “United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services”, to the effect that paragraph 2 now reads: “Expresses its appreciation to all Member States and organizations th…
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution V, as amended, without a vote?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Regional confidencebuilding measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98?

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

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

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.57 Nov. 28, 1977

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

Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. Against: Israel, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America [Subsequently, the delegation of Cambodia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Cambodia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 39?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/64/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (162)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Cambodia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 32?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/64/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (168)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 31?

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? A separate recorded vote has been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph of the draft resolution. Is there any objection to this request? As there is none, I shall first put t…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 97?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V 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 VI is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegations of Bangladesh, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII, entitled “International Day against Nuclear Tests”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII, entitled “Convention on Cluster Munitions”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. 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 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.

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Literacy Decade: education for all”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. McMahan (United States of America)
With respect to resolution 63/150, I would like to draw attention to the explanation made by the United States on 25 November regarding what is now the fifth preambular paragraph. I would also like to note that 93 members of the Third Committee either voted against or abstained on a proposed amendment to include that paragraph in this resolution.
Mrs. Eilon Shahar (Israel)
I would like to refer to resolution 63/150, just adopted by consensus, and give a brief explanation of position. Israel is committed to the advancement of the rights of persons with disabilities and several steps have already been initiated in Israel with a view to promoting the implementation of the Convention. With regard to the resolution, we would like to thank the delegation of the Philippi…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 55?

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.70 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 39?

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of the United States of America in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. McMahan (United States of America)
The United States disassociates itself from the consensus on resolution 63/159 just adopted on the follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twentythird special session of the General Assembly. At this time I would like to draw members’ attention to the explanation of position made by the Un…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 56?

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

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

— Abstain (41)
✗ No (53)
✓ Yes (86)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “International Year of Human Rights Learning”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Ukraine advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. I call on the representative of Uganda.
Ms. Awino Kafeero (Uganda)
Uganda is taking the floor on behalf of the member States of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to introduce oral amendments to operative subparagraph 6 (b) of draft resolution XV. We would like to propose inserting the phrase “peoples under foreign occupation”, before the word “refugees”. We would also like to propose a second amendment to the same subparagraph by deleting the phrase “, …
Ms. Schlyter (Sweden)
I take the floor with some regret with regard to the fact that amendments have been proposed to the draft resolution. The Third Committee already voted on these amendments, and both were defeated. Since we voted separately on both these points in the Committee, and in order to make it easier for all delegations present here today to state their positions, I would propose that we also vote on bot…
Mr. Attiya (Egypt)
My delegation is taking the floor as a member of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and to align itself with the statement made by Uganda and the amendments presented by the OIC. My delegation only wishes to draw the attention of members of the General Assembly to the fact that the amendments just read out and presented orally by the representative of Uganda are reflected in documen…
The Acting President
I ask the representative of Uganda to kindly repeat both amendments.
Ms. Awino Kafeero (Uganda)
The proposed amendments would read as follows. In paragraph 6 (b), before the word “refugees”, we request the insertion of the phrase “peoples under foreign occupation,”. The second amendment we are requesting in the same paragraph would be to replace the phrase “, including sexual orientation,” with the word “whatsoever”. We have no objection to holding two separate votes.
Ms. Schlyter (Sweden)
Given the fact that this situation has been brought up rather suddenly, delegations did not expect to have a vote today, so I would also like to explain very briefly the serious concerns that my delegation and all the other sponsors have with these amendments. Of course, this was also explained extensively at the time of the vote in the Committee, where these amendments were defeated. Briefly, t…
The Acting President
The representative of Uganda has submitted oral amendments to operative paragraph 6 (b) of draft resolution XV. In accordance with rule 90 of the rules of procedure, the Assembly will first take a decision on the first amendment submitted by the representative of Uganda. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda,…
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the second amendment submitted by the representative of Uganda. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Comoros, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, Ethi…
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.

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.64 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswa…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, …
The Acting President
We now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We turn next to draft decision II, entitled “Increase in the membership of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 37? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/63/PV.64 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (8)
✓ Yes (165)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Da…
The Acting President
I call on the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Hosseini (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation voted in favour of all draft resolutions under agenda items 29 and 30 in order to join the other members of the General Assembly in showing our solidarity and sympathy with the Palestinian people. However, my delegation wishes to re-emphasize that it will continue to maintain its long-standing position on the resolutions relating to the Palestinian issue. In the same vein, we would …
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 30? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/63/PV.64 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (173)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 29?

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

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (175)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, C…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cô…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Buru…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. I give the floor to the representative of France.
Mr. Delacroix (France)
The French delegation was the only delegation that had asked for a vote when draft resolution XII was before the First Committee. My delegation does not wish to renew its request for a vote in plenary meeting, but rather will make a brief explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolution.
The Acting President
May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XII without a vote? I see no objection.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and He…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam,…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Missiles”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclear-weapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Information on confidencebuilding measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Towards a nuclearweapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 4. Is there any objection to that request? As I see none, I shall now put operative paragraph 4 to the vote.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Compliance with non-proliferation, arms limitation and disarmament agreements and commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
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…

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Fellowship Training and Advisory Services”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 90? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.53 Nov. 28, 1977

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

Vote Consensus — A/62/PV.79 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99? It was so decided.
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the First Committee.

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

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

Vote Consensus — A/62/PV.77 Nov. 28, 1977

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

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
I wish to explain Syria’s position on resolution 62/134, entitled “Eliminating rape and other forms of sexual violence in all their manifestations, including in conflict and related situations”. My delegation joined the consensus on the resolution in its belief in the importance and sensitivity of addressing this issue in all its manifestations, given its close relationship to the advancement of…
Mr. Rees (United States of America)
The United States must dissociate itself from the consensus on resolution 62/137, entitled “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”, for the reasons that we stated in the Third Committee.
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 63.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Combating defamation of religions”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comor…
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX, entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”, has been orally corrected by the Rapporteur. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt resolution IX, as orally corrected?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Centr…
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape V…
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso,…
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussa…
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, …
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted the draft decision. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now give the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote following the voting.
Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt)
Egypt voted against resolution 62/149, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, because it contradicts several internationally agreed and respected religious, legal and practical elements and consideration. Like other religions, Islam respects human dignity and the sanctity of life, for life is a gift from God to all human beings equally. The death penalty is therefore restricted t…
Mr. Rastam (Malaysia)
I take the floor to explain my country’s position in reference to draft resolution I entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, as contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/62/439/Add.2). Malaysia firmly believes in the protection and promotion of human rights and upholds the rule of law. Every State has the right to choose its own political, economic, social, cultural and le…
Ms. Zhang Dan (China)
The Chinese delegation expresses its regret that the Assembly has been obliged to discuss the issue of the death penalty in plenary meeting. Resolution 62/149, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, is the result of pressure exerted by some countries, using the death penalty as a pretext. The fact that the Third Committee had to resort to a vote on the draft resolution and that 8…
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…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.75 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (2)
Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.
The President
The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has submitted an oral amendment to operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution V. In accordance with rule 90 of the rules of procedure, the Assembly will first take a decision on the amendment submitted by the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the oral amendment submitted by the representative o…
The President
We turn now to the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Political and Decolonization Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
Mr. Virella (Spain)
With regard to resolution 62/118 just adopted, entitled “Questions of American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the United States Virgin Islands”, the delegation of Spain would like to make the following statement. Spain joined the consensus on resolution 62/118. Spain supports the …
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of the United Kingdom, who wishes to make a statement in exercise of the right of reply.
Mr. Johnston (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
In response to the statement we have just heard, I would like to refer briefly to the right of reply that we gave during the discussion on this item in the Fourth Committee and to underline in particular that the United Kingdom does not accept that the existence of a sovereignty dispute overrides the principle of self-determination. That remains our position on this issue.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 40? It was so decided. Agenda item 121 (continued) Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly Report of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) (A/62/413) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it a draft decision recommended by the Special Po…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.75 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (11)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (156)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria…
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Salsabili (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation voted in favour of resolutions 62/108 and 62/109 under item 33, “Report of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories”, in order to reiterate our solidarity and sympathy with the Palestinian people. Our positions with regard to the question of Palestine are well known and, th…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 33?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.75 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (170)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 32?

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

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

— Abstain (14)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (156)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled “National legislation on transfers of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, C…
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bela…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Nauru advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of France advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Treaty on the South-East Asia Nuclear- Weapon-Free Zone (Bangkok Treaty)”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate votes have been requested on the words “and South Asia” in operative paragraph 6 and on operative paragraph 6 as a whole of draft resolution XIV. As there is no objection to those requests, I shall first put to the vote the words “and South Asia” in operative paragraph 6, on which a separate, r…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 6 as a whole, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Decreasing the operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Bulgaria advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Prevention of the illicit transfer and unauthorized access to and use of man-portable air defence systems”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested.
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.

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.82 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98?

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 53? (b) Follow up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.2) The President: The Assembly has befo…
The President
Draft resolution II, entitled “Towards the sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea for present and future generations”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 53? (c) International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.3) The President: The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 19 of its report. We will now take a decision on the three…
The President
Draft resolution II, entitled “International cooperation to reduce the impact of the El Nino phenomenon”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution III, entitled “Natural disasters and vulnerability”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 53? (d) Protection of global climate for present and future generations of mankind Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.4) The President: The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of its report. In the Committe…
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Japan for an explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Ito (Japan)
At the plenary meeting of the Second Committee on 8 December, my delegation requested a separate vote on this resolution. This time we did not call for a separate vote, but voted in favour of the resolution. However, Japan still has reservations about the structure of operative paragraph 10, which relates to the institutional linkage between the United Nations and the secretariat of the United Na…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 53? (e) Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.5) The President: The Assembly has before it a draft reso…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (e) of agenda item 53? (f) Convention on Biological Diversity Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.6) The President: The Assembly has before it two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 13 of its report. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I …
The President
Draft resolution II, entitled “Convention on Biological Diversity”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (f) of agenda item 53? (g) Report of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme on its ninth special session Report of the Second Committee (A/61/422/Add.7) The President: The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (g) of agenda item 53 and of agenda item 53 as a whole?

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.104 Nov. 28, 1977

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

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who wishes to speak in explanation of position following the adoption of the draft resolutions.
Mr. Cabello Guerra (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
With regard to the adoption of resolution 61/137, entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela would like to reaffirm its commitment to the protection of refugees in accordance with the 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees to the Convention on that subject, of which we have been a party since 2 July 1986. The Government o…
The President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of position. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 41?

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

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

Vote Recorded Vote — A/61/PV.79 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (14)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (157)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam,…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 32.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/61/PV.79 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (170)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 31? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.79 Nov. 28, 1977

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

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 91? It was so decided.

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

— Abstain (51)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (120)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Be…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, B…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Her…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. I give the floor to the representative of South Africa, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote before the voting.
Mr. Paschalis (South Africa)
I am taking the floor to propose a minor editorial correction to draft resolution A/C.1/61/L.15, “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. As delegations are aware, the draft resolution is coordinated annually on a rotational basis among Colombia, Japan and South Africa, and was this year introduced by my delegation. While a report was indeed issued at the end of t…
The Acting President
A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape V…
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Declaration of a fourth disarmament decade”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Re…
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate votes have been requested on the words “and South Asia” in operative paragraph 5 and on operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XI. As there is no objection to those requests, I shall first put to the vote the words “and South Asia” in operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution XI, o…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 as a whole, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burki…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its Preparatory Committee”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 7 of draft resolution XIV. As there is no objection to that request, I shall put to the vote operative paragraph 7 of draft resolution XIV, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was…
The Acting President
I will now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “United Nations study on disarmament and non-proliferation education”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Pakistan advised the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bo…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Sierra Leone advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
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…

Vote Recorded Vote — A/60/PV.69 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (25)
✗ No (10)
✓ Yes (95)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraph 14 and on operative paragraph 15 of draft resolution VI. Is there any objection to those requests? As there are no objections to those requests, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 14 of draft resolution VI, on whic…
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 15 of draft resolution VI, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution VI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Bolivia, Israel, Paraguay and the Philippines informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 64?

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.69 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2006-2007”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives wishing to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted. Sir Emyr Jones Parry (United Kingdom): I have the pleasure to speak on behalf of the European Union. Tonight’s agreement is a good outcome for the United Nations. We have a two-year budget with substantial resources and an assessment for one year, which means that all…
The President
I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for his greetings related to the Christmas celebration.
Mr. Neil (Jamaica)
The Group of 77 and China agreed to the adoption, without a vote, of the resolution on the biennium budget for 2006-2007 and the accompanying appropriations resolution. However, we have to express some serious concerns and reservations. First, as to process, as you yourself have said frequently, Mr. President, negotiations and decisionmaking in the United Nations should be conducted in the conte…
Mr. Oshima (Japan)
Mr. President, the delegation of Japan welcomes the adoption of the 2006-2007 biennium budget by consensus. We thank you for your strong leadership, under which negotiations leading to its adoption by consensus were conducted. Many delegations participated actively in the budget negotiations and made important contributions. In that regard, I wish to note with appreciation the key role played by…
Mr. Kumalo (South Africa)
My delegation joined the consensus today despite our serious reservations about the process that led to the agreement on this budget. We agreed to it only because we believe in the ideals for which the Organization stands. We did so because we support the reform efforts upon which we embarked in September. However, we wish to state very, very clearly that there should be no illusion that we will…
Mr. Wolff (United States of America)
The United States welcomes today’s General Assembly decision to approve budgetary arrangements that will permit ongoing United Nations operations and activities while Member States continue discussions on implementing the reforms they agreed to during the September 2005 world summit. The agreement establishes a biennium budget with a first-year assessment in which the Secretary- General is autho…
Mr. Dauth (Australia)
Like others, let me thank you, Mr. President, for giving up your Christmas with your family. I am delighted tonight to speak on behalf of the CANZ group of countries — Canada, Australia and New Zealand — which obviously welcomes the consensus that has been achieved. In the interests of brevity, however, let me, like Stafford Neil, simply speak for the record and, in so doing, associate CANZ with…
Mr. Iosifov (Russian Federation)
From the very outset of the negotiations, the Russian delegation consistently advocated the adoption of a full-fledged United Nations budget for the next biennium. The adoption of a 2006-2007 budget will contribute to the Organization’s efforts to implement the extremely important reforms — including in the area of management — proceeding from the decisions agreed at the 2005 summit. We emphasiz…
Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt)
Now that we have adopted the United Nations biennium budget without a vote, my delegation, in addition to fully subscribing to the remarks made by the Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, would like to highlight some important aspects that determined — and will continue to determine — our position in dealing with budgetrelated issues. First, while we support the full and speedy implementation …
Ms. Núñez Mordoche (Cuba)
First of all, my delegation fully supports the statement made by the Chairman of the Group of 77. Only a few months ago, when our heads of State or Government were gathered to discuss the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals, we all witnessed how United Nations reform hijacked the discussion of that important subject. Unfortunately, we remain in the shadow of that exercise. Once ag…
Mr. Yáñez Pilgrim (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
My delegation supports the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Jamaica on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. During the past few weeks, we witnessed once again a negotiating process that called into question the Organization’s most fundamental principles. We worked hard to achieve the adoption of a budget — an issue that should have been discussed at a mainly technical level thro…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 124.

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation for El Salvador and Guatemala”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of the United States, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on draft resolution II, which has just been adopted.
Mr. Marsh (United States of America)
My delegation would like to note its regret that the language in operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution II, concerning Djibouti, does not conform to the language that was agreed upon during our negotiations on the draft resolution. Neither does it conform with the language that is normally used in United Nations resolutions dealing with the relationship between the United Nations and internati…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 73? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision, entitled “Report considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 28 of its report?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 62?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.” The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice.” The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration of the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities.” The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A separate vote has been requested on the fifth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIII. I shall first put that paragraph to the vote. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now put to the vote the draft resolution as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and diversity of democratic systems in electoral processes as an important element for the promotion and protection of human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Guyana informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives wishing to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mrs. Hasteh (Islamic Republic of Iran)
We join the consensus on draft resolution IV, entitled “Establishment of a United Nations human rights training and documentation centre for South-West Asia and the Arab region”, which was just adopted under agenda item 71 (b). Nevertheless, my delegation would like to dissociate itself from the content of the twelfth preambular paragraph of the draft resolution.
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…

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bol…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Fa…
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Saint Lucia, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Ms. Joseph (Saint Lucia)
I am making this statement after the adoption of draft resolution IV, on small Territories. My delegation joined the consensus on the resolution on small Territories because it serves to reiterate the call for the international community, including the wider United Nations system, to fulfil its obligations to facilitate the self-determination and subsequent decolonization of those Territories. L…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. Abstaining: Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/60/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (160)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Increase in the membership of the Advisory Commission on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 30? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/60/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (17)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (148)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia,…
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Maleki (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran and would like to register the following statement. We voted in favour of the resolutions just adopted under agenda items 30 and 31 to join other countries that voted in favour of the resolutions in their hope of easing the pain and plight of the Palestinians, caused by the occupying Power: the Israeli regime. …
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 31? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft decision V is entitled “International instrument to enable States to identify and trace, in a timely and reliable manner, illicit small arms and light weapons”. 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
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Rodríguez Zahar (Mexico)
Our explanation of vote relates to the resolution on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects. During the voting, Mexico joined in the adoption of the resolution on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons because we believed that our points of view had been sufficiently expressed during the voting conducted in the context of the work of the First Committee. …
Mr. Song Se Il (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
This morning, on the basis of its principled stand in favour of nuclear disarmament, particularly the total elimination of nuclear weapons, the delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea voted in favour of draft resolution XVIII under agenda item 97, as contained in document A/60/463, entitled “Followup to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995 and 2000 Review Conferen…
Mr. Gala López (Cuba)
With respect to draft resolution I, entitled “Compliance with non-proliferation, arms limitation and disarmament agreements”, contained in the report of the First Committee (A/60/463), my delegation abstained for the following reasons. In October 2002, Cuba, together with various other delegations in the First Committee, was concerned about some of the amendments made to the draft resolution con…
Mr. Ben-Shaban (Libya)
The delegation of my country abstained in the vote on resolution XXVII, on implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, because my country is not a party to the Convention. Despite that Convention’s positive qualities, it does not respond to the concerns of my country and other countries. Fi…
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of item 97. Before adjourning this meeting, I would like to inform members that, in view of the late hour, the General Assembly will take up the remaining reports of the First Committee and the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee — the Fourth Committee — at 3 p.m. today. Organization of work
The Acting President
Member States will recall, that at its 17th plenary meeting, on 20 September 2005, the General Assembly approved the recommendation of the General Committee that the Second Committee would complete its work by Tuesday, 6 December 2005 and that the Fifth Committee would complete its work by Friday, 9 December 2005. However, I have been informed by the Chairs of both Committees that they will not b…

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.104 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Support account for peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision I is entitled “Administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the United Nations peacekeeping operations: Programme budget implications of draft resolution A/C.5/59/L.53 on the administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the United Nations peacekeeping operations: cross-cutting issues”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take …
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Updated financial position of closed peacekeeping missions as at 30 June 2004”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 123. I call on the representative of South Africa, who wishes to speak in explanation of position.
Ms. Lock (South Africa)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the African Group on agenda item 123 in explanation of position after the adoption of resolution 59/296 on cross-cutting issues, contained in document A/59/532/Add.1. The African Group wishes to thank the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Morteza Mirmohammad, for the able and professional manner in which he has coordinated the considerati…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 123.

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.91 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft decision V is entitled “Review of the regular programme of technical cooperation and the Development Account”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision VI is entitled “Standards of accommodation for air travel”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I call now on the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of position after the adoption of the resolution and decisions.
Mr. Berti Oliva (Cuba)
My delegation is taking the floor with regard to the draft decisions entitled “Review of the regular programme of technical cooperation and the Development Account” and “Standards of accommodation for air travel”. With regard to draft decision V, entitled “Review of the regular programme of technical cooperation and the Development Account”, my delegation would like to say that is regrets that i…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 108.

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.75 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Assistance for humanitarian relief and the economic and social rehabilitation of Somalia”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI, entitled “Assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Liberia”, was adopted by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 39 and of agenda item 39 as a whole?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.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 “Report of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on the work of its thirtieth and thirty-first sessions”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 98.

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.74 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 97?

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

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Action against corruption: assistance to States in capacity-building with a view to facilitating the entry into force and subsequent implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Preventing, combating and punishing trafficking in human organs”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “International cooperation in the fight against transnational organized crime: assistance to States in capacity-building with a view to facilitating the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wi…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 96?

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.74 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 100?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. A recorded vote has been requested.
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.]

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

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

Vote Recorded Vote — A/59/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (22)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (149)
Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Iraq informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Arias (Panama)
Allow me to take this opportunity to explain Panama’s vote with regard to draft resolution I, on the work of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories, as well as to make a few comments on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that we feel are relevant. Panama reaffirms its solidarity with th…
Mr. Cohen (Israel)
Israel voted against the draft resolutions under this agenda item because we believe that they present a picture that is disconnected from reality. On the ground today there is a sense of opportunity, of a return to negotiations and of new initiatives that may serve to regenerate the peace process. In the texts before us, however, we face a biased and anachronistic picture of the situation in th…
Ms. Grant (Canada)
As we signalled in this Hall last week, as the result of a full review of all our votes on Middle East resolutions, Canada decided to vote against draft resolution A/59/L.14. Canada is very concerned about the suffering of both Palestinians and Israelis and deplores all violence. We have called on Israel to fully comply with its obligations under international law as an occupying Power, and we wi…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 76?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/59/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (9)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (161)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on the representative of Israel, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Cohen (Israel)
Israel fully supports the humanitarian mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Despite the exceedingly difficult conditions on the ground, we are seeking ways to work with the organization for the benefit of the Palestinian population. However, because its mission is humanitarian and not political, and because the issue of refugees i…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 75.

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations Disarmament Information Programme”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 66?

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

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

— Abstain (49)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (125)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclearweapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution X. If there is no objection to that request, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution X. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution X as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “A path to the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Georgia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Georgia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “The Conference on Disarmament decision (CD/1547) of 11 August 1998 to establish, under item 1 of its agenda entitled ‘Cessation of the nuclear arms race and nuclear disarmament’, an ad hoc committee to negotiate, on the basis of the report of the Special Coordinator (CD/1299) and the mandate contained therein, a non-discriminatory, multilateral and internationall…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XVIII. In the absence of objection, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XVIII. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate votes have been requested on the three last words — “and South Asia” — of operative paragraph 5 and on operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XX. In the absence of objection, I shall first put to the vote the last three words — “and South Asia” — of operative paragraph 5 of draft…
The Acting President
In the absence of objection, I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XX, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.79 Nov. 28, 1977

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

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.79 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2004-2005”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Ms. Goycochea (Cuba)
My delegation went along with the adoption without a vote of the draft resolution on the programme budget for the biennium 2004-2005, despite our reservations about a number of its provisions. Although my delegation understands that a budget resolution should not become an extensive policy document, we believe that it should include a number of provisions that put financial decisions in context. …
Mr. Kennedy (United States of America)
The United States remains opposed to the financing by the United Nations of conference services for treaty bodies when the treaty itself calls for the States parties to bear such costs. In accordance with Article 17 of the Charter of the United Nations, Member States are not responsible for expenses related to such treaty body activities. However, in the context of our overall deliberations on th…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 121.

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.79 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Review of duplication, complexity and bureaucracy in United Nations administrative processes and procedures”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Fifth Committee contained in document A/58/571/Add.1. The Assembly will take a decision on the two draft decisions recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 5 of its report. The texts of the draft decisions, for the time being, are contained in documents A/C.5/58/L.55 and A/C.5/58/L.54, respectively. Draft decision I is entitled “Biennial pr…
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Questions deferred for future consideration”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 119. The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Fifth Committee before it. Programme of work
The President
Apart from organizational matters and items that may have to be considered by operation of the rules of procedure of the Assembly, and bearing in mind the action already taken by the Assembly thus far, I should like to propose that the following agenda items remain for consideration during the fifty-eighth session of the General Assembly: agenda items 3 (b), 10 to 12, 17, 18, 23 (a), 25, 28, 37, …
The President
It is now my pleasure to speak the words that, I am confident, we all want to hear: we have concluded our work for the first part of the fiftyeighth session of the General Assembly. Given the challenges we faced at the beginning and throughout the session, what we have been able to achieve together and the ambitious agenda we have set for ourselves for the remainder of the session, I believe it i…

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

✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (179)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
One delegation has requested the floor in explanation of vote after the vote. I now give the floor to the representative of the United States.
Mr. Fox (United States of America)
The United States would like to bring to the attention of the General Assembly the amendments we proposed to operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution II, entitled “The girl child”, during its consideration by the Third Committee.
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on progress towards implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS”. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 113.

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Implementing actions proposed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to strengthen the capacity of his Office to carry out its mandate”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Follow-up to the Regional Conference to Address the Problems of Refugees, Displaced Persons, Other Forms of Involuntary Displacement and Returnees in the Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Relevant Neighbouring States”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 112?

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108?

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Elimination of domestic violence against women”, as orally corrected. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft decision I, entitled “Recommendations of the Committee for Programme and Coordination”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I as recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the advancement of women”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 110.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “The right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Declaration on the Rights and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Access to medication in the context of pandemics such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin,…
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.]

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.72 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I should now like to draw the attention of the General Assembly to document A/58/601, which contains a note verbale dated 12 November 2003 from the Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations addressed to the President of the General Assembly. By this note verbale, the Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations advises me of the interest of Saint Kitts …
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) before it.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/58/PV.72 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (164)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Assistance to Palestine refugees and support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Honduras, Nauru and Uganda informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegations of Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Democratic …
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 83.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/58/PV.72 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (19)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (150)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The Occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Uganda informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 84?

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

✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (172)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Improving the effectiveness of the methods of work of the First Committee”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled, “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XI. As there is no objection to that request, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XI, on which a separate vote has bee…
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Tajikistan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate votes have been requested on the last three words, “and South Asia”, of operative paragraph 5 and on operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XIV. Are there any objections to these requests? There are none. I shall first put to the vote the last three words of operative paragraph …
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XIV, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of France informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole, as orally amended. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XV, entitled “Reduction of nonstrategic nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Tajikistan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: a new agenda”. A separate vote has been requested on the twentieth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XVI. Is there any objection to that request? There is none. I shall therefore put to the vote the twentieth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XVI, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote h…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Tajikistan informed the Secretariat that it intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Transparency in armaments”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraph 2; on operative paragraph 3, the last words of operative paragraph 4 and operative paragraph 8 in a single vote; and on operative paragraph 4 as a whole. Are there any objections to these requests? I see none. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resol…
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.

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 74? A recorded vote has been requested.

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

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Peacekeeping Reserve Fund”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Support account for peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Feasibility of consolidating the accounts of the various peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Financing of the United Nations Logistics Base at Brindisi, Italy”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Review of the rates of reimbursement to the Governments of troop-contributing States”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Report of the Office of International Oversight Services on the audit of the policies and procedures of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for recruiting international civilian staff for field missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Closed peacekeeping missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. I should like to recall that, should the General Assembly adopt draft resolution XI, those items on the financing of missions contained in draft resolution XI that were mentioned by the Rapporteur in his introduction of the reports of the Fifth Committee will not appear …
The Acting President
As a result of the adoption of the resolution, the following items will not appear in the provisional agenda of the fifty-eighth regular session of the General Assembly to be issued in July 2003: Financing of the United Nations Mission in Haiti; Financing of the United Nations Protection Force, the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia, the United Nations Preventive Deploymen…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 126?

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.78 Nov. 28, 1977

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

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 104?

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 100.

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I now give the floor of the representative of Japan to speak in explanation of vote after the vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Tomoshige (Japan)
I would like to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution entitled “Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment”, which was just adopted. My delegation abstained in the vote. In that connection, I would like to explain the position of the Government of Japan. My delegation has expressed serious concern on several occasion…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 109?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Declaration on the right and responsibility of individuals, groups and organs of society to promote and protect universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1994-2004”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Extra-judicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. Separate votes have been requested on the third preambular paragraph, the seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 3 together, and operative paragraphs 6, 11, 12, 18 and 22. Are there any objections to these requests? I shall now put to the vote the third preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.…
The Acting President
I now put to the vote, together, the seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution XII. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 11 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 12 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 18 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 22 of draft resolution XII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. A separate vote has been requested on the seventh preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIII. Is there any objection to this request? There is none. I shall first put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has …
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution XIII as a whole. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XIII as a whole?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Promotion of the right of peoples to peace”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested.
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?

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.73 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The draft decision is entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I call on the representative of the United Kingdom, who wishes to speak in exercise of the right of reply.
Mr. Harrison (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
I am taking the floor to respond to the remarks made by the representative of Argentina on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. The United Kingdom’s position on that issue is well known; it was last set out in detail by the representative of the United Kingdom in his statement in exercise of the right of reply to the statement made by the Foreign Minister of Argentina during the general debat…
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 19. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) before it.

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.73 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia …
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil,…
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “University of Jerusalem ‘Al Quds’ for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Nepal informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 76.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/57/PV.73 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (6)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (148)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegations of Nepal and Pakistan informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 77?

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.105 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Support account for peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We turn next to the two draft decisions. Draft decision I is entitled “Write-off of contingent-owned equipment at liquidated missions”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision II is entitled “Administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the United Nations peacekeeping operations”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 133.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.105 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Conference and support services extended to the Counter-Terrorism Committee in implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001)”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 123.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.97 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Documents and publications of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
I call on the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on one of the draft resolutions just adopted.
Ms. Silot Bravo (Cuba)
The Group of 77 and China have expressed their concern with respect to the implementation of the measures announced by the Secretary-General in his note verbale of 28 February 2002 and in information circular ST/IC/2002/13, which has to a large extent violated General Assembly resolutions on the programme budget for the biennium 2002-2003 and on the calendar of conferences, and because it has had…
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 123.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.97 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Fifth Committee contained in document A/56/735/Add.1. The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 6 of the report, entitled “Programme budget for the biennium 2000-2001”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the sam…
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 122.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.97 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision entitled “Report of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The Acting President
I now call on the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on one of the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Amorós Núñez (Cuba)
We wish to make a statement after the vote on draft resolution II, entitled “Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance”. At the outset, we associate ourselves with the statement made by Venezuela on behalf of the Group of 77 following the adoption of the draft resolution in the Third Committee. …
The Acting President
May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to conclude its consideration of agenda item 117? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.92 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Fifth Committee contained in document A/56/735. The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 6 of that report. The draft resolution, entitled “Programme budget for the biennium 2000-2001”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to ado…
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 122.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.92 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 2002- 2003”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 123. Programme of work
The Acting President
Apart from organizational matters and items that may have to be considered by operation of the rules of procedure of the Assembly, and bearing in mind the action already taken by the Assembly thus far, I should like to propose that the following agenda items remain for consideration during the fifty-sixth session of the General Assembly: agenda items 10 to 12, 17, 18, 20, 22 to 24, 26, 29, 32, 37…

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 19 of its report. The draft decision is entitled “Audit of the operations of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Albania”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 114? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 108? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 110.

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Development Fund for Women”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 56/130).
The President
As announced earlier, action on draft resolution VII will be taken at a later date. Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 112.

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

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

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (47)
✓ Yes (113)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 119? It was so decided. (b) Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Report of the Third Committee (A/56/583/Add.2)
The President
The Assembly has before it 25 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 109 of its report. I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution XXIV will be postponed to a later date, to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will take action on draft resolution XXIV as soon as the report of the Fifth…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures.” A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verd…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Camer…
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, A…
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in electoral processes as an important element for the promotion and protection of human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Ba…
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria…
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, …
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, …
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Protection and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
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, …

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.82 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision, contained in paragraph 21 of the report, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18.

Vote Consensus — A/56/PV.82 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Botswana and Zimbabwe informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Botswana and Zimbabwe informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “University of Jerusalem ‘Al-Quds’ for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Botswana and Zimbabwe informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 87?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/56/PV.82 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (145)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Papua New Guinea, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on the draft resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Ovia (Papua New Guinea)
Papua New Guinea’s position on the question of the right to selfdetermination is well known in this Assembly, and I do not need to repeat it. It is reflected in Papua New Guinea’s affirmative votes in the past. However, as we have all decided, peace cannot be achieved through continued violence, such has been witnessed in the past several months, especially the past two weeks, in the Middle East …
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 88?

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.103 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn next to the two draft decisions. Draft decision I is entitled “Reports of the Office of Internal Oversight Services”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft decision II is entitled “Death and disability benefits”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 153.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.98 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft decision V is entitled “Construction of additional conference facilities at Bangkok and Addis Ababa”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision VI is entitled “Security arrangements at the United Nations Office at Geneva”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft decision VII is entitled “Common services”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision VIII is entitled “Internal and external printing practices of the Organization”. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 117.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 25 of the report. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) before it.

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We come now to draft resolution VI entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VII entitled “University of Jerusalem ‘Al-Quds’ for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The General Assembly has concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 84.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/55/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (150)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution V entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 85?

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Combating the criminal misuse of information technologies”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI, entitled “Strengthening of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 105.

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision entitled “Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination”. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to adopt the draft decision?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 112.

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Fiftieth anniversary of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and World Refugee Day”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 26 of its report. The draft decision is entitled “Documents relating to the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, questions relating to refugees, returnees and displaced persons and humanitarian questions”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft de…
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Dominican Republic, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.
Ms. Álvarez (Dominican Republic)
The delegation of the Dominican Republic abstained in the voting on operative paragraph 20 of draft resolution III, entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, contained in the Third Committee’s report. We would like to state explicitly that operative paragraph 10 of the resolution, which condemns the refoulement of persons seeking asylum, should not be understood to …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 109?

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

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

— Abstain (59)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (102)
Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Sudan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Haiti”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Question of human rights in Afghanistan”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I call on the representative of Bolivia, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.
Mr. Salamanca (Plurinational State of Bolivia)
The delegation of Bolivia voted in favour of draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. My delegation is aware of positive elements that indicate greater progress in the efforts of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to implement human rights in that country. But the Government of Bolivia notes with concern that since 1996, no invitation…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 114. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/55/602/Add.4)
The President
May I take it that the Assembly takes note of the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 114 (d)?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 114?

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

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women”, without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision, entitled “Note by the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Development Fund for Women”, recommended by the Third Committee for adoption. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I call on the representative of France on a point of order.
Ms. De Carne (France)
There are corrections needed for the French version of draft resolution III. I note that the English version is correct, so perhaps it is just the French version where corrections need to be made.
The President
May I take it that the General Assembly decides to take note of the corrections to the French version of the resolution? It was so decided.
The President
I call on the representative of Jordan, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote on one of the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Naber (Jordan)
My delegation abstained in the voting on resolution 55/66, as, early on in the discussions, my delegation believed it was crucial that we include the term “premeditated” before the word “crimes” in the third preambular paragraph and in operative paragraph 1 of the resolution. Without the inclusion of the term “premeditated” in these paragraphs, the scope can include crimes committed in sudden bur…
Mrs. Ahmed (Sudan)
I asked for the floor not to explain the vote that my country cast, but only to note that my country was one of the sponsors of draft resolution IV, “Improvement of the status of women in the United Nations system”, and this fact was not reflected in the report. We trust that the Secretariat will indicate that my country co-sponsored draft resolution IV.
The President
The Assembly takes note of the announcement by the representative of the Sudan regarding its inclusion as one of the sponsors of draft resolution IV. The Assembly is reminded that we are acting on draft resolutions recommended for adoption by the Third Committee, and Member States cannot become additional sponsors in the plenary. Any corrections delegations may have concerning the lists of spons…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Promoting and consolidating democracy”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Honduras informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Strengthening of the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Colombia and Tajikistan advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Tajikistan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour, and the delegations of Chile and Cuba, that they had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “The right to development”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures.” A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegations of Kuwait and Tajikistan informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? [Subsequently, the delegation of Kuwait informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Francis (Jamaica)
My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution II, on the protection of migrants, and supports its general thrust. However, we wish to express some concern over operative paragraph 4, which has several implications for national immigration policy and by extension, for social and economic development. Jamaica supports the welfare and protection of migrants. However, economic circumstances often…
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…

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.88 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled “Working capital fund for the biennium 2000-2001”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly likewise wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
I now call on those representatives wishing to explain their positions on the resolutions just adopted. The European Union expresses its deep appreciation to the coordinator for agenda item 121, Mr. Nester Odaga- Jalomayo of Uganda, for a truly outstanding job. We want to express our gratitude and admiration also to the Controller, Mr. Jean-Pierre Halbwachs, to the Director of the Programme Plan…
Mr. Barnwell (Guyana)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. The adoption of the draft resolutions on which we have just taken action concludes protracted, arduous, intense and painful negotiations. During the entire negotiating process, the Group of 77 and China participated in a spirit of mutual understanding, cooperation and great flexibility. However, we regret to note that some of our …
Mr. Duval (Canada)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the delegations of Australia, New Zealand and Canada in explanation of position following the adoption of the programme budget for the biennium 2000-2001. We are pleased that, overall, fiscal discipline has been maintained. We are also pleased that considerable savings have been achieved to compensate for increased costs. The Fifth Committee agreed to some…
Mr. Belinga-Eboutou (Cameroon)
Cameroon is speaking on behalf of the African Group at this meeting devoted to the budget. Since this is the last meeting of the fifty-fourth session to be held before the third millennium, I would like to convey the views of the African Group on the chairing of our work to date and on the budget. First of all, Mr. President, regarding the way our work has been guided, the African Group is pleas…
Mrs. Aragon (Philippines)
First of all, my delegation would like to associate itself with the statement made by the representative of Guyana speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. My delegation has noted that the level of resources for the biennium 2000-2001, which we have just approved, is lower than the amount proposed by the Secretary-General. My delegation hopes that the level of resources which we have jus…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 121.

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.87 Nov. 28, 1977

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

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.87 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 100. (a) Implementation of Agenda 21 and the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 Report of the Second Committee (A/54/588/Add.1)
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report and on the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of the same report. We turn first to the draft resolution entitled “Implementation of and follow-up to the outcome of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development and the ninete…
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the draft decision entitled “Documents relating to the May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 100?

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”, 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 111?

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

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “High-level Political Signing Conference for the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI, entitled “African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”. Draft resolution VII was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes also to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision, entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the elimination of violence against women”, recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 32 of its report. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I call on the representative of Uganda on a point of order.
Ms. Otiti (Uganda)
With respect to draft resolution VI, just adopted as resolution 54/130, I wish to recall that, as indicated in the Third Committee by the Chairman of the African Group, the correct name of the institution to which the draft resolution refers is the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders. I would request that this correction be reflected in the …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107?

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Follow-up to the International Year of the Family”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision, entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the World
The President
I call on the representative of the United States of America for an explanation of position.
Mr. Rabby (United States of America)
The United States regrets not having been able to co-sponsor resolution 54/121 on the implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons. We joined in the consensus, but we would like to note that the United States cannot support the language in the third preambular paragraph, which amounts to a reaffirmation by all of the States supporting this resolution of obligations …
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 106.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI, entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII, entitled “Improvement of the status of women in the Secretariat”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII, entitled “Revitalization and strengthening of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I call on the representative of Brazil on a point of order.
Mrs. Nicodemus (Brazil)
I would request the Secretariat to note in document A/54/598 that Brazil is an original co-sponsor of resolution 54/134 on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
The President
I call on the representative of Morocco on a point of order.
Mrs. Afifi (Morocco)
I would like it to be noted that my delegation wishes to join the sponsors of resolution 54/133 on traditional or customary practices affecting the health of women and girls.
The President
I call on the representative of the Russian Federation on a point of order.
Mr. Rogov (Russian Federation)
The delegation of the Russian Federation would refer to resolution 54/140 on revitalization and strengthening of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women. In operative paragraph 10, following the words “in the Web site of the Institute”, the words “should be ensured” should be added so that the resolution is fully consistent with the draft as adopted by the T…
The President
I call on the representative of Ecuador on a point of order.
Ms. Martínez (Ecuador)
My delegation wishes to speak in reference to resolution 54/134 on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Like Brazil, Ecuador is also a co-sponsor of the resolution and we ask that our sponsorship be reflected in the report.
Mr. Simón Padrós (Argentina)
My delegation became a co-sponsor of the draft resolution on the United Nations Development Fund for Women, now resolution 54/136, at the time of its adoption in the Third Committee. I wish to state that for the record now, as our sponsorship is not reflected in the report in document A/54/598.
Ms. Štiglic (Slovenia)
Slovenia joined the list of cosponsors on resolution 54/134, entitled “International Day
Mr. Yu Wenzhe (China)
The Chinese delegation is also one of the sponsors of draft resolution III on improvement of the situation of women in rural areas. I hope that China’s name will also be added to the list of sponsors.
Mr. García González (El Salvador)
My delegation also wishes to refer to the draft resolution entitled “United Nations Development Fund for women”. In the Third Committee, my delegation also became a sponsor of this draft, and we would like that to be reflected in the record.
The President
I am advised by the Secretariat that the corrections being made now were made in the Committee and will be added as corrigenda to the report. They were not actually omitted; they will be duly reflected in the corrigenda.
Mr. Aliyu (Nigeria)
My delegation would also like to join as a sponsor of draft resolution II, “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women”.
The President
That will be added.
Ms. de Armas García (Cuba)
My delegation also regrets that it has to refer back to the draft resolution on improvement of the situation of women in rural areas. We would like to make it clear that my delegation had also joined in sponsoring that draft when it was adopted in the Third Committee, and we are not shown on record, so we would also appreciate that correction being made.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Protection of migrants”. A separate vote has been requested on the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VI. As there is no objection to that request, I shall now put to the vote the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VI. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Gambia informed the Secretariat that it had intended t…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution VI as a whole. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IX, entitled “Human rights and terrorism”.A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Gambia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam,…
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Gambia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”.
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Human rights and mass exoduses”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, C…
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution XVIII. I see no objection to that request. I shall therefore first put to the vote operative paragraph 8. A recorded…
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The right to development”. Separate votes have been requested on the eighth and thirteenth preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraphs 3 (c), 3 (e), 13, 21 and 22 of draft resolution XX. Are there any objections to this request? I see none. I shall first put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XX, on which a separate vote has be…
The President
I shall now put to the vote the thirteenth preambular paragraph, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 (c), on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 (e), on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
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.

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

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

— Abstain (54)
✗ No (10)
✓ Yes (75)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to draft resolution V, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Situation of human rights in Haiti”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Sudan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Croatia,…
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Situation of human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)”. Separate votes have been requested on section III and on sections I and II of draft resolution IX. I shall first put to the vote section III of draft resolution IX, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vo…
The President
I shall next put to the vote sections I and II of draft resolution IX, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution IX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Gambia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Situation of human rights in Rwanda”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes or position.
Mr. Qin Huasun (China)
I wish to speak in explanation of vote on resolution 54/183 on the situation of human rights in Kosovo. Respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries represent important principles of the United Nations Charter. China is of the view that Kosovo is part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and that the question of Kosovo, …
Mr. Sulaiman (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation abstained in the voting on resolution 54/178 on the human rights situation in Iraq. We regret to note that it contains an attempt to partition that country among the Shi’a, Turkmen and Assyrians, as evidenced in paragraph 3 (j). Syria forcefully rejects this and any attempt to assail the territorial integrity of Iraq and to interfere in the northern part of that country under the pr…
Ms. Zúñiga Achá (Plurinational State of Bolivia)
I wish to speak in explanation of vote in connection with the voting in the Third Committee on the draft resolution on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. My delegation abstained at that time. Now, however, having received specific instructions from the capital, my delegation voted in favour of resolution 54/160.
Mr. Spirollari (Albania)
I should like to explain our vote on resolution 54/183 on the situation of human rights in Kosovo. In the spring of this year, it reached the point of open conflict in Kosovo. The Serbian military and paramilitary, accompanied by the police forces and thugs, launched the most brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide in Europe since the end of the Second World War. One million ethnic Alba…
Mr. Bhattacharjee (India)
I am speaking in explanation of vote on the resolution on the situation of human rights in Kosovo. India voted against the resolution because it is inconsistent with the manner in which the question of human rights violations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia has been treated. On the one hand, we have but one resolution on the situation of human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic …
Mr. Naber (Jordan)
My delegation would like to mention, with reference to draft resolutions II and VII, that any unanimity on human rights should The issue of human rights in all countries is legitimately a main concern for the world as a whole. In this respect, international monitoring of human rights standards could have a bearing on the sensitive issue of State sovereignty. Nevertheless, this sovereignty cannot…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. I call on the representative of Finland on a point of order.
Mr. Schalin (Finland)
I wish to make a small number of editorial comments on some of the texts we have just adopted. In draft resolution III, entitled “Human rights situation in Iraq”, in the seventh preambular paragraph, at the end of the second line on that page, Security Council resolution 1153 (1998) should be replaced by Security Council resolution 1175 (1998), as in document A/C.3/54/L.60 adopted in the Third C…
The Acting President
I call on the representative of the Russian Federation on a point of order.
Mr. Rogov (Russian Federation)
My delegation would also like to bring to the Assembly’s attention a number of technical inaccuracies in the draft resolutions just adopted. Turning to draft resolution VIII, on “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”, on page 11 of the English text, in the second line of paragraph 45, the document number in parentheses should read “A/C.3/54/L.97” instead of “L.96”. On page 39 of the English text…
The Acting President
May I take it that the Assembly takes note of the report of the Third Committee?

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision contained in paragraph 24 of the report. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee).

Vote Consensus — A/54/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Haiti informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We come now to draft resolution VI entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII entitled “University of Jerusalem Al-Quds' for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 88?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/54/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (56)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn last to draft resolution V, entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 89? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.93 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision V, entitled “Biennial programme of work of the Fifth Committee for 1999-2000”, without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision VI, entitled “Items for consideration by the Fifth Committee during the resumed fifty-third session of the General Assembly”, without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Powles (New Zealand)
This brief explanation of position on the resolution on results-based budgeting is being delivered on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the delegations of the following countries have asked to be associated with it: the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu — in all, 10 Member States. Our deleg…
Mr. Schlesinger (Austria)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The General Assembly adopted resolution 41/213 because it wished to improve the financial and administrative functioning of the Organization and to facilitate the agreement among Member States on the programme budget. The concept of a budget outline was introduced and has since been a pillar of the budgetary process. It is for this reas…
Ms. Buergo Rodríguez (Cuba)
My delegation joined the consensus on resolution 53/206 on the proposed programme budget outline for the biennium 2000-2001, which we have just adopted. However, my delegation would like to make a few brief comments, particularly in connection with some concerns expressed by my delegation during the informal consultations, which, in the interest of consensus, we did not press. First of all, we …
Mr. Jaremczuk (Poland)
My delegation wishes to inform the Assembly that we have decided to align ourselves with the statement made earlier by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union.
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 112.

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.85 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 103?

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, in particular its technical cooperation capacity”.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 101?

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

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI, entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I call on the representative of Armenia point of order.
Mr. Abelian (Armenia)
I would like to make the following points in reference to the report contained in document A/53/620. On page 2 of the document, the list of documents that were before the Third Committee for consideration refers, under sub-item (j), to a letter dated 17 November 1998 from the Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, contained in document A/…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105?

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

— Abstain (56)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (69)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn now to draft resolution V, entitled, “Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms”. Draft resolution V was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Strengthening of United Nations actions in the human rights field through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. Draft resolution XI was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes also to adopt the draft resolution?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Follow-up to the United Nations Year for Tolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “The human genome and human rights”. Draft resolution XIII was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1995-2004, and public information activities in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Under rule 90 of the rules of procedure, the amendment is voted on first. The Assembly will therefore take a decision …
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XV, as amended, reflecting the oral revision of the amendment?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Azerbaijan and Bahrain informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour, and the delegation of the Czech Republic had intended to abstain.]
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.
Ms. King (United States of America)
In the Third Committee, the United States delegation voted against draft resolution XVI, on the right to development, and did so again here in plenary meeting. We had hoped until the final stages of consultations before the Committee took action that we would be able to negotiate compromises that would have allowed us to join consensus. We believe that the effort failed because the draft resoluti…
Mr. Felten (Germany)
With regard to resolution 53/152, entitled “The human genome and human rights”, I would like to draw the attention of the Assembly to the explanation of vote that the German delegation made on the occasion of the adoption of this draft resolution in the Third Committee. For the reasons set out in that explanation, Germany is not yet in a position to decide upon the implementation of the Universa…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 110? It was so decided. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/53/625/Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it 10 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 55 of its report. I shall put the 10 draft resolutions to the Assembly one by one. After all the decisions have been taken, representatives will again have the opportunity to explain their vote. I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes or positions before the voting on…
Mr. Al-Ethary (Yemen)
My delegation wishes to explain its vote on the draft resolutions before the Assembly. The democratic process that began in my country after unification in 1990 has consecrated human rights in Yemen, constitutionally, legally and in practice. This process has also been conducive to a widespread climate of political freedom and freedom of the press — there are more than 100 newspapers and party b…
Mr. Kamal (Pakistan)
My delegation wishes to explain its position on draft resolution X, contained in document A/53/625/Add.3, entitled “Situation of human rights in Afghanistan”. We fully understand that the human rights situation in various parts of Afghanistan is a cause of international concern. We are confident that this situation will improve once peace returns to that war-ravaged country, and we urge reconcil…
Mr. Nesho (Albania)
I should like to speak in explanation of vote before the voting on draft resolution IX, entitled “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”. Albania has for a number of years been the main author of the resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”. Since 1992, the General Assembly has addressed the situation of human rights in Kosovo with particular concern through its resolutions 47/147…

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.78 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision contained in paragraph 35 of the report. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision, entitled “Question of Gibraltar”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee). Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples Draft resolutions (A/53/L.58, A/53/23 (Part II), Chapter III, para. 12)
The Acting President
The General Assembly will now take action on the draft resolutions submitted under this item. We shall now proceed to consider draft resolution A/53/L.58 and the draft resolution contained in paragraph 12, part II, chapter III, of the report of the Special Committee (A/53/23). The Assembly will first take a decision on draft resolution A/53/L.58, entitled “Implementation of the Declaration on t…
The Acting President
The Assembly will next take a decision on the draft resolution contained in paragraph 12 of part II, chapter III, of the report of the Special Committee (A/53/23), entitled “Dissemination of information on decolonization”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Aze…
The Acting President
I now call on the representative of the United Kingdom, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote after the voting. May I remind him that explanations of vote are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Eldon (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
I regret that my delegation has found it again necessary to vote against resolution 53/68, on the implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, and resolution 53/69, on the dissemination of information on decolonization. The latter text does contain elements which, as an administering Power, the United Kingdom welcomes. In particular, we not…
The Acting President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 18?

Vote Consensus — A/53/PV.78 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn next to draft resolution V, entitled “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Solomon Islands informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We come now to draft resolution VI, entitled “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Solomon Islands informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “University of Jerusalem Al-Quds' for Palestine Refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 83?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.82 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 116. Joint Inspection Unit Report of the Fifth Committee (A/52/842)
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take action on the draft decision recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 6 of its report. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote; may I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 118.

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.79 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 1998-1999”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
I call now on delegations wishing to explain their positions on the draft resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Maddens (Belgium)
The European Union would like first of all to thank the coordinator for this item in the Fifth Committee, Mr. Carlos Dante Riva of Argentina, and the Chairman of the Fifth Committee, Ambassador Chowdhury of Bangladesh, for their efforts to produce consensus texts for draft resolutions on the programme budget for the biennium 1998-1999. The European Union welcomes the decision to undertake during…
Mr. Odaga-Jalomayo (Uganda)
Let me begin by associating my delegation with the statement so eloquently made by the Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, Ambassador Daudi Mwakawago. I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate the Chairman of the Fifth Committee, Mr. Anwarul Karim Chowdhury of Bangladesh, and his Bureau, for a job well done. I also wish to thank all the coordinators of the informal consultations on the v…
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 116. I should like to take this opportunity to pay special tribute to the Chairman of the Fifth Committee, Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury of Bangladesh, and to the Coordinator of the informal consultations on agenda item 116 on the proposed programme budget for the biennium 1998-1999, Mr. Carlos Dante Riva of Argentina, for thei…
The President
Apart from organizational matters on items that may have to be considered by operation of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, and bearing in mind the action already taken by the Assembly at its 31st, 35th, 39th, 42nd, 47th, 49th, 50th, 54th, 57th, 67th, Item 10 Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization Item 11 Report of the Security Council Item 16 (b) Electio…

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft decision V is entitled “Biennial programme of work of the Second Committee for 1998-1999”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision V?
The President
In accordance with the decision taken at the beginning of this meeting, I now give the floor to the representative of Luxembourg.
Mrs. Lucas (Luxembourg)
I have the honour to take the floor on behalf of the European Union. The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union — Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia — and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association country, member of the European Economic Area, Iceland, align themselves with thi…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee?

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme, particularly its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 103?

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Assistance to unaccompanied refugee minors”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107?

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

Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled 'Strengthening of the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Protection of United Nations personnel”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, 1995-2004, and public information activities in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights”.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Strengthening of United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Human rights and mass exoduses”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. A recorded vote has been requested. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Australia, the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain; the delegation of Ghana had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We next turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 63 of part III of the report. The Third Committee adopted the draft decision, entitled “Award of human rights prizes in 1998”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to make statements in explanation of vote or position.
Mr. Najem (Lebanon)
My delegation has asked to speak in explanation of vote At the outset, I wish to stress that Lebanon vigorously condemns all acts of terrorism and believes that terrorism is one of the most terrible scourges of democratic societies. My delegation reiterates its commitment to cooperating fully in the context of any just, equitable and impartial international effort to combat terrorism. In fact, L…
Mrs. Castro de Barish (Costa Rica)
The delegation of Costa Rica wishes to explain its non-participation in the voting on draft resolution I, entitled “Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes”. We can support many of the principles enunciated and paragraphs contained in the text. However, we do not support the content of the seventh prea…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 112?

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI, entitled “Traffic in women and girls”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII, entitled “Traditional or customary practices affecting the health of women and girls”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the advancement of women”, recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 33 of the report. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I call on the representative of Yemen, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of position.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105?

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

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

— Abstain (57)
✗ No (16)
✓ Yes (87)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Situation of human rights in Iraq”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VI, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled “Situation of human rights in Cuba”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Nigeria”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Situation of human rights in Afghanistan”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Situation of human rights in Rwanda”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Mali informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
We turn now to the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 45 of part IV of the report. The Third Committee adopted the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives”, without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to make statements in explanation of vote. India is committed to the promotion and protection of all human rights everywhere in the world. India is also committed to the preservation and protection of the territorial integrity, national sovereignty and independence of Member States of the United Nations. India also firmly adheres to the Charter …
Mrs. Cornette (Guyana)
My delegation takes the floor in explanation of vote after the voting with regard to draft resolutions VI and XI of document A/52/644/Add.3. While our delegation voted in favour of draft resolution VI, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”, we would like to place on record our reservations regarding operative paragraph 4 (g), which calls for the regulation of capit…
Mr. Myaing (Myanmar)
My delegation voted against draft resolution VI, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran” in the Committee and has continued to maintain that position at this plenary meeting. The reason we requested the floor today is to bring the attention of the Assembly to operative paragraph 4 (g), which is connected with the issue of capital punishment. The language used therein …
Mr. Rodríguez San Martín (Plurinational State of Bolivia)
The General Assembly has taken a decision on the draft resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in Cuba”, which expresses the international community's concern at the situation regarding fundamental freedoms in Cuba, on the basis of the report submitted by the Special Rapporteur. The Bolivian delegation voted in favour of this draft resolution because we are convinced that the full and effe…
Mr. Xie Bohua (China)
I would like to make the following statement regarding our position under agenda item 112 (c) on draft resolution III, “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”. Respect for State sovereignty and territorial integrity is an important principle of the Charter of the United Nations. On the basis of this principle, the delegation of China is never in favour of consideration, under the agenda item on hu…
Ms. Foo (Singapore)
When the draft resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran was acted on in the Third Committee, a total of 10 delegations placed on record their reservations on the statement on capital punishment contained in operative paragraph 4 (g). Today, a further three delegations have also recorded their reservations on the paragraph which is now contained in draft resoluti…
Mr. Dlamini (Eswatini)
First, on the question of human rights in Nigeria, our position is that we abstain, as it was in the Third Committee. Still on the subject of Nigeria, our belief that we should abstain emanates from the fact that a lot of good is being done in Nigeria. Even the report or communiqué of the Commonwealth summit of Heads of State indicated that a lot of good is being done in Nigeria. The elections w…
Mr. Choe Myong Nam (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation voted against the draft resolutions on the human rights situations in various countries, including the Islamic Republic of Iran. My delegation does not agree with the manner in which the human rights situations of those countries are handled. My delegation has always maintained its position that a politicized approach to the human rights issue cannot in any way contribute to intern…
Mr. Ndiaye (Senegal)
My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)” when it was submitted to the Third Committee. The Rapporteur made several comments, in particular on capital punishment, which is still part of our national legislation and on w…
Mrs. Castro de Barish (Costa Rica)
Costa Rica co-sponsored draft resolution XI, on the situation of human rights in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). We wish to reiterate our support for the seventh preambular paragraph, which refers to the reports of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights concerning the human rights sit…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote after the voting. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 112? (d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (Part V) (A/52/644/Add.4)
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”, …

Vote Recorded Vote — A/52/PV.69 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (7)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (78)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn last to draft resolution V, entitled “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, …
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic who wishes to make a statement in explanation of vote.
Mr. Wehbe (Syrian Arab Republic)
It will be extremely difficult to express the depth of our appreciation to the Member States that sponsored and voted in favour of the draft resolution on the occupied Syrian Golan, whether in the Fourth Committee or in this Assembly. This is particularly so since voting in favour of the draft resolution by such an overwhelming majority constitutes a clear message which coincides with today's Un…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 87?

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.69 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to draft resolution V, “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We come now to draft resolution VI, “Palestine refugees' properties and their revenues”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, “University of Jerusalem Al-Quds' for Palestine refugees”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazi…
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Israel, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Tourgeman (Israel)
My delegation considers the Palestinian refugee problem as a purely humanitarian problem and cooperates fully with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). My delegation would have supported the draft resolutions on UNRWA, which could have also been combined into one or two instead of seven draft resolutions, had they not included a paragraph wit…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 86? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/51/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (140)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
Lastly, we shall turn to draft resolution V, “The occupied Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Mali, Mozambique and Namibia advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
I shall now call upon the representative of Swaziland, who has asked to make a statement in explanation of vote.
Mr. Dlamini (Eswatini)
My delegation does not intend to cause any troubles with regard to the President’s tight schedule. However, I feel I would not have done my duty were I not to explain my delegation’s votes. It should be noted that in the Fourth Committee, my delegation participated only half way owing to some changes in the delegation. As a result, we might appear to be more active in the plenary meeting. Howeve…

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

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 101?

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision entitled “Report of the Secretary-General on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women” recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 26 of the report. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I now call on the representative of the Philippines, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mrs. Limjuco (Philippines)
I wish to note that in the resolution entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”, the name of one of the sponsors is missing, and that I shall take this up with the Secretariat. Furthermore, as regards draft resolution II (resolution 51/66), entitled “Traffic in women and girls”, the names of many sponsors are missing, and I should like to read them out. In the draft resolution entitled “…
The President
The Assembly takes note of the statement made by the representative of the Philippines. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 103?

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V, entitled “New international humanitarian order”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI, entitled “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, without a vote.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Follow-up to the United Nations Year for Tolerance”.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strengthening of the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Human rights and extreme poverty”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Right to development”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Against: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania…
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Burkina Faso, Congo and Niger informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of Poland had intended to vote against; the delegation of Vanuatu had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education and public information activities in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Strengthening of United Nations action in the human rights field through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I call on the representative of the Philippines to make a statement in explanation of position.
Mrs. Limjuco (Philippines)
I would like to comment on resolution 51/101, entitled “Culture of peace”, and our understanding of it. It has been our understanding that the culture of peace is based on the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter on respect for human rights, democracy, tolerance, dialogue, cultural diversity and reconciliation. It has also been our understanding that the culture of peace seeks to …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 110?

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

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

— Abstain (55)
✗ No (11)
✓ Yes (91)
Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Human rights in Haiti”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VI, entitled “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VII entitled “The situation of human rights in the Sudan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled “Situation of human rights in Cuba”. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Is…
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Rape and abuse of women in the areas of armed conflict in the former Yugoslavia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI, orally revised by the Rapporteur, is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)”. A recorded vote was requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII, as orally revised by the Rapporteur, is entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XII, as orally revised?
The President
We now turn to the two draft decisions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 72 of document A/51/619/Add.3. We turn first to draft decision I, entitled “Situation of human rights in Estonia and Latvia”, which the Third Committee adopted by consensus. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with human rights questions: human rights situations and reports of Special Rapporteurs and Representatives”. The Third Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes on the resolutions just adopted.
Mrs. Albright (United States of America)
The United States strongly supports this resolution on the human rights situation in Burma, and I congratulate my colleagues from Sweden for the skill and commitment with which they drafted and secured agreement to it. This resolution reflects the consensus view of the Members of the United Nations, a view premised on the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the principles enshrined in the U…
Mr. Mukhopadhaya (India)
I wish to refer to draft resolution VI (resolution 51/111) on the situation of human rights in Kosovo, contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/51/619/Add.3). India is committed to the promotion and protection of all human rights in all States. India is also committed to the preservation and protection of the territorial integrity, national sovereignty and independence of States Members…
Mr. Horoi (Solomon Islands)
My delegation would like briefly to provide an explanation of vote after the voting in reference to draft resolution VIII in document A/51/619/Add.3, “Situation of human rights in Cuba”. My delegation abstained in the voting on that resolution. Solomon Islands is committed to the advance and protection of human rights. We vote for resolutions written in that spirit, and we commend the balanced a…
Mr. Xie Bouchua (China)
The Chinese delegation would like to explain its vote on draft resolution VI under agenda item 110 (c), “Situation of human rights in Kosovo”. Respect for State sovereignty and territorial integrity is a basic principle enshrined in the United Nations Charter. That principle should be strictly adhered to in all international relations. In the view of the Chinese delegation, Kosovo is part of the…
Mrs. Limjuco (Philippines)
When draft resolution VI, “Situation of human rights in Kosovo,” was adopted in the Third Committee, we reserved our right to speak here today in explanation of vote. The Philippines abstained in the voting on the situation of human rights in Kosovo. While we condemn in no uncertain terms the violations of human rights and repression and discrimination perpetrated against the Albanian ethnic pop…
Mr. Sepelev (Russian Federation)
First of all, my delegation would like to note that the work of the Secretariat has not been fully satisfactory in the course of this plenary meeting. The rule that the Secretariat is trying to establish is not really in accordance with the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, by which we should of course be guided. We would like to request more accurate work. We wish to draw to the Assem…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 110?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.120 Nov. 28, 1977

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.100 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled “Working Capital Fund for the biennium 1996-1997”, was adopted by the Fifth Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives wishing to speak in explanation of position.
Ms. Goicochea (Cuba)
We have just adopted the programme budget for the biennium 1996-1997, which is of special importance for the United Nations and for the international community in general, for without question it is a budget of change. It is a budget of change because concepts are changed; they now seem to be corporate concepts. The Organization’s commitment to the decisions of its Member States is changed, beca…
Mr. Hanson (Canada)
My delegation welcomes the adoption without a vote of the programme budget for the biennium 1996-1997. My delegation attaches particular importance to consensus decision-making in budgetary matters and therefore wishes to express its appreciation to you, Sir; to our coordinators, Mr. Martin Sharp of Australia and Mr. Movses Abelian of Armenia; and to all other representatives who participated in …
Mr. Gomersall (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
My delegation is grateful for this opportunity to explain its position on the Working Capital Fund resolution, resolution 50/218, on which my delegation joined a consensus in the interests of concluding agreement on a hard-won budget settlement. With hindsight, my delegation would have preferred, as others would, to have had more time to debate the important issues of principle, over which we we…
Mr. Birenbaum (United States of America)
Ambassador Albright had hoped to be here today to present the position of the United States on the adoption of the programme budget, but she was not able to be with us this morning. The United States views the adoption of the United Nations programme budget for 1996-1997 with mixed feelings. The budget is higher than we would have preferred and recommended. For that reason, we cannot fully suppo…
Mr. Rowe (Australia)
My delegation welcomes the adoption of the programme budget for the biennium 1996 to 1997 without a vote. As the Rapporteur of the Fifth Committee said in introducing the reports of the Fifth Committee, the Australian delegation, through Mr. Martin Sharp, was closely involved in the negotiations as coordinator. On behalf of Mr. Sharp, I wish to express our appreciation for the kind words that hav…
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 116 and of all the reports of the Fifth Committee. Programme of work
The President
Apart from organizational matters and items that may have to be considered by operation of the rules of procedure of the Assembly, and bearing in mind the action already taken by the Assembly at its 46th, 68th, 76th, 78th, 82nd, 89th, 93rd, 95th, 96th, 98th, 99th and Item 10 Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization Item 12 Report of the Economic and Social Council Item 1…

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.99 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “The role of the United Nations Development Fund for Women in eliminating violence against women”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.25/Rev.1. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that th…
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.27. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the advancement of women”, contained in paragraph 35 of document A/50/630. The draft decision was adopted by the Third Committee. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/50/PV.99 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (79)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (9)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “National institutions for the promotion and protection of The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.38. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.40. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Strengthening of the rule of law”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.42. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.48. Draft resolution IX was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Human rights in the administration of justice”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.49. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Human rights and mass exoduses”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.51/Rev.1. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.55. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Right to development”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.57. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.59. We shall now begin the voting process. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.61/Rev.1. Draft resolution XV was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Strengthening of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights/Centre for Human Rights”. It corresponds to Third Committee document A/C.3/50/L.62/Rev.1. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I call now on the representative of Mexico, who has asked to speak in explanation of vote.
Mrs. Espinosa (Mexico)
The Government of Mexico supports respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes, and therefore voted in favour of draft resolution I, on that subject, contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/50/635/Add.2). We wish, however, to state that
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 112. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (Part IV) (A/50/635/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it 13 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 76 of Part IV of its report and a draft decision recommended in paragraph 77. I shall call first on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position before action is taken on these recommendations.
Mr. Alaideroos (Yemen)
I wish to put on record the position of my delegation on the draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee under agenda item 112 (c), which relate to the human rights situation in various States. Since its founding, the Republic of Yemen has consistently pursued a policy of respect for and of upholding human rights. It has opted for democracy and political pluralism; it has laid down laws …
Mr. Borda (Colombia)
My delegation would like to state, for the record, that with regard to draft resolution XI, entitled “Situation of human rights in Cuba”, on which the Colombia cannot but welcome the agreements on migration reached by Cuba and the United States of America. These meet the need that has been felt to provide a sensible framework for migration flows. In addition, Colombia welcomes the economic refor…
Mr. Fernández Palacias (Cuba)
I should like to explain the vote that Cuba will cast on draft resolution XI, entitled “Situation of human rights in Cuba”. The General Assembly is about to enter a new stage in an exercise that has been one of the worst injustices in the recent history of this Organization, thought up and imposed by the super-Power which does not conceal its efforts to crush the ideals of freedom and social jus…
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…

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.97 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.97 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 109?

Vote Consensus — A/50/PV.96 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 22 of the report, which the Second Committee recommended for adoption by the General Assembly. The draft decision is entitled “Note by the Secretary- General on negotiations on an international code of conduct on transfer of technology”. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I now call on the representative of Spain, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of position.
Ms. Menendez (Spain)
I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the European Union following the adoption of draft resolution III in document A/50/617/Add.1, entitled, “Specific actions related to the particular needs and problems of land-locked developing countries”. The European Union joined the consensus on this resolution, but wishes to make it clear that we do not believe that geographical conditions in themsel…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 95? (b) Human settlements Report of the Second Committee (Part III) (A/50/617/Add.2) The draft resolution, entitled “Commission on Human Settlements”, was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 95?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.106 Nov. 28, 1977

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

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled “Comprehensive consideration and review of the problems of refugees, returnees, displaced persons and related migratory movements”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution VI, entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”, was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 31 of its report. The draft decision, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the report of the United Nations High Commissioner
The President
I call now on those representatives who wish to make statements in explanation of position.
Mr. Kuehl (United States of America)
I would like to explain the position of my Government on draft resolution VI, entitled “Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa”, which the General Assembly has just adopted. The United States appreciates the difficulty of drafting language which encompasses the vast and diverse issues surrounding refugee flows in Africa. It is for that very reason that we have in past …
Ms. Fertekligil (Türkiye)
With respect to draft resolution I, “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”, which has just been adopted, my delegation wants to stress that Turkey considers the provision of temporary protection to be an activity that falls within the sole purview and national jurisdiction of the competent authorities of the receiving country. We believe that such protection can be granted …
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Violence against women migrant workers”.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Traffic in women and girls”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Improvement of the status of women in the Secretariat”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We turn next to the two draft decisions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 38 of its report. Draft decision I is entitled “Consideration of the request for the revision of article 20, paragraph 1, of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women”. The Third Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to …
The President
Draft decision II, entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the advancement of women”, was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft decision?

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

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 21 of part I of its report. The draft decision, entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development, including questions relating to the world social situation and to youth, ageing, disabled persons and the family”, was adopted by the…
The President
We shall now consider part II of the report of the Third Committee (A/49/605/Add.1). The Assembly has before it the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 5 of part II of its report. The draft decision is entitled “Provisional rules of procedure for the World Summit for Social Development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 95? Agenda item 96 Crime prevention and criminal justice: report of the Third Committee (A/49/606)
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 25 of its report and the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 26. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution I w…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Ninth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders”. I call on the representative of Bahrain on a point of order.
Mr. Al-Dosari (Bahrain)
I wish to inform the General Assembly that my delegation has become a sponsor of draft resolution II, entitled “Ninth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders” and contained in document A/49/606.
The President
I should like to inform delegations that corrections to lists of sponsors in reports should be given to the Rapporteur of the Committee or to the Secretariat. They will see that those corrections are made.
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Strengthening the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice programme, particularly its technical cooperation capacity”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Naples Political Declaration and Global Action Plan against Organized Transnational Crime”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 26 of its report. The draft decision is entitled “Document considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of crime prevention and criminal justice”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I now call on the representative of the United Kingdom who wishes to make a statement in explanation of position.
Mr. Vaughn-Fenn (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The United Kingdom joined the consensus on the resolution entitled “Naples Political Declaration and Global Action Plan against Organized Transnational Crime”, despite substantial reservations of a technical and procedural nature, because it did not wish to mute the resolution’s political message - But the United Kingdom does not believe that a conference on a specific sector of United Nations-r…
The President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of position. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to conclude its consideration of agenda item 96?

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

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 101?

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

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 100?

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

— Abstain (35)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (88)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Right to Development”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Human rights and terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Alternative approaches and ways and means within the United Nations system for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Development of public information activities in the field of human rights”.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran advised the Secretariat that it had intended not to participate in the voting.]
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Summary or arbitrary executions”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Strengthening of the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Strengthening of the Centre for Human Rights of the Secretariat”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn now to the draft decision in paragraph 69 of part III of the report entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”. The draft decision was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly…
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Sreenivasan (India)
My delegation has gladly joined the consensus on draft resolution VII, entitled We are gratified that the international community has endorsed our view that the violation, indeed the destruction, of human rights, particularly the right to life of innocent and law-abiding citizens by terrorists on any pretext should be condemned, and that global measures should be taken not only to combat terrori…
Mr. Rezvani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation is of the view that certain elements of draft resolution XII, entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing the effectiveness of periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization” and contained in document A/49/610/Add.2, are not consistent with the practices or the Charter of the United Nations. Therefore, we chose — I repeat, we chose — not …
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. May I take it that it is now the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 100?
The President
I call on the representative of Cuba, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote before the voting.
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…

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

— Abstain (51)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (36)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now call on the representative of the Republic of Korea, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Kwang Jae Lee (Republic of Korea)
After careful reconsideration, the Republic of Korea delegation voted in favour of draft resolution II. Our policy of principle with respect to the situation in the Middle East is that a just and lasting peace should be achieved in the region. To attain such a necessary goal, the current peace process must proceed with the full participation of the parties concerned and with the support of the i…
The President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 94?

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

— Abstain (23)
✓ Yes (133)
Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Report of the Committee for Development Planning: general review of the list of the least developed countries”. It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Strengthening information systems for Africa’s recovery and sustainable development”. The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Preventive action and intensification of the struggle against malaria in developing countries, particularly in Africa”. It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We will now turn to the draft decisions contained in paragraph 50 of document A/49/726. Draft decision I is entitled “Documents relating to the Economic and Social Council”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Biennial programme of work for the Second Committee for 1995-1996”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes.
Mr. Ghebremariam (Eritrea)
My delegation joins those that have expressed condolences to the United States delegation on the death of Mr. Bradford Morse. Draft resolution V, which the General Assembly has just adopted by consensus and which is contained in paragraph 49 of document A/49/726, adds my country to the list of least developed countries. Joining the least developed countries is not a happy occasion. Indeed, the …
The President
We have heard the last statement in explanation of vote. I now call on the representative of Kyrgyzstan, who wishes to make a statement.
Mr. Aitmatov (Kyrgyzstan)
My delegation would like to join others in expressing condolences to the delegation of the United States on the passing away of the former Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Mr. Bradford Morse. Allow me, on behalf of the President, the Government and all the people of Kyrgyzstan, to express deepest gratitude and sincerest appreciation for the resolution (49/129) just adop…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee? The situation in Central America: procedures for the establishment of a firm and lasting peace and progress in fashioning a region of peace, freedom, democracy and development Report of the Secretary-General (A/…
The President
Members will recall that the Assembly concluded its debate on agenda item 42 at its 70th meeting, on 29 November 1994. The Assembly has before it draft resolution A/49/L.35/Rev.1. The following countries have become co-sponsors of that draft resolution: Colombia, Ireland, Suriname and Venezuela. I call upon the representative of Costa Rica to introduce the revised draft resolution.
Mrs. Castro de Barish (Costa Rica)
The delegation of Costa Rica, on its own behalf and on behalf of the other Central American States — El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama — wishes to associate itself with those who have expressed condolences on the death of Ambassador Bradford Morse, who served as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme with great skill and sensitivity. We convey our heart…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution A/49/L.35/Rev.1. The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of draft resolution A/49/L.35 is contained in document A/49/793. I should like to point out that this report is valid for draft resolution A/49/L.35/Rev.1. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt draft resolution A/49/L.35/Rev.1?
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 42.

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Observance of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution VI was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Convention on Biological Diversity”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Fisheries bycatch and discards and their impact on the sustainable use of the world’s living marine resources”. It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “International Day for Biological Diversity”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 44 of part VII of its report. Draft decision I, entitled “Large-scale pelagic drift-net fishing and its impact on the living marine resources of the world’s oceans and seas”, was adopted by the Second
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Documents relating to environment and sustainable development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their positions.
Mr. Chiranond (Thailand)
Thailand attaches great importance to the proper preservation and management of the living marine resources in the world’s oceans and seas, which is an important principle contained in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and Agenda 21, as well as in draft resolution VI. We feel that the draft resolution represents a step towards ensuring the sustainability of marine resources. For…
Mr. Horiguchi (Japan)
Now that we have adopted the report containing the draft resolution entitled “Fisheries bycatch and discards and their impact on the sustainable use of the world’s living marine resources”, my delegation would like to emphasize the importance of taking full and proper account of the best scientific information available. In this connection, my delegation would like to call the General Assembly’s…
Mr. Burhan (Türkiye)
First, we would like to express our deep condolences on the death of Mr. Bradford Morse, former Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. For the record, Turkey would like to make the following statement on the resolution just adopted by consensus which is entitled “Support for the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Programme” and is contained in…
The President
We have heard the last representative in explanation of position.
Ms. Bohn (United States of America)
On behalf of my Government I should like to thank our 56 co-sponsors for their support of the GLOBE resolution. This initiative will link schoolchildren, teachers and scientists worldwide, energize scientific and environmental education and contribute to scientific research — with the goal of enhancing our ability to protect the health of the planet and contribute to the promotion of sustainable …
The President
In part II of its report, the Second Committee informs the Assembly that no action was taken under sub-item (a) of agenda item 89. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to take note of part II of the report of the Second Committee and to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 89?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 7 of Part III of its report. The draft resolution, entitled “Protection of global climate for present and future generations of Mankind”, was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 89?

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “United Nations International Symposium on Trade Efficiency”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Transit environment in the landlocked States in Central Asia and their transit developing neighbours”. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their positions.
Mr. Belhimeur (Algeria)
I should like at the outset, on behalf of the States members of the Group of 77 and China, to express heartfelt condolences to the delegation of the United States of America on the death of Mr. Bradford Morse. On behalf of the Group of 77 and China, allow me to thank delegations present here that have enabled the Assembly to adopt by consensus draft resolution II, entitled “Implementation of the…
Mr. Idrissov (Kazakhstan)
The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan would like first of all to express its deep condolences on the sad demise of Mr. Bradford Morse, a former Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, who made a great contribution to the development activities of the United Nations. The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan welcomes the adoption by consensus of the draft resolutions …
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 88?

Vote Consensus — A/49/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to the three draft decisions contained in paragraph 28 of the report. Draft decision I is entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Question of Pitcairn”.
The President
We turn now to draft decision III, entitled “Question of St. Helena”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 18. The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee).

Vote Consensus — A/48/PV.98 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the two draft decisions recommended by the Fifth Committee.
The President
Draft decision II is entitled "Integrated Management Information System project". Draft decision II was adopted by the Fifth Committee without a vote. May I take it tha the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We have concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 123.

Vote Consensus — A/48/PV.86 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to concluded its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 91?
The President
The Assembly will now consider Part IV of the report (A/47/717/Add.3) of the Second Committee on sub-item (b) of agenda item 91, entitled "Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the 1990s". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of Part IV of its report. That draft resolution was ad…
The President
We will now consider Part V of the report (A/48/717/Add.4) of the Second Committee on sub-item (c) of agenda item 91, entitled "Effective mobilization and integration of women in development". The documents that were before the Second Committee under sub-item (c) of agenda item 91, namely the preliminary version of the 1994 World Survey on the Role of Women in Development (A/48/70-E/1993/16) and …
The President
In its report on sub-item (c) of agenda item 91, the Second Committee informs the General Assembly that no action was taken under sub-item (c). May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to take note of part V of the report of the Second Committee on sub-item (c) of agenda item 91?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 91?
The President
We shall now consider Part VI of the report (A/48/717/Add.5) of the Second Committee on sub-item (d) of agenda item 91, entitled "Economic and technical cooperation among developing countries". I now call on the representative of Spain on a point of order.
Mr. Fernandez-Pita (Spain)
My delegation has not been able to obtain document A/48/717/Add.5 in Spanish. It was not provided to the Spanish Mission, nor is it available from the documents services in this Hall. In these circumstances, in order not to interrupt the examination of the matters at hand,
The President
The observation of the representative of Spain is noted. The Assembly will now take a decision on the two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of part VI of its report (A/48/717/Add.5). Draft resolution I is entitled "Economic and technical cooperation among developing countries". The Second Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it t…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "Cooperation between the United Nations and the Southern African Development Community". The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly also to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 91?
The President
We shall now proceed to the consideration of part VII of the report (A/48/717/Add.6) of the Second Committee on sub-item (e) of agenda item 91, entitled "Environment". The Assembly has before it the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 10 of part VII of its report and the draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 11. The Assembly will first take a dec…
The President
I shall now call on the representative of Belgium, who wishes, on behalf of the European Union, to make a statement in explanation of position.
Mr. Portocarero (Belgium)
The European Union did not oppose the consensus on the resolution on strengthening the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). We do, however, want to stress that operative paragraph 7 should not be interpreted as a vague call for the holding of meetings at UNEP headquarters without considering the budgetary aspects and other decisive factors, particularly with regard to meetings of technica…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of subitem (e) of agenda item 91?
The President
We shall now consider part VIII of the report (A/48/717/Add.7) of the Second Committee on sub-item (f) of agenda item 91, entitled "Desertification and drought". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 6 of part VIII of its report. The draft resolution, entitled "Drought and desertification", was adopted by the Committee with…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of subitem (f) of agenda item 91?
The President
We shall now consider part IX of the report (A/48/717/Add. 8) of the Second Committee on sub-item (g) of agenda item 91, entitled "Human settlements". The Assembly will now take a decision on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in paragraph 7 of part IX of its report.
The President
Draft resolution II, entitled "Resource mobilization for the implementation of the regional action programme for phase II (1992-1996) of the Transport and Communications Decade for Asia and the Pacific", is recommended by the Second Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution II?
The President
Draft resolution III, entitled "Global Strategy for Shelter to the Year 2000, is recommended by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution III?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (g) of agenda item 91?

Vote Consensus — A/48/PV.85 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "World Summit for Social Development". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 109?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/628) of the Third Committee on agenda item 110, entitled "Crime prevention and criminal justice". The Assembly will now take a decision on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 18 of that report. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled "United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Crime prevention and criminal justice". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 110?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/629) of the Third Committee on agenda item 111, entitled "Advancement of women". The Assembly will now take a decision on the eight draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 23 of that report. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled "Declaration on the elimination of violence against women". The Third Committee adopte…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "United Nations Development Fund for Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Implementation of the Nairobi Forward-Looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Improvement of the situation of women in rural areas". The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Violence against women migrant workers". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Merger of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women and the United Nations Development Fund for Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I call now on representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Trottier (Canada)
My delegation was pleased to join in the consensus on draft resolution I, "Declaration on the elimination of violence against women". The Declaration is a significant step forward in dealing with a problem that is all too common throughout the world, and in all societies. The Declaration is the first United Nations We are pleased that the Declaration was adopted by consensus. My delegation takes…
Ms. Wong (Australia)
Australia warmly welcomes the adoption by the General Assembly of the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women. Adoption of the Declaration is a significant indication of the international commitment to the elimination of violence against women, and a major step towards that end. Adoption of the Declaration significantly reinforces our common commitment, enshrined in the United Na…
Mrs. LIMJUCO (Philippines)
We welcome the adoption of the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women, and we hope it will be the beginning of a new era for women.
Mr. McKINNON (New Zealand)
I would like to join the representatives of Canada, Australia and the Philippines in extending a particular welcome to the adoption of the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women. My delegation would wish to pay a tribute to those agencies and individuals that have helped develop the Declaration. In the view of my Government, the Declaration is a very important addition to the b…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 111?
The President
We shall now consider the report of the Third Committee (A/48/630) on agenda item 112, entitled "International drug control". The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 7 of that report. The draft resolution is entitled "International action to combat drug abuse and illicit production and trafficking". The Third Committee adopted the draft…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 112?

Vote Consensus — A/47/PV.93 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The PRESIDENt
Draft resolution V is entitled "Summit on the Economic Advancement of Rural Women". Draft resolution V.was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution? Draft resolutiQn Y was adopted (resolution 47/174).
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Impact of the recent evolution of the eCQnomies in transition on the qrowth of the wQrld econQmy, in particular Qn the economic qrQwth and development Qf the developinq cQuntries, as well as on internatiQnal economic cooperation". The SecQnd CQmmittee adopted draft resolution VI withQut a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? …
The President
Draft resQlutiQn VII is entitled "InternatiQnal CQnference on Population and Development". Draft resolution VII was adQpted by the Second Committee without a VQte. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to adQpt the draft resolution? Draft resQlutiQn VII was adopted (resQlution 47/176).
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa, 1991-2000". Draft resQlution VIII was adopted by the SecQnd CQmmittee withQut a vQte. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adQpt the draft resolutiQn? Draft resolutiQn VIII was adQpted (resolutiQn 47/177).
The President
The Assembly will now turn to· th~ three draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 53 of part Ii of its report (A/47/717/Add.1)~ Draft decision I is entitled "Implementation of section II of the annex to General Assembly resolution 32/197 on the restructuring of the economic and social sectors of the United Nations sl'stem". The Second Committee recommends the ad~ptio…
The President
Draft decision II is entitled "Documents relating to the report of the Economic and Social Council". The Second Committee recommends the adoption of ~raft decision II. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft decision II was adopted.
The President
Finally, draft decisi{'n III is entitled "Biennial programme of work for the Second Committee for 1993-1994". The Second Committee recommends the adoption of draft decision Ill. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft decision III was adopted.
The President
I shall call now on representatives wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position. ,Mr. PIRIZ ':BALLON' (Uruguay) (interpretation from Spanish): I wish to explain my delegationis vote on the draft resolution, just adopted, entitled "Economic and social repercussions of the Israeli settlements on the Palestinian people irithe Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem, occupied since 1…
The President
In accordance with General Assembly resolutions 3237 (XXIX) of 22 November 1974, and 43/177 of 15 December 1988, I now call on the Observer of Palestine. Mr. SHREIM (Palestine) (interpretation from Arabic): I should like to thank all the delegations that voted in favour of the draft resolutions related to Palestine. I should also like to draw the attention of members and of the internationa…
The President
May I take it that is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Second Committee? It was so decided. The ~REStDENT: We now turn to parts I and 11 of the report of the Second Committee (A/47/718 and Add.l) on agenda item 78, entitled "Development and international economic co-operation". We shall first co…
The President
We now turn to part 11 (A/47/7l8/Add.l) of the report of the Second Committee. The Assembly will now take action on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 26 of part 11 of its report and on the three draft decisione recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 27 of the same document. The Assem1)ly willtu~p. ,fi~st to; the four draft resolutions.' !…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat Il)". The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in document 1../47/810. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution…
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "An agenda for development". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 47/181).
The President
The Assembly will now take action on the three draft decisions contained in paragraph 27 of document A/47/718/Add.1. J)ra~t; deC:i.s~oli :r 'is enfitled "Inte~l),atiOn.l'con~erenceoifmoney and' finall~E;lfor4eV8.lopment".' ,TheSe:condCol'!llltittee recommended that the General , ,. Af:'Isemb~yadopt the dr~ft decision. May I. take it that the Assel1lblywishes t,o I 'do so? Pra2t decision I w…
The President
Draft decision II' is entitled "Larg8.-scale pelagic drift-net fishing andlts impact on the living marine re'sources of the world's oceans, and seas". The Second Committee adopted draft; decisionII without a vote. May I take it that t',le Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft decision 11 waS adopted.
The President
Draft,decision III is entitle.d "Documents relating to development ~d.int~~nat.ional econornicrcoop~tat:ionn. The Second Committee recommends to~ the Assernbl~t'the adoption of draft decision Ill. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft decision III was adopted• • '.rhe PRESIDENT: We turn now to part III (A/471718/Add.2) of the report of the' Second Committee, on sub-item (…
The President
Draft resolution Il, entitled "Eighth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. The report of the ~ifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in document A/47/802. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution II? Draft resolution 11 was adop…
The President
Draft resolution Ill, entitle.Q"~t;rengthening int!!rnational organization~ in·,the~rea of multilateral trade", ,was adopted by the Second Comm~ttee ~ith~uta vote. May X take. it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewi.se? Draft resolution III was adopted (resoluti()n 47/.184) • • The PRESIDENT: Draft resolution IV, entitled "Commodities", was adopted by the Second Committee without a …
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Specific measures in favour, of island aeveloping countries". The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 47/186).
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Integration of the economies in transition into the world economy". Draft resolution VI was adopted by the Seconi Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 47/187).

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Assistance for the reconstruction and development of El Salvador". (The President) The draft resolution was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 471158).
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Assistance to Benin, the Central African Republic and Madagascar". The Second Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 471159).
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Emergency assistance for humanitarian relief and the economic and social rehabilitation of Somalia”. The draft resolution was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 471160). .
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Economic assistance to Vanuatu". The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VIII was adopted (resolution 47/161).
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "Emergency assistance to the Sudan". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 47/162),
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Special assistance to the front-line States". (The President) The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 471163).
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 53 of its report (A/47/727/Add.l). The draft decision is entitled "Report of the Secretary-General on the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Coordinator". May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? The draft decision was adopted.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 87? It was so decided.
The President
May I now invite the Assembly to turn its attention to the report (A/47/728) of the Second Committee on agenda item 88, "International assistance for the economic rehabilitation of Angola". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. The draft resolution was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote, M…
The President
I now call upon the representative of Angola, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of'vote, Mr. VAN DUNEM "NBINDA" (Angola): First of all, I should.like to thank all the sponsors and the international community for the support and solidarity they have demonstrated towards the Angolan people by the adoption of draft resolution A/47/L.17/Rev.l. As members know, Angola is a country wi…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 881 It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/47/730) of the Second Committee on agenda item 90, "Strengthening of international cooperation and coordination of efforts to study, mitigate and minimize the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster". The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. The report of the Fifth …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 901 It was so decided. T -PRESIDENT: The Assekbly will now consider the report (A/47/731) of the Second COmmitt88 on agenda item 144, entitled "InternatiOnal cooperation and assistance to alleviate the consequences of war in Croatia and to facilitate its recovery". The Assembly will take …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 144? It was so decided. ORGARIZATION OF WORK
The President
In view of the desire of Member States to dispose Of agenda item 152 expeditiously, may I take it that the Assembly wishes to consider this agenda item at this meeting, notwithstanding rule 15 of the rules of procedure, whiah provides that seven days should have elapsed since the item was placed on the agenda? It was so decided.

Vote Consensus — A/47/PV.89 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V. is entitled "Status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid" • A. recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, …
The President
The Assembly will now consider the two draft decisions contained in paragraph 31 of the Third Committee's report (A/47/658). The Third Committee adopted draft decision I, entitled "Elimination of racism and racial discrimination", without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft decision I was adopted.
The President
The Assembly will now turn to draft decision 11, entitled "Adverse consequences for the enjoyment of human rights of political, military, economic and other forms of assistance given to the racist and colonialist regime of South Africa". May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution 111 Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
I call on the representative of Argentina for an explanation of vote. Mr. NIETQ (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Argentina notes that the text of the resolution entitled "Status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid" reveals important progress by comparison with previous resolutions. Nevertheless, we abstained in the vote as we…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 911 It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (11./47/659) of the Third Committee on agenda item 92 entitled "Right of peoples to self-determination". The Assembly will now take decisions on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 19 of its report. After all the decisions have been taken, representatives will again be given an opportunity to explain their vot…
The President
The A.ssembly will now take a decision on draft resolution II, entitled "Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution II was adopted (resolution 47/83).
The President
Finally, we turn to draft resolution Ill, entitled "Use of mercenaries as a means to violate human rights and to impede the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia …
The President
I shall ttow call on those representatives who wish to e~plain their votes or positions. Mr. NIETO (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Argentina has firmly supported, snd will continue firmly to support, in all comFetent multilateral bodies, the principle of the salf-determination of peoples. But we voted against draft resolution I, "Importance of the universal realization of the rig…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its conside~ation of agenda item 92? It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly will now consider parts I and 11 of the report (A/47/703 and Add.l) of the Third Committee on agenda item 93, "Social Development". I now call on the representative of the United States of America, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of vote before the voting. Mr. WATSON (United States of America); The United States strongly supports the convening of a world summit fo…
The President
I shall put the recommendations of the Third Committee contained in parts land 11 of the report to the Assembly one by 'one. After all the decisions have been taken, representatives will again have the opportunity to speak in explanation of vote. The Assembly will now turn to part I of the report (A/47/703) and take decisions on the seven draft resolutions. Draft resolution I is entitled "P…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "International cooperation in combating organized crime". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopteq (resolution 47/87).
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Towards full integration of persons with disabilities into society: a continuing world programme of action". The draft resolution was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 47/88).
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders". The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in document A/47/785. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. !.D_ favour: Afghanistan, Algeria•. Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina…
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "The role of cooperatives in the light of new economic and social trends". The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 47/90).
The President
Draft resolution VII, entitled "Crime prevention and criminal justice". was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to do so? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 47/91).
The President
The Assembly will now turn to part 11 of the report (A/47/703/Add.l) and take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 8 thereof. The draft resolution is entitled "Convening of a world summit for social development". The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in document A/47/788. The …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 93? It was so decided.
The President
We shall now consider the report (A/47/670) of the Third Committee on agenda item 94. "Advancement of women". The Assembly will take a decision on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 17 of its report. Draft resolution I is entitled "Improvement of the status of women in the (President) Secretariat". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution wit…

Vote Consensus — A/45/PV.69 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
As stated earlier, action on draft resolution V will be postponed until Friday. , We have concluded this stage of our consideration of agenda item 108. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee (A/45/766) on agenda item 110, entitled "Enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections". I shall now call on those representatives who wish to …
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the two draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 21 of its report (A/45/766) and on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 22 of that report, Draft resolution I is entitled "Enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections". A recorded vote has been requested. A record…
The President
We now turn to draft resolution II, entitled "Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bol…
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 22 of its report (A/45/766). This draft decision, which is entitled "Respect for the will of the people of Myanmar", was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? The draft decision was adoDted. * Subsequently, the delegations of Czechoslovaki…
The President
I request the representative of El Salvador to end his statement, as his 10 minutes are up. Mr* CASTANEDA CORNEJO (El Salvador) (interpretation from Spanish): In connection with draft resolution XXII, "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador", contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/45/838) on agenda item 12, "Report of the Economic and Social Council", we…
The President
The Assembly has before it 24 draft resolutions and two draft decisions recommended by the Third.Committee in part I of its report (A/45/838) and one draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in part II (A/45/838/Add.l). The Assembly will take a decision on only 23 of the 24 draft reSOlUtiOns contained in part I of the report of the Third Committee, that is, draft resolutions I to …
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled '%uman rights and mass exoduses*@. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution II was adorrted (resolution 451153). 16he PRESIDENT; Draft resolution III is entitled "Assistance to refugees in Somalia". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote, …
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Assistance to voluntary returnees and displaced persons in Chad". The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote, May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VI was adooted (resolution 4511'56).
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons in Djibouti". In the Third Committee the draft resolution was adopted without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VII was adonted (resolution 451157). m PRESIDEQ: Draft resolution VIIL is entitled "Draft International Convention on the Protection of the Ri…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IX, entitled "Assistance to refugees and displaced persons in Malawi". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 451159).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution X, entitled *Situation of refugees in the Sudan". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution X was adoom (resolution 45/160).
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Assistance to refugees and returnees in Ethiopia". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft rei;olution XI was adopted (resolution 45/161),
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled %mmary or arbitrary executions". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a Vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XII was adovtec;l (resolution 451162).
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled "Strengthening of United Nations action in the human rights field through the promotion of international co-operation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIII was adoated (resolution 45116…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XIV, entitled "International Year for the World's Indigenous People". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Braail, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi…
The President
We come next to draft resolution XV, entitled "Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances", The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft reSOlUtfOn XV was adoDted (resolution 451165).
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled "Human rights in the administration of justice". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XVI was adopted (resolution 45/166).
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled "Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft WSOlUtiOn XVII was adopted (resolution 45/167).
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled "Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Asian and Pacific region". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote, May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XVIII was adowzed (resolution 45/168). * Subsequently, the delegation of Guyana advised the Secretariat that it had…
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…

Vote Consensus — A/44/PV.84 Nov. 28, 1977

Vote Recorded Vote — A/44/PV.85 Nov. 28, 1977

✗ No (1)
Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will n~ turn to the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 1 of section III of part 11 of its report (future A/44/832/Add.l). * Subsequently the delegation of Kenya advised the Secretariat that it had in tended to vote in favour. (The President) Draft decision I is entitled "Documents relating to the report of the Economic and Social Council". The …
The President
We have now concluded ')\'; consideration of all the reports of the Second C:"ironit tee. We turn now to agenda item 12, entitled "Report of the Economic and Social Council". Members will recall that chapters I, III (section C), VII and VIII of the report of the Council were assigned to plenary meetings. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of those chapters of the report? It…
The President
That concludes our consideration of chapters I, III (Rection C), VII and VIII of the report of the Economic and Social Council and of all the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council. AGEIDA ITEM 43 lMPI..F)tENTATlON OF THE RESOLUTIONS OF THE UNITED NATIONS The President, It is mv understandinq that there is no request to consider this item at the present session. May I ta…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 43. A~NDA ITEM 44 (continued) LAUNCHING OF GLOBAL NEQJTIATIONS ON INTERNATIONAL E(DNCMIC CO..QPERATlON FOR DEVEIoFMENT The PRESIDENT, with regard to agenda item 44, representatives will recall that on 22 September 1989 the Assembly decided to include this item in the agenda of the forty-fourth session. May I take it that it is the Assembly's w…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 45. PROGRAMME OF WORK The PRESIDENTt I should like to inform memers that, apart from organizational matters <ltd matters that may arise by operatim of the rules of procedure of the Assembly, and bearing in mind the action already taken at itR 32nd, 35th, 76th, 79~h, 80th and 82nd plenary meetings concerning agenda items 11 (h), 18, 34 and 39, …

Vote Consensus — A/42/PV.99 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly has thus conclUded its consideration of agenda item 115 and all the reports of the Fifth Committee.

Vote Consensus — A/42/PV.96 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolutiony is entitled "Implementation of General Assembly resolution 41/213 in the economic al social fields". In the Second Committee it was adopted wi thout a vote. May I ti :e it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 42/170). entitled "Guidelines for international decades". The Second Committee adopted that draf…
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the six draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph SO of its report. Draft decision I is entitled "United Nations Fund for Population Activities: change of name". The Second Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft decision I was adopted.
The President
We turn now to draft decision 11, which deals with the in-depth study of the United Nations intergovernmental structure and functions in the economic and social fields. AS representatives may recall, at the 93rd plenary meeting, in the course of its consideration of the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 12, the Assembly decided to defer consideration of a similar draft decision re…
The President
Draft decision III is entitled "Implementation of section II of the annex to General Asserrbly resolutio 32/197 on the restructuring of the economic and social sectors of the United Ra tions s ys tern". The Second Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft decision In was aoopted. The PRES ID ENT (in terpreta tion …
The President
Next the second Comnittee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision V, entitled "Documents relating to the report of the Ebonomic and Social Council". lvay I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt this draft decision? Draft decision V was adopted. 'l'he PRESIDEN'r (interpretation from Russian): Finally, the Second Committee also recommends to the General A…
The President
I shall now call upon those representatives who wish to explain their votes. Mr. STEBELSKI (Poland) (interpretation from Russian): It is my honour to speak on behalf of the delegations of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, the People's Republic of Bulgaria, the Hungarian People's Republic, the German Democratic Republic, the Mongolian People's Republic, the Union of Soviet Socialist…
The President
We have completed our considera tion of agenda item 12. We turn now to the report of the second Committee (A/42/82l) on agenda item 82, entitled "Development and international economic co-operation". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to take note of this report? It was so decided. The PRESIDENT (interpretation from Russian) ~ I now invite members to turn their attention to the…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Economic measures as a means of political and economic coercion against developing countries". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhuta~ Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussa1am, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso…
The President
We shall now proceed to draft resolution Ill, entitled "Special action related to the particular needs and problems of land-locked developing countr ies". 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, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, B…
The President
There was no request for a separate vote. Mr. DASGUPTA (India): Like the delegation of the Federal Republic of Germany, my delegation was under the impression that there would be a separate vote on paragraph 1 of draft resolution Ill, "Specific action related to the particular needs and problems of land-locked developing countries." My delegation would like to state that, in the event that …
The President
Let uS now proceed to draft resolution V, which is entitled "Trade embargo against Nicaragua". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgar I, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet SOcialist Republic, Cameroon, Cape Verde, China, C…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the five draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 45 of its report (A/42/821/Add.1). Draft decision I is entitled "International conference on money and financ for development. "Subsequently the de1ega tions of Bel ize and Ecuador adv ised the Secretar ia that they had intended to vote in favour. May I take it that the General …
The President
Draft decision 11 is entitled "Commodities and protectionism and structural adjustment". May I consider that the General Assembly adopts the draft decision? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
Draft decision III is entitled "International conference on money and finance". May I take it that the General Assembly adopts the draft decision? Draft decision III was adopted.
The President
Draft decision IV is entitled "International conference on money and finance". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote waS taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, I "Iutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Bu kina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist…
The President
Draft decision V is entitled "Preparation of summary records for the seventh session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development". The report of the Fi fth Committee on the programme budget implica tions of the draft decision has been issued as document A/42/855. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, A…
The President
We have concluded our I! consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 82. We turn next to the report of the Second Committee (A/42/821/Add.3) on sub-item (c) of agenda item 82, entitled "Effective mobilization and integrati n of women in development". The draft resolution contained in paragraph 7 of the report was adopted b the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Genera…
The President
That concludes our consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 82. The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Second Committee (A/42/821/Add.4) on sub-item (d) of agenda item 82, entitled "Economic and technical co-operation among developing countries". The Assembly has to take decisions on the three draft resolutions contained in paragraph 15 of the report. Draft resolution I, entit…
The President
Draft resolution 11, entitled "Technical co-operation alOOng developing countries", was adopted by the second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to to adopt it? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 42/180).
The President
Draft resolution Ill, entitled tlCo-operation between the united Nations and the Southern African Development Co-ordination Conference", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 42/181).

Vote Recorded Vote — A/42/PV.93 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (2)
✓ Yes (143)
Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution VIr is entitled ''Measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights and dignity of all migrant workers". The report of the Fifth Committee on the progranune bUdget implications of this draft resolution has been issued as document A/42/85L A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, …
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Human rights in the administration of justice ". A separate vote has been requested on the fifth preambular paragraph. Is there any objection to that request? As I hear no objection, I shall put that paragraph to the vote fir st. A recorded vote has been reques ted. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Baha…
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Human rights and mass exoduses ". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 42/144).
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled "Improvement of social life". A reoorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanis tan, Alban ia, Alger ia, Angola, An tigua and Bar buda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Ben in, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet S':>cialist R…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the four draft decisions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 113 of part II of its report (A/42/803/Add.l). Draft decision I is recommended by the Third Committee for adoption by the Assembly. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft decision I was adopted.
The President
Draft decision 11 is also recommended by the Third Committee for adoption by the Assembly. May I consider that the General Assembly lI'ishes to adopt it? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
We turn now to draft decision Ill, which was reconunended by the Th ird Commi t tee for adoption by the Assembly. It has been drawn to my attention that a similar decision was adopted by the lsecond Commi t tee. Fur tbermore, the Cha irman of the second Committee has requested !that the two draft decisions be consolidated into a single text prior to adoption . by the General Assembly. I th…
The President
Draft decision IV is recommended by the Third Committee I for adoption by the General Assembly. May 1 take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision IV? Draft decls ion IV was adopted. I The PRESIDENT: I shall now call upon those representatives who wish to I jexplain their votes after the voting. ) My delegation joined the 1 Miss BYRNE (United States of America): I consensus on d…
The President
We have concluded our consideration of all the chapters of the report of the Economic and Social Council alloca ted to the Th ird Committee and all the reports of the Third Conunittee. The meeting rose at 1.05 p.m.

Vote Consensus — A/42/PV.85 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those representatives wishing to explain their votes after the vote. Miss BYRNE (United States of lWerica): Although my delegation joined in the consensus on draft resolution IV under agenda item 96, entitled liThe role of women in society", the united States has strong reservations concerning the fourth prearnbular paragra{i1 and operative paragraph 3. The fourth preamb…

Vote Consensus — A/41/PV.100 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Next we turn to draft resolution V, dealing with the report of the Secretary-General in implementation of General Assembly resolution 40/173. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: -----.-""--~ Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria,…
The President
~he Assembly will now turn to the four draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 46 of its report (A/41/930/A~d.l). Draft decision I is entitled ·Protection against products harmful to health and the environment". A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentinag Australia, …
The President
Next the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision 11, which concerns strengthening the work of the United Nations in integrating women effectiv~ly in economic development programmes and activities. May I take it that the Genaral Assembly adopts it? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
Draft decision III deals with the periodicity of the meetings of the Commission on Transnational Corporations. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft decision 111 was adopted.
The President
We now turn to draft decision IV, which deals with documents re~atirig to the report of the Economic and Social Council. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft decision IV was acopted.
The President
Next the Assembly will take a decision on the six draft ( resolutions and five draft decisions contained in paragraphs 39 and 40 of part 111 of the report of the Second Committee (A/4l/930/Add.2). In paragraph 39 the Second Committee first recommends the adoption of draft resolution I, entitled "Fight against locust and grasshopper infestations in Africa". The Second Committee recommends the…
The President
Next the Second Committee recommends the adoption of draft resolution 11, dealing with the inclusion of Kiribati, Mauritania and Tuvalu in the list of the least developed countries. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution Il? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 41/186).
The President
The Second Committee also recommends the adoption of draft resolution Ill, which concerns the proclamation of the World Decade for Cultural Development. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bot…
The President
Draft resolution IV relates to the sessions of the Economic and Social Council and of the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programma in 1987. The Second Committee recommends its adoption. M&y I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution IV? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 41/188). The PRRSIDENT: The Second Committee also recommends the adoption …
The President
Finally we come to draft resolution VI, entitled "International Year of Shelter for the Homeless". The Second Committee recommends its adoption. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution VI? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 41/190).
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the five draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 40 of its report in document A/41/930/Add.2. The Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision I which concerns countries stricken by desertification and drought in Africa. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft decision I was adopte…
The President
Next, the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision 11 which concerns assistance to the drought stricken areas of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan and uganda. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II? Draft decision 11 was adopted. The PRESIDE~t: The Second Committee also recommends to the General Assembl…
The President
Next, the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision IV, entitled "Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund for economic and technical co-operat\on among developing countries". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision IV? Draft decision VI was adopted.
The President
Finally, the Second Committee also recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of draft decision V, entitled "Biennial programme of work for the Second Committee for 1987-1988°. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft decision V was adopte~.
The President
I now call on the representative of the United States of America who has asked to explain his vote after the vote. Mr. NORRIS (United States of America): My delegation appreciates the opportunity to explain why the United States did again vote "no" on an issue related to the consolidated list of harmful products. As other delegations are aware, the United States voted against resolution 198…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 12. We turn now to the Second Committee's report in document A/41/857/Add.2 on sub-item (b) of agenda item 79, entitled "FOod problems". The Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendation contained in paragraph 10 of that report. The draft resolution is entitled "FOod and agr~cultural problems". The Second Committee adopted that draft …
The President
The Assembly has concluded its oo~sideration of sub-item Cb) of agenda item 79. The Assembly will next consider the Second Committee's report in document A/4l/936 on agenda item 82, entitled "Special economic and disaster relief assistance". First, the Assembly will take a decision on the 10 draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in p~xagraph 46 of its report. Draft resoluti…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Assistance to Solomon Islands·. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 41/193).
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled ·Assistance to El Salvador·. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 41/194).
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Assistance to Uganda". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil 6 Brunei Darussalam, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socia…

Vote Consensus — A/41/PV.98 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The President
. 1 shall now call on representatives who wish to explain their votes. Mr. LABERGE (canada): 1 should like to explain our vote on draft resolution 11 in document A/4l/8S7/Add.l. Prom the beginning, my nelegation has questioned the appropriateness of addressing the trade embargo agatnst Nicaragua in the Second COmmittee. The General ASsembly has pronounced itself on the ruling of the Interna…
The President
I call on the representative of the Union of, Soviet socialist Republics on a point of order. Mr. ZVEZDIN (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) (interpretation from Russi~n)1 I wish, Mr. President, to draw your attention to the fact that today a number of delegations have explained their vote on the resolution entitled -Trade embargo against Nicaragua-, although you quite rightly recalled at…
The President
I thank the representative of the Soviet Union. Anyway, Norway is the last representative who has asked to speak in explanation of vote. Miss DANIELSEN (Norway): My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution II. However, I should like tl;) ':'"ice our regret over the fact that th'~ debate in the Second Committee on this issue was dominated by procedural deliberations. My delegation would…
The President
I now call on the representative of Nicaragua, who has asked to speak in exercise of the right of reply. ~. ICAZA CALLARD (Nicaragua) (interpretation from Spanish): The representative of the United States, in his explanation of vote on the draft resolution on the trade embargo against Nicaragua, as was to be expected, launched his usual attack against my country and the other co-sponsors of …
The President
We have thus c()ncluded our consid1!ration of subitem (a) of agenda item 79. We now turn to the report of the Second Committee on sUbitems (c) and Cd) of agenda item 79, entitled "New and Renewable Sources of Energy· and "Development of the Energy Resources of Developing Countries", respectively, in document A/41/857/Add.3. The Assembly will first take a decision on the draft resolution con…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 9 of its report, document A/41/857/Add.3. (The President) ~le draft deciB!on is entitled -Development of the Energy Resources of Developing Countries". The Second ~ittee t'acoIUIends 'to the General Assembly the adoption of that draft decision. May I take it thQt the General A~sembly …
The President
Draft decision III is entitled "Internaeional conference on money and finance". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain f Banglade~h, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republi…
The President
Next, the Second Committee recommends the adoption of draft decisions IV, entitled "Mobilization of financial resources for industrial development". May I take the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? Draft decision IV wa~ adopted. The p~SInENT: The Assembly has concluded its consideration under agenda item 79 proposals not related to any particular sub-item. The Assembly wi…
The President
In paragraph 15 of its report the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption three draft decisions. Draft decision I concerns reports of the Joint Inspection unit on field representation of organizations of the United Nations system and technical co-operation among developing countries. May I take that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision? Draft dec…
The President
Draft decision 11 deals with the United Nations population Award. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
Draft decision III concerns oper~tional activities for development. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? Draft decision III was adopted.
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 80. I now invitv the Assembly to turn its attention to the report of the Second COmmittee (A/41/859) on agenda item 81, "Training and research". The Assembly will now take decisions on the draft ~esolutions recommended to the Assembly for adoption in paragraph 21 of the report of the Second COmmittee (A/4l/859). Draft resolut…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "United Nations University". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution 11 ~as adopted (resolution 41/173).
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Unified approach to development analysis and plannin9". May I take it that the ~neral Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 41/174). !be 'RBSIDBN'1'1 Next we turn to draft resolution IV, entitled ·Universit.y for Peace". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes ~ adopt it? Draft r,e801ution..JY was adopte! (resoluti…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly has concluded its consideration of agenda item 97. The Assembly will now consider the report of the 'Third Committee (A/4l/879) on agenda item 98, entitled ftReporting obligations of States parties to United Nations conventions on human rights ft • The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. The Thir…
The President
The Assembly has concluded its consideration of agenda item 98. The next agenda item is item 99, entitled "Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ft , and the report of the Third Committee is in document A/41/880 and Corr.l. The Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendations of the Third Committee, which are in paragraphs 19 and 20 of its report. We shall turn…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Measures of assistance provided to South African and Namibian refugee women and children". 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, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussal…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Office of the United Nations High Commissoner for Refugees". The Third Commitee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 41/124).
The President
We now come to the draft decisions in paragraph 20 of the report of the Third Committee (~/41/880). The Third Committee recommends in draft decision I that the Assembly decide to take note of the report of the Joint Inspection Unit on the role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Africa and of the comments of the Secretary-General on that report. May I take i…
The President
Next we turn to draft decision 11, which deals with the deferral of consideration of the draft resolution entitled "International procedures for the protection of refugees" until the forty-second of the General Assembly, in order to permit consultations to be held on the draft resolution. ~ay I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt this draft decision? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
The Assembly has concluded its consideration of agenda item 99. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee (A/4l/85l) on agenda item 100, entitled "International campaign against traffic in drugs". The Assembly has to take decisions on the three draft resolutions and the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraphs 18 and 19, respectively, of its rep…
The President
Draft resolution 11, entitled "Preparation of a draft convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotrophic substances·, was also adopted by the Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 41/126).
The President
Draft resolution III deals with the international campaign against traffic in drugs. The Cpmmittee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 41/127).
The President
The draft decision in paragraph 19 concerns the report of the Secretary-General on action taken pursuant to General Assembly resolution 40/120. In it the Third Committee recommends that the Assembly take note of the report. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do so? The draft decision was adopted.
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 100. The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Third Committee (A/4l/925 and Corr.l) on agenda item 101, entitled "Alternative approaches and ways and means within the United Nations system for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms". I shall first call upon those delegations that wish…
The President
I call on the representative of Pakistan on a point of order. Mr. BASHIR (Pakistan): I should like to draw the attention of the President to a technical error in the report, to be found in paragraphs 10 and 35. AS the Rapporteur of the Third Committee pointed out in his introduction of the Committee's report, the Third Committee adopted a proposal submitted by Pakistan, in document A/C.3/41…
The President
What is now referred to in paragraph 35 as "draft decision" will be corrected to read "draft resolution". With respect to the voting procedure, if it is acceptable, I intend to keep to the order set out in the report. Mr. ALBAN-HOLGUIN (Colombia) <interpretation from Spanish): Draft resolution V in document A/4l/925, which we are now considering, is a well-balanced text. Its substance will n…
The President
This concludes the explanations of vote before the voting. We will now take a decision on the reco~endations of the Third Committee and take up the draft resolutions contained in paragraphs 34 and 35 of the report. Draft resolution I is entitled "Right to development". A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Ba.rbu…
The President
Draft resolution 11 deals with national institutions for the protection and promotionJof human rights. *Subseauently the delegation of Vanuatu advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 41/129).
The President
Draft resolution III concerns the development of public information activities in the field of human rights. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 41/130).
The President
We turn next to draft resolution IV, "Alternative approaches and ways and means within the United Nations system for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms." Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution IV. I hear no objection, so I shall put the seventh preambular paragraph …
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution IV. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cameroon, Cape Verd…
The President
The Assembly will now vote on draft resolution IV as a whole. A recorded vote has been reauested. *Subseauently the delegation of Norway advised the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Fa…
The President
Draft resolution V deals with the respect for the right of everyone to own property alone as well as in association with others and its contribution to the economic and social development of Member States. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia…

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

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will turn next to draft resolution V, entitled -Question of the Cayman Islands-. This draft resolution was adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I take it that the C-eneral Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 41/20). *Subsequently the d~legation of Solomon Islands advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favo…
The President
Draft resolution VII deals with the qu~tion of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The ~urth committee adopted this draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the General Ass~mbly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 41/22).
The President
Draft resolution VIII i3 entitled "Question of American Samoa". The ~urth COmmittee adopted draft resolution VIII without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft re601ution VIII was adopted (resolution 41/23).
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled -Question of the United States Virgin Islands·. The FOurth committee adopted this draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 41/24).
The President
Draft resolution X relates to the question of G~am. The ~urth committee adopted draft resolution X without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 41/25).
The President
Draft resolution XI deals with the question of Tokelau. The ~urth COmmittee adopted draft resolution XI without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 41/26).
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft consenses recommended by the ~urth COmmittee in paragraph 20 of its report (A/4l/760). Draft consensus I deals with the question of pitcairn. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus I without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft consenous I was adopted. The PRBSIl>ENTa Draft consensus 11 deals…
The President
I shall now call on representatives who wish to explain their vote. Mrs. ~ARRASCO (Bolivia) (interpretation from Spanish). My delegation voted for draft resolution I, -Question of Western Sahara-, in document A/41/160, beCaUSf.1 of our unswerving support for the process of decolonization, the principle of the self-determination of peoples and peaceful settlement of the ~ituation in Western …
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 107. We turn now to the report of the Fourth Committee on agenda item 108, entitled ·Offers by Member States of study and training facilities for inhabitants of Non-Self-Governing Territories· (A/4l/749). The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fourth Comr.:ittee in paragraph 7 of its report. The Fourth…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 108 and of all the reports of the Fourth Committee scheduled to be taken up at this meeting. The meeting was suspended at 11.40 a.m. and resumed at 11.45 a.m. \4

Vote Recorded Vote — A/40/PV.122 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (13)
✗ No (11)
✓ Yes (121)
Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn to Qraft resolution V, dealing with conditions of service and compensation for officials, other than Secretariat officials, serving the General Assembly. The Fifth Committee recommends the draft resolution for adoption. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution V? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/256).
The President
Finally, we turn to draft resolution VI A, Band C, which concerns emoluments, pension scheme and conditions of service for the members of the International Court of Justice. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Br…
The President
On the basis of the statement just made by the Secretary-General, I propose that this item be kept on the agenda of the fortieth session of the General Assembly. If I hear no objection I take it that the Assembly so decides. It was so decided.
The President
We turn now to the report of the Fifth Comaittee on agenda item 123, entitled ~Parsonnel Questions- (A/40/l067). I call on the Seeretary-General. The SBCRBTARY-GENERAL: I have read with great attention the report of the Fifth CoBaittee on this item and I wish to express my appreciation of the thorough and positive manner in which that Committee has dealt with the llany t.portant Issues whic…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendations in paragraphs 17 and 18 of the report of the Fifth eo.aittee in document A/40/1067. The draft resolution i,n paragraph 17 is entitled ·Pe~sonnel questions· and concerns: A, the composition of the Secretariat; B, the improvement of the status of WOIIen in the Secretariat; and e, respect for the privileges and illU'Qunities of offic…
The President
The General Assembly will now turn to ~he four draft decisions in paragra?h 18 of the report in docu.ent A/40/l067. Draft decision I is entitled RJob classification of the General Service and related categories in New York-. Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) were adopted by the eom.ittee without objections. With regard to paragraph (b), it is my understanding, (The President) that. on the bast. …
The President
Next the Assembly will consider paragraph (d) of draft decision 1. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhu~~n, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussa1am, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Dem…
The President
Draft decisions 11, III and IV - entitled ·Amendments to the Staff Regulations of the United Nations·J "Amendments to the Staff Rules"J and ·Situation of General Service staff" - were recommended by the Fifth Committee for adoption by the General Assembly. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts those draft decisions. Draft decisions 11, III and IV were adopted.
The President
I call on the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic in explanation of vote. Mr. SBAHEBD (Syrian Arab Republic) (interpretation from Arabic): My delegation would like to affirll its coJJaitnlent to tb'e United Nations Convention on . Privileges and !mmunities and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of Specialized Agencies. My10wttry offers United Nations international civil s…
The President
On the basis of the adoption of draft decision I, if there is no objection, I suggest that the item now wtder consideration be kept on the agenda of the fortieth session of the Assembly. It was so decided.
The President
We turn now to the report of the Pifth COIIlIittee on agenda item 120, ·Joint Inspection Unit·o The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution contained in paragraph 13 of the report of the Pifth Committee (A/40/l065). That draft resolution was adopted by the Fifth Committee without objection. May I consider that the General AssenDly wishes to adopt that draft resolution? The…
The President
We have now concluded our consideration of agenda item l80. PROGRAMME OF mu
The President
In the light of the action already taken at its l19th and 120th plenary meetings, as well as action taken at the present meeting, the General Assembly has decided to retain on the agenda of the fortieth session the following agenda items: . Item 16 (a)., Election of two members of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme, item 17 (h), Appointment of members of the C…

Vote Consensus — A/40/PV.120 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Finally, we come ~Q'draft ...:... decision V regarding the liquidation of the United Nations Emergency Operation Trust Fund and allocation of the remaining balance. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision? Draft decision V was adopted.
The President
I call on the representative of Bolivia, who wishes to explain his vote. Mr. CALDERQN (Bolivia) (interpretation from Spanish): My delegation associated itself with the consensus on the resolutions on the subject of the operational activities for development because we attach great importance to it and (Mr. Calderon, Bolivia) conside~ it one of the most important tasks of the united Nations …
The President
We now turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 18 of the report of the Second Committee concerning the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft decision is contained in document A/40/1056. I now put to the vote the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee. A recorded vote has b…
The President
we have thus concluded our consideration of item 86. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 87, entitled ·Special economic and disaster relief assistance: special programmes of economic assistance" (A/40/1043). First, the Assembly will take a decision on the 22 draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 92 of its report (A/40…
The President
Draft resolution 11 deals with assistance to Equatorial Guinea. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft rePOlution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/216).
The President
Draft resolution III deals with assistance for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development of the Central African RepUblic. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 40/217).
The President
Draft resolution IV deals with special economic assistance to Chad. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 40/218) •
The President
Draft resolution V deals with assistance for the reconstruction, recovery, rehabilitation and development of Mauritania. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/219).
The President
Draft resolution VI deals with assistance to Sierra Leone. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 40/220).
The President
Draft resolution VII deals with assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan and Uganda. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 40/221).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VIII, which concerns special economic ~ssistance to Benin. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution? Draft resolution VIII was adopted (resolution 40/222).
The President
Draft resolution IX deals with assistance to the Comoros. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 40/223).
The President
Draft resolution X deals with assistance to the Gambia. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 40/224) •
The President
Draft resolution XI deals with special economic assistance to Guinea-Bissau. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 40/225).
The President
Draft resolution XII deals with assistance to Cape Verde. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XII was adopted (resolution 40/226).
The President
Draft resolution XIII deals with assistance to Djibouti. May I consider that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XIII was adopted (resolution 40/227).
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…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V deals with the "Incorporation of the interests of women in the work programmes of the regional commissions". The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/105).
The President
Draft resolution VI concerns "National experience relating to the improvement of the situation of women in rural areas". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 40/106).
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Expression of appreciation to the Government and people of Kenya on the occasion of the World Conference to Review and Appraise the Achievements of the United Nations Decade for Women: Equality, Development and Peace". (The President) Toe Third COmmittee adopted that draft resolution unanimously. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that …
The President
Finally, we come to draft resolution VIII, Blmplementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of WomenB• The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme bUdget implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/40/l036. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the General. Assembly wishes to do …
The President
I shall now call upon the representative of Italy, who wishes to make a statement in explanation of vote after the voting. Mrs. L<J.K>NACO (Italy): My delegation was very pleased to join tbe consensus on draft resolution VIII entitled -Implementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women". This draft r~solution emphasizes the results of all the efforts made …
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the 1hird Committee on agen~a item 101, entitled "Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance- (A/40/968). There being no explanations of vote, I propose that the Assembly take a decision on the draft resolution contained in paragraph 7 of the report of the Third Committee. The draft resolution was adopted by the Third Committee without a v…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 101. Next we turn to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 102, entitled -Human rights and scientific and technological developments- (A/40/969). Since there are no explanations of vote, the Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendations of the Third Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. (The President) The Ass…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution 11, entitled "Human rights and use of scientific and technological developments". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Buru…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution Ill, entitled -Human rights and scientific and technological developments·. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, By…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 102. The Assembly will now turn its attention to agenda item 103, entitled -Question of a convention on the rights of the child-. The report of the Third Committee is contained in document A/40/97l. There being no explanations of vote, the Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in p…
The President
We have now concluded our consideration of agenda item 103. The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 104, entitled WInternational covenants on human rights- (A/40/9B3). There being no explanations of vote, the Assembly will now take a decision on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 16 of its report. Draft resolu…
The President
A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the tenth preallbular paragraph of draft resolution I. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, BoliVia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet SOcialist Rep…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution I, as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour; Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Beain, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet SOcialist Republic, Camero…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled ·International C0genants on Human Rights·. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/115). ,.,..
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled -Reporting obligations of States parties to United Nations conventions on human rights·. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assemly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IU was adopted (resolution 40/116) •
The President
I call on the representative of New Zealand, who wishes to explain his vote on draft resolution I. Ms. CLARK (New Zealand): New Zealand voted in favour of draft resolution I entitled ·Indivisibility and interdependence of economic, social, cultural, civil and political eights·, in document A/40/983. we fully accept and agree that equal attention should be given to the implementation, promoti…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 10~. we turn next to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 105, entitled "Office of the United Nations High ColIIDissioner for Refugees· (A/40/934). The Assembly will ta't decisions on the three draft resolutions recom~nded by the Third Committee in paragraph 17 of its report. Draft resolution I is entitled ·Second International Con…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled -Report of the united Nations High Commissioner for Refugees". It was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/118).
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled -Blcpression of appreciation to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - • It was adopted by the Th ird Commit tee wi thout a vote. May I take it that the General Assemly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 40/119).
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 105. (The President) The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 106, entitled: ftInter~ational campaign against traffic in drugs" (A/40/984). The Assembly will take decisions on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 15 of its report. Draft resollltion I, entitled "Prepa…

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

Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will turn next to draft resolution V entitled "Question of the Cayman Islands". That draft resolution was adopted by the Fourth Committee without a vote. May"1 take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/45).
The President
Draft resolution VI y entitled "Question of Montserrat", was adopted by the Fourth Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 40/46).
The President
Draft resolution VII deals with the question of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Fourth Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VII was adopted (resolution 40/47).
The President
Draft resolution VIII deals with the question of Anguilla. The Fourth Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the SaJl!<:=? Draft resolution VIII was adopted (resolution 40/48).
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "Question of the United States Virgin Island~". The Fourth Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 40/49) •
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 — A/40/PV.96 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V concerning domestic violence was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40/36).
The President
Draft resolution VI relating to the Expression of Appreciation to the Government and People of Italy on the Occasion of the Seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? The draft resolution was adopted (resolution 40/37).
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 98. We shall now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 99, entitled Rlnternational Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of womenR, in document A/40/926, and take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 7 of its report. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution…
The President
This concludes our consideration of agenda item 99. The Assembly will now turn its attention to agenda item 100, entitled RElimination of All Forms of Discrimination against WomenR, document A/40/927, and take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. The draft resolution, entitled RConvention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discri…
The President
We have now concluded our consideration of agenda item 100 and of all the reports of the Third Committee for this morning.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/39/PV.104 Nov. 28, 1977

Vote Recorded Vote — A/39/PV.104 Nov. 28, 1977

Vote Consensus — A/39/PV.104 Nov. 28, 1977

Vote Recorded Vote — A/39/PV.87 Nov. 28, 1977

Vote Consensus — A/37/PV.113 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "United Nations Children's Fund". The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VII, entitled "United Nations technical cooperation activities", which was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to adopt this draft resolution without a vote?
The President
I call on the representative of Belgium, who wishes to speak in explanation of her delegation's posirion.
Mrs. LOECKX (Belgium)
The draft resolution concerning op~rational activities for develQpment of the United Nations" system, which has just been adopted, sets guidelines for an overall examination to be undertaken by the General Assembly in 1983 on the basis of a study by the Director-General for Development and International Economic Co-operation. We hope that this examination will be a fruitful one and that it will i…
The President
Since no candidates have been put forward, I suggest that the General Assembly decide to defer until its thirty-eighth' session the election of the members of the Board of Governors of the United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that that is the wish of the General Assembly. It was so decided (decision 37/320).

Vote Consensus — A/37/PV.77 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Question of the Cayman Islands". The Fourth Committee adopted it without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same'? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 37124).
The President
The Assembly will turn next to draft resolution VI, entitled "Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands". That draft.resolution was adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 37125)..
The President
Draft resolution VII, entitled "Question of the United States Virgin Islands", was adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution VII was adopted(resolution 37126).
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Question of Montserrat". The Fourth Committee adopted that draft resolution without objection. Egypt~ France, Germany, Federal Republic of, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Luxembourg, MalawP, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea,. Paraguay, Philip…
The President
Draft consensus Il deals with the question of Gibraltar. The Fourth Committee
The President
I call on the representative of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, who has asked to speak in explanation of vote. 149. Mr. SAIGNAVONGS (Lao People's Democratic Republic) (interpretation from French): My explanation of vote relates to draft resolution Il, on Guam; draft resolution Ill, on Bermuda; and draft resolution VI, with regard to the Turks and Caicos Islands. ISO. Although my delegation…
The President
I now put to the vote the draft resolution as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
Mrs. KAPPEYNE van de COPPELLO (Netherlands)
Ever sir....e the General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples in 1960, the Netherlands has remained committed to its e&rly and full implementation. It is a source of great satisfaction to my delegation that, since the adoption of resolution 1514 (XV), the membership of the United Nations has increased by one third. As a matter of fact…
The President
I shall now call on those delegations that wish to speak in exercise of the right of reply. 223. Mr. KALINA (Czechoslovakia) (interpretlltionfrom Russian): The Czechoslovak delegation fully concurs with the comments made by the Chairman of the Special Committee on the statement of the representative of the United Kingdom this morning on this item. Czechoslovakia, as Vice-Chairman of the Special C…
Mr. Hutchinson (Ireland)
Because of the support of the Government of Ireland for the principle of decolonization and for the work of the United Nations in this area, Ireland has always voted, where possible, for draft resolutions on decolonization. My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolutions just adopted. 217. However, as with similar resolutions in the past, my delegation has reservations on some of the prov…
Mrs. NAYAS (Cuba)
The representativ~ of the United States has presented himself as a champion of anti-colonialism and freedom, a formidable foe of totalitarianism. One would think he had nothing to do with those that stripped Mexico of half its territory; those that invaded Santo Domingo and st.ood in the way of the people's victory of 1965 and, in the past, promoted interventionism in our America, an they do now …
Mr. Nikulin (Belarus)
In connection with the statement made at this meeting by the representative of the United States, I should like to point out that the method used by that delegation in order to try to divert the attention of the General Assembly from the substance of what is being discussed is not a new one, nor can it mislead anyone. Everybody understands that the United States is trying to hold up the process o…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V, entitled "Multinational Programming and Cperational Planning Centres", was also adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution VII, entitled "Special measures for the social and economic development of Africa in the 1980s", was also adopted by the Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General As~embly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
The Second Committee recommends the adoption of a draft decision in paragraph 44 of its report. I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it.
The President
I call on the representative of Brazil, who has asked to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Guerreiro (Brazil)
Brazil voted in favour of both operative paragraph I of draft resolution 11 and of the text as a whole. We wish in this context to reaffirm our belief that the lack of access to the sea poses problems for the economic development of the land-locked developing countries. Bilateral agreements between landlocked developing countries and transit countries can sigf,'ificantly reduce the scope of ~uch …
The President
I now invite members to turn their attention to part V of the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 69 covering subitem (d), entitled "Industrialization" (AI361694IAdd.4]. The Assembly will take decisions on the draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee. 142. Draft resolution I concerns the revision of the lists of States eligible for membership in the Industrial Development …
The President
Draft resolution 1I is en!itled ••Industrial development co-operation". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/36/829. The Second Cpmmittee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? 145. The 15 outgoing members are: Australia, Burundi, …
The President
To avoid any misunderstanding, I shall again read out the list of countries that have now been elected members for the new period: Australia, Germany, Federal Republic of, Lesotho, Liberia, Mexico, Panama, Sierra Leone, Spain, Turkey, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Venezuela. 154. Since in list A there are more candidates than vacanc…
The President
The ballot papers will now be distributed. I would request members of the Assembly to use only those ballot papers and to write the names of the three States for which they wish to vote. Ballot papers containing more than that number will be declared invalid. 156. I would remind members that the following Asian States will still be members of the Board after I June 1982 and are therefore not eli…
Mr. Zarif (Afghanistan)
Mr. President, I wish only to seek some clarification. You referred to a letter from the Cnairman of the group of Asian States. I would ask you to read out that letter.
The President
The Chairman of the group of Asian States has informed me that although the candidates of Afghanistan and Malaysia were endorsed by the Asian group, the group could not reach an agreed slate of candidates.
Mr. Plechko (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
Be(ore we start the vote. may I have some clarification? Which group is the ballot on?
The President
The present ballot is on the Asian candidates in list A. where the number of candidates exceed~ the number of seats. That is why a ballot is necessary.
Mr. Plechko (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
Does that mean that we have one group within another group?
Mr. Plechko (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
As we understand it, list A includes Yugoslavia, in addition to the Asian and African countries. Where do we put Yugoslavia? What does the Legal Counsel say about that?
The President
If it is agreeable to the representatives, I shall answer the question about Yugoslavia after consultation with the Legal Counsel. If members agree, we could proceed with the balloting that we had already started for the Asian seats. 166. The letter to the President of the General Assembly from the current Chairman of the group of Asian States, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan, reads as …
The President
I shall suspend the meeting briefly while the ballots are counted.
The President
The result of the voting IS as follows: 147o 147 1 146
The President
Having obtained the required majority, the following three States from list A have been elected members of the Industrial Development Board for a three-year term beginning on 1 January 1982: China, Iraq and Malaysia. Australia. China. Germany. Federal Republic of, Iraq. Lesotho. Liberia. Malaysia. Mexico. Panama. Sierra Leone. Spain. Turkey. the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. the United Ki…
The President
On behalf of the General AGsembly, I wish to congratulate the countries which have been elected members of the Industrial Development Board and to thank the tellers for their assistance in this election. 171.. I now invite members to turn their attention to the report of the Second Committee on items 69 (e) and if) [A/36/694/Add.5]. The Assembly will'proceed to take action on the recommendations…

Vote Consensus — A/36/PV.100 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now come to draft resolution V, entitled "Signature and ratification of the Agreement
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled "Arrangement regarding International Trade in Textiles". Draft resolution VI was adopted in the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VII, entitled "United Nations Conference on Trade and Development". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now invite members to turn to the draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 41 of its report. 19. Draft decision I, entitled "Protectionism and structural adjustment", was adopted without a vote in the Second Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do ~~e same?

Vote Consensus — A/36/PV.101 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V concerns the "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Humanitarian assistance to refugees in Djibouti·'. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled ..Protection of human rights in Chile". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution VIII, entitled "Situation of refugees in the Sudan". The Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?' Draft resolution VIII ~ms adopted (resolution 36//58).
The President
We turn next to draft resolution IX, entitled "Social aspects.. of the development activities of the United Nations". The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly also wishes to do so? Draft resolution IX ~ms adopted (resolution 36//59).
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights and dignity of all migrant workers". The administrative and financial impHcations of that draft resolution are to be found in paragraph 6 of the report of the Fifth Committee [A/36/8/1]. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I consider that the ,Assembly wishes to do so also?
The President
The Third Committee adopted without a vote draft resolution XI, entitled "Assistance to displaced persons in Ethiopia". May I take it that the Assembly also wishes to adopt that draft resolution without a vote?
The President
Does the Assembly wish to adopt draft resolution XII. as amended, without a vote'!
The President
The Third Committee adopted without a vote draft resolution XIII, entitled "Question of involuntat:y or enforced disappearances". May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same'!
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution XIV, entitled ··M~ssing persons in Cyprus", which was adopted by the Third Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution'!
The President
We flJrn now to draft resolution XV, entitled "Question of the international legal protection of the human rights of individuals who are not citizens of the country in which they live". The administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution are contained in paragraph 9 of the same report of the Fifth Committee. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I …
The President
We turn next to draft resolution XVIII, entitled "International Drug Abuse Control Strategy". The administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution are contained in paragraph 14 of the report of the Fifth Committee. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIX U~lS adopted (resoluti…
The President
The last draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee is draft resolution XX, entitled "Assistance to student refugees in southern Africa". May I take it that the Assembly, like the Third Committee, wishes to adopt that draft resolution without a vote'!
The President
The Third Committee has also recommended two draft decisions. In paragraph 85 of its report, the Committee recommends the adoption of draft decision I, entitled "Welfare of migrant workers and their families". May I consider that the Assembly adopts that draft decision'?
The President
Draft decision 11 is entitled "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Guatemala". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola. Australia, Austria, Barbados. Belgium. Benin. Bulgaria. Burundi. Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Canada. Cape Verde, Central African Republic. Congo. Cuba. Czechoslovakia, Democratic Yemen…
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Dyrlund (Denmark)
My delegation has asked to speak to make a statement on behalf of the five Nordic countries-Finland. Iceland. Norway. Sweden and Denmark-on the occasion of the adoption by the General Assembly of draft resolution I. concerning the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture. 261. In a statement on behalf of the Nordic countries at the 62nd meeting of the Third Committee my delegation ex…
Mr. Walkate (Netherlands)
The Netherlands delegation has always supported the idea of transforming the United Nations Trust Fund for Chile into a fund of a more general nature. Therefore it voted in favour of draft resolution I. By adopting this resolution the General Assembly has given shape to its concern for individuals whose human rights have been severely violated as a result of torture wherever in the world they may…
Ms. Dever (Belgium)
My delegation, which in the Third Committee abstained on the draft resolution on the situation with regard to human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador, voted in favour of draft resolution V in the report of the Third Committee. This affirmative vote is to be explained fundamentally by the fact that the Belgian Government, as already stated in the Third Committee, remains very much con…
Mr. Sviridov (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
In connection with the adoption today of draft resolution XII on 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 delegation of the USSR would like to make the following statement. 274. The Soviet delegation supported that resolution both in the Third Committee an…

Vote Consensus — A/36/PV.97 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Equal rights to work". The Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
Finally, in paragraph 42 of its report, the Committee recommends the adoption of a draft decision entitled "Draft Declaration on the Participation of Women in the Struggle for the Strengthening of International Peace and for the Solution of Other Vital National and International Problems.... May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt this draft decision?
The President
The Assembly will consider next the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 129 [A/36/785]. 34. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled ·'International campaign against traffic in drugs". recommended by the Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. This draft resolution was adopted without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly also wishes to do so? 35. The· P…
Mr. Massot (Brazil)
My delegation is very much in favour of the main thrust and the social purposes of the draft resolution entitled "International campaign against traffic in drugs" and consequently joined in the·consensus when it was adopted by the Third Committee and by the Assembly. 37. Nevertheless, in our opinion it would have been more appropriate to use the word .,drugs' , instead of "narcotics" in the thir…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 79 [A/36/731]. 39. I shall call on representatives who wish to explain their vote before the vote.
Mr. Nordenfelt (Sweden)
My delegation has asked to be allowed to speak to explain its vote on draft resolution I in the document which is before us under agenda item 79. 41. It is my Government's firm view that the realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms is an unconditional responsibility of all Governments. They have assumed this responsibility as Members of the United Nations. My Government cannot accept…
Mr. Verkercke (Belgium)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on draft resolution I contained in the Third Committee's report on agenda item 79 [A/36/73/]. My delegation will vote in favour of it. It abstained in the vote on the corresponding draft resolution in the Third Committee. By our positive vote on draft resolution I my delegation intends to show the importance it attaches to the dialogue between Member S…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 20 of its report [A/36/731]. , 49. We shall first vote upon draft resolution I entitled· '~ltemative approaches and ways and means within the United Nations system for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental human freedoms". A recorded vote has been reque…
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution n, entitled "National institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights". without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn now to draft resolution Ill, entitled ••Alternative approaches and ways and means in the United Nations system for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights", which the Third Committee adopted without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so?
The President
The Assembly will turn next to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 138 [A/36/786]. 53. The Assemblv will now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "New international humanitarian order", recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph::; of its 'report. It adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
Mr. Fwrin (German Democratic Republic)
There is no doubt that the pressent situation in the Middle East is extremely dangerous. At the present time there are no signs that tension is easing or that the peace-threatening tendencies are lessening. The hopes which have been voiced many times by certain parties, that tension has been lowered and that lasting peace may be established, have proved unfounded. A number of facts point to the p…
Mr. Abulhassan (Kuwait)
It is the universal view of the international community that, because of the nature of its political dimensions, its economic repercussions and its negative effects on the entire spectrum of international relations, the Middle East crisis is the severest and most intense crisis in the world. It has developed and become so complex that it has become the focal point of confrontation the consequence…
Mr. CORREA da COSTA (Brazil)
As we are only too aware, the fundamental principles of the United Nations have been repeatedly transgressed this year .in the Middle East. Israel has insisted on pursuing h strategy of pre-emptive attacks, posing new and serious threats· to 99. Realistically, if the parties directly involved are truly convinced that they must face the challenge of finding a compromise that has any possibility o…
Mr. RAcz (Hungary)
The Middle East crisis is no nearer a solution today than when this body dealt with the same problem a year ago. That area continues to be ravaged by tension and strife, posing a threat to world peace and international security. This threat has become even more obvious and direct as a consequence of the events of the past year in that troubled part of the world. Tension in that region has been in…
Mr. Al-Mosfir (United Arab Emirates)
I should like at the outset to express the anger of my delegation over the latest step taken by the United States of Americ~ in extraditing ,m Arab citizen, a national of an Arab sovereign State, to a third party, Israel, without basing itself on established fact, as stated' by the representative of Kuwait, in spite of the promises made by United States ambassadors to offidais in many Arab countr…
Mr. El-Solh (Lebanon)
It is an honour for me to speak on behalf of Lebanon m the debate on the situation in the Middle East and to express our thanks to the Secretariat and to the international Organization as a whole for their efforts to solve the crisis in the Middle East. The area has become a hotbed of tension and an arena for the struggle between Powers, small and large, which threatens international peace and se…
Mr. Sulaiman (Oman)
For more than three decades the United Nations has been dealing with the Middle East situation, at times in the Security Council, and year after year in the Assembly. Numerous appropriate and suitable resolutions have been adopted in that regard, but they have yet to be implemented. 147. Today, as the Middle East crisis deteriorates and becomes more serious, it constitutes a constant threat to i…
Mr. Marinescu (Romania)
This debate on the situation in the Middle East has again highlighted the legitimate desire of peoples to see resolute action taken to do away with focal points of tension, to maintain their freedom and independence and to guarantee and strengthen international peace and security. At the same time, the debate reflects the deep disquiet caused by the persistence of conflicts and war in various par…
Mr. Sheldov (Belarus)
The General Assembly is again considering the situation in the Middle East, which continues to be one of the hottest and constantly bleeding regions of our planet. All the decisions of the General Assembly and the Security Council aimed at settling the problem of the Middle East and ending aggressive actions by Israel are cynically being flouted by the Tel Aviv authorities and remain unimplemente…

Vote Consensus — A/36/PV.105 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to the report of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 108 [A/36/840). 93. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended in paragraph 8 of the report. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the Assembly also adopts it?
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the two draft resolutions recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 7 of its report on item 99 [A/36/844]. 96. I shall first put to the vote draft resolution A, entitled "Final budget appropriations for the biennium 1980-1981". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Next I put to the vote draft resolution B, entitled "Final income estimates for the biennium 1980-1981". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly will now turn to Part I of the report of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 100 [A/36/845]. 99. I caIl on the representative of the United States for an explanation of vote.
Mr. Adelman (United States of America)
The United States. delegation will vote against the proposed appropriation for the programme budget of the United Nations for the biennium 1982-1983. Grave reservations about the size and composition of the expenditures contained in this budget have impeIled my Government to take this unprecedented step. Given world economic conditions and the pressures they exert upon the treasuries of all Membe…
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the recommendations of the Fifth Committee. Ill. Draft resolution I is entitled "Questions relating to the proposed programme budget for the biennium 1982-1983". Sections I to III of that draft resolution, entitled, respectively, '~ctivities of the Administrative Management Service", "United Nations language training programme" and "Use of experts and cons…
The President
Section IV of draft resolution I is entitled "Interorganizational security measures". The Fifth Committee adopted that section without objection. However, a recorded vote in the Assembly has been requested.
The President
Section V, entitled "First-class travel in the United Nations", was adopted by the Fifth
The President
We turn now to section VI of draft resolution I, entitled "Training programme for English and French translators/precis-writers at the Economic Commission for Africa". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Sections VII entitled "International Computing Centre" and VIII, entitled "Job classification and career development of language staff', were adopted by the Fifth Committee without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Sections VII and VIII of draft resolution I were adopted (resolution 36/235, sections VII and VIII).
The President
I shall now put to the vote section IX of draft resolution I, entitled "United Nations accommodation at Nairobi". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Sections X to XII, entitled, respectively, "Common services at the United Nations Centre at Nairobi", "Implementation of revised General Service salary scales at Geneva" and "Office accommodation at Headquarters", were adopted by the Fifth Committee without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Sections X to XII of draft resolution I were adopted (resolution …
The President
I shall now put to the vote section XIII of draft resolution I, entitled ··Administrative costs of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Sections XIV to XVI, entitled, respectively, "Convening of an international conference on population in 1984", "Contractual status of language teachers at Headquarters" and "Establishment of a childcare centre at Headquarters", were adopted by the Fifth Committee without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly also adopts them? Sections XIV to XVI of draft resolution 1 were adopted (r…
The President
I shall now put to the vote section XVII of draft resolution I, entitled ')\ccess to the language training programme by accredited staff of permanent missions at Headquarters". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Section XVIII is entitled ')\dministrative and financial implications of the recommendations of the Committee for Programme and Co-ordination in paragraphs 477 to 514 of its report on its twentyfirst session". Section XIX is entitled "Use of experts and consultants in the United Nations". Section XX is entitled "Formulation, presentation, review and approval of programme budgets". 122. The Fifth…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Vienna International Centre". The Fifth Committee adopteq it without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution Ill, entitled '''Establishment of an information sy~tems unit in the Department of International Economic and Social Affairs". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IV, entitled "Report of the Committee of Governmental Experts to Evaluate the Secretariat in the Administrative, Finance and Personnel Areas". 126. Draft resolution IV was adopted by the Fifth Committee without objection. May I consider that the General Assem~ly wishes to do so also?
The President
We turn now to draft resolution V, entitled "Special review of the ongoing work programme of the United Nations". The Fifth Committee adopted that dratt h.•.::"lution by consensus. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do so also?

Vote Consensus — S/36/PV.64 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 69 (h). 87. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee. The Committee adopted that draft resolution, entitled "Techni-=- cal co-operation among developing countries", without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do so also?
The President
I now invite the Assembly to turn its attention to the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 71 (b) and (c), in which the Second Committee recommends the adoption of a draft resolution and a draft decision. 89. The draft resolution, which is entitled "United Nations University", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do …
The President
The draft decision, which is entitled "Unified approach to development analysis and planning", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/35/PV.84 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
Ms. Newsom (United States of America)
This statement refers to the decision contained in 233. In continuing efforts to achieve agreement on this important issue, we hope for the participation of al.l St~tes which share our perception of the great distortions and costs to the commercial, social and political fabric of countries caused where bribery and extortion occur.

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

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

— Abstain (17)
✗ No (11)
✓ Yes (103)
Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Review of procedures for the award of contracts"’. The Fifth Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so? Draft resolution VI was adepted (resolution 34/228).
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled **Resources for the implementation of the work programme of the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) at the regional level’’. 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, Br…
The President
I turn now to draft resolution VIL, which has three parts. This draft resolution is entitled ‘*Programme budget for the biennium 1980- 198i"°. 63. Ishall put to the vote first draft resolution VIII A, entitled ‘* Budget appropriations for the biennium 1980- 1931°’. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria. Bahama…
The President
Draft resolution VUI B is entitled *‘Income estimates for the biennium 1980- 1981’’. The Fifth Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to do so? Draft resolution VUI B owas adopted (resolution 34/230 B).
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution VIII C, entitled *‘Financing of appropriations for the year 1980°’. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. et favour: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, Burundi, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Ce!ombia, Co…
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution LX, entited **Unforeseen and extra- 2 The delegation of India subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having been in favour of tho alenft racnlotian dn favour: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burma, Buru…
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.109 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Finally, in paragraph 29 of part II of its report [ibid.], the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of a draft decision regarding the preparatory work for bringing the Common Fund into operation. The decision of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft decision is contained in document A/34/797, paragraph 9. Since the Second Co…
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution II. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Dominican Republic, El Sal…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution II as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded yote was taken. + The delegations of Bangladesh. Benin. Lesotho and Sierra Leone subsequently informed the Secretariat that they wished to have their votes recorded as having been in favour of the last preambular paragraph. * The delegation of Bangladesh subsequently informed the Secrelariat th…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution III entitled ‘‘Multilateral trade negotiations’’. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burma,. Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, …
The President
Draft resolution IV, entitled ‘Development aspects of the reverse transfer of technology”’, was adopted without a vote in the Second Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt draft resolution IV? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 34/200).
The President
Finally, in paragraph 34 of part III of its report [A/34/538/Add.2], the Second Committee recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of a draft decision regarding the resumed session of the United Nations Conference on Restrictive Business Practices. The decision of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that recommendation is contained in document A/34/797, …
The President
I shall now call upon those representatives who wish to explain their votes after the vote. I would remind them of the 10-minute limitation.
Mr. Makosso (Congo)
In the Second Committee, my delegation did not take part in the vote on the draft resolution on specific action related to the particular needs and problems of land-locked developing countries, and it ab- Stained in the vote just taken on the same subject. However, I wish to point out that, in the opinion of my delegation, being a land-locked country is a source of constant anxiety and concern, …
Mr. Poncet (France)
In the separate vote on paragraph 3 of resolution 34/196, the French delegation cast a favourable vote. However, I should like formally to remind the Assembly that we interpret the words *‘as adopted” as reflecting the conditions in which the resolutions referred to were adopted, including the reservations that were expressed by France during the adoption of those texts. which reservations we mai…
Mr. Bukayi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
The delegation of Zaire wishes to thank the General Assembly for the support given to resolution 34/193. adopted by consensus. Our thanks go particularly to the 53 sponsors of the resolution. We believe that the studies that will be carried out will help Zaire It was so decided (decision 34/321).
The President
On behalf of the General Assembly, I wish to extend to Mr. Gamani Corea my warm congratulations on his reappointment as Secretary-General of UNCTAD. His contribution during the past five and a half years to the cause of this Organization is too wel! known to require any elaboration on my part. Suffice it to say that under Mr. Corea’s competent and dedicated leadership UNCTAD has made a great stri…
Mr. Vanden Heuvel (United States of America)
The United States would like to join with others in welcoming the reappointment of Mr. Corea to the post of Secretary-General of UNCTAD. That organization has before it in the coming three years many tasks of great importance to both the developed and the developing countries. It has already played a large role in the North-South dialogue and, as these discussions move into a new phase, we are co…
Mrs. ZHANG Zong-an (China)
The Chinese delegation. like other delegations. would like to express its congratulations to Mr. Corea on his reappointment as Secretary-General of UNCTAD. As Secretary-General, Mr. Corea has done a great deal of work and played an important 30. During this period the Chinese delegation has co-operated effectively with Mr. Corea. We sincerely hope that in his future work Mr. Corea will continue…
Mr. Nishida (Japan)
On behalf of my delegation I should like to join previous speakers in congratulating Mr. Gamani Corea on his reappointment as Secretary-General of UNCTAD. We believe that UNCTAD has benefited greatly from Mr. Corea’s wisdom and deep insight, and we hope that under his continued leadership UNCTAD will positively and constructively contribute to the North-South dialogue. We wish him all success in …
Mr. Davenport (Ireland)
On behalf of the States members of the European Communities, I should like to offer our congratulations to Mr. Gamani Corea on his reappointment for a further term of office as the Secretary-General of UNCTAD. 38. UNCTAD is a vital organ for our economic work in the United Nations system and under the leadership of Mr. Corea has played an important role in the field of international economic co-…
Mr. Makeev (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
In connexion with the decision to confirm the appointment of Mr. Gamani Corea as Secretary-General of UNCTAD, I should like to express the hope that the UNCTAD secretariat and Mr. Gamani Corea personally will bear in mind the fact that international trade has various directions of flow, east-west, inter alia, and that in his position as head of so important a unit of the United Nations system as …
The President
We now turn to agenda item 55. I call on the representative of India, who wishes to make a proposal. 41. Mr. B. C. MISHRA (India): During the consideration of agenda item 55 in the Second Committee, the Secretariat provided conference room paper No. 3, dated 6 December 1979, to the Committee. In that paper, the dates for the eleventh special session of the General Assembly were indicated as 25 A…
The President
The representative of India has proposed that the General Assembly decide now that the dates for its special session on development should be from 25 August to 5 September 1980, with the possibility of extending the session for a few days if that should be necessary. Since the representative of India, in his capacity as Chairman of the Group of 77, has undertaken consultations with several delega…
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the recommendations of the Second Committee contained in paragraphs 38 and 39 of part II of its report [A/34/676/Add.1]. The draft resolutions recommended in paragraph 38 were all adopted in the Committee without a vote. 47. Draft resolution I is entitled **Multilateral development assistance for the exploration of natural resources’’. May I take it that i…
The President
We now turn to draft resolution II, entitled *‘Economic co-operation amcng developing countries"’. I take it that the Generali Assembly adopts that draft resolution without @ vos. Draft resolution II was adopted (resolution 34/202).

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution V, entitled ‘‘Target for the World Food Programme pledges for the period 1981-1982’°. The Second Committee also adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 34/108).
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled ‘‘United Nations Revolving Fund for Natural Resources Exploration’’. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise. Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 34/109).
The President
We now turn to draft decision [, entitled *‘ Administrative exvenses of the United Draft decision I was adopted (decision 34/428).
The President
Finally, we turn to draft decision II, entitled ‘‘Documents relating to operational activities for development’’. The Second Committee adopted draft decision H without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft decision II was adopted (decision 34/429).
The President
I now invite members to turn to the note of the Secretary-General in document A/34/762, dealing with the confirmation of the appointment of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. In this note the Secretary- General proposes that the appcintment of Mr. Bradford Morse be extended for a four-year term until 31 December 1983. May I take it that the General Assembly agrees to c…
The President
On behalf of the General Assembly, I wish to congratulate Mr. Bradford Morse on his reappointment and to wish him continued success in his valuable work. I also wish to express my very personal sense of satisfaction at Mr. Morse’s reappointment for, like many in this Assembly, I have been extremely encouraged and, indeed, inspired by the dynamic, dedicated and wise leadership provided by Mr. Mors…
Mr. Simbananiye (Burundi)
My delegation takes pleasure at the decision just taken by this Assembly to renew the mandate of Mr. Bradford Morse as Administrator of UNDP. 32. It was in January 1976 that Mr. Bradford Morse assumed his new functions as Administrator of UNDP. 33. The General Assembly, at its seventh special session in 1975, entrusted to the Programme very important responsibilities in the pursuit of economic…
Mr. Rosen (United States of America)
The United States Government is gratified by this Assembly’s approval of the Secretary-General’s nomination of Bradford Morse as Administrator of UNDP for a second term of four years. 42. A true international civil servant, Mr. Morse embodies the highest traditions of his profession. Mr. Morse has served the United Nations since 1972 with competence, devotion, integrity and tremendous energy. T…
Mr. Komatina (Yugoslavia)
On behalf of my delegation, I would like to avail myself of this opportunity to welcome the decision of the Secretary- General to reappoint Mr. Bradford Morse as Administrator of UNDP. 47, We believe that this decision and its confirmation by the General Assembly are an expression of the great appreciation on the part of the international community of Mr. Morse’s performance and dedicated work i…
Mr. KOH (Singapore)
I wish to express briefly the great pleasure and satisfaction my delegation feels * Report of the United Nations Conference on Technical Coeperation among Developing Countries, Buenos Aires, 30 Augusti2 September 1978 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.78.H.A.11 and Corrigendum), chap. I. 51. Mr. Bradford Morse first joined our Organization in May 1972 as the Under-Secretary-General for P…
Mr. Espeche Gil (Argentina)
the Permanent Mission of my country, in a note to the Secretary-General on 18 October last, communicated the position of the Government of Argentina to the effect that the appointment of Mr. Bradford Morse should be extended for a period of four years to 31 December 1983. 57. Mr. Morse has performed his functions as Administrator of UNDP with great efficiency and dedication, and deserves the re…
Mr. Marinescu (Romania)
The delegation of Romania wishes to 62. Mr. Morse’s recognized capacity in the administration of the Programme goes hand in hand with the dedication and effectiveness with which he has implemented the decisions of the Governing Council. In his conduct we see a guarantee of UNDP’s increasingly direct involvement in our concern to bring about a new international economic order, in close connexion …
Mr. Nuseibeh (Jordan)
On behalf of Jordan, I wish to express the profound appreciation which we all feel on the occasion of the confirming of Mr. Bradford Morse’s appointment or rather the extension of his term of office as the Administrator of UNDP for four years until 31 December 1983. 65. This most commendable decision by the Secretary-General is deeply appreciated by all those who have been following Mr. Morse’s …
Mr. Scheltema (Netherlands)
It is with great pleasure that I speak briefly at this moment. I consider it my pleasant duty to conve» to this Assembly my Government’s deep appreciation for the way in which Mr. Bradford Morse has managed the affairs of UNDP during the last four years—a Programme to which my country has traditionally attached the greatest importance. We all know that the Programme went through an extremely dif…
Mr. Jodahl (Sweden)
It is my pleasure to speak on behalf of the delegations of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. 72. The Nordic delegations were very happy to endorse the extension of Mr. Bradford Morse’s appointment as Administrator for another four-year term. Ever since the founding of UNDP, the Nordix <eauntries have taken a keen interest in the splendid «werk that organization is doing. In view of t…
Mr. Kaabachi (Tunisia)
The General Assembly’s confirmation of the appointment of the Administrator of UNDP provides -: an excellent opportunity for the Tunisian delegation to pay a warm tribute to Mr. Bradford Morse, whose selflessness and determination to support the development of the developing countries are recognized and appreciated by all in this Assembly. 74. The strengthening of the operational activities for …
Mr. Akiman (Türkiye)
If gives me great pleasure to express, on behalf of the Turkish Government, our full support for the extension of the appointment of Mr. Morse as Administrator of UNDP for another term of four years. 77. Mr. Morse, during his first term, has made enormous contributions towards the strengthening of UNDP and—through that Programme—for the betterment of the lives of millions of people around the wo…
Mr. Albornoz (Ecuador)
[have the honour to express on behalf of the Andean countries, thatis, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, our pleasure at the appointment of Mr. Bradford Morse as Administrator of UNDP, on the wise suggestion of the Secretary-General, for a further term of office. 84. Mr. Morse not only is a personality of great international significance in the United Nations and in his own country…
Mr. Mills (Jamaica)
Like others who have spoken before me, I wish to say a few words concerning the confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Bradford Morse as Administrator of UNDP. vamaica has followed the work of UNDP for many years and, speaking personally, I have been involved with the Programme for a long time, first as 2n official of the Government of Jamaica in the planning field and, more recently, at the Unit…
Mr. Nishida (Japan)
I should like to join previous speakers in congratulating Mr. Bradford Morse on his re-appointment as the Administrator of UNDP. The Government of Japan has been highly ‘appreciative of his dedicated contribution to the enhancement of the work of UNDP, particulariy in reorganizing the structure of the Programme and improving the efficiency of its activities. We wish him all success in his future…

Vote Consensus — A/34/PV.76 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 82 [A/34/695]. II. I shall now call on those delegations wishing to explain their vote before the vote. 13. We have always considered it our duty in previous years not only to vote in favour of such resolutions but to be militant in support of them. Therefore it was with profound regret that we witnessed the…
The President
We shall take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Importance of the universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination and of.the speedy granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples for the effective guarantee and ob~ervance or human rights", recommended by the Third Committee In paragraph 12 of its report. The delegation of Morocco has asked for a separat…
The President
The Assembly will now proceed to vote on the draft resolution as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. 2 The delegationof Barbadossubsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to haveits voterecordedas havingbeenin favour of the paragraph. 3 The delegation of Liberia subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to haveits vote recordedas havingbeenin favour of the paragraph.
Mr. Esquea Guerrero (Dominican Republic)
My delegation voted in favour of the resolution as a whole, but we wish to express reservations concerning the sixth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 3, 10and 14.
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 84 [A/34/687]. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 10. of that report. The Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now call on the representative of Turkey who wishes to explain his vote.
Mr. Gorakan (Türkiye)
My delegation did not participate in the debate in the Third Committee on agenda item 84, which dealt mainly with the report of the Human Rights Committee to the General Assembly [A/34/40). That should not be interpreted in any way as indicating lack of interest on our part in the work of the Human Rights Committee. On the contrary, my delegation attaches great importance to the work of that Comm…
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 87 [A/34/704). The Assembly will now take a decision on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 31 of that report and the draft decision in paragraph 32. 24. We come first to draft resolution I, entitled "Alternative approaches and ways and means within the United Nations sy…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution II, entitled "Services of the Secretariat concerned with human eights". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Alternative approaches and ways and means within the United Nations system for the improvement of the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Next, we turn to draft resolution Iy, entitled "National institutions for the promo- 7 The delegation of Liberia subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recordedas havingbeen in favour of the draft resolution. 8 Idem.
The President
Lastly, we turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 32 of the report, relating to the Servicesof the Secretariat concerned with human rights. The Third Committee adopted this without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Schmid (Austria)
My explanation of vote refers to draft resolution I, which has just been adopted. 31. During the debate in the Third Committee, on the draft contained originally in document A/C.3/34/L.IS, my delegation made a number of proposals which we deemed to be constructive. We assumed that our proposed changes would make the text acceptable to all delegations. We have to note with regret, however, that t…
Ms. Fawthorpe (New Zealand)
New Zealand has today voted in favour of draft resolution I under agenda item 87 as a demonstration of our long-standing support for the broad principles embodied in the resolution. However, the New Zealand Government maintains its specific reservations expressed by my delegation before voting in the Third Committee, at which time New Zealand abstained on the draft contained in document A/C.3/34/…
The President
The Assembly will now take up the report of the Fifth Committee on agenda item 17 (j), relating to appointments to fill vacancies in the United Nations Staff Pension Committee [A/34/526]. In the Committee the draft decision recommended by it was adopted by acclamation. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We shall now resume our consideration of agenda items 102 and 12 concerning the pattern of conferences. The report of the Fifth Committee is to be found in document A/34/625. 45. Members will recall that the General Assembly, at its fifty-first plenary meeting, on 1 November, postponed for further consultations consideration of the draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 12. F…
The President
The positions of delegations with respect to the recommendations contained in the Sixth Committee's report to the Assembly are reflected in the Committee's relevant summary records. 57. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "State of signatures and ratifications of the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 concerning the respect for human rights …

Vote Recorded Vote — A/34/PV.75 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (40)
✗ No (6)
✓ Yes (26)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now invite. representatives to turn to the draft consensuses recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 35 of its report [A/34/6311/Add. I]. 23. Draft consensus I deals with the question of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The Committee adopted draft consensus I without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft consensus II relates to the question of Tokelau. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus II without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? .. Draft consensusII wasadopted (decision 34/410).
The President
Draft consensus III relates to the question of St. Helena. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus III without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft consensus IV relates to the question of Gibraltar. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus IV without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft consensusIV wasadopted (decision 34/412).
The President
We now come to the draft decisions recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 36 of its report [A/34/638/Add. I] 28. Draft decision I is entitled "Question of Brunei". The Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled 4 The delegation of i,.a Leone subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having been in favour of the draft resolution.
The President
Draft decision III is entitled "Question of Pitcairn". The Fourth Committee adopted draft decision III without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft decision IV relates to the question of Antigua and St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla. The Fourth Committee adopted draft decision IV without a vote. I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly also to adopt it.
The President
I now invite members to turn their attention to the recommendation of the Fourth Committee in paragraph (j of its report (Part III) [A/34/638/Add.2]. The draft resolution recommended by the Committee, which is entitled "Question of Guam", was adopted in the Committee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise'!
The President
I now call on the representatives who wish to explain their vote after the vote.
Mr. Castillo-Arriola (Guatemala)
The General Assembly has considered the question of Belize, which was discussed in the Fourth Committee. The Committee finally adopted draft resolution A/C.4/34/L.14 submitted by Angola, the United Kingdom and other countries. That resolution reiterates similar texts submitted on past occasions by the same countries but which have had no result and have only made more difficult the settlement of …
The President
I hate to interrupt the representative of Guatemala, but his 10 minutes are up, so I would earnestly request him to conclude.
Mr. Castillo-Arriola (Guatemala)
On assuming the office of President of the Republic, General Romeo Lucas Garcia declared before the Congress of the Republic: "We shall not fail in the defence of our legitimate territorial rights, especially as far as Belize is concerned; just as we shall be firm in our claims, so shall we take a civilized attitude towards the attainment of a peaceful, negotiated settlement, by taking into acco…
The President
Before calling on the next speaker, I should like to remind the Assembly of the decision which it took in its wisdom that" statements in explanation of vote should be limited to 10 minutes. It is very uncomfortable for the President to have to interrupt any representative, but, as I am obliged to apply the rules, I have no alternative but to do so. I therefore urge all subsequent speakers to ensu…
Mrs. ALI (India)
The position of my delegation on the substance of the issue of Western Sahara has already been expounded during the debate in the Fourth Committee. 6 54. Our positive vote on the resolution just adopted is a reaffirmation of our consistent support for the position adopted by OAU, to which the parties concerned had referred the matter. It is also an expression of our hope that the matter will be …
Mr. Serao (Angola)
With regard to the draft resolution on Guam, my delegation has joined in the consensus which has emerged, convinced that the general principles contained in it can help the people of that Territory freely to exercise their right to self-determination. 56. However, my delegation wishes to note its very serious reservations with regard to operative paragraph 10 of the draft resolution, which refer…
Mr. Schmid (Austria)
My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution IV on the question of Western Sahara. In deference to your wise decision, Mr. President, I shall not repeat what I said in explanation of our affirmative vote in the Fourth Committee. My words were basically an appeal to all the parties to the conflict to seek a negotiated solution. 60. I am, however, under instructions to draw the attention of t…
Mr. Albornoz (Ecuador)
In connexion with the question of Belize, the delegation of Ecuador voted in favour of the draft resolution because it recognizes the principle of selfdetermination of peoples without prejudice to its traditional position of respecting the principle of uti possidetis juris. 7S. In adopting and supporting for several years now the position of the brother country of Guatemala, we are in favour of …
Mr. Siddiqui (Pakistan)
My delegation has voted in favour of the resolution on the question of Western Sahara. Our support of the resolution is a reaffirmation of our commitment to the principle of the inalienable right of peoples to self-determination. 77. However, my delegation wishes to dissociate itself from all those references in the draft resolution which imply condemnation of Morocco, particularly in operative …
The President
The General Assembly will consider next the report of the Fourth Committee on agenda item 91 [A/34/668]. The Assembly will now t~ke a decisio.n on the draft resolution entitled "Question of East TImor", recommended by the Committee in paragraph 12of its report. A recorded vote has been requested. 80. The ~RESIDENT: I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes.

Vote Consensus — A/34/PV.107 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
The positions of delegations with respect to the recommendations contained in the reports of the Second Committee to the Assembly are reflected in the relevant records of the Committee. 113. May I remind members of the decision on explanations of vote taken by the General Assembly at its 4th plenary meeting, on 21 September 1979, cited at the beginning of this meeting [see para. 5 above]. 114. …
The President
We now turn to draft resolution II, entitled ‘‘Restoration and improvement of the Fouta-Djallon massif’. It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that it is also the wish of the General Assembly to adopt draft resolution HI? Draft resolution II was adopted (resolution 34/185).
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled ‘**Co-operation in the field of the environment concerning natural resources shared by two or more States’’. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts this draft resolution? ° The delegations of Madagascar. Mozambique and the United Republic of Cameroon subsequently informed the Secretariat that they wished to have their votes recorded as having been in favou…
The President
Finally, draft resolution VI, entitled ‘‘International co-operation in the field of the environment’’, was adopted in the Second Committee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution VI? Draft resolution VI was adopted (resolution 34[188).
The President
I shall now call on those representatives wishing to explain their vote after the vote. 124, Mr. AKTAN (Turkey) (interpretation from French): The initiative taken by the Governing Council of UNEP to adopt draft principles of conduct in the field of the environment for the guidance of States in the conservation and harmonious utilization of natural resources shared by two or more States [see res…
Mr. Hankfy (Canada)
Canada has participated in the consensus adoption of the resolution on co-operation in the field of the environment concerning natural resources shared by two or more States [ibid.]. While we regret that the Assembly has not seen fit to give the draft principles referred to a stronger endorsement, we are encouraged that it has requested all States to use the principles as guidelines and recommend…
Mr. Velloso (Brazil)
The Brazilian delegation has joined the consensus adoption of resoiution 34/186 as it had voted in favour of the text contained in document A/C.2/34/L.24/Rev.2, as amended, in the Second Committee. It will be recalled that on the initiative of my delegation, paragraph 2 was amer.ded in order that the General Assembly should limit i:self to taking note of the set of principles, instead of adopting…
Mr. Boddens Hosang (Netherlands)
The Netherlands delegation has joined in the consensus on resolution 34/186. My delegation wishes to put on record its disappointment at the fact that the original draft resolution, of which my country was a sponsor {ibid., para. 18] was drastically changed in scope through a vote on an amendment in the Second Committee. My delegation regrets that in this way a formal adoption by the General Asse…
Mr. Herrera Vegas (Argentina)
The Argentine declaration joined in the adoption by consensus of resolution 34/186 because the resolution does not contain any principle which is contrary to our own policies in this field. 139. In accordance with what was stated at the Second Committee by the delegation of Pakistan when it introduced, on behalf of the sponsors, draft resolution A/C.2/34/L.24/Rev.2,'' we would have preferred th…
Mr. Jodahl (Sweden)
My delegation joined in the consensus on resolution 34/186. However, we regret that we are now, by adopting a resolution which ‘takes note of’ the draft principles, still only at the point we reached last year. That means that we have lost a year in the ongoing work in the important field of international environmental law, a field in which so much still needs to be done. 143. Wealso regret tha…
Mr. Worku (Ethiopia)
My delegation sincerely feels that the General Assembly has taken the more realistic and sincere decision on the issue concerning resources shared by two or more States. It is wise in that it has avoided entering into an area which has great potential for conflict. In our opinion the objective of protecting shared natural resources can be better advanced ifit is left to States to solve the proble…

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

— Abstain (5)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (99)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those delegations that wish to explain their positions at this stage. The recommendation lmS adopted (decision 33/436).
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to document A/33/44/ Add.2, which contains part III of the report of the Second Committee. May I consider that the General Assembly takes note of part III of the report? It was so decided (decision 33/437;
Mr. Lazarevic (Yugoslavia)
I wish to state the following on behalf of the delegations of Argentina, Pakistan and Yugoslavia with regard to draft resolution V, on the United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy [A/33/446/Add.l], which hasjust been adopted.
The President
I shall now call on those delegations that wish to explain their positions at this stage. 61. The three aforementioned delegations joined the consensus, as they considered that the resolution on the Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy constituted a significant successof the thirty-third session of the General Assembly. The resolution will initiate a new era of co-operation which wi…
Mr. Lazarevic (Yugoslavia)
I wish to state the following on behalf of the delegations of Argentina, Pakistan and Yugoslavia with regard to draft resolution V, on the United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy [A/33/446/Add.l], which has just been adopted. I, 61. The three aforementioned delegations joined the consensus, as they considered that the resolution on the Conference on New and Renewable So…
Mr. Mungai (Kenya)
My delegation has requested to be allowed to speak on behalf of the sponsors of the original text of draft resolution V [A/C2/33/L.84] to express our gratitude to the representative of Yugoslavia and, through him, to the other sponsors ofthe amendments in document A/C.2/33/L.91 for their understanding and magnanimity. We thank them for not insisting on a vote being taken on their amendments and t…
Mr. Mungai (Kenya)
My delegation has requested to be allowed to speak on behalf of the sponsors of the original text of draft resolution V [A/C.2/33/L.84] to express our gratitude to the representative of Yugoslavia and, through him, to the other sponsors ofthe amendments in document A/C.2/33/L.91 for their understanding and magnanimity. We thank them for not insisting on a vote being taken on their amendments and …
Ms. Stahl (United States of America)
As I believe the debate on draft resolution IV in the Second Committee illustrated, the issue at stake here is not assistance to the Palestinian people. If it were, this draft resolution would have been adopted by consensus, a consensus in which the United S+!'\tes would eagerly have joined. We support 74. My delegation is, accordingly, looking forward with anticipation to the convening of a con…
Ms. Stahl (United States of America)
As I believe the debate on draft resolution IV in the Second Committee illustrated, the issue at stake here is not assistance to the Palestinian people. If it were, this draft resolution would have been adopted by consensus, a consensus in which the United S+!'\tes would eagerly have joined. We support 76. Our efforts in the Second Committee were directed towards amending the draft resolution to…
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 59 concerning UNCTAD. I should like to inform representatives that this report, which appears in document A/33/526, is at present available in only one language, English. The Assembly therefore has two choices. First, in view of the very limited time at our disposal,the Assembly may wish to take up the matter…
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 59 concerning UNCTAD. I should like to inform representatives that this report, which appears in document A/33/526, is at present available in only one language, English. The Assembly therefore has two choices. First, in view of the very limited time at our disposal, the Assembly may wish to take up the matte…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decisionon the recommendations of the Second Committee in paragraphs63 and 64 of its report [A/33/526]. 85. Draft resolution I is entitled "Special measures in favour of the least developed among the developing countries". The Second Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the recommendations of the Second Committee in paragraphs 63 and 64 of its report {A/33/526]. 85. Draft resolution I is entitled "Special measures in favour of the least developed among the developing countries". The Second Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? 6 [bid., 59th meeting, p…
Mr. Haque (Pakistan)
My delegation had requested a separate and recorded vote on the last preambular paragraph of this draft resolution as well as on operative paragraph 1. It has also requested a recorded vote on the draft resolution as a whole. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia Austria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil Bulgaria, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic Centr…
The President
The Assembly will now vote on the fifth p:eambular paragraph of draft resolution IT. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now put to the vote L~erativ paragraph 1 ofdraft resolution 11. A recorded vote has bee requested.
The President
I now put to the vote L~erative paragraph 1 of draft resolution 11. A recorded vote has been requested. . 91. The PRESIDENT: I now put to the vote draft resolution D, as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan tralia, Bahamas, Bahrai Bhutan, Bolivia, Botsw Burundi, Byelorussian Verde, Central African E bia, Congo, Cuba, Cyp Yemen, Djibouti, Domi Equatorial Guinea, Ethi…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Reverse transfer of technology". A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution Ill. We shall, therefore, vote frrst on operative paragraph 5. A recorded vote has been requested. 93. The· PRESIDENT: I now put to the vote draft resolution III as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We turn now to draft resolution IV entitled "Assistance to Antigua, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, S1. Lucia and St. Vincent". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assemblywishes to do likewise? Against: None
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "United Nations Conference on Restrictive Business Practices". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmancial implications of the draft resolution is contained in document A/33/532. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishesto do likewise?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Question of a convention on the rights of the child". The Jhird Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Status of persons refusing service in military or police forces used to enforce apartheid". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V wasadopted (resolution 33/166).
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled
The President
We turn nov ~ .oft resolute VI, entitled "Regional arrangements 1 , ....e .motton an. protection of human rights". The r"'i t of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and flnancial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A133/ 531. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishesto do likewise? ~'Question of…
The President
We turn no-:- ~ ·,ft resoluti< VI, entitled "Regional arrangements! ... , ....t :_notion a.'I. protection of human rights". The fp;"i t Jf the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmarlcial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document Aj33/ 531. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Dr…
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Narcotic drugs". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote.' May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution VII wasadopted (resolution 33/168).
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Protection of human rights of arrested or detained trace union activists". The Third Committee adopted draft
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Narcotic drugs". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? 14 The delegation of Bangladesh subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having been in favour of the draft resolution• ••
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Protection of human righb of arrested or detained tra<!e union activists". The Third Committee adopted draft 14 The <relegation of Bangladesh subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having been in fayour of the draft resolution.
The President
"United Nations Yearboo Committee adopted that May I take it that the likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "International Year for Disabled Persons". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
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.

Vote Consensus — A/33/PV.85 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "United Nations Volunteers programme". The Second Committee adopted it without a yote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 63, entitled "United Nations Environment Programme" [A/33/412J. In {avOlJr: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados,· Benin, Bhutan, Boli'lia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Cape Verde, Central African Empir…
Mr. Bikouta (Congo)
I merely wish to state that Botswana, Burundi, Guinea, Malawi and Uganda are the countries recoIrUli~nded by the African group of States for fIVe of the seats allotted to that group in the Governing Council of UNEP. The name of the sixth candidate will be provided later.
The President
We shall now take a decision on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 22 of its report. Draft resolution I is entitled "Report of the Governing Council ofthe United Nations Environment Programme". The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Against: None Abstaining: Australia, Belgium, Canad…
The President
Draft resolution n is entitled "Co-operation in the field of the environment concerning natural resources shared by two or more States". The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Against: None Draft resolution VI lWS adopted by 114 votes to none, with 23 abstentions (resolution 33/85}.1 0 Abstaining: Australia, Belgium, Canad…
The President
We now turn to the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 33 of its report [A/33/415J.
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Measures taken for the benefit of the Sudano-Sahelian regIon". The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? 150. Draft decision I ~s entitled "Rules of procedure of pledging conferences". The Second Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes …
The President
We now turn to the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 33 of its report [A/33/415J. Draft decision I lWS adopted (decision 33/419).
The President
Draft decision Il is entitled "Administrative expenses of the United Nations Capital Development Fund". The Second Committee adopted draft
The President
We shall now vote on draft resolution IV, entitled "Plan of Action to Combat Desertification". A recorded vote has been requested. 150. Draft decision I ~s entitled "Rules of procedure of pledging conferences". The Second Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? 9 The delegation of Nigeria subsequently informed the Secreta…
The President
Draft decision Il is entitled "Administrative expenses of the United Nations Capital Development Fund". The Second Committee adopted draft 9 The dnlegation of Nigeria subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having been in favour of the draft resolution. 10 The delegation of Cuba subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote record…
Mr. Bikouta
I merely wish to state Guinea, Malawi and Uganda are t by the African group of States f to that group in the Governing C of the sixth candidate will be pro
The President
We sh the four draft resolutions reco Committee in paragraph 22 of i is entitled "Report of the Gover Nations Environment Programm adopted it without a vote. May Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution I lWS adopted
The President
Draft "Co-operation in the field of th natural resources shared by tw Second Committee adopted it w that the General Assembly wishe Draft resolution 11lWS adopted
The President
Draft "Measures taken for the benef region". The Second Committee May I consider that the Gener likewise?
The President
We resolution IV, entitled "Plan of fication". A recorded vote has be Against: None Abstaining: Bulgaria, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Re- public, Czechoslovakia, German Democratic Republic, Hun- gary, Nigeria, Poland, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United States of America
The President
I now invite representatives to turn their attention to paragraph 23 of uocument A/33/412, which contains a draft decisionentitlad "Marine pollution" t which has been recommended by the Second Committee. If I hear no objections, I shall take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision.
The President
I now invite representatives to turn th~ir attention to paragraph 23 of ll.ocument A/33/412, which contains a draft decisionentitlad "Marine pollution", which has been recommended by the Second Committee. If I hear no objections, I shall t!ke it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision.
The President
I now call on those representatives who wish to exr ,in their o;;ote after the vote. Hit. Mr. PALMEIRO (Brazil): My delegation wishes to reiterate the statement made in the Second Committee regarding the adoption of draft resolution IV 1 162. The Brazilian delegation expresses its appreciation of the constructive manner in which the delegation of Sweden conducted consultations on this matter. Th…
The President
I now call on those representatives who wish to ex; ,~ their o;;ote after the vote. Hit. Mr. PALMEIRO (Brazil): My delegation wishes to reiterate the statement made in the Second Committee regarding the adoption of draft resolu tion U.t 1

Vote Recorded Vote — A/33/PV.85 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their votes.
Mr. Harmon (Liberia)
In explanation of vote, and of what has largely influenced our action on all draft resolutions disposed of at the levels of the Committee and of the plenary Assembly, the Liberian delegation wishes to make a brief comment on the work ofthe First Committee particularly with regard to its decisions and general con: tributions .in the monumental 1:ask it had set for itself to endeavour to halt the a…
Mr. Baleta (Albania)
The delegation (1f the People's Socialist Republic ofAlbania wishes to share. with the Assembly certain thoughts in explanation of our vote on draft resolution I entitled "Declaration on the preparation of societies for life in peace". The text of the Declaration contains several principles which are very familiar and which have appeared in many previous documents ofthe United Nations or other in…
Mr. Eilan (Israel)
I should like to explain Israel's vote on draft resolutions I and Ill. The reference to the Universal Declaration ofHuman Rights in draft resolution I is vague and inadequate, and it seems to have been added as an after-thought. Because of Israel's preoccupation with violations of human rights against Jews, particularly in the USSR, Israel had therefore to abstain in the vote on the draft resolut…
Mr. Fuller (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
When draft resolution IV, entitled "The situation in Nicaragua", which was just adopted, was put to the vote in the First Committee, my delegation abstained in the vote, but said that we should be considering the matter further. I should like to explain why we were instructed to vote in favour of the same draft resQlution today, to record some of our reservations about the wording of the resoluti…
Mr. Ternstrom (Sweden)
My delegation did not explain its vote when draft resolution I, "Declaration on the preparation of societies for life in peace", contained in document A/33/486, was adopted by the First Committee. 116. In conclusion, I should like to take this opportunity of expressing my Government's s~ncere hope that tht; regional efforts which are mentioned in operative paragraph 6 of the draft resolution and…
Mr. Ternstrom (Sweden)
My delegation did not explain its vote when draft resolution I, "Declaration on the preparation of societies for life in peace", contained in document A/33/486, was adopted by the First Committee. 119. Certain formulations may give rise to misunderstanding concerning the sprit and scope of important international instruments and declarations, particularly in the field of human rights. We should …
Mr. Elliott (Belgium)
Belgium felt that it should maintain its aff vote on draft resolution IV in document A/33/486 to the situation in Nicaragua. We believe that the a contains fur respect for the human rights of the population of Nicaragua and the territorial inte neighbouring countries is imporcant.My country ho it will be heeded by the governmental authc Nicaragua as an appeal devoid of any animosity.
Mr. Elliott (Belgium)
Belgium felt that it should maintain its affirmative vote on draft resolution IV in document A/33/486 relating to the situation in Nicaragua. We believe that the appeal it contains fur respect for the hilInart rights·of the civilian population of Nicaragua and the territorial integrity of neighbOUring countries is impor~ant. My country hopes that it will be heeded by the governmental authchties i…
Mr. De Pinies (Spain)
The affirmative vote castby my delegatio vote on draft resolution IV, "The situation in Nicar to be understood exclusively in terms of the imp which we attach to the human rights problem. 124. In this connexion I should like to recall w delegation said a few days ago in the Third Commit ''The persistent violation of fundamental huma wherever it may occur, must be condemned, and possible to main…
Mr. De Pinies (Spain)
The affirmative vote cast by my delegation in the vote on draft resolution IV, "The situation in Nicaragua", is to be understood exclusively in terms of the importance which we attach to the human rights problem. 125. Mr. ERSUN (Turkey) (interpretation from My delegation was not able to participate in the vo First Committee on the draft resolution on the sit Nicaragua because, since the draft wa…
Mr. Ersun (Türkiye)
My delegation was not able to participate in the vote in the First Committee on the draft resolution on the situation in Nicaragua because, since the draft was submitted rather late,. we lacked the minimum time necessary to obtain instructions. However, we later received instructions to vote in favour of the draft resolution in the General Assembly. I should like to avail myself ofthis opportunit…
Mr. Piza-Escalante (Costa Rica)
I should like to express my gratitude to the delegations that supported and voted in favour of draft resolution IV, on the situation in Nicaragua. In general, I wish to thank the United Nations for adopting this text, which is a supreme voice of encouragement for free men everywhere and for afflicted peoples of Latin America and elsewhere in the world, for Costa Rica and above all for the more th…
Mr. Piza-Escalante (Costa Rica)
I should like to express my gratitude to the delegations that supported and voted in favour of draft resolution IV, on the situation in Nicaragua. In general, I wish to thank the United Nations for adopting this text, which is a supreme voice of encouragement for free men everywhere and for afflicted peoples of Latin America and elsewhere in the world, for Costa Rica and above all for the mor", t…

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.107 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V relates to the "Transport and Communications Decade in Africa". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications ofthis draft resolution is contained in document A/32/452. In the Committee no vote was take;] on draft resolution V. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution V?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled "Permanent sovereignty over national resources in the occupied Arab territories". I shall put draft resolution VI to the vote. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, .Benin, Blpltan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Bunna, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republi…
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Institutional arrangements for international co-operation in the field of human settlements". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmancial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A[32[ 452. I put that draft resolution to the vote. A recorded vote has been requested. 6 The delegation of Guinea-T.,,·sau subsequently in…
The President
We turn now to draft decision H. May I consider that the Assembly adopts draft decision II? 33. The PRESIDEi':T: We shall now take up part II of the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 59 concerning the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. The report is contained in document A[32[ 462iAdd 1. The General Assembly will now take a decision on the five draft resolutions recom…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "Third General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization". The decision of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmancial implications of that draft resolution is contained in paragraph 10 of document A[32[483. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do lik…
The President
We come now to draft resolution Ill, entitled "Strengthening of operational activities in the field of industrial development." I put that draft resolution to the vote.
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "United Nations Industrial Development Fund". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "United Nations Conference on the Establishment of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization as a Draft resolutioll V was adopted by 125 to /, l\'it,l /0 abstemicJlls (resolutioll 32//67).
The President
I c~l now on those representatives who wish to explain their vote after the vote.
Mr. Lador (Israel)
While supporting the convening of the United Nations conference on the establishment of VNIDO as a specialized agency, my delegation had to ahstain in the vl)te on draft resolution V in document A.i32f462 fAdJ.l bec?use of operative paragraphs 2 (b) and 3. as we outlined in the Second CommiHee8 when this item \vas discussed. 41. 1'1 order to save the time of the Assembly and with your kind permi…
Mr. Shashank (India)
The Government of India is grateful to the General Assemblv and the States Members ~ - of the United Nations for adopting by consensus draft re5'1lution II regarding the convening of the Third General Conference of VNIDO in New Delhi in early 1980. India \\-ill warmly welcome all the representatives and the members of the Secretariat to the Conference and will do its best to give them every facil…
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the six draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 32 of its report [A{32{ 463/. 51. Draft resolution I is entitled "Report of the Governing Council of th.e Unitea Nations Environment Programme". In the Committee, no vote was taken on this draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly adopts draft resolution I?
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Financial and technical assistance to the least developed among the developing countries". In the Committee, no vote was taken on draft resolution n. May I take it that the Assembly adopts draft resolution II?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution Ill, entitled "Measures to be taken for the benefit of the Sudano-Sahelian region". In the Committee, no vote was taken on it. May I take it that the Assembly aetopts draft resolution Ill'?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Living conditions of the Palestinian people". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmancial implications of this draft resolution is contained in document A/32/484. I shall now put draft resolution IV to the vote. A recorded vote has been requested. Against: Australia, Guatemala, Israel, United States of America. Abstaining: Austria, Bahamas…
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "United Nations Conference on Desertification". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial irPplications of that draft resolution is in document A/32/484. I now put draft resolution V to the vote.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VI, entitled "Resources of the United Nations Habitat and Human Settlements Foundation". The report of the Fifth Committee on the adnllnistrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is cont~.ined in document AI 32/484. In the Committee, no vote was taken on this draft resolution. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution VI? D…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn their attention to the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in •!ragraph 33 of its report 10 The delegation·of Nepal subsequently informed the SecretJ.riat that it \\ished to have its vote recorded as haviD!~ been in favour of the draft resolution. -
The President
Draft decision II is entitled "SpecifiC' measures to meet the need for a decent living environmLnt for the most vulnerable groups of society". May I take it that the Assembly adopts draft decision Ill!
The President
I call on the representative ofViet Nam, who wishes to explain his vote.

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.105 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Protection of the human rights of certain categories of prisoners". The Third COTtlrnittee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
. Draft resolution VI is entitled "Protection of persons detained or imprisoned as a result of their struggle against apartheid. racism and racial discrimination, colonialism, aggression and foreign occupation and for self-determination, independence as well as social progress for their people". 58. As was the case in the Third Committee, a separate vote has been requested on the word "and" betw…
Mrs. WARZAZI (Morocco)
Please excuse me, Mr. President, for having to interrupt you during the voting. But if I understood correctly, the issue on which a separate vote has been requested should be expressed as follows so that the vote is clear: the issue is between those delegations which are in favour of retaining the word "and" in the sentence, and those against it. My delegation requested the vote, but I am not sur…
The President
The explanation was very clear. I am putting to the vote the word "and". I shall ask for those who are in favour of retaining the word "and" and those who are against retaining the word "and"
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Observance of the thirtieth anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/479. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise'? 64. The …
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "United Nations Fund for Drug Abuse Control and its programmes related to economic and social development" I put draft resolution IX to the vote. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Intensified and co-ordinated efforts to fight the illicit traffic in and illicit demand for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Regional Arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights". The Third Committee adopted resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Lastly, we come to draft resolution XII, entitled "Missing persons in Cyprus". The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now call on representatives wishing to explain their votes. 70. U TIN LAT (Burma): The delegation of Burma abstained in the vote on draft resolution VIII, entitled "Narcotic drugs: international co-operation in treatment and rehabilitation" contained in the report of the Third Committee [A/32/458] under agenda item 12, "Report of the Economic and Social Council". We did so because the ba…
Mr. Dawadi (Nepal)
My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution VI, entitled "Protection of persons detained or imprisoned as a result of their struggle against apartheid, racism and racial discrimination, colonialism, aggression and foreign occupation and for self-determination, independence as well as social progress for their people". 75. My delegation has always opposed apartheid and all forms of racism o…
Mr. Mezvjnsky (United States of America)
The United States voted against draft resolution VI on the protection of detained or imprisoned persons. In our view the draft resolution has several serious defects and we shall confine our remarks to just a few of them. 77. First, we view the draft resolution as largely a political document. It patronizingly uses the question of political prisoners as a polemical vehicle. 78. Secondly, the dr…
Mr. Merkel (Germany)
On behalf of the delegation of the Federal Republic of Germany, I should like to thank the delegation of Nigeria for the initiative it took on draft resolution XL To promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion, is a task that ranks high among the obligations of the international community. The creation …
Mrs. Nguyen Ngoc Dung (Viet Nam)
The delegation of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam did not oppose the adoption by the General Assembly of draft resolution XI in doc:Jment A/32/458 Nevertheless we should like to make the following comment. My delegation considers that, since the promotion. of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the achievement of the full dignity and worth of the human person are the ulti…
Mr. Gass (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Although the United Kingdom was able to vote in favour of draft resolution X in document A/32/4s8, the substance of which my delegation considers to be a valuable contribution to efforts to combat drug abuse, the United Kingdom does not interpret operative paragraph 6 of the resolution as prejudicing our non-ratification of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. 91. Mc. O'DONOVAN (Irela…
Mr. Abramov (Israel)
My delegation voted against draft resolution VI for the reasons we set forth in the TrJrd Committee. We reject out of hand the allegations contained in operative paragraph 4 as regards Israel. In contrast to the situation in other countries, including countries which sponsored this draft resolution, where thousands of prisoners are held in prison or in concentration camps because of their opinion…
Mr. Maksimov (Belarus)
The delegation of the Byelorussian SSR expresses its satisfaction at the adoption by the General Assembly of draft resolution VI entitled "Protection of persons detained or imprisoned as a result of their struggle against apartheid, racism and racial discrimination, colonialism, aggression and foreign occupation and for self-determination, independence as well as social progress for their people"…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 75, entitled "World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination". The report is contained in document A/32/422. 105. I call on the representative of Israel, who wishes to explain his vote before the vote
Mr. Abramov (Israel)
My delegation has been and is on record as opposed to any form of racial discrimination Likewise, Israel is in favour of the Decade for Action to Combat..Racism and Racial Discrimination and is for the struggle for the elimination of discrimination that is based on resolution 3057 (XXVIII). My delegation, however, will vote against the draft resolution in paragraph 10 of document A/32/422 because…
The President
The General Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 10 ofits report [A/32/422]. The draft resolution is entitled "World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination" A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.103 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now come to draft resolution V entitled "United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries". A recorded vote has been requested.
The PRESiDENT
Lastly, we come to draft resolution VI entitled "United Nations Development Programme". May I take it fhat the AsselT'bly adopts draft resolution VI?
The President
I now invite the representatives to turn to the draft dedsion concerning the United Nations Capital Development Fund, which has been recommended by the ::'ccond Committee in paragraph 35 'its report [A/32/444J. May I consider that the General Assembly adopts that draft decision?
The President
I call on the representative of Israel, who wishes to explain his p0sition at this stage.
Mr. Lador (Israel)
As my delegation already stated in the Second Committee when this item was discussed,2 the adoption of draft resolution III in document A/32/444 1 The delegation of Sierra Leone subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having been in favour of the draft resolution. 2 See Official Reeor,:s of the General Assembly, Thirty-second Session. Second Committee. 5…
The President
I should now like to invite representatives to turn their attention to document A/32/460 containing a note by the Secretary-Gep..eral under agenda item 61 (i) relating to the confirmation ofthe appointment of the Executive Director of the United Nations Special Fund for Land-locked Developing Countries. May I take it that the Genen,1 Assembly takes note of document A/32j460? It was so decided (d…
The President
I call on the representative of Jordan, who wishes to speak in exercise of his right of reply .. 36. Mr. TUKAN (Jordan): In the course of the consideration of draft resolution III entitled uHealth needs' of Palestinian refugee children", t' ~ representative of Israel once again referred to my countrv and accused it of manipulating the refugees for political purposes. I would simply like to reite…
The President
The General Assembly will now consider the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 73 [A/32/445]. In addition to that report, the Assembly has before it three draft resolutions: A/32/L.43, A{32{L.44 and A/32/L.46, and an amendment to draft resolution A/32/L.44 in document A/32{L.45. 38. I invite the Assembly to turn first to the report of the Second Committee. The Assembly will now vote on…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft decision contained in paragraph 18 of the report of the Second Committee {A/32/445J. The draft decision relates to preparatory work for the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development. The Second Committee adopted that draft decision without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
The General Assembly will now consider draft resolution A/32/L.43, draft resolution AI 32/L.44 and the amendment thereto in document AI 32/L.45, and draft resolution A/32/L.46. 41. Before we decide upon the voting procedure for these draft resolutions, I should like to propose that the General Assembly not discuss the substance of these draft resolutions, because there was enough time for their …
The President
The representative of Austria has proposed that the question of the venue of the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development be decided by secret ballot. According to rule 92 of the rules of procedure, in the General Assembly only elections are held by secret ballot, and all draft resolutions are voted upon in the way laid down in the rules of procedure. 49. But the Gener…
Mr. SUY
The question has been raised whether the General Assembly can take a decision by secret ballot with regard to the venue of the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development. In this respect, permit me to ma..~e the follOWing remarks. 51. Procedural rules 87 and 127 specify, as you just said, Mr. President, the methods of voting in plenary meetings and in the Committees, re…
The President
We have heard the legal opinion of the Under-Secretary-GeneraI and Legal Counsel on the 60. The opinion of the Legal Counsel is that the General Assembly as master of its own procedure may decide to use a secret ballot for the vote on this particular issue. In the consultations I held before this meeting with the sponsors of draft resolutions A!32!L.43, A!32!L.44 and A!32!L.46, I was informed th…
The President
I should like to make clear what issue it is on which we shall be voting by secret ballot. We shall not be voting on the draft resolutions as such but only on the venue of the Conference, which is only one point in each of these three draft resolutions. It is, by the way, the only issue before us on which there is conflict. Once the decision is taken on the venue of the Conference, I shall make a…
The President
I propose to suspend the meeting while the ballots are being counted.
The President
The result of the voting for the venue of the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development is as follows: 138 o 138 2 65. As none of the three yenues has obtained the required majority of votes, in accordance with rule 93 of the rules of procedure, we shall proceed to a second ballot restricted to the two venues which obtained the highest number of votes, namely, Austria a…
The President
I propose to suspend the meeting while the ballots are being counted. The meeting was suspended at 5.45 p.m. and resumed at 5.55 p.m.
The President
The result of the voting is as follows: 138o 138 3 135 68 Number ofvotes obtained: Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 83 Developing country 52
The President
Now that the General Assembly has decided on the site of the Conference, certain matters raised in draft resolutions A!32!L.43, A!32!L.44 and A!32!L.46 and the proposed amendment in document A!32!L.45 remain to be resolved. Some of them, including the specific form of the invitation to be extended, carry financial implications. In order to facilitate a decision by the Assembly on this matter I re…
Mr. Ortner (Austria)
On behalfof my delegation, I wish to express the sincere gratitude of the Austrian 6 See the l07th meeting, paras. 84-90.

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

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Assistance to Sao Tome and Principe". The report of the . Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/446. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled "Assistance to Botswana". If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled ..Assistance to Lesotho". If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Assistance to Cape Verde". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/446. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "Assistance to Guinea-Bissau" The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmancial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/446. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolutian.
The President
We come now to draft resolution X, entitled "Assistance to Seychelles". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/446. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly adopts that draft resolution.
The President
I now invite the representatives to turn to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 39 of its report IA/32/265/
Mr. Lima (Cabo Verde)
On behalf of the delegation of Cape Verde, I should like to express my sincerest appreciation to all those countries who were sponsors of draft resolution VIII in document A/32/265/Add.l, entitled "Assistance to Cape Verde". I should like to say how pleased we are that that draft resolution has been adopted unanimously. This shows that the international community is aware of the difficulties that…
The President
The Assembly will now take 3 decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragraph 11 of its report [A/32/397]. The draft resolution is entitled "Agreement between the United Nations and the Intemational Fund for Agricultural Devel· opment". The Fifth Committee adopted that draft resolution by consensus. May I consider that the General Assembly also adopts that draft re…

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.98 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 80, entitled "Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment". The report is contained in document A/32/355. The Assembly will now take a decision on the four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 21 of its report. 47. Draft resolution I is entitled "Draft convention…
The President
We turn next to draft resolution n, entitled "Questionnaire on the Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Being Subjected to Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? 5L The PRESIDENT: Draft resolution IV is entitled "Tvrture of p…
The President
I now invite representaCves to turn to the recommendation concerning the draft Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials contained in paragraph 22 of the Third Committee's report in document A/32/355. The Third Committe adopted that recommendation without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? The recommendation was adopted (decision 32/419).
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their position on the draft resolutions adopted under agenda item 80.
Mr. Ernemann (Belgium)
The Belgian Government welcomes the General Assembly's adoption of draft resolution III adopted on agenda item 80, urging "all Member States to give maximum publicity to their unilateral declarations against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment". It is to the Government of India, principally supported by the Governments of Bangladesh and Egypt, that we owe the dra…
Mr. Mezvinsky (United States of America)
The Government of the United States h.as joined in the consensus on draft resolution IV under agenda item 80 out of a deep sense of outrage over the number of persons who . have died in r~cent years while detained in South Africa's prisons. These deaths in detention are compelling evidence of a pattern of gross mistreatment and intimidation of those individuals whose courage has allowed them and …
Mr. Edis (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
In joining in the consensus on draft resolution HI, just adopted by the General Assembly, I wish to place on record that the United, Kingdom Government interprets article 10 of the Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Being Subjected to Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment [resolution 3451 (XXX). annex]. adopted by the General Assembly on 9 December 1…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 81 concerning the International CoveIiants on Human Rights [A/32/333]. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Status of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Internat…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 87, concerning the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees [A/32/352]. The Assembly will now take decisions on the three draft resolutions recommended by the Third COmmittee in paragraph 14 of its report. 63. Draft resolution I is entitled "Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refuge…
The President
Draft resolution Il is el!tliled "Continuation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II by consensus. I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution 11.
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Expression of appreciation to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III by acclamation. I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution Ill? Draft resolution [Ilwas (dopted (resolution 32/69).
The President
May I associate myself with the expression of sincere appreciation and thanks to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan and wish him success in his future endeavours. 67. The last draft resolution, draft resolution IV, is entitled "Assistance to refugees in southern Africa". Tne Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV by consensus.
The President
I should now like to invite the Assembly's attention to document A/32/401 and Add.l, containing two notes by the Secretary-General, unaer agenda item 87 (c) relating to the election of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. In the latter note [A/32/401/Add.1] the Secretary-General suggests that Mr. Poul Hartling b~elected United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for a five-year t…
The President
I declare Mr. Poul Hartling elected United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for a five-year term beginning on 1 January 1978. I should like to congratulate Mr. Hartling upon his election, and I wish him every success in his important task.

Vote Consensus — A/32/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "Question of the New Hebrides". Since the Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution V without objection, may I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V was ddopted (resolution 32/26). 88. The PRESIDEr-..'T: Draft resolution VI is entitled "Question of Brunei". A recorded vote h:;s been requested on that draft resolution.
The President
May we turn our attention now to draft resolution VII which is entitled "Question of Guam". The Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution VII without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to to likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII entitled "Question of Bermuda, the British ViIgin Islands, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands". Since the Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without objection, may I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft re~)lution VIII was adopted (resolution 32/29).
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "Question of the Cayman Islands". The Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution IX without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Question of the United States Virgin Islands". The Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution X without objection. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Question of BeJjze". A recorded vote has been requested on this draft resolution.
The President
I now invite members to turn their attention to the draft consensuses recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 63 of its report /A/32/356/. 95. Draft consensus I is entitled "Question of Tuvalu". The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus I without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to do likewise?
The President
Draft consensus 11 is entitled "Question of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands". Since the Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus 11 without objection, may I take it that the General Assembly decides to do likewise?
The President
Draft consensus III entitled "Question of Tokelau" was also adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt that draft consensus without objection?
The President
Draft consensus IV is entitled "Question of St. Helena". The Fourth Committee adopted it without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft consensus V entitled "Question of Gibraltar" was also adopted by the Fourth Committee without objection. May I take it that the General assembly also wishes to adopt that draft consensus without objection? Draft consensus V was adopted (decision 32/411). 101. Draft decision I is entitled "Questions of Pitcaim and of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas)". In the Fourth Committee no vote was tak…
The President
Draft decision 11 is entitled "Question of Antigua, Dominica, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, St. Lucia and St. Vincent". May I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft decision II?
The President
I shall now call on those delegations that wish to speak in explanation of their vote after the vote.
Mr. Dinh Ba Thi (Viet Nam)
I should like on behalf of my delegation to reiterate our serious reservations concerning the seventh preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution VII concerning the question of Guam, which has been adopted without objection by the General Assembly, and to state our position as follows: 105. First, the seventh preambular paragraph tends to make a distinction between two kin…
Mr. Southichak (Lao People's Democratic Republic)
While not wishing to oppose the consensus that the General Assembly has just arrived at on the question of Guam, my delegation nevertheless wishes to reiterate its conviction, as already stated in the Fourth Committee, that the presence of military bases and installations in Non-Self-Governing Territories not only does not promote the exercise of the right to self-determination of the peoples of …
Mr. Gomez (Cuba)
With regard to the Fourth Committee's report that has just been adopted, the Cuban delegation wishes to make the following comment. Ill. Chapter XII on Guam does not state that draft resolution A/C.4/32/L.IO, which was adopted without objection as orally revised, was the subject of reservations expressed by Cuba and other delegations when those delegations spoke in explanation of vote. We theref…
Mrs. BENTON (United States of America)
The United States was pleased to participate in the consensus by which draft resolution VII on Guam was just adopted. ! IS. We have always believed that, in order to make a judgement as to wheL~er or not a military base in a Non-Self-Governing Territory is inhibiting the process of self-determination, it is necessary that the facts and circumstances of each particular case be reviewed. 116. We …
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Fourth Committee on agenda item 90, concerning information from Non-Self-Governing Territories transmitted under Article 73 e of the Charter of the United Nations. The report is contained in document A/32/341. 121. As there are no representatives wishing to explain their vote before the vote, we shall now take a decision on the draft resolution en…
The President
We shall now consider the report of the Fourth Committee 011 agenda item 93, dealing with the question of East Timor f AI321357]. 123. I now call on representatives wishing to explain their vote before the vote.
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…

Vote Consensus — S/31/PV.105 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now consider draft resolution VI, entitled "United Nations Fund for Namibia". The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of the draft resolution is in section E of document A/31/454. The Fourth Committee adopted this draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to do likewise?
The President
We shall turn now to draft resolution VII, entitled "Observer status for the South West Africa Pet -le's Organization". A recorded vote has been requested. 4 The delegatloas of Guinea-Blssau and Mauritius subsequently informed the Secretariat that they wished to have their votes recorded ashaving beenIn favour of the draft resolution. Against: None. Abstaining: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, El Salvad…
The President
We come now to draft resolution VIII, the last on this item, entitled "Nationhood programme". The Fourth Committee adopted this draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly would like to do the same?
The President
We shall now hear explanations of vote on any or all of the draft resolutions that we have adopted thismorning. 11. Mr. P. B. DLAMINI (Swaziland): My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution I regarding the situation in Namibia resulting from the illegal occupation of the Territory by South Africa. Sw izlland feels very strongly about colonization and its adverse ramifications. Hence, it i…
The President
We shall nowconsider the reportof the Fourth Committee on agenda item 86. There are two 5 The delegations of China and Guinea-Dimu subsequently informed the Secretariat that they wished to have their votes recorded ashaving been in favour of the draft resolution. 13. We shall turn first to draft resolution A. The Fourth Committee adopted draft resolution A without objection. May I take it that …
The President
We turn now to draft resolution B. 15. I call on the representative of the United States of America, who wishes to speak in explanation of hisvote.
Mr. Sherer (United States of America)
While the United States voted No in the Fourth Committee on draft resolution B concerning sanctions against Rhodesia, we shall abstain in the vote in the Assembly. We have changed our vote from the Committee to the Assembly so that our position concerning Rhodesian sanctions not be misunderstood in any way, either by the Smith regime or by those with whom we share the deep conviction that majorit…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution B. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barba- dos, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Ri…

Vote Consensus — A/31/PV.97 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of their vote on draft resolutions I to IV. 34. Rev. Robert P. HUPP (United States of America): We wish the record to reflect the fact that the United States did not participate in the voteon draft resolutions I and 11. The United States position on these draft resolutions was explained during the debate on this item in t…
Mrs. BEN-AMI (Israel)
As a matter of principle, Israel sincerely supports any legitimate and justified action aimed at eliminating racial discrimination and we wish to say that respect for human dignity isaxiomaticin the way of life of our people. That is why my country has endeavoured to eliminate any form of distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, colour or national or ethnic origin that mig…
The President
I now invite members of the Assembly to turn to the report of the Third Committeeon item 69 (b) contained in document A/31/273/Add.1. The draft resolution entitled "Reports of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" recommended by the Committee appears in paragraph 11. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wish…
The President
We shall now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 72/A/31/389/. In paragrapl: 17 of the report, the Third Committee has recommended three draft resolutions to the General Assembly. 42. I call 01 -epresenta:..ve of Algeria who wishes to explain his vote.
Mr. Khamis (Algeria)
Strictly speaking, this is not an explanation of vote before the vote. I wish merely to draw the Assembly's attention to the inclusion in operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution Ill, entitled "World social situation", in document A/31/389, of a foot-note referring to General Assembly resolution 3362 (S-VII). 45. For that reason, my delegation would like through you, Mr. President, to ask that …
The President
The representative of Algeria has referred to the two foot-notes to operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution Ill, which refer to General Assembly resolutions 3362 (S-VlI) and 2626 (XXV). Those footnotes do not seem to me to be very appropriate; if Ihear no objection, I shall take it that the General Assembly agrees to their deletion.
The President
The General Assembly will now proceed to take a decision on the draft resolutions contained in paragraph 17of document A/31/389. 48. Draft resolution I is entitled "Implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to do . likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution H, entitled "Report on the world social situation", TheThird Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly decides to do likewise?
The President
We now come to draft resolution Ill, entitled "World social situation". A recorded vote on this draft resolution has been requested.
The President
The Assembly will now turn to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 74 /A/31/394/. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in relation to detention and imprisonment" recommended by the ThirdCommittee in paragraph 8 of its report. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote.…
The President
We shall now turn to the reportof the Third Committee on agenda item 81 /A/31/391/. We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Status of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights" recommended by the Third Commi…

Vote Consensus — A/PV.320 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
Some delegations have expressed a desire tfutt the vote on the third item on our agenda should be postponed until this aftemoon's meeting. Since an amendment has been submitted, it is proper that the members of the Assembly should have time to consider it. 27. If there is no objection, the question of South West Africa will. be put to the vote this afternoon. I shall ask the Assembly to decide t…
Mr. Drohojowski (Poland)
My delegation voted against the resolution for reasons which I shall explain. 44. First, the majority in the Sixth Committee failed to establish the right of the United Nations to create any sort of decorations, ribbons or otherwise, and to bestow them upon military or civilian personnel allegedly in the service of the United Nations." There is not a single word in the Charter in support of the …
The President
I put to the vote the recommendation which appears in· f aragraph 4 of the report of the Second Committee A/1625]. The ~ecommenda#on was adopted by 44 'Votes tonone, wdh 5 abstentions. cll for reason~ which I shall proceed to e.xplain. 64. In connex.i.on with the consideration by the Gen- -eral Assembly of the Economic and Social Council's report for the period 16 August 1949 to 16 August 1950, …
The President
I propose that the Assembly should not now embark upon'a discussion of the twelfth item of our agenda, namely, international control of atomic energy. It is a very important question, and the members of the First Committee wish to be present during the discussion. 69. I therefore propose that the Assembly should postpone its discussion of this item and should pass on to the thirteenth item of the…
The President
I put the draft resolution contained ifl the report of the Fifth Committee [A/1635] to the vote. Headquarters of the United Nations: repOh of the Fifth Committee (Aj163-i) [Agenda item 36]
The President
I put the draft resolution contained in the report of the Fifth Committee [A/1634] to the vote. The meeting rose at 12.25 p.ffl.
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