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32/98 GA

Assistance to Botswana

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131
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53
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0
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131
Yes
54
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131
Yes
56
No
0
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144
Yes
13
No
28
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131
Yes
53
No
7
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152
Yes
1
No
29
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136
Yes
53
No
0
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146
Yes
3
No
39
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140
Yes
4
No
4
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140
Yes
26
No
17
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173
Yes
3
No
1
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178
Yes
3
No
1
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155
Yes
4
No
27
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168
Yes
3
No
0
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118
Yes
50
No
14
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175
Yes
1
No
3
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124
Yes
56
No
4
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157
Yes
7
No
13
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133
Yes
3
No
36
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177
Yes
1
No
2
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125
Yes
48
No
12
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126
Yes
5
No
30
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174
Yes
2
No
4
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155
Yes
5
No
4
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151
Yes
3
No
1
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156
Yes
2
No
2
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89
Yes
30
No
39
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155
Yes
2
No
1
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64
Yes
29
No
75
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158
Yes
2
No
3
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100
Yes
16
No
50
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113
Yes
6
No
22
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145
Yes
2
No
8
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78
Yes
15
No
50
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84
Yes
20
No
42
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127
Yes
9
No
0
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71
Yes
19
No
46
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Draft symbol VII
Adopted symbol 32/98
P5 Positions
Russia ✓ United States ✗ United Kingdom ✗ China ✓ France ✗
UN Document 32/98 ↗

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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).
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution Ill, 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, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana,…
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled ·Preferential Trade Area for Eastern and Southern African States·. That draft resolution was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly too wishes to adopt the draft resolution? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 40/186).
The President
Draft resolution V deala with the United Nations Confe~ence on Conditions for Registration of Ships. The programme budget implications of this draft resolution ate set out in the report of the Fifth Committee (A/4~/1052). The S~ond Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 40…

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
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.50 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
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.49 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/78/PV.50 Nov. 28, 1977

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

✗ No (53)
✓ Yes (131)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.…
Mrs. Mudrenko (Ukraine)
I take the floor to thank the delegation of Spain for facilitating, on behalf of the European Union, resolution 78/212, entitled “Freedom of religion and belief”, which we strongly support. Regrettably, due to a technical issue, Ukraine was unable to co-sponsor the resolution.
Ms. Almaha Mubarak Al-Thani (Qatar)
At the outset, I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of the delegations of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), namely, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Kuwait and my country, the State of Qatar. The GCC States express their thanks and gratitude to the United States for its eff…
Mr. Moussa (Djibouti)
Let me at the outset make it perfectly clear that my delegation only supported resolution 78/208 with the clear intention of reaffirming the principles of fair, periodic, inclusive and genuine elections. Indeed, Djibouti is a peace-loving and stable country in which free and fair elections are conducted periodically in accordance with our Constitution. Djibouti is also committed to enhancing its …

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

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
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/77/PV.54 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 109.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote or position before action is taken on the draft resolutions. We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I to V, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. The Committee adopted draft resolution I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the sam…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar”. The Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Vanuatu informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]

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

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
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 (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “United Nations study on disarmament and non-proliferation education”. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 4 of the draft resolution.
The President
The Committee adopted draft resolution IX, as a whole, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the fifth, ninth, thirteenth, fourteenth and seventeenth preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 11. I shall first put to the vote the fifth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the thirteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the fourteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote the seventeenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution XII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 11 of draft resolution XII.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XII as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclearweapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XIV, entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the tenth and eighteenth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraph 2. I shall first put to the vote the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIV.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the eighteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIV.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution XIV.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole, entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.89 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 150.

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

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/76/PV.53 Nov. 28, 1977

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

✗ No (54)
✓ Yes (131)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. Pilipenko (Belarus)
The Republic of Belarus acknowledges the importance and relevance of the subject of resolution 76/176 and shares the lofty aims and principles enshrined in that document. In previous years, my delegation traditionally supported the consensus and always voted in favour of the resolution. Unfortunately, this year, for the first time, the Republic of Belarus cannot fully support the resolution, the…
Ms. Arab Bafrani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
The Islamic Republic of Iran has joined the consensus on the resolution entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections”, which was just adopted as resolution 76/176. My Government is committed to the principles of human rights and democracy, which has been demonstrated in its respect for human rights and the…
Mr. Shahin (Egypt)
We have always been a strong supporter of this resolution, and we join in the consensus on it this year (resolution 76/176). We voted in favour of the resolution in the past, when voting was requested, and co-sponsored it without interruption starting with the seventieth session of the General Assembly. Unfortunately, we were not able to co-sponsor the resolution at this session because of the co…

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

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/75/PV.46 Nov. 28, 1977

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

✗ No (55)
✓ Yes (131)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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-…
Mrs. Ndayishimiye (Burundi)
I have the honour to deliver this statement before the voting on draft resolutions I through V, which are currently under consideration. With regard to these draft resolutions, my delegation recalls its principled rejection of all countryspecific resolutions. Burundi believes that dialogue, cooperation and consensus-based mechanisms are the best way to review human rights matters. Unfortunately,…
Mr. Manyanga (Zimbabwe)
I take the floor to reiterate Zimbabwe’s established principled position against country-specific resolutions. In that regard, my delegation joins many others in expressing its concern over country-specific resolutions which, by nature, politicize human rights issues. Zimbabwe is committed to upholding and promoting the fundamental and inalienable rights of all people and acknowledges the import…
Ms. Ali (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation is taking the floor in explanation of vote before the voting on the draft resolutions under sub-item (c) of agenda item 72. My country’s delegation reiterates the steadfast position of the Syrian Arab Republic rejecting the politicization of human rights issues and the use of relevant United Nations mechanisms to target specific States in order to serve the interests of certain inf…

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

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/75/PV.37 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 104?

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

Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
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.50 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 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 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”.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 70? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/74/399/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 47 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar” is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by …
Mr. Kuzmin (Russian Federation)
We are now about to vote on so-called countryspecific draft resolutions, whose defining feature is an egregious politicization that has nothing to do with the protection of human rights. There is basically no dialogue at all on this group of resolutions in the Third Committee, and the confrontation keeps building every year. We have not just come to a halt, we are sliding backwards. We get the fe…

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

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

— Abstain (28)
✗ No (13)
✓ Yes (144)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 24 of draft resolution XI.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XI as a whole.
The Acting President
We note turn to draft resolution XII, entitled “Ethical imperatives for a nuclear-weapon-free world”. I shall first put to the vote the eleventh preambular paragraph, on which a separate recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIII, entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 6. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 6.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “The Arms Trade Treaty”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the ninth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 4 and 9. I shall first put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIV.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 9.

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/73/PV.55 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (32)
✗ No (35)
✓ Yes (121)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution 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.
Ms. Simpson (United States of America)
We are pleased to maintain consensus on resolution 73/174, entitled “Terrorism and human rights”. We take the floor today to fully state our understanding of the text. We understand paragraph 8 of the resolution to refer to the importance of ensuring access to justice and accountability in accordance with applicable international law. We also understand the reference in paragraph 9 to States ac…
Mr. Mohamed (Sudan)
We would like to reiterate that we support the overall objective of resolution 73/172, entitled “Extrajudicial summary or arbitrary executions”, the draft form of which the Third Committee recommended in its report (A/73/589/Add.2). We abstained in the voting on the draft resolution because some of its provisions address contentious issues, concepts and ideas that have no international legal basi…
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 74. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/73/589/ Add.3) Draft amendment (A/73/L.60)

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

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/73/PV.45 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 102?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. I shall first put to the vote the twelfth preambular paragraph of draft resolution VIII, on which a separate recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution VIII as a whole.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution IX, entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclearweapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on the fourth preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 16. I shall first put to the vote the fourth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 2.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 16.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XIV, entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the tenth preambular paragraph. We will now take a vote on the tenth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIV, as a whole, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XV, entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVI, entitled “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVII, entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XVIII, entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the thirty-second preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 16. I shall first put to the vote the thirty-second preambular paragraph
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 16.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole.

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

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

— Abstain (28)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (152)
Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
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 (2) may include explanations of vote
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

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

✗ No (53)
✓ Yes (136)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The Acting President
I call on the representative of Norway, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Torbergsen (Norway)
It was my understanding — though implicitly, since the representative of the Sudan did not directly answer your question, Mr. President — that the intention is to withdraw the amendment presented and instead proceed to a vote to delete the twenty-sixth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
That is the correct assumption. I now give the floor to the representative of Mexico on a point of order.

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

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
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/71/PV.65 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (38)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (146)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. Grant (Canada)
Canada has the honour of introducing today draft resolution III, on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, on behalf of its 42 sponsors. It is troubling that the General Assembly must consider this issue once again. Although there have been some improvements over the past year — and in that regard we welcome the statement made earlier today by the President of Iran — the …
Mr. Ri Song Chol (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea categorically rejects draft resolution I, on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, submitted to the General Assembly at its seventy-first session by the European Union (EU) and Japan. The draft resolution is an extreme manifestation of politicization, selectivity and double standards on human rights…
Mr. Hassani Nejad Pirkouhi (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I speak in explanation of vote before action is taken on draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. The draft resolution that the General Assembly is about to act on today only reveals once again the insincerity of those self-proclaimed champions of human rights who submitted it. Iran is certainly not a country that deserves such a biased resoluti…

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

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/71/PV.51 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “United Nations regional centres for peace and disarmament”.The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 2. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 2.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution IX, as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclearweapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Transparency in armaments”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the fourth, seventh and eighth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraphs 3, 4, 6 (c) and 7. I shall first put to the vote the fourth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XII.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 3.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 4.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 6 (c).
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 7.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Humanitarian pledge for the prohibition and elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “United action with renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 5, 20 and 27. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 5.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 20.

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

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (140)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 63?

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

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
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 (2) may include explanations of vote
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 (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-west Asia and the Arab Region”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of El Salvador.
Mr. Rivas (El Salvador)
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 21 members of the Group of Friends of Older Persons. We express our appreciation for the adoption by consensus of resolution 70/164, entitled “Measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons”. We acknowledge the effort of Argentina, and particularly the leadership of the facilitator. We …

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

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

— Abstain (17)
✗ No (26)
✓ Yes (140)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Countering the threat posed by improvised explosived devices”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
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 (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. An Myong Hun (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation would like to state its position on draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, as contained in document A/69/488/Add.3, which was submitted by the European Union (EU) and Japan. My delegation totally rejects this draft resolution because it has nothing to do with the promotion and protection of human rights, but is the pro…
Mr. Dehghani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
The draft resolution on which the General Assembly will take action on today that is sponsored by Canada — whose behaviour in the field of human rights in the past several years has been contradictory, particularly its position on the recent massacre in Gaza committed by the Israeli regime — clearly shows that it pursues only a specific political agenda. In that regard, the issue of human rights …
Mrs. Moreno Guerra (Cuba)
Cuba has traditionally maintained a principled position against country-specific draft resolutions that aim to condemn developing countries based on politically motivated reasons that have nothing to do with defending human rights and that contribute nothing to that cause. These toxic and selective practices of politicization and applying double standards in the consideration of situations of hum…

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

✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (173)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/69/PV.62 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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 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.
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Preventing the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive sources”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is Assembly’s wish to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “United action towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on paragraphs 3, 11, 17 and 20. I shall first put to the vote paragraph 3.
The President
I shall now put to the vote paragraph 11.
The President
I shall now put to the vote paragraph 17.
The President
I shall put to the vote paragraph 20 of draft resolution XX.

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 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 (6) may include explanations of vote
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 (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Promotion of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms: protecting women human rights defenders”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 69. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/68/456/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 27 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution II, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will t…

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

✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (178)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/68/PV.60 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 8.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XV, entitled “National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the seventh and eighth preambular paragraphs and on operative paragraph 1. I shall first put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 1.

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
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 (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mrs. Smaila (Nigeria)
My delegation is of the view that country-specific draft resolutions may be resorted to in exceptional or emergency situations of continuous grave and systematic violations of human rights. In particular, we believe that such draft resolutions should be discussed in relation to the following situations. The human rights situations in countries or territories under occupation, in Non-Self-Governin…
The Acting President
We shall now take a decision on draft resolutions II to IV, one by one. Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Somalia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Regional confidence-building measures: activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 95? It was so decided.

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

— Abstain (26)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (155)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution VIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “High-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Preventing and combating illicit brokering activities”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the twelfth and thirteenth preambular paragraphs of draft resolution XIV. I shall first put to the vote the twelfth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIV, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote the thirteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XIV, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XIV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Decreasing the operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the eighth preambular paragraph. I shall first put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “United Nations study on disarmament and non-proliferation education”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Information on confidence-building measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Preventing the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive sources”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclearweapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 3. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 3.

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
The draft decision contained in paragraph 36 of the report is entitled “Reports considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of social development”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
I call on the observer of the Holy See.
Mr. Bené (Holy See)
On the adoption this morning of resolution 66/126 on the preparations for and observance of the twentieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family, my delegation takes this opportunity to affirm the central role of the family in the life of every human person, community and society. Affirmed in international instruments, the family, founded on the marriage of one man and one woman, is…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 27 and its sub-items (a) to (c)?

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

Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/66/PV.71 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution 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?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Treaty on the South-East Asia Nuclear- Weapon-Free Zone (Bangkok Treaty)”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 2 and 3. I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 2. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australi…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution XVII. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Daruss…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
Ms. Abubakar (Libya)
My delegation is making this statement in explanation of our vote on the amendment, contained in document A/65/L.53, to resolution 65/208, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. My delegation would also like to explain our vote on the resolution as a whole. In this context, the delegation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya expresses its full support for the statements made by the …
Mr. Barton (United States of America)
The United States would like to thank countries for their strong support for the amendment to resolution 65/208. We applaud those Member States that have stood with us to oppose efforts seeking to block language on sexual orientation from resolution 65/208. Along with many countries in this Hall today, the United States was deeply disappointed by the voting in the Third Committee, which eliminat…
Mr. Noziri (Tajikistan)
I take the floor on behalf of the States members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to explain the position of the group after the voting on resolution 65/208, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”, as amended. The group strongly deplores all forms of stereotyping, exclusion, stigmatization, prejudice, intolerance, discrimination and violence directed against peopl…

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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 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…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda 69? It was so decided. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/64/439/Add.3) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 18 …
The Acting President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, F…
The Acting President
I shall now call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mrs. Pérez Álvarez (Cuba)
Cuba maintains its traditional position of principle against resolutions on specific countries aimed at selectively accusing nations of the South on the basis of clear political motivations that have nothing to do with defending human rights. Cuba believes that genuine international cooperation, based on principles of objectivity, impartiality and non-selectivity, is the only way to effectively …
Mrs. Beck (Solomon Islands)
My delegation would like to offer an explanation of vote after the voting. Due to immense external pressure over the past few weeks, my delegation had to change its vote today. Our views on country-specific resolutions have been clearly stated in the Third Committee. In that regard, we ask concerned countries to respect us. We will keep our position under review.

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

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (168)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/65/PV.60 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 98?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXI, entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXII, entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on paragraph 3 of the draft resolution.
The President
I will now put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The President
I shall put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Against: None. [Subsequently the delegation of Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Second Conference of States Parties and Signatories of Treaties that Establish Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones and Mongolia”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Ethiopia, Lithuania, New Zealand and Poland advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Missing persons”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”.

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

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

— Abstain (14)
✗ No (50)
✓ Yes (118)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. A separate vote has been requested on the tenth preamble paragraph of draft resolution XXII. Is there any objection to this request? As there is none, I shall first put to the vote the tenth preamble paragraph of draft resolution XXII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote ha…
The Acting President
We will now vote on draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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/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 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…
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation voted against resolution 62/149, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, because of our conviction that States Members of the United Nations enjoy equal sovereignty, in accordance with the principles of the Charter. That sovereignty is based on mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of States. My delegation believes that the resolution just adopte…
Ms. Booker (Bahamas)
My delegation, on behalf of the Government and the people of the Bahamas, considers this an important opportunity to address this body in explanation of vote on draft resolution I, as contained in document A/62/439/Add.2, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. Irrespective of the sentiments expressed by many in the divisive debate on this item, my delegation, as demonstrated by it…
Mr. Suárez (Colombia)
My delegation would like to say that it abstained in the voting on draft resolution VI, entitled “Combating defamation of religions”, and voted in favour of draft resolution XIV, entitled “The right to development”, and draft resolution XVII, entitled “The right to food” — all contained in document A/62/439/Add.2. We did so against the backdrop of the considerations and statements we put forth a…

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

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (175)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Nauru advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Preventing the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive materials and sources”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

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

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

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (56)
✓ Yes (124)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 67? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/61/443/Add.3) The President: The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 70 of its report. Before pr…
Ms. Petkevich (Belarus)
In the Third Committee, a representative of the United States once rightly noted that there should be substantial reasons to initiate a country-specific draft resolution. There are absolutely no such reasons for the draft resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in Belarus”. Belarus is a party to all universal human rights instruments and participates actively in international cooperation …
The President
We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I, III and IV. Draft resolution I is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Pakistan advised the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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

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

— Abstain (13)
✗ No (7)
✓ Yes (157)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The Acting President
I next put to the vote operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution XIX, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution XIX, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution XIX, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia an…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Ms. Taracena Secaira (Guatemala)
With respect to draft resolution I, “Combating defamation of religions”, my delegation would like to state that Guatemala does not accept and condemns the defamation of any religion whose principles and practices are compatible with human rights and fundamental freedoms. Guatemala defends the principles of tolerance, non-discrimination and freedom of worship. However, we believe that this resolu…
Mr. Abdelmannan (Sudan)
I would like to explain our position with regard to draft resolution XVII. My delegation joined the consensus on operative paragraph 4 (a) of the draft resolution on the understanding that it would not be contradictory to the very religious beliefs and principles to which it refers.
Mr. Wood (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
I am taking the floor on behalf of the European Union in connection with draft resolution VIII, entitled “The right to development”. I do not want to take the time of the Assembly by making a full, substantive explanation of vote, but I wanted to recall the fact that the European Union as a whole was able to vote in favour of draft resolution VIII, unlike in the Third Committee. I should also li…

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

— Abstain (36)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (133)
Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We turn now to the draft decision entitled “Question of Gibraltar”. The Special Political and Decolonization Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Saint Lucia, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Ms. Joseph (Saint Lucia)
I am making this statement after the adoption of draft resolution IV, on small Territories. My delegation joined the consensus on the resolution on small Territories because it serves to reiterate the call for the international community, including the wider United Nations system, to fulfil its obligations to facilitate the self-determination and subsequent decolonization of those Territories. L…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 26? It was so decided.

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

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (177)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Angola and Iraq informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution IX is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution IX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution X is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution X without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XI is entitled “Renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Angola, Benin, Kiribati and the Russian Federation informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XII is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled “Addressing the negative humanitarian and development impact of the illicit manufacture, transfer and circulation of small arms and light weapons and their excessive accumulation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XV is entitled “National legislation on transfer of arms, military equipment and dual-use goods and technology”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Angola and Indonesia informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Follow-up to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995 and 2000 Review Conferences of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate vote has been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XVIII. If there is no objection to that request, I shall first put that paragraph to the vote. A reco…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XVIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Uruguay informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Preventing the risk of radiological terrorism”. Recalling the statement made by the Rapporteur concerning this draft resolution earlier in the meeting, may I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XIX without a vote?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XXII. Are there any objections to this request? I see none. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XXII. A recorded vo…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Angola and Benin informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour, and the delegation of Germany had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Prevention of the illicit transfer and unauthorized access to and use of man-portable air defence systems”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Members will recall that, as announced earlier in the meeting, action on draft resolution XXIV will be taken as soon as the report of the Fifth Committee on its programme budget implications is available. Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXV without a vote. May I take it tha…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]

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

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
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 (20) may include explanations of vote
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.]
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 105. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/59/503/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 60 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date, to allow time for the Fifth Committee to review its programme budget implications. The Assembly will take act…

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

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

— Abstain (11)
✗ No (48)
✓ Yes (125)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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 Consensus — A/59/PV.66 Nov. 28, 1977

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

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

— Abstain (30)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (126)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 110?

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

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (174)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.]
The President
Draft resolution XXIV, as orally corrected, is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXV, as orally corrected, is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 as a whole of draft resolution XIX, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XIX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Belarus informed the Secretariat that it intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Promotion at the regional level in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe of the United Nations programme of action on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
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 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?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXV is entitled “Revised estimates resulting from resolutions and decisions adopted by the Economic and Social Council at its substantive session of 2002”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Venezuela, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Pulido León (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
My delegation would like to draw the attention of the Assembly to an omission in paragraph 76 of document A/C.5/57/L.49. It is true that my delegation, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, introduced draft resolution A/C.5/57/L.38. But, also in a formal meeting, we presented amendments to the draft resolution, which gave rise to document A/C.5/57/L.38/Rev.1. This is not reflected in the draft …

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled “Protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled “Hostage-taking”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled “Strengthening of the rule of law”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?

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

— Abstain (4)
✗ No (5)
✓ Yes (155)
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 76.

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

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 112. I should like to inform the Assembly that I will suspend the meeting to wait for the Fifth Committee to conclude its work. The meeting will resume immediately following the adjournment of the Fifth Committee.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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, …
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Human rights and mass exoduses”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Comprehensive and integral international convention to promote and protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
As announced earlier, action on draft resolution XXIV will be taken at a later stage. I give the floor to the representative of Mexico, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mrs. Monroy (Mexico)
The delegation of Mexico would like to make a statement in its capacity as one of the chief sponsors of this draft resolution on the protection of migrants in order to rectify some errors that we have noted in the Rapporteur’s presentation as well as in the English- Spanish-language versions of this document. There are also some errors in the Spanish version. The delegation of Mexico would like …
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXV without a vote. May I suggest that the General Assembly also adopt draft resolution XXV, as orally corrected by the representative of Mexico, without a vote?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 119. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/56/583/Add.3)

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

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (3)
✓ Yes (151)
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 87?

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

Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/55/PV.83 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (156)
Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
The President
The General Assembly has concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 84.

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
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 (18) may include explanations of vote
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…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 114?

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

Speeches following this vote (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 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 (17) may include explanations of vote
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 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.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 21, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 22, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, China, Col…
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XX as a whole.A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Gambia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]

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

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

— Abstain (22)
✗ No (14)
✓ Yes (108)
Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
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?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 116?

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

✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (35)
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 88?

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The Acting President
The statement by the representative of Albania will be reflected in the record. 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 General Assembly one by one. After all decisions have been taken, representatives will again have the opportunity to explain their votes. The Third Committee a…
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights in Iraq”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraphs 4, 13, 15 and 17 of draft resolution II. Are there any objections to that request? There are none. I shall now put to the vote operative paragraphs 4, 13, 15 and 17, 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 II as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/52/PV.70 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 103?

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
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 (3) may include explanations of vote
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

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

— Abstain (74)
✗ No (29)
✓ Yes (20)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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”, …
The President
We turn now to the draft decision, entitled “Working Group of the Third Committee”. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
We have thus concluded this stage of our consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 112. (e) Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Report of the Third Committee (Part VI) (A/52/644/Add.5)
The President
The Assembly will now consider Part VI of the report of the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly takes note of Part VI of the report?

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

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (125)
Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Israel, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Tourgeman (Israel)
My delegation considers the Palestinian refugee problem as a purely humanitarian problem and cooperates fully with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). My delegation would have supported the draft resolutions on UNRWA, which could have also been combined into one or two instead of seven draft resolutions, had they not included a paragraph wit…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 86? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (12) may include explanations of vote
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

— Abstain (50)
✗ No (16)
✓ Yes (14)
Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
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.99 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 “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with the question of the advancement of women”, contained in paragraph 35 of document A/50/630. The draft decision was adopted by the Third Committee. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 107? It was so decided.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. Dlamini (Eswatini)
Our statement in explanation of vote relates to the human rights in Kosovo in the Balkans. We should like simply to state that we are going to change our position after due consultation with our Government.
Mr. Afonso (Mozambique)
We have been following with keen interest the consideration of the issue before us concerning the situation of human rights in Nigeria. Since our independence, we in Mozambique have consistently fought for and abided by strict observance of and respect for internationally accepted principles and norms governing human rights — not only in political spheres but also in social, economic and cultura…
Ms. Wahbi (Sudan)
The delegation of the Sudan wishes to clarify its position on all draft resolutions on human rights in certain States which have been selectively targeted for political reasons that have nothing at all to do with human rights as such. Sudan refers to draft resolution X on human rights in the Sudan. We reaffirm our position of rejection of this unjust draft resolution, which ignores all positive …

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

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of vote
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 (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution I, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution I as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?

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

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
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 (11) may include explanations of vote
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/48/PV.86 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 37 of its report. The draft decision is entitled "Assistance for the reconstruction and development of Lebanon". 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 100?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/727) of the Second Committee on agenda The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 9 of its report. The draft resolution was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 101?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/728) of the Second Committee on agenda item 102, entitled "Assistance for the reconstruction and development of El Salvador". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of that report. The draft resolution was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 102?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/729) of the Second Committee on agenda item 103, entitled "International cooperation and assistance to alleviate the consequences of war in Croatia and to facilitate its recovery". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. The draft resolution was adopted by the …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 103?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/730) of the Second Committee on agenda item 104, entitled "Human resources development". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Committee in paragraph 10 of its report. The draft resolution, entitled "Developing human resources for development", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I tak…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 104?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/731) of the Second Committee on agenda item 105, entitled "Strengthening of international cooperation and coordination of efforts to study, mitigate and minimize the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. The draft reso…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 105?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/732) of the Second Committee on agenda item 106, entitled "Training and research: United Nations Institute for Training and Research". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 11 of its report. The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft re…
The President
I now call on the representative of Nigeria for an explanation of position on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Sidi (Nigeria)
My delegation welcomes the adoption by consensus of this draft resolution, which was adopted as draft resolution A/C.2/48/L.88 in the Second Committee. My delegation, which co-sponsored the original draft resolution (A/C.2/48/L.71), would like to make the following clarification and specifically to address paragraph 3 of the resolution. It is the clear intention of paragraph 3 to maintain or to …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 106?
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/716) of the Second Committee on agenda item 41, entitled "Emergency international assistance for peace, normalcy and reconstruction of war-stricken Afghanistan". Members will recall that, in accordance with the decision taken by the General Assembly at its 3rd plenary meeting, on 24 September, agenda item 41 was introduced at the 63rd plenary meeti…
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/48/733) of the Second Committee on agenda item 154, entitled "United Nations interim offices". The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 11 of its report and the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 12 of the same document. We shall turn first to the draft…
The President
We shall now turn to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 12 of its report. The draft decision, "Report of the Secretary-General on United Nations interim offices," is recommended by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
Mr. Idrissov (Kazakhstan)
I should like to make a brief statement concerning the resolution just adopted under agenda item 154. The Republic of Kazakhstan is one of the new States Members of the Organization, and we attach great importance to our relations with it. Our delegation therefore welcomes the adoption by consensus of the draft resolution on agenda item 154 in document A/48/733, and believes that its implementat…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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?
The President
The Assembly will now proceed to consider the report of the Third Committee (A/48/631) on agenda item 113, entitled "Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, questions relating to refugees, returnees and displaced persons and humanitarian questions". The Assembly will take a decision on the six draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 31 of that report…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "Emergency international assistance to refugees and displaced persons in Azerbaijan". The Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? The Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled "International Conference on Central American Refugees". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I call on the representative of the United States of America, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Marrero (United States of America)
The United States delegation did not participate in the adoption of draft resolution VI, entitled "Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa", under agenda item 113, for the reasons we have previously stated in the Third Committee.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 113?
The President
We turn now to part I of the report of the Third Committee (A/48/632) on agenda item 114, entitled "Human rights questions". May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of part I of the report?
The President
The Assembly will now consider part II of the report of the Third Committee (A/48/632/Add.1) on agenda item 114 (a), entitled "Implementation of human rights instruments". The Assembly will take a decision on the two draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 11 of that report. Draft resolution I is entitled "International Covenants on Human Rights". The Third Committee ad…
The President
May I take it that it is the Assembly’s wish to conclude this stage of its consideration of agenda item 114 (a)?
The President
The Assembly will now consider parts III and V (A/48/632/Add.2 and 4) of the report of the Third Committee on sub-item (b) of agenda item 114, entitled "Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms". The Assembly will first consider part III (A/48/632/Add.2). In accordance with the decision taken at the 8…
Mr. Camacho Omiste (Plurinational State of Bolivia)
The delegation of Bolivia has asked to speak in order to refer, under agenda item 114 (b), to the proclamation of the International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People by draft resolution XI, which we cosponsored. While we feel that pueblos, the word we use in Bolivia, is more appropriate than the poblociones used in the Spanish title of the draft resolution, my delegation fully supports the…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
In accordance with General Assembly resolution , 3208 (XXIX) of 11 Octobe:r 1974, I call now on the Observer for b""i0 ~uropean Economic Community. Mr. McDONALD (European Economic Community (EEC»: On behalf of the European Community, I too would like to address draft resolution V in document A/471719, "Conference on straddling and highly migratory fish stocks", which the General Assembly has…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 79. The Assembly will now consider agenda item 80, "Protection of global climate for present and future generations of mankind". In this connection, the Assembly has before it the report of the Second Committee in document A/47/720 and a draft resolution in document A/47/L.49. We shall first consider the …
The President
We shall now take a decision on draft resolution A/47/L.49~ as orally amended. The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in document May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution Al47/L.49, as orally amended. Draft resolutiop A/47/L.49, as orally amended, was adopted (resolution The PRESIpENT: May I take it tha…
The President
I now invite the Assembly to turn its attention to the report (A/47/721) of the Second Committee on agenda item 81, "International cooperation for the eradication of poverty in developing countries". The Assembly will take decisions on the two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 17 of its report. Draft resolution I is entitled "Observance of an international d…
The President
May I now invite: the 'Assembly to turn its attention to the report (,A/47/722,) 'of the Second Committee on .agenda item 82, "External debt crisi,s a:nd development". The Assembly will take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 12 of the report. The draft resolution is entitled "International debt crisis and development: enhanced international …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 821 It was so decided.
The President
I 'invite the members of the General Assembly to turn their attention to the report of the Second Committee (A/47/723) on agenda item 83: "Operational activities for de\relopment". We shall nQW take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 17 of its report and on the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 18 of the same…
The President
We shall now take a decision on the two draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 18 of its report. Draft decision I is entitled "Implementation of General Assembly resolution 45/217 on the World Summit for Children... The Second Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft decision I was adopted.
The President
Draft ,decision Il, entitled "Report of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on the activities of the United Nations Development Fund for Women", is recommended for adoption by the Second Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 83? It was so decided.
The President
I invite the Assembly to turn its attention to the report of the Second Committee (A/47/729) o~ agenda item 89, "Training and research". The Assembly will now take a decision on the two draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 21 of its report. Draft resolution I, entitled ··tJ'ni,.t~d·Nations University", 1(aso$dopted by th. Second CODl1littee' witho~t a vote. May …
The President
Draft resolution Ilis entitled "United Nations Institute f9r..Training and Research". At its 50th meeting, on 19 December, the Fifth Commi~tee decided to defer consideration ~f the programme bUdget implications of draft resolution 11, as indicated in paragraphs 57 and 58 of the draft report of the Fifth Committee (A/C.5/47/L.20), on the programme budget for the biennium 1992-1993, which was …
The President
The Assembly has concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 89. ~. AGENDA ITEMs 108 TO 110, 1~4, 115, 116 TO 118, 120,12~·TO·123, 131 AND 141 ~. ~ ADMINISTRATIVE AND .BUDGETARY COORDINATION. OF THE UNITED NATIONS . WITH THE SPECIALIZED AGENCIES ·ANpTHEINtERNATIONALATOMIC ENERm~ AG~NCy":l REPORT OF THE FT;FTH COMMITTEE (A/411817) JOINT INSPECTION UNIT: REPORT OF THE FIFTH COMMI…
The President
I request the Rapporteur of the Fifth Committee to introduce the reports of the Fifth Committee in one intervention. Hr. OSELL). (~rqentiDa), Rappo,r,teur of the rifth CQJIi'Ilittee - . ,'" ' , ' -" (interpretation from SpaniSh): It is an ,honour for me, as RapPOrt,eur of the presidency to introduce the report of the Committee on the aqenda items assigned to it~ '!'ou wUl recall that 28ageDd…
The President
If there is no proposal under rule 66 of the rules of procedure, I shall take it that the Ge~eral Assembly decides not to discuss the reports of the Fifth Committee which are before it today. It was so decided. %he PRESIDENT: Statements will therefore be limited to explanations of vote. The positions of delegations regarding the various recommendations of the Fifth Committee have been made…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Genel'al Assembly to conclude its considel'ation of agenda item 108? It was so decided.
The President
We tUl'n now to the l'epo~t of the Fifth Committee (A/471818) on agenda item 109; entitled "Joint Inspection Unit". . The Assembly will n0W take a decision on the l'ecommendation contained in paragraph 6 of the report. The draft resolution was adopt~d by the Fifth Committee without objection. May I take it that the qeneral Assembly wishes to do the same? The draft resolution was adapted (re…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 109? It was so decided. th.,"·ri~~·:'CO";it~.~ 'CA/.'1is06J o~··.g.i4~"i£~~::i10/ '.~titl~4"ij~att~;~·:ot' · '" ',' ".. , ' . . '.".., ,if, ," _:c' <' :.- ',. -:', '- _~) ,;, .,..~' :,<_~::tllt:-::'.'>',~,,~,_:,_ ,_,~.·r:' _~I, '0; ....,~',*'-. . ~:~::'< :t>.;t"~l~ <ir~-'~-,::. conf'.rollce'…
The President
May I also take it tbat it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 114? It was so decid§g.
The President
The Assembly will now cansider the reports of the Fifth Committee (A/47/819 and A/47/820) nn agenda item 115, relating to the financing of the United Nations peace-keeping forces in the Middle East. We shall first consider the report of the Fifth Commit~ee (A/47/819) on sub-item (a)' of ageuda item 115, which relates to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. The Assembly will talt…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution VIII is entitled "Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VIII: without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution VIII was adopted (resolution 471129).
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled "Respect for the principle of national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States in their electoral processes", A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Camer…
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Strengthening of United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity". Draft resolution X was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolut…
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances'*. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 471132).
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled "Declaration on the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance". Draft resolution XII was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XII was adopted (resolution 471133).
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled "Human rights and extreme poverty". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIII without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIII was adopted (resolution 47/134).
The President
Draft resolution XIV is entitled "Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities". Draft resolution XIV was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote, May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XIV was adopted (resolution 471135).
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled "Summary or arbitrary executions". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XV without a vote, May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XV was adopted (resolution 47/136).
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled "Alternative : approaches and ways and means within the United Nations system for improving : the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bol…
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled "Enhancing the effectiveness of the principle of periodic and genuine elections". A recorded vote has been requested, A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and H…
The President
Draft resolution XVIII is entitled "Situation of human rights in Cuba". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Hond…
The President
Draft resolution XIX is entitled "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIX was adopted (resolution 471140).
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled "Situation of human rights in Afghanistan". It was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XX was adopted (resolution 47/141).
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled "The situation in the Sudan". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, …
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled "Human rights in Haiti". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XXII was adopted (resolution 471143).
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled "Situation in Myanmar". Draft resolution XXIII was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XXIII was adooted (resolution 471144).
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled "Situation of human rights in Iraq". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Ca…
The President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican…
The President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled "Situation of human rights in the territory of the former Yugoslavia". !Che Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XXVI was adopted (resolution 47/147).
The President
The Assembly will now take decisions on the three draft decisions contained in paragraph 114 of Part III of the report (A/47/678/Add.2). Draft decision I is entitled "Award of human rights prizes in 1993". The Third Committee adopted draft decision I. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft decision I was adopted. * Subsequently, th\ delegation of Vanuatu advised the S…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women". 'The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly also wishes to do so? Dr-aft resolution 11 was adop~q (resolution 47/94).
The President
We shall now take a decision on draft resolution UI, entitled "Implementation of the Nairobi Forward-loo1:ing Strategies for the Advancement of Women". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 47/95).
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Migrant women workers". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly also wishes to do so? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 47/96).
The President
May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to conclude its consideration of agenda item 94? It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report (A/47/710) of the Third Committee on agenda item 95, "Narcotic drugs". The Assembly will take a decision on the six draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 24 of its report. Draft resolution I is entitled "Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic (Prosident) …
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Examination of the status of international cooperation against the illicit production, sale, demand~ traffic and distribution of narcotics and psychotropic substances". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution Ill. May I consider that the Assembly also wishes to do so? Dra~t resolution III was adopted (resolutioL 47/99).
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Implementation of the United Nations System-Wide Action Plan on Drug Abuse Control and the Global Programme of Action against illicit production, supply, demand, trafficking and distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances: action by agencies of the United Nations system". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV. May I t~ke it that the A…
The President
Draft resolution V, ell':itled "United Nations International Drug Control Programme", was adopt~j by the Third Committee. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 47/101). Dl'aft l'Gsolut!on V~~ entitled "Intel'national action to combat ~ruq abuse and illicit:. tl'&ff!cJcing", was adopted by the 'Xhi,l'd Committee. May I conside~ that…
The President
May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to conclude its consideration of agenda item 951 It was so decided. The pngSIDE~: The Assembly will now consider the report (A/41/71S) of the Third Committee on aqenda item 96, "Report of the United Uations High Commissioner fer Refugees, questions relatinq to refuqees, reternees and displaced persons and humanitarian questions". In accordance…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision o~ the five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in par~graph 26 of its report (A/47/715) and on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 27. of the same document. The Assembly will first take a decision on the five draft resolutions in paragraph 26 of the report. Draft resolution I, "International Conference on…
The President
Draft resolution 11, "Continuation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees", was also adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 47/104).
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees". The Third 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 47/105).
The President
Draft resolution IV is sntit1ed "New international humanitarian order". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 47/106).
The President
Draft resolution Vis entitled "Report of the Higl1 Commissioner for Refugees, questions relatinq to refugees,' returnees and displaced persons and humanitarian questions". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 47/107). The PR~SIDENT: The Assembly will now take a decisio…
The President
I now call upon the representative of the United States of America, who has asked to make a statement in explanation of . position. Mrs. TAHIR-KHlLI (United States of America): The United States joined the consensus in the voting on draft resolution IV, "New international humanitarian order", but we were disappointed that more time was not allowed for consultation before the draft resolutio…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled "United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution 11 without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 47/109). . The PRESIDENT: Draft resolution III is entitled "International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers an…
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Effective implementation of international instruments on human rights, including reporting obligations under international instruments on human rights". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 47/111).

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

✓ Yes (154)
Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
We have heard two speakers in favour. Is there any representative who wishes to speak against? Mr. CAHILL (United States of America): This draft resolution contains calls for assistance put forth by various countries. My delegation's response differs according to the individual countries. Thus a paragraph-hy-paragraph vote would allow us to reflect these differences accurately.
The President
There is no other representative who wishes to speak against. We have heard two speakers in favour and one against. Mr. MULLER (Australia): Mr. President, may I seek clarification from you. It is my understanding that rule 89 indicates that if objection is made to a request for division, which I presume was the United States request, the motion for l1ivision shall be voted upon. Are we votin…
The President
The Assembly is voting on the motion for division requested by the United States. Therefore, the Assembly will now vote on the motion for division, requested by the United States. In favour: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, united States of America Against: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bol…
The President
The Assembly will now vote on draft resolution VII. A recorded vote has been requested. *Subsequently the delegation of Sudan advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against. 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, Bots…
The President
I now call on those representatives who wish to explain their vote. *Subsequently the delega tion of Sudan advised the Secretar ia t that it had in tended to vote in favour. Mr. CAHILL (United States of America): I should like to explain our vo ~ on draft resolution VII contained in document A/42/196. My delegation had reauested separate votes on several paragraphs of that draft resolution. …
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda i tern 86 and of all the reports of the Second Committee. The meeting rose at 1.05 p.m.

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

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

— Abstain (3)
✗ No (8)
✓ Yes (139)
Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran". A recorded vote has been requested. In favour~ Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Colont>ia, Comoros, Costa Rica, COte d'lvoire, Denmark, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Finland, France, German…
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador". The Third Conuni ttee adopted draft resolution IV without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 42/13 7) • The ffiESIDENT: Draft resolution V is entitled "Assistance to student refugees in soother n Afr ica ". *Sub…
The President
Draft resolution VIr is entitled ''Measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights and dignity of all migrant workers". The report of the Fifth Committee on the progranune bUdget implications of this draft resolution has been issued as document A/42/85L A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, …
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Human rights in the administration of justice ". A separate vote has been requested on the fifth preambular paragraph. Is there any objection to that request? As I hear no objection, I shall put that paragraph to the vote fir st. A recorded vote has been reques ted. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Baha…
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Human rights and mass exoduses ". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XI without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 42/144).
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled "Improvement of social life". A reoorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanis tan, Alban ia, Alger ia, Angola, An tigua and Bar buda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Ben in, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet S':>cialist R…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the four draft decisions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 113 of part II of its report (A/42/803/Add.l). Draft decision I is recommended by the Third Committee for adoption by the Assembly. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft decision I was adopted.
The President
Draft decision 11 is also recommended by the Third Committee for adoption by the Assembly. May I consider that the General Assembly lI'ishes to adopt it? Draft decision 11 was adopted.
The President
We turn now to draft decision Ill, which was reconunended by the Th ird Commi t tee for adoption by the Assembly. It has been drawn to my attention that a similar decision was adopted by the lsecond Commi t tee. Fur tbermore, the Cha irman of the second Committee has requested !that the two draft decisions be consolidated into a single text prior to adoption . by the General Assembly. I th…
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.92 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution VIII, entitled "Question of the Cayman Islands", was adopted by the Fburth Committee without oojection. M:ly I take it that the General Assembly wishes to aoopt it? Draft resolution VIII was adopted (resolution 42/85). The HUS IDENT(in terpreta tion froin lhiss ian): Draft· resolu tion IX, E Ltitled "Question of Bermuda", was adopted by the Fourth Committee without c ,jecti…
The President
Draft resolutiori XI, e~ titled "Question of American SalllOa", was adopted by the Fourth Committee without d jection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to aoopt it? . Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 42/88).
The President
Draft resolution XII, el titled "Question of the United states Virgin Islands", was adopted by -the Fourth Cc mnittee without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to ac :>pt it? Draft resolution XII was adopted (resolution 42/89) • The ffiESIDENT (interpretation from Russian): I now invite representatives to turn to the draft consensus recommended by the ~urth Committee…
The President
We turn next to the draft decision on the question of St. Helena recommended by the Fburth Commi ttee in paragraph 24 of its report (A/42/730). A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Afghan istan, Alger ia, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Ben in, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, …
The President
Before adjourning the meeting, in order to help delegations to plan their work, I should like to indicate how I intend to disp:::lse of the remain ing items on our agenda next week. On Monday, 7 December, the Assembly will consider the repor ts of the First / Third and Sixth Committees. Beginning 'I\.lesday mor ning, 8 December, the Assembly will rons ider the remaining reports of the Speci…

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

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VIII which concerns special assistance to front-line States. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Fa…
The President
I shall read rule 89 of rules of procedure: "A representative may move that parts of a proposal or of an amendment s~ould be voted on separately. If objection is made to the request" for division, the motion for division shall be voted upon. Permission to speak on the motion for division shall he given only to two speakers in favour and two speakers against. If the motion for division is car…
The President
Does anyone wish to oppose that motion? Mr. NORRIS (United States of America): MY delegation opposes the proposal made by the representative of Democratic Yemen. We would like to c~ll for separate votes on the fifth, fifteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth preambular paragraphs.
The President
One more delegation may speak in favour and one more delegation may speak against the motion of the representative of Democratic Yemen. Mr. AL-MASRI (Syrian Arab RepUblic) (interpretation from Arabic): My delegation supports the proposal of the representative of Democratic Yemen that no separate vote be taken on paragraphs of the draft resolution. Mr. TUAN (Liberia): I wish to support the mo…
The President
One more delegation may speak against the motion now. There appears to be none, therefore I shall put the motion to the vote. I call on the representative of Argentina on a point of order. Mr. de la TORRE (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Mr. president, could you define clearly the motion on what we are going to vote, please?
The President
The motion is that there should not be separate votes on the fifth, fifteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth preambular paragraphs of draft resolution IX. The motion against division has been moved by Democratic Yemen. The Assembly will now vote on the motion against division. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bah…
The President
The Assembly will now vote on draft resolution IX. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet So…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution X, which deals with the Office of the united Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 41/201).
The President
I now i~.vitp representatives to turn to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 47 of its report (A/41/936). The draft decision is entitled "Reports of the secretary-General on international relief to Mexico and on assistance to Bangladesh". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? The draft decision w~~_adopted.
The President
I shall now call on representatives who wish to explain their votes. Mr. NORRIS (United States of America): Mr. President, the united States Government's abstention on draft resolution VIII, entitled "Special assistance to front-line States", is not to be construed as a reaction against assisting those States. Indeed, the united States and western donors have been very actively engaged in a…
The President
The Assembly has concluded its consideration of agenda item 82. We now turn to the report of the Second Committee (A/4l/937) on agenda item 143, entitled "External debt crisis and development" • (The President) First, the Assembly will t~ke a decision on the draft resolution recommended to the General Assembly in paragraph 13 of the report (A/41/937), which relates to strengthened internat…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft decision recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 14 of its report (A/41/9J7). The draft decision is entitled "External debt crisis and development and debt and related issues". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision? The draft decision was adopted.
The President
I call on the representative of Yugoslavia, the Chairman of the Group of 77. Mr. PEJIC (Yugoslavia): I have asked to speak to make a brief statement on behalf of the Group of 77. All the developing countries members of the GtOUp of 77 attach great impo:tance to the adoption by consensus of the resolution on strengthened international co-operation aimed at resolving external debt problems of…
The President
The Assembly has concluded its consideration of agenda item 143. ORGANIZATION OF WORK
The President
I should like to draw the attention of delegations to the fact that the Assembly has now concluded the. bulk of its work. The scheduling of the next and final plenary meeting will depend on the conclusion of negotiations relating to agenda item 38. I have been personally involved in those negotiations over the weekend and shall continue my efforts until we reach an agreement. For the efficie…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We turn next to draft resolution VIII, entitled "Sub-Commission on prevention of discrimination and protection of minorities". 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…
The President
We come next to draft resolution IX, entitled "Summary or arbitrary executions". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 41/144).
The President
We come next to draft resolution X, entitled "Question of enforced or involuntary disappearances". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 41/145).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XI, which concerns realization of the right to adeauate housing. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, BUlgaria, Burkin…
The President
We come next to draft resolution XII, entitled "Status of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XII was adopted (resolution 41/147).
The President
We come next to draft resolution XIII, entitled "Human rights and mass exoduses". ~he Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution XIII was adopted (resolution 41/148).
The President
We turn next to draft resolution XIV, which concerns human rights in the ,administration of justice. The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XIV was adopted (resolution 41/149) •
The President
Next, the Assembly will take a decision on the 12 draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 79 of part III of its report (A/41/874/Add.2). Draft resolution I is entitled "Fortieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Ri9hts~. The Third Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? …
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled "Measures to improve the situation and ensure the human rights and dignity of all migrant workers". The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of that draft resolution is in document A/4l/940. A recorded vote has been re~uested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aus…
The President
Draft resolution III concerns the improvement of social life. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution III without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution III was adopted (resolution 41/152).
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled "Regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Asian and Pacific region". This draft resolution was also adopted without a vote by the Third Committee. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IV was adopted (resolution 41/153).
The President
Draft resolution V deals with regional arrangements for the promotion and protection of human rights". In the Third Committee, it was adopted without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt the draft resolution? Draft resolution V was adopted (resolution 41/153).
The President
Draft resolution VI concerns the strengthening of international co-operation in the field of human rights. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Arge,ntina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Beli~e, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Bur…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VII entitled "Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Guatemala". A recorded vote has been reauested. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina ?aso, Byelorussian soviet Socialist Republic, Canada, …
The President
We turn now to draft resolution VIII, entitled "Situation of human rights in El Salvador". A recorded vote has been reauested. *Subseauently the delegation of Jordan advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour. Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso,…
The President
We come next to draft resolution IX, entitled "Question of human rights and fundamental freeaorns in Afghanistan". A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivo…
The President
We come next to draft resolution X, entitled "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran". A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria p Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Cape Verde, Chad, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eauatorial Guinea, Fiji, Finland, France, Germ…
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled "Measures to be taken against Nazi, Fascist and neo-Fascist activities and all other forms of totalitarian ideologies and practices based on racial intolerance, hatred and terror". The Third Committee adopted this draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 41/160).
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XII, which concerns the I situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Chile. A recorded vote has been reauested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, BUlgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, C…
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the three draft decisions recommended to the Assembly for adoption in paragraph 80 of part III of the Third Committee's report (A/41/814/Add.2). May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I? Draft decision I was adopted.

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

Speeches following this vote (8) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution VIII i3 entitled "Question of American Samoa". The ~urth COmmittee adopted draft resolution VIII without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft re601ution VIII was adopted (resolution 41/23).
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled -Question of the United States Virgin Islands·. The FOurth committee adopted this draft resolution without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 41/24).
The President
Draft resolution X relates to the question of G~am. The ~urth committee adopted draft resolution X without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution X was adopted (resolution 41/25).
The President
Draft resolution XI deals with the question of Tokelau. The ~urth COmmittee adopted draft resolution XI without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 41/26).
The President
I now invite representatives to turn to the draft consenses recommended by the ~urth COmmittee in paragraph 20 of its report (A/4l/760). Draft consensus I deals with the question of pitcairn. The Fourth Committee adopted draft consensus I without objection. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft consenous I was adopted. The PRBSIl>ENTa Draft consensus 11 deals…
The President
I shall now call on representatives who wish to explain their vote. Mrs. ~ARRASCO (Bolivia) (interpretation from Spanish). My delegation voted for draft resolution I, -Question of Western Sahara-, in document A/41/160, beCaUSf.1 of our unswerving support for the process of decolonization, the principle of the self-determination of peoples and peaceful settlement of the ~ituation in Western …
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 107. We turn now to the report of the Fourth Committee on agenda item 108, entitled ·Offers by Member States of study and training facilities for inhabitants of Non-Self-Governing Territories· (A/4l/749). The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Fourth Comr.:ittee in paragraph 7 of its report. The Fourth…
The President
That concludes our consideration of agenda item 108 and of all the reports of the Fourth Committee scheduled to be taken up at this meeting. The meeting was suspended at 11.40 a.m. and resumed at 11.45 a.m. \4

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

Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
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…
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XIX, which deals with economic assistance to Vanuatu. May I take it that che General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XIX was adopted (resolution 40/233).
The President
Draft resolution XX relates to assistance to Nicaragua. May I take it that the General Assembly adopts it? Draft resolution XX was adopted (resolution 40/234).
The President
Draft resolution XXI deals with special economic assistance to Guinea. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution XXI was adop~ (resolution 40/235).
The President
Draft resolution XXII relates to special programmes of economic assistance. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution XXII was adop~ (resolution 40/236).
The President
I now draw the attention of representatives to three draft decisions recommended by the Second Committee in paragraph 93 of its report (A/40/1043). Draft necision I is entitled "Special assistance to Bolivia". May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision I? Draft decision I was adopted. The PRE~IDENT (interpretation from Spanisb)~ Draft decision 11 relates to ass…
The President
I call on the representative of Djibouti for an explanation of vote. Mr. FARAD DIJIR (Djibouti): Draft resolution VII in document A/40/l043 just adopted, entitled -Assistance to the drought-stricken areas of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan and Ugandais of great importance to the countries of the sponsors, as they feel that successful implementation of its provisions will enhan…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 87.

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
The President
The relevant technical services will make the necessary corrections. The Committee adopted draft resolution 11, "entitled "International campaign against traffic in drugs·, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? Draft resolution 11 was adopted (resolution 40/12l}. with the international conference on drugs, 1987. The programme budget implications of that dra…
The President
I call on th~ representati~e of the United States, who wishes to explain his position on the draft resolution adopted under this agenda item. Mr. RISNEA (United States of America): The United States welcomes the actions taken by the General Assembly in adopting the resolutions concerning the issues o~ jr.ug abuse and drug trafficking in document A/40/984. The fact that so many co~r~~ies spo…
The President
We have concluded our co~sideration of agenda item 106. The Assembly will consider next the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 107, entitled "Alternative approaches and ways and means within the united Nations system for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms". That report is contained in document A/40/970. The Assembly will now take decisions o…

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

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
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/37/PV.113 Nov. 28, 1977

Speeches following this vote (3) may include explanations of 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 Recorded Vote — A/37/PV.77 Nov. 28, 1977

— Abstain (12)
✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (128)
Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
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 VIII is entitled "Target for World. Food Programme·pledges for the period 1983-1984". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The Second Committee also recommends the adoption of a draft decision entitled '~s­ sistance by the United Nations system to regional intercountry techni~al co-operation institutions". May I take it tfiat'the General Assembly wishes to adopt that draft decision?
The President
The Assembly will now consider parts I and 11 of the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 72 [A/36/737 and Md.l]. 227. Draft resolution I in part I of the report is entitled "Implementation of the medium-term and long-term recovery and rehabilitation programme in the Sudano- Sahelian region". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the Gene…
The President
Draft resolution 11 is entitled '~ssistance for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development of Equatorial Guinea". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
Next, draft resolution Ill, entitled '~ssistance for the reconstruction and development of Lebanon". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it? 23{}. The PRESIDENT: Draft resolution IV is entitled '~ssistance for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and de- velopment of the Central African Republic". The Secon…
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled '~ssistance for the development of Liberia". The Second Committee adopted that draft n~solution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do the same? ,.
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled "Assistance to Sao Tome aEd Principe". The decision of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution is contained in paragraph 2 of its report [A/36/795]. The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do so also?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled '~ssistance to Chad", to which amendments .have been submitted by Chad and Kenya [A/36/L.57]. 235. In .accordance with the rules of procedure, i shall first put to the Assembly the amendments contained in document A/36/L.57. The decision of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of those amendments is contained in parag…
The President
Draft resolution IX is entitled '~ssistance to Cape Verde". The Second Committee adopted that draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution X is entitled "Assistanc~ to th~ Comoros". It was adopted by the Second Commi~tee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution XI is entitled '~ssistance to Nicaragua". The Second Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution XII is entitled '~ssistance to Zambia". The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution XIII is entitled ''Assistance to Mozambique". It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
We now turn to draJt resolution XIV, entitled '~ssistance to Djibouti'·. The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XV is entitled "Special economic assistance to Guinea-Bissau". It was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly al;m wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution XVI is entitled '~ssistance to Uganda". The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes ~o do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XVII is entitled '~ssistance to Lesotho". The Second Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We turn now to draft resolution XIX, entitled ''Assistance to the drought-stricken areas in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan and Uganda", which the Second Committee adopted without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it?
The President
Draft resolution XX, entitled '~ssistance to Botswana", was also adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXI, entitled '~ssistance to Zimbabwe", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution XXI lmS adopted (resolution 36/223).

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

Speeches following this vote (1) may include explanations of vote
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 Recorded Vote — A/36/PV.101 Nov. 28, 1977

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

— Abstain (40)
✗ No (20)
✓ Yes (13)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. Almoslechner (Austria)
My delegation has asked to speak in order to explain its vote on draft resolution N36/L.58. The international community is made aware in this draft resolution of a case which deserves our full attention. We are closely following the situation of Ziad Abu Eain. 284. We regret, however, that the text as it was presented did not sufficiently reflect considerations of that nature and, mainly because…
Mr. Treholt (Norway)
I wish to address myself to draft resolution XII, which has just been adopted without a v(\te. 286. For the record, I should like to state that the Norwegian Government supports the objectives of this draft resolution as defined in its operative paragraph I. We are fully aware of the threat which certain ideologies and practices pose to our democratic institutions. It is, however, our considered…
Mr. Sibay (Türkiye)
I should like to explain the vote of the Turkish delegation on two draft resolutions. 290. Had it been put to the vote, we would have voted agains~ draft resolution XIV, on the subject of missing persons in Cyprus. In fact, we voted against it in the Third Committee and we explained in detail our reasons for doing so at the time. 291. Here I should like to recapitulate the essential reasons fo…

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

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (9)
✓ Yes (29)
Speeches following this vote (2) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution VIII, entitled "Working Capital Fund for the biennium 1982-1983". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
As members are aware, there is a vacancy to be filled in the membership of the International Court of Justice because of the untimely death of Judge Abdullah EI-Erian. 136. If there is no objection, I propose that the Assembly"defer consideration of item 15 (c) to a later stage in the thirty-sixth session.

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

Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
The President
Next, we turn to draft resolution VIII, entitled ‘‘ Assistance to Botswana’’. I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt draft resolution VIT', Draft resolution 3../125). Vill was adopted (resolution
The President
We come now to draft resolution IX, entitled ‘‘Assistance to Seychelles’. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt raft resolution IX? Draft resolution IX was adopted (resolution 34/126} 124. Tne PROS: DENT: [ invite members to turn their attention 19 draft resoluvion X, entitled *‘Assistance to the Comorss”’. I take i: that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resorution…
The President
Next, we turn to draft resolution XI, entitled ‘* Assistance to Zambia’’. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XI? Draft resolution XI was adopted (resolution 34/128}.
The President
We come now to draft resolution XII, entitled *‘ Assistance to Mozambique”’. I take it that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution XII. resolution XII was adopted (resolution Draft 34/129).
The President
We come now to draft resolution XIII, entitled ‘*Assistance to Lesotho’’. May I consider that the General Assembly adopts draft resolution XIII? Draft. resolution XUI> was adopted (resolution 34/130).
The President
I invite members to turn to draft resolution XIV, entitled ‘* Assistance to Sao Tome and Principe**. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to adopt draft resolution XIV? Draft resolution XIV was adopted (resolution 34/131).
The President
Finally, we turn to draft resolution XV. entitled ‘* Assistance to Tonga’*. I take
The President
I now invite members to turn their attention to part III of the report of the Second Coramittee [4/34/635/Add.2]. The Assembiy will now take a decision on the five draft resolutions recommended by the Committee in paragraph 20 of its repori. 131. Draft resolution I is entitled ‘* Assistance to the Palestinian people’*. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded yote was taken. In favour: A…
The President
The Second Committee adopted draft resolution II, entitled ‘**World Tourism Organization’ without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft resolution H was adopted (resolution 34/134). * The delegations of Malta and Yugoslavia subsequently informed the Secretariat that they wished to have their votes recorded as having been in favour of the draft resolution.…
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled ‘Permanent sovereignty over national resources in the occupied Arab territories’’. The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of the draft resolution is contained in document A/34/788. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour; Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain…
The President
Finaily, we come to draft resolution V, entitled ‘“‘Rolte of the public sector in promoting the economic development of developing countries’. The Second Committee adopted draft resolution V without a vote. May I consider that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise? 7 The delegation of Malta subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having been in favo…
Mr. Whyte (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
My delegation joined in the adoption by consensus in the Second Committee of the draft resolutions now appearing as VIII and XII in document A/34/635/Add.1. We wish to state that they now contain some elements of an historical nature.
Mr. Otunnu (Uganda)
The General Assembly has just now unanimously adopted the draft resolution formerly contained in document A/C.2/34/L.28, recommended by the Second Committee, concerning assistance for the reconstruction, rehabilitation and development of Uganda. My delegation is very grateful to the sponsors of that draft resolution for their encouragement and support. Special mention must be made of the delegati…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
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.
The President
A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XV. We shall therefore take a vote on that paragraph. A recorded vote has been requested. In favour: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egyf,t, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Federal Republic of, Ghana, Greece, Guyana, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Ja…
The President
We shall now vote on draft resolution XV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
tatives who wish to explai 254. Mr. DIEZ (Chile) (i delegation of Chile wishe with regard to the resolu has just adopted relating t
The President
I shall now call on those represen~ tatives who wish to explain their vote after the vote.
Mr. Diez (Chile)
The ddegation of Chile wishes to make the follOWing statement with regcrrd to the resolutions that the General Assembly has just adopted relating to the establishment of the United 15 The delegation of m 'Salvador subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its vote recorded as having be.en in favour of the draft resolution. 257. The Government of Chile is also pleased at the f…
Mr. Narancio (Uruguay)
My delegation voted against the draft resolutions based on document A/33/331 of the so·called Ad Hoc Working Group on the Situation of Human Rights in Chile, since we disagree with many of its conclusions and because of the procedures used or that it has reasonably been tl ...._.. ._~_. _ 268. Furthermore, my d because, over and above t rise to this discussion, w amount of attention is pa gross…
Mr. Keilau (German Democratic Republic)
The delegation of the German Democratic Republic would like to explain its vote on draft resolution XIV, "Protection of human rights in Chile", as contained in the report of the Third Committee [A/33/509J. 277. At the Third Committee's meeting on 12 December 1978 when voting on that draft resolution, my delegation voiced reservations on some preambular paragraphs! 7-in particular, the fourteenth…
Mr. Keilau (German Democratic Republic)
The delegation of the German Democratic Republic would like to explain its vote on draft resolution XIV, "Protection of human rights in Chile", as contained in the report of the Third Committee [A/33/509]. 278. Recent reports that a large number of corpses have been discovered in an abandoned limestone mine near the town of Lonquen, 25 kilometres south of Santiago, reports which indicate that th…

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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.
Mr. Dinh Ba Thi (Viet Nam)
My delegation joined in the consensus on draft resolution I in document A!32!463. In the Second Committee we maue a statement on operative paragraph 5,11 which CO:lcerns the problem of the material remnants of wars, particularly mines, and t~eir effect on the environment. We consider this to be a problem of major importance for all countries which have been victims of wars of aggression, particul…
The President
The Assembly will now consider part I of the report of the Second Committee on agenda item 67, concerning the assessment of the progress made in the unplementation of General Assembly resolutior.s 2626 (XXV), 3202 (S-VI), 3281 (XXIX) and 3362 (S-VII). The report is in document A!32!480. The Assembly will now ta'(e a decision on the draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in paragrap…
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled "Multilateral development assistance for the exploration of natural reso1Jrces". The decis!on of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and financial implications of that draft resolution contained in paragraph 13 of dqcument A/321485. I put draft resolution In to the vote. Draft resvl!ltion III was adopted bJ' 130 votes to none, u'ith 8 abstentions (resolutio…

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

— Abstain (20)
✗ No (18)
✓ Yes (67)
Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
The Assembly will now consider the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 86, entitled "Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance". The report is contained in document A/32/441. The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. The draft resolution is entitled "Elimination of all forms of religious intolera…
The President
I call on the representative of Israel who wishes to explain his vote after the voting.
Mr. Eliav (Israel)
Although my delegation joined in the consensus on item 86 it did so with a good deal of uneasiness. The elimination of religious intolerance should be viewed as a subject of the utmost importance, yet years pass by and until today the United Nations has failed to take any concrete action on the elimination of all forms of intolerance and discrimination based on religion and belief. Therefore my d…
The President
We shall now take up the report of 6e Third Committee on agenda item 88 on freedom of information. The report is contained in document A/32/ 442. The Assembly will now pronounce itself on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 6 of its report. Under that recommendation the Assembly would decide to include this item in the provisional agenda of its thirty-third session …
The President
We now turn to the report of the Third Committee on agenda item 89, entitled "United Nations conference for an international convention on adoption law". The report is contained in document A/32/443. The Assembly will now pronounce itself on the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee in 13 The delegation of Upper Volta subsequently informed the Secretariat that it wished to have its v…
The President
We have thus concluded our consideration of agenda item 89 and of all the items allocated to the Third Committee. I should like, on behalf of the General Assembly, to express my gratitude to all the members of the Third Committee for their dedicated work and active role in the consideration of all the items allocated to the Third Committee and for the spirit of co-operation and accommodation show…

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

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

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
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…
Mr. Anwar Sani (Indonesia)
Indonesia's position on East Timor and on the draft resoiution now before this Assembly has been explained in the Fourth Committee.s I assume that representatives have taken the time to study my statement before that Committee, and they will therefore surely understand why Indonesia opposes the draft resolution, which is completely unrelated to the facts and the situation in East Timor. For that …
The President
We shall now take a decision on the draft resolution entitled "Question of East Timor" which has been recommended by the Fourth Committee in paragraph 16 of its report [A/32/357]. The report of the Fifth Committee on the administrative and fmancial implications of that draft resolution is contained in document A/32/364. A recorded vote has been requested.

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

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
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/5/PV.316 Nov. 28, 1977

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