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40/233 GA

Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in El Salvador

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14
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187
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2
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179
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1
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130
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26
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23
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79
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67
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40
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131
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53
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2
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171
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2
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8
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120
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55
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10
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116
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Draft symbol XIX
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P5 Positions
Russia ✓ United States ✗ United Kingdom ✗ China ✓ France ✗
UN Document 40/233 ↗

Vote Consensus — A/78/PV.50 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Implementing the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms through providing a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders and ensuring their protection”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the As…
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.
Mr. Rizal (Malaysia)
Malaysia remains committed to the promotion and protection of democratic institutions, democratic principles and the rule of law with regard to the electoral process. Those principles are enshrined in our federal Constitution. We continue to undertake efforts to improve and strengthen our governance system. As a young nation of 66 years of age, Malaysia continuously introduces democratic reforms.…
Mrs. Mudrenko (Ukraine)
I take the floor to thank the delegation of Spain for facilitating, on behalf of the European Union, resolution 78/212, entitled “Freedom of religion and belief”, which we strongly support. Regrettably, due to a technical issue, Ukraine was unable to co-sponsor the resolution.
Ms. Almaha Mubarak Al-Thani (Qatar)
At the outset, I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of the delegations of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), namely, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Kuwait and my country, the State of Qatar. The GCC States express their thanks and gratitude to the United States for its eff…
Mr. Moussa (Djibouti)
Let me at the outset make it perfectly clear that my delegation only supported resolution 78/208 with the clear intention of reaffirming the principles of fair, periodic, inclusive and genuine elections. Indeed, Djibouti is a peace-loving and stable country in which free and fair elections are conducted periodically in accordance with our Constitution. Djibouti is also committed to enhancing its …
Ms. Rizk (Egypt)
My statement is in explanation of vote on resolution 78/208, entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections”. It is to be noted that Egypt, on behalf of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, except for Albania, Suriname and Guyana, submitted amendments to the text in order to preserve…
Mr. González Behmaras (Cuba)
My statement relates to resolution 78/205, entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. Cuba supports the noble purpose of this resolution, which is why our delegation has joined the consensus. However, my delegation does not align itself with the references, in the twenty-eighth preambular paragraph of the adopted text, to the Rome Statute, to which Cuba is not a par…
Mrs. Mozgovaya (Belarus)
The delegation of Belarus would like to make a statement in explanation of vote on resolution 78/208, “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections”. Belarus acknowledges the importance of the topic of this resolution, and we share its high goals and principles, which is why we voted in favour of its adoption. At th…
Mrs. El Guera (Mauritania)
My country’s delegation thanks the United States delegation for submitting the draft text of resolution 78/208 and for its efforts in facilitating the relevant negotiations. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania reaffirms its commitment to the rule of law, democracy and the participation of all in political life. We also commend the role of the United Nations in promoting the convening of periodic …
Ms. Al-Mashehari (Yemen)
I deliver this statement in explanation of vote on resolution 78/208, entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections”. We thank the delegation of the United States for its role in facilitating the relevant negotiations. My country’s delegation voted in favour of the resolution, affirming the Republic of Yeme…
Mrs. Asaju (Nigeria)
My delegation’s explanation of vote is regarding the resolution entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections” (resolution 78/208). I wish to note that Nigeria remains unwavering in its commitment to promoting and upholding processes of governance that are firmly anchored on strong democratic principles and…
Ms. Korac (United States of America)
I would like to underscore the point that I made after an earlier adoption, that we do not find it particularly fruitful to repeat the statements and positions from the Third Committee. The United States would like to thank the additional nine Member States that voted in favour here in the plenary. With that, more than 80 per cent of this membership supports resolution 78/208. We would also lik…
Mr. Reichwein (Netherlands)
While we also fully support the practice not to repeat positions in a General Assembly meeting after having stated them during a Third Committee meeting, I think it is important to take the floor on the resolution on elections (resolution 78/208). The Kingdom of the Netherlands, as co-Chair of the LGBTI Core Group, consisting of a cross-regional group of 42 Member States, wants to emphasize its…
Mr. Mahamadou Seydou (Niger)
I thank you, Mr. President, for giving the delegation of the Niger another opportunity to explain its vote on the important resolution entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in the promotion of democratization and enhancing periodic and genuine elections” (resolution 78/208). My delegation would like to reiterate its explanation of vote on that resolution, which was just adopted …
Ms. Saleem (Pakistan)
My delegation would like to make a statement in explanation of vote on resolution 78/208 on periodic and genuine elections. At the outset, let me reiterate my country’s commitment to genuine and democratic elections. Democratic elections in my country will be held on 8 February 2024. Having said that, my delegation is compelled to reiterate its position to disassociate itself from the tenth prea…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 71. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/78/481/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 33 of its report. I shall now give the floor to those delegations that wish to speak in explanation of vote before the voting.

Vote Consensus — A/76/PV.45 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XX, entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 6. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XX.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution XX.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XX as a whole, entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”, on which a recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Madagascar informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXI, entitled “Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXI.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXI as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the thirty-second preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 16. I shall first put to the vote the thirty-second preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXII.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 16 of draft resolution XXII.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole, entitled “Nuclear disarmament”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Kuwait informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Universal Declaration on the Achievement of a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the eighth and tenth preambular paragraphs. I shall first put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXIV.
The President
I now put to the vote the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXIV.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXIV as a whole, entitled “Universal Declaration on the Achievement of a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the third, tenth and twenty-fifth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraphs 15 and 24. I shall first put to the vote the third preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I now put to the vote the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I now put to the vote the twentyfifth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 15 of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 24 of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXVI as a whole, entitled “Towards a nuclearweapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “The Arms Trade Treaty”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the ninth and tenth preambular paragraphs. I shall first put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXVII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote the tenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXVII.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/75/PV.37 Dec. 17, 1985

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

— Abstain (13)
✗ No (49)
✓ Yes (122)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX 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 President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Countering the threat posed by improvised explosive devices”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “United Nations study on disarmament and non-proliferation education”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 4.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXIII as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the fourteenth preambular paragraph.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXIV as a whole, for which a recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Kuwait and Qatar informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the thirty-second preambular paragraph and operative paragraphs 12 and 16. I shall first put to the vote the thirty-second preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 12 of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 16 of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXVI as a whole, for which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “The Arms Trade Treaty”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the ninth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 10. I shall first put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXVII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 10 of draft resolution XXVII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXVII as a whole, for which a recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXVIII is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixth, fourteenth and twenty-eighth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraphs 15 and 24. I shall first put to the vote the sixth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXVIII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the fourteenth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXVIII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote the twenty-eighth preambular paragraph of draft resolution XXVIII.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 15 of draft resolution XXVIII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 24 of draft resolution XXVIII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXVIII as a whole, for which a recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/74/PV.50 Dec. 17, 1985

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (1)
✓ Yes (187)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now give the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position after voting or adoption.
Mr. Kashaev (Russian Federation)
We would like to once again reiterate our position on a number of paragraphs in some of the resolutions just adopted. With regard to resolution 74/160, “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”, our delegation cannot support the language in the twentysixth preambular paragraph regarding the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and dissociates itself from the cons…
Mr. Skoknic Tapia (Chile)
Chile is not a participant in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, which is why its content does not apply to us in any way. Chile therefore dissociates itself from all references to the Global Compact in resolution 74/148, on “Protection of migrants”.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 70? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/74/399/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 47 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar” is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by …
Mr. Kuzmin (Russian Federation)
We are now about to vote on so-called countryspecific draft resolutions, whose defining feature is an egregious politicization that has nothing to do with the protection of human rights. There is basically no dialogue at all on this group of resolutions in the Third Committee, and the confrontation keeps building every year. We have not just come to a halt, we are sliding backwards. We get the fe…
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation totally rejects the draft resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, sponsored by the European Union. It has nothing to do with the genuine promotion and protection of human rights and is an impure product of a political plot by hostile forces that seek to tarnish the identity and image of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea …
Mr. Poveda Brito (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
With regard to the draft resolutions under agenda item 70(c), the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms its principled position on the adoption of resolutions and special procedures or any other mechanism relating to the human rights situation in a specific country, noting that we reject the selective approach to addressing such topics based on political motivations as a violation of the princ…
Mr. Hassani Nejad Pirkouhi (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I am delivering this statement in relation to draft resolution II as contained in document A/74/399/Add.3, on the so-called “Situation of human rights in Islamic Republic of Iran”. At the outset, I would like to welcome the decision by Canada, though heavily guarded and conditional, to revisit its position on the inhumane apartheid policy pursued by Israel in Palestine. We hope it is not tempora…
Mr. Yelchenko (Ukraine)
I have the honour to thank all Member States that supported the draft resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine” during the vote in the Third Committee on 14 November. We are grateful to all delegations that stood firm in the face of unprecedented direct threats emanated from one Member State during the consideration of…
Mr. Xing Jisheng (China)
It is the consistent position of China to tackle differences in the area of human rights on the basis of equality and mutual respect and through constructive dialogue and cooperation. We oppose the politicization of human rights or using the issue of human rights to exert pressure on other countries and we also oppose country-specific resolutions on human rights. Therefore, we disassociate oursel…
The President
We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I, II, III and V, one by one. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
I now give the floor to those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mrs. Kocyigit Grba (Türkiye)
I take the floor to provide an explanation of our vote on resolution 74/169. The crisis in Syria began when the democratic aspirations and legitimate demands of Syrians were crushed by force. Innocent civilians have been killed with chemical weapons and barrel bombs or have been subjected to arbitrary detention, torture, starvation and abduction. In the face of those grave violations, the General…
Mr. Cepero Aguilar (Cuba)
The Cuban delegation is making this statement in order to disassociate itself from the consensus on resolution 74/166, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, pursuant to our position against the imposition of selective and politically motivated resolutions and mandates. We believe that only genuine international corporation based on the principles of ob…

Vote Consensus — A/73/PV.45 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XX, entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them.” The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXI, entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the ninth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXI, as a whole, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXII, entitled “Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the fourteenth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXIII, 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 XXIV, entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXV, entitled “Universal Declaration on the Achievement of a Nuclear-weapon-free World”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the seventh and ninth preambular paragraphs. I shall first put to the vote the seventh preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote the ninth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXV as a whole.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Disarmament and non-proliferation education”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 3.
The Acting President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXVII, entitled “Disarmament and non-proliferation education”, as a whole, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVIII is entitled “Decreasing the operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems”. A recorded vote has been requested. A separate, recorded vote has also 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 XXVIII as a whole.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIX 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
We now turn to draft resolution XXX, entitled “United action with renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the nineteenth and twentieth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraphs 2,3,5,7,10,12,13,18,20,21 and 31. I shall first put to the vote the nineteenth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote the twentieth 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.

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.73 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt draft resolution XIX?
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution XXI, entitled “Effects of terrorism on the enjoyment of human rights”, and draft resolution XXII, entitled “Twentieth anniversary and 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 Funda…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV 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 XXV 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 the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the General 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 72. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/72/439/Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it five draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 33 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution V, entitled “The situation of human rights in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for a review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will t…
Mr. Ja Song Nam (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 by the European Union and Japan. The draft resolution is a product of the political and military confrontation, plot and conspiracy organized by the United States of America and other hostile forces against …
Mr. Hassani Nejad Pirkouhi (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I am delivering this statement in regard to draft resolution II, submitted by Canada. Who can argue with the fact that the gravest atrocities in our recent history have been committed by the closest allies of Canada and other main sponsors of this draft resolution? Who can argue with the fact that the cause of human rights is being abused by countries that have made every attempt — from coups an…
Mr. Yao Shaojun (China)
China has consistently maintained that constructive dialogue and cooperation should be carried out on a basis of equality and mutual respect when addressing differences in the field of human rights. We reject the politicization of human rights issues and the practice of exerting pressure on other countries. We oppose country-specific resolutions on human rights. In that regard, the Chinese deleg…
Mr. Qassem Agha (Syrian Arab Republic)
Draft resolution IV, on the so-called situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic, was submitted to the General Assembly by the United States of America, United Kingdom, France, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. That is an expressive variety of States. If some Member States put the promotion and the protection of human rights in the hands of these States, they have to know that they are p…
Mr. Zagaynov (Russian Federation)
Our delegation normally votes against socalled country-specific resolutions on human rights, which are designed to exert political pressure on a given State. The exploitation of human rights issues in order to settle scores, wage information wars or advance political agendas leads only to situations in which such resolutions are often based on unreliable information and have nothing to do with th…
Mr. Kyslytsya (Ukraine)
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those delegations that supported draft resolution III, on the situation of human rights in the Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol, Ukraine, in the Third Committee. The current draft resolution is the follow-up to resolution 71/205, adopted last year. Forty-two countries initiated this new document in the Third Committee because, since…
The Acting President
We shall now take a decision on draft resolutions I to IV, one by one. We first turn to draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. The Third Committee adopted it without the vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol (Ukraine)”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now give the floor to those delegations that wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Cepero Aguilar (Cuba)
The Cuban delegation does not join the consensus on resolution 72/188, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, consistent with our position against the imposition of selective and politically motivated resolutions and mandates. We believe that genuine international cooperation alone, underpinned by the principles of objectivity, impartiality and non-sel…

Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.62 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI 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 XXII is entitled “United action with renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the nineteenth and twentieth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraphs 2, 5, 8, 20, 21 and 28. I shall first put to the vote the nineteenth preambular paragaraph. Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote the twentieth 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 5.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 8.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 20.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 21.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 28.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “International Day against Nuclear Tests”. 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 “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV 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 Oman informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVII 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 Acting President
Before proceeding further, I should like to remind members that action on draft resolution XXVIII, entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”, 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 th…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXX 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 Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXXI 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”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on the sixteenth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 2. I shall first put to the vote the sixteenth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 2.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/71/PV.51 Dec. 17, 1985

✗ No (4)
✓ Yes (179)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX 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 likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Decreasing the operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on its eighth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 14.
The Acting President
I shall now put to a vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Ethical imperatives for a nuclear-weapon-free world”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the tenth preambular paragraph.
The Acting President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXIV as a whole without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV 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
Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution XXVI, entitled “Taking forward multilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for a 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 on its progra…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVIII is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIX is entitled “Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXX is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXXI is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXXII is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 16.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXXIII 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 XXXIV is entitled “Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXXV 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 XXXVI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament verification”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia …

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.80 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Subregional Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Strengthening the role of the United Nations in enhancing periodic and genuine elections and the promotion of democratization”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the United Republic of Tanzania informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Towards the full realization of an inclusive and accessible United Nations for persons with disabilities”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-west Asia and the Arab Region”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of El Salvador.
Mr. Rivas (El Salvador)
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 21 members of the Group of Friends of Older Persons. We express our appreciation for the adoption by consensus of resolution 70/164, entitled “Measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons”. We acknowledge the effort of Argentina, and particularly the leadership of the facilitator. We …
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 72? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/70/489/Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Fifth Committee in paragaph 30 of its report. Action on draft resolution II, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”, and on draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of the programme budget implications by the Fifth Co…
Mr. Ri (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 by the European Union and Japan, as contained in document A/70/489/Add.3. The draft resolution has no relevance to the genuine promotion and protection of human rights, as it is the product of hostile polici…
Mrs. Vadiati (Islamic Republic of Iran)
The biased and non-constructive draft resolution III, on which the General Assembly is about to take action, is an insincere and indefensible political move. It marks selective and politicized distortion of the facts in the consideration of issues relating to Iran and only reminds the Iranian people of the deliberate hostile policy of incitement to Iranophobia. Iran clearly has rejected this dra…
The Acting President
We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I and III, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 72. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/70/489/Add.4)
The Acting President
May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take 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 72?

Vote Consensus — A/70/PV.67 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Humanitarian pledge for the prohibition and elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussal…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Ethical imperatives for a nuclear-weapon-free world”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 13.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXIV 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 XXV is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 16.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of South Africa informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXVI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions”. 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 XXVIII 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 Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIX 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 Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXX is entitled “Universal Declaration on the Achievement of a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Angola and India informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXXI is entitled “The Arms Trade Treaty”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the operative paragraph 3.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXXI 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 XXXII is entitled “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that it is the Assembly’s wish to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXXIII 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 it is the Assembly’s wish to do the same?
The Acting President
I now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Dehghani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Iran strongly supports measures to counter the threat posed by the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by illegal armed groups and terrorists. For that reason, my delegation joined the consensus on resolution 70/46. We believe that prevention and combating the use of IEDs by terrorists and illegal armed groups is the exclusive purpose of the resolution. Therefore, any interpretation of the…
Mr. Shava (Zimbabwe)
I am speaking on sub-item (l) of agenda item 97, entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction. Zimbabwe is a signatory to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and a State party to the Chemical Weapons Convention. My delegation voted in favour of resolution 70/54 b…

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.73 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the United States of America informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Migrant children and adolescents”. The Third Committee adopted it. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same? May I take it that it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 68? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committe…
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 36 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will …
Mr. Al-Musharakh (United Arab Emirates)
The United Arab Emirates is one of the principal authors of the draft resolution on the situation of human rights in Syria. We believe that we must put an end to the tragedy that the Syrian Arab people, our brothers, have endured for almost four years of the worst possible abuses and violations of human rights. There have been arbitrary killings and detentions. Civilians have been used as targets…
Mr. An Myong Hun (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation would like to state its position on draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, as contained in document A/69/488/Add.3, which was submitted by the European Union (EU) and Japan. My delegation totally rejects this draft resolution because it has nothing to do with the promotion and protection of human rights, but is the pro…
Mr. Dehghani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
The draft resolution on which the General Assembly will take action on today that is sponsored by Canada — whose behaviour in the field of human rights in the past several years has been contradictory, particularly its position on the recent massacre in Gaza committed by the Israeli regime — clearly shows that it pursues only a specific political agenda. In that regard, the issue of human rights …
Mrs. Moreno Guerra (Cuba)
Cuba has traditionally maintained a principled position against country-specific draft resolutions that aim to condemn developing countries based on politically motivated reasons that have nothing to do with defending human rights and that contribute nothing to that cause. These toxic and selective practices of politicization and applying double standards in the consideration of situations of hum…
Ms. Mansouri (Algeria)
My delegation would like to explain its position before the Assembly takes action on the draft resolutions on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (draft resolution I), the Syrian Arab Republic (draft resolution II) and the Islamic Republic of Iran (draft resolution IV), as contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/69/488/Add.3). My delegation regret…
Mr. Aisi (Papua New Guinea)
I would make this brief statement in relation to my delegation’s position on draft resolution IV, with regard to the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. As part of the outcome of the World Summit in 2005, we all agreed to the establishment of the Human Rights Council. We continue to agree with the notion that the Human Rights Council has underpinned and will continue to un…
The Acting President
We will now take decisions on draft resolutions I, II and IV, one by one. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to delegations that wish to speak in explanation of vote following the voting.
Mr. An Mayong Hun (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea would like to express its thanks to those delegations that voted against resolution 69/188. My delegation again fully rejects this forcibly adopted resolution against my country. The resolution proves once again that the United States and its followers are ever more viciously resorting to their plot to defame our image and destroy our id…
Mr. Zamora Rivas (El Salvador)
El Salvador would like to explain its vote on resolution 69/188, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. El Salvador abstained in the voting at the time the resolution was adopted in the Third Committee. We would like to express our agreement with the text that was originally presented, with the exception of paragraph 8 for constitutional and legal reas…
Ms. Murillo (Costa Rica)
I would like to make a general statement following the adoption of these country-specific resolutions. Our concern about the human rights situation in the specific countries referred to in the resolutions submitted for consideration in the plenary today led us to vote in favour of all three resolutions. In addition, we maintain our principled position that all country-specific situations should …
Mr. Wickramarachchige (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka wishes to make the following statement following the voting on resolution 69/188, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. Sri Lanka voted against this resolution. Our vote does not in any way demonstrate disregard for the promotion or protection of human rights. On the contrary, Sri Lanka remains committed to the advancement of human rights, a…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote following the voting. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 68. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and followup to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/69/488/Add.4)
The Acting President
May I take it that the Assembly decides to take note of the report of the Third Committee?

Vote Consensus — A/69/PV.62 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “United action towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on paragraphs 3, 11, 17 and 20. I shall first put to the vote paragraph 3.
The President
I shall now put to the vote paragraph 11.
The President
I shall now put to the vote paragraph 17.
The President
I shall put to the vote paragraph 20 of draft resolution XX.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Oman informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Measures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXIII 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 it is the wish of the Assembly to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 high-level meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Compliance with non-proliferation, arms limitation and disarmament agreements and commitments”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela informed the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution XXVIII is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXIX is entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control.” A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the eighth preambular paragraph. I shall first put to the vote the eighth preambular paragraph.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXIX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXX is entitled “Preventing and combating illicit brokering activities.” A separate vote has been requested on the eighth preambular paragraph.
The President
I will now put to vote draft resolution XXX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXXI 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 President
Draft resolution XXXII is entitled “Information on confidence-building measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXXIII 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?

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.70 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Strengthening United Nations action in the field of human rights through the promotion of international cooperation and the importance of non-selectivity, impartiality and objectivity”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “The right to food”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Promotion of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms: protecting women human rights defenders”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 69. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/68/456/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 27 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution II, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will t…
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation firmly believes that all human rights issues should be addressed through the Universal Periodic Review mechanism, rather than in plenary meeting, especially given that country-specific draft resolutions clearly run counter to the principles of impartiality and non-selectivity with respect to human rights. Draft resolution I, contained in document A/68/456/ Add.3, can have no impact…
Mr. Dehghani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I take the floor to once more enumerate the reasons for which we believe that delegations should vote against draft resolution IV, contained in document A/68/456/Add.3, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. The reasons are as follows. First, the draft resolution does not correspond to the actual situation on the ground, as it does not take into consideration the d…
Mr. Reyes Rodríguez (Cuba)
My delegation would like to express Cuba’s position regarding the various draft resolutions. With regard to Syria, we will vote against draft resolution I. We believe that we are not really promoting dialogue and reconciliation, which are necessary in the quest for a peaceful and inclusive way out of the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, by continuing this exercise  — one that involves a dr…
The President
We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I, III and IV, one by one. Draft resolution I is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic.” A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.” A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
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. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation takes the floor to clarify its position in total rejection of resolution 68/183, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,” and to disassociate itself from its adoption. There are no human rights violations in my country as mentioned in the resolution. My delegation firmly believes that all human rights issues must be treated under the Univer…
Mr. Yao Shaojun (China)
China maintains its consistent position on countryspecific resolutions on human rights. We oppose the adoption of such resolutions. We believe that human rights can be promoted and protected only through constructive dialogue and cooperation. On the basis of that principled position, we voted against the countryspecific resolutions concerning Syria and Iran. I reiterate our position, as stated i…
Ms. Belskaya (Belarus)
Belarus would like to reiterate its position with regard to the unacceptability of country-specific resolutions as a means of exerting political pressure against sovereign States. For that reason, we voted against resolutions 68/182 and 68/184, on the human rights situations in the Syrian Arab Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran, respectively. For the same reason, we would like to disassoci…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 69? (d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/68/456/Add.4)

Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.60 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX 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 likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXI, 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 President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “United action towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 2, 8, 9 and 17. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 8.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 9.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 17.
The President
I shall now put to a vote draft resolution XXII as a whole.
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 consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A recorded vote has been requested. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2. The Assembly will first vote on operative paragraph 2.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXVII as a whole.
The President
I now invite delegations to turn to paragraph 71 of section III of the Committee’s report, concerning the draft decisions. We turn to draft decision 1, entitled “Missiles”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I consider that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft decision II is entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now give the floor to those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position.
Mr. Roet (Israel)
The inherent utility of a fissile material cut-off treaty (FMCT) in addressing the current growing proliferation challenges, including non-compliance by States with their international obligations in the nuclear domain, is far from being proven. That holds especially true for the Middle East, where several States have an exceptionally poor track record of compliance with their nuclear non-prolife…
Mr. Seifi Pargou (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I take the floor to explain the position of my delegation regarding decision 68/518, just adopted, on the treaty banning the production of fissile materials for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices. This year my delegation joined the consensus in adopting that decision only due to its nature. It is merely a procedural decision that does not cover substantive aspects of the subject. …
Mr. Aljowaily (Egypt)
I would like to deliver an explanation of vote on decision 68/518, regarding the treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons and other nuclear explosive devices. Egypt has always considered a treaty on fissile material as an important step towards achieving nuclear disarmament. This can be clearly seen in the inclusion of step 3 in the New Agenda Coalition-sponsored lan…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 99?

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.60 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (19) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 69. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/67/457/Add.3)
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 29 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will ta…
Mr. Khazaee (Islamic Republic of Iran)
I thank you, Sir, for providing me with an opportunity to express in brief the position of my delegation on draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that the best approach to promoting and protecting human rights across the globe is to engage in meaningful and sincere cooperation. We have always stressed tha…
Ms. Alsaleh (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”. Allow me, at the outset, to recall that the international legal framework within which Member States operate is based on the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of any State, under any pretext. That principle has been enshrined in several intern…
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation reaffirms its principled position of categorically rejecting draft resolution II, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, as a document representing a political plot and fabrications of all kinds. The draft resolution has nothing to do with the situation of human rights; rather, it escalates the confrontation and blocks potential dialogue a…
Mrs. Smaila (Nigeria)
My delegation is of the view that country-specific draft resolutions may be resorted to in exceptional or emergency situations of continuous grave and systematic violations of human rights. In particular, we believe that such draft resolutions should be discussed in relation to the following situations. The human rights situations in countries or territories under occupation, in Non-Self-Governin…
The Acting President
We shall now take a decision on draft resolutions II to IV, one by one. Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Somalia informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
We turn to draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote or position following the adoption of the draft resolutions.
Mr. Kim Song (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation would like to clarify its principled position, reject resolution 67/181 and dissociate itself from the consensus of the Assembly. All human rights issues must be considered in the Human Rights Council’s Univeral Periodic Review mechanism, rather than in plenary meeting of the General Assembly. The United Nations must no longer be abused to advance the political proposals of Western…
Ms. Li Xiaomei (China)
The Chinese delegation supports the statement just made by the representative of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. China dissociates itself from resolution 67/181.
Ms. Alsaleh (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on the resolution on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (resolution 67/181). We would like to express our regret that some States insist on submitting draft resolutions dealing with the situation of human rights for specific political reasons, which jeopardize the credibility of, and the political and legal terms…
Ms. Astiasarán Arias (Cuba)
The delegation of Cuba disassociates itself from resolution 67/181, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. Cuba has maintained a long-standing position of principle against country-specific resolutions that seek to accuse developing countries. Such resolutions are politically motivated, have nothing to do with the protection of human rights and do not c…
Ms. Calcinari Van Der Velde (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
Our country voted against resolutions 67/182 and 67/183 and wishes to state that it disassociates itself from the consensus on resolution 67/181. In line with the principles that govern my country’s foreign policy, we reject the politically motivated practice noted by some countries of submitting resolutions against sovereign States. That shows that the draft resolutions in the report contained …
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 69. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/67/457/Add.4)
The Acting President
May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of the report of the Third Committee contained in document A/67/457/Add.4?
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 68?

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.48 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Information on confidence-building measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Preventing the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive sources”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Mongolia’s international security and nuclearweapon-free status”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 3. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 3.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXIV as a whole, A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Taking forward multilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVIII 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 XXIX 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 Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXX is entitled “United action towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. Separate, recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 2, 8, 9 and 16. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution XXX, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 9 of draft resolution XXX , on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote operative paragraph 16 of draft resolution XXX, on which a separate, recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXXI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 16. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 16.
The Acting President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXXI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXXII, 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 XXXIII, entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 2. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2

Vote Consensus — A/66/PV.89 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “International Day of the Girl Child”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Follow-up to the International Year of Human Rights Learning”. The Third Committee adopted the draft resolution. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 69?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/66/PV.71 Dec. 17, 1985

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

— Abstain (23)
✗ No (26)
✓ Yes (130)
Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XX, 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 Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXI, entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad,…
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXII, entitled “Compliance with non-proliferation, arms limitation and disarmament agreements and commitments”. 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, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bh…
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXIII, 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
We now turn to draft resolution XXIV, entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 14 and 16 of draft resolution XXIV. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 14. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Banglades…
The Acting President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 16. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, C…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXIV as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, …
The Acting President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXV, entitled “Prohibition of the dumping of radioactive wastes”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Assembly has before it draft decision I, entitled “Missiles”, recommended by the First Committee in paragraph 71 of its report. We will now take action on the draft decision. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft decision II, entitled “Transparency and confidencebuilding 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
We now turn to draft decision III, entitled “The arms trade treaty”. 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, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bo…
The Acting President
I shall now give the floor to those speakers who have asked to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.
Mr. Ri Tong Il (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea would like to make a few comments on resolution 66/33 under agenda item 98, “2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its Preparatory Committee”. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea voted against the retention of the seventh preambular paragraph of that resolution, which co…
Mr. Sitnikov (Russian Federation)
Concerning the adoption of resolution 66/45, “United action towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”, for which Russia voted in favour, I would like to underline our principled position on settling the nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula. We firmly believe that such settlement should be implemented within the framework of the Six-Party Talks, on the basis of the Joint Declaration of th…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 98? It was so decided.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/65/PV.71 Dec. 17, 1985

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

— Abstain (40)
✗ No (67)
✓ Yes (79)
Speeches following this vote (18) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Ms. Astiasarán Arias (Cuba)
In regard to resolution 65/208 on extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary executions, my delegation would like to make the following statement. Respect for the right to life, freedom and security of individuals is a cornerstone of the exercise of all human rights. In this regard, the practice of extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary execution is an abominable act and a flagrant violation of human rig…
The President
I give the floor to the representative of the United States of America on a point of order.
Mr. Barton (United States of America)
Cuba’s statement should be an explanation of its vote, not an attack against the United States.
The President
We take note of that remark.
Ms. Abubakar (Libya)
My delegation is making this statement in explanation of our vote on the amendment, contained in document A/65/L.53, to resolution 65/208, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. My delegation would also like to explain our vote on the resolution as a whole. In this context, the delegation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya expresses its full support for the statements made by the …
Mr. Barton (United States of America)
The United States would like to thank countries for their strong support for the amendment to resolution 65/208. We applaud those Member States that have stood with us to oppose efforts seeking to block language on sexual orientation from resolution 65/208. Along with many countries in this Hall today, the United States was deeply disappointed by the voting in the Third Committee, which eliminat…
Mr. Noziri (Tajikistan)
I take the floor on behalf of the States members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to explain the position of the group after the voting on resolution 65/208, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”, as amended. The group strongly deplores all forms of stereotyping, exclusion, stigmatization, prejudice, intolerance, discrimination and violence directed against peopl…
Mr. Hassan Ali Hassan Ali (Sudan)
The delegation of the Sudan would like once again to express its opinion on resolution 65/208, entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. My delegation associates itself with the statements made on behalf of the Group of Arab States, the Group of African States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. For the reasons summarized in those statements, the delegation of the Su…
The President
I call on the representative of Georgia on a point of order.
Ms. Shiolashvili (Georgia)
My delegation would like to draw attention to some developments concerning agenda item 68 (b). The Assembly may recall that, under this item, on 21 October the Third Committee heard a statement by Mr. Walter Kälin, the Representative of the Secretary-General on the Human Rights for Internally Displaced Persons, and considered the relevant report on protection and assistance to internally displace…
The President
I call on the observer of the Holy See.
Mr. Bené (Holy See)
In reference to resolution 65/208 on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, my delegation is particularly grateful for its strong condemnation of grave violations, as well as for its demand that they be brought to an end and that effective action be taken to prevent, combat and eliminate them. The original and inalienable right to life of all persons is clearly recognized in internation…
The President
We have heard the last speaker on points of order. May I take it that the General Assembly has concluded its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 68? It was so decided. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/65/456/Add.3) The President (spoke in French): The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions r…
The 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, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salva…
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 68. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and followup to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/65/456/Add.4) The President (spoke in French): May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of the report of the Third Committee? It was so decid…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 68? It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 68.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/64/PV.65 Dec. 17, 1985

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

— Abstain (2)
✗ No (53)
✓ Yes (131)
Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Human rights and cultural diversity”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, C…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda 69? It was so decided. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/64/439/Add.3) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it three draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 18 …
The Acting President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, F…
The Acting President
I shall now call on those delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mrs. Pérez Álvarez (Cuba)
Cuba maintains its traditional position of principle against resolutions on specific countries aimed at selectively accusing nations of the South on the basis of clear political motivations that have nothing to do with defending human rights. Cuba believes that genuine international cooperation, based on principles of objectivity, impartiality and non-selectivity, is the only way to effectively …
Mrs. Beck (Solomon Islands)
My delegation would like to offer an explanation of vote after the voting. Due to immense external pressure over the past few weeks, my delegation had to change its vote today. Our views on country-specific resolutions have been clearly stated in the Third Committee. In that regard, we ask concerned countries to respect us. We will keep our position under review.
The Acting President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (c) of agenda item 69. (d) Comprehensive implementation of and followup to the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Third Committee (A/64/439/Add.4) The Acting President: May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take note of the report of the Third Committee? It was so decided.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (d) of agenda item 69? It was so decided.
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 69.

Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.60 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XX, entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXI, entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXII, entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on paragraph 3 of the draft resolution.
The President
I will now put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXIII, entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on paragraph 6 of the draft resolution.
The President
The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXIII, as a whole, without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXIV, entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXV, entitled “Women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control”. 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 XXVI, 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 likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Decreasing the operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems”. A separate recorded vote has been requested on paragraph 1 of draft resolution XXVII.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXVII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXVIII is entitled “United action towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on paragraphs 2, 8 and 9 of draft resolution XXVIII. I shall first put to the vote paragraph 2.
The President
I shall next put to the vote paragraph 8.
The President
I shall now put to the vote paragraph 9.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXVIII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXIX, entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXX is entitled “Preventing the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive sources”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXXI, entitled “Preventing and combating illicit brokering activities”. A separate, recorded vote has been requested on the twelfth preambular paragraph.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXXI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXXII, 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.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/64/PV.55 Dec. 17, 1985

— Abstain (8)
✗ No (2)
✓ Yes (171)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The arms trade treaty”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 4 and 15 of the draft resolution. I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 15.
The President
I shall put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Against: None. [Subsequently the delegation of Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Second Conference of States Parties and Signatories of Treaties that Establish Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones and Mongolia”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Ethiopia, Lithuania, New Zealand and Poland advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
The Assembly has before it draft resolution XXVI, which is entitled “Transparency in armaments”. Separate recorded votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6 (d), operative paragraph 6 as a whole, and operative paragraph 8. I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I shall next put to the vote operative paragraph 6 (d) of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 6 as a whole of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution XXVI.
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXVI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegations of Cameroon and Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXVII 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 Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXVIII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegations of Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXIX is entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments”. A separate recorded vote has been requested on operative paragraph 4. Unless I hear any objection, I shall take it that the Assembly agrees to proceed accordingly.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXIX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Ethiopia advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
We turn next to the draft decisions recommended by the First Committee in paragraph 82 of its report contained in document A/64/391. Draft decision I is entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.70 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (15) may include explanations of vote
The Acting 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 Acting 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. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambo…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Promotion of a democratic and equitable international order”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstaining: Argentina, Armenia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Timor- Leste, Vanuatu
The Acting President
I shall now call on those delegations who wish to speak in explanation of position or vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on draft resolution XVIII, on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the context of counter-terrorism efforts. Because my country is not party to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol, we would like to state that it will continue its cooperation with the United Nations system in the light of it…
Ms. Cross (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
The United Kingdom would like to draw the attention of members to the explanation of position it gave in the Third Committee in relation to draft resolution A/C.3/63/L.30/Rev.1, entitled “Right to development” (resolution 63/178). That outlined our concerns with paragraph 33 of the resolution, in particular the reference to indigenous peoples. It remains our position that we do not accept that pa…
Ms. Chan (Singapore)
I have the honour to speak in explanation of vote after the vote on resolution 63/168, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. Singapore and many delegations remain convinced that there is no international consensus on the issue of the death penalty. For many countries, capital punishment is a crucial measure with which to protect the security and safety of our citizens. Even thou…
Mr. Lima (Cabo Verde)
I would like to make a statement in explanation of our vote on draft resolution IV, contained in A/63/430/Add.2 (resolution 63/171). At first glance, we could easily come to an agreement on this resolution, particularly since it calls for everything our individual and collective consciences agree on — the condemnation and rejection of racism, xenophobia, discrimination and intolerance. The unco…
Mr. Attiya (Egypt)
Egypt voted against draft resolution I, on the moratorium on the use of the death penalty, in document A/63/430/Add.2 (resolution 63/168), due to the fact that it contradicts a number of religious as well as legal and practical considerations upon which there is international agreement to respect. Islam, like all other religions, highly values respect for human dignity and the sanctity of life, …
Mr. Degia (Barbados)
My delegation wishes to draw attention to its explanation of vote delivered on 20 November in the Third Committee on draft resolution A/C.3/63/L.19/Rev.1, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty” (resolution 63/168). That explanation also applies to draft resolution I, just adopted, and outlines the position of the Government of Barbados on the death penalty, namely, that capital pun…
Mr. Llanos (Chile)
I am taking the floor on behalf of the 89 sponsors of draft resolution I, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. In the opinion of the sponsors, the adoption of General Assembly resolution 62/149 was a milestone in the improvement and progressive development of human rights. Currently, 137 countries in all regions of the world have abolished the death penalty either de jure or de…
Ms. Zhang Dan (China)
The Chinese delegation regrets the adoption by the General Assembly of the draft resolution on the death penalty. To impose the views of one side on the other by submitting a draft resolution to the Assembly will not help to resolve the differences regarding this issue. On the contrary, it will only further politicize and complicate the issue. In light of the above, the Chinese delegation voted a…
Mr. Argüello (Argentina)
With regard to agenda item 64 (b), I have the honour to make this intervention on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity in the name of the following Member States: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, the Czech Re…
Mr. Hallak (Syrian Arab Republic)
I have the honour to make the following statement on behalf of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker for this meeting. The Assembly will continue its consideration of the reports of the Third Committee this afternoon at 3 p.m.

Vote Consensus — A/63/PV.61 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Assembly will now turn to draft resolution XXI, entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. Before taking action on the draft resolution, I wish to inform members that I have received a communication from the Secretariat that the recorded vote on the draft resolution in the First Committee was scheduled only due to the request of one de…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures”. A separate vote has been requested on the tenth preamble paragraph of draft resolution XXII. Is there any objection to this request? As there is none, I shall first put to the vote the tenth preamble paragraph of draft resolution XXII, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote ha…
The Acting President
We will now vote on draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of Bahrain advised the Secretariat that it had intended not to participate in the …
The Acting President
We shall now take a decision on draft resolution XXVI, entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 6. Are there any objections to this request? As there are none, we shall now take a vote on operative paragraph 6 of draft resolution XXVI, on which a recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We shall now take a decision on draft resolution XXVI as a whole, on which a recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Algeria, Bahrain, 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
We now turn to draft resolution XXVII, entitled “Assistance to States for curbing the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons and collecting them”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXVIII, entitled “Preventing and combating illicit brokering activities”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
Mr. Feoktistov (Russian Federation)
Although draft resolution XXVIII was adopted without a vote, my country decided not to participate in the decision.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIX is entitled “Transparency and Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe Against: United States of America Abstaining: Israel [Subsequently, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXX is entitled “Transparency in armaments”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5 (b), 5 as a whole and 7. Are there any objections to those requests? As there are none, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution XXX, on which a separate recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution XXX, on which a separate requested vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution XXX, on which a separate requested vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 (b) of draft resolution XXX, on which a separate requested vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XXX, on which a separate recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 7 of draft resolution XXX, on which a separate recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXX as a whole, on which 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 XXXI is entitled “United Nations study on disarmament and non-proliferation education”. The First Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?

Vote Recorded Vote — A/62/PV.76 Dec. 17, 1985

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

— Abstain (10)
✗ No (55)
✓ Yes (120)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
We now turn to the draft decision entitled “Effective promotion of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities”. The Third Committee adopted the draft decision. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I shall now give the floor to representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote following the voting.
Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt)
Egypt voted against resolution 62/149, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, because it contradicts several internationally agreed and respected religious, legal and practical elements and consideration. Like other religions, Islam respects human dignity and the sanctity of life, for life is a gift from God to all human beings equally. The death penalty is therefore restricted t…
Mr. Rastam (Malaysia)
I take the floor to explain my country’s position in reference to draft resolution I entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, as contained in the report of the Third Committee (A/62/439/Add.2). Malaysia firmly believes in the protection and promotion of human rights and upholds the rule of law. Every State has the right to choose its own political, economic, social, cultural and le…
Ms. Zhang Dan (China)
The Chinese delegation expresses its regret that the Assembly has been obliged to discuss the issue of the death penalty in plenary meeting. Resolution 62/149, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, is the result of pressure exerted by some countries, using the death penalty as a pretext. The fact that the Third Committee had to resort to a vote on the draft resolution and that 8…
Mr. Islam (Bangladesh)
I am taking the floor in explanation of my delegation’s vote after the vote on the adoption of draft resolution I entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, the text of which is contained in document A/62/439/Add.2. The criminal justice system of Bangladesh has provisions for the death penalty. However, its application is very selectively restricted to cases involving the most heinou…
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation voted against resolution 62/149, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”, because of our conviction that States Members of the United Nations enjoy equal sovereignty, in accordance with the principles of the Charter. That sovereignty is based on mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of States. My delegation believes that the resolution just adopte…
Ms. Booker (Bahamas)
My delegation, on behalf of the Government and the people of the Bahamas, considers this an important opportunity to address this body in explanation of vote on draft resolution I, as contained in document A/62/439/Add.2, entitled “Moratorium on the use of the death penalty”. Irrespective of the sentiments expressed by many in the divisive debate on this item, my delegation, as demonstrated by it…
Mr. Suárez (Colombia)
My delegation would like to say that it abstained in the voting on draft resolution VI, entitled “Combating defamation of religions”, and voted in favour of draft resolution XIV, entitled “The right to development”, and draft resolution XVII, entitled “The right to food” — all contained in document A/62/439/Add.2. We did so against the backdrop of the considerations and statements we put forth a…
Ms. Halabi (Syrian Arab Republic)
I should now like to explain our position on resolution 62/159, entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. My delegation joined the consensus on that resolution because we firmly believe in the importance of combating all forms of terrorism and its root causes, given its catastrophic effects on all human rights, especially the right to self-determin…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 70. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives (A/62/439/ Add.3) The Acting President: The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 49 of its r…
Mr. Rachkov (Belarus)
The delegation of Belarus has requested the floor with regard to draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in Belarus”. The submission of the draft resolution on Belarus is an unjustified and politically motivated step that undermines the Human Rights Council’s consensus agreement on institution-building. An inherent element of that agreement is elimination of the mandate of the S…
The Acting 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. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Br…
The Acting President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. I call on the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Khazaee (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Invoking rule 74 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, my delegation moves that no action be taken on draft resolution III. The Human Rights Council, as the most competent and specialized United Nations institution, has been entrusted with the mandate of the international consideration and monitoring of human rights throughout the world through an efficient mechanism, namely, the un…
The Acting President
The representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran has moved, within the terms of rule 74 of the rules of procedure, that no action be taken on draft resolution III. Rule 74 reads in part: “During the discussion of any matter, a representative may move the adjournment of the debate on the item under discussion. In addition to the proposer of the motion, two representatives may speak in favour of…
Mr. Salguiero (Portugal)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, the European Free Trade Association countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukra…
Mr. Arias Cárdenas (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
The delegation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela once again expresses its firm disagreement with the ongoing practice promoted by some Member States of seeking to condemn certain States, individually or selectively, within the United Nations, using their human rights situation as justification. Such draft resolutions then become instruments to promote specific political interests and could …
The Acting President
May I remind delegations that, as agreed at the beginning, we are not discussing substance. Delegations should express support for or against the motion.
Mr. Hayee (Pakistan)
I have requested the floor to support the motion to adjourn the debate on draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. Pakistan strongly believes that all human rights are universal, indivisible and interdependent. It is, however, important that the international human rights agenda be addressed in a fair and balanced manner. That can be achieved onl…

Vote Consensus — A/62/PV.61 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Nauru advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Nauru advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Preventing the acquisition by terrorists of radioactive materials and sources”. The First Committee adopted it without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Relationship between disarmament and development”. A recorded vote has been requested. Draft decision I is entitled “United Nations conference to identify appropriate ways of eliminating nuclear dangers in the context of nuclear disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft decision II is entitled “Missiles”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now give the floor to delegations wishing to speak in explanation of vote or position on the resolutions and decisions just adopted.
Mr. De Klerk (Netherlands)
The Netherlands voted “no” on draft resolution IX contained in document A/62/391, entitled “Effects of the use of armaments and ammunitions containing depleted uranium”. We recognize the need for ongoing research on this subject and appreciate the fact that it is being discussed in the forum of the United Nations. However, the current reference in this resolution to the potential harmful effects…
Mr. Khammanichanh (Lao People's Democratic Republic)
My delegation has taken the floor to explain its vote on resolution 62/41, entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. Although the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is not yet a State party to the Mine Ban Treaty, we support the humanitarian efforts undertaken within the framewor…
Mr. Aly (Egypt)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on resolution 62/37, under agenda item 98, entitled “Renewed determination towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons”. My delegation voted in favour of the resolution, after having abstained in the voting in the First Committee, because we appreciate the positive spirit in which Japan has addressed disarmament issues as well as its constructive…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 98.

Vote Consensus — A/61/PV.81 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions”. Separate votes have been requested on operative paragraph 4 and operative paragraph 5 (b). If there are no objections to those requests, I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 4. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 (b) of draft resolution XX. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XX as a whole, as amended. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I now call on the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic for an explanation of vote.
Mr. Elji (Syrian Arab Republic)
I should like to explain Syria’s vote on resolution 61/161 on the elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief. The Syrian Arab Republic rejects all forms of extremism and discrimination on the basis of religion or belief, given the long history of tolerance of our people, who have been blessed in receiving the three monotheistic religions. In view of…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 67? (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/61/443/Add.3) The President: The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 70 of its report. Before pr…
Ms. Petkevich (Belarus)
In the Third Committee, a representative of the United States once rightly noted that there should be substantial reasons to initiate a country-specific draft resolution. There are absolutely no such reasons for the draft resolution entitled “Situation of human rights in Belarus”. Belarus is a party to all universal human rights instruments and participates actively in international cooperation …
The President
We will now take a decision on draft resolutions I, III and IV. Draft resolution I is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Pakistan advised the Secretariat that it had intended to abstain.]
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in Belarus”. I call on the representative of the Russian Federation on a point of order.
Mr. Rogachev (Russian Federation)
Under the terms of rule 74 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, the Russian Federation proposes that no action be taken on draft resolution III on the situation of human rights in Belarus. The procedural proposal is based primarily on the lack of a problem as a focus of substantive discussion. It is also based on Russia’s principled position aimed at depoliticizing the work of the U…
The President
The representative of the Russian Federation has moved, within the terms of rule 74 of the rules of procedure, that no action be taken on draft resolution III. Rule 74 reads as follows: “During the discussion of any matter, a representative may move the adjournment of the debate on the item under discussion. In addition to the proposer of the motion, two representatives may speak in favour of, …
Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China)
The Chinese delegation wishes to express its support for the no action motion put forward by the Russian Federation concerning draft resolution III. It has been the Chinese delegation’s consistent view that countries should promote human rights through equitable and mutually respectful dialogue. We oppose the practice of submitting country-specific draft resolutions on human rights. We believe t…
Mr. Amorós Núñez (Cuba)
The delegation of Cuba wishes in turn to support the motion made by the Russian Federation. We believe that the draft resolution submitted by the United States is not based on a genuine interest in cooperation on human rights issues. In our opinion, it exploits the issue of human rights for political purposes on the basis of selectivity and double standards, as evidenced by the selective treatmen…
The President
Two representatives have asked to speak against the motion, and I give them the floor.
Mr. Miller (United States of America)
I am pleased to be delivering this statement on behalf of the United States, Andorra, Australia, Canada, Japan, Israel, Liechtenstein and San Marino. We regret that a procedural no action motion has been requested in the plenary of the General Assembly. We submit that the spirit of this deliberative institution calls for draft resolutions to be considered on their merits. It would be a disservic…
Mr. Jokinen (Finland)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The acceding countries Bulgaria and Romania; the candidate countries Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Montenegro and Serbia; the European Free Trade Association country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area; as well…
The President
I shall now put to the vote the motion submitted by the representative of the Russian Federation that no action be taken on draft resolution III. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Since the motion for no action was not adopted, the Assembly will proceed to take a decision on draft resolution III. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. I call on the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Rezvani (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Thank you very much, Madam President, for giving me the floor before the consideration of draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. I wish to invoke rule 74 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly and request that no action be taken on that draft resolution. I would also like to briefly bring to the attention of members the following poi…

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.64 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives wishing to speak in explanation of position on the resolutions just adopted.
Mrs. Hasteh (Islamic Republic of Iran)
We join the consensus on draft resolution IV, entitled “Establishment of a United Nations human rights training and documentation centre for South-West Asia and the Arab region”, which was just adopted under agenda item 71 (b). Nevertheless, my delegation would like to dissociate itself from the content of the twelfth preambular paragraph of the draft resolution.
Mr. Amoros (Cuba)
In the context of the review of the current report, my delegation would like to explain its position concerning draft resolutions II and V. In the first case, my delegation believes that the application of the elements approved in draft resolution II must be limited to, and interpreted according to, the subregional context provided for in the text. With respect to draft resolution V, on nationa…
Ms. Taracena Secaira (Guatemala)
With respect to draft resolution I, “Combating defamation of religions”, my delegation would like to state that Guatemala does not accept and condemns the defamation of any religion whose principles and practices are compatible with human rights and fundamental freedoms. Guatemala defends the principles of tolerance, non-discrimination and freedom of worship. However, we believe that this resolu…
Mr. Abdelmannan (Sudan)
I would like to explain our position with regard to draft resolution XVII. My delegation joined the consensus on operative paragraph 4 (a) of the draft resolution on the understanding that it would not be contradictory to the very religious beliefs and principles to which it refers.
Mr. Wood (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
I am taking the floor on behalf of the European Union in connection with draft resolution VIII, entitled “The right to development”. I do not want to take the time of the Assembly by making a full, substantive explanation of vote, but I wanted to recall the fact that the European Union as a whole was able to vote in favour of draft resolution VIII, unlike in the Third Committee. I should also li…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote after the vote. The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 71. Programme of work
The President
I should like to inform members that it is my intention that the General Assembly will take action on draft resolution A/60/L.40, entitled “Peacebuilding Commission” on Tuesday, 20 December. I should like to commend the Third Committee for its excellent work. I am sure that continued deliberations will occur in the same good spirit. Again, I thank members for their cooperation. I look forward to…
Mr. Sin Song Chol (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea categorically rejects draft resolution IV, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”, submitted by the European Union, as a political plot against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea led by the United States of America and its allies. The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea questions the le…
The Acting President
We shall now take decisions on draft resolutions I through V. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”. Separate votes have been requested on the fourth preambular paragraph and on operative paragraph 9 (c) of draft resolution I. Is there any objection to those requests? In the absence of objection, I shall first put to a …
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 9 (c) of draft resolution I, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution I as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We turn now to draft resolution II, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Mauritania informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in Turkmenistan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Situation of human rights in Uzbekistan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I now call on those delegations who wish to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Ozawa (Japan)
My delegation made a statement at the adoption of the resolution on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the Third Committee and thus does not wish to repeat what was said then, although we are disturbed by false allegations and unconstructive remarks made earlier by the representative of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We do wish, however, to …
Mr. Pham Hai Anh (Viet Nam)
My delegation wishes to make the following statement in explanation of vote on resolution 60/173, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. My delegation voted against the resolution, since it shares the position of many delegations that do not endorse politicization, double standard and selectivity in the approach to human rights, or the use of countrysp…

Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.61 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons”. A separate vote has been requested on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XXII. Are there any objections to this request? I see none. I shall first put to the vote operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution XXII. A recorded vo…
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XXII as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegations of Angola and Benin informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour, and the delegation of Germany had intended to vote against.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Prevention of the illicit transfer and unauthorized access to and use of man-portable air defence systems”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Members will recall that, as announced earlier in the meeting, action on draft resolution XXIV will be taken as soon as the report of the Fifth Committee on its programme budget implications is available. Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXV without a vote. May I take it tha…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegations of Angola and Mongolia informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVIII is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. In the Committee, operative paragraph 2 of the draft resolution XXVIII was adopted by a vote. However, the Secretariat has been notified that there is no request for a separate vote on operative paragraph 2. We shall therefore proceed to take action on draft resolution XXVIII. The First C…
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIX is entitled “Information on confidence-building measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Will delegations now please turn to paragraph 95 of Section III, concerning the draft decisions. Draft decision I is entitled “Missiles”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegations of Angola and Niger informed the Secretariat that they had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft decision II is entitled “Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia”. The First Committee adopted draft decision II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft decision III is entitled “United Nations conference to identify ways of eliminating nuclear dangers in the context of disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft decision IV is entitled “Convening of the fourth special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft decision IV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision V is entitled “International instrument to enable States to identify and trace, in a timely and reliable manner, illicit small arms and light weapons”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently the delegation of Angola informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolutions just adopted.
Mr. Rodríguez Zahar (Mexico)
Our explanation of vote relates to the resolution on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects. During the voting, Mexico joined in the adoption of the resolution on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons because we believed that our points of view had been sufficiently expressed during the voting conducted in the context of the work of the First Committee. …
Mr. Song Se Il (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
This morning, on the basis of its principled stand in favour of nuclear disarmament, particularly the total elimination of nuclear weapons, the delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea voted in favour of draft resolution XVIII under agenda item 97, as contained in document A/60/463, entitled “Followup to nuclear disarmament obligations agreed to at the 1995 and 2000 Review Conferen…
Mr. Gala López (Cuba)
With respect to draft resolution I, entitled “Compliance with non-proliferation, arms limitation and disarmament agreements”, contained in the report of the First Committee (A/60/463), my delegation abstained for the following reasons. In October 2002, Cuba, together with various other delegations in the First Committee, was concerned about some of the amendments made to the draft resolution con…
Mr. Ben-Shaban (Libya)
The delegation of my country abstained in the vote on resolution XXVII, on implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, because my country is not a party to the Convention. Despite that Convention’s positive qualities, it does not respond to the concerns of my country and other countries. Fi…

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.74 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of the United Republic of Tanzania advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Paraguay advised the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 105. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/59/503/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it four draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 60 of its report. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in Myanmar”, is postponed to a later date, to allow time for the Fifth Committee to review its programme budget implications. The Assembly will take act…
Mrs. Tamlyn (United States of America)
With regard to draft resolution IV, under agenda item 105 (c), entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”, the United States would like to bring to the attention of the General Assembly the amendment proposed by our delegation to the reference to the International Criminal Court in operative paragraph 6 (f) of this draft resolution during its consideration by the…
The President
The Assembly will now take action on draft resolution II, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution III is entitled “Situation of human rights in Turkmenistan”. I call on the representative of Turkmenistan on a point of order.
Mrs. Ataeva (Turkmenistan)
I have asked for the floor under rule 74 of the Assembly’s rules of procedure to request that no action be taken on draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in Turkmenistan”. The sponsors of the draft resolution have stated that the text was drafted on the basis of cooperation and that it reflects positive developments in Turkmenistan. Those developments are most impressive, tak…
The President
The representative of Turkmenistan has moved, within the terms of rule 74 of the rules of procedure, that no action be taken on draft resolution III. Rule 74 reads in part as follows: “During the discussion of any matter, a representative may move the adjournment of the debate on the item under discussion. In addition to the proposer of the motion, two representatives may speak in favour of, and…
Mr. Xie Bohua (China)
The Chinese delegation supports the proposal of a no-action motion raised by the Turkmenistan delegation on draft resolution III, entitled “Situation of human rights in Turkmenistan”.
Mr. Hayee (Pakistan)
Pakistan takes the floor to make the following statement in support of the noaction motion requested by Turkmenistan on draft resolution III, contained in document A/59/503/Add.3, entitled “Situation of human rights in Turkmenistan”. The delegation of Pakistan has consistently opposed the practice of submitting draft resolutions that are selectively critical of some developing countries. It is t…
The President
I call on the representatives of the United States and the Netherlands to speak against the motion.
Mrs. Tamlyn (United States of America)
My delegation will oppose this procedural motion on the draft resolution on the situation of human rights in Turkmenistan. One of the basic aims of the United Nations is the promotion of human rights. The draft resolution before us was adopted by the Third Committee, which has recommended it to the General Assembly. The draft resolution considered by the Committee reflected several changes intro…
Mr. Hamburger (Netherlands)
I take the floor on behalf of the European Union to speak against the motion of no action proposed by Turkmenistan. On 18 November, the Third Committee of the General Assembly adopted the draft resolution on the situation of human rights in Turkmenistan, contained in document A/C.3/59/L.53. Despite registering some improvements, the draft resolution reflected the fact that the overall picture of…
The President
I shall now put to the vote the motion submitted by the representative of Turkmenistan that no action be taken on draft resolution III. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Since the motion for no action has not been adopted, the General Assembly will next proceed to take a decision on draft resolution III. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”. A separate vote has been requested on the third preambular paragraph, the fourth preambular paragraph and operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution IV. As there is no objection to those requests we shall proceed accordingly. I now put to the vote the third preambular paragraph of draft resolution…
The President
I shall now put to the vote the fourth preambular paragraph of draft resolution IV, 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 5 of draft resolution IV, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.

Vote Consensus — A/59/PV.66 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (19) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Nuclear-weapon-free southern hemisphere and adjacent areas”. Separate votes have been requested on the three last words — “and South Asia” — of operative paragraph 5 and on operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XX. In the absence of objection, I shall first put to the vote the last three words — “and South Asia” — of operative paragraph 5 of draft…
The Acting President
In the absence of objection, I shall now put to the vote operative paragraph 5 as a whole of draft resolution XX, on which a separate vote has been requested. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
I shall now put to the vote draft resolution XX as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Confidence-building measures in the regional and subregional context”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Conventional arms control at the regional and subregional levels”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIV is entitled “Regional disarmament”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Prevention of the illicit transfer and unauthorized access to and use of man-portable air defence systems”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Djibouti informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Information on confidence-building measures in the field of conventional arms”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVIII is entitled “United Nations study on disarmament and non-proliferation education”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXVIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIX is entitled “Bilateral strategic nuclear arms reductions and the new strategic framework”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXIX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXX is entitled “Improving the effectiveness of the methods of work of the First Committee”. The First Committee adopted draft resolution XXX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
The Assembly will now turn to paragraph 91 of document A/59/459, which deals with draft decisions. Draft decision I is entitled “Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia”. The First Committee adopted draft decision I without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
Draft decision II is entitled “United Nations conference to identify ways of eliminating nuclear dangers in the context of disarmament”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Israel informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote against; the delegations of the Czech Republic and the Netherlands informed the Secretariat that they had intended to abstain.]
The Acting President
Draft decision III is entitled “Problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus”. The First Committee adopted draft decision III without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote after the voting.
Mr. Alnajar (Yemen)
Our delegation shares the concerns of the delegations that voted in favour of draft resolution XXVI, entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation”. Those concerns relate to disarmament and non-proliferation issues affecting regional and international peace and security. Our delegation does not oppose resolution 59/91 on the Hague Code of Conduct. My country attache…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 65?

Vote Consensus — A/58/PV.77 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussala…
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism”. A single separate vote has been requested on operative paragraphs 10 and 11 of draft resolution XXI. Is there any objection to this request? There is none. I shall put to the vote operative paragraphs 10 and 11 of draft resolution XXI, on which a single separate vote has been reque…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution XXI as a whole. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussa…
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Respect for the purposes and principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations to achieve international cooperation in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms and in solving international problems of a humanitarian character”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
We now turn to draft resolution XXIII, entitled “Respect for the principles of national sovereignty and diversity of democratic systems in electoral processes as an important element for the promotion and protection of human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Sudan informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour.]
The President
Draft resolution XXIV, as orally corrected, is entitled “Protection of migrants”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXV, as orally corrected, is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXVI is entitled “Promotion of peace as a vital requirement for the full enjoyment of all human rights by all”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
The draft decision is entitled “Documents considered by the General Assembly in connection with human rights questions, including alternative approaches for the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms”. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision recommended by the Third Committee?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 17.

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.78 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft decision XX is entitled “Strengthening the Department of Public Information, within the existing capacity, in order to support and enhance the United Nations web site in all official languages of the Organization”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXI is entitled “Future operation of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXII is entitled “Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXIII is entitled “Khmer Rouge trials”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXIV is entitled “Ensuring effective secretariat support for the sustained follow-up to the outcome of the International Conference on Financing for Development”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXIV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft decision XXV is entitled “Revised estimates resulting from resolutions and decisions adopted by the Economic and Social Council at its substantive session of 2002”. The Fifth Committee adopted draft decision XXV without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of Venezuela, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Pulido León (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
My delegation would like to draw the attention of the Assembly to an omission in paragraph 76 of document A/C.5/57/L.49. It is true that my delegation, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, introduced draft resolution A/C.5/57/L.38. But, also in a formal meeting, we presented amendments to the draft resolution, which gave rise to document A/C.5/57/L.38/Rev.1. This is not reflected in the draft …
The Acting President
The corrections will be duly made. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 112. The General Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all reports of the Fifth Committee before it.

Vote Consensus — A/57/PV.77 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Human rights and unilateral coercive measures”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “The right to development”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted resolution XXIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXIV, entitled “The right to food”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXV is entitled “Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
We now turn to draft resolution XXVI, entitled “Khmer Rouge trials”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The Acting President
Draft resolution XXVII is entitled “Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXVII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
The draft decision entitled “Award of human rights prizes in 2003” was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision, as orally corrected by the Rapporteur? The draft decision, as orally corrected by the Rapporteur, was adopted (decision 57/533).
The Acting President
I now give the floor to those who wish to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Enkhsaikhan (Mongolia)
My delegation voted in favour of the resolution entitled “Promotion of the right of peoples to peace” since Mongolian principles stands firmly for promoting the right of peoples to peace. In 1984 it was my country that initiated consideration by the General Assembly and adoption of the Declaration of the Right of Peoples to Peace”. The importance of the Declaration at that time was in the reaffi…
Mr. Haraguchi (Japan)
I am commenting on the Khmer Rouge trials and the resolution which the General Assembly just adopted on that subject. First of all, let me express my deep appreciation to Member States for their support for this resolution. Japan believes that its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly is of great significance as it will reopen the process of bringing to justice those responsible for th…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote.
Mr. Ouch (Cambodia)
On behalf of the people and the Royal Government of Cambodia, I would like to express our sincere thanks to all Member States who have voted in favour of this resolution. Once again, I would like to reiterate our commitment to bringing justice to our people.
Mr. Roshdy (Egypt)
My delegation has taken the floor to make a general comment on the report of the Third Committee, particularly document A/57/556/Add.2. It was the understanding we had in the Committee that the comment made by my delegation concerning rule 89 of the rules of procedure will be duly reflected in the report. Unfortunately, it was not. That is why I have to repeat what I said in the Committee and ma…
Mr. Nikiforov (Russian Federation)
My delegation joined in the consensus on draft resolution XVII. In Russia, we know what terrorism represents and the suffering that it causes among individual citizens. When one addresses the issue of human rights and terrorism, it is important to consider that terrorism is an exceptional phenomenon and that the measures taken by Governments to combat it have an exceptional nature, with consequen…
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Dominican Republic, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mr. Félix (Dominican Republic)
In document A/57/556/Add.2, the name of my delegation appears as a sponsor of draft resolution XXV. We should like to clarify for the Assembly that, although we voted in favour of that draft resolution, we are not one of its sponsors. We hope that the Secretariat will take note of this clarification.
The Acting President
The Secretariat will take note of that information. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 109. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/57/556/Add.3) Report of the Fifth Committee (A/57/647)
The Acting President
The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of draft resolution II is contained in document A/57/647. I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote before the voting.

Vote Recorded Vote — A/56/PV.88 Dec. 17, 1985

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

— Abstain (9)
✗ No (46)
✓ Yes (116)
Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled “Human rights and mass exoduses”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled “United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXII is entitled “Comprehensive and integral international convention to promote and protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXIII is entitled “Situation of human rights in Cambodia”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXIII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
As announced earlier, action on draft resolution XXIV will be taken at a later stage. I give the floor to the representative of Mexico, who wishes to speak on a point of order.
Mrs. Monroy (Mexico)
The delegation of Mexico would like to make a statement in its capacity as one of the chief sponsors of this draft resolution on the protection of migrants in order to rectify some errors that we have noted in the Rapporteur’s presentation as well as in the English- Spanish-language versions of this document. There are also some errors in the Spanish version. The delegation of Mexico would like …
The President
The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXV without a vote. May I suggest that the General Assembly also adopt draft resolution XXV, as orally corrected by the representative of Mexico, without a vote?
The President
The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 119. (c) Human rights situations and reports of special rapporteurs and representatives Report of the Third Committee (A/56/583/Add.3)
The President
The Assembly has before it seven draft resolutions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 48 of its report. I should like to inform members that action on draft resolution III is postponed to a later date to allow time for the review of its programme budget implications by the Fifth Committee. The Assembly will take action on draft resolution III as soon as the report of the Fifth Commi…
Mrs. Baldeh (Gambia)
On 13 November, at a meeting of the Third Committee during the discussion on agenda item 119, entitled “Human rights questions”, Mr. Stéphane De Loecker, Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations, speaking on behalf of the European Union (EU), made certain allegations regarding some arrests that took place shortly after the Gambia’s presidential elections, which were held t…
Mrs. Ahmed (Sudan)
My delegation would like to explain its vote on draft resolution VI contained in document A/56/583/Add.3, entitled “Human rights situation in Sudan”. My delegation, along with that of the European Union, tried to achieve consensus on this draft resolution. However, it has now become clear that some will insist on grossly politicizing this decision. The positive developments in my country have be…
Mr. Al-Ethary (Yemen)
The democratic attitude that emerged with the birth of the Republic of Yemen has been put into everyday practice in our country. That attitude requires us to adopt clearly defined positions vis-à-vis many political issues, particularly those designed to support and protect human rights on the national and international levels. In this respect, we emphasize our full respect for relevant internati…
The President
The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolutions I, II and IV to VII one by one. After all the decisions have been taken, representatives will again have the opportunity to explain their votes or positions. We turn first to draft resolution I, entitled “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favou…
The President
Draft resolution II is entitled “Situation of human rights in parts of South-Eastern Europe”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution II without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
As announced earlier, action on draft resolution III will be taken at a later date. Draft resolution IV is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, …
The President
Draft resolution V is entitled “Situation of human rights in Iraq”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech…
The President
Draft resolution VI is entitled “Situation of human rights in the Sudan”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salv…
The President
Draft resolution VII is entitled “Question of human rights in Afghanistan”. The Third Committee adopted draft resolution VII without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of Côte d’Ivoire, who wishes to speak in explanation of vote.
Mr. Djangoné-Bi (Côte d'Ivoire)
The delegation of Côte d’Ivoire abstained from the vote on draft resolution I, concerning the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Côte d’Ivoire remains committed to the principle of respect for human rights, both on the national level and throughout the world. This year, our position has evolved in the light of the improvement of the human rights situation in certain spheres,…

Vote Consensus — A/55/PV.81 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
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/48/PV.85 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (20) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX is entitled "Human rights and mass exoduses". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XX without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
Draft resolution XXI is entitled "Human rights and scientific and technological progress". The Third Committee adopted draft resolution XXI without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do the same?
The President
We shall now consider part V (A/48/632/Add.4) of the report of the Third Committee on sub-item (b) of agenda item 114.
Mr. Hyon (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
My delegation would like to explain its position on the establishment of a High Commissioner for the promotion and protection of all human rights, proposed in document A/48/632/Add.4. The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea made it clear at the World Conference on Human Rights and in the Third Committee that it opposed the establishment of the post of the High Commissioner fo…
Mr. Elaraby (Egypt)
I should like at the outset to express my delegation’s appreciation to Ambassador Eliasson on the success of his outstanding and tireless efforts. The idea of establishing the post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has been the subject of deliberation in United Nations forums for nearly half a century. While the reality of the world political situation had prevented the achie…
The President
The Assembly has before it a draft resolution recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 14 of part V of its report (A/48/632/Add.4) and a draft decision recommended by the Committee in paragraph 15. We turn first to the draft resolution in paragraph 14 of part V of the report. The report of the Fifth Committee on the programme budget implications of the draft resolution is contained in doc…
The President
Lastly, we turn to the draft decision, "Reports considered under the item entitled ’Human rights questions’," in paragraph 15 of part V of the Committee’s report (A/48/632/Add.4). May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt the draft decision?
The President
I shall now call upon those representatives wishing to make statements in explanation of vote or position.
Mr. Wisnumurti (Indonesia)
It is a privilege for me to speak on behalf of States members of the Non- Aligned Movement. The draft resolution creating the post of High Commissioner for Human Rights that the Assembly has just adopted by consensus constitutes a significant step towards the promotion and protection of human rights through international cooperation, as called for by the Charter of the The positive roles played…
Mr. Taylhardat (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
The representative of Indonesia has just made a statement on behalf of the members of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, of which Venezuela is one, and of course my delegation fully agrees with everything he said. However, my delegation would like to express its pleasure at our country’s being able unreservedly to characterize this decision as one of historic significance for the United Natio…
Mr. Sreenivasan (India)
We endorse the statement made in explanation of vote by the Permanent Representative of Indonesia on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. The historic consensus that we have reached on the establishment of the post of High Commissioner for Human Rights is reflective of the post-Vienna phase of international cooperation in the promotion and protection of human rights. Human rights ceas…
Mr. ALI (Iraq)
First, my delegation would like to express its full support for the statement of the representative of Indonesia, who spoke a moment ago on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Secondly, the delegation of Iraq joined the consensus on the resolution we have just adopted, entitled "High Commissioner for the Protection and Promotion of all Human Rights". My delegation’s position throughout the talks…
Mr. Marrero (United States of America)
This is a historic occasion. By its action today to establish the office of High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations has struck an important blow for freedom. In creating this office, the nations of the world have reaffirmed the importance, indeed the indispensability, of respect for human rights. They have declared their commitment to putting people first, to holding the dignity an…
Mr. Noterdaeme (Belgium)
On behalf of the European Union, I wish to say that the establishment of a post of High Commissioner for Human Rights was recommended by the World Conference on Human Rights held in Vienna. Thus, it is a priority issue for the European Union at this session. The result that has been achieved is for us most significant. The decision the Assembly has just taken therefore marks an important step fo…
Mr. KalpagÉ (Sri Lanka)
The consensus we have reached for the creation of the post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is an achievement we all share. That achievement is all the more notable because it has crowned a critical exercise in which differing approaches to human rights sometimes came perilously close to being resolved by resorting to a vote. Had the decision been anything less than unanimous,…
Mr. Trottier (Canada)
My delegation attaches a great deal of importance to the consensus adoption of this resolution. In our view, it represents a recognition by the entire international community of the vital role that the High Commissioner will be playing and is a pledge of cooperation by each and every State Member of the United Nations. Our satisfaction is all the greater because the mandate of the High Commissio…
Mr. Jaramillo (Colombia)
I fully endorse what the Ambassador of Indonesia so rightly said on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. We are pleased by today’s adoption of the resolution establishing the post of High Commissioner for the promotion and protection of all human rights. The resolution is the result of a broad consensus achieved thanks to the political will of all countries participating in the work of the Working…
Mr. CHEN Jian (China)
The draft resolution on the establishment of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights submitted to the General Assembly today by the Third Committee is the result of arduous consultations and the concerted endeavours of many countries in the Third Committee. Here, I would like to express my thanks and admiration to Ambassador Ayala Lasso of Ecuador, Chairman of the Working Group of t…
The President
If I might be allowed, I wish to join in the well-deserved tribute that has been paid today to the Chairman of the Third Committee, Ambassador Kukan of the Slovak Republic, and very particularly to Ambassador José Ayala Lasso of Ecuador for the excellent work done in the Working Group over which he presided to forge a consensus decision on this very important issue. My commendation extends, of co…
Mr. Al-Kindi (United Arab Emirates)
I should like to make a clarification. My delegation did not participate in the voting on the draft In the Third Committee we more than once had occasion to draw attention to mistakes made by members of the Arabic Section in the Secretariat, and for that reason I should like once again to draw the Secretariat’s attention to the need to avoid such mistakes in the future. I hope that the Secretari…

Vote Consensus — A/47/PV.92 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
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…
The President
Draft decision II is entitled "United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations". Draft decision II was adopted by the Third Committee without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? Draft decision II was adopted.
The President
Draft decision III concerns the reports considered under the item entitled "Human rights questions". May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision III? Draft decision III was adopted.
The President
I shall now call upon those representatives wishing to make statements in explanation of vote or position. Mr. PIRZADA (Pakistan): My delegation joined in the consensus on the adoption of draft resolution VIII, "Elimination of all forms of religious intoleranceW, in document A/47/678/Add.2. Our support for the resolution stems from the shared commitment of the Government of Pakistan to respe…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 97? It was so decided.
The President
The General Assembly will next consider the report (A/47/772) of the Third Committee on agenda item 12, "Report of the Economic and Social Council" . The Assembly will take decisions on the two draft decisions recommended by the Third Committee in paragraph 8 of its report. Draft decision I is entitled "Organization of work of the Third Committee and draft biennial programme of work of the …
The President
Draft decision II is entitled "Documents relating to the report of the Economic and Social Council". May I take it that the Assembly wishes to adopt draft decision II? Draft decision II was adopted.
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of the report of the Economic and Social Council allocated to the Third Committee? It was so decided.
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded its consideration of all the reports of the Third Committee.

Vote Consensus — A/40/PV.120 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
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 — S/36/PV.103 Dec. 17, 1985

Speeches following this vote (9) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution XX, entitled '~ssistance to Botswana", was also adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The President
Draft resolution XXI, entitled '~ssistance to Zimbabwe", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that the General Assembly also wishes to adopt it? Draft resolution XXI lmS adopted (resolution 36/223).
The President
I now invite members to turn their attention to the draft resolutions recommended by the Second Committee in part 11 of its report. 251. Draft resolution I, entitled "Expression of appreciation to the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator", was adopted by the Second Committee without a vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to adopt it? Draft resolution I lmS adop…
The President
I now put to the vote draft resolution 11, entitled "Strengthening the capacity of the United Nations system to respond to natural disaste~ and other disaster situations". A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
I shall now call upon those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote after the vote.
Mr. Tran Xuan Nhat (Viet Nam)
My delegation would like to make the following statement in explanation of vote on draft resolution 11 contained in part 11 of the report. 255. The position of my country in regard to the role and function of UNDRO was clearly stated at the 27th meeting of the Second Committee. Since its est,3blishment in 1971, UNDRO has made considerable and effective contributions, through the mobilization ",n…
Mr. Zimmermann (Germany)
I wish to refer to resolution VIII, in part I of the report. The Governmeilt of the Federal Republic of Germany shares the deep concern of the international community about the massive destruction of property and the serious damage to the economic and social infrastructure of Chad during the past 15 years. My Government is therefore prepared to support, to the best of its abilities, the efforts m…
The President
I now call on the representative of Chad, who has asked to be the last speaker on this item.
Mr. Barma (Chad)
Once again the Members of the United Nations have demonstrated solidarity with my r Juntry by unanimously adopting draft resolution VIII. I should like to thank .whole-heartedly all delegations present. in particular those that were kind enough-to sponsor the draft. My delegation thanks the sister delegation of Benin, which, as Chairman of the group of African States for November. introduced the …
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