48/265 GA
Observer status for the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in the General Assembly
48
Session
| Draft symbol | A/48/L.62 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 48/265 |
| UN Document | 48/265 ↗ |
Vote Consensus — A/48/PV.103
Speeches following this vote (4)
The President
Before calling on the first speaker in explanation of position, may I remind delegations that such explanations are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Bierenbaum
The United States Government has great respect for the important contribution to humanitarian matters made by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. We appreciate as well the contribution made by this organization to the work of international organizations, including the Economic and Social Council.
However, my Government must disassociate itself from the consensus reached on granting it observe…
Ms. Wilmshurst
My delegation would not have voted for this resolution had it been put to the vote. This is not because of any doubts we have about the nature of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta itself, but the question of granting observer status to the Sovereign Order should not be considered on its own. It should be put in the context of observer participation generally in the work of the Assembly.
The …
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 180?
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