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54/22 GA

54
Session
Draft symbol A/54/L.20
Adopted symbol 54/22
Sponsors (2)
UN Document 54/22 ↗

Vote ConsensusA/54/PV.51 Nov. 10, 1999

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The President
I call on the representative of Israel, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on the
Mr. Jacob (Israel)
Israel welcomes with open arms the Christian pilgrims from across the globe who will come to celebrate the two thousandth anniversary of the birth of Jesus in the ancient land then known as Judea. The event will be a proud moment in the history of Christianity, uniting peoples from around the world on the very ground from which their heritage sprang forth. As the nation that will play host to th…
The President
I call on the representative of Slovakia on a point of order.
Mr. Gabriel (Slovakia)
Slovakia aligns itself with the statement of the European Union delivered by the representative of Finland this morning.
The President
I call on the observer of Palestine, who wishes to speak in exercise of the right of reply.
Mr. Al-Kidwa (State of Palestine)
Our request might seem unusual in the context of the normal procedure in the Assembly, by which a certain delegation may not make a complete political statement in explanation of vote. However, I want to say briefly how delighted we are that the draft resolution has been adopted by consensus. I just want to add that our talk on Jerusalem must be based on the fact that Jerusalem is an integral par…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 36?
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