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60/261 GA

Election of seven members of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission

60
Session
Draft symbol A/60/L.52
Adopted symbol 60/261
UN Document 60/261 ↗

Vote ConsensusA/60/PV.79 May 8, 2006

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives wishing to make statements in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Miller (United States of America)
The United States was pleased to join consensus today to support hallmark measures in the Economic and Social Council and now in the General Assembly to establish procedures for the selection of representatives to the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission. Getting to this point has required careful diplomacy, consideration of multiple interests and the give and take of innumer…
Mr. Kapoma (Zambia)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the African Group following the adoption by the General Assembly of the framework resolution on the election of seven members of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission. Let me at the outset pay tribute to you, Mr. President, and to all who facilitated in one way or another the adoption of this resolution. We owe them all a debt of gr…
Mr. Duclos (France)
Mr. President, France welcomes the consensus adoption of the resolution you submitted to us. This resolution will pave the way for the establishment of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission. My delegation would like to thank you in particular for the vital role that you and your colleagues played in achieving this successful outcome. Several months, and efforts made by one…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. I wish to make some brief informal remarks. I mentioned in my opening statement on this item that the Peacebuilding Commission is to assist countries on the arduous road from violent conflict to recovery, reconstruction and development. I think we all recognize that we too have travelled an arduous road in reaching the conclusion of our …
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