60/288 GA
The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
60
Session
| Draft symbol | A/60/L.62 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 60/288 |
| UN Document | 60/288 ↗ |
Vote Consensus — A/60/PV.99
Speeches following this vote (17)
The President
Before I call on representatives who wish to speak in explanation of position, may I remind delegations that explanations of vote are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to explain their position on the resolution just adopted.
Mr. Jaafari
My delegation wishes to explain its position on resolution 60/288 on the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
My country, Syria, emphasizes and reaffirms its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its source or perpetrators, be they individuals, groups or States. In 1986, Syria was among the first States to call for the convening of an internati…
Mrs. Núñez Mordoche
At the outset, the Cuban delegation wishes to commend the Co-Chairs of the process and you
personally, Mr. President, for your efforts to complete the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and bring about its adoption.
The General Assembly — the principal and most democratic body of the United Nations system — using its normative powers and reaffirming its role on issues concerning i…
Mr. Maqungo
We wish to congratulate the co-Chairpersons, Ambassador Yáñez- Barnuevo and Ambassador Menon, for the objectivity that they displayed throughout the informal consultation process and for having brought us to a successful outcome.
The process has been difficult, and the current draft is a reflection of the compromises that have been made by Member States. It follows that it may not totally addres…
Mr. Arias Cárdenas
I should like to start by congratulating the co-Chairmen and the presidency for the work that has led to this document and enabled us to create this very important instrument in the fight against the universal scourge of terrorism.
The Mission of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, with the best will possible, joined the consensus on the adoption of draft resolution A/60/L.62, because we deem …
Mr. Amil
At the outset, I would like to sincerely thank the two Co-Chairs, Ambassador Menon of Singapore and Ambassador Yáñez-Barnuevo of Spain, and their teams for the commendable job that they have done. By means of their hard work and their constructive approach, they have successfully given comprehensive dimensions to an operational strategy.
Let me also thank you, Mr. President, for your commitment …
Mr. Dolatyar
As a demonstration of its firm support for the struggle against international terrorism, my delegation joined the consensus in adopting the draft resolution contained in document A/60/L.62, despite our many reservations.
We contributed actively to the consultations on this document, with a view to enabling the General Assembly to finalize by consensus its work on the draft resolution on the Unit…
Mr. Abdelsalam
At the outset, my delegation would like to commend the sincere efforts made by the two Co-Chairs, the Permanent Representatives of Singapore and Spain. I should also like to thank you, Mr. President, for sponsoring those efforts, as well as for all your own efforts during your presidency of this session of the General Assembly, which has produced real and valuable achievements.
My delegation int…
Mr. Malhotra
At the outset, I should like to congratulate the two Co-Chairs, the Permanent Representatives of Singapore and Spain, who have put forward several successive draft resolutions since May of this year in order to produce a final text that we could all live with.
Ideally, my delegation would have liked to have seen the United Nations convey a far stronger message directed at countering terrorism. W…
Ms. Ziade
I should like at the outset to extend my thanks to the presidency and its staff for their strenuous efforts to develop the Strategy.
I wish to stress our condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and regardless of its source. Our adherence to today’s consensus arises from our conviction that we should adopt a counter-terrorism strategy in which the General Assembly would have a pivotal role to …
Mr. Carmon
I thank you, Sir, and your staff, as well as the Secretary-General for having honoured us with his presence during the adoption of the resolution.
Many thanks go also to the co-chairs, the Ambassadors of Singapore and Spain, who have worked so hard on this important task that unites us all, and to the staff of the Secretariat who have spared no effort during all these months of work.
The initia…
Mr. Elmarghani
I would like to convey my gratitude to you, Mr. President, for the achievements made during the sixtieth session under your leadership. Among them is the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, which we have now adopted. I would also like to thank the Co-Chairs for their efforts to develop and finalize the Strategy.
We joined the consensus in adopting this important document because i…
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives who wish to take the floor in exercise of the right of reply.
Mr. Saleh
As everyone in the Hall is aware, we are a country that cherishes peace. We have always contributed to the development of human civilization. I also know that the Lebanese people — and our emigrants in particular — have contributed a great deal to the development of civilization in every country represented at the United Nations. We would have preferred not to take up the General Assembly’s time,…
Mr. Elji
Israel always tries to paint a false picture. I believe that it has not truly succeeded in doing so, and never will. No statement can mask Israel’s own brutal image of terrorism and evil.
I shall not refer much to the past in my comments. However, I will say that Israel was founded on terrorism by Zionist gangs who destroyed the King David Hotel, killing Count Bernadotte, the eminent internation…
Mr. Dolatyar
I did not intend to take the floor again. But the baseless allegations made by the representative of the Israeli regime — they are not new to us, of course — have caused me to reply.
The delegation always misuses the opportunity of speaking to direct baseless allegations against my
country. It is a very sad irony that a regime which is rooted in, and continues, unfortunately, to be nourished by…
The President
I thank Member States very much for their important contributions to the issue and to the debate on the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
I appreciate that, in spite of sometimes serious reservations and strong emotions, all members have chosen to join the consensus decision. Thus, the General Assembly has assumed its responsibility and has sent a powerful and unified message to the world. Yes,…
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