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61/226 GA

Support by the United Nations system of the efforts of Governments to promote and consolidate new or restored democracies

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Draft symbol A/61/L.51
Adopted symbol 61/226
UN Document 61/226 ↗

Vote ConsensusA/61/PV.84 Dec. 21, 2006

Speeches following this vote (6) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now call on the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted. May I remind delegations that explanations of position are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Ms. Giménez-Jiménez (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela)
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has always played a leading role in the consolidation of democratic values and the values of peace and solidarity. Today, we welcome this consensus decision further committing us to support the United Nations system in its endeavour to promote and consolidate new or restored democracies. However, I would point out that the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document, …
The President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of position. I call now on representatives wishing to make statements on this item.
Mr. Shinyo (Japan)
The Government of Japan welcomes the adoption by consensus of the resolution entitled “Support by the United Nations system of the efforts of Governments to promote and consolidate new or restored democracies”. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the Government of Qatar and its delegation for hosting the Sixth International Conference of New or Restored Demo…
Mr. Mohamed (Yemen)
My country joined the consensus on the item entitled “Support by the United Nations system of the efforts of Governments to promote and consolidate new or restored democracies”, based on our participation in many conferences and activities relating to the draft resolution just adopted. First among them was the Forum on Emerging Democracies, held in Sana’a in 1999, with the participation of a num…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 157?
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