64/298 GA
Request for an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on whether the unilateral declaration of independence of Kosovo is in accordance with international law
64
Session
| Draft symbol | A/64/L.65/Rev.1 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 64/298 |
| Sponsors (1) | |
| UN Document | 64/298 ↗ |
Serbia
Vote Consensus — A/64/PV.120
Speeches following this vote (13)
The President
Before giving the floor to speakers in explanation of position following the adoption of the resolution, may I remind speakers that explanations are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Ms. DiCarlo
The United States welcomes this resolution, which responds to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on Kosovo’s declaration of independence. We fully support the resolution, and therefore joined the consensus on it. The Court has answered the question posed by the General Assembly. The Court’s answer was clear. Kosovo’s declaration of independence did not violate general inte…
Mr. Apakan
The advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on Kosovo’s declaration of independence (see A164/881), which was issued on 22 July, stated without any ambiguity that the declaration, made in February 2008, did not violate general international law. The advisory opinion, which was clear and decisive, marks the end of the legal process on Kosovo. In that respect, Turkey welcomes resolut…
Mrs. Viotti
The resolution that has just been adopted, as a result of the agreement reached between Serbia and the 27 countries of the European Union, is auspicious for the continuity of dialogue on the question of Kosovo. We appreciate the role of the European Union in the efforts to resolve the dispute at hand. At the same time, we reiterate that any solution must have the support of the entire internation…
Mr. Pankin
In view of the agreement reached between Serbia and the European Union on the content of the resolution just adopted by the General Assembly on the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the question of the legality of the unilateral declaration of independence of Kosovo (see A/64/818), the Russian delegation has joined the consensus.
Russia’s position of principle on the issu…
Mr. Wang Min
The Kosovo question is very complex and sensitive and has a bearing on the peace and security of the Balkans and of Europe as a whole. We have always believed that the best way to solve the Kosovo question is for the parties concerned to seek, through dialogue, a mutually acceptable solution within the framework of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council.
China takes note of the advisor…
Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri
My delegation joins others in welcoming the consensus that made it possible for the General Assembly to unanimously adopt resolution 64/298. India has consistently held the view that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected by all States. Therefore, the Government of India has so far not recognized the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo. We beli…
Mr. Gutierrez
In October 2008, the General Assembly requested the International Court of Justice to render an advisory opinion on whether the unilateral declaration of independence by the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government of Kosovo was in accordance with international law. In response to that, on 22 July, the International Court of Justice delivered its advisory opinion and concluded that the declar…
Mr. Hoxha
We are pleased with the decision by the Republic of Serbia to withdraw the controversial and disruptive text of draft resolution A/64/L.65, which contained narrow objectives to instrumentalize the General Assembly and hinder the progress in international support for the Republic of Kosovo. We support the wise decision to substitute that text with a text agreed among the 27 European Union member S…
Mr. Thomson
The Fiji delegation welcomes the consensus spirit that has allowed us to carry through the revision of the Serbian resolution on the unilateral declaration of the independence of Kosovo. We welcome in particular the readiness of the European Union to facilitate a dialogue process
between the parties. This occasion allows us to reaffirm our belief that the principle of peaceful dialogue is fundam…
Mr. Kleib
Resolution 64/298, which has just been adopted, clearly reflects the commitment of all concerned parties to find a solution to the question of Kosovo through dialogue. It is also in line with the preference consistently expressed by Indonesia to follow the path of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the question of Kosovo and to find a mutually acceptable solution. This path alone will guarantee th…
Mr. Baghaei Hamaneh
The Islamic Republic of Iran joined the consensus on resolution 64/298, which is the result of a compromise between Serbia and the European Union, with the understanding that the resolution is a call to relevant parties to resolve their dispute through peaceful dialogue. My delegation reiterates its principled position concerning the vitality of adhering to international law and the principles en…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position following the adoption of the resolution. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 77?
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