65/137 GA
The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict: breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts
65
Session
| Draft symbol | A/65/L.52 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 65/137 |
| Sponsors (1) | |
| UN Document | 65/137 ↗ |
Canada
Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.68
Speeches following this vote (8)
The Acting President
I now call on those representatives who have asked to speak in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted. May I remind them that explanations of vote are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Al-Jarman
The delegation of the United Arab Emirates would like to make the following statement on behalf of the Group of Arab States. The Arab Group joined consensus on resolution 65/137, which we have just adopted, on the role of diamonds in fuelling armed conflict.
My country believes that the Kimberley Process plays an important role in breaking the link between the illicit transaction in rough diamon…
Mr. Salsabili
My delegation joined the consensus today on resolution 65/137, just adopted, on the role of diamonds in fuelling conflict. In fact, since the very first iteration of the resolution, my delegation has fully supported its main objective of breaking the link between the illicit trade in rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to preventing and settling conflicts.
However, my delegation …
Mr. Hallak
My country would like to associate itself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates on behalf of the Arab Group.
There is no doubt that the illicit trade in rough diamonds negatively impacts the legitimate international trade in diamonds. The misuse and abuse of this trade has led to extremely destructive conflicts in many countries, especially on the Af…
Mr. Ntwaagae
Botswana is taking the floor in order to reaffirm our commitment to the Kimberley Process. We therefore fully support resolution 65/137, which the Assembly has just adopted.
The resolution is an important instrument that recognizes the unique relationship between the United Nations system and the Kimberley Process, which is a voluntary body set up to regulate international trade in rough diamond…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote.
I call on the representative of Israel on a point of order.
Mr. Reuben
On behalf of all sponsors, I wish to thank the delegations that supported the adoption of resolution 65/137, entitled “The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict: breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts”. We deeply regret the use of this forum by certain States to politicize a process that ha…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 32?
It was so decided.
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