65/38 GA
Oceans and the law of the sea
65
Session
| Draft symbol | A/65/L.21 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 65/38 |
| UN Document | 65/38 ↗ |
Vote Consensus — A/65/PV.59
Speeches following this vote (7)
The President
Before giving the floor to speakers in explanation of vote following the voting, may I remind delegations that explanations of vote are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Şahinol
Turkey voted against resolution 65/37 entitled “Oceans and the law of the sea” under sub-item (a) of agenda item 74. I would like to recall that the reasons that have prevented Turkey from becoming a party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in the past remain valid. Turkey supports international efforts to establish a regime of the sea that is based on the principle of equity …
Ms. Millicay
Argentina joined in the consensus to adopt resolution 65/38. However, we wish to indicate once again that none of the recommendations in that resolution can be interpreted as meaning that the provisions of the
Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish…
Ms. Leal-Perdomo
The delegation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela wishes to provide the General Assembly its explanation of position on resolution 65/38, on sustainable fisheries, including through the 1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Hig…
Mr. Berguño
For my delegation, among the most significant points of resolution 65/38, which we have just adopted, are the reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and its relationship to the 1995 Fish Stocks Agreement; the emphasis on the obligations of flag States to ensure that vessels flying their flag comply with the conservation and management measures adopted with respect to fis…
Mr. Schuldt
On behalf of the Republic of Ecuador, I wish to refer to an aspect of draft resolution 65/37, which we have just adopted, regarding biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
The importance of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction is clear, and it is of significant environmental, social and economic importance. It can contribute to the development of science and impr…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote after the vote.
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 74 and its sub-items (a) and (b)?
It was so decided.
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