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67/294 GA

New Partnership for Africa

67
Session
Draft symbol A/67/L.57/Rev.1
Adopted symbol 67/294
UN Document 67/294 ↗

Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.94 Aug. 15, 2013

Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Before giving the floor to speakers in explanation of position following the adoption of the resolution, may I remind delegations that explanations are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Ndong Mba (Equatorial Guinea)
I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the African Group in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted (resolution 67/294). The resolution represents an important step towards the full implementation of the commitments made by the United Nations to Africa with respect to the Millennium Development Goals: the 2005 World Summit Outcome; the outcome document of the 2…
Mr. Rishchynski (Canada)
Canada is extremely pleased to join the consensus on resolution 67/294, on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, especially because of our long-standing tradition of financial and political support for African development. We are aware of the importance of the issue for all citizens of Africa and, by extension, for all of us. (spoke in English) We also welcome the confirmation from the …
Mr. Mahmoud (Egypt)
I speak to stress the importance of resolution 67/294, which the General Assembly has just adopted by consensus. Since its inception during the fifty-seventh session of the General Assembly, in 2002, the resolution on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development has been instrumental in following up progress and providing support for Africa’s development needs. We commend the efforts of all del…
The Acting President
I now give the floor to the observer of the European Union.
Mr. Vrailas
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. We are pleased to join the consensus on the adoption of resolution 67/294. The resolution contains many important elements, which we warmly embrace, including the strong alignment of development partners with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme of the New Partnership for…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 63? It was so decided.
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