67/296 GA
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
67
Session
| Draft symbol | A/67/L.77 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 67/296 |
| UN Document | 67/296 ↗ |
Vote Consensus — A/67/PV.96
Speeches following this vote (9)
The President
Before giving the floor to the speaker 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.
I now give the floor to the representative of the United States of America.
Mrs. DiCarlo
The United States is pleased to have joined the consensus on today’s resolution on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (resolution 67/296). We also welcome the presence in the Hall today of members of the international sport community, in particular Mr. Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, and Mr. Larry Probst, President of the United States Olympi…
The President
I now give the floor to the observer of the European Union, who wishes to make a statement following the adoption of resolution 67/296.
Mr. Vrailas
I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the European Union and its member States. I warmly welcome the presence here in this Hall of the President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Jacques Rogge.
The European Union and its member States welcome the establishment of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, 6 April, which commemorates the revival of t…
Ms. Hewanpola
Australia is proud to support the resolution adopted today (resolution 67/296) proclaiming the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. As a proud sporting nation, we are committed to the ideals of sport and its potential to inspire, unite and promote understanding across language, cultural and geographic divides.
The declaration of the International Day of Sport for Development and…
Mr. Calvo Calvo
Costa Rica would like to thank the co-facilitators, the delegations of Monaco and Tunisia, for all their efforts and congratulate them on their successful work. My country would also like to welcome Mr. Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, and the great tennis player, Mr. Djokovic, who were present with us today for the adoption of this important resolution (resolution…
Mr. Roet
Israel is pleased to have sponsored this resolution (resolution 67/296) and recognizes the fundamental role sport can play in promoting peace and development. Sport is woven into the fabric of Israeli society, and we are particularly proud that, in many international sporting events, Jewish and Arab Israelis participate side by side, without bias or discrimination.
We thank Mr. Wilfried Lemke, t…
Mr. Adamov
Belarus welcomes the adoption of resolution 67/296. We participated in the drafting of the resolution and sponsored it.
We believe the contribution of sport to peace to be a very important one. In order to achieve peace, sport needs to be constantly supported, with many efforts by
States and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Sport should not be used for political purposes that run coun…
The President
May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to conclude its consideration of agenda item 12?
It was so decided.
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