67/562 GA

The President

Before giving the floor to speakers in explanation of position, may I remind delegations that explanations of position are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.

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Ms. Robl (United States of America)

The United States would like to make the following explanation of position on draft decision A/67/L.69/Rev.1. The United States is pleased that the General Assembly has adopted a decision on the Secretary- General’s important report (A/67/822), although belatedly. We would like to express our regret that we were not able to arrive at a consensus and welcome *1347476* 13-47476 (E) the report, a…

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Ms. Carayanides (Australia)

While Australia is pleased that a decision (decision 67/562) has been agreed on under this very important agenda item, we would like to express our disappointment that Member States were not able to agree on the text that welcomed the Secretary-General’s report on the issue (A/66/757). The report, which gave all of us reason to be optimistic about the progress towards the targets for a world fre…

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The President

We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position. I now give the floor to the observer of the European Union, who wishes to make a statement following the adoption of the decision.

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Mr. Poulsen

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. We would first like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (A/67/822) on the progress towards achieving the targets of the Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS: Intensifying Our Efforts to Eliminate HIV and AIDS, adopted by the General Assembly in 2011. We appreciate the review of the progress made and the …

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The President

May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 11?

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