68/1 GA
Review of the implementation of General Assembly resolution 61/16 on the strengthening of the Economic and Social Council
68
Session
| Draft symbol | A/68/L.2 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 68/1 |
| UN Document | 68/1 ↗ |
Vote Consensus — A/68/PV.2
Speeches following this vote (5)
The President
Before giving the floor to the speaker in explanation of position following the adoption of resolution 68/1, 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 Norway.
Mrs. Mørch Smith
As we accelerate our efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and prepare for a new sustainable development agenda after 2015, the improvements to the Economic and Social Council we have agreed to will strengthen the ability of the United Nations to drive those efforts. The reformed Economic and Social Council will give us a better platform and framework that will make the United …
The President
We have heard the only 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 resolution 68/1.
Ms. Kaljulate
The European Union and its member States wish to thank the co-facilitators, Ambassador Frankinet of Belgium and Ambassador Talbot of Guyana, their teams and the Secretariat for all their efforts in the process that led to the adoption of resolution 68/1. It has been a long process, and we are grateful for their leadership and perseverance. The Economic and Social Council is a principal organ of t…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda items 14 and 118.
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