68/237 GA

The President

Before giving the floor to the speaker in explanation of position after the adoption of resolution 68/237, may I again 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.

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Mrs. Robl (United States of America)

The United States remains fully and firmly committed to upholding the human rights of all people and to combating racism and racial discrimination. We are pleased to join the consensus on resolution 68/237, and look forward to helping to formulate what we hope will be an appropriate and successful programme of action for the International Decade for People of African Descent. In the United State…

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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 68/237.

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Ms. Murmokaitė (Lithuania)

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) in order to explain our position on resolution 68/237, which was submitted by you, Mr. President. At the outset, I would like to emphasize our appreciation of the efforts by the facilitator, Ambassador Mamabolo of South Africa, for his successful conduct of the consultations in a limited period of time, producing a short procedural …

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The President

I should like to express my sincere appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Kingsley Mamabolo, Permanent Representative of South Africa and facilitator of the consultations on resolution 68/237, who so ably concluded the discussions and complex negotiations involved. I am sure the members of the Assembly join me in extending to him our sincere appreciation, as well as our confidence in the continuing …

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