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70/304 GA

Strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution

70
Session
Draft symbol A/70/L.65
Adopted symbol 70/304
UN Document 70/304 ↗

Vote ConsensusA/70/PV.116 Sept. 9, 2016

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Before giving the floor to speakers in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted, I would like to remind delegations that explanations of are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by representatives from their seats.
Mr. Samvelian (Armenia)
The role of mediation is essential to the prevention and peaceful resolution of conflicts and is clearly recognized in the Charter of the United Nations, Article 33 of which explicitly calls on parties to a dispute to resort to mediation. Clearly, mediation can and should play a critical role at every stage of a conflict or dispute. That said, the resolution the Assembly has just adopted (resolut…
Mr. Tsymbaliuk (Ukraine)
I would like to underscore the special importance of the topic of resolution 70/304 for my country and to thank the representatives of Finland and Turkey for the efforts to facilitate its adoption. As a country that continues to suffer from Russian aggression, we clearly understand the importance of mediation activities at all stages of the conflict cycle, from prevention to resolution. Ukraine…
Mr. Mazzeo (Argentina)
The Republic of Argentina joined the consensus on resolution 70/304, entitled “Strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution”. In doing so, Argentina reaffirms its strong commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations as well as its belief that multilateralism is the key principle for international pe…
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 34?
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