71/320 GA
New Partnership for Africa
71
Session
| Draft symbol | A/71/L.70/Rev.1 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 71/320 |
| UN Document | 71/320 ↗ |
Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.96
Speeches following this vote (6)
Mr. Doualeh
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of African States. The African Group would like to express its appreciation to all delegations for their support for resolution 71/320, which is of the utmost importance.
For the past 15 years, the General Assembly has deliberated under this agenda item on draft resolutions that reflect the efforts of both African countries and o…
Ms. Amadeo
We take this opportunity to make important points of clarification on resolution 71/320, on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), and to underscore that this non-binding document does not create rights or obligations under international law.
The United States applauds the efforts of the African Union to execute NEPAD. We support the overall mission of NEPAD to address the critica…
Mr. Matjila
We align ourselves with the statement made by the African Group on resolution 71/320, on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
Africa has since 2002 been committed to a bold and ambitious development path, recognizing that while it may not be able to change its past, it can and
must shape its future and construct a new economic and development paradigm.
In this light, Africa em…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position.
I shall now give the floor to those delegations that wish to make statements following the adoption of the resolution.
I now give the floor to the observer of the European Union.
Mr. Remond
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its member States. We are glad that consensus could be found on the text in front of us today (resolution 71/320). The text is certainly not perfect, but we have decided to support it in recognition of the efforts of the South African facilitators to bridge divergent positions. This was a difficult task, and we commend them for all th…
The President
We have heard the last speaker on this item.
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (a) of agenda item 62 and of agenda item 62 as a whole?
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