72/281 GA
International Day of Family Remittances
72
Session
| Draft symbol | A/72/L.56 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 72/281 |
| UN Document | 72/281 ↗ |
Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.95
Speeches following this vote (5)
The Acting President
Before giving the floor for explanations of position, I would like to remind delegations that explanations of position are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Bagwell
While we joined the consensus on resolution 72/281, we would like to take this opportunity to clarify some important points.
With regard to its references to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, we underscore that the 2030 Agenda and the Action Agenda are non-binding documents that do not create rights or obligations under international law. The United S…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position.
We will now hear statements following the adoption of resolution 72/281.
Mr. Castañeda Solares
As a main sponsor of resolution 72/281, which establishes 16 June as the International Day of Family Remittances, I would like to thank all the delegations that took part in the consultations process. The consensus-based outcome recognizes that family remittances contribute to the sustainable development of our peoples.
Remittances can contribute to reducing household poverty in migrants’ commun…
Mr. Soriano Mena
El Salvador is grateful for the initiative of resolution 72/281 to commemorate 16 June as the International Day of Family Remittances, as well as for its adoption by consensus today. We are also grateful for the work done by the group of delegations taking the initiative in drafting the text and advancing us to a mutual agreement.
El Salvador attaches great importance to remittances, which accou…
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