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73/290 GA

Cooperation between the United Nations and the International Organization of la Francophonie

73
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Draft symbol A/73/L.81
Adopted symbol 73/290
UN Document 73/290 ↗

Vote ConsensusA/73/PV.75 April 15, 2019

Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the United States, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted. I would like to remind delegations that explanations are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Ngoyi (United States of America)
Resolution 73/290 represents a notable example of ways in which the United Nations system works with other international and regional organizations to promote multilateral cooperation in areas of common interest. We thank Armenia for its leadership in bringing the text to fruition. The United States welcomes the objectives of the International Organization of la Francophonie in support of dialog…
The President
We have heard the only speaker in explanation of position. We will now hear statements following the adoption of the resolution.
Ms. Victoria (France)
My delegation welcomes the Assembly’s adoption today of the biennial resolution (resolution 73/290) on cooperation between the United Nations and the International Organization of la Francophonie (IOF). France fully supports strengthened cooperation between those two organizations, which share the foundational values and principles of promoting peace, democracy, human rights, sustainable develop…
Ms. Galarneau (Canada)
For Canada, multilateralism represents the best way to build a more peaceful, prosperous and inclusive world. As an ardent defender of the rules-based world order, Canada strongly supports multilateral forums such as the United Nations and the International Organization of la Francophonie (IOF). We therefore welcome the adoption today of resolution 73/290, on cooperation between the two organizat…
The President
I now give the floor to the observer of the International Organization of la Francophonie.
Mrs. Saidane
On behalf of the International Organization of la Francophonie (IOF), I would like to thank the members of the General Assembly for their adoption of resolution 73/290, on cooperation between the United Nations and the International Organization of la Francophonie. I am speaking on behalf of Ms. Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General of the International Organization of la Francophonie, and the en…
The President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in exercise of the right of reply. I would like to remind members that statements in exercise of the right of reply are limited to 10 minutes for the first statement and five minutes for the second, and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Grigoryan (Armenia)
At the outset, I would like to take this opportunity once again to extend our deep appreciation and gratitude to all delegations that engaged constructively in the consultation process and offered their valuable input for this very important resolution (resolution 73/290) on cooperation between the United Nations and the International Organization of la Francophonie (IOF). We also thank the spon…
Mrs. Baghirova (Azerbaijan)
I apologize for being compelled to take the floor in reply to the statement just made by the representative of Armenia. Although it was not surprising, and we have already heard all its arguments before, we must still respond. Our explanation of position with regard to resolution 73/290, which the Assembly has just adopted, contained concrete facts and arguments about acts that Armenia has commi…
The President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of sub-item (j) of agenda item 128?
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