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75/259 GA

Extension of the preparatory period preceding the graduation of Angola from the least developed country category

75
Session
Draft symbol A/75/L.57
Adopted symbol 75/259
UN Document 75/259 ↗

Vote ConsensusA/75/PV.53 Feb. 11, 2021

Speeches following this vote (5) may include explanations of vote
The President
Before giving the floor to speakers in explanation of position on the resolution just adopted, may I remind delegations that explanations are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Leiby (United States of America)
The United States is pleased to join the consensus on resolution 75/259. We reiterate the importance of our relationship with Angola and understand the devastating and ongoing impact that the coronavirus disease pandemic and the country’s multi-year recession has had on its economy. We look forward to working with the international community on ways to strengthen a sustainable economic recovery f…
The President
I now give the floor to the observer of the European Union.
Mr. Gonzato
I have the honour to deliver the statement on behalf of the European Union and its States members. We thank the facilitator, Mrs. Sibella Stern, of Australia for her very effective and constructive role in conducting the negotiations on resolution 75/259. The European Union and its States members are pleased to join the consensus today on the resolution on the extension of the preparatory perio…
The President
We have heard the last speaker for this item. The General Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 9.
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