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78/317 GA

The Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States: A Renewed Declaration for Resilient Prosperity

78
Session
Draft symbol A/78/L.80
Adopted symbol 78/317
UN Document 78/317 ↗

Vote ConsensusA/78/PV.100 July 16, 2024

Speeches following this vote (14) may include explanations of vote
The President
Before giving the floor to speakers for explanations of position after adoption, may I remind delegations that explanations of position are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Habet (Belize)
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 14 member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). At the outset, CARICOM aligns itself with the statements to be delivered by the representatives of Samoa and Uganda on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States and the Group of 77 and China, respectively. CARICOM extends its warmest congratulations to the Government of Antigu…
Mr. Luteru (Samoa)
I am pleased to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). We align ourselves with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Uganda on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. I would like to once again congratulate the Government and the people of Antigua and Barbuda on successfully hosting the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SID…
Mr. Kwoba (Uganda)
I have the honour to deliver this explanation of position on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. I would like to express the deep appreciation of the Group of 77 and China to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for hosting the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), held from 27 to 30 May. We also commend the bureau members of the Conference’s Preparatory Com…
Mr. Webson (Antigua and Barbuda)
I begin by offering thanks, on behalf of the Government and the people of Antigua and Barbuda, for the unwavering support we received in hosting the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States. When Antigua and Barbuda decided to host the Conference, we did so with one focus in mind: to ensure that the next 10-year framework for small island developing States (SIDS) is one t…
Ms. Seid (Palau)
We align ourselves with the statement just delivered by the representative of Samoa on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). I would like to begin by congratulating the people and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda on successfully hosting the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS). That pivotal event underscored the unity of our island nation…
Mr. Mohamed (Maldives)
I align my remarks with the statements delivered by the representative of Uganda, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, and by the representative of Samoa, as Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). As one of the co-Chairs of the Preparatory Committee that facilitated the negotiation of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the Maldives congrat…
Mr. Meschchanov (Russian Federation)
Allow me to congratulate everyone here on the adoption of the outcome of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States by the General Assembly. First of all, I would like to thank both the people and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for their hospitality, which our delegation was able to appreciate. The Russian Federation regards the fourth International Conference on Sm…
Mr. Tōnē (Tonga)
We are pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the Kingdom of Tonga in our national capacity and in alignment with those statements delivered by the representatives of Samoa and Uganda on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States and the Group of 77 and China, respectively. At the outset, we congratulate the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for successfully hosting the fourth Interna…
Mr. Aiello (United States of America)
The United States is pleased to join consensus on the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States (resolution 78/317). We appreciate the flexibility shown by all delegations throughout the negotiation process. In particular, we thank New Zealand and Maldives for their efforts aimed at reaching a consensus outcome that supports small island developing States (SIDS) in achieving …
Ms. Karatepe (Türkiye)
Türkiye is pleased to join the consensus today in endorsing the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States (resolution 78/317). We appreciate the dedicated and constructive work of the facilitators, the permanent representatives of Maldives and New Zealand, and their teams. We congratulate them on their able leadership in finding consensus on the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda. Tür…
Mr. Mott (Bahamas)
The Bahamas aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of Uganda, Samoa and Belize on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, the Alliance of Small Island States and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), respectively. At the outset, the Bahamas wishes to congratulate the Government and the people of Antigua and Barbuda on the successful hosting of the fourth International Confe…
Mr. Melo Gomes Oliveira (Portugal)
First of all, we would like to express our condolences to the victims of Hurricane Beryl. We would also like to congratulate Antigua and Barbuda for organizing the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States, and its facilitators, the representatives of Maldives and New Zealand, for the successful outcome document (resolution 78/317). Allow me to take advantage of the oppor…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of position after the adoption of resolution 78/317. At this point, on behalf of the President of the General Assembly, I wish to add a note of thanks to the Government and the people of Antigua and Barbuda for successfully hosting the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States and for providing extraordinary hospitality. With…
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