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A/34/L.58 GA

Drafting of an international convention against activi- ties of mercenaries

34
Session
Draft symbol A/34/L.58

Vote ConsensusA/34/PV.104 Dec. 14, 1979

Speeches following this vote (4) may include explanations of vote
The President
I shall now give the floor to those representatives who wish to explain their votes after the vote.
Ms. Coopersmith (United States of America)
I have asked to be allowed to speak in order to explain the position of the United States with regard to the resolution proposed by Nigeria and other Member States concerning the drafting of an international convention against activities of mercenaries. The United States has been able to join in the adoption of this resolution in the General Assembly because we have no objection to an ~djective s…
Mr. Hussotmn (France)
My delegation has considered carefully draft resolution A/34/L.58 and Add.1 presented by Nigeria and other States on 12 December. The intention of the sponsors, as I understand it, is, on the one hand, to recall the prohibition and condemnation of mercenarism, and, on the other hand, to invite Member States to convey to the Secretary-General their views and observations on the need to elaborate …
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. We have thus concluded consideration of agenda item 129, thanks to the splendid co-operation of members in working late this evening, and, given the amount of work we have accomplished, I am happy to advise the Assembly that it will not be necessary to hold a plenary meeting tomorrow. The programme for our next meeting, on Monday morning, rem…
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