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A/52/L.53/Rev.2 GA

Participation of Palestine in the work of the United Nations

52
Session
124
Yes
4
No
10
Abstentions
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P5 Positions
Russia ✓ United States — United Kingdom ✓ China ✓ France ✓

Vote Recorded Vote — A/52/PV.89 July 7, 1998

— Abstain (10)
✓ Yes (124)
Speeches following this vote (10) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
Before giving the floor to the first speaker in explanation of vote after the voting, I remind delegations that explanations of vote are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Sucharipa (Austria)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. In addition, the Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union — the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia — and the associated country Cyprus, as well as the European Free Trade Association countries members of the European Economic Area, Iceland and Norway, align themselv…
Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation)
The Russian delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution entitled “Participation of Palestine in the work of the United Nations”. As members know, this item was the subject of lengthy and difficult consultations among interested countries. This is understandable, as a change in the status of any delegation to the United Nations is no ordinary matter, and requires a carefully considered deci…
Mr. Fowler (Canada)
Canada voted in favour of resolution 52/250 because we believe that it will permit Canada’s policy regarding Palestinian statehood has not changed, and our vote in favour of this resolution does not alter that policy. Canada continues to strongly support the Middle East peace process and the negotiations currently under way, which seek the full implementation of the Oslo accords.
Ms. Millar (Australia)
Australia has voted in favour of this resolution because we consider it a practical procedural measure which will clarify and assist the participation of the Palestinian observer delegation in the United Nations. The resolution enhances the Palestinian observer delegation’s current rights as an observer without the right to vote or to put forward candidates. The resolution has no bearing on the …
Mr. Konishi (Japan)
Japan shares the grave concern expressed by an overwhelming number of the States Members of the United Nations over the deadlock in the Middle East peace process. We particularly regret the announcement by the Government of Israel of its plan to strengthen its control of Jerusalem by extending that city’s boundaries. This unilateral action taken by the Government of Israel may precipitate a crisi…
Mr. Paguaga Fernández (Nicaragua)
Nicaragua voted in favour of resolution 52/250, consistent with its position of supporting any decision that promotes universal representation and the peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts.
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote. However, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 3237 (XXIX) of 22 November 1974 and 43/177 of 15 December 1988, I now call on the observer of Palestine to make a statement.
Mr. Al-Kidwa (State of Palestine)
I thank you, Sir, for presiding over today’s meeting and for giving us the floor in order to speak for the last time from this seat. (spoke in English) Today is an important day for Palestine and the United Nations, which has dealt with the question of Palestine since its inception. Today, the General Assembly decided to upgrade the Palestinian representation through the adoption, by an overwhe…
The Acting President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 36.
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