A/71/L.78 GA
The new United Nations approach to cholera in Haiti
71
Session
| Draft symbol | A/71/L.78 |
|---|---|
| Sponsors (5) |
Vote Consensus — A/71/PV.91
Speeches following this vote (11)
The President
We will now hear statements following the adoption of the resolution.
Mrs. Nazaire
At the outset, my delegation would like to thank all the Member States that supported resolution 71/161 B, on the new United Nations approach to cholera in Haiti, which the Assembly just adopted by consensus. This adoption reflects the significant international support for the new approach, which is marked by a more open and generous strategy with regard to the repercussions of the cholera crisis…
Mrs. Arrieta Munguia
It was a great honour for Mexico, alongside Jamaica, to co-facilitate such an important resolution (resolution 71/161 B), which we consider to be a genuine watershed in the fight against cholera in Haiti, as it enables us to redirect the balances and credits of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to such an important development issue — health, sanitation and the long-te…
Mr. Ten-Pow
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
I wish to first express our region’s appreciation to the General Assembly for its support for resolution 71/161 B, on the new United Nations approach to cholera in Haiti.
CARICOM is pleased that the United Nations has remained consistent in its efforts to address the situation in Haiti. We were e…
Ms. Mejía Vélez
I thank the Permanent Missions of Mexico and Jamaica for the leadership demonstrated throughout the consultations leading to the adoption of the very important resolution 71/161 B, on the new United Nations approach to cholera in Haiti, which is certainly
a new step in the right direction that allows us to continue supporting the Government and the people of Haiti with the help of the Group of F…
Mr. Nayan
The Philippines co-sponsored resolution 71/161 B, as it was compelled by a need to assist the people of Haiti, 800,000 of whom have been affected by the cholera epidemic and remain in dire need of help. In response to the call for financial and other appropriate support in paragraph 3 of the resolution, and in solidarity with the people of Haiti, the Philippines is pleased to make a voluntary fin…
Mr. García Moritán
We are grateful to the delegations of Jamaica and Mexico for having facilitated resolution 71/161 B, which we also co-sponsored and on which we joined the consensus.
Argentina reiterates its concern about the persistence of the cholera epidemic in Haiti notwithstanding the efforts and progress made by the Haitian Government and the various regional and international actors to alleviate the situa…
Mr. Bonser
Canada was proud to co-sponsor resolution 71/161 B and to continue to actively support the United Nations efforts in fighting cholera in Haiti. In that regard, we thank the Secretary- General for his most recent report (A/71/895), on the new United Nations approach to cholera in Haiti and for his ongoing commitment to ensure its successful implementation.
Let me also take this opportunity to wel…
Mr. Castañeda Solares
Guatemala thanks the delegations of Jamaica and Mexico for presenting and facilitating resolution 71/161 B, entitled “The new United Nations approach to cholera in Haiti”. Guatemala co-sponsored the resolution, thereby reaffirming our support for the new United Nations approach presented by the Secretary- General.
The resolution acknowledges the urgent need to alleviate the suffering that choler…
Mr. Barros Melet
At the outset, we would like to thank the delegations of Mexico and Jamaica for presenting resolution 71/161 B, which Chile co-sponsored.
In the current context, and with the difficulties that Haiti has faced, the cholera epidemic continues to be
one of the main humanitarian challenges. Although the incidence of the disease has decreased since 2011, statistics remain alarmingly high and the res…
The President
We have heard the last speaker following the adoption of the resolution.
Before concluding, I would like to commend delegations for a very positive and responsible debate today. I particularly applaud the statement made on behalf of the Caribbean Community, which was so positive and forward-looking. It was very much on the mark in emphasizing the role of the Sustainable Development Goals, in par…
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