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A/RES/49/87A GA

The situation in the Middle East : Jerusalem : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

49
Session
138
Yes
2
No
7
Abstentions
Draft symbol A/49/L.59
Adopted symbol A/RES/49/87A
Category POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS
Voeten Topics ⓘ
P5 Positions
Russia ✓ United States ~ United Kingdom — China ✓ France ✓
UN Document A/RES/49/87A ↗

Vote Recorded Vote — A/49/PV.91 Dec. 16, 1994

⚠ 3 surprising votes — countries whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (7)
✗ No (2)
Absent (38)
✓ Yes (138)
Speeches following this vote (11) may include explanations of vote
The President
Draft resolution A/49/L.60 is entitled “The Syrian Golan”. A recorded vote has been requested.
The President
Draft resolution A/49/L.61 is entitled “Middle East peace process”. A recorded vote has been requested. A recorded vote was taken. In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Buru…
The President
Several representatives wish to speak in explanation of vote. May I remind delegations that explanations of vote are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Parker (United States of America)
My Government’s views are well known on resolutions that seek to address issues being negotiated between parties in the region. This Assembly does not encourage or support that process by continuing to promote resolutions that are divisive and clearly take sides in the negotiations. It is also not helpful, in my Government’s view, to adopt resolutions which seek to prejudge the outcome of negotia…
Mr. Samadi (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolutions contained in documents A/49/L.59 and A/49/L.60. However, I should like to express my delegation’s reservations on those parts of these resolutions which might be construed as implying any recognition of Israel. Regarding the subject of the draft resolution contained in document A/49/L.61, the position of my Government is on record. I would j…
Mr. Amer (Libya)
My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolutions contained in document A/49/L.59, on Jerusalem, and in document A/49/L.60, on the Syrian Golan. However, my delegation wishes to express its reservations on the contents of those resolutions, especially with regard to any recognition of Israel. My Government voted against draft resolution A/49/L.61, entitled “Middle East peace process”, becau…
Mr. Hasan (Iraq)
My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution on the occupied Syrian Golan which is contained in document A/49/L.60. We should like to express our reservation with regard to the formula used in the seventh preambular paragraph of the resolution.
Mr. Eltinay (Sudan)
My delegation abstained in the voting on draft resolution A/49/L.60, although we are fully convinced that a just and lasting peace in the Middle East must be achieved. This draft resolution did not mention Security Council resolution 425 (1978) at all. No reason was given for that omission. We feel that a peaceful and lasting settlement to the Middle East problem must provide for Israel’s total w…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote after the voting. In accordance with General Assembly resolution 3237 (XXIX), dated 20 November 1974, and resolution 43/177, of 15 December 1988, I call on the Observer for Palestine.
Mr. Al-Kidwa (State of Palestine)
We have expressed our position before the General Assembly on many occasions during this session. We have also expressed our sincerest gratitude to the Member States that have assisted us and cooperated with us in reaching the excellent results that have been achieved at this session. We took an active part in the negotiations on the draft resolution entitled “Middle East peace process”. The par…
The President
May I take it that the General Assembly wishes to conclude its consideration of agenda item 38?
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