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A/RES/50/21 GA

Middle East peace process

50
Session
148
Yes
4
No
1
Abstentions
Draft symbol A/50/L.24
Adopted symbol A/RES/50/21
Category POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS
Significance ★ Important vote US State Dept designation
Sponsors (1)
P5 Positions
Russia United States United Kingdom China France
UN Document A/RES/50/21 ↗

Vote Recorded VoteA/50/PV.79 Dec. 4, 1995

1 surprising vote — country whose ideal point predicts the opposite position.

— Abstain (1)
✗ No (4)
Absent (32)
✓ Yes (148)
Speeches following this vote (17) may include explanations of vote
The President
We come now to draft resolution A/50/L.38, entitled “The Syrian Golan”. We shall now begin the voting process. A recorded vote has been requested. [Subsequently, the delegation of Nigeria informed the Secretariat that it had intended to vote in favour; the delegation of Guinea-Bissau had intended to abstain.]
The President
Several representatives wish to make statements 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. Hizlan (Türkiye)
My delegation voted in favour of all three draft resolutions before the Assembly today, as we have done in the past in the case of similar draft resolutions. However, I would like to clarify the position of my delegation on one aspect of the situation in the Middle East. In our opinion, the success of the Middle East peace process will to a great extent depend on putting an end to terrorism in t…
Mr. Valencia Rodríguez (Ecuador)
The delegation of Ecuador voted in favour of draft resolutions A/50/L.24, A/50/L.37 and A/50/L.38 because it is convinced that it is necessary to contribute in the most efficient manner possible to strengthening of the process of negotiations currently under way with a view to reaching a comprehensive, fair and lasting solution to the difficult and dangerous conflict in the Middle East. We acknow…
Mr. Gaussot (France)
My delegation of course associates itself with draft resolution A/50/L.24, just adopted by the General Assembly. We voted in favour of it and we unreservedly support its contents. The new developments in the peace process deserve to be welcomed, and those participating in that peace process should be encouraged to persevere in their efforts. In this regard, we would like once again to pay tribut…
Ms. Mawhinney (Canada)
In voting on the draft resolution entitled “The Syrian Golan” Canada has maintained its position of last year and has abstained. We very much regret that the text has remained largely unchanged from previous years. Moreover, we regret the addition of a reference to a specific boundary in this year’s resolution. Canada believes that this is an issue which should be discussed and ultimately resolve…
Mr. Kirkland (United States of America)
My Government’s views are well known on resolutions that seek to address issues that can only realistically be resolved through negotiations by the parties in the region. This forum does not encourage or support that process of negotiation by continuing to promote resolutions that are clearly divisive, that clearly take sides in the negotiations and that attempt to set out specific outcomes that …
Mr. Amer (Libya)
Our delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution on the Golan which appears in document A/50/L.38. However, this vote should not be construed as recognition of what is called Israel. On the same basis, my delegation voted in favour of draft resolution A/50/L.37 on Al-Quds. In this connection, my delegation wishes to draw attention to the gravity of the decision by the United States Congress…
Mr. Samadi (Islamic Republic of Iran)
My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolutions contained in documents A/50/L.37 and A/50/L.38. However, I would like to express my delegation’s reservations on the parts of those resolutions which might be construed as any recognition of Israel.
Mr. Pérez-Griffo (Spain)
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The European Union continues to support fully the peace process in the Middle East and has committed itself to supporting it through joint action that mobilizes the political, economic and financial resources of the Union. Within the multilateral framework, the European Union pursues the goal of consolidating peace through its support fo…
Mr. Dlamini (Eswatini)
My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution A/50/L.24 and opted to abstain in respect of draft resolutions A/50/L.37 and A/50/L.38. This is in keeping with our old policy as far as Middle East issues are concerned. The Kingdom of Swaziland has been standing side by side with the State of Israel for a long time. In this period, we are prepared to maintain that spirit and the principle of pe…
Mr. Hallak (Syrian Arab Republic)
My delegation has voted against resolution A/50/L.24, entitled “Middle East peace process” because in it there is no mention of Security Council resolution 425 (1978), or of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), while, together those three resolutions represent the foundations upon which the peace process has been built. Furthermore, Syria can welcome such resolutions only when comprehensive and…
Ms. Carayanides (Australia)
Australia abstained in the voting on draft resolution A/50/L.38, entitled “The Syrian Golan”. We regret that the resolution on this issue was not modified this year in order better to build on the peace process in the Middle East. In this context, we regret that the new language contained in the resolution does not sufficiently reflect the importance of Israel and Syria’s redoubling their efforts…
Mr. Verdier (Argentina)
The delegation of Argentina abstained in the voting on draft resolution A/50/L.38. We are convinced that a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East is close at hand. In this respect, we hope that substantive progress will soon be achieved on the Syrian-Israeli track. The Argentine Republic would have preferred that the text of the
The President
The Observer of Palestine has asked to make a statement. I now call on him, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 3237 (XXIX) of 22 November 1974 and 43/177 of 15 December 1988.
Mr. Al-Kidwa (State of Palestine)
We should like to convey our warm thanks to all the Member States that voted in favour of the resolution contained in document A/50/L.37 on Jerusalem. We are profoundly grateful that the General Assembly adopted it by an overwhelming majority, while only one State voted against it. Unfortunately, that State was Israel. The resolution sends a clear message from the international community on this…
The President
We have heard the last speaker in the debate on this item. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 44?
Full text of resolution OCR extract — may contain errors
UNITED UNITED A NATIONS NATIONS General Assembly Distr. GENERAL A/RES/50/21 12 December 1995 Fiftieth session Agenda item 44 RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY [without reference to a Main Committee (A/50/L.24 and Add.1)] 50/21. Middle East peace process The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 49/88 of 16 December 1994 and Economic and Social Council resolution 1995/52 of 28 July 1995, Stressing that the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Middle East conflict will constitute a significant contribution to strengthening international peace and security, Recalling the convening of the Peace Conference on the Middle East at Madrid on 30 October 1991, on the basis of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967 and 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973, and the subsequent bilateral negotiations, as well as the meetings of the multilateral working groups, and noting with satisfaction the broad international support for the peace process, Noting the continuing positive participation of the United Nations as a full extraregional participant in the work of the multilateral working groups, Bearing in mind the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements, signed by the Government of the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, the representative of the Palestinian people, in Washington on 13 September 1993, 1/ and the subsequent Agreement on the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area, signed by the Government of the State 1/ A/48/486-S/26560, annex. /... 95-25736 A/RES/50/21 Page 2 of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization at Cairo on 4 May 1994, 2/ their 29 August 1994 Agreement on the Preparatory Transfer of Powers and Responsibilities, the Protocol on Further Transfer of Powers and Responsibilities signed by the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization at Cairo on 27 August 1995, and the Interim Agreement on the West Bank and Gaza Strip, signed by the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization in Washington on 28 September 1995, Also bearing in mind the Agreement between Israel and Jordan on the Common Agenda, signed in Washington on 14 September 1993, the Washington Declaration, signed by Jordan and Israel on 25 July 1994, 3/ and the Treaty of Peace between the State of Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of 26 October 1994, 4/ Welcoming the Declaration of the Middle East/North Africa Economic Summit held at Casablanca from 30 October to 1 November 1994, 5/ as well as the Declaration of the Middle East/North Africa Economic Summit held at Amman from 29 to 31 October 1995, 1. Welcomes the peace process started at Madrid, and supports the subsequent bilateral negotiations; 2. Stresses the importance of, and need for, achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East; 3. Expresses its full support for the achievements of the peace process thus far, in particular the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self- Government Arrangements, signed by the Government of the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, the representative of the Palestinian People, the subsequent Agreement on the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area, signed by the Government of the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, their 29 August 1994 Agreement on the Preparatory Transfer of Powers and Responsibilities, the Protocol on Further Transfer of Powers and Responsibilities signed by the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization at Cairo on 27 August 1995, the Interim Agreement on the West Bank and Gaza Strip, signed by the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization in Washington on 28 September 1995, the Agreement between Israel and Jordan on the Common Agenda, the Washington Declaration, signed by Jordan and Israel on 25 July 1994, and the Treaty of Peace between the State of Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of 26 October 1994, which constitute important steps in achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, and urges all parties to implement the agreements reached; 4. Stresses the need to achieve rapid progress on the other tracks of the Arab-Israeli negotiations within the peace process; 2/ A/49/180-S/1994/727, annex. 3/ A/49/300-S/1994/939, annex. 4/ A/50/73-S/1995/83, enclosure. 5/ A/49/645, annex. /... A/RES/50/21 Page 3 5. Welcomes the results of the Conference to Support Middle East Peace, convened in Washington on 1 October 1993, including the establishment of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, and the subsequent work of the World Bank Consultative Group, welcomes also the appointment by the Secretary-General of the "United Nations Special Coordinator in the Occupied Territories", and urges Member States to expedite economic, financial and technical assistance to the Palestinian people during the interim period; 6. Calls upon all Member States to extend economic, financial and technical assistance to parties in the region and to render support for the peace process; 7. Considers that an active United Nations role in the Middle East peace process and in assisting in the implementation of the Declaration of Principles can make a positive contribution; 8. Encourages regional development and cooperation in areas where work has begun within the framework of the Madrid Conference. 79th plenary meeting 4 December 1995
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