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A/RES/50/22B GA

The Syrian Golan

50
Session
66
Yes
2
No
79
Abstentions
Draft symbol A/50/L.38
Adopted symbol A/RES/50/22B
Category POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS
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P5 Positions
Russia ~ United States ✗ United Kingdom ~ China ✓ France ~
UN Document A/RES/50/22B ↗

Vote Recorded Vote — A/50/PV.79 Dec. 4, 1995

— Abstain (79)
✗ No (2)
Absent (38)
✓ Yes (66)
Speeches following this vote (16) may include explanations of vote
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?
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