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A/RES/55/6 GA

Elimination of unilateral extraterritorial coercive economic measures as a means of political and economic compulsion

55
Session
136
Yes
2
No
10
Abstentions
Draft symbol A/55/L.9/Rev.1
Adopted symbol A/RES/55/6
Category POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS
Voeten Topics ⓘ
P5 Positions
Russia ✓ United States ✗ United Kingdom ✓ China ✓ France ✓
UN Document A/RES/55/6 ↗

Vote Recorded Vote — A/55/PV.41 Oct. 26, 2000

— Abstain (10)
✗ No (2)
Absent (41)
✓ Yes (136)
Speeches following this vote (7) may include explanations of vote
The Acting President
I shall now call on those representatives who wish to speak in explanation of vote on the resolution just adopted. May I remind delegations that explanations of vote are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Mr. Akopian (Armenia)
My delegation has just voted in favour of the resolution under the agenda item entitled “Elimination of coercive economic measures as a means of political and economic compulsion”. Armenia condemns the continued practice of unilateral coercive economic measures, particularly in the South Caucasus. Such measures are absolutely incompatible with the principles of international law, including the p…
Mr. Kitagawa (Japan)
Unlike last year’s resolution, which my Government had difficulty accepting because it contained an element of eliminating multilateral economic measures, the resolution adopted today concerns solely the application of unilateral extraterritorial coercive economic measures, which are contrary to recognized principles of international law. My Government has been opposed to the implementation of un…
Mr. Valdez Carrillo (Peru)
My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution on the understanding that it is in keeping with the powers established in the Charter with regard to the multilateral application of economic measures, as in Article 41. It is Peru’s understanding that this resolution does not refer in any way to measures authorized by the competent bodies of the Organization that are applied in accordance wit…
Mr. Alemán (Ecuador)
My delegation voted in favour of the draft resolution because of the purely legal reasons and considerations expressed in the report of the Secretary-General contained in document A/55/300.
Mr. Paolillo (Uruguay)
Uruguay abstained in the vote on this draft resolution. Unfortunately, between the time that we had received the revised text and the vote, there was not enough time for us to study the consequences of the revisions that had been introduced or to consult with our capital. The Uruguay delegation hopes that this practice of presenting revisions to draft resolutions in this hasty and unforeseen way…
The Acting President
We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote after the vote. May I take it that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 31?
Full text of resolution OCR extract — may contain errors
United Nations A/RES/55/6 General Assembly Distr.: General 6 November 2000 Fifty-fifth session Agenda item 31 00 55975 Resolution adopted by the General Assembly [without reference to a Main Committee (A/55/L.9/Rev.1)] 55/6. Elimination of unilateral extraterritorial coercive economic measures as a means of political and economic compulsion The General Assembly, Guided by the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, particularly those that call for the development of friendly relations among nations and the strengthening of cooperation in solving problems of an economic and social character, Taking note of the opposition of the international community to unilateral extraterritorial coercive economic measures, Recalling its resolutions in which it has called upon the international community to take urgent and effective steps to end unilateral extraterritorial coercive economic measures, Gravely concerned over the continued application of unilateral extraterritorial coercive measures whose effects have an impact on the sovereignty of other States and the legitimate interests of their entities and individuals in violation of the norms of international law and the purposes and principles of the United Nations, Believing that the prompt elimination of such measures would be consistent with the purposes and principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant provisions of the Agreement on the World Trade Organization, Recalling its resolutions 51/22 of 27 November 1996 and 53/10 of 26 October 1998, 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 53/10;1 2. Reaffirms that all peoples have the right to self-determination and that by virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development; 1 A/55/300 and Add.1 and 2. A/RES/55/6 2 3. Expresses its deep concern at the negative impact of unilaterally imposed extraterritorial coercive economic measures on trade and financial and economic cooperation, including at the regional level, because they are contrary to the recognized principles of international law and pose serious obstacles to the freedom of trade and the free flow of capital at the regional and international levels; 4. Reiterates its call for the repeal of unilateral extraterritorial laws that impose coercive economic measures contrary to international law on corporations and nationals of other States; 5. Again calls upon all States not to recognize or apply unilateral extraterritorial coercive economic measures imposed by any State, which are contrary to recognized principles of international law; 6. Requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its fifty-seventh session a report on the implementation of the present resolution; 7. Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its fifty-seventh session an item entitled “Elimination of unilateral extraterritorial coercive economic measures as a means of political and economic compulsion”. 41st plenary meeting 26 October 2000
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