General Assembly: 64th plenary meeting, 80th session
General Assembly
Date: 15 December 2025
Language: English
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GA · President [0:02]:

Welcome back. The 64th Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly is called to order. The Assembly will begin its consideration of Agenda Item 127, entitled Global Health and Foreign Policy. To take action on a proposal announced in the journal. Before proceeding further, I should like to inform members that as per usual practice, the Assembly will hold a debate on this item at a later date to be announced. The draft resolution before the Assembly contains the political declaration of the 4th High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and well-being that was intergovernmentally negotiated in advance of the high-level meeting for over 5 months and has undergone extensive engagement with all delegations during the 79th session of the General Assembly. During the high-level meeting on September 25th, member states expressed their positions regarding the political declaration. While there remained objections by few member states, there was broad support by member states to the text. At the end of the high-level meeting, I therefore announced that the political declaration would be considered by member states in the Assembly. The broad support by member states for the political declaration was reiterated on many occasions in the months since the high-level meeting through many cross-regional requests for the President of the Assembly to submit the political declaration to the Assembly. In the light of this, I have transmitted draft resolution A/80/L34 for consideration by the Assembly. We shall now proceed— no, I see a point of order. I see a point of order by the United States. I give the floor to the United States.


United States of America [2:40]:

Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, under Rule 71 of the General Assembly's Rules of Procedure, the United States calls a point of order. In March, the General Assembly adopted by consensus Resolution 79/273 on the modalities for the High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases Specifically, in OP5, the Assembly decided, quote, that the high-level meeting shall approve a concise and action-oriented political declaration agreed in advance by consensus through intergovernmental negotiations, end quote, and that this declaration was, quote, to be submitted by the President of the General Assembly for adoption by the Assembly. End quote. As delegations are well aware, no consensus was reached in intergovernmental negotiations, and accordingly, no political declaration approved at the high-level meeting on September 25th. It is very clear that the conditions outlined in Resolution 79/273 have not been met, and that there is no mandate for the President to have submitted this text to the General Assembly for adoption. Doing so was improper and subverts the consensus decision of the General Assembly. When the General Assembly decided that a process will proceed by consensus, an officer of the GA is not free to simply disregard that decision on his or her own initiative and in the absence of a further decision by this Assembly. Doing so sets a very concerning precedent. Accordingly, we object to the submission of this text. We request that you rule that it is not appropriate to consider this resolution at this time and withdraw the text from consideration. Thank you.


GA · President [4:56]:

Thank you for your point of order. As I said, the political declaration was transmitted to member states by the President of the General Assembly at its 79th session by my predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Philemon Yang. It has been considered in advance through intergovernmental consultations with intense outreach and extensive engagement with all delegations during the 79 sessions by the co-facilitators, the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the President of the General Assembly at its 79th session. As also common practice, consensus does not mean unanimity. The President of the General Assembly therefore at its 79th session determined that there was consensus on on the political declaration on that basis. The political declaration was transmitted to the high-level meeting in September. As I said, during the high-level meeting on 25th of September, member states expressed their positions regarding the political declaration. While there remains objections by few states— you mentioned it— there was broad support by member states to the text. And as I said earlier as well, I therefore announced at the end of the high-level meeting that the document would be considered by the member states in the General Assembly, as you said, here in the General Assembly. Since the convening of the high-level meeting, the broad support by member states for the political declaration was reiterated on many occasions in the months since the high-level meetings through many cross-regional request for the President of the General Assembly to submit the political declaration, and therefore I, as the President of the General Assembly, have transmitted Draft Resolution A/80/L34 containing the political declaration for consideration by the General Assembly at this meeting. Therefore, we shall now proceed to consider draft resolution A/80/L34. There's another point of order. I give the floor to the United States.


United States of America [7:24]:

Thank you, thank you, Madam President. Madam President, the United States appeals your ruling under Rule 71. The United States requests that this appeal be immediately put to a vote, and the United States requests that all delegations vote yes in favor of this appeal of the President's ruling. A yes vote is a vote to uphold the integrity of the General Assembly's prior decision and properly implement the modalities that were agreed to by the Assembly in March. A no vote is a vote to disregard Resolution 79/273 and proper procedure. Thank you.


GA · President [8:09]:

I thank the distinguished representative of the United States. As I've explained twice the reasoning, the representative of the United States wishes to formally challenge under Rule 71 of the Rules of Procedure the ruling which I've just made. That representatives must clearly inform the General Assembly that it is his or her intention to do so. Rule 71 reads, I quote, a representative may appeal against the ruling of the President. The appeal shall be immediately put to the vote, and the President's ruling shall stand unless overruled by a majority of the member states present and voting. A representative raising to a point of order may not speak on the substance of the matter under discussion. May I assume that you are calling for the Rule 71 challenging the ruling?


United States of America [9:09]:

Yes, Madam President, I believe I was clear on that point. We are certainly appealing your ruling and calling for an immediate vote on the matter. Thank you.


GA · President [9:18]:

Thank you.

As we have heard, the representative of the United States has challenged the President's ruling. Thus, I shall now put a recorded vote, the appeal, that is the challenge against the President's ruling. May I point out that those who vote yes will be voting in favor of the challenge submitted by the representative of the United States, meaning that we would not proceed to take action on the resolution. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the challenge by the representative of the United States against the President's ruling, please signify. Those against, abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [10:07]:

The Assembly is now voting on the appeal submitted by the United States against the President's ruling.


Speaker 9 [10:15]:

ruling.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [10:16]:

As the President said, yes means that you are in favor of the appeal by the United States against the President's challenge— the President's ruling.


Speaker 11 [10:30]:

No.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [10:31]:

And no means that you are against the U.S. challenge. Therefore, you are in favor of the Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [11:05]:

The result of the vote The vote is as follows: in favor of the appeal, 3; against, 151; abstention, 5. The President's ruling is upheld. The Assembly will proceed with consideration of draft resolution A/80/L/2. We shall now proceed to consider draft resolution A/80/L34. I give the floor to the representative of the Secretariat.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [11:54]:

Thank you, Madam President. This is an oral statement in terms of Rule 153 of the Rules of Procedure. The present statement was also distributed to Member States. Under the terms of operative paragraph 81 of the draft resolution, the General Assembly would request the Secretary-General, in consultation with Member States and in collaboration with the World Health Organization and relevant funds, programs, and specialized agencies of the United Nations system, to submit to the General Assembly by the end of 2030 a progress report on the implementation of the present Political Declaration on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-Being, which will serve to inform the next high-level meeting to be convened in 2031. The request for documentation contained in operative paragraph 81 would constitute an addition to the documentation workload for the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management of one pre-session document with a word count of 8,500 words in all 6 languages in 2030. Additional resource requirements estimated at $24,500 for documentation would arise in 2030. Accordingly, Should the General Assembly adopt Draft Resolution AE/L34, additional resource requirements estimated at $24,500 would be included in the proposed program budget for 2030 under Section 2, General Assembly and Economic and Social Council Affairs and Conference Management, for the consideration of the General Assembly at its 84th session. With regard to the high-level meeting contained in operative paragraph 81 of the draft resolution, in the absence of modalities for the meeting, it is not possible at the present time to estimate the potential cost implications of the requirements of the meeting. When the format, scope, and modalities of the meeting are determined, the Secretary-General would address the budgetary implications and advise the General Assembly in accordance with Rule 153 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly. Furthermore, once modalities are known, in accordance with the established practice, the date of the meeting would be determined in consultation with the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management. In this regard, reference is made to operative paragraph 11 of the General Assembly Resolution 69/250 and the subsequent resolutions are most recent of which is Resolution 79/248 of 24 December 2024, in which the Assembly invited member states to include in the new legislative mandates adequate information on the modalities for the organization of conferences or meetings. I thank, I thank you, Madam President.


GA · President [15:05]:

I thank the representative of the Secretariat. The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution A/80/L34 entitled Political Declaration of the 4th High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and well-being. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt draft resolution A/80/L34? We get a call. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of draft resolution A/80/L34. Please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [16:35]:

The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution A/80/L34 entitled Political Declaration of the 4th High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-Being. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [17:14]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 175; 5. Against, 2. Abstentions, 1. Draft Resolution A/80/L34 is adopted. Before giving the floor for explanation of vote after the vote, may I remind delegations that they are strongly urged to limit explanation of vote to 5 minutes, which should in any case not exceed 10 minutes and be made from their seats. I give the floor to Iraq. On behalf of the Group of 77 and China.


Iraq · G77 + China [18:19]:

Thank you, Madam President. Excellencies, I have the honor to, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, to deliver this explanation of position on the adoption of the draft resolution A/80/L34. At the outset, the group welcomes the convening of the 4th high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-Being held on 25th September. The meeting benefited from high-level participation and provided substantive exchange among stakeholders on avenues to better prevent, control, diagnose, and treat NCDs, along with the promotion of mental health and well-being. The Group commends the Permanent Representatives of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Luxembourg and their staffs for facilitating the process of consultations on NCDs. And for their leadership and tireless work. The Group wishes also to thank Indonesia and Guyana for their remarkable efforts representing the Group position during the past few months. Throughout the negotiations, the Group engaged constructively and demonstrated great flexibility and a willingness to compromise when possible. However, the Group expresses its profound regret and disappointment that the following crucially important matters failed to be included in this text. First, enhanced access to health products and services, a challenge laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic when many of our countries struggle to secure vaccines, diagnostic and essential medical supplies under restrictive conditions. Second, equitable access to health technologies and digital solutions, as well as digital divide, could not be retained in the text. These concepts lie at the heart of multilateral cooperation and of UN commitment to leaving no one behind. The group therefore cautions that the principle of equity must remain central to our collective efforts, as its deletion risks undermining the very spirit of inclusiveness and solidarity that defines this organization. Third, financing section Particular difficulty references to global solidarity and collective efforts were challenges to retain. Several of the means of implementation references were by heavily caveated. Finally, we extend our congratulations to all delegations on the formal adoption of the draft political declaration by the General Assembly today. inclusive health systems. I thank you.


GA · President [22:11]:

I thank Iraq. On behalf of the Group of 77 and China, I give the floor to the United Kingdom, followed by Switzerland and the United States.


United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [22:22]:

Thank you, Madam President, Excellencies.

The United Kingdom would like to thank the Permanent Representatives of Luxembourg and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for their leadership, throughout the negotiating process for this political declaration. The United Kingdom is grateful to all member states for their efforts in reaching a balanced and ambitious text through these negotiations.

At the high-level meeting in September, the UK's Minister for Development highlighted the importance of taking collective global action to tackle non-communicable diseases and mental health all their forms. This resolution signifies our commitment to do so. It rightly reflects the importance of strengthening primary healthcare and taking a multi-sectoral approach, and it sets specific targets to track progress.

The UK is already taking action through our 10-year National Health Plan, which will tackle the factors outside of the health sector, driving the rise in non-communicable diseases. We are also committed to global health, particularly through our continued support for the World Health Organization and our recent funding for GAVI and the Global Fund. We look forward to working with you all to implement this declaration.

I thank you.


GA · President [23:49]:

I thank the United Kingdom. I give the floor to Switzerland.


Switzerland [23:57]:

Madame la Présidente, Madam President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Switzerland supports the debate on the mental health and non-communicable diseases within the framework of this statement. It seemed to us important to find a trajectory with finding the goal of 3.4 of the ODGs. We thank the co-facilitator, Saint Vincent. and the Grenadines and Luxembourg for their commitment to the negotiations, and the President of the General Assembly for the active role in order to finalize the work. We regret that the political declaration could not be adopted by consensus. We deplore the delay in the process while we appreciate the efforts that were made during the work. We would like to underscore the central role played by WHO to support the work done by states and create the necessary normative framework here. We will continue working constructively on these issues. I thank you, Madam.

Merci.


GA · President [24:55]:

I thank Switzerland. I now give the floor to the United States, followed by the Islamic Republic of Iran and Denmark.


United States of America [25:06]:

Thank you, Madam President. The United States is deeply disappointed that this resolution was brought before the General Assembly today. The resolution inappropriately presents the text as as adopting a political declaration as the outcome of the 4th High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on Noncommunicable Diseases, which is inaccurate given that the consensus was not reached on the declaration to allow for its approval at the High-Level Meeting, and therefore no political declaration exists. The United States worked with other member states to negotiate modalities for the High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health that were memorialized in Resolution 79/273 and clearly indicated a political declaration would be approved at the high-level meeting on September 25th only if consensus was achieved in advance in intergovernmental negotiations. No consensus was reached. During the high-level meeting, the United States reiterated our remaining objections to the political declaration text, including our opposition to language that pushes radical gender ideology and language that claims of a constitutional or international right to abortion. At the high-level meeting, the PGA followed rules and procedures and did not submit the political declaration for approval, given that my delegation blocked consensus. Since the political declaration was not approved at the high-level meeting, there is no basis for it to be considered by the General Assembly, and the President lacked a mandate to submit the text for action. It is not clear what factors have changed from the last high-level meeting, other than the PGA bowing to political pressure beyond this forum. The actions of the PGA violate the modalities expressly adopted by the General Assembly in Resolution 79/ The United States objects to circumventing a consensus-based process and taking the drastic action to adopt this text as a General Assembly plenary resolution. This document is not, and does not hold the weight of, a political declaration. Furthermore, we understand certain individuals at the World Health Organization New York office may have overstepped their Their mandate as a UN Secretariat and meddled in the process following the high-level meeting, leading to today's debacle. We do not support such behavior. If true, it is yet another example of the WHO reaching beyond its mandate. The United States previously objected to the NCD political declaration due to its lack of seriousness and performative list of actions That did nothing to advance global efforts against noncommunicable diseases. Rather than continue to the endless cycles of UN puffery, President Trump and Secretary Kennedy are taking real action in a once-in-a-generation shift, moving from sick care to genuine healthcare to address noncommunicable diseases and chronic illnesses. While the never-ending debates fill this room, We are moving forward via the Make America Healthy Again Commission to confront the root causes of chronic disease, especially in children. We can't defeat the epidemic alone, but the UN's approach is misdirected and yet further exemplifies the rot in the system that we reject. We stand ready to lead, to partner, and to innovate with every nation committed to a healthier future. Thank you.


GA · President [28:57]:

I thank the United States. I give the floor to the Islamic Republic of Iran, followed by Denmark and Cuba.


Iran (Islamic Republic of) [29:06]:

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. The Islamic Republic of Iran attaches high importance to the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health, both of which constitute central pillars of our national health priorities. We recognized the value of convening the high-level meeting on September 25th, 2025, which provided an important opportunity to reaffirm our collective determination to address NCDs comprehensively and in a manner that leaves no one behind. Iran participated actively and constructively in the negotiation process. Throughout the high-level meeting, my delegation stressed the importance of addressing NCDs through models that respect national sovereignty, promote equity, and recognize the unique circumstances of developing countries. Iran welcomes the recognition in the text of the increasing global burden of NCDs, the importance of primary healthcare, the need for stronger health systems, and the urgency of increasing access to diagnostics, medicines, and technologies on affordable and sustainable terms. This reflects principles Iran has consistently raised during plenary discussions and informal consultations. Iran also shares the concerns expressed by the Group of 77 and China regarding several substantive shortcomings in the final text. First, we regret that clearer commitments on unhindered access to health products and services, a challenge vividly exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, were not preserved. Many developing countries, including Iran, faced significant barriers in obtaining vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics, and essential medical supplies due to unilateral coercive measures, sanctions, discriminatory restrictions, and inequitable global distribution patterns. It is essential that future efforts ensure that such inequalities are never repeated. However, several aspects of the declaration require clarification from the perspective of Iran's national legislation and sovereign policy framework. First, Iran dissociates itself with language referring to gender mainstreaming in paragraph 18, as well as the integration of sexual and reproductive health programs as reflected in paragraph 48, second part, while recognizing gender as biological men and women and supports strengthening maternal health, child health, and life-saving medical intervention. Iran is unable to endorse, apply, or operationalize terminology policies or implied programmatic content associated with sexual and reproductive health or sexual and reproductive rights. Such concepts do not align with our domestic legal order, cultural values, or national policy approaches, and must not be interpreted as applicable to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Second, Iran registers a clear reservation concerning the references in paragraph 44 to the decriminalization of attempted suicide. Suicide prevention is a serious public health priority for Iran, and substantial efforts are underway to expand mental health services. Nevertheless, criminal law matters fall strictly within the sovereign jurisdiction of each member state. Iran's law in this area remains fully operative, and no external formulation may be construed as encouraging or obliging modification of Iran's criminal code. Third, Iran reiterates its consistent position that global digital and data frameworks must fully respect national jurisdiction. Central paragraphs of this declaration, such as 33, 45, 73, and 74, encourage expanded digital health platforms, interoperable data systems, global surveillance networks, and digital environment regulatory mechanisms. Iran supports the responsible use of digital health technologies, but all data-related activities must strictly comply with Iranian laws on privacy, cybersecurity, national security, and digital sovereignty. No provision of this declaration may be interpreted as permitting external access to Iranian data systems or compelling participation in cross-border data platforms. Fourth, the declaration references the Doha Declaration on TRIPS Agreement and public health. Iran reiterates that it is not a member of the World Trade Organization and is not a participant in the 2001 Doha Declaration. Therefore, language relating to this instrument does not apply to Iran and must be understood as directed exclusively to states for whom such obligations are relevant. Iran nonetheless continues to support equitable access to medicines and the right of all states to utilize international flexibilities that safeguard public health. Fifth, references to WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, FCTC, applies solely to the parties. Iran is not a party to the FCTC, and no expectation of accession may be inferred. 6th, Iran reiterates its interpretive approach to broad human rights terminology, which must be understood in accordance with national legislation, constitutional values, and cultural and religious principles. References to indigenous people hold no domestic applicability for Iran. Although the final declaration does not reflect all proposals put forward by Iran during negotiations, particularly those relating to equitable access to health products, bridging the digital divide, strengthening means of implementation, and ensuring depoliticized access to essential health commodities, my delegation nonetheless supports the global effort to advance prevention early diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care for NCDs in a manner consistent with national legal frameworks. The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran wishes to place on record that its vote in favor of this resolution shall in no way be construed as a departure from or waiver of the positions, reservations, and understandings previously expressed by the Islamic Republic of Iran with regard to these or any other resolutions, conventions, declarations, or documents referenced herein. This explanation of vote shall not be interpreted as superseding, modifying, or otherwise altering any prior positions adopted by Islamic Republic of Iran on the subjects addressed in the present resolution. Thank you.


GA · President [35:29]:

I thank the Islamic Republic of Iran. I give the floor to Denmark on behalf of the European Union.


Denmark · EU [35:37]:

President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the European Union and its member states. We welcome today's adoption of the Political Declaration on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-Being. We congratulate Luxembourg and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for their leadership, and we thank delegations for the constructive spirit that allowed its conclusion. Non-communicable diseases remain the leading cause of premature mortality worldwide, while mental health challenges continue to grow in urgency. These burdens weigh heavily on citizens, on health systems, and on economies globally, including within the European Union. This declaration comes at a crucial time as it reaffirms our collective commitment and provides renewed political momentum towards achieving the NCD and mental health targets of the 2030 Agenda. We welcome that the text builds on the foundations of 2018, while recognizing progress, persistent gaps, and emerging challenges. Its comprehensive approach reflects priorities which we consider essential. These include: multi-sectoral health-in-all-policies framework, strengthened health promotion and prevention, early detection and screening, resilient, people-centered primary healthcare and workforce, access to effective and innovative public health measures, and a lifelong approach to health. We also value the stronger emphasis placed on mental health and well-being, a significant and overdue advance which aligns with our own priorities. Today's adoption also confirms a shared understanding that commitments must be credible, achievable, and evidence-based. Targets should reflect robust data and national contexts, including demographic realities, and we underline the need to avoid prescriptive language which does not consider the differences depending on national context. We further stress that, as established in the Compromiso de Sevilla adopted at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development earlier this year, national governments hold primary responsibility for health, including addressing NCDs and mental health, with international support as a complement where appropriate, while underscoring that national governments also retain full sovereignty in determining their own fiscal policies We underline the need for efficient use of limited global resources and strengthening coordination within existing mechanisms rather than creating new structures. We also reiterate our support for promoting healthy lifestyles and balanced diets, emphasizing the overall balance of their components. Nevertheless, the EU and its member states regret the inclusion of several elements to which we have consistently objected. We have not called for a vote, recognizing the efforts made to reach a consensus-based outcome, but our concerns remain unresolved. Firstly, as we have done in several other resolutions, we dissociate from uncaveted or partially uncaveted references to the transfer of technology and know-how in OP62. Such cooperation must be voluntary. On mutually agreed terms and consistent with international obligations. These are conditions essential for ensuring effective and reliable delivery. Second, we reiterate that references to the WTO Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and public health must be comprehensive and fully aligned with its wording. We therefore place on record that OP63 sets no precedent. And third, and similarly, we stress that no precedent is set with OP60. As we have explained previously, our agreement regarding the language on access to health products was contingent on adjusting the references to the respect for international rules, pricing, and procurement for us to fully support this sensitive paragraph. In conclusion, this declaration reinforces the universal right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. The EU and its member states remain fully committed to this and to the overarching objective of the resolution to achieving the relevant Agenda 2030 targets. Despite our expressed concerns, we support its adoption and we remain committed to working with all partners to turn its commitments into real improvements in people's lives, especially for those furthest behind. Thank you, President.


GA · President [40:39]:

I thank Denmark. On behalf of the European Union, I give the floor to Cuba, followed by Mexico and the Russian Federation.


Cuba [40:49]:

Muchas gracias.

Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Cuba regrets that the same country that at that time prevented the adoption by consensus of this important resolution. It now requested a point of order and submitted it to a vote. Voting against has— the United States has set itself apart, preventing us from offering solutions to the health crises facing our populations. Madam President, in Cuba, the right to health is a priority. Public healthcare services are free and there is full coverage. The state guarantees its budget 100% to the population. The basis of the Cuban health system is primary care focused on social welfare. We have specific programs for the prevention and control of NCDs and we are making progress to improve improve mental health services. However, Cuba's efforts have been hindered because of the effects of the commercial, economic, and financial blockade of the United States and the unjustified inclusion of our country in the arbitrary and unilateral list of the so-called state sponsors of terrorists established in Washington. The most affected by this are being asphyxiated. It runs counter to the Charter of the United Nations and international law. It is the main obstacle to our development and to the enjoyment of the human rights of our population. But it is not enough for the U.S. to affect the health of Cubans. It affects the health of millions all over the world by preventing Cuban medical support in developing countries. Currently, we have more than 22,000 Cuban medical healthcare professionals in 54 countries, and they are meaningfully contributing to improving health indicators, including the improvement of NCDs. Despite this hostility and this persecution by the United States, the international community will always be able to rely on Cuba as a promoter of international medical support and South-South cooperation. As a part of our unwavering commitment to the right to development and the human right to health, I thank you.


GA · President [43:20]:

I thank Cuba.

Cuba.

I now give the floor to Mexico, followed by the Russian Federation and Argentina.


Mexico [43:28]:

Muchas gracias.

Thank you very much, Madam President. Mexico welcomes the adoption of this resolution and as a result that of the political declaration on. noncommunicable diseases and its link to mental health. While we regret that in this case the adoption had to go through a vote, we recognize that this text is particularly important given its critical relevance for NCDs and mental health and the well-being of our population and sustainable development. While we have supported the idea that consensus does not mean unanimity, We welcome that in this case this diplomatic exercise achieved its ultimate goal, which is preserving the progress that has been made and continuing to further progress on OCD and mental health. We thank delegations for their efforts in bringing together this resolution in the spirit of dialogue. Marked by multiple interconnected crises, profound inequalities, and growing pressure on healthcare systems, it is fundamental for the international community to keep sustained attention on the prevention, treatment, and comprehensive action to tackle non-communicable diseases and mental health as crucial elements for sustainable development, social resilience, and the well-being of individuals. Mexico reaffirms its commitment and readiness to continue working constructively with all member states and all interested parties in order to strengthen international cooperation and make progress to the implementation of effective action against the challenges raised by NCDs and mental health without leaving anyone behind. I thank you.


GA · President [45:38]:

I thank Mexico. I give the floor to the Russian Federation.


Russian Federation [45:46]:

Madam President, the Russian delegation worked actively on the draft outcome document of the 4th High-Level Meeting on the Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases, Control Over Them, and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-Being. We participated in all official and unofficial consultations from the very beginning until the very end of the negotiating process, and we tried to constructively until the very last moment to arrive at a text which would be balanced for all and could be adopted by consensus. Yet once again, we would like to speak in support of the outcome text on this thematic political declaration on NCDs. The draft we're considering today contains many important elements for our common future, the elements which will indeed help ensure that there's a broad spectrum of healthcare extended to every person. We are convinced that implementing the provisions of this document, provided the international community pools its efforts, will provide global healthcare with a great deal of benefits. At the same time, we assign priority importance to the principle of consensus. It is this principle which allows for the development of positions which reflects the consolidated opinion of all member states. We think it's important to safeguard this principle, which is enshrined inter alia in all of the resolutions on the modalities of conducting high-level GA meetings on health. Arriving at a consensus is indeed possible, especially provided that there is political will to do so and that there is an atmosphere of constructive cooperation. And that is why our delegation abstained during the vote On the proposal not to consider this important document on our common fight against non-communicable diseases. I thank you for your attention.


GA · President [47:46]:

I thank the Russian Federation. I give the floor to Argentina, followed by Italy and Luxembourg.


Argentina [47:56]:

Gracias.

Thank you, Madam President. In relation to Document A/AT/L34, the Argentine delegation wishes to reiterate the points raised on the 21st of September during the high-level meeting. For years, in the name of public health, policies have been endorsed without evidence, structures without oversight, and expenses without results. Argentina chose another path. We are in the midst of a paradigm shift. We are leaving behind the model focused on fixing diseases to— and adopting one instead that is based on prevention, real evidence, and clinical freedom. This course requires medicine to return to its gold standard. Double-blind clinical trials, open data, comparable data, and replicable data. There is no real health without scientific truth. There can be no trust without transparency. And there can be no legitimate health policy if it does not put the patient at its center. A specific example is food. Many non-communicable diseases, NCDs, are directly linked to what we eat. For this reason, Argentina is reviewing and restricting additives, colorants, and ultra-processed foods without robust safety evidence. And we are doing so intelligently with a national dashboard for chronic disease that combines technology data and policy decisions to anticipate risks and take efficient action. Having said all of this, Argentina was not able to support the draft resolution and the proposed political declaration. The text introduces agendas that are unrelated to the technical purpose of NCDs and the NCDs resolution, such as the 2030 Agenda, climate change, the gender perspective, and repeated references to the pandemic. Which do not reflect real consensus and detract from the health focus. Nor do we accept numerical goals imposed without a clear methodology, nor do we accept a leading role for the WHO, an organization of which we are not a part. And this is why we have rejected this text on technical grounds. We would have preferred a strictly technical Declaration focused on non-communicable diseases without ideological conditions or supranational impositions. We believe in international cooperation, but we believe in modern, free, transparent, and evidence-based cooperation, not in global catchphrases. Madam President, in conclusion, Argentina also expresses its reservations about the procedure that was followed at this meeting with regard to Document L.34 and how it relates to the scope and provisions for modalities set out in Resolution 79/273, and specifically what is set out in operative paragraph 5. Thank you.


GA · President [51:28]:

I thank Argentina. I give the floor to Italy.


Italy [51:36]:

Thank you, thank you, Madam President. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to add the following remarks in national capacity. Italy intends to reiterate the same position that it has expressed on the occasion of the 4th High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and and Wellbeing held on September 25th in New York. Italy is strongly committed to prevent and control non-communicable diseases and actively promotes healthy lifestyles, including through a balanced diet. In particular, Italy intends to continue collaborating on this issue at the international level, while at the same time ensuring the need to safeguard the sovereignty of States in matters of public health and taxation. Therefore, we oppose any prospective language that grants international organizations the authority to adopt or impose measures in these areas. Italy also opposes front-of-pack labelling systems that could provide consumers with misleading information and favours informative rather than directive labels, more effective in raising awareness and ultimately improving consumer behaviours. Regarding alcoholic beverages, Italy supports public awareness campaigns against the abuse of these products and in favour of responsible consumption. But we do not support any equivalence between tobacco and alcoholic beverages and any language that recommends policies to counter the general consumption of alcoholic beverages. Italy also promotes correct and effective information on the prevention and the treatment of non-communicable diseases. But we do not support measures that could limit the freedom of speech, including on this matter. Keeping in mind these principles, Italy looks forward to continue working together with other nations reduce non-communicable diseases risk factors, promote mental health and well-being. I thank you, Madam President.


GA · President [53:26]:

I thank Italy. I give the floor to Luxembourg, also on behalf of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, followed by Senegal.


Luxembourg · Permanent Representative [53:36]:

Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, my colleague Ambassador Rhonda King, the Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, And I had the honor to co-facilitate the intergovernmental process to prepare for the 4th High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-Being, which was held on 25 September 2025. On this occasion, we, the Permanent Representatives of Luxembourg and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, would like to convey our sincere gratitude to all member states for their active and constructive engagement, including during the negotiation of the political declaration of the high-level meeting. We thank member states for the broad support they have expressed in today's vote, which shows that the political declaration achieved the broadest possible consensus. We would also like to thank our colleagues at the World Health Organization, led in New York by Dr. Werner Obermeyer and his team, for their expert advice. We would like to recognize the other stakeholders as well, including the private sector, civil society, people living with and at risk of non-communicable diseases and mental health conditions, whose inputs helped shape today's outcome. Indeed, the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and promotion of mental health and well-being require a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach if we are to reach the goals we have set for the next 5 years. The political declaration we have adopted today is action-oriented and contains global targets that should enable us to make progress in the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and well-being, and to measure that progress at the next high-level meeting in 2031. Madam President, we would like to thank you personally and your office, led by your chef de cabinet Sophia Borges, for your commitment and steadfast leadership in continuation of the work done under the leadership of President Philemon Yang during the previous session and his team led by Chef de Cabinet Yvonne Fong. It was an honor for us to be entrusted with co-facilitating this intergovernmental negotiation process. As we conclude this chapter, we close this statement on a more personal note, congratulating you, Madam President, and wishing you a happy birthday.


GA · President [56:21]:

Thank you.


Speaker 42 [56:22]:

today.


Luxembourg · Permanent Representative [56:22]:

Thank you very much.


GA · President [56:25]:

Thank you. I thank Luxembourg also on behalf of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and also for the good wishes. As the last speaker, I give the floor to Senegal.


Senegal [56:41]:

Thank you very much, Madam President. Senegal wishes to reaffirm It's the importance we have for NCDs in promoting medical health as part of well-being. In low-income and middle-income countries and to invest in data systems and information systems to reduce the gap both between and within countries. However, Senegal wishes to reaffirm the sovereignty of its policies when it comes to reproductive health and disassociates itself from the reference to sexual and reproductive health In that wording in the text, my delegation wishes to specify that the term gender and all associated terms only refer to the difference between men and women. Thank you, Madam President.


GA · President [57:53]:

I thank Senegal. We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote after the vote. The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 122. The Assembly will now consider the reports of the Second Committee on agenda items 15 to 18, 20 to 24, 60, and 121. The documentation under these items is listed in the Journal of the United Nations. I now request the rapporteur of the committee, Mr. Javad Mohammadi of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to address the Assembly.


Iran (Islamic Republic of) · Rapporteur · Javad Mohammadi [58:29]:

Thank you, Madam Chair. Iran to introduce the reports of the committee.

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Madam President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, it is an honor for me to introduce to the General Assembly the report of the Second Committee on the 12 agenda items allocated to it by the General Assembly at its 80th session. The report containing document A/18555 includes links to the text of the draft resolutions and decisions recommended for adoption by the General Assembly. For convenience of the delegation, a checklist of A summary of the action taken in the committee has been prepared and circulated by the Secretariat in document A/C2/18/INF/1. During the main part of the session, the Second Committee held 22 plenary meetings to consider the items allocated to it, including a joint meeting with the Economic and Social Council. The Committee also held its annual dialogue with the Executive Secretariat— Secretaries of the Regional Commissions as well as the Bureau-supported side event. In relation to Item 137 on program planning, the Committee held a general discussion and an informal meeting on October 1st to provide comments on relevant program plans of the proposed program budget for 2026. A summary of the discussion was transmitted to the chair of the 5th Committee. The committee was efficient in managing its time and concluded its work as scheduled on November 26th. Under items 15 to 18, 20 to 24, and 16, the 2nd Committee adopted a total of 41 draft resolutions. They cover a range of items and topics within the committee's purview. This includes information and communications technologies and science, technology, and innovations; questions related to trade, unilateral economic measures, consumer product safety, the international financial system, debt sustainability, commodities, financial inclusion, combating illicit financial flows, promoting investments, international tax cooperation, and financing for development. Under the agenda item on sustainable development, the committee considered questions related to sustainable transport, agricultural technology, oil slick on Lebanese shores, sustainable tourism, sustainable consumption and production, implementation of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Seeds, disaster risk reduction, climate, combating desertification, biological diversity, education, energy and energy connectivity, combating sand and dust storms, sustainable mountain development, coastal zone management, and the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index. In addition, the Committee adopted resolutions related to implementation of programs of action for least developed countries and landlocked developing countries, matters related to middle-income countries as well as culture, eradicating poverty, rural poverty, and contribution of care economy for sustainable development, operational activity for development of UN system, South-South cooperation, agriculture development, and food security and permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and the Arab population in the occupied Syria and Golan over their natural resources. Under the agenda item 121, the committee adopted 2 draft decisions. The first related to the committee's draft program of work for the 80th The second pertains to the committee's intention to continue consideration of matters related to revitalization and working methods during resumed ATS session. Madam President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, this concludes my introduction of the report of the Second Committee. The session took place in a challenging environment. Nevertheless, all delegations demonstrated a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcome in support of our common goals. Before concluding, on behalf of the Bureau of the Second Committee, I would like to express appreciation to the facilitators and coordinators, as well as to all delegations for their constructive participation and engagement throughout the session. I also take this opportunity to acknowledge the leadership of the Chair of the Committee, His Excellency Lamine B. Doumbouya, Permanent Representative of The Gambia. I have also appreciated, appreciated professional and collegial cooperation with the Vice Chairs, Weronika Garbach of Poland, Andreas Nopori Pita of Peru and Jenny Mikola of Finland. I express the thanks of the Bureau to the Secretariat of the Second Committee and her team from DGACM for the support and guidance provided, as well as to the Department of Economic and Social Affairs and other substantive officers that supported the work of the Committee. Thanks are also due to the conference officers, interpreters, precise writers, sound engineers, and technical staff. Finally, I take this opportunity to wish all delegations some much-deserved rest in the holiday period ahead. Thank you, Madam President.


Speaker 48 [1:05:04]:

Thank you, Mr. President.


GA · President [1:05:06]:

I thank the rapporteur of the committee. The positions of delegations regarding the recommendations of the committee have been made clear in the committee and are reflected in the relevant official records. Therefore, if there is no proposal under Rule 66 of the Rules of Procedure, I shall take it that the Assembly decides not to discuss the report of the committee which is before it today. It is so decided. Statements will therefore be limited to explanations of vote. We will proceed to take decisions in the same manner as was done in the Committee unless the Secretariat is notified otherwise in advance. This means that where recorded votes were taken, we will do the same. I should therefore hope that we may proceed to adopt without a vote The recommendation that was adopted without a vote in the committee. The results of the votes will be uploaded on eDelegate portal under plenary place. Any corrections to the voting intentions of delegations after the voting has concluded on a proposal should be addressed directly to the Secretariat after the meeting. I count on your cooperation in avoiding any interruptions to our proceedings in this regard. The note by the Secretariat entitled List of Proposals Contained in the Report of the Second Committee has been issued as document A/C2/80/INF/1. Members are reminded that additional co-sponsors are no longer accepted now that draft resolutions and decisions have been adopted in the committee. Any clarification about co-sponsorship in the committee should be addressed to the Secretary of the committee. We shall now proceed to consider the draft resolutions and draft decisions recommended by the committee. Before proceeding to the explanation of vote before the vote on any proposals recommended by the committee today, attention of the members is drawn to the draft amendments circulated in A/80/L38 to draft resolution 4 entitled International Trade and Development. And the draft amendment circulated in document A/80/L39 to draft resolution 6 entitled External Debt Sustainability and Development. For your information, the draft amendments have closed for e-sponsorship.

Thank you.

I now give the floor to the representative of the Secretariat.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:07:59]:

Thank you, Madam President. I wish to address the additional co-sponsorship of the draft amendments. One by one. First, on L38. This is the draft amendment concerning the draft resolution on international trade and development. I wish to— since the submission of the draft amendment, and in addition to the delegations listed on the L document, the following countries have also become co-sponsors of No, there's no additional co-sponsor so far. If any other countries wish to co-sponsor L.38, please signify by pressing the microphone button. Dominican Republic? Ah, no, Dominican Republic is not pressing the button. I see none. Next, L39. This is the draft amendment to extra to to on external debt sustainability and development. In addition to the delegations listed on the L document, the foreign country has also become co-sponsor of L39. That is more.


Montenegro [1:09:26]:

Montenegro.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:09:27]:

If any other countries wish to co-sponsor L39, please signify by pressing the microphone button. I see none. Thank you, Mr. President.


GA · President [1:09:45]:

Thank you. Delegations wishing to make statement in explanation of vote before the vote on any proposal recommended by the committee today are invited to do so in one intervention. After action on all of them, there will be an opportunity for statements in explanation of vote after the vote on any of— in any or all of them in one intervention. Before giving the floor to explanation of vote before the vote, may I remind delegations that they are strongly recommended to limit explanation of vote to 5 minutes, which should in any case not exceed 10 minutes, and be made from their seats. In accordance with Decision 34/401, a delegation should as far as possible explain its vote only once, that is, either in the committee or in plenary meeting unless the delegation's vote in plenary meeting is different from its vote in the committee. I have on my list Israel.


Israel [1:11:01]:

Thank you, Mr. President. This was a complicated season for the Second Committee. There are a lot of lessons to be learned and places we could have been better. Did we make any positive progress? Did we advance development? I am not sure I can answer these questions, but I am sure that we must at the bare minimum ensure we are causing no harm outside of these halls. Our words here matter. However, it often feels as if we negotiate in our UN New York bubble, not taking into account changes and realities on the ground. Our agenda includes long-standing items whose sole purpose is to use the UN platform to attack my country. This, of course, has been going on for decades. There are strong movements today that feed on these false narratives, and there are member states that benefit from spreading them. Hatred towards Israel becomes hatred towards Israelis. Hatred towards Israelis becomes hatred towards Jews. Words of hate become slogans of extremism and antisemitism, and slogans become actions that spread fear and ignite violence. Violence becomes terror. We can't stay silent and we will continue to respond whenever and and wherever needed. Chair, I want to take a moment and express our solidarity with the Australian people and the Australian Jewish community following the horrific terror attack yesterday in Bondi Beach. The targeting of Jewish families celebrating at the beginning of Hanukkah is a terrorist act of evil antisemitism. Today we will light the second candle of Hanukkah. For 8 nights, Jews around the world will gather with their families and friends to celebrate the holiday and light the menorah candles. With each passing day, the light will grow, reminding us that light always prevails over darkness. We send our condolences to the families of the victims and our wishes for recovery to the wounded. The State of Israel stands today and will always stand with the Australian Jewish community. We grieve those who have suffered and stand in solidarity with victims of terror everywhere. And I repeat, Mr. President, our words here matter. Thank you.


GA · President [1:13:34]:

The next delegation on my list is Australia. Australia.


Australia [1:13:54]:

Thank you, President. Australia reiterates our support for the 2030 Agenda and to working together through the Second Committee to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and to advance peace, prosperity, and stability.

stability.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the devastating attack at Bondi Beach on Sunday, which was a targeted assault on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah at an iconic Australian location where people from all over the world were congregating in peace. All Australians are grieving today. As we extend our deepest condolences to everyone who lost loved ones. On behalf of the Australian Government, I thank the many member states who have provided messages of condolence and solidarity. Your support matters greatly. I would also like to acknowledge the condolences just offered by my colleague from Israel's mission. An attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian and our way of life. There is no place for this vile antisemitism in Australia or anywhere in the world. Australia reaffirms our commitment to working with the UN and our international partners to eradicate antisemitism and all forms of racism, hatred, and intolerance around the world.


GA · President [1:15:25]:

I thank you. United States.


United States of America [1:15:38]:

Mr. President, the horrific and deadly terrorist attack on a Jewish holiday celebration in Sydney is a sickening reminder that antisemitism remains a global threat. Under President Trump's leadership, the United States will confront this hatred at the United Nations and elsewhere without apology or hesitation. United States first reiterates that UN General Assembly resolutions are non-binding documents that do not create rights or obligations for for states under international law. We further note that General Assembly resolutions do not change the current state of conventional or customary international law. Mr. President, during the 80th session of the General Assembly, the United States has remained focused on getting the UN back to basics, delivering on its core mission of maintaining international peace and security. To be clear, the United States is not walking away from the multilateral system.

We are determined to make it work as it was intended.

That means moving away from bloated ideological multilateralism and towards practical reforms that make this institution leaner, more effective, and fully accountable to the nations that fund it. That is why in the Second Committee this year, the United States has engaged selectively and focused on resolutions where we saw opportunities to advance U.S. priorities and reject the same divisive or irrelevant issues year after year in favor of tailored, actionable resolutions that reinforce international peace and security in line with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations. For a detailed list of the language the United States finds problematic and unconstructive, we refer delegations to the long-form explanation of positions for the Second Committee posted on our mission's website.

Too often, in the Second Committee, delegations spent countless hours negotiating over symbolic texts that failed to achieve tangible results for the citizenry we all represent. Many delegations expressed a shared dismay and frustration over this form of business as usual. We are concerned by proposals across multiple resolutions that would expand UN authority into areas best managed by sovereign states and specialized institutions, interfere with market-based solutions, and undermine investor confidence. We object to mandates that would increase bureaucracy, raise costs, and distract from the Committee's core economic and financial mission. On the matter of debt, we must be clear: the proposals that envision a role for the United Nations in the global debt architecture are unacceptable. Creditors and borrowers themselves should remain at the core of sovereign debt discussions supported by expert advice of the IMF and World Bank. We reject the injection of third-party interference, including a UN intergovernmental process on sovereign debt or a working group to develop a duplicative set of borrowing and lending principles. We reject the proposals related to the sovereign debt architecture, including But it has fallen short. Too often, the UN has drifted from its original purpose. It has grown slow, politicized, and governed by agendas that at best distract from the core work of this body and at worst actively undermine the UN's mission and credibility. The United States stands for sovereignty. National sovereignty, fiscal responsibility, market-based solutions, and practical economic outcomes that deliver real benefits to people. Our unprecedented opposition to all individual resolutions and the program of work is a clear signal. The Second Committee must change course if it is to remain relevant. We urge all member states to join us in demanding a second committee that is focused, efficient, and capable of delivering results. Thank you.


GA · President [1:21:44]:

Dominican Republic.


Dominican Republic [1:21:51]:

Gracias, señor presidente. Thank you, President. First of all, we wish to extend our most sincere condolences to the government of Australia and its citizens and all of those affected by the terrorist attacks that took place yesterday. We express our sincere thanks to Morocco for introducing the draft resolution on comprehensive management of coastal zones. This is fundamental for the sustained development of all and especially for small island states such as ours. In order to address this issue effectively. It's crucial that we recognize the challenges that hinder the well-being of our coastal communities and all of those that depend on the resources that come from our coasts. President, distinguished representatives, friends, today represents a landmark. The resolution that we are adopting incorporates new language introduced by our country on the prevalence and the impact of sarcasm on our coasts. This is a remarkable achievement not only for the Dominican Republic but for our region as a whole and indeed for the world. Bringing this regional challenge to the international stage is vital for us to implement concrete action and to bolster international cooperation in mitigation of climate change. This work also complements draft resolution introduced by the Dominican Republic and adopted last week during NEAT 7 that seeks to bring a global response to the sargassum algae blooms. For the first time, we have adopted a text that recognizes sargassum as a major socioeconomic and environmental issue and that calls for support to affected countries through cooperation in relevant tools. Furthermore, this requires a report and the convening of a high-level meeting in order to address these critical issues, thus raising the awareness of all and ensuring a continuing discussion on This issue. This is just the beginning of the potential that we have to take the necessary action to promote the well-being of our oceans and of our coastal communities. And for this reason, the Dominican Republic will support this resolution and calls on other member states to consider doing the same. Thank you very much, President.


GA · President [1:24:31]:

We have heard the last speaker in explanation of what. Before the vote, the Assembly will now proceed to take all votes one by one on draft resolutions and decisions recommended by the committee, where such votes were taken in the committee. The Assembly will follow the order of proposals contained in document A stroke C dot two stroke eighty stroke. INF/1. After all votes are taken, the Assembly will then be invited to take a decision on the draft decision adopted by the Committee without a vote. The Assembly will begin with the consideration of draft Resolution 1 entitled Information and Communications Technologies for Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those, those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:25:42]:

The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 1 entitled Information and Communications Technologies for Sustainable Development. This is vote number 1 as indicated in the information note. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine. Thank you.


GA · President [1:26:22]:

The results of the vote is as follows: in favor, 181; against, 2; abstentions, 1. Draft Resolution 1 is adopted. Draft Resolution 2 is entitled Consumer Product Safety. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against and abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:26:54]:

Vote 2. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 2 entitled Consumer Product Safety. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:27:26]:

The results of the vote is as follows: in favor, 179; against, 3; Abstentions, 0. The draft resolution 2 is adopted. Draft resolution 3 entitled Unilateral Economic Measures as a Means of Political and Economic Coercion Against Developing Countries. We shall now begin voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against, abstain.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:28:00]:

Vote 3. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 3 entitled Unilateral Economic Measures as Means of Political and Economic Coercion Against Developing Countries. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting The vote has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:28:35]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 127; against, 14; abstentions, 38. The draft resolution 3 is adopted. Draft Resolution 4 is entitled International Trade and Development. In accordance with Rule 90 of the Rules of Procedure, the Assembly shall first take a decision on draft amendment, Amendment A/80/L.38. Action on draft amendment. Recorded vote has been requested and we'll now begin voting process. Those in favor of draft amendment A/80/L.38, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:29:32]:

The Assembly is now voting on draft amendment A/80/L.38. This vote is not listed in the information note. This is a draft amendment concerning international trade and development. Will all delegations confirm that their votes on the draft amendment are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:30:02]:

The vote on the draft amendment The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 51; against, 113; abstentions, 2. Draft Amendment A/80/L.38 is not adopted. I now put to vote the draft resolution. We shall now begin voting Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:30:40]:

Vote number 4. The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution 4 entitled International Trade and Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been concluded.


GA · President [1:31:06]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 131; against, 3; abstention, 47. Draft Resolution 4 is adopted. Draft Resolution 5 is entitled International Financial System and Development. We shall now begin voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against, abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:31:38]:

Vote number 5. The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution 5 entitled International Financial System and Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machines.


GA · President [1:32:02]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 173; against, 3; abstentions, 8. Draft Resolution 5 is adopted. Draft Resolution 6 is entitled External Debt Sustainability and Development. In accordance with Rule 90 of the Rules of Procedure, the Assembly shall first take a decision on draft amendment A/80/L.39. A record vote has been requested. We will now begin voting process. Those in favor of draft amendment A/80/L.39, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:32:54]:

The Assembly is now voting on draft amendment A/80/L.39. This vote is not listed in the information note. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen. The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:33:22]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 50; against, 116; abstention, 4. Draft amendment Resolution A/80/L.39 is not adopted. I now put to vote the draft resolution. We shall now begin voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against and abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:33:52]:

Vote 6. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 6 entitled External Debt Sustainability and Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:34:21]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 132; Against, 2. Abstentions, 49. The draft resolution 6 is adopted. Draft resolution 7 is entitled Commodities. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against, abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:34:49]:

Vote 7. The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution 7 entitled Commodities, where all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen. The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:35:15]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 180 against 2, abstention 1. Draft Resolution 7 is adopted. Draft Resolution 8 is entitled Financial Inclusion for Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:35:47]:

Vote 8. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 8 entitled Financial Inclusion for Sustainable Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:36:10]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 181; against, 2; abstentions, 0. The draft resolution 8 is adopted. Draft resolution 9 is entitled Promotion of International Cooperation to Combat Illicit Financial Flows and Strengthen Good Practices on We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of draft resolution, please signify. Those against, abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:36:48]:

Vote 9. The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution 9 entitled Promotion of International Cooperation to Combat Illicit Financial Flows and Strengthen Good Practices on assets return to foster sustainable development. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:37:19]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 176; against, 1; Abstentions? 5. Draft Resolution 9 is adopted. Draft Resolution 10 is entitled Promoting Investments for Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:37:49]:

Vote 10. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution We now move to Resolution 10 entitled Promoting Investments for Sustainable Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:38:12]:

The result— the result of the vote is as follows: Aye. Against? 2. Abstentions? 0. Draft Resolution 10 is adopted. Draft Resolution 11 is entitled Promotion of Inclusive and Effective International Tax Cooperation at the United Nations. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:38:47]:

Vote 11. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 11 entitled Promotion of Inclusive and Effective International Tax Cooperation at the United Nations. Will all delegations confirm the votes accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:39:12]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 122; against, 3; abstentions, 55. Draft Resolution 11 is adopted. Draft Resolution 12 is entitled Follow-up to and Implementation of the Outcomes of International Conference on Financing We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:39:47]:

Vote 12. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 12 entitled Follow-up to and Implementation of the Outcomes of the International Conferences on Financing for Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are correct? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:40:18]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 180; against, 1; abstentions, 2. Draft Resolution 12 Draft Resolution 13 is entitled Oil Slick on Lebanese Shores. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:40:49]:

Vote 13. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 13 entitled Oil Slick on Lebanese Shores. Please click on Lebanese shores. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:41:13]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 163; against, 9; abstentions, 8. Draft Resolution 13 is adopted. Draft Resolution 14 is entitled The Pivotal Role of Reliable and Stable Energy Connectivity in Driving Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:41:47]:

Vote 14. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 14 entitled The Pivotal Role of Reliable and Stable Energy Connectivity in Driving Sustainable Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:42:17]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 179; against, 1; abstention, 1. Draft Resolution 14 is adopted. Draft Resolution 15 is entitled The United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:42:51]:

Vote 15. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 15 entitled United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026-2035. Will all delegations Please confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen. The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:43:20]:

Result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 177; against, 2; abstentions, Draft Resolution 15 is adopted. Draft Resolution 16 is entitled Agricultural Technology for Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against, abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:43:52]:

Vote 16. The Assembly is now voting on draft We now move to the vote on draft Resolution 16 entitled Agricultural Technology for Sustainable Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:44:19]:

The result of the vote is as follows. In favor, 138. Against, 27. Abstentions, 11. Draft Resolution 16 is adopted. Draft Resolution 17 is entitled Sustainable and Resilient Tourism and Sustainable Development in Central America and Dominican Republic. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:44:56]:

Vote 17. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 17 entitled Sustainable and Resilient Tourism and Sustainable Development in Central America and, and the Dominican Republic. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately recorded? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:45:26]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 152; against, 4; abstentions, 14. Draft Resolution 17 is adopted. Draft Resolution 18 is entitled Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Building on Agenda 21. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against, Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:46:06]:

Vote 18. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 18 entitled Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Building on Agenda 21. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:46:38]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 180; against, 3; abstentions, 0. Draft Resolution 18 is adopted. Draft Resolution 19 is Resolution 18 entitled Follow-up to and Implementation of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States: A Renewed Declaration for Resilient Prosperity. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:47:16]:

Vote 19. The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution 19 entitled Follow-up to and implementation of the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Islands Development States, a renewed declaration for resilient prosperity. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:47:47]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 182; against, 1; abstentions, 0. Draft Resolution 19 is adopted. Draft Resolution 20 is entitled Disaster Risk Reduction. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:48:18]:

Vote 20. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 20 entitled Disaster Risk Reduction. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:48:40]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 181; against, 1; abstention, 0. Draft Resolution 20 is adopted. Draft Resolution 21 is entitled Protection of Global Climate Forests for Present and Future Generations of Humankind. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:49:14]:

Vote 21. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 21 entitled Protection of Global Climate for Present and Future Generations of Humankind. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:49:41]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 181; against, 1; abstention, 0. Draft Resolution 21 is adopted. Draft Resolution 22 is Resolution 22, entitled Implementation of the United Nations Convention on— to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa. We shall now begin voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:50:23]:

Vote 22. The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution 22. The next item on the agenda is Resolution 2222 entitled Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:50:56]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 181; against, 1; abstention, 0. Draft Resolution 22 is adopted. Draft Resolution 23 is entitled Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and Its Contribution to Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:51:29]:

Vote 23. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 23 entitled Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and Its Contribution to Sustainable Development. Will all delegations confirm that their votes accurately reflected on the screen. The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:51:56]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 180; against, 1; abstention, 1. Draft Resolution 23 is adopted. Draft Resolution 24 is entitled Education for Sustainable Development in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:52:30]:

Vote 24. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 24 entitled Education for Sustainable Development in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please, please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:52:57]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 179; Against? 3.


Speaker 114 [1:53:04]:

Abstention?

0.


GA · President [1:53:07]:

Draft Resolution 24 is adopted. Draft Resolution 25 is entitled Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable, and Sustainable Modern Energy for All. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:53:31]:

Vote 25. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 25 entitled Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable, and Modern Energy for All. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:53:56]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 180; against, 2; abstentions, 2. The draft resolution 25 is adopted. Draft resolution 26 entitled Combating Sand and Dust Storms. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:54:25]:

Vote 26. The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution 26 entitled Combating Sand and Dust Storms. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:54:52]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 178; against, 4; abstentions, 2. Draft Resolution 26 is adopted. Draft Resolution 27 is entitled Sustainable Mountain Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:55:22]:

Vote 27. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 27 entitled Sustainable Mountain Development. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:55:44]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 178; against, 1; abstention, 0. Draft Resolution 27 is adopted. Draft Resolution 28 is entitled Strengthening Cooperation for Integrated Coastal Zone Management for Achieving Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:56:16]:

Vote 28. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 28 entitled Strengthening Cooperation for Integrated Coastal Zone Management for Achieving Sustainable Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:56:44]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 174; against, 1; abstentions, 3. Draft Resolution 28 is adopted. Draft Resolution 29 is entitled Multidimensional Vulnerability Index. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:57:14]:

The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 29 entitled Multidimensional Vulnerability Index. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock that machine.


GA · President [1:57:38]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 177; against, 1; abstention, 2. Draft Resolution 29 is adopted. Draft Resolution 30 is entitled Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:58:10]:

Vote 30. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution We now proceed to vote on Resolution 30 entitled Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:58:34]:

The results of the vote are as follows.

Against?

2. Abstentions? 0. Draft Resolution 30 is adopted. Draft Resolution 31 is entitled Culture and Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:59:05]:

Vote 31. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 31 entitled Culture and Sustainable Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [1:59:28]:

The result of the vote is as follows. In favor, 180. Against, 2. Abstention, 1. Draft Resolution 31 is adopted. Draft Resolution 32 is entitled Development Cooperation with Middle-Income Countries. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against, Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [1:59:58]:

Vote 32. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 32 entitled Development Cooperation with Middle-Income Countries. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [2:00:20]:

The result of the vote is as follows. In favor, 181. Against, 1. Abstention, 0. Draft Resolution 32 is adopted. Draft Resolution 33 is entitled Follow-up to the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [2:00:54]:

Vote 33. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 33 entitled Follow-up to the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [2:01:18]:

The result of the— the result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 178; against, 2; abstentions, 0. Draft Resolution 33 is adopted. Draft Resolution 34 is entitled Follow-up to the 3rd United Nations Conference on Landlocked We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [2:01:53]:

The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 34 entitled Follow-up to the 3rd United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [2:02:18]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 181; against, 1; abstention, 0. Draft Resolution 34 is adopted. Draft Resolution 35 is entitled Contribution of the Care Economy to Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [2:02:48]:

Vote 35. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 35 entitled Contribution of the Care Economy to Sustainable Development. Will all delegations Please confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen. The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [2:03:14]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 160; against, 2; abstentions, 13. Draft Resolution 35 is Draft Resolution 36 is entitled Implementation of the Third United Nations Decade for Eradication of Poverty, 2018 to 2027. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [2:03:49]:

Vote 36. The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution Resolution 36 entitled Implementation of the Third United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty 2018 to 2027. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [2:04:15]:

The result of the vote is as follows. In favor, 181. Against, 2. Abstention, 0. Draft Resolution 36 is adopted. Draft Resolution 37 is entitled Eradicating Rural Poverty to Implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [2:04:46]:

Vote 37. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 37 entitled Eradicating Rural Poverty to Implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [2:05:14]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 125; against, 52; abstention, 1. Draft Resolution 37 is adopted. Draft Resolution 38 is entitled Operational Activities for Development of the United Nations We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [2:05:45]:

Vote 38. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 38 entitled Operational Activities for Development of the United Nations System. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [2:06:09]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 180; against, 1; abstention, 1. Draft Resolution 38 is adopted. Draft Resolution 39 is entitled South-South Cooperation. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [2:06:36]:

Vote 39. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 39 entitled South-South Cooperation. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [2:06:56]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 182; against, 1; abstentions, 0. Draft Resolution 39 is adopted. Draft Resolution 40 is entitled Agriculture Development, Food Security, and Nutrition. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against, abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [2:07:27]:

Vote 40. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Resolution 40 entitled Agriculture Development, Food Security and Nutrition. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed.


GA · President [2:07:45]:

Please lock The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 180; against, 1; abstention, 2. Draft Resolution 40 is adopted. Draft Resolution 41 is entitled Permanent Sovereignty of the Palestinian People in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution, please signify. Those against, abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [2:08:27]:

Vote 41. The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution 41 entitled Permanent Sovereignty of the Palestinian People in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Including East Jerusalem and to— of the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [2:09:00]:

The result of the vote is as follows. In favor, 156. Against, 8. Abstention, 10. The draft Resolution 41 is adopted. Draft Decision 1 is entitled Draft Programme of Work of the Second Committee for the 81st Session of the General Assembly. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft decision, please signify. Those against, abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [2:09:36]:

Vote 42. The Assembly is now voting on Draft Decision 1 entitled Draft Programme of Work of the Second Committee for the 81st Session of the General Assembly. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President [2:10:01]:

The result of the vote is as follows: in favor, 178; against, 3; abstentions, 0. The draft decision 1 is adopted. I now invite the Assembly to take a decision on draft decision adopted by the Committee without a vote. The Committee adopted Draft Decision 2 without a vote. May I take that the Assembly wishes to do likewise? It's so decided. Before giving the floor to for explanations of vote after the vote, may I remind delegations that they are strongly urged to limit explanations of vote to five minutes, which should in any case not exceed ten minutes and be made from their seats. In accordance with decision thirty-four stroke four zero one. A delegation should, as far as possible, explain its vote only once, that is, either in the committee or in the plenary meeting, unless that delegation's vote in plenary meeting is different from its vote in the committee. I give the floor to the Russian Federation.


Russian Federation [2:11:38]:

Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, Russia would like to have the following included in the official record of the meeting. We disassociate ourselves from the following paragraphs we had in the resolution under consideration today: the preamble, paragraph 12, and operative paragraph 34. Thank you. 4 contained in document on the implementation of the Convention on Biodiversity and its contribution to sustainable development. These paragraphs contain complementary views as regards the so-called human rights to clean, healthy, and sustainable environment and the so-called UN Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological diversity outside of areas of national jurisdiction— BB&J, that is. Second, operative paragraph 19 in document on the Antigua and Barbuda agenda for small island developing states, and this is because of the favorable assessment it has of BB&J. Third, preambular paragraph 13 and operative paragraph 3 in a document on the agricultural technologies for sustainable development. What is a problem for us are the energy provisions and the reference to the recommendations issued by the Committee on World Food Security. Next, preambular paragraph 10, operative paragraph 19, operative paragraph 28, and OP 37 In the document on the Agricultural Development, Food Security, and Nutrition, and this is because of references to questionable activities and notions in agriculture. Preambula, paragraph 25, in document on the Strengthening Cooperation for Integrated Coastal Zone Management for Achieving Sustainable Development, and this is because it has complementary assessments of BB and J. Operative paragraph 9 in the document on international trade and development, and this is because of its interference in the area of state authorities when it comes to the use of agricultural subsidies. Operative paragraph 20. Operative paragraph 10, 43, and 45 in the document on external debt sustainability and development, and this is because the second document— second committee document has transferred into it non-consensus decisions from the Sevilla Commitment. Operative paragraph 23 in a document on promoting the development of international cooperation to combat illegal financial flows, and this is because of an overly broad interpretation there of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. Operative paragraph 31 in the document on the use of information communication technologies for sustainable development. And this is because the text has gender terminology in it from the Global Digital Compact, which has no conclusive definition. Operative paragraph 40 in the document on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern sources of energy for all, because the text reflects the activities undertaken by the UN Secretariat, which promotes just one type of clean energy in violation of the principle of technological neutrality in energy transition. Mr. President, as regards the documents on sustainable and resilient tourism and sustainable development in Central America and Dominican Our delegation, it once again abstained during voting on that. We would like to underscore here that Russia has always abided by the principle of one China. Taiwan is its inalienable part, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing all of China. We ask that our position be included in the official record of this meeting. I thank you.

Thank you.


GA · President [2:16:05]:

I thank the delegation of Russian Federation. I now give the floor to the delegation of Iraq speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.


Iraq · G77 + China [2:16:16]:

Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, a group that represents not only 2/3 of the membership of the General Assembly, but also approximately two-thirds of the world's population. As the Assembly has adopted the proposals of the Second Committee at its 80th session, the Group wishes to commend you, Mr. President, as well as the Chairs and Bureaus of the main committees, in particular the Second Committee, for the tireless efforts undertaken throughout this journey. Our group has consistently defended and upheld the core principles that guide the consideration of development issues within this body: the advancement of the development pillar, respect for national ownership and policy space, the need for an enabling international environment, the defense of multilateralism, and the imperative of strengthening international cooperation and solidarity, particularly in support of developing countries. These principles are not abstract. They form the foundation of the global development architecture that must deliver for all, especially for developing countries, which continue to face structural vulnerability, constrained physical space, and the lingering socioeconomic impacts of multiple crises. In defending these principles, the Group has sought to assure that the General Assembly remains focused on advancing the 2030 Agenda and addressing the systematic obstacles that hinder sustainable development. Mr. President, it's with deep regret and serious concern that the group notes that all resolutions considered by the Second Committee were subjected to votes during this session. This is unprecedented in the history of that committee and represents a deeply regrettable and harmful, harmful practice. The Second Committee has long prided itself on consensus-building, constructive engagement, and respect— respectful negotiation values that have enabled member states to address development issues in a spirit of unity and collective action. What we witnessed this year undermines the COP The cooperative nature of the General Assembly's work on development politicizes development issues and threatens the delicate balance that has allowed member states to work constructively despite existing differences. This practice erodes the trust required for multilateralism to function effectively. The group strongly condemns that tendency, which risks weakening the ability of the General Assembly to deliver meaningful development outcomes and uphold the global commitments we have collectively endorsed. In recent times, we have heard repeated affirmation that the primary mandate of this organization, the main in the maintenance of international peace and security. However, peace cannot be sustained where poverty persists, inequalities widen, and the basic needs of people remain unmet. Development is not an accessory to peace. It is its foundation. As underscored in the 2030 Agenda, sustainable development cannot be realized without peace and security, and peace and security will not— will be at risk without sustainable development. Any approach that seeks to strengthen global peace and security while sidelining development is therefore unbalanced and unsustainable. The Group of 77 and China also regret attempts to dismiss, dilute, or undermine the relevance of resolutions introduced by the Global South within the Second Committee and the General Assembly. Technical updates or the continued consideration of agenda items does not constitute unnecessary repetition. Rather, they reflect the persistence of longstanding development challenges that have remained unaddressed for decades. Despite repeated calls for action, these resolutions embody the time— the legitimate priorities and aspirations of developing countries. In this regard, the Group will continue to advocate in the General Assembly for the resolution of these persistent challenges until the collective commitments of the 2030 Agenda are fully realized. Mr. President, the United Nations is not the property of any single country. It belongs to all nations, large and small, developed and developing. We are encouraged that the vast majority of Member States have continued to demonstrate their commitments to this principle and to engage constructively in the work of the General Assembly. It is vital that we continue to reaffirm the indispensable role of partnerships that underpin the work of this organization. Despite these challenges, the Group of 77 and China reaffirm its unwavering commitment to multilateralism, to the principles of the United Nations Charter, and to the central role of the General Assembly As the chief deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations, we stand ready to continue engaging with all delegations in a spirit of good faith, mutual respect, and genuine cooperation, so that the General Assembly may continue to serve as a driving force for sustainable development. We look forward to advancing our work. in the months ahead as we strive for a more inclusive, equitable, and development-oriented international order. Thank you.


GA · President [2:23:20]:

I thank the delegation of Iraq. I now give the floor to the delegation of the United States.


United States of America [2:23:30]:

Thank you, Mr. President. The United States would like to make points of clarification on language we see reflected across multiple resolutions. Including trade negotiations, and must not involve itself in decisions and actions underway in other forums, including at the World Trade Organization. The United Nations is not the appropriate venue for these discussions, and there should be no expectation or misconception that the United States would heed decisions made by the Economic and Social Council or the General Assembly on these issues. Including a UN intergovernmental process on sovereign debt or a working group to develop a duplicative set of borrowing and lending principles. We reject the proposals related to the sovereign debt architecture, including for a UN intergovernmental process on the debt architecture that will cause disorder in the existing architecture reduce trust and predictability, and increase the cost of already limited financing. Colleagues, we once again reiterate the paramount importance of returning the United Nations to its founding purpose: maintaining international peace and security. The United States will no longer tolerate anything different. Thank you.


GA · President [2:25:48]:

I thank the delegation of the United States. I now give the floor to the delegation of Peru.


Peru [2:26:01]:

Señor Presidente.

President, in relation to Draft Resolution 29 of the report of the Second Committee in relation to the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index, We abstained from the vote, and this reflects the constant and growing concern that we have in relation to exogenous vulnerabilities faced by countries like Peru linked to climate, geography, and connectivity are not fully covered in the current set of indicators, and they do not sufficiently well reflect the structural issues of vulnerability related to the 3-way climate crisis and loss of biodiversity that specifically affects megadiverse countries with fragile ecosystems, indigenous communities, and isolated communities. We wish to underscore that we understand the priority that this represents for small island developing states, and we express our full solidarity with their needs when it comes to strengthening resilience, disaster risk reduction, and responses to rising sea levels and coastal erosion. As a coastal country of the Pacific that is consistently affected by the El Niño phenomenon and other climate risks, we also share this concern and the purpose for this to be an operative tool for means of implementation. In this regard, in accordance with what is set out in Resolution 78/322, we issue a call to continue technically perfecting the index so that it adequately addresses its purpose and becomes a relevant and effective tool for all developing countries that is fully coherent with the process as per Resolution 76/203 and with the main multilateral environmental agreements rather than being converted into a program for exclusion. Peru will continue to participate constructively in this process with the hope that the next technical revision in accordance with the principles of universality promoted by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, we can broaden the range of indicators to be more balanced to exogenous shocks as well as internal vulnerability shocks such— and the resilience of our ecosystems before this MVI becomes consolidated as a benchmark in the multilateral sector. Is considered by the various financial international cooperation mechanisms and its application should be applied by countries requesting cooperation. Peru has a history of respecting the mandates of this assembly and this is an exception of my delegation in relation to a technical update enable more precise and accurate measurement of the vulnerabilities of all developing countries, including those that are highly exposed to the adverse impacts of climate change and other environmental risks, as indicated in Article 4.8 of the UNFCCC, for the benefit of our populations. President, the Second Committee, Peru abstained in the vote on Draft Resolution L.15 Rev. 1 on energy connectivity for reasons of coherence with the rehabilitation and revitalization process of the General Assembly and to avoid duplication with the annual resolution of the G77 and China on energy. At this plenary, my delegation decided to vote in favor of Draft Resolution 14 because we support its substantive content and in light of the explanations provided by the proposing delegation, it was a strictly technical reintroduction at this session and limited to ensuring fulfillment of a pending mandate and subject to the commitment that it will not be presented again once this mandate has actually been fulfilled. And so this response addressed our procedural concern, and it is consistent with the efforts to streamline texts and maintains open the possibility of channeling substantive elements of this in the resolution guaranteeing access to sustained and reliable energy for all that is presented annually by the G77 and China. Thank you very much, President.


GA · President [2:31:04]:

I thank the delegation of Peru. I now give the floor to the delegation of Turkey. Thank you.


Türkiye [2:31:13]:

Thank you, Mr. President. Turkey wishes to recall its statements delivered in the Second Committee. In addition, we regret that resolution entitled protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind was put to a vote. We believe this undermines our collective efforts and constructive spirit of consensus, which has been a welcomed tradition in the Second Committee. As we wholeheartedly believe in the importance of multilateralism in addressing the pressing issue of climate change, Türkiye did cast a yes vote to this resolution. As we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a legal instrument with its own independent status, Türkiye continues to uphold principle of common but differentiated responsibilities in our global fight against climate change under this agreement. Mr. President, given that discussions concerning the host of COP31 were not finalized during the deliberations of the relevant resolutions of— at the Second Committee this year, we were unable to integrate the COP 31 host country in these resolutions. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Brazil on the successful conclusion of COP 30 and express our honor in taking on the responsibility for the COP 31 along with Australia. On this occasion, we strongly condemn the terrorist attack carried out yesterday in Australia and extend our deepest condolences. As the co-president-designate, Türkiye looks forward to closely collaborating with Australia as the president of negotiations. We are committed to working constructively with all parties, UN bodies, stakeholders, and partners in this challenging yet rewarding process. We remain steadfast in our support to the principles of inclusivity, equity, and participation which underpin the global climate agenda. We will ensure that the voices of those most affected by climate change are heard and meaningfully reflected in our collective efforts throughout this period. The needs of most vulnerable regions such as the Pacific, the Mediterranean, and Africa will be high on the agenda of our COP31 presidency. As a reflection of this vision, different from previous COP arrangements, the pre-COP meeting will be held in one of the Pacific Island states in 2026. Moreover, during our COP31 presidency, we will spare no effort to reach across regions and to bridge the growing divides between developing and developed countries while advancing a just and inclusive transition to a low-carbon economy, Türkiye, as a developing country, will continue to highlight the needs and priorities of developing countries, particularly regarding access to climate finance, technology, and capacity building. Türkiye reaffirms its commitment to ambitious global climate action across all fronts in a balanced manner. We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Leaders Summit and COP31 in 2026 in Türkiye.

Thank you.


GA · President [2:34:34]:

I thank the delegation of Türkiye. I now give the floor to the delegation of Chile.


Chile [2:34:43]:

Thank you very much. We align with the statement made by G77 and China, and we wish to add the following points in our national capacity. First of all, Chile wishes to congratulate the Bureau of the Second Committee, the facilitators, and all delegations for the work done during this session. We appreciate the efforts made to lead complex negotiations in a constructive spirit, as well as the willingness to engage in dialogue that was demonstrated throughout the process. At the same time, we wish to appeal for the Second Committee to be able future to resume the practice that historically was a feature of our work— adoption by consensus. We firmly believe that consensus strengthens legitimacy of our results and better reflects our collective commitment to the development agenda. President Chilé wishes to refer specifically to the resolution on the contribution of the care economy to sustainable development that we had the honor of presenting with support of an inter-regional group of countries. This resolution is important as it is the first time that the General Assembly has considered a text devoted specifically to care and in particular to the economic and productive value of the care economy. The care economy sustains the daily life of our societies and enables the functioning of all other sectors of the economy. However, despite its relevance, it has been invisible and undervalued in traditional economic and public policy frameworks and has been a burden that falls disproportionately on women and girls who have silently borne the bulk of this workload that is so crucial to the well-being of our societies. Distinguishing the care economy implies recognition that it is an enabler for development. Investing in care, meanwhile, is not just a social policy. It is an investment with clear economic returns. It generates employment, boosts growth, increases productivity, and strengthens resilience of our economies, while at the same time contributing to reducing structural inequalities. Chile particularly appreciates contrasting experiences, progress, and discussions that are taking place in numerous countries and regions, reflecting a growing and cross-cutting interest in integrating the care economy into sustainable development strategies. We sincerely thank all delegations that supported this effort and that contributed constructively to the adoption of this resolution, which must be viewed as a collective achievement. We are confident that this first step will make it possible to continue to deepen the work of the General Assembly in this area and to move towards more inclusive, sustainable, and person-centered development policies. I thank you.


GA · President [2:37:23]:

I thank the delegation of Chile. We have heard the last the speaker in explanation of vote after the vote. On behalf of the Assembly, I would like to thank His Excellency Lamine Diaba of Gambia, Chair of the Second Committee, members of the Bureau as well as delegates and the Committee Secretariat for the job well done. May I take that it is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of Agenda Items 16, 17, 20, to 22, 23, 23A, 24, and 60? So decided. The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of the consideration of agenda items 15, 18, 23, 23B, and 121. The Assembly will consider the report of the Sixth The next item is the Human Rights Committee on agenda items 76 to 87, 109, 121, 137, 146, and 160 to 176. The documentation under these items is listed in the Journal of the United Nations. I now request the rapporteur of the committee. Could you, uh, Please, I request the delegations to remain quiet. We have some items on the agenda to be considered, and the speaker is ready to deliver— speak the repertoire. Please. I now request the repertoire of the committee, Miss, Miss Beutic Elizabeth Christina Touhin of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to introduce the report of the committee. Mic, please.


Netherlands (Kingdom of the) · Rapporteur · Beutic Elizabeth Christina Touhin [2:39:32]:

Mr. President, distinguished delegates, I have the honor to present the report of the Sixth Committee on its work during the 80th session of the General Assembly. The Assembly allocated to the Committee 31 substantive and 3 procedural agenda items. With the exception of the item relating to election officers, all those agenda items fall under 3 of the headings corresponding to the priorities of the organization, namely promotion of justice and international law, drug control, crime prevention and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and organizational, administrative, and other matters. I will introduce the reports of the Sixth Committee on the various agenda items in the order in which they fall under those 3 headings. Mr. President, under the heading Promotion of Justice and International Law, the Sixth Committee considered 12 agenda items and adopted 12 draft resolutions. resolutions and one decision recommended to the General Assembly for adoption. I first invite the General Assembly to consider Agenda Item 76, Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts. Document A/AD/446 contains the report on this agenda item, and the draft resolution recommended to the General Assembly for adoption is reproduced in paragraph thereof. Under the terms of the draft resolution, the General Assembly would commend once again the Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts to the attention of governments and request the Secretary-General to invite governments to submit written comments on future action on the Articles and to update the compilation of decisions of international courts, tribunals, and other bodies referring to the Articles, as well as the technical report listing in a tabular format the references to the Articles contained in the compilation of decisions of international courts, tribunals, and other bodies referring to the Articles. The Assembly would also encourage Member States to hold an informal commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Articles during the 81st session of the Assembly and to continue the substantive dialogue on the topic on an informal basis during the period prior to the 83rd session of the Assembly. Finally, the Assembly would recall the comments and information submitted by governments, as well as the relevant reports by the Secretary-General, and decide that the Working Group of the 6th Committee on the agenda item should hold 4 meetings over consecutive days at the 83rd session of the Assembly. The report on Agenda Item 77, Criminal Accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission is contained in document A/80/447, and the draft resolution recommended to the General Assembly for adoption is reproduced in paragraph 10 thereof. Under the draft resolution, the Assembly would affirm and elaborate on the various measures aimed at ensuring the criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission and set out a variety of mechanisms intended to increase and enhance the information enabling member states to address the topic. The Assembly would express its deep concern at the low number of cases that have been investigated by member states following referrals by the United Nations. The Assembly would welcome the work of the Special Coordinator on Improving the United Nations Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, as well as of the offices of the Victims' Rights Advocate and and would request the Secretary-General, within existing resources, to continue to update Member States on progress with respect to the implementation of the mandates for both offices. The Assembly would also call upon all entities of the United Nations, including funds, programs, and specialized agencies as appropriate, to inform and to cooperate fully with the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat in all cases involving allegations that a crime may have been committed by a United Nations official or expert on mission. In addition, the Assembly would urge the United Nations to cooperate with states in order to recover financial losses and proceeds of crime that relate to crimes committed by United Nations officials and experts on mission as appropriate. The report on Agenda Item 78, Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law on the work of its 58th session is contained in document A/40/448. The 6th Committee recommended 2 draft resolutions for adoption by the General Assembly, which are reproduced in paragraph 10 of the report. In the first draft resolution, the Assembly would commend the Commission for the approval or adoption of a number of its products, note with interest the progress made by the Commission and its working group in several areas, and welcome the decisions taken by the Commission regarding its future work. The Assembly would also decide to allocate one additional one-week session per year for a period of 2 years from 2026 to 2027, and additional support to the Commission to allow its Working Group III to continue to finalize its work with respect to investor-state dispute settlement reform. The second draft resolution relates specifically to the United Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents, by which the Assembly would adopt the Convention and authorize a ceremony for the opening for signature of the Convention to be held in the second half of 2026 in Accra. The report on Agenda Item 79, United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination, and Wider Appreciation of International Law, is to be found in document A/ A/80/449, and the draft resolution recommended by the 6th Committee is reproduced in paragraph 7 thereof. Under the terms of the draft resolution, the Assembly would, inter alia, authorize the Secretary-General to organize, conduct, and award fellowships for the 3 United Nations regional courses in international law and the International Law Fellowship Program to maintain and further develop the United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law, and to publish and disseminate legal texts and websites maintained by the Office of Legal Affairs, to be financed from provisions in the regular budget of the organization. The report on agenda item 80, Report of the International Law Commission on the Work of Its 76th Session, is contained in document A/80/450. Paragraph 9 of this document reproduces the draft resolution recommended to the General Assembly. Under the draft resolution, the Assembly would, inter alia, express its appreciation to the International Law Commission for the work accomplished at its 76th session, welcome the completion of the work of the Commission on the topic sea level rise in relation to international law, and take note of its adoption of the final report of the study group of the topic, and without setting a precedent, decide to continue its consideration of the legal aspects of the topic during its consideration of the report of the Commission on the work of its 77th session. The Assembly would take note of the inclusion of new topics in both the Commission's program of work and its long-term program of work and recommend that the Commission continue its work on the topics in its current program, taking into account the comments and observations of governments. The Assembly would emphasize that no precedent has been established by the reduction of the length of the 76th session of the Commission and decide that the 77th session of the Commission shall be held from 20 April to 29 May 2026, or from 27 April to 5 June 2026, and from 29 June to 7 August 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York or at the United Nations office at Geneva, with due consideration given to the facilitation, the participation of member states, and to the most cost-effective location, and would stress the importance of having a 12-week session in 2 parts. It would also decide, without prejudice to the budgetary prerogatives of the Fifth Committee or to the authority of the Secretary-General, that no exceptional measures affecting the duration of the 77th session should be taken by the Secretariat without consultation with the Bureau of the Sixth Committee. Document A/80/451 contains the report on Agenda Item 81, Crimes Against Humanity, and the draft decision recommended to the General Assembly for adoption is reproduced in paragraph 7 thereof. Under the terms of the draft decision, the Assembly would decide, inter alia, that the 2nd session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity shall be held over 4 days from 12 to 15 April 2027. The report on Agenda Item 82, Diplomatic Protection, is contained in document A/80/452 under the terms of the draft resolution reproduced in paragraph 7 of the report, the Assembly would, inter alia, commend the Articles on Diplomatic Protection to the attention of governments and invite them to submit written comments to the Secretary-General, including comments concerning the recommendation by the International Law Commission to elaborate a convention based on the Articles. The Assembly would also decide to continue to examine the question of a convention on diplomatic protection. or any other appropriate action on the basis of the Articles at its 83rd session, and encourages all Member States to continue the substantive dialogue on an informal basis during the period prior to that session. The report on Agenda Item 83, Report of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization, is contained in document A/63. 80/453, and the related draft resolution is reproduced in paragraph 10 thereof. Under the terms of the draft resolution, the Assembly would inter alia request the Special Committee to continue its consideration of all proposals concerning the question of the maintenance of international peace and security, and to keep on its agenda the question of peaceful settlement of disputes between Moreover, it would invite member states to focus their comments during the thematic debate at the next session of the Special Committee on the subtopic exchange of information on state practices regarding the use of adaptation or combination of traditional means. The report on agenda item 84, the rule of law at the national and international levels, is contained in document A/E. Under the terms of the draft resolution, which is reproduced in paragraph 8 of the report, the Assembly would, inter alia, reaffirm the imperative of upholding and promoting the rule of law at the international level in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, recall the importance of the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning friendly relations cooperation among states in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and stress the importance of adherence to the rule of law at the national level. The Assembly would request the Secretary-General to submit in a timely manner the next annual report on United Nations rule of law activities, addressing in a balanced manner the national and international dimensions of the rule of law. The Assembly would also invite member states to focus their comments during the upcoming Sixth Committee debate to be held at the 81st session on the subtopic Enhancing the Rule of Law by Strengthening the Cooperation Between the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly and the International Law Commission. The report on Agenda Item 85, The Scope and Application of the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction, is contained in document A/80/ And the draft resolution recommended to the General Assembly for adoption is reproduced in paragraph 9 thereof. By the terms of the draft resolution, the General Assembly would reiterate its decision to establish a working group of the Sixth Committee at its 81st session to continue the discussion on the topic and consider and comment on the question how the principle of universal jurisdiction is distinct from other related concepts. The Assembly would invite member states and relevant observers to submit information and observations on the scope and application of universal jurisdiction, including, where appropriate, information on the relevant applicable international treaties and on their national legal rules and judicial practice, and request the Secretary-General to prepare and submit at its 81st session session a report based on such information and observations. The report on Agenda Item 86, Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters, is contained in document A/80/456, and the draft resolution recommended to the General Assembly for adoption is reproduced in paragraph 10 of the report. Under the terms of the draft resolution, In its resolution, the Assembly would, inter alia, recall that in its Resolution 79/128, it decided to elaborate and conclude a legally binding instrument on the protection of persons in the event of disasters, without prejudice to the legal effects of any particular provisions contained therein, by the end of 2027. The Assembly would decide to convene the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters to meet for 3 weeks from 25 January to 12 February 2027 in Manila, and if necessary, for a further 2 weeks in August 2027. The Assembly would also decide to convene a preparatory committee for the conference to meet from 31 August to 4 September 2026, inter alia to refer the consolidated text, including the draft articles and the proposals submitted by governments prepared at the resumed session of the 6th Committee held in accordance with Resolution 79/128, to the Conference. The Assembly would also refer to the Conference for its consideration, together with the commentaries to the draft articles prepared by the International Law Commission, as well as the written comments and observations of governments all the views expressed in debates of the Sixth Committee on this topic, while noting the report of the Working Group of the Sixth Committee convened at the 77th and 78th sessions and the recommendation of the Commission. The conference and the preparatory committee would be open to all states members of the United Nations and members of the specialized agencies, as well as to observers having received a standing invitation to participate in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly. The Assembly would also decide that attendance at the Preparatory Committee and the Conference as observers will also be open to relevant non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council in accordance with the provisions of Council Resolution 1996/1. 3 of July 25, 1996, and that the Preparatory Committee would decide on the participation of stakeholders other than those in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, including on the modalities for such decision and participation on the basis of a list of relevant non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector to be prepared by the Secretariat. The Secretary-General would be requested, inter alia, to provide the Conference and all the preparatory committee with the necessary assistance for the performance of their work, including Secretariat services and the provision of essential background information and relevant documents, including summary records and United Nations media coverage, and to arrange for support to be provided by the Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat. The Assembly would also recognize the importance of ensuring the availability of adequate resources to ensure the widest possible and effective participation in the conference, and accordingly invite member states, international financial institutions, donor agencies, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and natural and juridical persons to make earmarked financial contributions to the trust fund established by the Secretary-General for the Office of Legal Affairs to support the promotion of international law, and authorize the Secretary-General to disburse funds from such contributions to that trust fund for the purpose of assisting developing countries, in particular the least developed countries and small island developing states in attending the conference. The Assembly would also decide that the Sixth Committee will resume its session from 6 to 10 April 2026 within the framework of a working group of the Sixth Committee in accordance with Resolution 79/128. The report on Agenda Item 87, Strengthening and Promoting the International treaty framework is to be found in document A/80/457, and the draft resolution is reproduced in paragraph 7 thereof. Under the terms of the draft resolution, the General Assembly would, inter alia, recall Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations and reaffirm the importance of the registration and publication of treaties, as well well as of their accessibility. In addition, the Assembly would decide to undertake a regular thematic debate in the Sixth Committee to foster a technical exchange of views on practice relating to the strengthening and promoting of the international treaty framework. Mr. President, I shall now turn to the second heading: Drug Control, Crime Prevention, and Combating International Terrorism in All Its Forms and Manifestations, under which the Sixth Committee considered Agenda Item 109, Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. The relevant report is contained in document A/80/458, and the draft resolution recommended to the General Assembly for adoption is reproduced in paragraph 9 thereof. Under the terms of the draft resolution, the Assembly would, inter alia, decide to recommend that the Sixth Committee at its 81st session establish a working group with a view to finalizing the process on the draft Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, as well as discussions on the item included in its agenda by Assembly Resolution 54/110 concerning the question of convening a high-level conference under the auspices of the United Nations. Mr. President, under the 3rd and final heading, Organizational, Administrative, and Other Matters, the 6th Committee considered 18 substantive and 2 procedural items. Agenda Item 146, Administration of Justice at the United Nations, was allocated to the 5th and 6th Committees. The view of the The recommendations of the 6th Committee on this item were transmitted to the 5th Committee through a letter from the President of the General Assembly dated 21 November 2025 and are annexed to document A/C.5/80/14. The report on agenda item 160, Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country, is contained in document A/80/462, under the draft resolution recommended to the General Assembly for adoption, which is reproduced in paragraph 8 of the report, the Assembly would, inter alia, strongly urge the host country to remove all travel restrictions imposed by it against representatives of certain members— member states and personnel of certain missions and staff members of the Secretariat of certain nationalities. The Assembly would also express serious concern regarding multiple cases of denial, non-issuance, and late issuance of entry visas, in particular to delegates participating in high-level events, including the non-issuance of a visa to a president and a number of high-ranking officials and other representatives for the general debate of the 80th session of the General Assembly. The Assembly would reiterate its request to the Secretary-General to give the most serious consideration and take any appropriate steps under Section 21 of the Headquarters Agreement and intensify efforts to expedite resolution of issues that remained unsolved. The Chair made the following remarks before concluding the consideration of this agenda item. First, he acknowledged all the hard work and effort that had been accomplished in the Committee on Relations with the Host Country and the flexibility and constructiveness of all delegations in arriving at a consensus resolution. He further noted that an affected member state had raised the following issue during the negotiations, which was not included in the adopted resolution, namely that the United Nations Organization has a clear interest in assuring the privileges and immunities of representatives and that the rights of Representatives should be protected properly by the organization, which to that affected member state is a long-standing position of the United Nations. Finally, he expressed an opinion that the issue ought to be looked at in future sessions and addressed perhaps in the appropriate resolution, in accordance of course with established 6th Committee working methods and decision-making processes. Furthermore, the The Sixth Committee considered 16 requests for observer status in the General Assembly. It concluded the consideration of Agenda Item 163, Request for Observer Status for the Community of Democracies in the General Assembly; 170, Request for Observer Status for the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative; 174, Request for Observer Status for the International Tropical Timber Organization; and 175, for observer status for the Brazilian-Argentine Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Materials without taking action. The reports on those requests are contained in documents A/80/465, A/80/472, A/80/476, and A/80/477.

Thank you.

The committee also recommended in relation to agenda items 161, 162, 164 to 169, 171 to 173, and 176 that the Assembly defer to the 81st session the taking of a decision on the requests for observer status in the General Assembly for the Cooperation Council of the Turkic-speaking states, the Eurasian Economic Union, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Secretariat, the Global Environment Facility, the International Organizations of Employers, the International Trade Union Confederation, the Boao Forum for Asia, the International Parliamentarians Congress, the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development, the Islamic Organization for Food Security, the African Export-Import Bank, and the Climate Vulnerable Forum. The reports on those requests are contained in document A/80/463, and the relevant draft decision is reproduced in paragraph 13 thereof. Concerning the 2 procedural items, namely agenda item 121, revitalization of the work of the General Assembly, and Agenda Item 137, Program Planning. The report under Agenda Item 121 containing the provisional program of work of the Sixth Committee for the 81st session is to be found in document A/80/459. The draft decision by which the Assembly would take note of the provisional program of work is reproduced in paragraph 6 of the report. The report on Agenda Item 137 is contained in document A/80/460, and no further action by the Assembly is recommended. Mr. President, the draft resolutions and the draft decisions relating to the agenda items under all 3 headings were adopted by the Sixth Committee without a vote, and it is my hope that the General Assembly will do the same. I wish to inform the Assembly that there is no report regarding Agenda Item 5, Election of the Officers of the Main Committees. Consistent with previous practice, the election of the officers of the Sixth Committee for the 81st Session will be taken up at a later stage in the course of the current session. Mr. President, I wish to conclude by stating that it has been a It is a distinct honor and privilege for me to represent the Western European and Other Group in the Bureau and to serve as rapporteur of the Sixth Committee at this session. Allow me to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the chair of the Sixth Committee, Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo of the Philippines, for his dedicated work and for his commendable leadership of the committee, as well as the other members of the Bureau, Estela Mercedes Nzé Manzogo of Equatorial Guinea, Mr. Marek Zukal of Czech Republic, and Ms. Lucía Teresa Solano Ramírez of Colombia for their close support and cooperation. I also wish to thank all the delegates and colleagues for their valuable contributions to the success of the session. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the Secretariat of the Sixth Committee, the Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs, for its efficient and valuable support and for the competent and professional advice provided throughout the session. I thank you, Mr. President.


GA · President [3:06:31]:

I thank the rapporteur of the Committee for a very comprehensive report. The positions of delegations regarding the recommendations of the committee have been made clear in the committee and are reflected in relevant official records. Therefore, if there is no proposal under Rule 66 of the Rules of Procedure, I shall take it that the Assembly decides not to discuss the reports of the committee which are before the Assembly today. It's so decided. Statements will therefore be limited to explanations Explanations of votes. We will proceed to take decisions in the same manner as was done in the committee unless the Secretariat is notified otherwise in advance. I should therefore hope that we may proceed to adopt without a vote on one couple those recommendations that were adopted without a vote in the committee pursuant to Resolution 79/ Members are reminded that additional co-sponsors are no longer accepted now that the draft resolutions and decisions have been adopted by the Committee. Any clarification about the co-sponsorship in the Committee should be addressed to the Secretary of the Committee. We shall now proceed to consider draft resolutions and draft decisions recommended by the Committee. Delegations wishing to make statement in explanation of vote before the vote on any proposals recommended by the committee today are invited to do so now in one intervention. After action on all of them, there will be an opportunity for statements in explanation of vote after the vote on any of them in one intervention. I now invite the Assembly to take a decision in one go on all draft resolutions and decisions adopted by the Committee without a vote. The Committee adopted without a vote on all the draft resolutions and decisions recommended in its report issued as documents A/AT/446 to 446/AT.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [3:08:49]:

Thank you. 0. 446, 2. 463. 465.

472. 476.

And 477.


GA · President [3:09:00]:

May I take it that the Assembly wishes to take— to do likewise? It's so decided. Statements in explanatory report after the vote will be, will be heard on a later date. To be announced. Before adjourning the meeting, members are informed that the consideration of Agenda Item 23 has been postponed. Other items scheduled for today will be announced in the Journal of the United Nations. The meeting is adjourned.


UN Secretariat · Secretariat [3:09:34]:

Thank you, Mr. President.