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17. The PRESIDENT:
I would like to thank the distinguished delegate of Nigeria and I now call upon the representative of the
United Republic of Tanzania.
18. Mr BAVU (United Republic of Tanzania):
Thank you, Madam President. I too would like to associate Tanzania with the others who have
supported this draft resolution presented by New Zealand. I would also like to commend Mr Marshall for having
taken up the matter in his capacity as a delegate of New Zealand, after the problems which we experienced
yesterday. My commendations would, I think, have been even greater if this action had been taken two or three
days ago. I would also like to support the amendments which were proposed by India, and of course seconded by
Nigeria. Thank you, Madam President.
19. The PRESIDENT:
Thank you very much. I now call upon the representative of Cuba.
20. Sr. HERNÁNDEZ PARDO (Cuba):
Gracias señora Presidenta: Seré breve. Agua pasada no mueve molino. Creo que el proyecto presentado,
con las enmiendas propuestas por la India, constituye una solución que muchos vieron desde el primer momento.
Pero lo importante es que se trata de un documento que, como usted decía, no sólo trata de solucionar problemas
del presente sino también posibles problemas del futuro. Mi Delegación, que como usted sabe ha realizado sobre
este tema más de una intervención, aprueba definitivamente este proyecto, con la incorporación de la enmienda
propuesta por la India. Muchas gracias.
(20) Mr HERNÁNDEZ PARDO (Cuba) (Translation from the Spanish):
Thank you, Madam President. I shall be brief. It is no good crying over spilt milk. I think the draft
resolution presented, with the amendments proposed by India, constitutes a solution that many envisaged from the
outset. But the important thing is that it is a text which, as you were saying, deals not only with the present
situation, but also with possible problems in the future. My delegation, which as you are aware has made a number
of statements on the issue, definitively endorses this draft resolution, with the amendment proposed by India.
Thank you very much.
21. The PRESIDENT:
I should like to acquaint you with the list of speakers. We have Mexico, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United
Kingdom, Kenya, Lebanon, Togo, France, Sweden, Ukraine, Zimbabwe and Saint Lucia. I would like to close the
list of speakers, because we might be able to come to a consensus. It seems to be hopeful. No one else? I now call
upon Mexico.
22. Sr. SÁNCHEZ GUTIÉRREZ (México):
Gracias, señora Presidenta: En primer lugar quisiera agradecer los esfuerzos de Nueva Zelandia, y en
especial del Sr. Marshall, para ayudarnos a superar este “impasse” en el cual nos encontramos. El proyecto de
resolución que nos presenta nos parece aceptable, ya que propone un mecanismo por el cual podemos atender las
solicitudes que se hacen a esta Conferencia General para que cumpla con sus funciones. Respecto al sexto punto,
coincidimos con la opinión de la India y Nigeria de que no es este el foro más adecuado para tratar la cuestión
que en esta ocasión se nos ha presentado. Gracias, señora Presidenta.
(22) Mr SÁNCHEZ GUTIÉRREZ (Mexico) (Translation from the Spanish):
Thank you, Madam President. I should first like to thank New Zealand, and Mr Marshall in particular, for
their efforts to help us out of this impasse. We think the draft resolution presented is acceptable, as it proposes a
mechanism for addressing the concerns that had become apparent with regard to the role of the General
Conference. We agree with India and Nigeria that paragraph 6 does not really seem to belong here. Thank you,
Madam President.
23. The PRESIDENT:
Thank you, Sir. I also thank you for your brief and very concise way of expressing yourself. I shall now
call upon Egypt.
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