Informe del secretario general sobre

AG/RES. 2870 (XLIV-O/14)

VOTE OF APPRECIATION TO THE PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENT OF

THE REPUBLIC OF PARAGUAY

(Adopted at the fourth plenary session, held on June 5, 2014)

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
CONSIDERING:
That the forty-fourth regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States was held in the city of Asunción, Paraguay, from June 3 to 5, 2014; and
That during this regular session of the General Assembly, the delegations expressed their profound gratitude to His Excellency Eladio Loizaga, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay, for the skill with which he steered the discussions, which led to the adoption of important declarations and resolutions on high-priority issues on the hemispheric agenda; and
UNDERSCORING the warm welcome extended by the Paraguayan people and Government,
RESOLVES:
1. To express its gratitude to His Excellency Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara, President of the Republic of Paraguay, and, in particular, to the citizens of Asunción, Paraguay, for the warm and generous hospitality that they showed to the participants at the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), at its forty-fourth regular session.
2. To recognize and commend His Excellency Eladio Loizaga, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay, on his able leadership as President of the forty-fourth regular session of the General Assembly.
3. To express its appreciation and gratitude to Ambassador Elisa Ruiz Diaz Bareiro, Permanent Representative of Paraguay to the OAS, the members of the Permanent Mission of Paraguay to the OAS, and the officials from the Paraguayan Foreign Ministry, whose efficiency, dedication, and professionalism contributed to the success of the forty-fourth regular session of the General Assembly.

AG/RES. 2871 (XLIV-O/14)

PLACE AND DATE OF THE FORTY-FIFTH REGULAR
SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

(Adopted at the fourth plenary session, held on June 5, 2014)

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
TAKING INTO ACCOUNT Articles 43 and 44 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly relating to the holding of regular sessions of the General Assembly and the determination of the date and place for those sessions; and
CONSIDERING:

That the General Assembly of the Organization of American States shall hold a regular session each year, preferably during the second quarter; and

That the Government of the Republic of Haiti has offered to host the forty-fifth regular session of the General Assembly of the Organization, which is to be held in 2015, as a reaffirmation of its commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the Organization of American States and as a demonstration of its firm decision to continue participating actively in strengthening the Organization,
RESOLVES:

1. 
   To determine that the forty-fifth regular session of the General Assembly be held in Pétion-Ville, Republic of Haiti, from June 7 to 9, 2015.
   

2. 
   To thank the Government of the Republic of Haiti for its generous offer to host the forty-fifth regular session of the General Assembly.
   

1. The United States is committed to the promotion and protection of and respect for human rights, and reiterates that all human rights are universal, indivisible, and interdependent and interrelated.  …

2. Idem.

3. The United States recognizes the role governments play in ensuring a child’s survival and development. While this concept is contained in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, …

4. Ecuador is of the view that effectively tackling the issue of violence against and exploitation of children as part of the Post-2015 Development Agenda calls for a diagnosis of the reality …

5. The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reiterates its reservations to the FTAA, as formulated in the declarations and plans of action of the Summits of the Americas…

6. Idem.

7. The Republic of Ecuador enters its express reservation to references to the Sixth Summit of the Americas, held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, …

8. The Government of Nicaragua considers that the reference to the Summit in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, and the appeal to strengthen the so-called “Summit of the Americas” are inappropriate, ...

9. The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reiterates its reservations to the FTAA, as formulated in the declarations and plans of action of the Summits of the Americas …

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10. The United States is committed to working with partners in the region and the international community to address climate change, including under the United Nations Framework Convention …

11. Idem.

12. The United States has consistently objected to the negotiation of new legally binding instruments against racism, racial discrimination and other forms of discrimination or intolerance…

13. While Canada supports the essence and objectives of this resolution, it opposes the references to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action adopted by the World Conference against Racism, …

14. Canada reserves its position on the necessity of creating a draft inter-American convention for the advancement and protection of the rights of older persons pending the outcome …

15. The United States remains convinced of the importance of working in the OAS and in the United Nations to address the many challenges faced by older persons in this Hemisphere ….

16. The Republic of Ecuador enters its express reservation to references to the Sixth Summit of the Americas, held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, …

17. Minutes of the Third Conference of States Parties to the Convention of Belém do Pará (MESECVI-III/doc.59/11 rev. 3, Guideline No.4), http://www.oas.org/en/mesecvi/docs/CEP3-Act-EN.doc.

18. The States of Guatemala and Ecuador declare that, pursuant to their national legislation, they recognize the right to life from the moment of conception.

19. Ecuador wishes to underscore the efforts undertaken in the United Nations and other bodies to develop a binding international instrument on human rights and transnational enterprises …

20. Ecuador and Venezuela wish to state for the record that they have serious questions as to the legitimacy of, and methods employed by, the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.

21. The United States is firmly committed to respecting and ensuring the rights of persons deprived of liberty as set forth in human rights treaties to which it is a party, and the corresponding principles …

22. The Republic of Ecuador enters its express reservation to references to the Sixth Summit of the Americas, held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, on April 14 and 15, 2012, …

23. The Governments of Nicaragua and Ecuador consider that the reference to the Summit in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, and the appeal to strengthen the so-called “Summit of the Americas”…

24. The United States has consistently objected to the negotiation of new legally binding instruments against racism, racial discrimination and other forms of discrimination or intolerance. …

25. Honduras: Recalling, among other events, the First World Summit of African Descendants, held in La Ceiba, Honduras, in August 2011.

26. Although Canada supports the essence and objectives of this resolution, it opposes the references to the Declaration and Program of Action of Durban, adopted at the World Conference…

27. The Government of Nicaragua notes with concern the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ continued use of Chapter IV to specifically target certain countries, thereby applying …

28. Ecuador has several objections to the Annual Report of the IACHR and it disapproves of the entire content of the 2013 Report of the Special Rapporteurship for Freedom of Expression, as it did the…

29. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects Chapter IV.b of the Annual Report of the IACHR, in that the criteria used in preparing it are absolutely discriminatory, discretionary, and subjective. …

30. United Nations Declaration on the Rights and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

31. The Government of Nicaragua views with concern the continuing systematic violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the world. …

32. The United States remains steadfastly committed to promoting the rule of law and supporting efforts to bring those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide to justice. …

333. The United States has consistently objected to the negotiation of new legally binding instruments against racism, racial discrimination and other forms of discrimination or intolerance …

34. The Republic of El Salvador acknowledges the efforts and contributions of the OAS Peace Fund and at the same time reiterates its commitment to the mechanisms for the peaceful settlement …

35. The Republic of Ecuador enters its express reservation to references to the Sixth Summit of the Americas, held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, …

36. The Governments of Nicaragua and Ecuador consider that the reference to the Summit in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, and the appeal to strengthen the so-called “Summit of the Americas” …

37. The Republic of Ecuador enters its express reservation to references to the Sixth Summit of the Americas, held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, …

38. The Governments of Nicaragua and Ecuador consider that the reference to the Summit in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, and the appeal to strengthen the so-called “Summit of the Americas” are inappropriate, …

39. The Republic of Ecuador enters its express reservation to references to the Sixth Summit of the Americas, held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, on April 14 and 15, 2012, …

40. The Governments of Nicaragua and Ecuador consider that the reference to the Summit in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, and the appeal to strengthen the so-called “Summit of the Americas” …

41. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is unable to join consensus on the approval of this resolution. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is of the view that the term “gender expression” is one that is not...

42. The State of Guatemala declares that it promotes and defends all human rights and, regarding the provisions of this resolution, reaffirms the equality of all human beings, as is recognized under the …

43. Ecuador declares that it promotes and defends all human rights and, regarding the provisions of this resolution, does not discriminate for any reason on the grounds of race, creed, sex …

44. The Republic of Paraguay reiterates its commitment to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international conventions concluded on the subject,…

45. The Government of Belize is unable to join consensus on this resolution, given the fact that several of the issues and principles addressed therein, directly or indirectly, are at present the subject …

46. The Government of Jamaica is unable to join the consensus on the approval of this resolution, given that the terminology of gender expression, as proposed, is ambiguous and has the potential…

47. The Government of Honduras notes its commitment to human rights and to the international conventions that it has signed to that effect. Furthermore, it does not consider itself obligated …

48. The Government of the Republic of Suriname is unable to join consensus on this resolution at this time, due to the fact that some of the terms and elements addressed in the resolution …

49. The Government of Guyana is unable to join consensus on the approval of this resolution given the fact that several of the issues addressed herein are currently the subject of deliberation …

50. In the context of existing policy and legislation, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is unable to support the resolution. However, Trinidad and Tobago is signatory to the …

51. The Government of Barbados is unable to join consensus on the approval of this resolution given that a number of the issues and terms contained in the resolution are neither reflected in its national …

52. Saint Lucia is unable to join consensus on the approval of this resolution since we are of the view that the term “gender expression” is one that is not thoroughly defined or accepted …

53. Panama will implement this resolution in accordance with the provisions contained in the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama.

54. The United States strongly supports this resolution but wishes to make one clarification as it relates to the Inter-American Convention against All Forms of Discrimination and Intolerance. …

55. Although Colombia shares this concern regarding the situation of migrants presumed to have disappeared and is aware of the need to take steps to address the problem, it holds that states’…

56^. Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Venezuela call into question the continued validity of the organs of the inter-American system that are concerned with defense issues given their origins, nature, scope, ….

57. The United States considers that while some issues at the OAS are cross-cutting, other issues are clearly the responsibilities of specific committees that have competence ...

58. Ibid.

59. The Government of Nicaragua considers that given the crosscutting nature of security in its different dimensions, an integral approach is required that permits the implementation of public policies …

60. Cf., footnote 2.

61. The United States will continue to support OAS efforts to eliminate the humanitarian threat of all remaining landmines and declare countries “mine-impact-free.” Additionally, …

62. The United States did not support establishment of the Open-ended Working Group, and did not participate in its meetings. Such non-consensus efforts will not advance the cause of …

63. The Governments of Nicaragua and Bolivia are committed to preventing, combating and eradicating illicit trafficking in firearms. By virtue of their commitment to peace and citizen security, …

64. The Republic of Ecuador formalized its withdrawal from the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) on March 11, 2014. For that reason the Republic of Ecuador is not a party to the consensus …

65. Cf., footnote 4.

66. The United States reserves with regard to all references to “food sovereignty.” Food sovereignty is not a well-understood term.  There is no single or widely shared definition of this concept. …

67. The United States and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines believe that other organizations, such as the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture and the ….

68. St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues to support efforts at achieving food and nutrition security at the local, regional, hemispheric and global levels. It is, however, unable to support repeated calls …

69. Barbados continues to support efforts at achieving food and nutrition security at the local, regional, hemispheric and global levels. It is, however unable to support calls for the promotion of a concept,…

70. Canada attaches great importance to the efforts by OAS member states to achieve food and nutrition security for all, which remains a significant challenge in the Hemisphere. …

71. Until there is an international definition of the concept of “food sovereignty,” Chile believes that the concept cannot be linked to food security or to the right to food.

72. The Republic of Paraguay does not recognize the scope of the term “food sovereignty” while no agreed international definition exists.