Sixth Committee (Legal) — 77th session
Summaries of meetings
46th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.46)
1 June 2023 | 12:30 pm | GA Hall | 
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Election of the officers of the Main Committees: election of the Chair and the Bureau of the Sixth Committee at the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly – Item 5
Mr. Edgar Daniel Leal Matta, Vice-Chair of the Sixth Committee, opened the meeting.
The Committee elected, by acclamation, His Excellency Mr. Suriya Chindawongse (Thailand) as its Chair for the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly.
The Committee also elected, by acclamation, Ms. Alis Lungu (Romania), Mr. Jhon Guerra Sansonetti (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela), and Mr. Enrico Milano (Italy) as Vice-Chairs, as well as Mr. Moussa Mohamed Moussa (Djibouti) as the Rapporteur, of the Sixth Committee for the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly.
The Committee thus concluded its work for the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly.
45th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.45)
14 April 2023 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Conf. Rm. 4 | Webcast
Crimes against humanity – Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
The Chair, H.E. Mr. Pedro Comissário Afonso (Mozambique), made a statement.
The co-facilitators, Mr. Edgar Daniel Leal Matta (Guatemala), Ms. Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir (Iceland) and Ms. Sarah Zahirah Ruhama (Malaysia) presented an oral report.
The representatives of Singapore, Cameron, Egypt and Gambia spoke.
The Committee took note of the oral report delivered by the co-facilitators.
The Chair made a concluding statement.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 78.
The Chair declared the resumed session of the Sixth Committee closed.
44th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.44)
13 April 2023 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Conf. Rm. 4 | Webcast
Crimes against humanity – Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
A statement in connection with the fifth cluster (Safeguards (draft articles 5, 11 and 12)) was made by the representative of Sierra Leone.
The representative of Cameroon spoke in the interactive format.
The representatives of Slovakia and Nigeria, as well as a representative of the Secretariat, also spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 78.
43rd plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.43)
13 April 2023 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Conf. Rm. 4 | Webcast
Crimes against humanity – Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
A statement in connection with the fourth cluster (International Measures (draft articles 13, 14 and 15 (and annex))) was made by the representative of Israel.
Statements in connection with the fifth cluster (Safeguards (draft articles 5, 11 and 12)) were made by the representatives of: the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries North Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the potential candidate country Georgia and the EFTA country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area, aligned themselves with the statement)), Finland (on behalf of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden)), Egypt, Germany, the Czech Republic, Malta, Colombia, Jordan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Brazil, Portugal, Italy, Cameroon, Australia, Romania, Japan, the United States of America, Poland, Mexico, Chile, Singapore, Canada, the Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, Belgium, Argentina, Mozambique, New Zealand and China.
A statement was also made by the observer for the State of Palestine.
The representatives of Cameroon, Malta, France and India spoke in the interactive format.
A briefing on the recommendation of the International Law Commission was given by the Secretariat.
The representatives of Mexico, Portugal, Egypt, China and Colombia spoke.
42nd plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.42)
12 April 2023 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Conf. Rm. 4 | Webcast
Crimes against humanity – Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
Statements in connection with the third cluster (National Measures (draft articles 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)) were made by the representatives of: Türkiye, Brazil (cluster 2 | cluster 3), Ethiopia, the Gambia, El Salvador, and China.
A statement was also made by the observer for the State of Palestine.
The representatives of the European Union and Singapore spoke in the interactive format.
Statements in connection with the fourth cluster (International Measures (draft articles 13, 14 and 15 (and annex)) were made by the representatives of: the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries North Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the potential candidate country Georgia and the EFTA country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area, aligned themselves with the statement)), Iceland (on behalf of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden)), Germany, Czechia, Colombia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Brazil, Portugal, Slovakia, Italy, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Australia, Romania, Japan, the United States of America, Mexico, Qatar, Belgium, Chile, Canada, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Republic of Korea and China.
A statement was also made by the observer for the State of Palestine.
The representatives of Singapore, Cameroon, Senegal and Nigeria spoke in the interactive format.
41st plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.41)
12 April 2023 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Conf. Rm. 4 | Webcast
Crimes against humanity – Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
Statements in connection with the third cluster (National Measures (draft articles 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)) were made by the representatives of: the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries North Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the potential candidate country Georgia and the EFTA country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area, aligned themselves with the statement)), Sweden (on behalf of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden)), Egypt, the Philippines, Germany, the Czech Republic, Colombia, Jordan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Austria, Portugal, Slovakia, Italy, Sierra Leone, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Cameroon, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Romania, Japan, the United States of America, Argentina, Mexico, Qatar, Belgium, Chile, Singapore, Canada, the Russian Federation and Sri Lanka.
The representatives of Egypt, India, Portugal, Singapore, Saudi Arabia spoke in the interactive format.
40th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.40)
11 April 2023 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Conf. Rm. 4 | Webcast
Crimes against humanity – Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
Statements in connection with the second cluster (Definition and general obligations (draft articles 2, 3 and 4)) were made by the representatives of: Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Australia, Israel, Liechtenstein, Jordan, Indonesia, Romania, Japan, the United States of America, the Republic of Korea, Argentina, Mexico, Qatar, Sri Lanka, China, the Gambia, New Zealand, Colombia, the Russian Federation, Belgium, Chile, Singapore, Canada, Türkiye, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Peru and the Syrian Arab Republic.
A statement was also made by the observer for the State of Palestine.
The representatives of Malta, Australia, Egypt, the Czech Republic, Cameroon, Brazil and the Co-facilitator (Ms. Sarah Zahirah Ruhama (Malaysia)) spoke in the interactive format.39th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.39)
11 April 2023 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Conf. Rm. 4 | Webcast
Crimes against humanity – Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
Statements in connection with the first cluster (Introductory provisions (preamble and draft article 1)) were made by the representatives of: Singapore, Canada, the Russian Federation, New Zealand, Peru, Argentina, Slovakia and Eritrea.
A statement was also made by the observer for the State of Palestine.
The representatives of Cameroon, Nigeria, Egypt, Slovakia, El Salvador, Portugal, Mexico, Switzerland and the Gambia, as well as the observer for the State of Palestine and the Co-facilitator (Ms. Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir (Iceland)), spoke in the interactive format.
Statements in connection with the second cluster (Definition and general obligations (draft articles 2, 3 and 4)) were made by the representatives of: the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries North Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the potential candidate country Georgia and the EFTA country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area, aligned themselves with the statement)), Sweden (on behalf of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden)), Latvia (on behalf of the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania)), Egypt, Germany, Czechia, El Salvador, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Switzerland, Cuba, Austria, Portugal, Slovakia and Italy.
The representatives of India, Egypt and Nigeria, and the Co-facilitator (Mr. Edgar Daniel Leal Matta (Guatemala)) spoke in the interactive format.
38th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.38)
10 April 2023 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Conf. Rm. 4 | Webcast
Crimes against humanity – Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
Statements in connection with the first cluster (Introductory provisions (preamble and draft article 1)) were made by the representatives of Australia, Ireland, El Salvador, Israel, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Austria, Romania, Japan, India, the United States of America, Slovenia, Poland, Mexico, Qatar, Bangladesh, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the Gambia, the Russian Federation, Belgium, Chile, the Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon.
The representative of Cameroon spoke in the interactive format.
37th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.37)
10 April 2023 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Conf. Rm. 4 | Webcast
The Chair, H.E. Mr. Pedro Comissário Afonso (Mozambique), opened the meeting and made a statement.
The Committee observed a moment of silence in memory of Benjamin Ferencz.
Organization of work
The Chair made a statement.
The Chair recalled resolution 77/249 and drew the attention of the Committee to the proposal of the Bureau for the programme of work and the working arrangements to be followed at both the present and seventy-eighth sessions, available on the website of the Sixth Committee.
The co-facilitators, Ms. Sarah Zahirah Ruhama (Malaysia), Ms. Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir (Iceland) and Mr. Edgar Daniel Leal Matta (Guatemala), spoke.
The Committee adopted its programme of work and working arrangements on the basis of the proposal of the Bureau.
Crimes against humanity – Item 78
The Committee resumed its consideration of agenda item 78.
Statements in connection with thematic cluster 1 (Introductory provisions (preamble and draft article 1)) were made by the representatives of: the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries North Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the potential candidate country Georgia and the EFTA country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area, align themselves with the statement)), Denmark (on behalf of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden)), Latvia (on behalf of the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania)), Egypt, the Philippines, Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, Malta, China, Colombia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Brazil, Hungary, Cuba, Portugal, Slovakia, Italy, Cameroon, Sierra Leone and Türkiye.
The Co-facilitator (Ms. Sverrisdottír (Iceland)) and the representatives of Brazil, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Colombia and Portugal spoke in the interactive format.
36th plenary meeting
18 November 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts – Item 73
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 73.
The representative of Brazil introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.17, on behalf of the Bureau.
The Secretary of the Committee made a statement regarding the financial implications of draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.17.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.17, without a vote.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 73.
Criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission – Item 74
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 74.
The representative of Bangladesh introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.5, on behalf of the Bureau.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.5, without a vote.
The representatives of Canada (on behalf of Canada, El Salvador, the European Union and its member States, Georgia, Iceland, North Macedonia, Norway, the Republic of Moldova, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America) and El Salvador spoke in explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolution.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 74.
United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law – Item 76
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 76.
The representative of Ghana introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.15, on behalf of the Bureau.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.15, without a vote.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 76.
Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Item 77
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
The Bureau coordinator on the topic “Peremptory norms of general international law (jus cogens)”, Mr. Matús Košuth (Slovakia), spoke.
The Vice-Chair made a statement.
The representative of Colombia introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.16, on behalf of the Bureau, and orally revised it.
The Secretary of the Committee made a statement regarding the financial implications of draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.16.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.16, as orally revised, without a vote.
The representative of South Africa (on behalf of Colombia, El Salvador, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Uganda) spoke in explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolution.
The representative of Mexico introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.22, on behalf of the Bureau.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.22, without a vote.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 77.
Diplomatic protection – Item 79
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 79.
The representative of Senegal introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.20, on behalf of the Bureau.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.20, without a vote.
The representative of Colombia (on behalf of Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico and Portugal) spoke in explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolution.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 79.
Status of the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts – Item 81
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 81.
The representative of Sweden, also on behalf of the sponsors, introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.19 and announced that Afghanistan, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Gambia, Lebanon, North Macedonia and Samoa had joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.19, without a vote.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 81.
Report of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization – Item 83
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 83.
The representative of Egypt introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.13, on behalf of the Bureau.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.13, without a vote.
The representative of the Philippines spoke in explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolution.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 83.
The scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction – Item 85
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 85.
The representative of Mauritius introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.21, on behalf of the Bureau.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.21, without a vote.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 85.
Measures to eliminate international terrorism – Item 112
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 112.
The representative of Canada introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.18, on behalf of the Bureau.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.18, without a vote.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 112.
Administration of justice at the United Nations – Item 149
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 149.
The representative of Georgia introduced, on behalf of the Bureau, a draft letter from the Chair of the Sixth Committee to the President of the General Assembly, including a request that it be brought to the attention of the Chair of the Fifth Committee and circulated as a document of the General Assembly.
The Committee authorized its Chair to sign the letter and send it to the President of the General Assembly.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 149.
Crimes against humanity – Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
The representative of the Gambia, also on behalf of the sponsors, introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.4 and announced that Comoros, Djibouti, Japan, Samoa and Uganda had joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.4, without a vote.
The representative of Singapore spoke in explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolution. The representative of the observer delegation of the State of Palestine also spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 78 during the main part of the seventy-seventh session.
Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country – Item 168
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 168.
The representative of Cyprus, also on behalf of the sponsors, introduced draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.14.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.14, without a vote.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 168.
Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly – Item 124
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 124.
The Vice-Chair introduced draft decision A/C.6/77/L.24, on behalf of the Bureau, and orally revised it.
The Committee adopted draft decision A/C.6/77/L.24, as orally revised, without a vote.
The Committee concluded its consideration of agenda item 124.
Programme planning – item 139
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 139.
The Committee concluded its consideration of agenda item 139.
Election of the officers of the Main Committees – item 5
The Vice-Chair of the Committee made a statement.
Conclusion of the consideration of the substantive items for the seventy-seventh session
The Vice-Chair of the Committee made a concluding statement.
The Committee thus concluded its work during the main part of the seventy-seventh session.
35th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.35)
10 November 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Measures to eliminate international terrorism – Item 112
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 112.
Mr. Michael Kanu (Sierra Leone) presented an oral report on the work of the Working Group, on behalf of the Chair of the Working Group, Mr. Rohan Perera (Sri Lanka).
The Committee took note of the report.
Criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission – Item 74
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 74.
The Chair of the Working Group, Ms. Aahde Lahmiri (Morocco), presented an oral report on the work of the Working Group.
The Committee took note of the report.
The scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction – Item 85
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 85.
The Chair of the Working Group, Mr. Gustavo Ramírez Baca (Costa Rica), presented an oral report on the work of the Working Group.
The Committee took note of the report.
Responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts – Item 73
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 73.
The Chair of the Working Group, Mr. Vinícius Cançado Trindade (Brazil), presented an oral report on the work of the Working Group.
The Committee took note of the report.
The law of transboundary aquifers – Item 86
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 86.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.12 without a vote.
The representative of Brazil spoke in explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolution.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 86.
Observer status for the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States in the General Assembly – Item 169
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 169.
The Committee decided to recommend that the General Assembly defer a decision on the request for observer status for the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States in the General Assembly to the seventy-eighth session of the Assembly.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 169.
Observer status for the Eurasian Economic Union in the General Assembly – Item 170
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 170.
The Committee decided to recommend that the General Assembly defer a decision on the request for observer status for the Eurasian Economic Union in the General Assembly to the seventy-eighth session of the Assembly.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 170.
Observer status for the Community of Democracies in the General Assembly – Item 171
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 171.
The Committee decided to recommend that the General Assembly defer a decision on the request for observer status for the Community of Democracies in the General Assembly to the seventy-eighth session of the Assembly.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 171.
Observer status for the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Secretariat in the General Assembly – Item 172
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 172.
The Committee decided to recommend that the General Assembly defer a decision on the request for observer status for the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Secretariat in the General Assembly to the seventy-eighth session of the Assembly.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 172.
Observer status for the Global Environment Facility in the General Assembly – Item 173
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 173.
The Committee decided to recommend that the General Assembly defer a decision on the request for observer status for the Global Environment Facility in the General Assembly to the seventy-eighth session of the Assembly.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 173.
Observer status for the International Organization of Employers in the General Assembly – Item 174
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 174.
The Committee decided to recommend that the General Assembly defer a decision on the request for observer status for the International Organization of Employers in the General Assembly to the seventy-eighth session of the Assembly.
The Committee concluded its consideration of agenda item 174.
Observer status for the International Trade Union Confederation in the General Assembly – item 175
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 175.
The Committee decided to recommend that the General Assembly defer a decision on the request for observer status for the International Trade Union Confederation in the General Assembly to the seventy-eighth session of the Assembly.
The Committee concluded its consideration of agenda item 175.
Observer status for the Boao Forum for Asia in the General Assembly – Item 176
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 176.
The Committee decided to recommend that the General Assembly defer a decision on the request for observer status for the Boao Forum for Asia in the General Assembly to the seventy-eighth session of the Assembly.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 176.
Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly – Item 124
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 124.
The vice-Chair introduced the draft provisional programme of work for the Committee during its seventy-eighth session.
Statements were made by the representatives of El Salvador (also on behalf of Colombia, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Portugal and Sierra Leone), Egypt, Cuba, Sierra Leone and Algeria.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 124.
34th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.34)
7 November 2022 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Report of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization – Item 83
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 83.
Statements were made by the representatives of Cuba, the Philippines and the Sudan.
The coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Mr. Ahmed Abdelaziz (Egypt), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 83.
Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country – Item 168
The Committee commenced its consideration of agenda item 168.
The Chair of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country introduced the Report of the Committee (A/77/26).
Statements were made by the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement), the European Union (also on behalf of its Member States (the Candidate Countries Türkiye, Montenegro, Serbia, the Republic of Moldova, the country of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Georgia, aligned themselves with the statement)), the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela [in English] (on behalf of Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations), the Islamic Republic of Iran, Belarus, China, Singapore, Cuba, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Russian Federation, the Syrian Arab Republic and the United States of America.
The coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Mr. Haris Chrysostomou (Cyprus), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 168.
Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law on the work of its fifty-fifth session – Item 75
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 75.
The representative of Austria announced that the Russian Federation had joined in sponsoring the draft resolution A/C.6/76/L.7.
The Committee adopted draft resolutions A/C.6/77/L.7, A/C.6/77/L.8 and A/C.6/77/L.9, without a vote.
The Committee concluded its consideration of agenda item 75.
Consideration of prevention of transboundary harm from hazardous activities and allocation of loss in the case of such harm – Item 80
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 80.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.11, without a vote.
The Committee concluded its consideration of agenda item 80.
Consideration of effective measures to enhance the protection, security and safety of diplomatic and consular missions and representatives – Item 82
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 82.
The representative of Finland announced that Azerbaijan, Canada, Latvia and Lithuania had joined in sponsoring the draft resolution A/C.6/76/L.6.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.6, without a vote.
The Committee concluded its consideration of agenda item 82.
The rule of law at the national and international levels – Item 84
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 84.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.10, without a vote.
The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic spoke in explanation of position after the adoption of the draft resolution.
The Committee concluded its consideration of agenda item 82.
The law of transboundary aquifers – Item 86
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 86.
The representative of Israel introduced the draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.12, on behalf of the Bureau.
33rd plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.33)
3 November 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Report of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization – Item 83
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 83.
The Chair of the 2022 session of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization introduced the report of the Special Committee.
The Senior Political Affairs Officer, Security Council Practices and Charter Research Branch of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs made a statement on the status of the Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council.
The Director of the Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs made a statement [in English] on the status [in English] of the Repertory of Practice of United Nations Organs.
Statements were made by the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement), the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, as well as Georgia, Monaco and San Marino aligned themselves with the statement)), the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela [in English] (on behalf of Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations), Ukraine (also on behalf of Georgia and the Republic of Moldova), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States of America, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Egypt, China, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, India, Qatar, Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Oman, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Azerbaijan, Morocco (on behalf of the African Group), Algeria, Nigeria, Eritrea and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
A statement was also made by the observer of the State of Palestine.
The representatives of the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea spoke in the exercise of the right of reply.
32nd plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.32)
3 November 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Observer status for the Digital Cooperation Organization in the General Assembly – Item 177
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 177.
The representative of Saudi Arabia announced that Lesotho, Mauritania, Qatar and Uganda had joined in sponsoring the draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.2.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.2, without a vote.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 177.
Observer status for the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization in the General Assembly – Item 178
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 178.
The Committee adopted draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.3, without a vote.
The representative of the Plurinational State of Bolivia made a statement.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 178.
Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law on the work of its fifty-fifth session – Item 75
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 75.
The representative of Austria, also on behalf of the sponsors, introduced the draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.7 and announced that Ghana, Honduras and Lesotho had joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
The representative of Thailand introduced the draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.8, on behalf of the Bureau.
The representative of Singapore introduced the draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.9, on behalf of the Bureau.
Consideration of prevention of transboundary harm from hazardous activities and allocation of loss in the case of such harm – Item 80
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 80.
The representative of the Czech Republic introduced the draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.11, on behalf of the Bureau.
Consideration of effective measures to enhance the protection, security and safety of diplomatic and consular missions and representatives – Item 82
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 82.
The representative of Finland, also on behalf of the sponsors, introduced the draft resolution contained in A/C.6/77/L.6 and announced that Estonia, Ireland, Lesotho and Luxembourg had joined in sponsoring the draft resolution.
The rule of law at the national and international levels – Item 84
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 84.
The representative of Mexico introduced the draft resolution A/C.6/77/L.10, on behalf of the Bureau.
United Nations common system – Item 145
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 145.
The representative of Iceland introduced a draft letter from the Chair of the Sixth Committee to the President of the General Assembly, including a request that it be brought to the attention of the Chair of the Fifth Committee and circulated as a document of the General Assembly.
The Committee authorized its Chair to sign the letter and send it to the President of the General Assembly.
The Committee thus concluded its consideration of agenda item 145.
Diplomatic protection – Item 79
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 79.
Statements were made by the representatives of: Australia (on behalf of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand (CANZ)), Singapore, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Belarus, the United States of America, Mexico, Brazil, El Salvador, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Chile, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Italy and Algeria.
The Bureau coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Mr. Cheikh Mohamadou Bamba Gueye (Senegal), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 79.
31st plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.31)
2 November 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Agenda Item 77
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
Statements in connection with Cluster III (chapters VII and VIII of the Report of the Commission) were made by the Russian Federation, Thailand, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, the Federated States of Micronesia, Greece, Japan, Ecuador, Algeria, the Philippines, Türkiye, Senegal, Cuba, Sierra Leone, Croatia, New Zealand and Cameroon.
A statement was also made by the observer of the State of Palestine.
The Chair of the International Law Commission at its seventy-third session, Mr. Dire Tladi, made some concluding remarks.
The Bureau coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Ms. Lucía Solano Ramírez (Colombia), spoke.
The Bureau coordinator of the draft resolution on “Identification and legal consequences of peremptory norms of general international law (jus cogens)”, Mr Matús Košuth (Slovakia), spoke.
The Bureau coordinator of the draft resolution on “Protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts”, Ms. Natalia Jiménez Alegría (Mexico), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 77.
30th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.30)
2 November 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Agenda Item 77
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
Statements in connection with Cluster III (chapters VII and VIII of the Report of the Commission) were made by Austria, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia, Australia, Israel, Mexico, Egypt, the United States of America, El Salvador, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Romania, Slovakia, Poland, Colombia, Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Slovenia, France, Viet Nam, South Africa and Chile.
The Special Rapporteur on the topic “Succession of States in respect of State responsibility”, Mr. Pavel Šturma, made some remarks.
29th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.29)
1 November 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Agenda Item 77
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
Statements in connection with Cluster II (chapters VI and IX of the Report of the Commission) were made by the representatives of Japan, Algeria, Indonesia, the United Republic of Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, Papua New Guinea, Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Côte d'Ivoire, Peru, Nicaragua, Türkiye, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Argentina and Bulgaria.
Statements were also made by the observers for the Holy See and the State of Palestine.
The Special Rapporteur on the topic “Immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction”, Ms. Concepcion Escobar Hernandez, made some remarks.
The Co-Chairs of the Study Group on the topic “Sea-level rise in relation to international law”, Ms. Patricia Galvão Teles and Mr. Juan José Ruda Santolaria, made some remarks.
Statements in connection with Cluster III (chapters VII and VIII of the Report of the Commission) were made by Norway (on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden (Nordic Countries)), Singapore, Jordan, Italy, Portugal and Belarus.
28th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.28)
1 November 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Agenda Item 77
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
Statements in connection with Cluster II (chapters VI and IX of the Report of the Commission) were made by the representatives of Antigua and Barbuda (on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)), Israel, Samoa (on behalf of the Pacific Small Island Developing States), Cameroon, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Viet Nam, South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Russian Federation, Chile, Thailand, Egypt, Spain, the Federated States of Micronesia, Czechia, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia.
27th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.27)
28 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Agenda Item 77
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
Statements in connection with Cluster II (chapters VI and IX of the Report of the Commission) were made by the representatives of Hungary, the United States of America, Romania, Malaysia, Austria, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Germany, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Brazil, Colombia, Slovakia, Estonia, Armenia, Australia, Greece, Cuba, Portugal, the Philippines, Ireland and Netherlands.
26th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.26)
28 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Agenda Item 77
The President of the International Court of Justice made a statement.
The representatives of Colombia, Egypt, Canada, Greece, Armenia and Mozambique spoke.
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
Statements in connection with Cluster II (chapters VI and IX of the Report of the Commission) were made by the representatives of the European Union, the Bahamas (on behalf of CARICOM), Iceland (on behalf Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden (Nordic Countries)), Singapore, Poland, Slovenia, China, India, Italy, El Salvador and Belarus.
25th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.25)
27 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber |
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Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Agenda Item 77
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
Statements in connection with Cluster I (chapters I to V and X of the Report of the Commission) were made by the representatives of: Uganda, Bulgaria, Japan, Algeria, Argentina, Croatia, Nigeria, France, Türkiye, Lebanon and New Zealand.
The representatives of the observer delegations of the Holy See, the State of Palestine, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Council of Europe also spoke.
Statements were made by the Special Rapporteurs on peremptory norms of general international law (jus cogens) and on the protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts.
Statements were made by the representatives of Cyprus, Türkiye and Israel in the exercise of the right of reply.
24th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.24)
26 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Agenda Item 77
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
Statements in connection with Cluster I (chapters I to V and X of the Report of the Commission) were made by the representatives of: Armenia, Spain, Micronesia (Federated States of), Israel, Cyprus and Morocco.
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23rd plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.23)
26 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Agenda Item 77
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
Statements in connection with Cluster I (chapters I to V and X of the Report of the Commission) were made by the representatives of: Portugal, Poland, Ireland, Sierra Leone, Peru, Switzerland, Cameroon, Viet Nam, South Africa, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Russian Federation, Chile, Thailand, the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea.
22nd plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.22)
25 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-third session – Agenda Item 77
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 77.
Statements in connection with Cluster I (chapters I to V and X of the Report of the Commission) were made by the representatives of: the United States of America, Canada, the Philippines, Malaysia, Austria, India, Mexico, Egypt, Germany, Belarus, Brazil, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia, Pakistan, Romania, the Czech Republic, Colombia and Cuba.
21st plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.21)
25 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Report of the International Law Commission on the Work of its Seventy-third Session – Agenda Item 77
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 77.
The Chair of the International Law Commission at the seventy-third session made a statement introducing the Report of the Commission on the work of its seventy-third session (A/77/10).
Statements in connection with Cluster I (chapters I to V and X of the Report of the Commission) were made by the representatives of the European Union, Norway (also on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden (Nordic Countries)), Singapore, Jordan, Australia, Greece, Islamic Republic of Iran, Nigeria (on behalf of the African Group), Italy, El Salvador, China and Hungary.
20th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.20)
21 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law – Agenda Item 76
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 76.
Statements were made by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Russian Federation, Chile, Thailand, Zambia, Uganda, Sudan, Algeria, Eritrea, Nigeria and the Philippines.
Statement was also made by the observer for the State of Palestine.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 76.
19th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.19)
20 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
The law of transboundary aquifers – Agenda Item 86
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 86.
Statements were made by the representatives of: the Russian Federation, Chile, Japan, Algeria, Türkiye and the Netherlands.
The coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Yarden Rubinshtein (Israel), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 86.
United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law – Agenda Item 76
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 76.
The Chair of the Advisory Committee on the Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law made a statement.
The Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and United Nations Legal Counsel made a statement.
The Acting Secretary of the Advisory Committee on the Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law made a statement.
A statement was made by a representative of the Division of Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs.
Statements were made by the representatives of: Pakistan (also on behalf of G77 and China), the Islamic Republic of Iran (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement), Morocco (on behalf of the African Group), the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries Serbia, Albania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, as well as Georgia, aligned themselves with the statement)), Cambodia (on behalf of ASEAN), Finland (on behalf of Nordic Countries (Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden), Singapore, Colombia, the United States of America, Malaysia, Mexico, Egypt, El Salvador, Cuba, Portugal, Ireland, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Lebanon, China, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Korea and Ethiopia.
18th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.18)
19 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Consideration of effective measures to enhance the protection, security and safety of diplomatic and consular missions and representatives – Agenda Item 82
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 82.
Statements were made by the representatives of: the Russian Federation, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Japan, Belgium, Algeria, Brazil, Eritrea, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, the Netherlands and Nigeria.
The coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Virpi Laukkanen (Finland), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 82.
Consideration of prevention of transboundary harm from hazardous activities and allocation of loss in the case of such harm – Agenda Item 80
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 80.
Statements were made by the representatives of: Antigua and Barbuda (on behalf of AOSIS), New Zealand (on behalf of CANZ), Iran (Islamic Republic of), the United States of America, Mexico, Egypt, El Salvador, Portugal, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, the Russian Federation, Malaysia, Chile, Micronesia (Federated States of), Algeria, Türkiye and the Netherlands.
The coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Marek Zukal (Czechia), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 80.
The law of transboundary aquifers – Agenda Item 86
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 86.
Statements were made by the representatives of: Brazil (on behalf of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay), the United States of America, Mexico, El Salvador, Portugal and Cameroon.
17th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.17)
18 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade on the work of its fifty-fifth session – Agenda Item 75
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 75.
A statement was made by the representative of Israel.
The coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Mr. Maximilian Gorke (Austria), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 75.
Status of the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts – Agenda Item 81
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 81.
Statements were made by the representatives of Austria, Argentina, Monaco, Algeria, Azerbaijan, the Russian Federation, Israel and Morocco.
Statements were also made by the observers for the State of Palestine and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The representative of the Russian Federation spoke in the exercise of the right of reply.
The coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Ms. Julia Fielding (Sweden), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 81.
Consideration of effective measures to enhance the protection, security and safety of diplomatic and consular missions and representatives – Agenda Item 82
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 82.
Statements were made by the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement), European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, the country of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Georgia, Andorra and Monaco, aligned themselves with the statement)), the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela [in English] (on behalf of Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations), Finland (on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden)), the Islamic Republic of Iran, Belarus, the United States of America, Mexico, Egypt, China, El Salvador, Slovakia, Romania, Cuba, Sierra Leone and Cameroon.
The representative of Iraq spoke in the exercise of the right of reply.
16th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.16)
17 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade on the work of its fifty-fifth session – Agenda Item 75
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 75.
Statements were made by the representatives of the Republic of Korea, France, Algeria, Argentina, Morocco and Honduras.
The Chair of the fifty-fifth session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law made some remarks.
Status of the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts – Agenda Item 81
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 81.
Statements were made by the representatives of: the European Union, Iraq (on behalf of the Arab Group), Sweden (on behalf of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden)), Australia (on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand (CANZ)), Iran (Islamic Republic of), the United States of America, Mexico, Egypt, El Salvador, Brazil, Romania, Cuba, Portugal, Ireland, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, the Republic of Korea, Poland, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and the Dominican Republic.
Statements were made by the representatives of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Brazil in the exercise of the right of reply.
15th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.15)
17 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law on the work of its 55th session – Agenda Item 75
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 75.
The Chair of the fifty-fifth session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law made a statement.
The Director of the International Trade Law Division of the Office of Legal Affairs made a statement.
Statements were made by the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries Serbia, Albania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, as well as Georgia, aligned themselves with the statement)), Finland (on behalf of Nordic Countries (Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden), Singapore, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Belarus, Italy, the United States of America, Austria, Mexico, El Salvador, Pakistan, Peru, Canada [in English], India, Cameroon, China, Cuba, Ecuador, Viet Nam, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Russian Federation, Chile, Thailand, Japan, the Dominican Republic and Uganda.
14th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.14)
13 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts – Agenda Item 73
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 73.
Statements were made by the representatives of: Egypt, Chile, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Armenia, the Russian Federation, Cuba, Greece, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Algeria, Malaysia, Argentina, Poland, the Republic of Korea and the observer delegation of the State of Palestine.
A statement was made by Azerbaijan in the exercise of the right of reply.
The Bureau coordinator of the draft resolution on the agenda item, Mr. Vinícius Cançado Trindade (Brazil), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 73.
Observer status for the Digital Cooperation Organization in the General Assembly – Agenda Item 177
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 177.
The representative of Saudi Arabia (also on behalf of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan and Rwanda) introduced the draft resolution contained in document A/C.6/77/L.2 and announced that Egypt had joined as a sponsor of the draft resolution.
Statements were made by the representatives of Oman and Pakistan.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 177.
Observer status for the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization in the General Assembly – Agenda Item 178
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 178.
The representative of Bolivia (Plurinational State of) (also on behalf of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname) introduced the draft resolution contained in document A/C.6/77/L.3 and announced that Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) had joined as sponsor of the draft resolution.
Statements were made by the representatives of Peru (on behalf of the Andean Community) and Brazil.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 178.
13th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.13)
13 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
The President of the General Assembly visited the Committee and made a statement.
The scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction – Agenda Item 85
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 85.
Statements were made by the representatives of Morocco (on behalf of the African Group), Algeria, Chile, Argentina, Lesotho, the Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Zambia, Morocco, Türkiye, Dominican Republic, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Indonesia, Zimbabwe and Mali.
Statements were also made by the observers for the State of Palestine and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The Bureau coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Ms. Vreeshini Raojee (Mauritius), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 85.
Responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts – Agenda Item 73
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 73.
Statements were made by the representatives of: Finland (on behalf of Nordic Countries (Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden)), Canada (on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand (CANZ), Singapore, El Salvador, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Colombia, Italy, United States of America, Mexico, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, China, Israel, Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic, Portugal and Cameroon.
12th plenary meeting
12 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
The scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction – Agenda Item 85
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 85.
Statements were made by the representatives of Iran (Islamic Republic of) (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement), the European Union (also on behalf of its Member States (the Candidate Countries Serbia, Albania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, as well as Georgia, aligned themselves with the statement)), Sweden (on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden), Australia (on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand (CANZ)), Singapore, Jordan, Colombia, Pakistan, Liechtenstein, the United States of America, Mexico, Germany, Egypt, El Salvador, China, Brazil, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Cuba, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Russian Federation, Burkina Faso, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, South Africa, Senegal, Ethiopia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Korea and the Netherlands.
11th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.11)
11 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Crimes against humanity – Agenda Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
Statements were made by the representatives of China, Nigeria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, France, Algeria, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Malaysia, Greece, Mauritius, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, Israel, Romania and Sri Lanka.
Statements were also made by the observers for the State of Palestine and the Holy See.
The representative of Mexico spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 78.
Administration of justice at the United Nations – Agenda Item 149
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 149.
Statements were made by the representatives of the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries Serbia, Albania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, as well as Georgia, aligned themselves with the statement)), Morocco (on behalf of the African Group), New Zealand (on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand (CANZ)), United States of America, Cameroon, Cuba, Jamaica, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Côte d'Ivoire, China and Mexico.
The Bureau coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Ms. Sopio Kupradze (Georgia), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 149.
United Nations common system – Agenda Item 145
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 145.
The Bureau coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Ms. Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir (Iceland), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 145.
10th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.10)
10 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Crimes against humanity – Agenda Item 78
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 78.
Statements were made by the representatives of the United States of America, Austria, Mexico, Germany, Egypt, El Salvador, Brazil, Guatemala, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Ireland, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, Cameroon, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Burkina Faso, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Portugal, India, Senegal, Republic of Korea, Myanmar, Cuba, Viet Nam, South Africa, Ghana, Armenia, Ecuador, Argentina, Mozambique, the Russian Federation and Chile.
9th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.9)
10 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
The rule of law at the national and international levels – Agenda Item 84
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 84.
Statements were made by the representatives of the Russian Federation, Oman, China, Honduras, Gabon, Peru, Morocco, Namibia, Mauritania and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of).
Statements were also made by the observers for the State of Palestine, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, the European Public Law Organization and the International Development Law Organization.
The representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan spoke in the exercise of the right of reply.
The Bureau co-coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Mr. Sina Alavi (Liechtenstein), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 84.
Crimes against humanity – Agenda Item 78
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 78.
Statements were made by the representatives of Morocco (on behalf of the African Group), European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, the country of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Georgia and San Marino, aligned themselves with the statement)), Sweden (on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden), Canada [in English] (on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand (CANZ)), Singapore, Jordan, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) [in English] (on behalf of the Group of friends in defense of the Charter of the United Nations), Iran (Islamic Republic of), Philippines, Liechtenstein, Colombia, Hungary, Belarus and Italy.
8th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.8)
7 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
The rule of law at the national and international levels – Agenda Item 84
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 84.
Statements were made by the representatives of Sri Lanka, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kuwait, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Qatar, Ethiopia, Cuba, Ukraine, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Chile, Türkiye, the United Republic of Tanzania, Sudan, Japan, Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Algeria, Jordan, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Niger, Timor-Leste, Zambia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives and Uruguay.
7th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.7)
7 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
The rule of law at the national and international levels – Agenda Item 84
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 84.
Statements were made by the representatives of Morocco (on behalf of African Group), Israel, Nicaragua, the United States of America, Nepal, El Salvador, Mexico, Egypt, Brazil, Mozambique, Guatemala, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Paraguay, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, Cameroon, Viet Nam, Lebanon, Argentina, Ecuador, Senegal, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Georgia, Myanmar and South Africa.
6th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.6)
6 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission – Agenda Item 74
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 74.
Statements were made by the representatives of the Sudan, Ethiopia, Morocco, Portugal, the Netherlands, Türkiye, Indonesia, Nigeria and Chad.
The Bureau co-coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Mr. Nasir Uddin (Bangladesh), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 74.
The rule of law at the national and international levels – Agenda Item 84
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 84.
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations made a statement.
Statements were made by the representatives of Iran (Islamic Republic of) (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement), Austria (on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Rule of Law), the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries Türkiye, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, the country of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Georgia and San Marino, aligned themselves with the statement)), Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) [in English] (on behalf of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations), Costa Rica (on behalf of Justice Action Coalition), Cambodia (on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations), Iceland (on behalf of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden), New Zealand (on behalf of CANZ), Singapore, Pakistan, India, Liechtenstein, Colombia and Belarus.
The representatives of India and Pakistan spoke in the exercise of the right of reply.
5th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.5)
6 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Measures to eliminate international terrorism – Agenda Item 112
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 112.
Statements were made by the representatives of Albania and Costa Rica.
The representative of Israel spoke in the exercise of the right of reply.
The Bureau coordinator of the draft resolution on the item, Ms. Béatrice Maillé (Canada), spoke.
The Committee thus concluded its debate on agenda item 112.
Criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission – Agenda Item 74
The consideration of agenda item 74 began.
Statements: Iran (Islamic Republic of) (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement), Morocco (on behalf of the African Group), European Union (also on behalf of its member States. The candidate countries North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova, the country of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Georgia and San Marino, aligned themselves with the statement)), Norway (on behalf of the Nordic countries; Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Finland and Norway), Canada [in English] (on behalf of Canada, Australia and New Zealand (CANZ)), Iran (Islamic Republic of), Colombia, United States of America, Malaysia, Nepal, Mexico, El Salvador, Egypt, Brazil, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, India, Cameroon, Bangladesh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, China, Russian Federation, Cuba, Senegal, Republic of Korea and Ghana.
4th plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.4)
4 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Measures to eliminate international terrorism – Agenda Item 112
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 112.
Statements were made by the representatives of Oman, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Kuwait, Côte d'Ivoire, the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, the Dominican Republic, Türkiye, Morocco, Indonesia, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Chad, Mali, the Philippines, Uruguay, Nicaragua, Mozambique, Angola and China.
Statements were also made by the observers for the State of Palestine, the Holy See and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The representatives of the Russian Federation, Armenia and Azerbaijan spoke in the exercise of the right of reply.
3rd plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.3)
4 October 2022 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Measures to eliminate international terrorism – Agenda Item 112
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 112.
Statements were made by the representatives of Ukraine, Lebanon, Algeria, Eritrea, Armenia, Qatar, Uganda, Togo, Ethiopia, the Republic of Korea and El Salvador.
2nd plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.2)
3 October 2022 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
Measures to eliminate international terrorism – Agenda Item 112
The Committee continued its consideration of agenda item 112.
Statements were made by the representatives of Equatorial Guinea, Mexico, Viet Nam, Guatemala, Brazil, Pakistan, Paraguay, Senegal, Honduras, Mongolia, Cameroon, Bahrain, Cuba, Tajikistan, Bangladesh, the Russian Federation, Argentina, Ecuador, Sri Lanka, Maldives, India, Iraq, the Sudan, Brunei Darussalam, Georgia, South Africa, Ghana, the Syrian Arab Republic and Yemen.
1st plenary meeting (A/C.6/77/SR.1)
3 October 2022 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Trusteeship Council Chamber | Webcast
The Chair, H.E. Mr. Pedro Comissário Afonso (Mozambique), opened the meeting and made a statement.
Composition of the Bureau
The Bureau, as constituted on 7 June 2022, is composed as follows: Chair: H.E. Mr. Pedro Comissário Afonso (Mozambique); Vice-Chairs: Ms. Tzvety Romanska (Bulgaria), Mr. Edgar Daniel Leal Matta (Guatemala), Ms. Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir (Iceland); Rapporteur: Ms. Sarah Zahirah Ruhama (Malaysia).
Organization of work and establishment of working groups
The Chair made a statement.
The Chair drew the attention of the Committee to the note by the Secretariat on the allocation of items to the Sixth Committee (A/C.6/77/1) and the organization of work (A/C.6/77/L.1 and Corr.1).
The Committee adopted its programme of work on the basis of document A/C.6/77/L.1 and Corr.1.
Criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission – Agenda Item 74
Pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/106 of 9 December 2021, the General Assembly reiterated its decision that the consideration of the report of the Group of Legal Experts, in particular its legal aspects, should be continued during its seventy-seventh session in the framework of a working group of the Sixth Committee. The Working Group shall be open to all States Members of the United Nations or members of specialized agencies or of the International Atomic Energy Agency will be invited to participate. The Committee elected Ms. Aahde Lahmiri (Morocco) as the Chair of the Working Group.
Measures to eliminate international terrorism – Agenda Item 112
Pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/121 of 9 December 2021, the Committee established a Working Group on measures to eliminate international terrorism 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. The Working Group shall be open to all States Members of the United Nations or members of specialized agencies or of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Committee elected Mr.. Rohan Perera (Sri Lanka) as the Chair of the Working Group.
The scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction – Agenda Item 85
Pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/118 of 9 December 2021, the Committee established a Working Group on the scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction to continue to undertake a thorough discussion of the scope and application of universal jurisdiction. The General Assembly decided that the Working Group shall be open to all Member States and that relevant observers to the General Assembly will be invited to participate in the work of the Working Group. The Committee elected Mr. Gustavo Ramírez Baca (Costa Rica) as the Chair of the Working Group.
Responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts – Agenda Item 73
Pursuant to General Assembly resolution 74/180 of 18 December 2019, the Committee established a Working Group on the responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts to further examine with a view to taking a decision, the question of a convention on responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts or other appropriate action on the basis of the articles proposed by the International Law Commission. The Working Group shall be open to all States Members of the United Nations or members of specialized agencies or of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Committee elected Mr. Vinícius Cançado Trindade (Brazil) as the Chair of the Working Group.
A statement was made by the representative of Brazil.
Measures to eliminate international terrorism – Agenda Item 112
The Committee began its consideration of agenda item 112.
Statements were made by the representatives of Iran (Islamic Republic of) (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)), Saudi Arabia (on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)), Nigeria (on behalf of the African Group), the European Union (also on behalf of its member States (the candidate countries Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, the country of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Georgia aligned themselves with the statement)), Cambodia (on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)), Norway (also on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden (Nordic Countries)), Canada [in English] (also on behalf of Australia and New Zealand (CANZ)), Singapore, Jordan, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Peru, Iran (Islamic Republic of), the United States of America, Israel, Malaysia, Nepal and Egypt.
