Chair of the Group of 77 for 2019

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 125a Strengthening of the United Nations System, published in 2018.

What subjects does this mandate have?

1 subject

State of Palestine

What’s in this document?

4 operative paragraphs

Decides to adopt the modalities set out in the annex to the present resolution for the participation of the State of Palestine in the sessions and work of the General Assembly and the international conferences convened under the auspices of the Assembly or other organs of the United Nations, as well as in United Nations conferences, for the duration of the chairmanship by the State of Palestine of the Group of 77;

Requests the Economic and Social Council, insofar as the rights concerned could be exercised by a Chair of the Group of 77 not a member of the Council, and other relevant organs, specialized agencies, organizations and entities within the United Nations system to apply the above-mentioned modalities for the duration of the chairmanship by the State of Palestine of the Group of 77;

Invites the Secretariat to continue to facilitate the work of the Group of 77 and its Chair, in line with the established practice;

Requests the Secretary-General to take the measures necessary to implement the modalities set out in the annex to the present resolution.

Annex I

The additional rights and privileges of participation of the State of Palestine for 2019 shall be given effect through the following modalities, without prejudice to its existing rights and privileges:

The right to make statements on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, including among representatives of major groups;

The right to submit proposals and amendments and introduce them on behalf of the Group of 77 and China;

The right to co-sponsor proposals and amendments;

The right to make explanations of vote on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the Group of 77 and China;

The right of reply regarding positions of the Group of 77 and China;

The right to raise procedural motions, including points of order and requests to put proposals to the vote, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.

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