A/HRC/10/29 C. Consideration of and action on draft proposals Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights 788. At the 45th meeting, on 27 March 2009, the representative of Egypt (on behalf of the Group of African States) introduced draft resolution A/HRC/10/L.12, sponsored by Egypt (on behalf of the Group of African States). 789. At the same meeting, the representative of Germany (on behalf of States members of the European Union that are members of the Council) made a general comment on the draft resolution. 790. Also at the same meeting, the representative of Somalia made a statement as the concerned country. 791. In accordance with rule 153 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, the attention of the Council was drawn to the estimated administrative and programme budget implications of the draft resolution (see annex III). 792. The draft resolution was adopted without a vote (for the text as adopted, see part one, chapter I, resolution 10/32). 793. At the same meeting, a statement in explanation of vote after the vote was made by the representative of Italy. Situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the strengthening of technical cooperation and consultative services 794. At the 45th meeting, on 27 March 2009, in accordance with rule 131 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, the representative of Egypt requested that the Council consider and act on draft resolution A/HRC/10/L.3 before acting on draft resolution A/HRC/10/L.1. 795. At the same meeting, statements in connection with the motion proposed by Egypt were made by the representatives of Germany (on behalf of States members of the European Union that are members of the Council) and Egypt. 796. Also at the same meeting, a recorded vote was taken on the motion proposed by Egypt. The motion was carried by the Council by 30 votes to 15, with 2 abstentions. The voting was as follows: In favour: Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Zambia; Against: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Republic of Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Uruguay; Abstaining: Argentina, Mexico. 797. At the same meeting, the representative of Egypt (on behalf of the Group of African States) introduced draft resolution A/HRC/10/L.3, sponsored by Egypt (on behalf of the Group of African States). GE.09-17451 219