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Effects of economic reform policies and foreign debt on the full enjoyment of all
human rights
195. At the 31st meeting, on 27 November 2006, the representative of Cuba introduced draft
decision A/HRC/2/L.17, sponsored by Cuba. Ecuador, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kenya,
Nicaragua and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) subsequently joined the sponsors.
196. 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
implications5 of the draft decision.
197. Statements in explanation of vote before the vote were made by the representatives of
Finland (on behalf of States members of the European Union that are members of the Council
and the acceding country, Romania) and Japan.
198. At the request of the representative of Japan, a recorded vote was taken on the draft
decision, which was adopted by 33 votes to 13, with 1 abstention. The voting was as follows:
199.
In favour:
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cameroon,
China, Cuba, Djibouti, Ecuador, Gabon, Ghana, Guatemala, India,
Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal,
South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Uruguay, Zambia.
Against:
Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Japan,
Netherlands, Poland, Republic of Korea, Romania, Switzerland,
Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Abstaining:
Peru.
For the text of the draft decision as adopted, see chapter I, section B, decision 2/109.
Integrity of the judicial system
200. At the 31st meeting, on 27 November 2006, the representative of the Russian Federation
introduced draft decision A/HRC/2/L.20, sponsored by the Russian Federation. Belarus and
Nicaragua subsequently joined the sponsors.
201. The draft decision was adopted without a vote. For the text as adopted, see chapter I,
section B, decision 2/110.
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