A/HRC/4/123 page 54 155. Statements in explanation of vote after the vote were made by the representatives of Canada and Germany (on behalf of the European Union). 156. For the text of the draft resolution as adopted, see chapter I, section A, resolution 4/4. Enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights 157. At the same meeting, the representative of Cuba (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement) introduced draft decision A/HRC/2/L.18 (deferred to the fourth session of the Council, pursuant to Council decision 2/116 of 29 November 2006), sponsored by Cuba (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement). Belarus subsequently joined the sponsors. 158. At the same meeting, the representative of Cuba (on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement) orally revised the draft decision by modifying the first paragraph and subparagraph (b). 159. The draft decision was adopted, as orally revised, without a vote. 160. For the text of the draft decision as adopted, see chapter I, section B, decision 4/104. Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rights 161. Also at the 31st meeting, the representative of China (on behalf of the Group of Like-Minded States) and South Africa introduced a revised version of draft resolution A/HRC/2/L.23 (deferred to the fourth session of the Council, pursuant to Council decision 2/116 of 29 November 2006), as contained in document A/HRC/4/L.16, sponsored by China (on behalf of the Group of Like-Minded States) and South Africa. Brazil, the Congo and Nicaragua subsequently joined the sponsors. 162. A statement in explanation of vote before the vote was made by the representative of Germany (on behalf of States members of the European Union that are members of the Council). 163. At the request of the representatives of Germany (on behalf of States members of the European Union that are members of the Council) and Cuba, a recorded vote was taken on the draft resolution, which was adopted, by 34 votes to 13. The voting was as follows: 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, Peru, 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. 164. A statement in explanation of vote after the vote was made by the representative of Japan. 165. For the text of the draft resolution as adopted, see chapter I, section A, resolution 4/5.

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