A/HRC/45/2 G. Consideration of and action on draft proposals Strengthening cooperation and technical assistance in the field of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 114. At the 36th meeting, on 6 October 2020, the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran introduced draft resolution A/HRC/45/L.55/Rev.1, sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran and co-sponsored by the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of). Subsequently Belarus, Burundi, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lebanon, the Russian Federation and the State of Palestine joined the sponsors. 115. At the same meeting, the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela made a statement as the State concerned (by video message). 116. In accordance with rule 153 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, the attention of the Human Rights Council was drawn to the estimated administrative and programme budget implications of the draft resolution. 117. At the same meeting, the representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Eritrea, Germany (on behalf of States members of the European Union that are members of the Human Rights Council), Mexico and Peru (also on behalf of Brazil and Chile) made statements in explanation of vote before the vote. 118. Also at the same meeting, at the request of the representative of Peru (also on behalf of Brazil and Chile), a recorded vote was taken on the draft resolution. The voting was as follows: In favour: Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Eritrea, Fiji, Indonesia, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Sudan, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Against: Australia, Brazil, Chile, Marshall Islands, Peru, Ukraine, Uruguay Abstaining: Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Libya, Mauritania, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Republic of Korea, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, Spain, Togo 119. At the same meeting, the Human Rights Council adopted the draft resolution by 14 votes to 7, with 26 abstentions (resolution 45/2). Situation of human rights in Yemen 120. At the 37th meeting, on 6 October 2020, the representative of the Netherlands, also on behalf of Belgium, Canada, Ireland and Luxembourg, introduced draft resolution A/HRC/45/L.25, sponsored by Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, and co-sponsored by Albania, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Subsequently, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark and Monaco joined the sponsors. 121. At the same meeting, the representatives of Australia, Bahrain, Germany (on behalf of States members of the European Union that are members of the Human Rights Council), Peru and Qatar made general comments on the draft resolution. 26