| Date | 10 December 2001 |
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Agenda item 86
International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space
Report of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) (A/56/548)
The Acting President
The Assembly will now take a decision on the draft resolution recommended by the Special Political and Decolonization Committee in paragraph 10 of its report.
The Committee adopted the draft resolution without a vote. May I take it that the Assembly wishes to do likewise?
The Acting President
I give the floor to the representative of Brazil, who wishes to speak in explanation of position on the draft resolution just adopted.
Mr. Cordeiro (Brazil)
Brazil joined the consensus on the resolution just adopted, and we support its general thrust. However, we want to express our reservation with regard to the Spanish version of the resolution's second preambular paragraph and, more specifically, with regard to the language that characterizes outer space as the common heritage of all mankind.
Let me note that, in the part of the resolution where the English text reads "the province of all mankind", there is a clear disconnection between the Spanish version and the texts in English, French and the other languages.
We believe that the concept of outer space as the common heritage of all mankind has not been accepted, and that it needs further discussion before its introduction into United Nations resolutions can be considered. As long as there is no consensus on such a concept, we believe that the Spanish version of the second preambular paragraph should reflect the language of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, which is known as the Outer Space Treaty.
We note in this regard that the English and French versions of the second preambular paragraph of the resolution just adopted are in line with the language of the Outer Space Treaty. It is only the Spanish version that deviates from it.
That said, I wish to reaffirm Brazil's support for the activities of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
The Acting President
May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 86?
