2019 UNGA Resolution on the Implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions

Resolution texts Text of draft resolution
Text of adopted resolution
Submission process The draft resolution was submitted by Switzerland with the support of the other sponsors
Sponsors Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Chile, Iraq, Mexico, Montenegro, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Zambia
First Committee vote Voting results:-

Preambular paragraph 14 of the Resolution:

  • In favour: 147
  • Against: 0
  • Abstaining: 16

Resolution as a whole:

  • In favour: 138
  • Against: 1
  • Abstaining: 39
General Assembly vote Voting results:-

Preambular paragraph 14 of the Resolution:

  • In favour: 153
  • Against: 0
  • Abstaining: 17

Resolution as a whole:

  • In favour: 144
  • Against: 1
  • Abstaining: 38
Statements made on the Resolution First Committee reports:
5 November 2019
6 November 2019

Explanation of vote: Egypt, Iran, Myanmar, Brazil, United States, Singapore, Republic of Korea, Argentina, and Cyprus