Explanation of Vote 
on 
Draft Resolution A/64/L.48 on the Goldstone Report 

February 26, 2010

PORTUGAL:  Mr. President, Portugal voted in favor of the resolution we have just adopted, because we believe in the importance of appropriate investigations of all alleged breaches of international law and international humanitarian law in all situations.  We consider that resolution 64/10, which we also supported, played an important role in encouraging Israel and the Palestinian side to launch a process of investigation.  Portugal takes positive note of the first steps taken by the parties in this regard.
We hope that the adoption of this resolution will constitute a definite step in the pursuit of appropriate accountability completing the implementation of recommendations contained in resolution 64/10.  Thank you Mr. President.