In its resolution 61/236, the General Assembly had recognized the importance of the meetings of regional groupings; it had also recognized that the provision of interpretation was necessary for the smooth functioning of those meetings.
34. 大会在第61/236号决议中认识到区域集团会议十分重要；决议并认识到提供口译服务是这些会议顺利进行的必要条件。