This is a welcome trend.

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It is a positive step and one to be welcomed.

That is a welcome development.

That in itself is a welcome development.

The activities of the ombudsman (médiateur) are also welcomed.

The first is a welcome deepening of the CTC's relationship with States.

This was a welcome departure from its past practice of adopting only one general resolution pertaining to the work of the Special Committee on the Charter.

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These varied combinations are to be welcomed.

Similarly to be welcomed was the seminar mentioned in paragraph 11.

167. The recent establishment within the Chamber of Deputies of the Commission du réglement interne et des droits de l homme (Commission on Human Rights) is a welcome initiative.

As this was a concrete result of the Special Rapporteur s visit, it was welcomed as an important event.

The efforts made in the American Russian negotiations must be welcomed with great satisfaction.

That is a very welcome and important development that deserves our full encouragement and support.

The issuance of the first warrants of arrest with regard to the Lord's Resistance Army is a truly welcome development.

This attempt to articulate violence against women as a human rights issue is particularly welcome.

256. The Committee welcomes the submission of the State party apos s periodic report and the presence of and the opportunity to resume a dialogue with a delegation from the country.

The efforts made by organizations to harmonize practices in that area were welcome.

It is a welcome development that the Committee is receiving an increasing number of names to be added to its consolidated list.

On malaria, there has been welcome progress in recent years.

Let me, at this moment, very briefly welcome the announcement just coming from Washington concerning this particular item.

The Government's decision to extend this ban until 11 June 2005 is therefore a welcome step.

The recommendation of the Secretary General of UNCTAD to convene a group of eminent persons to brainstorm ways to strengthen the organization was welcome.

The document serves as a welcome follow up of the outcome of the 2005 world summit.

The elaboration of a matrix to monitor more closely the responsibilities and progress in relation to the goals was a welcome idea.

Recent initiatives to further enhance cooperation between the zones were also welcome.

The fourth preambular paragraph of the draft resolution was therefore welcome.

The decision of the United States of America to proceed with ratification of the Treaty is most welcome.

Progress in the privatization process is long overdue but is nevertheless very welcome.

The problem of denuclearization posed a long standing intricate issue for the international community as a whole, and a resumption of the talks between the various key parties in 2005 would be welcomed.

It is welcome that each of the two parties has publicly reiterated its willingness to coordinate with the other.

For years, United Nations engagement has been hailed all over the world as a welcome sign of protection and assistance, of peace and reconstruction.

This is a welcome development, as it is essential that all military forces remain neutral during the election period.

This welcome initiative is intended to be held in conjunction with and provide parliamentary support to the proposed Millennium Assembly to be convened by the United Nations in September 2000.

The emphasis on practical and operational aspects of the programme was highly welcome.

Any permanent institution had to have flexibility, and it was to be welcomed that those currently involved in international criminal judicial organs had said as much in their statements before the Preparatory Committee.

95. The Committee welcomes the opportunity to continue its dialogue with the State party and the detailed report submitted.

The Russian delegation believes that strengthening the institution of advisory opinions can only be welcomed.

302. The creation of 3,000 teaching posts in 1994, including 800 in bilingual education, is also a welcome development.

The Secretary General's initiative to establish a group of experts to consider this issue is most welcome and should be encouraged.

The New Zealand Government's Pacific Access Category scheme is a very welcome model that merits closer scrutiny by other countries.

While the preceding developments are welcome, there is no room for complacency.

And when the book came out, I was heralded as Africa's answer to Frederick Forsyth, which is a dubious honor at best.

This is a welcome result of the Government's efforts to foster tribal reconciliation, in particular in Southern Darfur.