Sub group on alluvial diamond production

Both sides are actively preparing for this probable confrontation.

The mandate of the ad hoc Subgroup on Alluvial Production was renewed.

It should receive the full and active cooperation of all parties to conflicts.

Ukraine welcomes the continued active engagement of the Council with regard to conflict resolution in Africa.

The Government of Uganda, for its part, is encouraged to vigorously pursue a peaceful approach to the conclusion of the conflict.

More than 300,000 children under the age of 18 are participating actively in armed conflict throughout the world.

The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the oldest conflict on the continent, and should therefore receive the highest priority. Ending the conflict would have a positive effect on other ongoing conflicts in Africa.

Based on the results of the work of the Subgroup on Alluvial Production the Declaration was adopted by the KP plenary meeting in Moscow setting out recommendations for effective internal controls over alluvial diamond production and supporting potential donors in channelling targeted capacity building assistance to alluvial producer Participants in order to further the effective implementation of the Certification Scheme.

Plenary heard the first report of the ad hoc sub group on alluvial production established by the Gatineau Plenary meeting in October 2004, and adopted a Declaration setting out recommendations for effective internal controls over alluvial diamond mining.

The asset losses checked in the reorganization of the enterprise shall, upon approval, be offset with the undistributed profits, surplus reserve, capital reserve and paid in capital in turn.

The peaceful resolution of conflict in the Sudan has positive implications for the region and beyond.

The protracted nature of the conflict and lack of active hostilities meant that international attention had also faded.

A further positive development would be that funds could be redirected to social and economic development rather than to the conflict.

We are encouraged by the positive contributions of the United Nations and the African Union towards the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Africa.

By means of that resolution the international community chose to see women not merely as victims in conflict situations, but as active participants in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

The conflict in Darfur had adversely affected the humanitarian situation and had caused suffering to the people in the three Darfur states, even though the Government had vigorously addressed the main causes of the conflict.

Regional intergovernmental organizations must engage actively with civil society partners in conflict prevention and peacebuilding processes.

The recent world conflict presented for the first time on a large scale the problem of multilateral treaties all the parties to which were belligerents.

The Forum secretariat has actively contributed to the Department of Economic and Social Affairs Task Force on Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Development.

Every effort must be made to optimize the positive impact that we expect the north south Peace Agreement to have on the conflict in Darfur.

Addressing underlying causes for conflict (through measures such as peace and human rights education, job creation for youth and improved governance with the active participation of civil society) is a prerequisite for prevention.

I pay tribute to his commitment to peace and stability in Togo, and especially to his very active role in conflict resolution in West Africa.

Regarding the Israeli Palestinian conflict, it is important that, taking advantage of the current positive momentum, we hold serious negotiations aimed at reaching bilateral and multilateral agreements.

Plenary agreed to renew the mandate of the ad hoc sub group on alluvial production, which is to report at regular intervals on the progress achieved towards implementing the recommendations.

Given the central nature of this conflict, all progress on the ground will have positive repercussions on the whole range of situations that affect the region's stability.

Although positive in terms of the scope of UNICEF activity, these trends also reflect the proliferation of armed conflicts involving children.

In order to achieve success in the post war confidence building process it is essential to include women as active participants in post conflict reintegration and reconstruction.

We are convinced that a successful sustainable post conflict peacebuilding outcome requires the active engagement of local ownership in the reconstruction process.

Supports the efforts contributed by the African Union to put an end to the conflict in the Darfour province, and reiterates its readiness to contribute positively to these efforts.

The European Union welcomes the recommendation made by Mr. Annan to pursue more vigorously and expeditiously the use of arms embargoes to countries or regions threatened by, engaged in or emerging from armed conflict, and to promote their effective implementation.

So if you go down, you have the large area of propulsion, and if you go up, the wings are not that large, and it is easier to get up.

A positive development is that contrary to last year, discussions have started at various levels concerning policies to mitigate the potential conflicts resulting from this competition.

That would help to raise awareness of the need to promote the active participation of women in decision making regarding all aspects of conflict prevention and peacebuilding.

Although the security situation in Darfur has improved over the last year, the cumulative effect of the conflict has resulted in an ongoing increase in the number of war affected civilians.

Although it has witnessed a number of positive developments, the African continent continues to suffer from the persistence of tensions and conflicts in many of its regions.

The establishment of the African Union Peace and Security Council had enhanced the prospects for peace initiatives.

Some foundations in Germany active on issues relating to sustainable development and conflict prevention have also contributed to the activities of the secretariat.

That positive reaction is a clear testimony of Member States' recognition of the need to address the shortfalls in United Nations peacekeeping operations, particularly during the post conflict period.

Placing particular emphasis on the regions of the world where conflicts have come to an end and where serious problems with the excessive and destabilizing accumulation of small arms and light weapons have to be dealt with urgently,

3. Also notes with deep concern that, while some efforts have been made in the prevention and settlement of conflicts, such efforts have not often brought positive results

In the initial stages of conflict recovery and for as long as the Security Council is actively seized of the situation, the Peacebuilding Commission will provide advice to that body.

Abuse of children by United Nations personnel undermines local and international support for peacekeeping missions and threatens any positive contribution to conflict resolution that an intervention may make.

During the past few years, more than 500,000 children, recruited in 87 countries, with approximately 300,000 actively participating in combat, have been involved in conflict in some form.

For United Nations peacekeepers, the emphasis has shifted from a monitoring or observation role to active involvement in resolving and settling conflicts and preventing the resumption of hostilities.