As a member of the European Union, Germany is of course also involved in the harmonization activities at that level.

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OBSERVER STATUS FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CARIBBEAN STATES IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

That is certainly true for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe which have either joined the EU or are on their way to membership.

159. Observer status for the Association of Caribbean States in the General Assembly

159. Observer status for the Association of Caribbean States in the General Assembly .

48. Contacts between the Universal Postal Union and CARICOM have always been intense and have increased since 1995, with the creation of the post of a UPU regional adviser for the Caribbean subregion.

Noting the progress made by the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process in fulfilling the criteria for membership in the European Union and, in this context, the first entry into force of a Stabilization and Association Agreement, as well as Croatia's becoming a candidate country for membership in the European Union,

Moreover, the ACP countries face zero tariffs in the EU.

Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in that area would be strengthened by the establishment of the African Union Peace and Security Council.

159. Observer status for the Association of Caribbean States in the General Assembly (P.161).

(ix) Item 159 (Observer status for the Association of Caribbean States in the General Assembly)

65. Observer status for the Association of Caribbean States in the General Assembly (D.159).

Bearing in mind that the purposes of the Association of Caribbean States, as enunciated in the convention by which it was established, and which has been registered with the Secretariat of the United Nations, are consistent with those of the United Nations,

The Commonwealth of Dominica as a member of CARICOM, the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), is heartened by the spread of democracy throughout the hemisphere.

We are now part of an alliance of our choice NATO and are bound to join formally the European Union (EU).

We have also joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in sponsoring the draft resolution before the Assembly.

In order to advance the work of ACS, the ACS secretariat, headquartered in Port of Spain, has been charged with coordinating the various activities and cooperating with the founding observers of ACS as well as with other regional, hemispheric and international agencies.

65. Observer status for the Association of Caribbean States in the General Assembly (item 159).

The Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) held its ninety fourth Inter Parliamentary Conference at Bucharest in October 1995.

The procedure for changing the borders of Union Republics was stipulated in the Constitutions of the USSR and the Union Republics.

IPU was present at United Nations General Assembly.

The EU works with either non EU states, such as NATO members like Canada, Norway, and Turkey, or applicants for EU membership. The ESDP cooperates with the UN and other regional organizations, such as the African Union and ASEAN.

AU partners, notably Canada, the European Union, Norway, the United Nations and the United States of America, also participated in the assessment mission.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has undertaken several steps to strengthen regional and national capacity.

The National League for Democracy, which won the majority of seats in the 1990 elections, did not join the reconvened National Convention.

C. European Union and acceding and associated countries

1. Commends the President of the General Assembly, the Secretary General of the United Nations and the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for their efforts to hold regular meetings, on an annual basis, with the presence of the Secretary General of the Association, during the regular session of the Assembly, with a view to further strengthening the cooperation between the United Nations and the Association

6. Commends the President of the General Assembly, the Secretary General of the United Nations and the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the States members of the Association for their efforts to hold regular meetings, on an annual basis, with the presence of the Secretary General of the Association, during the regular session of the Assembly, with a view to further strengthening the cooperation between the United Nations and the Association

During phase II, troop deployment would be undertaken by the remaining IGAD countries pending the deployment of AU troops.

34. Myanmar s policy of upholding the principles of peaceful coexistence in its international relations, combined with the policy of constructive engagement maintained by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), had led to Myanmar s recent admission to ASEAN as a full member.

Turkey has not acceded to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, nor to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

United Kingdom for the European Union and the acceding countries of Romania and Bulgaria

In this context, the Special Committee has underscored the need to further deepen the relationship between the United Nations and the African Union (AU).

The United Nations, the United States of America and the European Union participated in the assessment as partners of the African Union.

Likewise, the rift between the eurozone s 17 members and the other ten EU countries is widening. Most notably, the United Kingdom is seeking to renegotiate the terms of its EU membership, with a referendum on the outcome that will determine whether it leaves the EU altogether.

Mr. Freeman (United Kingdom) I am speaking on behalf of the European Union (EU) and the acceding countries Bulgaria and Romania.

Mr. Freeman (United Kingdom) I am speaking on behalf of the European Union (EU) and the acceding countries Bulgaria and Romania.

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Ms. Ow (Singapore) said that her delegation associated itself with the statement made by Viet Nam on behalf of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the 7th meeting of the Sixth Committee.

On 29 April, Prime Minister Gedi, accompanied by representatives of the African Union (AU), the League of Arab States (LAS), Algeria, Djibouti, Kenya and Yemen, arrived in Mogadishu.

In Southeast Asia, we are expanding our engagement with the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN), increasing bilateral engagement with traditional allies and partners like Thailand, the Philippines, and Singapore, and developing our cooperative partnerships with Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

In drafting domestic legislation to give effect to that Convention, Bangladesh had benefited from bilateral consultations with some of its SAARC partners.

Acknowledging the contribution of the United Nations Liaison Office in strengthening coordination and cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations, as well as the need to consolidate it so as to enhance its performance,

More than half of the country s trade is with the Union, and Moldova receives significant EU financial assistance. Most Moldovan emigrants work in the EU, and almost 75 of Moldova s population support EU membership.