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Noting that the vast majority of rough diamonds produced in the world are from legitimate sources,

Noting that the vast majority of rough diamonds produced in the world are from legitimate sources,

WGDE discussed possible solutions for the valuation of rough diamonds extracted from exploration samples.

Noting that the vast majority of rough diamonds produced in the world are from legitimate sources,

A number of important precedents has been set of resolving specific situations in rough diamond trade.

The Russian Federation, on behalf of the Kimberley Process, wishes to reaffirm the commitment to develop and improve the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for Rough Diamonds, strengthen national certification systems and promote cooperation with the diamond industry in order to prevent the use of rough diamonds in funding conflicts.

The total value of rough diamond imports reached almost US 32 billion, and 56,791 KP Certificates were issued.

NOTE The rough diamond trading entity of Chinese Taipei has also met the minimum requirements of the KPCS.

According to the data submitted to the KP Secretariat, about 160 million carats of rough diamonds were produced in 2004.

Semi finished products are steel shapes (blooms, billets or slabs) that are later rolled into finished products such as beams bars or sheet.

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In particular, it was indicated in the letter that the Kimberley Process had reason to believe that in 2005 illicit production of rough diamonds was ongoing in Côte d'Ivoire.

In its resolution 1607 (2005) of 21 June 2005, the Council extended the prohibition against the import of rough diamonds from Liberia for a period of six months.

Welcoming the voluntary self regulation initiatives for the diamond industry announced by the World Diamond Council, and recognizing that a system of such voluntary self regulation will contribute, as described in the Interlaken Declaration of 5 November 2002 on the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for Rough Diamonds,Ibid., annex 2. to ensuring the effectiveness of national systems of internal control for rough diamonds,

Welcoming the voluntary self regulation initiatives for the diamond industry announced by the World Diamond Council, and recognizing that a system of such voluntary self regulation will contribute, as described in the Interlaken Declaration of 5 November 2002 on the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for Rough Diamonds,Ibid., annex 2. to ensuring the effectiveness of national systems of internal control for rough diamonds,

Welcoming further the voluntary self regulation initiatives for the diamond industry announced by the World Diamond Council, and recognizing that a system of such voluntary self regulation contributes, as described in the Interlaken Declaration of 5 November 2002 on the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for Rough Diamonds,Ibid., annex 2. to ensuring the effectiveness of national systems of internal control for rough diamonds,

In cooperation with the World Customs Organisation the work has been undertaken to specify the classification of rough diamonds and the terminology in use by the KP.

62 11. The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts

60 182. The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts

59 144. The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts

61 28. The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts

The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts

Before these decisions were taken, China had already eliminated a 13 per cent rebate on slab and billet exports in early 2005.

In particular, after consideration of the official address from the United Arab Emirates the attention of the KP Participants and the diamond industry has been drawn to the issue of fair valuation of rough diamond shipments.

One of the major tasks before the KP in the forthcoming period will remain ensuring the maximum participation in the KP of the countries involved in trade in rough diamonds that have not yet joined the process.

The information note on the current situation in Côte d'Ivoire sent by the Chair to all KP Participants and Observers warned about leakage of rough diamonds from the conflict zone in that country.

In its resolution 1579 (2004) of 21 December 2004, the Security Council extended the prohibition against the import of rough diamonds from Liberia for a period of six months while the other time bound sanctions measures were extended for a period of 12 months.

The opaque nature of the agreement between the National Transitional Government of Liberia and WAMCO has stalled efforts to meeting the requirements of the Security Council for the lifting of the embargo on the export of rough diamonds.

Among the nine positions within SITC 67, only one, namely Iron and Steel Casting Unworked (SITC position 679), appears among the 10, having doubled its share of world commodity exports.

This regulation will provide for an obligatory declaration of movement of cash across the external EU borders. As soon as possible after formalisation of the regulation, the Netherlands will start implementation procedures.

12. Further welcomes the progress made towards the collection and submission of statistical reports on the production and trade in rough diamonds, and encourages all the Kimberley Process participants to enhance the quality of data, with a view to ensuring effective implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

Plenary agreed to conduct a detailed assessment of the volume of rough diamonds produced in, and exported from, Côte d'Ivoire, which is to be carried out in cooperation with the United Nations, as well as joint efforts with Participants in the region to identify where diamonds from Côte d'Ivoire could be entering into the trade.

Further welcomes the progress made towards the collection and submission of statistical reports on the production and trade in rough diamonds, and encourages all the Kimberley Process participants to enhance the quality of data, with a view to ensuring effective implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

9. Encourages all participants in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme to collate and submit relevant statistical data on the production of and international trade in rough diamonds as a tool for effective implementation and as envisaged by the Certification Scheme

Unless the Security Council decides otherwise, sanctions will remain in force until 21 December 2005, except for the prohibition on the import of Liberian rough diamonds, which will expire on 21 June 2005 (para. 1 (c), resolution 1579 (2004)).

2. Recognizes that the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme can help to ensure the effective implementation of relevant resolutions of the Security Council containing sanctions on the trade in conflict diamonds, and calls for the full implementation of existing Council measures targeting the illicit trade in rough diamonds that play a role in fuelling conflict

Informal consultations on the draft resolution entitled The role of diamonds in fuelling conflict breaking the link between the illicit transaction of rough diamonds and armed conflict as a contribution to prevention and settlement of conflicts , under agenda item 11 (convened by the delegation of the Russian Federation)

During the Plenary, the KPCS Participants and other interested parties reaffirmed their commitment to develop and improve the KPCS, to strengthen national KP certification systems and to promote cooperation with the diamond industry in order to prevent the use of rough diamonds in funding conflicts.

The Participation Committee informed Plenary of the establishment of internal guidelines aimed at ensuring timely submission of statistical reports on the production and trade in rough diamonds, by setting up procedures to be followed in case of statistical non submission which could lead to the removal of a Participant from the Scheme.

Recalling its resolutions 55 56 of 1 December 2000, 56 263 of 13 March 2002, 57 302 of 15 April 2003 and 58 290 of 14 April 2004, in which it called for the development and implementation of proposals for a simple, effective and pragmatic international certification scheme for rough diamonds,

12. Welcomes the Declaration on internal controls in diamond trading and manufacturing centres endorsed by the Brussels plenary meeting, and encourages all such centres to carry out effective enforcement measures as part of their internal controls to ensure adequate government oversight over the trade in rough diamonds

The KP Participants agreed to conduct a detailed assessment of the volume of rough diamonds produced in, and exported from, Côte d'Ivoire, which is to be carried out in cooperation with the United Nations, as well as joint efforts with Participants in the region to identify where diamonds from Côte d'Ivoire could be entering into the trade.

2. Recognizes that the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme can help to ensure the effective implementation of relevant resolutions of the Security Council containing sanctions on the trade in conflict diamonds and act as a mechanism for the prevention of future conflicts, and calls for the full implementation of existing Council measures targeting the illicit trade in rough diamonds, particularly conflict diamonds which play a role in fuelling conflict

2. Recognizes that the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme can help to ensure the effective implementation of relevant resolutions of the Security Council containing sanctions on the trade in conflict diamonds and act as a mechanism for the prevention of future conflicts, and calls for the full implementation of existing Council measures targeting the illicit trade in rough diamonds, particularly conflict diamonds which play a role in fuelling conflict