I would like to express my deep appreciation to all the sponsors.

I therefore express my appreciation to the Chairmen of the three committees for today's briefings.

First of all, I would like to express my appreciation for the circulation of the draft report.

The President I want to express my appreciation for the respect demonstrated for the time limit on statements.

At the outset, I would also like to express my appreciation for the result of the outcome document.

I express my appreciation for their efforts and continue to urge them to maintain their determination to help Somalia.

Let me also express my appreciation for your inspiring inaugural statement and highlight convergence with what I am about to say.

I would also like to express my delegation's appreciation to Under Secretary General Jan Egeland for his valuable and comprehensive briefing.

My Government takes this opportunity to express its appreciation to all those countries which have extended generous financial contributions to KEDO.

I should like to express my thanks and sincere appreciation for the concern you demonstrated during your recent visit to Lebanon.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Mr. Wlosowicz for his dedication and effective leadership of UNFICYP.

Let me express my appreciation for taking all measures necessary so that this request is duly considered by the Committee on Contributions.

The Commission may wish to express its appreciation to those States.

92. I take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the dedication and commitment of all staff members of the United Nations system involved in the implementation of the programme, under complex and, at times, difficult conditions. I also wish to express my appreciation to the Government of Iraq for its continued cooperation.

I also express to your predecessor Mr. Jean Ping, my deep appreciation for his excellent management of the proceedings of the previous session.

In conclusion, my delegation wishes to express its wholehearted gratitude and appreciation to all our fellow sponsors for their valuable support and solidarity.

Mrs. TOLLE (Kenya) Mr. President, allow me to express my delegation apos s appreciation for the manner in which you are conducting our work.

The Commission may wish to express its appreciation to those States and organizations.

I also would like to express my appreciation for the statements expressing support for the Secretary General's recommendations to launch the comprehensive review this summer.

I want to express my appreciation to the Secretary General for the great sense of responsibility he has displayed as head of this international Organization.

For that reason, my delegation wishes to express our appreciation to civil society for engaging so actively in promoting the Decade and the Global Agenda.

Finally, I would like to express my Government's sincere appreciation to all humanitarian personnel, working often under very difficult situations to help people in need.

I would also like to express my appreciation for the contribution made by Mr. Razali Ismail in his capacity as President during the previous session.

I would also like to join my voice to those who express appreciation for the very important statement made by the Foreign Minister of Senegal.

At the same time, I would like to express my appreciation to your predecessor, Mr. Udovenko, for his excellent leadership during the fifty second session.

I would like to express my gratitude to the Government of Italy for its generous contribution to the United Nations peacekeeping efforts in Ethiopia and Eritrea, and to express my appreciation to the Government of Kenya for enhancing its existing participation in the Mission.

I would also like to express my appreciation for the professional assistance of the staff of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

I also express my great appreciation to the various teams of experts that provide technical support for the Committees' activities as they carry out their mandates.

I also wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Mr. Jean Ping, the President of the General Assembly at its fifty ninth session.

Mr. CYNKIN (United States of America) Mr President, I would like to express my delegation's appreciation for the leadership that you bring to the CD presidency.

In conclusion, Mr. President, allow me to express my delegation's appreciation to His Excellency Ambassador Heinsberg for his efforts to rationalize our work at the CD.

I also would like to express my appreciation for the contribution of the Foreign Minister of Gabon during the fifty ninth session of the General Assembly.

May I also express the appreciation of my delegation on the thoughtful statement made by the Foreign Minister of your country, His Excellency Mr. Moustapha Niasse?

I cannot express my contempt.

The Secretary General would like to express his sincere appreciation to those Member States.

The Secretary General would like to express his appreciation to all those Member States.

We express our deep appreciation to the Russian Federation for initiating the draft convention.

Permit me to express our appreciation for the opportunity to comment on these conclusions.

Our countries peoples and Governments express their sincere appreciation and gratitude for this assistance.

I would also like to express my appreciation to Mr. Nobuyasu Abe, Under Secretary General for Disarmament Affairs, for his comprehensive introduction of the Secretary General's report.

I express my appreciation to those who have condemned the terrorist attacks in Iraq and who have expressed their sympathy for the victims of daily terrorist acts.

I am pleased to express my deep appreciation of the efforts made by all parties to ensure an excellent preparation for this United Nations High level Meeting.

Mr. Adekanye (Nigeria) My delegation wishes to express its appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

Ms. Syahruddin (Indonesia) At the outset, my delegation would like to express its appreciation to the Secretary General for his report contained in document A 53 306.

Allow me to express our appreciation to you, Sir, for having convened this important meeting.