As one of 15 megadiverse countries, Mexico attached considerable importance to the protection of biological diversity.

I am fully aware of the importance of economic development for a considerable part of the world.

In our statement, we would like to touch upon some additional issues that are of considerable importance to Ukraine.

Mr. Lobach (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian) The discussion of maritime issues is traditionally accorded considerable importance by the General Assembly.

Considerable importance should be given to risk identification and mitigation as well as to preparedness and to protection of the most vulnerable.

It is precisely because we attach such importance to the issue of working methods that a considerable portion of our own draft proposal was devoted to that question.

Collectively, the countries of the European Union paid 37 per cent of total assessed contributions, and therefore attached considerable importance to the methodology for determining future scales of assessments.

Mr. Sauma (Mexico) said that Mexico attached considerable importance to resolution 13 1 adopted by the Commission on Sustainable Development at its thirteenth session.

Members note that considerable progress has been made over the last years in streamlining the resolutions on the item UNRWA' and note the importance of exploring the possibility for further streamlining.

Considerable discussion surrounded the question of meetings in subregions or regions, as well as the importance of ensuring respect for human rights principles and provisions in the application of security and anti terrorism legislation.

The number of cases is clearly considerable.

Climatically, Pakistan enjoys a considerable measure of variety.

Mexico attaches great importance to efforts directed at preventing the militarization of space and promoting international cooperation for the peaceful use of outer space, in view of the considerable benefits which space technology has brought to the development of the international community.

So this is really considerable.

Considerable changes have taken place in monitoring of pregnancies.

ICTs had considerable potential as enablers of development processes.

Its bond markets remain small, and trading volume is low, because the majority of bonds are held to maturity by domestic investors. This is a matter of considerable importance to central banks, which value liquidity when deciding which currencies to hold as reserve.

And humanitarian aid needs remain considerable.

Considerable obstacles remain on achieving decent standards of social development.

The task ahead of the Court is, however, still considerable.

The members note that considerable progress has been made over the past 10 years in streamlining the resolutions on the item United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and note the importance of exploring the possibility of further streamlining.

Still, considerable work remains to be done.

A considerable amount of time and effort have been spent already.

Those are considerable achievements, given the realities of the recent past.

He emphasized that it was a region of considerable economic potential.

The Committee is currently considering the addition of a considerable number of names.

There are organizations that have made considerable efforts.

The risks involved in any expedition were considerable.

This figure indicates considerable sexual activity during adolescence.

Considerable room for improvement exists in both dimensions.

Considerable attention is paid to the youth programmes.

There is considerable evidence that settlement activity continues.

Considerable progress has been achieved in the eradication of poverty and hunger.

Fraction of lost near Earth objects whose recovery would require considerable effort

One issue that had unexpectedly received considerable attention was that of remittances.

The issue of the militarization of outer space is another source of considerable concern.

This strategy resulted in the production of a considerable number of judgements in 2003.

The initial period of reconstruction was marked by the presence of considerable reconstruction funds.

Clearly, implementation of any reforms will require considerable patience and a spirit of compromise.

Information provided to the Committee indicates the use of a considerable number of consultants.

However, in the absence of a declaration of statehood, Puerto Ricans faced considerable discrimination.

There are considerable differences in the condition of the houses within the region.

They were conducted in many parts of the country and exhibited considerable diversity.

The Council has made considerable progress in that regard.

WFP made considerable resources available for several major initiatives.