Pakistan welcomes the convening of this open debate.

This very open debate is proof of it.

During the open debate 34 speakers took the floor.

I shall revert to that when we open the general debate.

The list of speakers for the general debate is now open.

In order to build national consensus, the draft remains open for debate.

Meanwhile, as we have heard during this open debate, financial contributions are still lagging.

Tomorrow the Security Council will hold an open debate on the situation in Kosovo.

The Philippines deeply appreciates the active participation of Member States in this open debate.

Discussion paper for the open debate on Post Conflict Peacebuilding on May 26, 2005

The Group also participated in a Security Council open debate on Haiti in January 2005.

On 12 January, the Security Council held an open debate on the question concerning Haiti.

Mr. Løvald (Norway) My delegation welcomes Denmark's initiative to hold this very important open debate.

Delegations participating in the open debate may wish to address some of the following issues

It is flexible, democratic, open and participatory and has a regional dimension that is unique in this debate.

Those anniversaries lend particular significance to this open debate on the question of women and peace and security.

We also organized, during Korea s presidency of the Council last May, an open debate on the refugee issue.

On 29 June 1998, for example, an open debate on the topic was held in the Security Council.

Today, the Philippine presidency is once again privileged to convene an open debate on the role of civil society.

Ms. Noori I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for allowing me to take part in today's open debate.

To ensure an open exchange of views, we proposed a full debate on the subject in the Legislative Council.

An open forum for debate would undoubtedly enable more constructive proposals to be built up in this fundamental domain.

Mr. Swe (Myanmar) Mr. President, I wish to congratulate you for holding this open debate on children and armed conflict.

My delegation would like to commend Benin for holding this open debate on the question of children and armed conflict.

I would like to open the debate by making a statement in my national capacity as the representative of Denmark.

This open debate on post conflict peacebuilding offers an opportunity to discuss one of the key challenges that confront us.

In addition, on 25 February 2005, the Security Council held an open debate on cross cutting issues in West Africa.

Mr. Kitaoka (Japan) I wish to begin by expressing my delegation's gratitude to the Romanian presidency for organizing this open debate.

The lists of speakers for the general debate, and all other items allocated to the Second Committee, are open for inscription.

Ms. Banzon (Philippines) First, permit me to join previous speakers in thanking the Government of Romania for convening this important open debate.

The project aims to open a debate on the current roles of men and women and the division of tasks between them.

The list of speakers for the general debate and for all other items allocated to the Second Committee is open for inscription.

Mr. Valle (Brazil) Brazil welcomes the initiative of the Romanian presidency to convene this open debate on women and peace and security.

Mr. Benmehidi (Algeria) (spoke in French) Mr. President, my delegation would like to thank you for organizing this open debate on small arms.

During last year's open debate in the Security Council on this issue, there was unanimous support for establishing a monitoring and reporting system.

The Secretary General's report and the Security Council open debate were carried globally, thanks to the Department's radio, television, print and online coverage.

We also wish to congratulate you very warmly on your commendable initiative to hold an open debate on the subject of small arms.

Mr. Oshima (Japan) (spoke in French) I join previous speakers in thanking you, Sir, for convening today's open debate on this important subject.

1. The public and private debate about change in governance and in the judicial system has become more open and more sharply focused.

During consultations, the members of the Council decided to hold an open debate on the issue. On 18 December the Security Council met in a formal meeting and held an open debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the general debate, the Council adopted resolution 1144 (1997) by which it approved the extension of the mandate of UNMIBH for an additional six month period, until 21 June 1998. Cyprus

In the first place, one of the lessons of the process leading to the outcome document is the need for a transparent, open ended process in which the broadest possible agreement is sought through open debate.

As we noted last year during the open debate on this topic, sexual and gender based violence remains alarmingly pervasive in conflict affected areas.

I would like once again to express my thanks for the opportunity provided today by this open debate on the question of small arms.

Mr. Sardenberg (Brazil) I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

5. The general debate was followed by discussions in the informal open ended Working Group, which met between 30 March and 27 April 1998.