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

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

Pakistan welcomes the convening of this open debate.

This very open debate is proof of it.

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

During the open debate 34 speakers took the floor.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

In conclusion, let me thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate and for presenting us with an excellent discussion paper (S 2005 316, annex).

The list of speakers for the general debate and for all other items allocated to the Second Committee will be open for inscription on Monday, 26 September 2005.

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.

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.

Mr. Manongi (United Republic of Tanzania) The United Republic of Tanzania wishes to thank you, Sir, for organizing this open debate on post conflict peacebuilding.

It was further agreed that, for the benefit of an open and sincere debate, the proceedings of the drafting group would normally not be recorded.

Nevertheless, the debate on these topics, strongly promoted by the media, reflects the unfolding of a climate of open communication and respect for public opinion.

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.

Mr. Berruga (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish) Mexico would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this open debate on the overall issue of Security Council reform.

Ms. Bellamy Let me begin by thanking the Argentinean presidency for giving us the opportunity to address the Security Council in its open debate on Haiti.

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

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

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

Mr. Maurer (Switzerland) (spoke in French) Switzerland would like to thank Benin for convening this open debate of the Security Council on small arms and light weapons.

Events include open debate conferences on the themes Sport and physical education for health protection , Sport and women and Using sport and physical education to combat poverty .

Mr. Shin Kak soo (Republic of Korea) At the outset, let me join previous speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on peacebuilding.