Fifthly, our proposal is realistic.

Fourthly, our proposal is simple.

Fifthly, our proposal is realistic.

He would not agree to our proposal.

First, our proposal is equitable and fair.

Our proposal has been submitted to indicate the serious nature of our position and our desire for an early agreement on Security Council reform.

We ask all members to support our proposal.

Nothing in our proposal is cast in stone.

Our proposal would strengthen the problem solving capacity of the Security Council.

Our proposal could also ensure representation of all the subregions of Africa.

On the issue of the veto, we believe that this proposal mirrors our support for its use to be voluntarily limited.

I close my remarks by reiterating our proposal that we ought to be working for a new synthesis, a new consensus.

In our view there is a good basis for compromise the five Ambassadors' proposal, which is open to further elaboration and improvement.

Reasons for the proposal

The six non permanent seats for Africa under our proposal could enable it to fulfil the desire for equitable representation of each of its five subregions.

Our proposal will double the chances of 186 countries to secure membership in the Council.

Proposal for a retention bonus

We hope that our proposal will be taken into account in the allocation of items next year.

Criticism of our proposal so far has failed to realistically address the core issue of permanent membership.

Let me outline the virtues of our proposal, which is being circulated again today with my statement.

In making this proposal it was our hope to continue the dialogue on combating destructive fishing practices.

The formal tabling of our draft proposal should not be construed as our concurrence with a vote on the crucial issue of Security Council reform.

Proposal for substantive themes for the period 2007 2009

Proposal for substantive themes for the period 2007 2009

So this is the existing site, so this is what it looks like now, and here's our proposal.

This last proposal is especially relevant given the growing trend towards the spread of conflict in our world.

The proposal to set up a tsunami warning system in the Indian Ocean region deserves our strong support.

Are you for or against the proposal?

Proposal by the European Community for adjustment

2 Proposal for consideration by COP 7.

Several representatives expressed appreciation for the proposal.

Our latest proposal on nuclear disarmament was not objected to, although one delegation required further discussion with its capital.

The representative of Indonesia has read out the latest NAM proposal, which was discussed at our last informal consultations.

The proposal for a standing fund for peacebuilding has merit.

We welcome the G 8 proposal for irrevocable debt cancellation for the HIPC countries, a proposal that has generated high expectations in eligible countries.

Mr. Mazzoni (Italy) expressed support for Japan's proposal.

Fourthly, the Uniting for Consensus proposal is simple.

Proposal for the insertion of draft article 4

Proposal for inclusion of severely hazardous pesticide formulations

They could compete for 20 elected seats under the Consensus proposal, rather than 14 under the group of four proposal.

Through the provision for immediate re election, our proposal could also offer the possibility of long term and even continuous membership for some States if they are nominated for that purpose by their respective regions.

My delegation also had the opportunity, during our statement in the General Assembly on 11 July, to explain the proposal.

So we would like to express our doubt as to whether it is useful to discuss your proposal any further.

The representative of the Russian Federation indicated his delegation's preference, so to speak, for working on my proposal the Chair's proposal.

Mr. Mekel (Israel) requested clarification of the proposal by the representative of Lebanon and, in particular, the reasons for the proposal.