We stand defeated at the outset.

Mr. Smirnov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian) At the outset, I thank Under Secretary General Egeland for his detailed briefing on the humanitarian situation in several regions of Africa.

The project encountered severe delays from the outset.

NEPAD has had Canada's enthusiastic support from the outset.

Your attitude from the outset has been most unpleasant.

At the outset, I should like to join my colleagues in thanking the Secretary General for his report on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (A 60 224).

I need to make a confession at the outset here.

(d) Conducting the investigation of an offence from its outset.

As chairman, I would like to say at the outset...

I wish to stress, at the outset, that an objective assessment of the situation on the ground as well as an impartial approach is evident in the general structure and content of your present report.

Trade liberalization is likely to create adjustment costs at the outset.

Poland has been active in the Initiative's development since its very outset.

At the outset, we wish to reaffirm our solidarity and unity with Africa.

Ms. Taracena Secaira (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish) I should like at the outset to reiterate what was expressed by the representative of Argentina on behalf of the Rio Group, who explained the situation of young people in the region.

As stated at the outset, the progress in the situation of women in Colombia has been due more to the widespread policies of democratization and modernization, especially in education, than to specific policies designed to achieve equality for women.

So, I do want to say, at the outset, that I think compassion's great.

In mass influx situations, military elements must be disarmed and separated from the outset.

Mr. Denisov (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian) I wish at the outset to join my colleagues in thanking Mr. Jan Egeland for providing us with up to date information on the situation in respect of the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

For its part, ECOWAS endeavoured from the outset to take steps to reverse the political situation. After its attempts to promote negotiations with representatives of the junta failed, ECOWAS took practical measures to put pressure on the military junta on 29 August.

But, from the outset, it was obvious that there was something horribly wrong with it.

Since the outset Belgium has played an active part in the process initiated in Ottawa.

Unfortunately, almost from the outset, that important endeavour was hijacked by a small group of nations

Any such initiative would depend from the outset on a policy of transparency among Member States.

Secondly, any negotiations on a ban on anti personnel landmines must be comprehensive from the outset.

Now, at the outset, I want to be very clear that this speech comes with no judgments.

At the outset, I would like to thank the three Committee Chairmen for their most informative briefings.

At the outset, we wish to note with satisfaction the tangible achievements and progress made in the overall situation in Timor Leste, as indicated in the report of the Secretary General (S 2005 99), especially in the improved security situation, with respect to State institutions and capacities, and in terms of promoting democracy and human rights, during UNMISET's final consolidation phase over the past year.

Mr. Sardenberg (Brazil) Mr. President, allow me at the outset to thank you for having convened this meeting.

The arrogant tactics of exerting undue pressure on sovereign Governments thwarted any engagement with them from the outset.

They should be involved from the outset of the planning process and have full access to environmental information.

From the outset, it was apparent that Professor Muntarbhorn's study would be an integral part of the Workshop.

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

From the outset, the Government of Italy has been a consistently generous host and provided rent free premises.

In short, the United Nations and its partners need a strategy and sense of direction from the outset.

Situation, Mr. Kruhulik? What situation?

President Duarte Frutos (spoke in Spanish) At the outset, I congratulate the Co Chairpersons on their well deserved election.

It is important that, from the outset, the goal is to reduce risk while simultaneously creating sustainable livelihood options.

At the outset, Mr. Minister, I would like to welcome your presence in the Chair at this important meeting.

From the outset of the SAICM development process, the linkage between chemical safety and sustainable development has been emphasized.

At the outset I should like to make some opening remarks as Norway assumes the presidency of the Conference.

Finally, the Special Court is the first international criminal court to be funded from the outset by voluntary contributions.

We need to have the skills to plan and carry out these non military tasks effectively at the outset.

I said at the outset that the international climate was favourable to accelerating commitments to promote disarmament and security.

In order to obtain an effective ban, all the relevant countries should, from the outset, participate in the negotiations.

31. Despite the support of the authorities from the outset, several attempts to get the project document signed failed.