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Finally, we commend the efforts by the High level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change.

The Group exchanged views on the various topics of the report of the High level Panel.

I would like to touch upon the High level Panel's recommendations on sanctions.

The importance of these types of programmes was recognized by the High level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change.

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the adoption of the definition proposed by the United Nations High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change in December 2004. the ratification and implementation of all terrorism related conventions by those states which have not yet done so.

Switzerland is willing, in that respect, to share its experiences with the High level Group and with the secretariat of the Alliance of Civilizations.

The High Level Panel had also urged that, while the arrangement was being negotiated, a voluntary time limited moratorium on new fuel cycle facilities should be put in place.

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We would also like to recall the High level Panel's proposals aimed at enhancing the capabilities and the role of the United Nations in conflict mediation, which were set aside in the discussions.

The conclusions reached by the High level Panel are of tremendous importance to ongoing debates about combating transnational organized crime and the role of the United Nations in that endeavour.

Delegations approved of the Working Group's intentions to follow ongoing discussions on United Nations reform, including the Secretary General's High level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change.

The Team's report follows on the heels of the report issued by the High level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change appointed by the Secretary General (A 59 565).

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As the High level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change has emphasized, it is necessary to ensure compliance with human rights norms and conventions.

We consider that the ideas put forward by the High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change are a useful starting point for that process.

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Every stone has been turned, in particular since the intensive consultations sparked last summer by the High level Panel's report.

Particular attention will be paid to the conclusions of the High level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change and such recent initiatives as the Alliance of Civilization.

Several delegations made reference, in that respect, to the recommendation of the High level Panel regarding the establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission.

In this context, Poland assesses positively the report of the High level Panel, A more secure world our shared responsibility .

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The report of the High level Panel will ensure that debate and discussion on the most effective means of providing international and United Nations assistance to weak and post conflict States will intensify.

The Assembly had decided to hold a High level Plenary Meeting on progress made in implementing the Millennium Declaration and the Secretary General had presented the report of the High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change.

A lot has been said about the reform of the Security Council since the release of the report of the High level Panel last December.

Yet the High level Panel never defines the nature of these obligations or their place in the human rights system as a whole.

In that regard, she stated that we look forward to the recommendations of the High level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change appointed by the Secretary General.

General Satish Nambiar, a member of the High level Panel, and Mr. Mortimer, representing the Secretary General, explained that exactly the opposite was intended.

They are relevant because the High level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change worked for a year on collective security.

The High level Panel identified transnational organized crime as one of six key threats currently facing the global community.

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the creation of a trust fund for the purpose of assisting governments that lack the financial resources to implement their obligations, as proposed by the United Nations High Level Panel.

Canada is committed to seeing a successful conclusion of these negotiations and we welcome the High level Panel's recommendation of a legally binding instrument.

Some steps have also been taken in order to start the work of the high level group on security, as well as of working groups for decentralization, transport and returns.

Over and above the work of the CTC under discussion today, everyone is mindful of the recommendations of the High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change.

The High level Panel has identified terrorism as one of six categories of threats with which the world must be concerned in the years ahead.

We believe that we should give greater consideration to the High level Panel's proposal to modify the Commission so as to give it universal membership.

The Group of Friends held its fifth meeting in Mexico City to continue its endeavours in promoting the reform of the United Nations and to examine its future activities in the light of the report of the High level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change.