Parties expressed some concerns about the number of meetings and the volume of competing activities during sessions.

2. Welcomes the progress achieved in addressing the concerns expressed by the General Assembly in its resolution 55 247

I believe that it provides the Council with an opportunity to strengthen a number of elements and to address some of the concerns expressed by Member States.

The current revised budget did not reflect action taken on any of the concerns raised by the Advisory Committee, which had been assured that its concerns would be addressed in the next budget submission for MINUSTAH.

5. Notes the concerns expressed by a group of indigenous people in New Caledonia regarding their underrepresentation in the Territory's governmental and social structures

Mr. Maiyegun (Nigeria) said that while his delegation wished to retain the reliability requirement, it also sympathized with the concerns expressed by Canada and Singapore.

That possibility might allay the concern expressed by some delegations that the draft convention appeared to acknowledge or endorse virtual entities or companies.

It did so once the concerns it had expressed had largely been taken into account by the country that prepared the original text, and I should like to thank that delegation for the flexibility it demonstrated.

The sponsors had taken account of the concerns expressed by the various delegations and therefore hoped that the draft resolution would be adopted without a vote.

It is therefore important that the new resolution will not only strengthen a number of the elements in the sanctions regime but also address common concerns expressed by Member States over the implementation of the sanctions measures.

Welcomes the progress achieved in addressing the concerns expressed in its resolution 57 279 and the recent significant improvements made by the Secretary General in procurement reform at Headquarters and in the field missions

The Committee notes that many of the concerns it expressed during the consideration of the third periodic report (A 56 44, para. 87) have not been adequately addressed, and will be reiterated in the present concluding observations.

Ms. Barghouti (Observer for Palestine) expressed deep appreciation for the importance attached by the Government and people of Malaysia to the issue of Palestine and expressed her delegation's support for the development of the International Centre on Palestine.

We join our voices to those of delegations that have already expressed their satisfaction at the significant steps already taken by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

So we associate ourselves with all delegations that have expressed such sentiments in words or in substance.

Some delegations expressed support for the formulation of draft article 12 proposed by the Commission.

Concerns were, however, raised regarding the responsibility of contractors for serious harm to the environment.

A majority of the delegations supports the article.

In the informal consultations of the General Assembly this spring, Iceland expressed some concerns that proposed models in earlier documents could make access by smaller States to the Security Council even more difficult, particularly through the reorganization of regional groups.

Many other important concerns will feature in this year s intense negotiations.

Ms. Šimonović expressed concern at the high overall illiteracy rate and asked what steps were being taken to reduce the rate.

to do their work. As a new element, some Parties expressed interest in having access to computer centre facilities during pre sessional meetings.

They also expressed their appreciation that the criteria and objectives established by the guidelines reflected the concerns of indigenous peoples.

China and Russia have expressed reservations.

The Government of Iraq has indicated its intention to adhere to the Convention.

Those delegations which expressed support for the Commission's formulation of draft article 11 noted that it had adopted a middle ground.

It has consistently voiced disapproval of settlement activities.

Ms. Schmidt (Germany) expressed support for Italy's position.

At its fifty ninth session, the General Assembly, in its resolution 59 177, while noting with appreciation the efforts made by some sporting governing bodies to combat racism, expressed its concern at the increasing incidence of racism in various sporting events.

The American Bankers Association, worried about the fees that banks would be obliged to pay, vehemently opposed deposit insurance.

Many recipient countries had expressed their support for evaluations and follow up activities, which was vital in facilitating improvements.

South Africa has expressed interest in becoming a member State and the documentation requested by Pretoria has meanwhile been provided.

Mexico shares many of the concerns expressed by various States in connection with the dire consequences that the militarization of outer space would have for international peace and security, as well as the urgent need to devise measures to increase transparency, trust and security in the use of space, particularly when it comes to verification.

While understanding the legitimate concern of LDCs regarding the erosion phenomenon, she hoped that this would not overshadow the benefits arising, for LDCs as well as other countries, from trade liberalization.

Some delegations expressed support for the formulation of draft article 13.

Similarly, Mali has indicated its intention to accede to the statute of the Institute.

Several delegations expressed support for the proposals and observed that they addressed the main concerns raised during the discussions with regard to paragraph 3.

It likewise welcomes the resumption of a constructive dialogue with the State party and the fact that the State party has expressed its desire to pursue a dialogue with the Committee on a regular basis.

Many major companies, including in the oil industry, have expressed their readiness to support sustainable development goals.

The Committee expressed concern about the small impact of the Gender Equality Bureau.

Our Organization has long expressed concern over the trafficking of women.

She also expressed interest in the area of the effects of trade agreements on the enjoyment of human rights.

Delegations also expressed concern about the resurgence of polio.

The report identifies progress, as well as some concerns.

And yet, how many public figures of McNamara s importance have ever expressed any regret for their mistakes and follies and crimes? I can name only one Robert McNamara.