Adequate time will be given to this agenda item for exchange of views and open discussion.

On 12 January, the Security Council held an open debate on the question concerning Haiti.

Iceland has actively encouraged an open discussion on marine pollution, an issue of international concern.

The Council held 11 public meetings including two open debates and eight informal consultations.

Increasingly, questions related to resolution 1325 (2000) are discussed in both open and closed meetings of the Security Council.

Canada values that inclusive informal process, which engages open discussions on such issues, and we are pleased to see it continue.

In addition, on 25 February 2005, the Security Council held an open debate on cross cutting issues in West Africa.

As Argentina is presiding over the Security Council this month of January 2005, we proposed to convene an open debate on Haiti in the hope of finding realistic and lasting solutions.

On 17 February, the Security Council held an open debate on the report of the Secretary General on small arms (S 2005 69) dated 7 February.

Tomorrow the Security Council will hold an open debate on the situation in Kosovo. We believe that many of those factors need to be taken into account in the peaceful resolution of Kosovo's future status, too.

Anne Marie Slaughter, who wrote a much read article about the glass ceiling last year, has sought an open debate about where the problems lie.

Ms. Gallardo (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish) Mr. President, allow me to voice the satisfaction of the Government of El Salvador at your initiative to convene an open Security Council debate on the situation in Haiti.

In order to assess the progress made in that regard, we would welcome a decision by the Council to hold an open debate on the issue during the first quarter of next year.

The Commission established close working links with the Lebanese authorities, and channels of communication were kept open with all sides.

With his total attention focused on military campaigns, the ground was open for internal disputes.

DISCUSSION WITH THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ON HER PLAN OF ACTION

The doors are open.

I have initiated discussion on this critical subject with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Alpha Oumar Konaré, which my Special Representative is continuing.

Current Bureau members decided to discuss these issues with their respective regional groups.

I am delighted that it was during Namibia's presidency of the Security Council in October 2000 that an open debate and discussions were initiated which culminated in the adoption of this landmark resolution resolution 1325 (2000) which we have the honour of reviewing today.

Prior to the plenary meetings, there will be an informal, interactive round table discussion on the theme Young people making commitments matter , open to Member States, observers, United Nations organizations and non governmental youth organizations.

In order to deal effectively with non proliferation compliance challenges, we look forward to discussing the establishment of an open ended special committee on verification and compliance under the authority of the IAEA Board of Governors.

In Libya, it was relatively easy to bomb Muammar el Qaddafi s armies as they advanced through open spaces.

After the barrage, the Soviet infantry attacked across open ground but was repulsed with heavy casualties.

The issues were discussed with different relevant bodies as follows The National Ozone Unit Other government departments involved in ozone environmental issues Customs Department Selected customs control points Importers of ODS Associations of Refrigeration Technicians, if in place Selected refrigeration servicing workshops Certification centers, such as technical institutes, if in place.

The gate is open now.

All scenarios are open.

Everyone is welcome.

All are invited to attend.

It leaves open basic metaphysical commitments and takes a plural and tolerant view of religious life.

I should like to thank your delegation for taking this timely initiative to consider issues of post conflict peacebuilding in an open debate of the Council with the participation of the larger membership of the United Nations.

Even so, now that the issue has been put before the Court, it must be discussed.

All the work already undertaken will be discussed later with the Electoral Commission.

Don't sleep with the windows open.

He kept all the windows open.

You left your lights on.

The rear gate was open.

Tom left the gate open.

It is an open invitation to travel!

It will be an open and international institution.

All are invited to attend.

All are invited to attend.

So where do we go from here? A dozen international think tanks are organizing a worldwide on line debate, to be held from February 4 9, in association with NATO, the European Commission, and several governments.

On 23 February, the Security Council examined in an open debate under the presidency of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and African Integration of Benin the report of the Secretary General on children and armed conflict (S 2005 72) issued on 9 February.

Numerous policy options to deal with this problem are now being debated.