The Committee is encouraged by the attendance of a large and high ranking delegation.

12. Stresses the importance, in preparation of the final review and appraisal of the New Agenda, of an independent and high level quality evaluation

In many ways, Bo personified the Chinese concept of meritocracy well educated, intelligent, sophisticated, and charming (mainly to Western executives). But, after his fall, a very different picture emerged.

Priority 2 of the Plan states that by the year 2015 all children, particularly girls, children in difficult circumstances and those belonging to ethnic minorities will have access to a complete, free and compulsory primary education of good quality.

We have adopted the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, and later today we will, I hope, be able take action on the draft resolution on HIV AIDS, paving the way for an important high level meeting next year.