These new initiatives attach considerable importance to desertification control.

At the same time, the ECB has gained considerable credibility from its handling of the global credit crisis.

Some Latin American and Caribbean countries have gained considerable experience in developing innovative pension and provident fund schemes.

China and India gained considerable economic power, and close neighbors in previously isolated communist states were rapidly integrated in the European economy.

The class of rural Indians gained in importance as the sugar industry moved into the 20th century.

For infantry, the breastplate gained renewed importance with the development of shrapnel in the late 18th century.

As one of 15 megadiverse countries, Mexico attached considerable importance to the protection of biological diversity.

I am fully aware of the importance of economic development for a considerable part of the world.

In our statement, we would like to touch upon some additional issues that are of considerable importance to Ukraine.

This is a matter of considerable importance to central banks, which value liquidity when deciding which currencies to hold as reserve.

Mr. Lobach (Russian Federation) (spoke in Russian) The discussion of maritime issues is traditionally accorded considerable importance by the General Assembly.

Considerable importance should be given to risk identification and mitigation as well as to preparedness and to protection of the most vulnerable.

The Meeting highlighted the importance of the interaction of the CTC with regional organizations, which have gained valuable and broad experience in combating terrorism.

Mr. Sauma (Mexico) said that Mexico attached considerable importance to resolution 13 1 adopted by the Commission on Sustainable Development at its thirteenth session.

Over the last two decades, the services economy in all countries has gained in importance and contributed a growing share to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment.

It is precisely because we attach such importance to the issue of working methods that a considerable portion of our own draft proposal was devoted to that question.

Collectively, the countries of the European Union paid 37 per cent of total assessed contributions, and therefore attached considerable importance to the methodology for determining future scales of assessments.

Microfinance has gained in importance in poverty reduction efforts undertaken by developing countries in the ESCAP region, illustrated by the range of such initiatives that can be seen within the region.

In the elections, AK Party gained 341 seats and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) gained 71 seats.

Development of a professional police service. The national police force has gained considerable experience since it assumed responsibility for internal security in May 2004, but still lacks critical skills and proficiency, particularly in the areas of investigations, forensics and logistics.

Members note that considerable progress has been made over the last years in streamlining the resolutions on the item UNRWA' and note the importance of exploring the possibility for further streamlining.

Meanwhile, ordinary Russians have gained little.

The incumbent, Laurent Gbagbo, gained 45.9 .

Nauru gained its independence in 1968.

The Niger gained independence in 1960.

The risks are considerable.

During the 20th century, Samarra gained new importance when a permanent lake (Lake Tharthar) was created through the construction of the Samarra Dam, which was built in order to prevent the frequent flooding of Baghdad.

It gained its municipal charter in 1971.

It gained independence on October 27, 1979.

This gives us considerable standing.

A New Institutional Economics (NIE) gained ground by filling in the gaps left by mainstream models, which ignored the central importance of institutions in managing the change and uncertainty that affect resource allocation and social choice.

Considerable discussion surrounded the question of meetings in subregions or regions, as well as the importance of ensuring respect for human rights principles and provisions in the application of security and anti terrorism legislation.

10 years later I gained my sight back.

But what has been gained is never guaranteed.

Relations with the EU have gained significant momentum.

Nicolas II gained the status of saintly martyr.

Togo gained its independence from France in 1960.

City status was gained on April 15, 1954.

And humanitarian aid needs remain considerable.

Uganda gained independence from Britain on 9 October 1962.

In 1951, Libya, a former Italian colony, gained independence.

However, the Ubykh gained more prominence in modern times.

G 20 chairs can have considerable influence.

Nevertheless, the treaty is a considerable achievement.

This period also saw considerable MDC activity.