So we are very encouraged by these results.

We are encouraged by the positive international reaction to that proposal.

As this unique summit ends, we are encouraged by its outcome.

In the Middle East, we are encouraged by the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

We feel encouraged and modestly certain that, this time, action and results are on the way.

In that regard, we are encouraged by the political courage shown by the leaders of the two sides.

We are encouraged by efforts to meet the goal of 0.7 per cent of gross national income for ODA.

Such actions and developments are to be encouraged.

We are encouraged by progress made by the Provisional Institutions of Self Government in the implementation of the standards for Kosovo.

We are encouraged by the fact that the Security Council has been more consistently addressing the regional dimension of civilian protection.

But we are encouraged that this meeting helps to reaffirm the international community's commitment to the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

We are encouraged by the positive attitude demonstrated during the preparations, and we welcome those participants who are dealing with our country constructively, in good faith and with respect for the new order.

If we are serious about integrating immigrants into Western societies, they should be encouraged to move around in public as much as possible.

We are encouraged by the positive contributions of the United Nations and the African Union towards the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Africa.

As we are all making our best efforts to reform the United Nations, we certainly welcome the increased openness and transparency in the selection process, and we are encouraged by the Secretary General's efforts towards that commendable trend.

We are encouraged by the efforts to make the work of the Security Council more representative, accountable and transparent vis à vis today's membership.

Looking at newspaper ads, we are encouraged to adopt a highway, a lake, a forest, a street dog or an elephant in a zoo.

We are encouraged that global ODA has reversed its downward trend and has shown a net increase in the three years since the Monterrey Consensus.

Donors are encouraged to fulfil their increased ODA commitments in this regard.

We are encouraged by the progress made towards universal adherence to the Convention, and we are pleased to see that, since our last debate, the number of ratifications has increased, raising the number of States parties to 148.

So pretty much players are encouraged to be very creative in the game.

Delegates and participants wishing to bring family members are encouraged to do so.

We are encouraged to learn about the broad range of internal reform measures, some of which are long overdue but better late than never that the Secretary General is planning to implement.

Moreover, we are encouraged by a number of initiatives on innovative sources of financing for development that were raised at the separate meeting on financing for development.

We are also encouraged by the innovations proposed by France and a number of other countries with respect to additional sources of funds to meet the MDGs.

Non traditional donors, such as the private sector and the developing countries, are also to be encouraged, and we are particularly pleased at the steps taken by some developing countries in making pledges.

We are encouraged by the fact that many countries are already helping by providing expertise and advice to Member States lacking the knowledge, the experience or the resources to implement resolution 1540 (2004).

They are, nonetheless, steps in the right direction that should be welcomed and encouraged.

Migrants are encouraged to keep in touch with their families as often as possible.

I am encouraged by expressions of interest of others who are envisaging making contributions.

We are also encouraged by President Tadic's offer to meet soon with President Rugova and by the planned meeting between the Prime Ministers of Serbia and of Kosovo.

Young people are being helped to receive the education they deserve and are encouraged to give back to others.

Of course, we couldn't have a classroom discussion with tens of thousands of students, so we encouraged and nurtured these online forums.

We are encouraged by the progress to date in utilizing this more political function of the First Committee and hope it will continue to be developed in the future.

We are encouraged by positive developments in Sudan, Burundi, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which includes, in some cases, the satisfactory holding of elections.

We are encouraged by the renewed commitment shown by the International Committee for the Development of Lumbini at a meeting held at United Nations Headquarters on 16 September 2005.

We were and are encouraged by the support received, although it was not enough to bridge the still too divergent positions and priorities of the entire United Nations membership.

Similarly, transparency would be encouraged if only payments that are fully documented were tax deductible.

Citizens are encouraged to report irregularities they may witness during the October 23 constituent elections.

Pedestrians, bicycles, public transit and other forms of sustainable transportation are encouraged on these days.

NGOs are encouraged to make use of joint statements, through the rules on time allocation.

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From that perspective, we are indeed very encouraged that the Council has just adopted a resolution that will bring an internationally recognized follow up to the reported crimes in Darfur.

We are encouraged by reported improvements in the freedom of movement and in the promotion of the return of displaced persons, and we urge that a more conducive atmosphere be put in place to allow more returns.