I am glad to report some positive developments on dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade.

I am pleased to state that we have made a solid start and hope that the United Nations will recognize those efforts.

What I want to do this morning is share with you a couple of stories and talk about a different Africa.

I have the honour to inform you that Jordan would like to apply for membership of the Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

I am pleased to report that Australia has made good progress in the first four years of its 10 year strategy.

On behalf of the sponsors, I wish to inform you that a correction is needed in draft resolution L.20 before you.

In brief, I am very pleased to report that those three single accused cases are approaching completion and that judgments will be rendered in 2006.

Accordingly, in follow up to the above mentioned letters, it is my regret to inform you that the Israeli occupying forces continue to use excessive and lethal force against the Palestinian civilian population under occupation.

The Chairman Before we start, I would like to share the good news that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General, Mohamed ElBaradei, have received the Nobel Peace Prize for this year.

I wish to inform you that the Government of Romania has decided to discontinue the membership of the Romanian delegation in the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, as from 31 May 2005.

I met with the regional coordinators yesterday and wish to report that there has been no change in the positions of the groups on the various issues and suggestions, including that of scheduling the core issues.

My Department treated this as an issue of the highest priority, and I am pleased to report that we have made significant progress in investigating allegations and putting in place wide ranging measures to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse.

This ( Book ) has been called by your people a falsehood though it is the truth . Say I am not a warden over you .

And your people ( O dear Prophet Mohammed peace and blessings be upon him ) denied it whereas this is undoubtedly the truth say , I am not responsible for you .

Thy people have cried it lies yet it is the truth . Say ' I am not a guardian over you .

And thy people belie it , while it is certain to befall . Say thou I am not over you a trustee .

But your people ( O Muhammad SAW ) have denied it ( the Quran ) though it is the truth . Say I am not responsible for your affairs .

But your people rejected it , though it is the truth . Say , I am not responsible for you .

Your people have denied it even though it is the Truth . Say I am not a guardian over You .

Thy people ( O Muhammad ) have denied it , though it is the Truth . Say I am not put in charge of you .

Your people have denied it , though it is the truth . Say , It is not my business to watch over you .

Your nation has belied it ( the Koran ) , although it is the truth . Say ' I am not a guardian over you .

But your people have denied it while it is the truth . Say , I am not over you a manager .

( Some of ) your people have rejected the Quran , although it is the Truth . Tell them that you are not their guardian

And your people call it a lie and it is the very truth . Say I am not placed in charge of you .

Your people have rejected the message We have sent through you , though it is the truth . Say I am not your keeper .

But thy people reject this , though it is the truth . Say Not mine is the responsibility for arranging your affairs

I have the honour to inform you of the establishment of a trust fund for non governmental organizations to assist them in strengthening their capacities to eradicate poverty, ameliorate the livelihood of poor families and communities and reinforce the role of women in sustainable development.

I know that the Secretariat is doing preparatory work on the issue and I intend to report back to you early next year on the counter terrorism strategy, after consultations with Member States and after contacts with the Secretariat.

I have the honour to inform you that your letter dated 22 August 2005 (S 2005 543) concerning your intention to commence immediately the provision of logistical support to the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been brought to the attention of the members of the Security Council.

I have the honour to inform you that your letter dated 27 May 2005 (S 2005 356) concerning your intention to appoint Mr. Suhekiro Hasegawa (Japan) Chief of the United Nations Office in Timor Leste has been brought to the attention of the members of the Security Council.

I have the honour to inform you that your letter dated 16 November 2005 (S 2005 729) concerning your intention to continue the activities of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia for the biennium 2006 2007 has been brought to the attention of the members of the Security Council.

I have the honour to inform you that, at the 81st plenary meeting of the General Assembly, held today for the purpose of electing one member of the International Court of Justice, Mr. Ronny Abraham obtained an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly.

If they turn away , tell them I have warned you all alike . I do not know if what has been promised you is near or far away .

Then if they turn away , proclaim , I have proclaimed a war against you on equal terms and what do I know whether the promise which is given to you , is close or far ?

Then , if they should turn their backs , say ' I have proclaimed to you all equally , even though I know not whether near or far is that you are promised . '

Then if they turn away , say thou I have proclaimed unto you all alike , and I know not whether nigh or far is that which ye are promised ,

But if they ( disbelievers , idolaters , Jews , Christians , polytheists , etc . ) turn away ( from Islamic Monotheism ) say ( to them O Muhammad SAW ) I give you a notice ( of war as ) to be known to us all alike . And I know not whether that which you are promised ( i.e. the torment or the Day of Resurrection ) is near or far .

But if they turn away , say , I have informed you sufficiently . Although I do not know whether what you are promised is near or far .

If they turn away , say to them I have warned you all alike and I cannot say whether what you have been promised is near or distant .

But if they are averse , then say I have warned you all alike , although I know not whether nigh or far is that which ye are promised .

But if they turn away , say , I have proclaimed to you all alike , and I do not know whether what you have been promised is far or near .

If they turn back , say ' I have warned you all alike , though I cannot tell whether what you are promised is imminent or distant .

But if they turn away , then say , I have announced to all of you equally . And I know not whether near or far is that which you are promised .

If they turn away , tell them , I have warned every one of you equally . I do not know when the torment which you have to suffer will take place .