It must be achieved through a process of democratic deliberations designed to achieve a consensus.

Consultations have continued over the past few days with a view to achieving consensus on the draft resolution.

Its three pillars consensus building, policy analysis, and technical assistance and capacity building had supported countries' efforts to achieve the MDGs.

We have also sought in this approach to retain the principle of consensus, for we know that this is an obligation in the Conference on Disarmament.

Seeking consensus continues to be necessary, yet this does not mean that we should put off the reforms indefinitely.

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In particular, Canada applauds Israel and its Permanent Representative for achieving consensus on the resolution entitled Holocaust remembrance .

In this regard, the constant search for consensus should not be hindered by unreasonable pre conditions or rigid positions.

We must not arbitrarily negate the possibility of achieving consensus on the enlargement of the Security Council without having yet made any substantive endeavours.

Where there is consensus, let us take big strides.

If consensus is not possible, adoption by voting requires a three quarters majority of the Parties present and voting.

Ms. Grant (Canada), speaking also on behalf of New Zealand, regretted that, once again, it had not been possible to achieve a consensus.

Norway will continue to seek a new consensus and to achieve results.

On others, consensus has been reached.

There was no consensus on the proposal.

Let us not now forget the importance of consensus.

We support its contents and join in the consensus.

Since then, a strong international consensus has developed behind that vision and behind the road map for peace designed to achieve that vision.

Generally speaking, parties concerned are now moving towards consensus on this issue, though divergence remains on some specific questions.

If there are to be regional candidates, each region must have the opportunity to seek the required consensus.

As stipulated in the Monterrey Consensus, the special high level meeting brings together all parties to the Consensus to discuss how the commitments made at Monterrey can be achieved in order to allow, inter alia, the realization of the Millennium Development Goals.

There is in Chad, however, a consensus regarding the need for sustained progress on those issues and in other areas related to social, economic and political life.

In order to make fuller use of the unique potential of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), we favour its real reformation and adaptation to the tasks of counteracting the threats and challenges of the twenty first century.

So we have two proposals on which consensuses are almost emerging.

Growing consensus on what is needed in Africa

We commit to translate that consensus into concrete action.

On Friday last, Italy circulated a draft resolution on behalf of a group of Member States, including Canada, that have united in support of a broadly based consensus.

To help achieve a consensus during our Review Conference, the Council of the European Union has adopted a Common Position relating to the 2005 NPT Review Conference.

The Chair shall ascertain whether consensus has been reached.

If there is one objection, then there is no consensus.

In order to help reach a consensus at our Review Conference, the Council of the European Union has adopted a Common Position on the 2005 NPT Review Conference.

The fact remains whatever happened in the informal consultations, there was no consensus. If there had been a consensus, at least there would have been an agenda.

We hope that through dialogue and the exchange of views at these meetings, consensus will emerge and will be translated into action.

Fourthly, the Uniting for Consensus proposal is simple.

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It reflects the existing consensus on a range of issues.

Consensus must guide decision making in the reform process.

Consensus on definition of issues of concern

The existing consensus has been characterized as a relic of the past.

A good beginning has been made by reaching consensus on the date of the elections.

Therefore, throughout the process, Mexico focused its efforts on seeking a consensus, first with respect to the negotiating mandate for a convention, and then in connection with the adoption of the Declaration.

It has been the consistent view of China that the reform of the Security Council should be realized through a gradual process of democratic discussion aimed at achieving consensus.

As Chairman of the Working Group responsible for concluding the draft comprehensive convention on international terrorism, Sri Lanka was ready to forge a consensus.

Another commonality between the position of Uniting for Consensus and that of the African Union is our shared desire to achieve a result based on the broadest possible agreement.

In both cases, the inability to reach a consensus stymied the attempts of the many to make progress in achieving long standing nuclear disarmament and non proliferation goals.