I assure you, it is very true.

I would like to take this opportunity to assure them of our cooperation and support in their new assignments.

I would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate the European Union's full support for the Secretary General's proposals to establish a comprehensive counter terrorism strategy for the United Nations.

I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that Slovakia stands ready to share its experience and best practices in the implementation of its domestic reforms and also, in this way, to contribute to the fulfilment of the Millennium Development Goals.

I would also like to take this opportunity to assure you of Australia's ongoing efforts to provide leadership and assistance in the Asia Pacific region in support of cooperative counter terrorism efforts at the bilateral, regional and global levels.

I would like to take this opportunity to highlight that the purpose of those visits is to provide an opportunity to engage in a detailed discussion to monitor implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) (resolution 1535 (2004), tenth preambular paragraph).

I would also take this opportunity to assure you of Australia's continuing support for the important work of your Committee and our commitment to maintaining a leadership position in the Asia Pacific region in support of cooperative counter terrorism efforts at the bilateral, regional and global levels.

I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm Somalia's appreciation for, and approval of, the United Nations 60 years of progressive work to maintain peace while concurrently achieving incremental progress towards a more equitable and liveable world.

Having reviewed the request of the Government of Iraq to extend the mandate of the Multinational Force (MNF) in Iraq (S 2005 687) and following consultations with the Government of Iraq, I am writing to confirm, consistent with this request, that the MNF under unified command stands ready to continue to fulfil its mandate as set out in Security Council resolution 1546 (2004).

I would take this opportunity to reaffirm comments made by the EU presidency in New York on 27 May that to contribute to a better operation of the NPT we should consider holding the first meeting of the preparatory committee for the next conference, in 2007, in Vienna.