All those matters were raised during our discussion.

Our thematic debates have been more interactive and more interesting.

We find those reports to be very useful in our discussions.

We are confident that they will guide our deliberations to a successful conclusion.

Most of our consultations on the Security Council have focused on the issue of its expansion.

I wish that the good spirit of cooperation and understanding will prevail in our discussions in November.

We look forward to continuing our discussions on that issue with all interested delegations.

We have full confidence in his ability to guide our deliberations to a successful conclusion.

Since that time, peacebuilding has become increasingly prominent in our debates.

It is fascinating to note how our discussions in different forums become increasingly intertwined.

He then stayed at the conference for the entire two and a half days, and made pertinent contributions to our discussions.

Those elements democratization, widening the membership and working methods are at the heart of our debate.

The past few months have witnessed a new momentum in our discussions on Security Council reform.

I hope that, throughout our debates at this session, the momentum for change will continue to build.

Our discussions have shown clearly that we lack a forum to mobilize and coordinate action on the part of all relevant actors.

Our discussions have been characterized on all sides by a high degree of commitment and mutual comprehension, and a readiness to cooperate.

We look forward to continuing discussions with you and your Special Representative, Sukehiro Hasegawa, in this direction.

To ensure this, we needed a mechanism that would enhance our discussions in the early part of next year.

The other significant trend in our discussions was the strong emphasis on poverty eradication and on meeting our commitments for the realization of the Millennium Development Goals.

I therefore believe that it is vital for us to manage in the best possible way the principles and norms of negotiation throughout our discussions and our work.

Unfortunately, the lights out campaign exemplifies the state of much of our environmental debate.

Our debates are unfolding against a backdrop of escalating oil prices, whose worst fallout we may have yet to see.

Knowing their personal qualities, I remain convinced that under their enlightened leadership the outcome of our discussions will meet our expectations.

In addition, Ambassador Heinsberg has often brought to our attention new aspects of substantive issues that have enriched and updated our discussions.

We have the benefit of hindsight today, but even now most discussions of the issue are predicated on the logic of Limits to Growth .

Ms. Tahir Kheli (United States of America) Our discussions on United Nations reform reflect unity on one point we all believe in the Organization.

We believe that such forums could be more successful, enabling us to adopt documents setting out general principles and approaches worked out in our discussions.

The outcome document must serve as a road map, with its main elements acting as signposts in our discussions over the coming months under your stewardship, Mr. President.

The issue of regional security is one of the important challenges on the First Committee's agenda this year we must reaffirm its importance and strive to enhance it.

In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussions on the subject.

That proposal, which was warmly received during our informal debates since January, should have no trouble being accepted and finding a consensus.

The Millennium Development Goals give us hope for a better future, but the political message that emerged from our debate is clear we need to redouble our efforts.

Our discussions have been considerably influenced by the current climate of reform in the United Nations system, which is likely to have considerable impact on the humanitarian sector.

Our discussions have been considerably influenced by the current climate of reform in the United Nations system, which is likely to have considerable impact on the humanitarian sector.

Our discussions will focus on three issues the transition to full Afghan security responsibility, the continued development of Allied military capabilities, and NATO s global network of partnerships.

Our present debate is timely, following the 2005 world summit, where heads of State or Government reviewed progress made since the adoption of the Millennium Declaration.

Our discussion is a fitting complement to the review of the implementation of the Millennium Declaration as well as the outcomes of other major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields.

It provides the most timely opportunity to bring to fruition our discussions over a decade to achieve a more representative, transparent and effective Security Council.

Now, as we embark on the second phase of the preparations for the high level summit in September, the delegation of Viet Nam is deeply convinced that the President will continue to lead our discussions to a successful conclusion.

Aside from that important date, however, the Secretary General has once again provided us with a set of ideas and proposals that, I am certain, will nourish our debates with a view to reforming the Organization and adapting it to the century's challenges.

Unfortunately, the lights out campaign exemplifies the state of much of our environmental debate. We are spoon fed stories that fit preconceived frameworks.

The lessons we have learned from our fieldwork, from parliamentary diplomacy and from our political debates is that we must treat these peace processes as a continuum extending far beyond the final conclusion of an agreement.

The future of generations to come rests not so much on the vigour of our debate and the declarations at the sixtieth session of the General Assembly, but on the action we take, commencing right here in New York, to make the United Nations stronger and more effective.

We also suggest that the concept, widely expressed during our debates, that a solution to our problems is also a matter of political will and therefore deserves to be addressed at a political level be contemplated in our report.

King Juan Carlos I (spoke in Spanish) I should like to convey my congratulations to the Co Chairpersons of this High level Plenary Meeting, Their Excellencies the President of Gabon and the Prime Minister of Sweden, who, I am sure, will lead our deliberations very ably.