I have enumerated those elements that my delegation considers relevant to our review process.

I am fully aware of the importance of the discussion that we are having today and fully aware of past practices.

In our policy advice we are always trying to make our work more effective and to learn from experience. What have we learned?

Given the gravity of the situation, as described by the Special Representative, Mr. Otunnu, in his moving statement, I believe that today's debate is indeed timely.

Ms. Rivera (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish) My delegation would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks for the intensive rethinking process in which we are involved.

We will go into greater detail with regard to our positions during the second stage of these discussions, which you, Sir, have proposed that we carry out in thematic clusters later this month.

I hope that our discussions today will lead towards concrete and sustained action and strengthen our efforts to reach a truly global culture of peace and a meaningful Dialogue among Civilizations, cultures and peoples of our world.