Turkey had often pointed out that drug trafficking and organized crime were significant sources of financing for terrorist groups, and his delegation was pleased that the international community was finally beginning to recognize that connection.

The Special Rapporteur welcomes this fruitful cooperation with EUMC and intends to increase it further in the future.

That delegation noted with satisfaction the successful work being carried out by the Subcommittee and the Working Group.

Mr. Mazumdar (India) welcomed the adoption of the draft resolution and expressed satisfaction that the obstacles to the negotiations had disappeared.

He expressed satisfaction at the continued observance of a moratorium on nuclear testing and called for the entry into force of the CTBT.

He was satisfied that the publication of the LDC Report on an annual basis and the increased workload had been given due consideration.

The representative of Benin, speaking on behalf of the least developed countries, expressed satisfaction with the work of the Commissions and welcomed the attention given to the concerns of the least developed countries.

The representative of Benin, speaking on behalf of the least developed countries, expressed satisfaction with the work of the Commissions and welcomed the attention given to the concerns of LDCs.

Political and economic stability, the openness of the Government, and the labour force were among Benin's assets, but the weakness of the Government and of the judicial system and the need for greater regional economic integration were noted.

He was pleased to announce that his country's ratifications of international counter terrorism conventions had increased to nine and the ratification process was under way in the case of the three more.

His delegation noted with satisfaction the elimination of the requirement of a declaration of exceptional risk. The Secretary General had also expressed reservations about such a requirement on account of the lack of generally accepted criteria for such a declaration.

A delegation expressed satisfaction that the promotion of increased research through international scientific efforts, as well as adaptation of emerging technologies to local conditions, was one of the key outcomes of the United Nations Millennium Project.

In his opening remarks, the Director welcomed the participants and expressed satisfaction at the high number of countries attending the meeting, which indicated the interest of the international community in addressing the issue of the disposal of confiscated proceeds of crime.

The representative of Myanmar expressed satisfaction at the close cooperation with UNICEF over five decades, most recently in the preparation of the new country programme and in the prevention of child trafficking and recruitment of child soldiers.

Another speaker was satisfied with the UNICEF leadership role in the tsunami rehabilitation efforts but was concerned about UNICEF supported water and sanitation projects, especially in the areas where transitional housing had just been built.

It also noted with satisfaction that the Department's Strategic Communications Division was acting as secretariat for the United Nations Communications Group and it commended the Department for guiding the Group in designing joint communication strategies and promotional campaigns with other United Nations bodies on several international conferences and global celebrations.

The Governing Board also expressed satisfaction with the Institute's proposals for a sustained drive to gain crucial support from member States and others concerned and called for enhanced cooperation between member States and UNODC in that respect.

None of them, therefore, has any reason to express discomfort with Turkey.

Support was expressed for both approaches.

The independent expert expresses his appreciation for the exemplary and successful completion of the election process.

Others expressed misgivings.

He was pleased to note that the collection rate of assessed contributions for 2004 stood at over 90 per cent and that voluntary contributions for the same year had increased, enabling UNIDO to increase technical cooperation delivery to 98.8 million.

He intended to act accordingly.

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Several representatives expressed appreciation for the proposal.

The Conference welcomed them and expressed appreciation for their presence.

He believed that there was no army.

He hoped that that trend would be sustained.

A number of delegations expressed support for a documentary approach.

Concern was also expressed at the increased use of cannabis.

Support was expressed for the work of the advisory body by some delegations.

Several participants expressed the need for unconditional cancellation of debt.

Participants supported the establishment of a Human Rights Council.

He expressed his Government's satisfaction at this successful joint effort.

He regretted that the Council did not endorse the Committee's decision.

He hoped that problems would be resolved by negotiation and dialogue.

The Board expressed satisfaction with the efforts undertaken by the Secretariat since its previous session to organize assessment visits to projects in the field.

Representatives expressed appreciation for the documentation provided by the Secretariat.

Members of the Working Group expressed gratitude for the papers presented.

He trusted that that compromise would not be jeopardized.

Representatives expressed appreciation for the documentation provided by the Secretariat.

His delegation wished to know the reasons for that backlog.

The Study Group expressed support for the general orientation of the memorandum.

He hoped that the draft resolution would be adopted by consensus.

UNCTAD's work should be supportive of development goals, taking into account commitments undertaken by member States.