We are pleased that negotiations are now under way on several of the reform issues.

A number of the issues raised are being discussed within the consultative process and others are being pursued internally.

There is no agreement yet on this issue, and the work of the expert groups is ongoing.

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Had any research been carried out on that question?

The study on that issue was under way and on schedule.

She had noted the reference to the ongoing process of negotiations, and believed that they offered the best way to settle the problems covered in the draft, as well as the question of the status of Jerusalem.

Votes could also be called on other controversial issues that are currently under consideration in your consultative process.

Participants emphasized that coordination should be strengthened among ongoing initiatives with the proposed initiatives to synergize efforts on similar issues.

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It is true that we have been discussing the issue for a number of years now in various working groups.

I believe that the mediation is dealing with this issue, and I am sure that it will be at the centre of the discussions in Pretoria.

The issue was currently being fiercely debated by the press and society.

Transition was an issue of major importance and, as such, had been discussed more than once at the United Nations.

49. The Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering was cooperating closely with other international organizations on the issue of money laundering.

3. Gradually, gender issues were moving from the wings to centre stage.

The question of introducing standards regarding the binding nature of gender analysis is being resolved.

In addition, in regions where particular weaknesses regarding gender issues and mainstreaming have been identified, WFP is in the process of recruiting regional gender advisers.

First, in terms of security, we cannot hope for an electoral process to be conducted normally in a tense security situation.

I'm taking appropriate measures.

China is giving positive consideration to hosting a regional seminar on issues related to those dealt with by the 1540 Committee and is discussing the matter with the relevant body of the United Nations.

77. In panel discussions, the participants in the Seminar dealt with issues relating to the Middle East peace process key issues of a just and comprehensive settlement and the role of Asia in promoting a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine through solidarity and assistance.

(f) To extend ongoing training and sensitization of managers on gender balance issues

The Working Group and the Secretariat are looking at several other issues that require more discussion and potential action in the coming year.

Canada is prepared to see this matter further explored in our discussions on the CD agenda recognizing of course that there is already a process under way which has political momentum and a practical agenda.

So based on this question, we've had a lot of different projects that we've been working on.

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(c) Organizing field testing of a revised labour force survey questionnaire in selected countries

New Zealand is pleased that work on the crime of aggression is progressing well.

50. The present report has concentrated on the problems confronting African countries engaged in the reform process.

Such matters are considered by the Intersecretariat Working Group on Price Statistics.

Noting also the ongoing efforts and recent activities within the United Nations system and the other intergovernmental activities and multilateral initiatives on international migration and development being undertaken, as well as the exchanges of information on the subject,

Nevertheless, relevant concerns are taken into account in their activities in small States.

The ongoing constructive dialogue surrounding this question is a sign that normalization between the two countries is moving ahead.

The administration stated that progress was being made in the context of the Secretary General s Human Resources Task Force.

Much of the discussion which had taken place in the informal consultations could not be reflected in the report and, moreover, the point now under consideration had occupied only a small proportion of the Subcommittee apos s time.

It was made worse by an attempt to reflect in the revised budget the resource implications of a major reorganization, which the Mission is in the process of implementing.

The Commission s programme to resolve the continent s economic and social problems was the only means of countering its ongoing marginalization.

The revelation of irregularities in the conduct of the programme obviously would justify the need for improved arrangements for accountability and oversight.

The convention would not be the appropriate international instrument to deal with the issue of terrorism, which was already the subject of international initiatives currently under way within the United Nations.

In the ensuing discussion, considerable attention was devoted to the place of thematic debates in the work of the Council.

Environmental impact assessments are under way to ensure that all environmental and socio economic issues are managed in a sustainable manner.

To this end, China supports the ongoing negotiation between Iran and three EU members to work out a long term settlement plan for the Iran nuclear issue.

A project is currently being negotiated for including the subject of excision in the curricula of primary and secondary schools and vocational training establishments.

On that Friday, many of those who were present thought it would not be possible to hold further informal consultations at least in one room while the meeting on the Programme of Action on small arms was going on.