We also note the recent decision of China to ratify the Treaty.

Noting with satisfaction that most States have ratified or acceded to the Convention,

Notes that States that have ratified the Kyoto Protocol strongly urge States that have not yet done so to ratify it in a timely manner

Noting with satisfaction the imminent entry into force of the Agreement due to the fact that thirty States have ratified or acceded to it, and noting also that the entry into force of the Agreement entails responsibilities for States parties and other important considerations as outlined in the Agreement,

3. Notes that States that have ratified the Kyoto Protocol strongly urge States that have not yet done so to ratify it in a timely manner

80. Notes with concern that productivity standards for interpreters have not been reviewed since 1974 and that workload standards and processes for translation have not changed substantially, as well as the complaints about the quality of the interpretation and translation

Noting with satisfaction that to date more than fifty countries have already ratified the Convention,

She noted with satisfaction the number of States that had ratified or acceded to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and underscored the important work of the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

We note that some of the sources are not properly referenced.

3. Notes also that States that have ratified the Kyoto Protocol welcome its ratification by the Russian Federation, which satisfies the requirements for the Kyoto Protocol to enter into force

3. Also notes that States that have ratified the Kyoto Protocol welcome the entry into force of the Protocol on 16 February 2005 and strongly urge States that have not yet done so to ratify it in a timely manner

The Board noted in May 2005 that the Commissioner General had not yet approved the amended directive.

3. Welcomes the signature or ratification of or accession to the Convention by some States, and takes note of the report of the Secretary General on the status of the Convention A 58 221.

The Board also noted that approvals for the second and third contracts were obtained after the expiry of the contract periods.

Notes that many States have signed the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and encourages States that have signed the Convention and have not ratified it to do so

Notes that many States have signed the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and encourages States that have signed the Convention and have not ratified it to do so

Noting that the Convention, which entered into force on 15 January 1999, has been ratified or acceded to by 79 States as at the present date,

Noting that since its adoption the Convention has only been signed by 40 Member States and ratified by 4,

447. It is noted with appreciation that Denmark has ratified the amendments to article 8, paragraph 6, of the Convention.

The General Assembly may wish to take note of the present report and its annexes and to approve

Welcoming the ratification of the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage by one hundred and seventy six States parties, and noting the inscription of seven hundred and fifty four sites on the World Heritage List,

While noting the increasing number of countries which have signed or ratified such protocols, Japan calls on all States that have not yet signed and ratified one to do so.

Encouraged by the work carried out to date under the Convention, and satisfied that most States and one regional economic integration organization have ratified the Convention,

Noting that one hundred eighty eight States and one regional economic integration organization have ratified the Convention,

Takes note of the ratification by the Government of Burundi of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on 21 September 2004

This was not brought to the attention of the steering committee, and it was not clear on whose authority expenditures over and above the approved estimates were incurred.

This Convention has not been ratified by the United States, but was submitted by the President to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent to ratification in 1999.

Noting with satisfaction that most States and one regional economic integration organization have ratified or acceded to the Convention,

12. Also notes that the present Government has taken a significant step forward by signing and ratifying various important international human rights instruments

Noting that one hundred and eighty eight States and one regional economic integration organization have ratified the Convention,

1.6 The CTC notes that at present there are no legal provisions to authorize or regulate the activities of money remittance or transfer services.

The Committee notes also with appreciation that the State party has made the declaration under article 14 of the Convention and has ratified the amendment concerning article 8, paragraph 6.

2. Notes that States that have ratified the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeFCCC CP 1997 7 Add.1, decision 1 CP.3, annex. welcome the entry into force of the Protocol on 16 February 2005 and strongly urge States that have not yet done so to ratify it in a timely manner

Noting with satisfaction that additional States have ratified or acceded to the Convention, bringing the total number of States that have formally accepted the obligations of the Convention to one hundred and eight,

The Board took note of the report of the Commission, endorsed the recommendations contained therein, approved the provisional agenda for the Commission's next session, and approved the topics for the next cycle of expert meetings.

The Committee notes with satisfaction that the State party has ratified most of the United Nations core human rights treaties since independence.

Noting that a growing number of States have deposited their instruments of ratification and that a significant number of States have signed the Statute,

Noting that one hundred and eighty nine States and one regional economic integration organization have ratified the Convention,

Noting that one hundred and eighty nine States and one regional economic integration organization have ratified the Convention,

Noting that one hundred and eighty nine States and one regional economic integration organization have ratified the Convention,

Takes note of the review of the modified procedures for consideration and approval of proposals for country programmes of cooperation (E ICEF 2005 8)

Jordan was preparing to ratify the United Nations Convention against Corruption, which it was pleased to note would enter into force at the end of 2005.

Takes note of the unencumbered balances in the amounts already appropriated for the three missions totalling 6,043,400 dollars

The Committee notes with concern reports of alleged discrimination in the grant of visas against persons from Asian countries and Muslims, and further notes the assurances given by the delegation that no such discrimination occurs (art.

While noting the self critical approach of the report of the State party, the Committee regrets that the information provided therein did not follow the Committee apos s guidelines.