Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5006th meeting, 19 July 2004, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts"]

Invites the CTC to pursue its agenda as set out in the work programme for the CTC's 12th 90-day period (S/2004/541) focusing on practical measures to implement resolution 1535 (2004) on the revitalization of the Committee, including by considering the organizational plan for the newly established Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate; notes the importance of continuing the CTC's efforts aimed at increasing the capabilities of Member States to combat terrorism; to identify and address the problems faced by States in implementing resolution 1373 (2001); to facilitate the provision of technical assistance adjusted to the countries' needs; to encourage the largest possible number of States to become parties to the international conventions and protocols related to counter-terrorism, and to strengthen its dialogue and cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations acting in the areas outlined by resolution 1373 (2001); notes that, as of 30 June 2004, 71 States had not met the deadline for submission of their respective reports to the CTC as set out in resolution 1373 (2001); calls on them urgently to do so, in order to maintain the universality of response which resolution 1373 (2001) requires.

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