Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5007th (Resumption 1) meeting, 20 July 2004, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in stabilization processes"]

States that Council members acknowledged the important role that can be played by regional organizations in the prevention, resolution and management of conflicts, including their root-causes and expressed their interest in enhancing cooperation between the UN and regional organizations; welcomes the consensus reached over modalities of cooperation; invites the Secretary-General to give consideration to the relevant views expressed in preparation of the next high-level meeting; invites regional organizations to take the necessary steps to increase collaboration with the UN in order to maximize efficiency in stabilization processes; also invites all Member of the UN to contribute to the strengthening of the capacity of regional and subregional organizations.

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