Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5113th meeting, 18 Jan. 2005, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts"]

Reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to peace and security; invites the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) to pursue its agenda as set out in the work programme for the CTC's 14th 90-day period (S/2005/22); notes the importance of continuing the CTC's efforts in the following key areas: to enhance 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 and cooperation adjusted to the recipient 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 16th Dec. 2004 75 States had not submitted their respective reports to the CTC in time and calls on them to do so.

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