Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5239th meeting, 27 July 2005, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts"]

Condemns the terrorist attacks that took place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on 23 July 2005 and underlines the need to bring those responsible to justice and urges all States to cooperate with the Egyptian authorities in this regard; reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism in accordance with the Charter of the UN.

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