A/RES/56/11 from the immediate emergency situation in the affected areas to the process of reconstruction, 1. Belize; Expresses its solidarity and support to the Government and people of 2. Expresses its appreciation to all States of the international community, international agencies and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations that are providing emergency relief assistance to Belize; 3. Urges Member States, as a matter of urgency, to contribute generously to the relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts of Belize; 4. Requests the Secretary-General, in collaboration with the international financial institutions, agencies and bodies of the United Nations system, to assist the Government of Belize in identifying medium-term and long-term needs and in mobilizing resources, as well as to help with the efforts towards rehabilitation and reconstruction of the affected areas in Belize; 5. Encourages the Government of Belize, in conjunction with relevant partners, further to develop strategies aimed at preventing and mitigating natural disasters, in accordance with the International Strategy For Disaster Reduction; 6. Requests the Secretary-General to make all necessary arrangements to continue mobilizing and coordinating humanitarian assistance from the specialized agencies and other organizations and bodies of the United Nations system with a view to supporting the efforts of the Government of Belize. 65th plenary meeting 27 November 2001 2