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Noting also the difficult economic and financial situation of Djibouti
resulting in part from the number of priority development projects that have
had to be suspended in view of serious developments in the international
situation and in part from the prolonged effects of the previous regional
conflicts, notably in Somalia, which have disrupted services, transport and
trade and which are draining the State of most of its revenues,
Noting with satisfaction the progress made by the Government of Djibouti
and the International Monetary Fund on the negotiations concerning the
structural adjustment programme, and convinced of the necessity to support
that financial recovery programme and to take effective measures to alleviate
the consequences, in particular the social consequences, of that adjustment
policy, which is in the course of implementation, in order that the country
may achieve appreciable economic results in the context of the programme,
Noting with appreciation
Assessment Mission to Djibouti
Nations Development Programme,
the light of the new realities
the efforts of the United Nations Inter-Agency
organized in April 1994 and led by the United
and having considered its recommendations in
of the country,
Noting with gratitude the support provided to relief and rehabilitation
operations by various countries and by intergovernmental and non-governmental
organizations,
Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General of 26 July
1995, 21/
1.
Declares its solidarity with the Government and people of Djibouti
in the face of the devastating consequences of the torrential rains and floods
and the new economic realities of Djibouti, resulting in particular from the
continuing critical situation in the Horn of Africa, especially in Somalia;
2.
Welcomes the progress made by the Government of Djibouti and the
International Monetary Fund on the negotiations concerning the structural
adjustment programme, and in that context appeals to all Governments,
international financial institutions, the specialized agencies of the United
Nations system and non-governmental organizations to respond in an appropriate
manner, as a matter of urgency, to the financial and material needs of the
country;
3.
Considers that implementation of the demobilization programme and
of the national rehabilitation plan and reinforcement of democratic
institutions require appropriate assistance in the form of financial and
material support;
4.
Requests a review of the recommendations of the United Nations
Inter-Agency Assessment Mission to Djibouti with a view to their
implementation;
5.
Expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his
efforts to make the international community aware of the difficulties faced by
Djibouti;
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