A/RES/57/104 Deeply concerned further at the impact of natural disasters on the economic, social and humanitarian situation in Mozambique and at the aggravating effects of the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) pandemic, Recognizing that natural disasters constitute one of the major problems for the development of Mozambique, Aware that, to prevent and manage natural disasters, strategies at the local, national and regional levels are required, in addition to international assistance, Bearing in mind the Brussels Declaration 2 and the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the Decade 2001–2010, 3 adopted by the Third United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, held in Brussels from 14 to 20 May 2001, and the mutual commitments entered into on that occasion, Noting with appreciation the mobilization and allocation of resources by States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to assist national efforts, Noting with satisfaction the support by the international community of the post-emergency reconstruction programme presented by the Government of Mozambique, Taking note of the donor conferences held in Rome on 3 and 4 May 2000 and in Maputo on 12 and 13 July 2001, with the aim of mobilizing financial resources for the reconstruction of the socio-economic infrastructure and assistance to the people affected by the floods, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General, 4 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General; 4 2. Welcomes the positive role of the Government of Mozambique in the relief operations, in particular the close coordination between United Nations and Government efforts; 3. Also welcomes the assistance rendered to Mozambique by various States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations and private individuals and groups to support national development efforts and post-emergency reconstruction programmes; 4. Further welcomes the ten years of peace, stability, economic growth and development in Mozambique, as well as the progress made in the consolidation of lasting peace and tranquillity, the enhancement of democracy and the promotion of national reconciliation in the country; 5. Notes the importance of international assistance for the reconstruction and development programmes in Mozambique, welcomes the pledges made by the development partners for those programmes, expresses its gratitude to the development partners that have already disbursed the pledged funds, and urges others to speed up the process; _______________ 2 A/CONF.191/12. A/CONF.191/11. 4 A/57/97-E/2002/76. 3 2