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Aware that, to mitigate and to prevent the consequences of this disaster, international assistance is
required, both for emergency relief and for rehabilitation and reconstruction of the infrastructure,
Noting the appeal to the international community made by the Government of Mozambique for
emergency humanitarian aid and the need for assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the areas
affected by the disaster,
Noting also the appeal made by the Secretary-General to the international community for aid and
assistance to Mozambique in dealing with the effects of the floods,
Noting further the statement issued by the President of the Security Council on 6 March 2000
concerning the floods in Mozambique,
1. Expresses its solidarity, at this difficult time, with the Government and the people of Mozambique
in their efforts to cope with the serious consequences of the disaster;
2. Urges the international community, the United Nations, the specialized agencies, international
financial institutions and other bodies of the United Nations system as well as non-governmental
organizations to respond urgently and to provide assistance to Mozambique in its relief, rehabilitation and
reconstruction efforts and programmes following the disaster;
3. Expresses its gratitude to the Member States, international and non-governmental organizations
and private individuals and groups that are providing emergency relief to Mozambique;
4. Requests the relevant organs and agencies of the United Nations system and other multilateral
organizations to increase their support and assistance for the strengthening of the capacity for disaster
preparedness of Mozambique;
5. 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 Mozambique;
6. Also requests the Secretary-General to continue mobilizing and coordinating assistance for the
required reconstruction and rehabilitation of the infrastructure in Mozambique and to meet other needs for
the normalization of the life of citizens;
7. Encourages the holding of an international donors conference to assist Mozambique in its
humanitarian relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to report to it at its fifty-fifth session, under the item on
strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations,
including special economic assistance, through the Economic and Social Council at the humanitarian segment
of its substantive session in 2000, on the collaborative efforts referred to in paragraphs 5 and 6 above and
on the progress made in the relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts of Mozambique.
90th plenary meeting
10 March 2000
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