A/RES/59/214 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 development efforts, Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General on assistance to Mozambique, 4 and humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation for countries and regions, 5 1. Takes note of the reports of the Secretary-General and the recommendations contained therein; 6 2. Commends the Government of Mozambique for its efforts in the maintenance of peace, stability, economic growth and development and for the enhancement of democracy and the consolidation of national reconciliation in the country, and stresses the importance of further consolidation and enhancement of those efforts; Takes note of the launching by the Government of Mozambique of the 3. national contingency plan for natural disasters to improve disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and management, and invites the international community to support this initiative; Encourages the Government of Mozambique to continue its efforts to 4. fight HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis and to implement the Action Plan for the Reduction of Absolute Poverty (2001–2005) and national development plans, with a view to achieving internationally agreed development goals, including those contained in the United Nations Millennium Declaration,1 fighting absolute poverty, improving national capacity for education and governance, reducing the vulnerability of the population and promoting economic growth and sustainable development, and invites the international community to continue to support such efforts; Stresses the importance of international assistance for the development 5. programmes in Mozambique, and expresses its gratitude to the development partners that have supported the Government of Mozambique; Requests the Secretary-General to make all necessary arrangements to 6. continue to mobilize and coordinate, with a view to supporting the efforts of the Government of Mozambique: (a) Humanitarian assistance from the specialized agencies, organizations and bodies of the United Nations system; (b) International assistance for the national reconstruction and development of Mozambique; _______________ 2 A/CONF.191/13, chap. I. Ibid., chap. II. 4 A/59/86-E/2004/69. 5 A/59/293. 6 A/59/86-E/2004/69 and A/59/293. 3 2