A/RES/57/283 5. Decides also to resume consideration of the reports of the Secretary-General on the pattern of conferences4 and on improving the performance of the Department of General Assembly Affairs and Conference Services5 in order to take action on them. 78th plenary meeting 20 December 2002 _______________ 4 5 2 A/57/228 and Add.1 and 2. A/57/289.