A/RES/60/216 Taking note of the need for know-how in minimizing and mitigating radiological, health, socio-economic, psychological and environmental problems in the Semipalatinsk region, Taking into account the fact that many international programmes in the Semipalatinsk region have been completed whereas serious social, economic and ecological problems continue to exist, Conscious that the international community should continue to pay due attention to the issue of the human, ecological and socio-economic dimensions of the situation in the Semipalatinsk region, Emphasizing the importance of support by donor States and international development organizations for the efforts by Kazakhstan to improve the social, economic and environmental situation in the Semipalatinsk region, Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General1 and the information 1. contained therein on measures taken to solve the health, ecological, economic and humanitarian problems and to meet the needs of the Semipalatinsk region; Welcomes and recognizes the important role of the Government of 2. Kazakhstan in providing domestic resources to help meet the needs of the Semipalatinsk region, including for the implementation of the Kazakhstan national programme entitled “Complex solution of the former Semipalatinsk nuclear test site problems for 2005–2007”; Calls upon the international community, including all Member States, in 3. particular donor States, and United Nations institutions to continue to support Kazakhstan in addressing the challenges of the rehabilitation of the Semipalatinsk region and its population, taking additional action, including by facilitating the implementation of the Kazakhstan national programme on addressing the problems of the former Semipalatinsk nuclear testing ground in a comprehensive manner, and stresses the importance of regional cooperation in this regard; Urges the international community to provide assistance to Kazakhstan 4. in the formulation and implementation of special programmes and projects of treatment and care for the affected population as well as in the efforts to ensure economic growth and sustainable development in the Semipalatinsk region; Calls upon all States, relevant multilateral financial organizations and 5. other entities of the international community, including non-governmental organizations, to share their knowledge and experience in order to contribute to the human and ecological rehabilitation and economic development of the Semipalatinsk region; Invites the Secretary-General to pursue a consultative process, with 6. participation of interested States and relevant United Nations agencies, modalities for mobilizing the necessary support to seek appropriate solutions to problems and needs of the Semipalatinsk region, including those prioritized in report of the Secretary-General; the on the the Calls upon the Secretary-General to continue his efforts to enhance world 7. public awareness of the problems and needs of the Semipalatinsk region; Requests the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly at its 8. sixty-third session, under a separate sub-item, on the progress made in the implementation of the present resolution. 68th plenary meeting 22 December 2005 2