UN General Assembly
2008

of implementation, we hope without undue delays. But we are also mindful, after 18 years of conflict, that delays could occur as a result of the tactics of those who have developed a vested interest in anarchy and chaos. It is also important that the leadership, both on the Government side and on the opposition side, show resolve and leadership if the process is to succeed — and succeed it must. We are also determined to ensure that the efforts of saboteurs and spoilers will not keep hostage the whole Somali nation and peace in the region. We hope that we can count on the unambiguous support of the members of this United Nations body and the Security Council. The situation in Somalia has been on the agenda of the Security Council for a long time. We urge the United Nations and the Security Council to play their part and not to allow opportunities to be lost through a policy of wait and see. Ultimately, history may not be very kind to the way the Security Council has been