UN General Assembly
2006

(resolution 60/1). They include the inauguration of the Peacebuilding Commission, coupled with the establishment of the Peacebuilding Support Office and the Peacebuilding Fund; the creation of the Human Rights Council; and the establishment of the Central Emergency Response Fund. Mr. Chidyausiku (Zimbabwe), Vice-President, took the Chair. Tonga also welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (resolution 60/288), which forms a basis upon which we can build our consistent and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations — committed by whomever, whenever and for whatever purpose — for terrorism constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. We look forward to the effective implementation of the Strategy, as well as to the conclusion of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism during the sixty-first session of the General Assembly. Tonga also remains committed to supporting the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. We duly recognize the efforts undertaken to consolidate States’ reporting requirements. We also wish to acknowledge the cooperation provided by bilateral, regional and multilateral agencies in helping to fulfil international