UN General Assembly
2001

wake of this tragic event, the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic condemned the terrorist acts while reaffirming its consistent policy of cooperating with the international community in the fight against terrorism in all its forms. In this respect, in late October, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic decided to become party to five international conventions on the fight against terrorism. 10 This tragedy has generated a set of ensuing events. The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic views the current situation with great concern and considers that it is high time that our Organization played a growing role, in conformity with the United Nations Charter, in the combat against terrorism and for the peace and security of the peoples of the world. Since its inception, the United Nations has made an important contribution to the maintenance of world peace and international security, as well as to cooperation and development in all areas of human endeavour. Last year, at the historic Summit, the world leaders reaffirmed the relevance and importance of our