UN General Assembly
2009

on the main issues to be addressed at this session, I should also like to commend the tireless work of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, who spares no effort in promoting the principles and purposes of the United Nations. To him, I once again express the deep gratitude of the people of the Central African Republic for his notable contributions with regard to the situation in the Central African Republic and his support within the framework of the Peacebuilding Commission. In fact, in March this year, pursuant to my Government’s request, a country configuration of the 37 09-52470 Peacebuilding Commission was established under the Belgian presidency. The Commission is working together with Central African authorities to strengthen the achievements of peace and make it possible to implement the recommendations resulting from the inclusive political dialogue held from 8 to 20 December 2008, regarding in particular the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, security sector reform and the process leading up to the 2010 general elections. My country welcomes this session because of the