               United Nations                                                                  S/RES/1733 (2006)
               Security Council                                                Distr.: General
                                                                               22 December 2006




               Resolution 1733 (2006)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5607th meeting, on
               22 December 2006

                    The Security Council,
                    Recognizing the central role that Secretary-General Kofi Annan has played in
               guiding the Organization in the discharge of his responsibilities under the Charter of
               the United Nations,
                     Further recognizing his sustained efforts towards finding just and lasting
               solutions to various disputes and conflicts around the globe,
                    Commending the reforms that he has initiated and the many proposals that he
               has made on the restructuring and strengthening of the role and functioning of the
               United Nations system,
                     1.   Acknowledges the contribution of Secretary-General Kofi Annan to
               international peace, security and development, his exceptional efforts to solve
               international problems in economic, social and cultural fields, as well as his
               endeavours to meet humanitarian needs and to promote and encourage respect for
               human rights and fundamental freedoms for all;
                    2.   Expresses its deep appreciation to Secretary-General Kofi Annan for his
               dedication to the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter and to the
               development of friendly relations among nations.




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