Recent developments on the ground lead us to believe that the Pretoria Agreement is being implemented by all its signatories.

In this way, we may be able to facilitate the process of finding common ground, leading to reaching consensus on the programme of work.

Indeed, overall United Nations policy development can at times be somewhat removed from conditions on the ground, leading to Headquarters-created mandates, projects and programmes that are difficult to implement in the field.

Apparently the Steering Committee did not consider it necessary to consult with JIU on any aspect of the review, not even on the grounds leading to their far-reaching recommendation to discontinue JIU.

National laws may specify the grounds that may lead to the expulsion of a resident alien.

Most fishing vessels are grounded, which will lead to the loss of the sardine season.

It should be noted that this ground could lead to postponement of extradition instead of denial until the completion of the relevant proceedings in the requested State.

(e) Aridification, which is caused by depletion of ground water resources, leading to the aggravation of desertification and aridity.

It was to be hoped that the two sides could overcome the immediate difficulties on the ground, leading to the resumption of serious negotiations on the agreed basis, and that, with a more determined international effort, a settlement would speedily be achieved.

We intend to consult immediately with the relevant parties, which include Israel, the Palestinians and the Government of Egypt, about effective ways to move forward against the smuggling of arms into Gaza and terrorist activities there, so as to create the best possible conditions on the ground, leading toward the disengagement that we continue to favour.