41.   The resolution urges all parties to observe a ceasefire and support UN efforts to bring peace and reconciliation to Afghanistan, the spokesman told reporters here.

42.   Losyukov noted that the economy of the four islands was in bad shape, and the draft resolution urged that the government boost development there.

43.   The draft resolution urges Russia to allow UN special rapporteurs on extrajudicial executions and torture to visit Chechnya.

44.   The draft resolution urges an end to hostilities and efforts by all Afghan factions to seek a negotiated settlement, in cooperation with the United Nations.