At the 4017th meeting of the Security Council, held on 25 June 1999, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Admission of new Members", the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:
"On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I wish to extend my congratulations to the Republic of Nauru on this historic occasion.
"The Council notes with great satisfaction the Republic of Nauru's solemn commitment to uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and to fulfil all the obligations contained therein. We look forward to the day in the near future when the Republic of Nauru will join us as a Member of the United Nations and to working closely with its representatives."
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