Madam Chair, I move without notice:
That the Council -
(1) notes that certain parts of Madagascar were also devastated by the recent floods that struck Southern Africa;
(2) further notes the urgent plea by the people and the government of Madagascar for international assistance to deal with the consequences of this disaster;
(3) is of the opinion that there is a moral obligation on developed countries to assist developing countries in dealing with issues of this nature; and
(4) wishes to support the call made by the Madagascan people and their government.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.