Deputy Chairperson, I move without notice: That the Council -
1) notes that the August Typhoon Morakot had a serious impact on the Philippines, China and Taiwan, my home country, where the typhoon caused record-breaking rains and flooded almost the entire southern region of Taiwan, including part of Taitung County;
2) further notes that due to massive mudslides caused by Typhoon Morakot, villages were destroyed, blocked or washed away and thousands of residents were trapped for up to four days without any food or running water;
3) recognises that Typhoon Morakot, which has left Taiwan devastated with grief, shock and physical injuries, was indeed one of the worst tragedies of the world this year;
4) acknowledges the strength, perseverance and determination of the people of Taiwan to stand up and rebuild their lives and their country; and
5) conveys its deepest condolences to the people of Taiwan, who lost loved ones, their homes and their belongings, and keeps them in our thoughts and prayers.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.