whether this were the figures agreed in the previous international conference. So we cannot have any objection on this figure itself. However, in the case of Japan, these were the figures. We are already sharing 0.31 percent, something like that. Even Japan is the fast-developing country in the world, if we reach this figure, 0.7 percent, it means that we have to make double on the present performance, which we are doing. So we do not know how long does it take.

However, I do not hesitate to say we are trying to know whether we can get this or not. On the other hand, they were saying that in order to earmark 50 percent of the share, it means...

Unfortunately I was not in that meeting in which this figure was agreed. However, from the practical point of view, I wonder whether we will reach this or not. So, if you do not mind, could you take note of this one. Thank you very much.

RAPPORTEUR GENERAL (HON. NAFSIAH MBOI):

Thank you, Hon. Azuma, a Member of Parliament from Japan.

As we all know this, this has been agreed upon.' The sentence: "To strive to allocate..." means try to allocate; it is not saying you have to. I think that was the agreement in Cairo. And, again, this 50 percent also was the formulation in the Copenhagen Plan of Action.

I would like to mention, again, for the Honorable Member of Parliament from Syria that on page four, it says:"...moving away from traditional gender stereotype towards concepts of equality, mutual respect and harmonious partnerships in all spheres of life."

Ladies and Gentleman, these notes of Japan, and the addition of Syria and Vietnam will be submitted to you later on.