The relevant stakeholders and the Department expressed their commitment to deliver an African COP which will project a good image of South Africa to the world. Everything possible will be done to achieve this. The United Nations representative in attendance in the briefing expressed its satisfaction to the commitment the South African government has on delivering a successful United Nations conference on climate change. The fact that Parliament as another sphere of government has interest to ensure that indeed all systems are according to the plan for hosting, was a much appreciated gesture and a source for comfort on the part of the United Nations. The signing of a Host Agreement with the Government of South Africa was a confirmation of trust, contentment and demonstration of confidence that indeed South Africa will carry the mandate to its logical success. 6. Pronouncements by the Committee In the light of the extensive briefing, the Committee made the following pronouncements to the effect that: a. Indeed South Africa must deliver a well planned, well managed and dignified 17th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change on the African soil. The good image of South Africa in hosting major conferences will be maintained.