A/RES/56/224 which will continue to help to consolidate the transformation and modernization of Central America through the implementation of measures to reform and harmonize the legislation and institutions of the region, and through specific development projects; 6. Reaffirms the importance of the Puebla-Panama Plan as a means of promoting the economic and social development of the Mesoamerican region, and in that connection recognizes the progress made in implementing the Plan and invites the friendly countries of the Mesoamerican region, international agencies and international businessmen and investors to support the Mesoamerican countries in the implementation of the projects prioritized in the Plan; 7. Recognizes the efforts made by the Government of El Salvador to deal effectively with the requirements deriving from the earthquakes in that country early in 2001; 8. Welcomes the valuable and speedy response of the international community to the serious natural disasters which have affected the region, in particular the earthquakes in El Salvador early in 2001, which demonstrates the permanent solidarity that unites the peoples of the world, and also urges the cooperating international community to continue to make the necessary contributions to supplement national efforts to reconstruct the country; 9. Also welcomes the Declaration of Guatemala II 5 which provides for the necessary measures to prevent vulnerability to and mitigate the effects of natural disasters; 10. Further welcomes the progress achieved in implementing the Guatemala peace agreements, calls upon all parties to take further measures to implement the commitments in the peace agreements, in particular with regard to the Fiscal Pact for a Future with Peace and Development, the Agreement on identity and rights of indigenous peoples, 7 and the recommendations of the Commission for Historical Clarification, 8 and urges all sectors of society to combine efforts and work with courage and determination to consolidate peace; 11. Requests the Secretary-General, the bodies and programmes of the United Nations system and the international community to continue to support and verify in Guatemala the implementation of all the peace agreements signed under United Nations auspices, compliance with which is an essential condition for a firm and lasting peace in that country, and to consider the implementation of the peace agreements as the framework for their technical and financial assistance programmes and projects, stressing the importance of constant and close cooperation among them in the context of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework for Guatemala; 12. Expresses its appreciation and satisfaction to the people and the Government of El Salvador for their successful efforts to fulfil the commitments set forth in the peace agreements, which have made a substantial contribution to the strengthening of the process of democratization in that country; 13. Recognizes the importance of the Central American Integration System as the body set up to coordinate and harmonize efforts to achieve integration, and calls _______________ 7 8 4 A/49/882-S/1995/256, annex. See A/53/928, annex.