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1. “I thank the Chinese presidency for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, which compels us to take urgent action, without which the present tensions could destabilize global security. We also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. Our world and the Middle East are once again in danger, and the risks cannot be underestimated. It is with that in view that President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan presented a new security paradigm document entitled "Manifesto: The World. The 21st Century" at the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, held recently in Washington, DC. The manifesto is significant as it announces a momentous stand on the issue ofwar and peace.”

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2. “In conclusion, Kazakhstan is committed to working closely with the international community as a part of its deep commitment to combat the ever-growing scourge of terrorism and violent extremism.”

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3. “Spiritual and religious leaders play a significant role in fostering inter-ethnic and interreligious harmony, and so Kazakhstan regularly convenes the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, bringing together religious and political leaders to promote peace. At the national level, we adopted a Programme to Counter Religious Extremism and Terrorism to ensure public and societal safety through the direct engagement of our citizens in prevention and rehabilitation outreach activities. In a few weeks, on 6 May, Mr. Mogens Lykketoft, President of the General Assembly, will organize a high-level conversation on Religions for Peace, initiated by Kazakhstan and supported by our partners, with a view to demonstrating the power of religious unity against the destructive nature of terrorism and violent extremism.”

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4. “Kazakhstan, as the 2010 Chair of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), hosted the organization's first conference on the prevention of terrorism. The Astana Commemorative Declaration was adopted at that conference, confirming the commitment of participating OSCE States and partner countries to combatting terrorism. Those activities continue even today within the framework of Kazakhstan-European Union cooperation. We listened very carefully to the statement of the Observer for the European Union. In addition, my country also cooperates on counterterrorism matters with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization within the framework of the individual partnership action plan, thus expanding collaboration with the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council.”

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5. “We have hosted two meetings in Almaty on this regional plan, as well as two training workshops of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and the South and Central Asia Regional Conference on Countering Violent Extremism in Astana. We believe that all of these symbolize our sincere contribution to the united fight against the scourge of terrorism. To order to ensure peace and security in the entire Asian region, here at United Nations Headquarters in 1992 Kazakhstan initiated the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia, a forum for collaboration on how to counter new terrorist threats and challenges. It has become a unique pan-continental security forum.”

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6. “We also call on all Member States to work together on the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism. We congratulate the organizers who are present for the very successful meeting held recently in Geneva. Kazakhstan has also acceded to anumber of regional and global instruments on countering violent extremism, and the illicit trafficking of arms, ammunition and explosives. Currently, we are engaged in the Joint Plan of Action for the Implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia. That document was elaborated by five states of the region, in close cooperation with the United Nations, global and regional powers and organizations.”

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7. “My delegation is deeply convinced that the fight against international terrorism demands a long-term comprehensive approach and cooperation at all levels with the active participation of all Member States, global and regional structures and civil society. Kazakhstan is party to all the major international conventions and instruments against terrorism and is also guided by the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. My country proposes that current United Nations mechanisms, including the Global Strategy, be made legally binding through relevant Security Council resolutions. We call on all delegations to support this bold and forward-looking approach and to speedily adopt a comprehensive document on international terrorism, which has challenged our efforts for the last 20 years.”

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8. “The document features a critical take on the issues of war and peace. The President has proposed to establish, under the auspices of the United Nations, a global coalition of States for peace, stability, trust and security. Its common task for the next decade is "to end wars and conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, and Syria, in eastern Ukraine, and the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation". In September, my President also suggested establishing, under the auspices of the United Nations, a unified global network comprised of various entities to counter terrorism in order to defeat this scourge and bring perpetrators - and their supporters - to justice (see A/70/PV.13).”

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9. “The ever- increasing violence there has led to an escalation in the number of civilian victims, mainly women and children, as has resulted in the forced migration of people to Europe at an unprecedented rate. That uncontrollable exodus, together with the destruction of cities, sites and historic monuments is of great concern to all of us in the United Nations community. Moreover, it may be just a matter of time before nuclear weapons and the technology that produces them fall into the hands of terrorists. Our world is once again in danger and the risks cannot be underestimated. It is with this in view that President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan presented a new security paradigm document entitled "Manifesto: The World. The 21st Century" at the fourth Nuclear Security Summit held recently in Washington, DC.”

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10. “I thank the Chinese presidency for initiating and convening this open debate on the critical subject of terrorism, which is today destabilizing both regional and global security. International terrorism has grown increasingly sinister. It has moved from isolated acts in individual countries to a large-scale terrorist aggression across Europe, Asia and Africa. The activities of terrorist groups undermine the foundations of the existing world order far beyond the conflict zones of North Africa and the Middle East, even reaching the Central Asian region. That is quite evident in the fact that citizens of various Member States have been recruited or are volunteering to fight in Syria and Iraq.”

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11. “I hope that the ongoing joint initiatives between my Government and the United Nations Development Programme in Africa and the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in the Pacific region on behalf of the small island developing States and our work with the Caribbean Community demonstrate our continuing commitment to peace, security, stability and prosperity. We are determined to share in the efforts of the global community to build a more environmentally friendly world, with a particular focus on water, energy and nuclear security, which are the pillars of my country's campaign for election to a non-permanent seat in the Security Council for the term 2017-2018. We are strongly committed to contributing to the extent possible to the Council's peacebuilding mandate.”

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12. “We strongly believe that religion, morality, ethics and tolerance foster peace and stability, and we have therefore initiated a high-level forum on religions for peace, to be held in May in New York, under the patronage of the President of the General Assembly. Last year President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan proposed the elaboration of a global development strategy to eliminate conflicts for all time, and the allocation of 1 per cent ofnational military expenditures to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Fund. In addition, Kazakhstan provides humanitarian and development assistance to the most vulnerable countries.”

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13. “In order to ensure peace and security, my country, Kazakhstan, is undertaking multidimensional measures at the national, regional and international levels in the fields of preventive diplomacy, economic and social development and inter-ethnic and interreligious dialogue. We have adopted our National Strategy 2050, which provides the conditions needed for the ongoing equitable and inclusive political and economic development of the country in order to lay the groundwork for social stability. We are strengthening inter-ethnic and interreligious unity by fostering dialogue and cooperation among the 130 nationalities residing in the country through the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan and the triennial Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.”

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14. “No two conflict situations are the same, as each one is tied to multiple different domestic and international actors with varied agendas. Hence, the peacebuilding architecture requires multisectoral and interdisciplinary strategies aimed at national and local ownership, capacity-building, inclusive institution-building, mutual accountability and risk management, as well as at building resilience. That involves the intersection of security and development, with distinct pillars, including reforms in public safety, the rule oflaw, good governance, justice, human rights, reconciliation and ending impunity. In addition, other key priorities include socioeconomic reconstruction and psychosocial rehabilitation.”

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15. “Therefore, the Security Council must work closely with the Peacebuilding Commission to ensure the proper financing and use ofthe resources of the Peacebuilding Fund and field support offices. Thirdly, it is critical that the United Nations system achieve greater internal coherence among its agencies and country teams on the ground, as well as with host countries and regional structures and organizations. National ownership, the mobilization of civil society and close cooperation with Special Representatives, special missions and peacekeeping operations are also crucial to a successful peacebuilding architecture. The peacebuilding architecture should fully incorporate the goals and principles of the Human Rights Council and the responsibility to protect, inter alia, by adopting tailor-made strategies.”

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16. “My delegation supports the recommendations contained in the report (see S/2015/490) of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture aimed at the full realization of the peacebuilding architecture's functions, resources and modes of engagement, as well as its links with the United Nations system. First, peacebuilding needs to be associated primarily with the post-conflict phase, but it must also be integrated from the very start in all United Nations efforts involving conflict-prevention and -resolution mechanisms. Secondly, the original design and interventions should be more comprehensive and long-term so as to suit contemporary and future environments, as well as be able to adapt to the changing nature of conflicts.”

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17. “I thank today's briefers and commend the presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for convening this open debate on the review of the peacebuilding architecture at a time when we are at a crossroads, confronted by protracted conflicts, violent extremism, cyberinsecurity and destabilized societies - problems that are in turn aggravated by climate change, cross-border economic shocks, transnational crime and massive population flows. We therefore need to assess the performance and impact of the peacebuilding architecture thus far in preventing conflicts and providing human security.”

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18. “We stand ready to work with the Council and Member States to uphold the Charter of the United Nations nationally, regionally and globally.”

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19. “While sanctions play a role in preventing conflicts and preserving peace, they should only be imposed by the Security Council with proper assessment of their impact and should not be imposed unilaterally. The national interests of Member States must be balanced with greater objectivity and global perspectives. According to the Charter, the General Assembly and the Security Council are paramount bodies of equal standing. That original intent needs to be restored by the Security Council, while allowing greater importance for the General Assembly and learning from the collective wisdom of Member States. We therefore encourage closer collaboration among the Presidents of the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, so as to create a new global development strategy for peace.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

20. “Kazakhstan therefore encourages more vigorous and active cooperation on the part of the United Nations and its Member States with regional and subregional organizations in settling conflicts, as set out in the Charter. My country has therefore supported activities of United Nations regional offices, which serve as platforms for preventive diplomacy. We have proposed the establishment of a United Nations regional hub for sustainable development and humanitarian assistance in Almaty. The hub would complement the work of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia in the vast territory of the Eurasian region and would focus on early warning, prevention, dialogue, mediation and post-conflict resolution.”

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21. “The protection of civilians has always been a priority for my country, which has supported Governments in our region and beyond with assistance aimed at conflict prevention and resolution and humanitarian assistance, thus making a significant contribution to regional peace and security. My delegation is currently active in the gender entity of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and encourages countries to implement resolution 1325 (2000) in particular. Kazakhstan, as a Member State, has acceded to the code of conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide and crimes against humanity or war crimes. The role of regional organizations has been greatly enhancwinig to the escalation of the potential for conflict seen in various regions.”

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22. “That is why President Nursultan Nazarbayev, at the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventieth session, proposed to convene in 2016 a high-level United Nations event to pledge adherence to the basic tenets of international law (see A/70/PV.13). In that connection, Kazakhstan fully supported the adoption of the declaration on the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations last September. The security challenges that we face currently are far more complex, multifaceted and increasingly transnational. Kazakhstan therefore attaches the utmost importance to the security of civilians in conflict situations, as is evident in its engagement in United Nations peacekeeping operations in Western Sahara and Cote d'Ivoire.”

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23. “The principles of sovereignty, the settlement of disputes by peaceful means, refraining from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State and non-interference in the domestic affairs of other States, as enshrined in the Charter, are all fundamental and should be respected by all States Members of the United Nations. Kazakhstan is seriously concerned about violations of those fundamental principles and strongly believes in the need for all Member States to be guided by them. As we have observed in recent years, such purposes and principles have not been respected or adhered to fully, which has lead to the conflicts and human tragedies that we witness today. In that connection, we refer to the Security Council's recent record in not being able to address the many issues facing us today.”

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24. “We commend the Venezuelan presidency and Ms. Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, for convening today's high-level open debate on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which govern international relations among Member States. Kazakhstan reaffirms its commitment to upholding the Charter of the United Nations. The principles of Kazakhstan's peaceful and harmonious multisector foreign policy are inspired by those enshrined in the Charter. It is the single, internationally recognized document that provides the architecture for the work of the United Nations and the Council.”

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25. “This uncontrollable exodus is of great concern not only to the European Union but also to all of us, the United Nations and the international community. Therefore, we reiterate our robust commitment to ensuring peace in the Middle East based on freedom andjustice for all.”

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26. “In that context, we believe that it is necessary to tap into and mobilize the potential of regional structures like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia and others, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the League of Arab States, the African Union, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, to maintain security and stability in this vast area. The ever-increasing violence has caused the number of civilian victims to escalate, mainly women and children. It has also caused the forced migration of people from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe at an unprecedented scale.”

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27. “We call on all delegations to support this bold and forward-looking approach and to effectively implement the Secretary- General's plans of action to prevent violent extremism. In that regard, my country has also proposed organizing a high-level debate in May under the patronage of the President of the General Assembly entitled, "Religions against terrorism" or "Religions for peace", with the aim of showing the strength of religious unity against the destructive nature of terrorism and violent extremism. In addition, we are all aware that the activities of terrorist groups undermine the foundation of the existing world order far beyond the conflict zones in the Middle East. We are concerned about its spread to the Central Asian region, which Kazakhstan represents, and beyond, including, first of all, Afghanistan.”

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28. “Fifthly, given the situation of violent extremism, my delegation would like to present the proposal that President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan made at the General Assembly in September 2015 (see A/70/PV.13). It was his idea to establish a United Nations-led counter- terrorism coalition network with a unified mechanism to defeat this scourge and bring perpetrators and their supporters to justice. Such an entity will bring together and strengthen existing United Nations structures. Kazakhstan also proposes that the current United Nations mechanisms, including the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, should be made legally binding for relevant Security Council resolutions. We suggest the speedy adoption of a comprehensive document on international terrorism, which has been a challenge for us during the last 20 years.”

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29. “We call on the leadership of those two brotherly countries, together with others in the region, to take the necessary measures to prevent a further escalation of sectarian tensions and thus speedily resume diplomatic relations. Fourthly, with regard to Iran's nuclear programme, Kazakhstan has always supported the process of international negotiations between the P5+1 and Iran, and held two rounds of talks in 2013, in Almaty, that contributed to those negotiations. Kazakhstan is also actively participating in the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, inter alia, by supplying Iran with natural uranium as a part of the overall agreement.”

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30. “Kazakhstan is convinced that the conflict will ease only if the legitimate right to self-determination of the Palestinian people is recognized. My delegation therefore supports the creation of an independent State of Palestine, peacefully coexisting with Israel within the 1967 borders. We also promote Palestine's accession to full-fledged membership of the United Nations and welcome the raising of the Palestinian flag on United Nations grounds. We see the two-State solution as the only viable option for lasting peace and call on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to demonstrate political commitment and goodwill to reach a historic peace agreement. Thirdly, Kazakhstan is conscious of the tensions between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

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31. “We call on the Syrian Government and opposition to speedily determine the political future of the country through dialogue, reconciliation and direct negotiations, which we hope will start later this week, to implement resolution 2254 (2015), as well as recommendations within the framework of the Geneva process. We think that it is necessary to address the grave humanitarian crisis, including the use of hunger as a weapon of war, in the Syrian Arab Republic and the mass exodus of its citizens. We also need to facilitate the work of the Joint Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the United Nations. Secondly, prevailing tensions in the Middle East are also concentrated primarily on the Palestinian issue.”

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32. “We thank the Uruguayan presidency for having convened today's open debate on the Middle East and the Secretary- General for his briefing, which will compel Member States to act with a sense of extreme urgency and responsibility. If not addressed speedily, the current situation and developments could destabilize regional and global security. In that regard, I would like to draw the Council's attention to the following points. First, the devastating situation in Syria, which has spread beyond the region, is of great concern to the rest of the world. Kazakhstan will continue to support measures taken by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, the United Nations system, the League of Arab States and the International Syria Support Group.”

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33. “The escalation of violence has resulted in more victims among the civilian population, mainly women and children, as well as the forced migration of civilians from the Middle East and North Africa to Europe. This is the largest exodus of populations since the Second World War, and is of great concern not only to the European Union but also to all ofus, the United Nations community. Finally, we reiterate our robust commitment to ensuring peace in the Middle East, based on freedom and justice for all.”

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34. “We call on all delegations to support this bold and forward-looking approach. The growing speculation about issues between the two major denominations of Islam has little basis in reality, but tension is nonetheless increasing over the spread of extremist ideology. In that regard, my country proposes to establish an international forum entitled "Islam against Terrorism", with the aim of demonstrating religious unity in the face of the destructive nature of terrorism and violent extremism. We must recognize that the activities of terrorist groups undermine the foundations of the existing world order far beyond the conflict zones of the Middle East.”

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35. “We believe it is critical to establish a counter- terrorism coalition led by the United Nations, with a unified mechanism designed to defeat this scourge and bring its perpetrators and their supporters to justice. The current United Nations mechanisms aimed at countering terrorism, including the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, should be made legally binding through appropriate Security Council resolutions. During his address to the General Assembly last month (see A/70/PV.13), my President, Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan, called for strengthening the global anti-terrorist network by bringing together existing measures under the auspices of the United Nations. We call for the speedy adoption of a comprehensive document on international terrorism, which has challenged our efforts for the past 20 years.”

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36. “Kazakhstan has continued to support the steps taken by members of the international community, including the United Nations, the League of Arab States, the United States and the Russian Federation, as well as the actions of the Syrian Government and the opposition that are aimed at deciding Syria's political future through dialogue and reconciliation and bringing a speedy end to the violence and bloodshed. We hope that negotiations will continue between the Government and the opposition in the effort to solve the Syrian conflict within the framework of the Geneva 11 process. Kazakhstan believes firmly that the crisis can be resolved only by peaceful means.”

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37. “We also support full- fledged membership in the United Nations for Palestine and welcome the raising of the Palestinian flag on the grounds of the United Nations Headquarters. We see a two-State solution as the only viable option for lasting peace, and we call on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to demonstrate the political accountability and goodwill they need to reach a historic peace agreement. We also urge calm over the situation around Haram al-Sharif. The devastating situation in Syria, which has now spread beyond the region, is one of great concern to the rest of the world.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

38. “We would like to thank the Spanish presidency for convening today's open debate on the current, unprecedented and extremely grave crisis in the Middle East, which we hope is compelling Member States to act with a sense of responsibility and urgency. Ifit is not speedily addressed, the current situation in the region will destabilize security globally. The prevailing tensions in the Middle East are primarily concentrated on the Palestinian issue, and which should begin to ease once the problems there are resolved. Kazakhstan therefore recognizes the Palestinian people's legitimate right to self- determination and strongly supports the creation of an independent State of Palestine, coexisting peacefully with Israel within the 1967 borders.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

39. “In that regard, my President has also proposed that in 2016 the United Nations convene a high-level international conference designed to reaffirm the basic principles of international law. Seventh, the use of the veto should be exercised with the greatest caution, particularly in certain circumstances that call for clearly defined guidelines. Eighth, any sanctions should be imposed by the Security Council, with a proper assessment of their impact, and should not be imposed unilaterally. And finally, what we need most is not just reform but a change in attitude. The national interests of Member States must be balanced with greater objectivity and a global perspective.”

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40. “Fourth, for new non-permanent members to perform effectively from the start, we propose that during the interim period after their election but before they take their seats, they be allowed to attend meetings of the Council and its subsidiary bodies, as well as informal consultations of the whole, in order to become acquainted with their new roles. Fifth, regarding the election of the next Secretary- General, my delegation believes that the slate of candidates should be shared with the General Assembly so that it can have a greater say in the selection of the Organization's highest position. Sixth, the rule of law should govern not only internal relations within countries but should also be used to ensure more agreement among Members of the Council, who should abide by it, transcending their national interests.”

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41. “The latter could be transformed into a global development council, to be developed collectively, working towards the centenary of the United Nations, under a new plan for a 2045 global strategic initiative, a vision proposed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev, last month in his address to the General Assembly during the general debate (see A/70/PV.13). Third, holding more open meetings will improve synergy, transparency and cooperation. There should be genuine, meaningful interaction among Member States rather than prepared statements that are read out.”

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42. “1 would like to thank the Spanish presidency for convening today's open debate on reforming the working methods of the Security Council, for which my delegation would like to make the following proposals. First, an analysis ofcurrent conflicts and geopolitical tensions demands that we not only conduct a review but institute an immediate, appropriate, strategic and transparent implementation of the necessary reforms. Second, the Security Council should accord the Assembly greater importance and be ready to learn from its Member States' collective wisdom. That can be achieved through closer cooperation on the part of the Council with the Presidents of the Assembly and the Economic and Social Council.”

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43. “Another initiative would involve the earmarking of 1 per cent of the military or defence budgets of Member States for the purposes of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, including the very theme that we are discussing this morning. Our national Kazakhstan 2050 Strategy, announced in December 2012, provides for the full participation of women in every aspect of national life. In our national legislation, key instruments support women and peace and security with the aim of maintaining gender equality and ensuring freedom from gender-based violence. Kazakhstan believes it is vitally important for the Security Council to remain committed to making the protection of women and girls a high priority. My country pledges to be a strong voice on their behalf.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

44. “Resolution 1325 (2000) can serve as a compass for Member States in peacetime, too. My country sees a close nexus between peace and development. As the President of Kazakhstan, Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev, emphasized in his address in the general debate at the General Assembly at its seventieth session (see A/70/PV.13): "Humankind needs to move from a focus on routine conflict prevention and post-conflict rehabilitation to a new development strategy that would make such conflicts senseless." (A/70/PV13) He proposed that the United Nations formulate a global development strategy 2045 as a vision for the United Nations centenary. He also proposed that the global focus on international law and on joint counter- terrorism activities be strengthened to ensure better protection for civilians, including women and girls.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

45. “In that regard, Kazakh peacekeepers receive intensive training on the issue of women and peace and security. My country currently chairs the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Gender Unit and is in the process of developing a national action plan based on resolution 1325 (2000). As Chair of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia and of the OSCE, and as former Chair ofthe Organization ofIslamic Cooperation from 2011 to 2012 and of the Collective Security Treaty Organization from 2010 to 2012, we supported Governments in the region and beyond in the areas of conflict prevention and resolution, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, recovery processes, and humanitarian assistance, in which women were fully engaged as equal partners, not victims.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

46. “Secondly, all comprehensive, multidimensional and hybrid peacekeeping operations should have a strong women and peace and security mandate, with gender specialists to provide capacity-building in the military, police and civilian sectors, as well as in units that focus on the rule of law, transitional justice and human rights. Peacekeeping operations must strive for gender mainstreaming, just as at Headquarters. My delegation fully endorses the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy, which must be strictly enforced without any impunity. Member States should support that initiative with expertise and funding, so that the impact of resolution 1325 (2000) can be durable and wide-reaching, especially in fragile and insecure societies.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

47. “First, the women and peace and security agenda requires still closer coordination among the appropriate Special Representatives of the Secretary-General who deal with violence and the United Nations system and agencies, notably the Department of Political Affairs, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and its operations on the ground, and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, with UN-Women serving as the lead agency. Member States and troop- contributing countries should provide predeployment gender-sensitivity training, and regional organizations, civil society and other stakeholders should also be integral to the collective effort.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

48. “I thank the presidency of Spain and previous speakers for focusing attention on ways to strengthen the landmark resolution 1325 (2000), following its 15-year review and as we work towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. While many noteworthy strides have been achieved since 2000, it is necessary to bridge the gap between intent and implementation. My delegation would therefore like to propose some key measures.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

49. “My country was instrumental in fostering human rights protection while chairing and serving as the coordinating country of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and other regional entities. Those initiatives resulted in a number of successful events under our leadership, such as the establishment of the OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission and the convening of the first CICA High- level Seminar on Sustainable Democratic Development. Finally, given the far-reaching implications and effects of enhanced regional-global partnerships, Kazakhstan remains committed to achieving greater coherence, complementary synergy and dynamism between the United Nations and regional organizations.”

    2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source

50. “We also signed a cooperation agreement with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Kazakhstan is committed to the implementation of the transformative post-2015 development agenda and has proposed, therefore, that the new United Nations regional hub, which my Government offers, should promote sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, disaster-risk reduction and building resilience. That is particularly crucial in the light of the withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force from Afghanistan and the growing disturbances witnessed within the region. Kazakhstan has also been a pioneer in creating the Islamic Organization for Food Security, with its headquarters now established in Astana, our capital.”

    2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source