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  1. “In conclusion, Malaysia believes that this vision of peace, security and stability - shared not just by countries in the region but also by the international community - is achievable through our collective efforts and sustained political will. It is time to close once and for all the chapter of conflict and destruction that has haunted the Great Lakes region for over a century and to raise the curtain on an era of peace and security. We hope that today's open debate will pave the way towards the beginning of such an end.”

    2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

  2. “We call on all parties to armed conflict in the Great Lakes region to end and prevent violations and abuses against children, including by adopting and implementing child-protection action plans and commitments in cooperation with the United Nations. Malaysia also strongly supports efforts to empower youth in the region, including through projects and initiatives outlined in the Regional Strategic Framework. We call on the international community to support those efforts. We believe that the rich dividends in peace and stability for the region will be well-worth the investment in supporting the development of children and youth.”

    2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

  3. “Thousands of children remain among the ranks of armed groups across the region. Securing their release and facilitating their reintegration into their communities must be given importance as part of long- term measures to break the cycle of conflict. We pay tribute to the tireless work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, UNICEF and national and international partners in advocating for child protection, including the release and reintegration of children associated with armed forces and groups and providing much-needed services to children affected by armed conflict.”

    2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

  4. “On our part, Malaysia remains committed to providing capacity-building training to member States of the Great Lakes region through the Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). To date, approximately 3,000 participants from 13 countries of the region have benefitted from MTCP training in areas such public administration, good governance, health services, education, sustainable development, agriculture, poverty alleviation, investment promotion, information and communications technologies and banking. The well-being and prosperity of the people of the Great Lakes region must be at the heart of all our efforts. We wish to draw special attention to the children and youth of the region, who have borne the brunt of decades of conflict and who remain vulnerable to grave violations where armed conflict persists in the region.”

    2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

  5. “Efforts to improve socioeconomic development in the Great Lakes region are therefore crucial, and should be carried out in tandem with efforts to end violent conflict and strengthen State authority in enforcing the rule of law, justice and accountability. We welcome initiatives, such as last month's Great Lakes Private Sector Investment Conference, held in Kinshasa and jointly organized by the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, which provide much-needed opportunities for economic cooperation and transformation. We hope that the momentum from the Investment Conference will be sustained through strengthened engagement among Member States, regional organizations and the international community.”

    2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

  6. “Strengthening regional mechanisms to tackle the illicit flow and promote the sustainable management of natural resources is essential. Fourthly, the importance of dialogue and respecting peace processes and agreements as part of ending armed conflict and preventing it from recurring cannot be overemphasized. Fifthly, governance frameworks and the capacity of national institutions must be shored up. In particular, we wish to highlight the importance of security sector reform and of strengthening justice systems and accountability mechanisms to fight impunity, especially for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law. In addition to those aspects, serious attention must also be given to the root causes of conflict and Violence in the region, in particular poverty.”

    2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

  7. “We welcome the resumption of cooperation between the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo and the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to defeat armed groups operating in the eastern part of the country. We urge the parties to armed conflicts in other parts of the region to disarm and commit to participate in peaceful ways to resolve conflict. Thirdly, in addition to coordinated military operations, tackling the drivers of conflict - such as the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and the illegal exploitation ofnatural resources - is equally important. Disrupting the sources of income of armed groups is vital in weakening and dismantling them for good.”

    2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

  8. “We hope that the plans elaborated will galvanize both Member States and regional and international actors in strengthening the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. While aligning my delegation by the statement to be delivered by the representative of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, Malaysia wishes to emphasize the following with a View to further contribute to the discussion. First, it is imperative that we bring an end to all armed conflicts in the Great Lakes region. Ending the cycle of violence will require a multi-pronged approach that entails both short- and long-term measures. Secondly, we must redouble our efforts to neutralize the lingering vestiges of armed groups, which are the main cause of insecurity in the region.”

    2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

  9. “I wish to beging by warmly welcoming and thanking you, Mr. President, and the Angolan presidency for convening today's open debate. We also appreciate the comprehensive concept note (see S/2016/223) circulated, which helps to guide this timely discussion. We welcome and acknowledge the presence and participation of high-level representatives, including ministers and senior Government officials around the table and from countries of the Great Lakes region. My delegation thanks the Secretary-General and all the other briefers for their presentations. We commend their dedication to bring peace and stability to the region and we fully support their ongoing efforts. Malaysia welcomes the Great Lakes Region Strategic Framework and the road map just presented.”

    2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source