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Ataide Amaral

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2017-12-20

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2017-12-20

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1. “In conclusion, new and more complex challenges to international peace and security require a systematic and comprehensive approach. Only the United Nations, through its various institutions and bodies and its universality, is in a position to respond adequately. Portugal stands ready to be part of that United Nations effort and cooperate with the Security Council in fulfilling its mandate.”

   2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

2. “In that context, we acknowledge the Secretary- General's firm commitment to conflict prevention, and we support his reform proposals. A comprehensive approach to peace and security reform based on prevention and a resurgence of diplomacy is needed as part of our common effort to achieve sustaining peace. The integration of a gender-balance perspective is also a priority for my country. Within that framework, an ever-stronger relationship among the General Assembly, the Security Council and the rest of the United Nations system, including the Peacebuilding Commission, will strengthen our collective capacity to prevent conflicts. To break the conflict cycle, it is important that the Security Council hold early consultations on situations of imminent risk and take collective action to prevent Violence.”

   2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

3. “Intense and lasting conflicts often cause severe humanitarian crises that not only generate deep suffering and indignity for the Victims, but also spread insecurity and distress to surrounding regions. Given their transnational nature, those types of challenges can be overcome only through the cooperation and effective action on the part of the entire international community. Portugal believes that lasting peace can be achieved only ifthe root causes ofconflicts are addressed, including underdevelopment and extreme inequality. Complex contemporary challenges require the continuous adaptation of our mechanisms, better coordination and early action to address threats at the national, regional and international levels. The prevention of conflicts at the earliest possible stage is crucial in order to avoid instability leading to conflict.”

   2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

4. “Portugal fully aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union, and would like to make further comments in its national capacity. More than ever, multilateralism is essential in addressing new and old threats to peace and security, as they become increasingly global. Beyond the traditional factors that threaten international peace and security, including territorial disputes, other kind of threats are challenging our stability and our current pursuit of prosperity and development. Climate change, food insecurity, the scarcity of water, pandemics, terrorism, organized crime, cyberattacks and all kinds of illicit trafficking, including in human beings, human organs, weapons, narcotics and cultural goods, are some of the contemporary challenges and risks that we face.”

   2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source