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2015-07-30
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  1. “This open debate on global peace and security has far-reaching possibilities in building consensus on acute social risks facing the issue of security, and with particular reference to the small island developing States, in ushering in a new diplomatic momentum on an effective multilateral approach and in designing concrete instruments, whether in the field of climate change or elsewhere, so as to ensure that we have a safe world and a more secure planet. For all this we are indeed indebted to you, Mr. Murray McCully, as President of the Security Council and to New Zealand, for the leadership you have displayed so far.”

    2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

  2. “All States have a role to play in designing new additions to the global peace and security architecture. Peace and security is indeed the business of all nations, large and small alike. With that in mind, Trinidad and Tobago offered itself as a location for the secretariat of the Arms Trade Treaty. We do so with the confidence that we possess the required infrastructure and other prerequisites to host that important institution. It is our hope that State parties to the ATT will reaffirm the principle of equitable distribution in the location of major global bodies when taking a decision on the siting of that organization.”

    2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

  3. “The empowerment of women is an integral aspect of national development, as well as an essential pillar in the maintenance of peace and security. It is with that conviction that Prime Minister Kamla Persad- Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago introduced at the General Assembly the first-ever resolution on women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control. We therefore continue to be a firm believer in devising solutions to peace and security and using the United Nations apparatus where appropriate, but we know it is necessary to go beyond that. That is why, as a newly elected member of the Peacebuilding Commission, we are committed to working with others to support peace efforts in countries emerging from conflict and to add our voice wherever it is appropriate in that respect.”

    2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

  4. “Available statistics confirm the fact that such illicit trade has a direct linkage to the increased incidence of violence and criminality in the Caribbean region. As a firm believer in the role of the United Nations in leading the way in resolving major international problems such as terrorism, Trinidad and Tobago co-sponsored resolution 2178 (2014), on foreign terrorist fighters. In keeping with the provisions of that resolution, Trinidad and Tobago will continue to collaborate with other Member States in several areas, such as terrorism financing and exchanging information on the transit of foreign terrorist fighters. Lasting peace can be achieved only if women are more involved in decision-making processes related to peacebuilding and post-conflict development, which are necessary for the sustainable development of our societies.”

    2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

  5. “That is why Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to have co-sponsored resolution 2220 (2015), on concrete measures to counter and eliminate the illicit transfer and misuse of small arms and light weapons. In the same context, we and our Caribbean sister countries outlined our steadfast commitment to the full implementation of a robust and effective Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), which is a matter of record. The ATT offers the promise to address a number of security problems faced by the international community. In order to fully achieve its purpose and objectives, the ATT must become universal and be implemented by all States, whether manufacturers, exporters or importers of conventional arms. The failure of some States to embrace the ATT will serve to continue to facilitate the illegal transfer of arms to SIDS.”

    2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

  6. “Indeed, transnational organized crime has been identified in the Caribbean Community Crime and Security Strategy as an "immediate, significant threat". Transnational organized crime attacks the functioning of our State institutions, adds new vulnerabilities to our governance mechanisms and fosters instability in the system. In doing so, it undermines the fundamental premises of our democracies, the rule of law, human rights and development itself. Trinidad and Tobago cannot be a bystander to such destabilizing developments. We have and will continue to join multilateral efforts aimed at repelling the peace and security challenges that not only affect it, but affect all Member States.”

    2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

  7. “I also join with my colleagues in commending the Prime Minister of Jamaica for her very comprehensive statement today, as well as my colleagues from the Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for their contributions and for bringing to the fore at this forum some of the critical risks we face in the Caribbean region in relation to the issue of peace and security. Transnational organized crime and its global networks pose daunting challenges to the security of all States, but especially to small island developing States (SIDS). Small States and large States alike must accept the responsibility and meet their obligations to cooperate in the multilateral arena in addressing those threats.”

    2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

  8. “May I join the many others who have commended New Zealand for its ground-breaking and high-level initiative to address peace and security challenges facing small island developing States. We view this debate as a way to further strengthen multilateralism, which is the most crucial vehicle to resolve the peace and security challenges we face. This is an important first step in deepening effective multilateralism, as the absence of it is a threat in itself to peace and security. Trinidad and Tobago will support all initiatives to advance the multilateral engagement that you, Sir, have initiated at the highest level here today at the United Nations.”

    2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source