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1. “As we approach the start ofthe process ofconsidering candidacies for the post of Secretary-General by the Security Council, I also take this opportunity to appeal to Security Council members to maintain the level of transparency, openness and inclusivity and the spirit of dialogue that have prevailed so far in the process of selecting the Secretary-General. There are many more points that we would wish to make today. We trust, however, that that they will be brought to the attention of the Council by other speakers. I would therefore like to conclude by thanking Japan and other able chairs of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Matters throughout the years for their outstanding work and contribution to a more effective, transparent and accountable Security Council.”

   2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source

2. “We also see the value of continuity in the work of the Security Council's subsidiary bodies, ensured by informal briefings and meetings organized by the outgoing chairmanship. Thirdly, while most of us agree that the focus of the work of the Security Council should shift more in the direction of conflict prevention, we still see a shortage of effective instruments serving that purpose. In this context, we would like to call on the Security Council and the Secretariat to revive the format of horizon-scanning briefings by the Department of Political Affairs on issues of concern.”

   2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source

3. “In this context, we refer to note S/2014/268 and call for change of the arrangement so as to ensure more equal division of the penholder responsibility. Secondly, building on the debate held in February 2016 on the working methods of Security Council's subsidiary organs (see S/PV.7633), as well as previous debates on this issue, we would like to urge the members of the Security Council, including the Chairpersons of the subsidiary bodies, to continue to work on the implementation of notes S/20l2/937, S/2014/393 and S/2016/170. We believe that a more balanced, transparent, efficient and inclusive procedure, as well as the earlier appointment of the Chairpersons of the subsidiary organs, will benefit us all.”

   2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source

4. “I thank you, Sir, for convening today's debate. As requested by the presidency, my contribution to the discussion will be concise. We have identified three issues with respect to the Security Council's working methods that we consider to be of utmost importance and would like to highlight today. First, we note the advantages of the penholdership system, with special emphasis on the effectiveness of the work of the Council. We are, however, concerned that by allowing the de facto monopolization of the drafting of documents, we voluntarily give up some of the advantages of diversity and creativity. All members of the Security Council, including non-permanent members, should engage in the drafting process at all stages and contribute to issues of interest to them.”

   2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source