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Garcia Belaunde

lines on the record: 42
first: 2006-09-20
most recent: 2011-04-06
sittings or episodes: 5
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“At that meeting, an agreement was reached to assemble a special assessment mission to Haiti in order to evaluate the position and requirements of the new Haitian Government in relation to MINUSTAH, and subsequently make proposals for the renewal of the Mission's mandate in October. We are facing a complex and difficult situation that compels us to continue supporting Haiti so as to consolidate peace and security and ensure the stable reconstruction of the country. In that regard, all actors, public and private alike, must be included in the process by means of a strategic alliance. With a view to carrying out those tasks, I wish to emphatically reaffirm that Peru will continue to provide strong, committed and unwavering support to the Government and people of Haiti.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“Peru believes that it is important to maintain the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti so that it can continue its work with a focus on reconstruction and development, taking into account the interdependence between those tasks and security activities. My country therefore believes that, as the Security Council considers the renewal of MINUSTAH'S mandate, it should consider not only the national priorities established in the action plan for national recovery and development, but also those set forth in the new United Nations integrated strategic framework for Haiti. With that goal in mind, Peru attended a meeting of Ministers of Defence and Foreign Affairs of South American countries with troops in Haiti, held in Montevideo in March.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“That task should be continued, hand in hand with the international community, by the new, democratically elected Government, which will soon to take over. I reiterate that the Haitian people need ongoing support to build and strengthen solid national institutions so as to effectively establish the rule of law, close the gaps in weak institutional capacities, and remedy the country's shortage of human and material resources. In that regard, I believe that it is important to highlight three areas that have a direct impact on the current reconstruction and recovery process in Haiti. Those are governance, security and development.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“In that context, it is imperative to further improve coordination between the various agencies operating on the ground, be they national, regional or part of the United Nations, and the Haitian Government. Equally important and, in our opinion, essential is the development of linkages with the country's local Governments so as to ensure the efficient use of resources and avoid duplication of efforts. International financial assistance must be channelled with maximum efficiency and coordination, in accordance with the national priorities established by the Haitian Government and the principles of national ownership, inclusiveness, the rule of law, social well-being and, of course, respect for human rights. Peru commends the Government of Haiti for its efforts to achieve political stability and economic recovery.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“During the special summit of the Union of South American Nations on the situation of Haiti, held in the city of Quito in February 2010 under the initiative of Peruvian President Alan Garcia Pe'rez, it was agreed to establish a special fund for Haiti of $100 million, which included contributions from the countries of the region. To date, 65 per cent of that amount has already been disbursed, of which Peru, which pledged $10 million, has already disbursed more than $4.5 million, nearly half of its pledge. The current situation in Haiti compels us to spare no effort in continuing to provide robust support to the Haitian people as they face the challenges that lie ahead.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“Peru therefore reiterates that at all times it should be the Haitian Government itself that leads the process of reconstruction and consolidation of its institutions, in accordance with the strategy and priorities established in the consensus national action plan for recovery and development in Haiti, including the various sectors of Haitian society, intergovernmental consultation and the support of the international community. The countries of South America are firmly committed to the process of Haiti's reconstruction and recovery.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010 reconfigured the setting and context in which the international community's efforts were deployed to stabilize Haiti. We face the challenge of implementing a strategy that will, under the leadership of the Haitian Government, effectively address the problems of security and development that the country faces today. More than a year after the earthquake, the challenge remains. To overcome it, it is necessary to reaffirm the principle of national ownership.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“In that regard, Peru is contributing a contingent of over 300 troops to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), including officers to the Mission's military command. We have also expressed our intention to deploy a female contingent to that effort, which we are confident will contribute to combating a scourge currently affecting Haiti, namely, violence against women and children. In addition to its presence on the ground, Peru participates constructively in the Group of Friends of Haiti, the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti of the Economic and Social Council, the Group of Friends of Haiti of the Organization of American States and the Latin American Political Coordination Mechanism for Haiti, known as the 2x9 Mechanism.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“Mr. Garcia Belaunde (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would first like to congratulate and thank you, President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon, as well as the Government of Colombia, for this important initiative of convening an open debate of the Security Council to address the situation in our sister republic of Haiti. I also wish to avail myself of this opportunity to thank President Preval for his presence here today and congratulate him on an electoral process conducted with seriousness and transparency. Peru attaches particular importance and attention to the process of stabilization and reconstruction being conducted by the Haitian Government with the support of the United Nations and other institutions of the international community.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510 (2011) · source
“This undertaking entails neutralizing remaining hot beds of violence and empowering countries to address global phenomena such as climate change or pandemics. To that end, the international community must support reconstruction, the building of democratic institutions, the promotion of development and political and social reconciliation. The Peacebuilding Commission, created for this very purpose, must meet the challenge of serving as an effective complement in order to support and sustain the collective security system. Achieving peace and development on the African continent is necessary for international stability. With the support of the international community, Africa's leaders and peoples must fulfil the promise of a future of freedom, a future free from the hunger and terror that marked the period of colonization.”
2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source
“Early warning, mediation before conflict escalation, reconciliation, reconstruction and stabilization must all be the subject of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional African organizations. On the humanitarian question, the priority for peacekeeping operations must be the protection of civilian populations through the timely deployment of peacekeeping forces, in order to halt violence and prevent new humanitarian catastrophes. These efforts must include the fight against impunity, and further mechanisms must be established in order to punish acts of genocide. Finally, there is a need to adequately tackle the post-conflict situation in order to reinforce peace through the forging of inclusive economic, political and social processes.”
2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source
“Effective conflict prevention in Africa should be based on long-term programmes that are geared towards meeting the basic needs of the population, adopting inclusive policies and working to improve social and economic indicators. In this undertaking, the principal responsibility lies with the African Governments, whose efforts deserve the support of the international community and of the international financial institutions. Regional cooperation is a second element. Peru recognizes the achievements that have been made in building a continental and subregional collective security system for Africa. This approach must be further developed as, pursuant to Chapter VIII of the Charter, regional arrangements are assigned the principal responsibility for resolving the regional conflicts affecting them.”
2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source
“In this context, it should come as no surprise then, that once violence erupts, it often spreads to neighbouring States through the actions of illegal armed groups and through the wave of refugees and of internally displaced persons, turning what were initially internal conflicts into humanitarian emergencies, and then finally into threats to regional peace and security. Facing challenges of such magnitude, the Security Council must maintain a strategic vision that sees peace and security in Africa as the result of a skilled management of four main variables: prevention, cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, the humanitarian issue and post-conflict management. We know full well that conflict prevention is less costly than ending conflicts.”
2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source
“Mr. Garcia Belaunde (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me first of all to express Peru's appreciation for the convening of this meeting to address the issue of peace and security in Africa, where the majority of the cases on the Security Council's agenda originate. The interrelatedness between underdevelopment and violence is particularly flagrant in the armed conflicts in Africa, in countries of marked instability where low levels of development go hand in hand with weak State structures and, generally, with a fragile rule of law. This explains the lack of equity in income distribution, as well as the low level of political and social inclusion of ethnic groups within a State.”
2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source
“I thank the representative of Brazil for his kind words addressed to my delegation. There are a number of speakers remaining on my list. With the consent of the members of the Council, I shall now suspend the meeting until 3.15 p.m. At 3 p.m. the Council will hold a meeting to consider a draft resolution under the agenda item entitled "The situation in Iraq". The meeting was suspended at 1.05 p.m. 06-63086”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“We also urge the donor community to support efforts to reintegrate and demobilize child soldiers - a process that is currently under way in certain countries. That is a way in which donors can show their true commitment. There is no doubt that the task ahead is extraordinarily important, because there is no better way to prevent conflicts than by providing the children of today with the conditions conducive to their becoming men and women of peace in the future. We must spare no effort in facing this challenge. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The next speaker on my list is the representative of Liechtenstein, to whom I give the floor.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“The establishment of the Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict is a significant step in the right direction. We commend the work of the Group, under the chairmanship of the representative of France, Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, who contributed significantly to the organization of this debate, for which I am very grateful. We believe that the Council must continue to take into account the Working Group's recommendations. By the same token, we also commend the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, including her activities in the field in situations of armed conflict, which deserve our full support. The same can be said of the important work being carried out by UNICEF and other relevant institutions. We call upon the parties to armed conflict to cooperate with all of those organizations.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the progress achieved in the implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism relating to children in armed conflicts. In addition, we congratulate all the States that have made significant efforts to implement the regime established by the decisions of the Security Council, in particular resolution 1612 (2005). However, a great deal remains to be done, given the fact that, unfortunately, many children are deprived of their basic rights in the context of the armed conflicts currently under way. We therefore believe that the Security Council, if it is to fulfil its responsibilities in an effective manner, must focus on adopting specific measures aimed at fully implementing existing laws, rather than elaborating additional standards.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“On this occasion, we have before us the sixth report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2006/826), and I would like to thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for that document. The report provides us with valuable information for assessing to what extent States and non-State actors have been complying with their obligations under the regime established by the Security Council to deal with the serious abuses committed against children in armed conflicts, including killing or maiming children, recruiting or using child soldiers, attacking schools and hospitals, child rape or other grave acts of sexual violence against children, the abduction of children and the denial of humanitarian assistance to them.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“Therefore, we welcome the fact that the Security Council, in addition to the decisions swiftly adopted with regard to the conflict situations under its consideration, is seeking to deal in a similarly efficient manner with certain aspects common to them. The issue of the impact of armed conflicts on children is a remarkable example of the effort of the Council in this regard. My country has consistently and forcefully condemned all acts of violence and abuse against children in situations of armed conflict. They are a flagrant violation of humanitarian international law. We are particularly pleased, therefore, that this debate is being held during the presidency of Peru.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“We do not believe that such conflicts can be dealt with exclusively from a traditional security perspective. We need an approach that takes into account not only the political, institutional and military aspects, but also other structural factors that cause exclusion, such as poverty, environmental degradation and the loss of values. In that context, I wish to emphasize that Peru is developing domestic policies to fight exclusion. We are convinced that the surest way to guarantee peace and democratic governance is to reduce disparities and poverty and to create opportunities through education and economic inclusion. That also requires the strengthening of a culture of duty based on the norms that constitute the rule of law.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“Those challenges arise from unfinished nation- building processes, terrorism, the threat of nuclear proliferation and certain contradictory trends in the current international system. Indeed, while the world is integrating in global terms, disparities are growing, not only among countries, but also within States themselves, generating conflicts that are not always resolved by peaceful means. Thus, paradoxically, the number of conflicts of an essentially domestic nature has increased on the Council's current agenda. In general, the origins of such conflicts are found in widespread situations of exclusion, instability and vulnerability, which too often lead to scenes of humanitarian crisis requiring urgent action by the international community.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru. I wish to begin by thanking the Secretary- General, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Ms. Ann Veneman and Mr. Gabriel Oling Olang, whose statements this morning helped to illustrate this debate. It is particularly satisfying to take the floor as President of the Security Council, which is the principal body of the international system for maintaining peace and security. My presence in this forum as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru is, above all, a tangible expression of my country's commitment to multilateralism. It is the most appropriate forum for developing countries to participate in discussions and in the quest for mechanisms to face the grave new challenges facing the world today.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes, in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. I now give the floor to Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“Members of the Council have before them the following documents: S/2006/826, containing the 2 report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict; S/2006/662, containing the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in the Sudan; 8/2006/835, containing the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Cote d'Ivoire; and S/2006/851 and S/2006/851/Corr.1, containing the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Burundi. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General and invite him to take the floor.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict; Ms. Ann M. Veneman, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund; and Mr. Gabriel Oling Olang, representative of Save the Children. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, Finland, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Slovenia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Uganda in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“To this end, and sharing the views expressed by the Quartet yesterday in its statement, we hope that the new Palestinian government of national unity, under the leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas, will reflect and implement these requirements in order to begin a new era. Finally, Peru believes that the principles contained in the road map remain valid and we reaffirm our commitment to this Council in order to make progress towards a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict, based on resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1515 (2003).”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, we reiterate that a negotiated solution for the peaceful coexistence of two States with secure and internationally recognized borders will remain elusive if one of the parties fails to recognize the other's right to exist. Fulfilling the requirements laid down by the Quartet since the beginning of this year - renunciation of violence, recognition of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations - should be understood as marking an end to the phase of violence and confrontation and the beginning of a phase of negotiation and construction, in which the Security Council will be able to play a more effective role.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“I would also like to remind the Council that the crisis situation will continue until the economic and productive activities disrupted in Lebanon are resumed. That is key in a successful rebuilding effort. Another central problem in the region is the situation of Palestine and the territories occupied by Israel. Peru once again deplores the acts of violence, kidnappings and loss of human lives, together with the critical situation endured by the Palestinian population in the occupied territories. On this issue we agree with the call to strengthen the temporary international mechanism to improve the economic and humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West Bank. We urge Israel to use the mechanism to transfer the tax and customs revenues collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“To this end, it is also important that the neighbouring countries in the region should collaborate by avoiding the sale or supply of arms and related materiel. The demarcation of Lebanon's international borders is also urgent, especially in those areas where the border is disputed, including the Sheba'a farms area. We know that the Secretary-General and his envoys are working with the parties on the elements and principles underlying a long-term solution. We look forward to receiving their proposals. I would like to underscore the efforts being made by the humanitarian agencies and organizations in Lebanon, which continue to do everything in their power to bring aid to those who need it as promptly as possible.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“The parties involved must continue to respect the cessation of hostilities and to fully observe the Blue Line. It is also essential to intensify the clearance of mines and unexploded ordnance, for which the Government of Israel must provide more detailed information. The disarming of Hizbollah and the militias operating in Lebanon remains a key element for moving the peace process forward. The presence of armed groups which challenge the State's monopoly on the legitimate use of force throughout Lebanese territory is not acceptable. This requirement, which has been invoked repeatedly since the adoption of the Taif Accords in 1989 and which was reaffirmed in the Lebanese Government's decision of 27 July 2006, must be implemented.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“One of them was the approval of resolution 1701 (2006), adopted unanimously by the Security Council, putting an end to the war in Lebanon and northern Israel. We are pleased that that resolution was accepted by the Governments of Israel and Lebanon, and that its implementation, during the last 40 days, has been effective. We believe that there is much more to do. Nevertheless there are some points that must be highlighted: the steady deployment of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon is going in the right direction, allowing the withdrawal of the occupying Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and the deployment of the Lebanese army, securing these areas for the first time in many decades. The lifting of the air and sea blockade is also a positive development.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“Mr. Garcia Belaunde (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): During the past few months, the situation in the Middle East has suffered one of its gravest crises, causing enormous destruction and death. Peru deeply deplores these facts and considers it necessary to intensify the efforts to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. We believe that the purpose of this meeting of the Security Council, and also the goal of the concerned regional organizations, should be to help the parties to achieve a peaceful solution. Although the events of the recent past have been serious, especially for the Lebanese population, there have been some positive reactions that opened new chances for peace.”
2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source
“Here, we believe that multinational entities, grouped together, for example, in the Global Compact, should also be involved to contribute economic, social and political viability to the rebuilding efforts carried out by the nationals of each country and by the international community. In conclusion, I would like to say that regional and subregional mechanisms must cooperate with each other and undertake multilateral activities at the global level so as to strengthen the purposes and principles of United Nations, with due attention given to the needs of each particular region. Peru expresses its support for the draft presidential statement to be adopted at the end of this debate.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“The Rio Group, for its part, since the establishment of its military presence, has made it possible to coordinate the peacekeeping effort. That has not only made a significant contribution to restoring peace in Haiti, but it has also made possible the development of the joint working capacity of the armed forces of the region. It has thus become a mechanism for confidence-building that opens new prospects for military cooperation and promotes mutual knowledge and understanding. The General Assembly and the Security Council have given the Peacebuilding Commission comprehensive responsibility for the post-conflict phase. I would like to stress, however, that regional and subregional organizations for integration and economic development must be involved so as to help define political objectives and priority areas for reconstruction.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“It is also evidence of the capacity of the countries of the region to administer that United Nations mandate through regional bodies such as the Organization of American States (OAS), the Caribbean Community and the Rio Group, which is a mechanism for political consultation and dialogue. In the case of Haiti, the OAS has played an important role at the institutional level, and we believe that the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and regional and subregional organizations such as the Inter-American Development Bank should join that effort and help to promote an international environment that reinforces stability, supports development projects that expand production, facilitates trade, generates jobs and makes viable the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“For example, we have established the Andean Zone of Peace, which seeks to resolve subregional conflicts in a peaceful manner and effectively prohibits nuclear, chemical, biological and toxin weapons and antipersonnel landmines. Peru also encouraged the establishment of the South American Zone of Peace and Cooperation with a View to building trust and ensuring an ongoing dialogue on security and defence aimed at the gradual reduction of arms acquisitions. One good example of the potential of the joint approach can be seen in the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. That is a typical peacekeeping operation, carried out in compliance with a Security Council mandate, and which thus has legitimacy that the United Nations Charter grants to the Blue Helmits for those tasks.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“That particular dynamic means that States must adopt modern approaches that make it possible to ensure democratic governance internally and, from an external perspective, contribute to regional stability. In that respect, international, regional and subregional organizations are called upon to play a special role in the way that conflicts are prevented, dealt with, and resolved. Their capacities for dealing with structural problems, providing information, analysis and crisis management and carrying out peace operations and institutional and material reconstruction must be utilized and, in many cases, strengthened. In this context, it is important for regional authorities to develop the own mechanisms.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“The fact that the majority of the 16 current peacekeeping operations involve the participation of regional organizations shows how strong that new relationship is. Resolution 1631 (2005) reflects that evolution and provides us with a useful inventory on the basis of which we can expand and reinforce areas of cooperation. We believe that the international system is currently characterized by both globalization and fragmentation, and that the interaction of those two phenomena has called into question governance within many States. Peru is aware of that reality, which is why we have accorded priority to the fight against marginalization and exclusion, which affects the stability of the international system and, in the final analysis, international collective security itself.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source
“Mr. Garcia Belaunde (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, for your very skilful stewardship in the Security Council presidency this month, and to thank you for having taken this initiative to bring us together to consider cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, as well as other intergovernmental bodies, in the area of the maintenance of international peace and security. The legal framework set out in Chapter VIII of the Charter has acquired particular importance since the end of the cold war. Indeed, over the past 15 years the Security Council has been incorporating into its tasks and mandates joint actions with international regional and subregional organizations.”
2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source