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1. “We would therefore like to emphasize the need to address all potential factors behind the eruption of a crisis or conflict in order to promote sustainable peace through common development. That holistic and integrated approach is in line with the United Nations vision of sustainable peace.”

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2. “Fifthly, to prioritize investments that add value to raw materials at the location of their exploitation to create wealth and employment for the population, especially young people, as well as strengthening the State’s capacity to invest in social areas, while raising the human development index and revenues for promoting development. Sixthly, to promote confidence and trust and encourage cooperation, while creating incentives for collective action and ensuring that efforts are adapted to local and national contexts. In conclusion, as the General Assembly has emphasized, durable peace needs inclusive and sustainable development if it is to take hold and flourish, which in turn requires peace and stability.”

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3. “Secondly, to meet their internationally agreed development commitments and take concrete measures to ensure that least developed countries have access to emerging technologies as a way of boosting common development to ensure the maintenance of sustainable peace. Thirdly, to prevent the weaponization of emerging domains and technologies and to promote responsible innovation, while highlighting the need for global governance to address threats posed by new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons systems. Fourthly, to facilitate access to financing, in the light of presidential statement S/PRST/2011/4, for least developed countries and those in conflict situations to accelerate their post-conflict reconstruction processes and economic revitalization and to strengthen their resilience to conflicts.”

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4. “Likewise, the Northern Integrated Development Agency has been engaged in promoting the improvement of the quality of life of communities by providing access to clean water, health services, education, land and justice. Those actions have contributed to reducing poverty and development disparities and reinforcing the promotion of sustainable peace, social cohesion and resilience to conflicts. On the subject under discussion today, Mozambique would like to call upon Member States and encourage them to do the following. First, to adopt an inclusive and integrated approach to strengthening the productive capacity of least developed countries by facilitating access to more effective technological means of production, including adequate financing for the agriculture, livestock and fishing sectors, just to mention a few.”

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5. “As clearly indicated in the concept note (S/2023/870, annex), development should be incorporated into all phases of conflict prevention, peacebuilding and sustaining peace. Bearing in mind the importance of ensuring that the needs of all segments of the population are taken into account towards recovery, reconstruction and development, Mozambique established the Northern Integrated Development Agency, with a view to promoting the integrated socioeconomic development of the affected provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Niassa, through professional training and human settlements infrastructure development, focusing on women and youth employment.”

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6. “This reality allows us to convincingly affirm that a purely traditional military solution can no longer be seen as the only way to achieve, maintain and promote peace. Rather, a more comprehensive and coordinated approach among Member States is necessary, with special emphasis on the reinforcement of synergies between common development, aiming at capacitating States to ensure and sustain peace. It is, therefore, important to give the economic, social and inclusive development dimensions the same attention given to military ones. This is because economic and social factors are often the root causes of conflicts and can fuel violence and instability if they are not adequately dealt with. Addressing these factors is crucial for building sustainable peace.”

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7. “Mozambique places significant value on reflections on the critical nexus of the peace, security and development agenda, in line with the Secretary- General’s recently launched new policy brief called “A New Agenda for Peace”, which recognizes the interlinked nature of many of these challenges we face. His Excellency Mr. Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, while Mozambique was Council President, and at the open debate on peace and security in Africa focusing on the impact of development policies in the implementation of the Silencing the Guns initiative, convened by Mozambique in March, underlined the need to ensure social stability through the creation of opportunities for the development of human capital (see S/PV.9299).”

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8. “Today, halfway to meeting the deadline for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we see with deep concern the aspiration of leaving no one behind becoming elusive, as only 12 per cent of the Sustainable Development Goals are on track and the rest are in jeopardy. If bold measures are not taken to put the SDGs back on track, inequality in and between countries will continue to increase. Needless to elaborate much more on the fact that the more inequality increases, the greater the potential for conflict, as this may act as a driver or threat multiplier.”

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9. “Indeed, the link between durable peace, inclusive development, security and stability is, therefore, an undeniable fact. This connection has been highlighted by various forums, including the Security Council. The international community has been reminded of the relevance of this linkage. More recently, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development made it crystal clear that “Sustainable development cannot be realized without peace and security; and peace and security will be at risk without sustainable development” (General Assembly resolution 70/1, para.35).”

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10. “This reality compels us to reflect on the need to review our conflict- resolution strategies, in particular for those conflicts caused by poverty and driven by access to resources. These, in turn, hinder States in their respective efforts to achieve, maintain and consolidate sustainable peace. Peace and security, human rights, the rule of law and development have been established as the four pillars of the United Nations. Therefore, talking about the nexus between peace and security and development means talking about the very essence of our Organization and the aspiration of the Member States and peoples, founded on the need to avoid the repetition of the scourge of wars, as well as addressing some of their root causes.”

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11. “Difficulties in accessing resources and the improper usage of emerging technologies lead to an environment of conflict that has the potential to give rise to social unrest, with the risk of armed violence, and to be taken advantage of by terrorist groups in order to recruit members to their ranks, promising to satisfy their financial returns and access to resources. Indeed, history has demonstrated that the lack of sustainable development foments grievances, injustice and inequalities. Sustainable and inclusive development is, therefore, the only way to achieve durable peace that is resilient in the shocks and crises of our times and that brings our human family together.”

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12. “Armed conflicts, especially those resulting from competition for access to resources, are a scourge present in communities, States and nations, causing many deaths and forcing an increasing number of people to abandon their area of origin and means of subsistence, worsening the poverty situation. Many national conflicts, as well as regional conflicts, are directly linked to development asymmetries that have often resulted in extreme poverty, disparity in the distribution of resources and lack of jobs and infrastructure, placing populations, especially in less developed countries, in vulnerable situations.”

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13. “Mr. Gonçalves (Mozambique): Mozambique welcomes the initiative of the People’s Republic of China to convene this timely open debate on the theme “Maintenance of international peace and security: promote sustaining peace through common development”. We wish to express our appreciation to His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary- General; Her Excellency Ms. Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank; Mr. Jeffrey Sachs, President of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, for their comprehensive and insightful briefings to the Council on this important topic.”

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14. “That collaborative effort between AI specialists, Governments, companies and civil society aims to mitigate the risks of misuse and foster responsible AI practices. In conclusion, it is important to recognize that the inputs required for AI are not disconnected from the real world. The necessary resources such as data, computing power, electricity, skills and technological infrastructure are not evenly distributed across the globe. By striking a balance between the advantages of AI and the essential safeguards in place, we can ensure that AI does not become a source of conflicts that reinforces inequalities and asymmetries, potentially posing threats to global peace and security. That approach aims to harness the potential of AI while actively mitigating any negative consequences that may arise.”

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15. “First, in the event that credible evidence emerges indicating that AI poses an existential risk, it is crucial to negotiate an intergovernmental treaty to govern and monitor its use. Secondly, it is essential to develop relevant regulations and appropriate legislation to safeguard privacy and data security. That entails ensuring that all relevant actors, including Governments and companies providing digital technology, utilize artificial intelligence in an ethical and responsible manner, while respecting the principles outlined in article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and article 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Thirdly, a global digital pact should be promoted, facilitating the sharing of technological knowledge between advanced countries and those in the early stages of AI development.”

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16. “Similarly, by leveraging the extensive database generated by organizations such as the Social Conflict Analysis Database, regional institutions and the wider United Nations system, which adhere to rigorous standards of quality control, sourcing and Member State involvement, we have the potential to enhance early warning capabilities, customize mediation efforts and strengthen strategic communication in peacekeeping, among various other examples. AI can be a valuable tool in harnessing that vast data for the benefit of those endeavours. Faced with the opportunities and threats posed by the use of artificial intelligence, the Republic of Mozambique recognizes the importance, as a Member State of the United Nations, of adopting a balanced approach that encompasses the following aspects.”

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17. “That necessitates the establishment of robust governance structures that aim to mitigate the risks of accidents and misuse, while still fostering innovation and harnessing the potential for positive outcomes. As accurately stated in the concept note for this briefing, artificial intelligence technologies possess the potential to profoundly transform our societies, yielding a multitude of positive effects. AI can contribute to eradicating diseases, combating climate change and accurately predicting natural disasters, making it a valuable ally for the global South.”

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18. “That poses risks of various kinds, including the potential for catastrophic outcomes. Indeed, we should take heed of the cautionary tale of the “Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” As AI engines increasingly and convincingly imitate, and in some cases even surpass, various behaviours associated with human beings, they become an ideal tool for spreading misinformation, scamming individuals, engaging in academic cheating, deceitfully initiating conflicts, recruiting terrorists, sowing division and perpetrating numerous other nefarious activities. AI models have evolved into self-programming machines capable of automating their learning processes through a continuous loop of self-improvement.”

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19. “It reveals some of the anxieties surrounding the rapid advancements in AI, specifically that we are approaching a point where digital machines can execute tasks that, for the majority of human existence, were exclusively within the realm of human intelligence. The recent acceleration in both the power and visibility of AI systems, along with the increasing awareness of their capabilities and limitations, has sparked concerns that the technology is advancing at such a rapid pace that it may no longer be safely controllable. That caution is warranted. While recent advancements in AI present immense opportunities to enhance various fields such as speech-making, medicine and warfare through the democratization of innovation, certain models have also exhibited capabilities that surpass the understanding and control of their creators.”

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20. “Mr. Gonçalves (Mozambique): Mozambique warmly congratulates the United Kingdom for its excellent presidency and for convening today’s timely and important debate on artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on the opportunities and risks it presents for international peace and security”. We wish to convey our gratitude to His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, for his insightful remarks. We thank the briefers for their thoughtful and pertinent contributions. Allow me to begin with a candid disclosure: this statement was made solely by humans and not by a generative artificial-intelligence model, such as the well-known ChatGPT. This disclosure is important.”

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