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Lee Kyung Chul

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2013-10-29
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  1. “Improving the working methods of the Security Council is indeed an important component in enhancing the effectiveness and overall legitimacy of its work. The Council should therefore continue to pursue that objective collectively and vigorously.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  2. “In addition, informal interactive discussions and meetings with troop- and police-contributing countries for peacekeeping operations should also continue to be an important part of the Council's activities. The President's note contained in document S/2013/630, adopted last week, can serve as an important basis to further the Council's efforts to that end. Thirdly, to deal with the ever increasing volume and diversity of its workload, it is imperative that the Council undertake more efforts to increase its overall efficiency. In that regard, the Council should continue its efforts to implement the measures laid out in documents S/2010/507 and S/2012/402. Better planning of its work, by adjusting mandate renewal periods and the timing of reports, and more focused and concise statements are among the areas that could be improved.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  3. “The Council's interaction with the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission on cross-cutting issues such as conflict prevention and peacebuilding are also of great value. That will help us to have a more integrated approach to methods related to peace and security. Given the increasing importance of the role of regional and subregional organizations in dealing with challenges to peace and security, we also support the enhanced consultations with regional organizations, as was the case in yesterday's high-level meeting (S/PV.7050). Cooperation with regional institutions can complement the work of the Council and, through those efforts, create synergy.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  4. “As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, I would mention that we plan to convene an open interactive briefing for all Member States on the current status and future of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We Will continue our efforts to keep the membership informed of the work of the Committee and seek valuable input from it. Secondly, the Council should make additional efforts to enhance interaction with the United Nations membership and other relevant stakeholders. We support enhanced interaction between the Council and other organs of the United Nations. It is important to ensure that regular meetings are held between the Presidents of the Security Council and the General Assembly.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  5. “First, with regard to enhancing transparency, the Republic of Korea supports the Council's holding of more meetings and briefings that are open to the entire membership of the United Nations. The increase trend of holding wrap-up sessions and briefings by the presidencies is a step in the right direction. Such efforts should be coupled with meaningful measures to enhance the effectiveness of such meetings, including through having specific scope and focus and pursuing necessary follow-up measures. That openness should apply to the work of the subsidiary bodies of the Council as well.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  6. “In recent years, we have seen some improvement in the realization of those aims. More open debates are being organized, and meetings with troop- and police-contributing countries now take place on a more regular basis. Further measures to improve interactivity have been duly reflected in note by the President of the Security Council adopted in August 2013 (S/2013/515). Presidencies have also promoted useful practices aimed at increasing efficiency, such as the strict application of the five-minute rule when making statements and holding video-teleconferences in briefings in order to have updates from the field. However, we believe more can be done. Allow me to point out some areas that require further concerted efforts.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source

  7. “At the outset, we thank the Azerbaijani presidency for organizing today's debate. We also commend Ambassador Perceval for her leadership as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Today's debate provides an opportunity to assess the status of our collective efforts to improve the working methods of the Council and to allow non-members of the Council to share their observations and proposals. We believe that any effort to improve the working methods of the Council must focus on three goals - enhancing transparency, strengthening interaction with the wider United Nations members, and increasing efficiency. Such efforts are essential for the Council to effectively meet its task of maintaining international peace and security.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source