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1. “Its success owes less to its representing action under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations than to the cooperative approach that it has engendered aimed at promotinng implementation. The resolution stresses the importance of engagement with States and recognizes the voluntary nature of country visits, which are to be conducted at the invitation of States. That is expected to enhance ownership of the resolution's implementation. We would also like to highlight the resolution's provisions that none of the obligations in resolution 1540 (2004) should be interpreted in such a way as to alter the responsibilities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

2. “Resolution 2325 (2016), adopted today, reflects the balance required to make the mechanism more effective. Improved matchmaking by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), making it more responsive to requests by States for assistance, is imperative. In that regard, we welcome provisions along those lines in resolution 2325 (2016). Closer cooperation between the Security Council and international and regional organizations is needed in order to coordinate activities so as to avoid duplication and to focus on the most important areas. Resolution 1540 (2004) has positively contributed to the advancement of non-proliferation goals.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

3. “Today's debate is timely as it coincides with the conclusion of the comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004), which will provide useful guidance for Member States in their implementation of the resolution. Pakistan has been a consistent supporter of the objectives of resolution 1540 (2004), and our commitment to its implementation has remained second to none. It is in the interests of all States to prevent the proliferation ofweapons ofmass destruction to States as well as non-State actors. During the open consultations conducted under the comprehensive review, we, along with many other States, stressed that its emphasis should be on an effective, comprehensive and balanced implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) by all States, across the board, rather than on expanding its scope.”

   2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

4. “We are also in the process of ratifying the Convention's Optional Protocol on Children and Armed Conflict. Pakistan, as one of the world's largest troop contributing countries, has a proud history of conscientiously undertaking the task of protecting civilian lives, including those of children. Pakistan supports the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. We, however, believe that this mandate cannot afford accretion. The legal parameters of the mandate, as provided by Security Council resolutions, must be respected. In this context, we want to state for the record that references to Pakistan in the Secretary-General's report of20 April 2016 (S/2016/360) are not within the purview of the established mandate of children and armed conflict.”

   2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

5. “Perpetrators of violence against children need to be identified and brought to justice through national judicial systems, and where applicable, through the use of international justice mechanisms. The establishment of appropriate legal frameworks with investigative and prosecution capacities remain central to this purpose. Above all, the goal of protecting lives is intrinsically linked to the goal of preventing conflict. It is therefore essential that the root causes of such conflicts are addressed and inclusive political solutions found. Pakistan attaches great importance to the protection and promotion of the rights of children. We are proud to be one of the six co-initiators of the 1990 World Summit for Children, which provided a fillip to the accelerated ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Child.”

   2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

6. “These efforts have contributed to the emergence of a global consensus that no circumstances justify recruitment and the use of children in conflict. The signing of multiple action plans to stop the recruitment and use of children and the various successful disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes to help children become productive members of the society are tangible manifestations of this consensus. Yet a lot more needs to be done. Strengthening the compliance and accountability mechanisms applied to all parties - conflict States and non-State armed groups - is essential to stopping violations ofchildren's rights and preventing recurrence.”

   2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

7. “In the wanton destruction of conflict, countless childhoods have been lost, dreams shattered and hopes vanquished. Children also pay the heaviest price in forced migration ofpeople as a result of conflict. These practices present formidable obstacles to the normative frameworks of humanitarian and human rights laws, in particular the rights of children. We acknowledge the progress achieved during the last 20 years. Children, Not Soldiers is an innovative campaign that assures progress by laying emphasis on priority activities, road maps, benchmarks, deadlines and reviews, as well as active participation by listed countries. The theme of children and armed conflict has also effectively been mainstreamed into the Council's work.”

   2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

8. “I thank you, Mr. President, and congratulate you on assuming the presidency of the Security Council. Our statement will be within the four-minute limit. We appreciate the remarks of the Secretary- General and the focused briefings provided by his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, and Executive Director of UNICEF Anthony Lake. We also commend the Special Representative for her determined efforts to protect and advance the rights of children trapped in armed conflicts. As the Secretary-General said this morning, children are one of the primary victims of armed conflicts. Ominously, this disturbing trend shows no sign of abatement. Children continue to be killed, maimed, abducted and subjected to sexual violence as a consequence of conflict situations, neither of their making nor choosing.”

   2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source

9. “Pakistan has supported Africa through its peacekeeping contributions, capacity-building and normative and monetary contributions in the area of peacebuilding. We remain committed to peace, security and development in Africa.”

   2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

10. “Fifthly, regional organizations have an immediate interest in promoting peace. Enhancing the capacity of the regional and subregional organizations for conflict resolution, maintaining regional peace and security and fostering political and socioeconomic development remains vital. Africa's unparalleled and untapped potential for growth and development, its positive recent history - according to one study, more wars have ended than have started in Africa since the early 1980s - and peaceful transitions in many countries are all encouraging signs. Prosperity and peace in Africa can be achieved only when the local, national, regional and international dimensions of crises are addressed.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

11. “Secondly, success stories in the continent have one common thread - inclusive national ownership. We need to keep this in View while devising future programmes. Thirdly, the quick refocus of the PBC during the early stages ofthe Ebola crisis showed that it is agile and adaptable, and that it does achieve results. Emerging crises should continue to get the needed attention. Fourthly, when we talk about peacebuilding as a continuum, its activities surely cannot be limited to one phase alone. Creating conditions that provide for security and economic welfare is as important as conflict prevention and resolution itself. Institutional capacity-building, training and skills development should be directed at supporting local stakeholders and engaging external actors in peacebuilding structures and activities.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

12. “The Group's report and the Security Council and General Assembly resolutions last spring (resolution 70/262 and resolution 2282 (2016), respectively) identified challenges to and instruments for effective post-conflict peacebuilding. They referred to the need for collective efforts by political, security and development actors in favour of sustainable peace. Failure to prioritize could lead to tragic cycles of relapse. Similarly, addressing root causes of conflict remains critical to avoiding recurrence. Let me elucidate some of our thoughts on best practices. First, post-conflict needs in Africa are varied, ranging from institution-building and economic reconstruction to judicial and security sector reform. Peacebuilding interventions need to be tailored to specific situations.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

13. “The PBC's work in marshalling resources, advising on integrated strategies for post-conflict peacebuilding and recovery, focusing attention on reconstruction and institution-building, laying the foundation for sustainable development, helping develop best practices and ensuring predictable financing has made a real difference on ground. And Africa has benefitted from it. Violence in Africa has destabilized Governments, destroyed livelihoods, undermined national economies, damaged infrastructure, led to the exodus ofpeople and disrupted the delivery of education and health services. One of the key messages of the report of the Advisory Group of Experts (S/2015/490) was that peacebuilding must include a strong emphasis on conflict prevention with broad and inclusive partnerships.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

14. “I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's open debate on peacebuilding in Africa. We offer special thanks to Foreign Minister Kishida, Secretary-General Ban, the briefers and other Ministers for their statements. It is a great pleasure to Ambassador Kishida here at the Security Council today. The countries currently on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) are all in Africa. Indeed, the PBC's primary focus remains on Africa. Despite examples of positive change through peacebuilding activities in countries such as Liberia and cote d'Ivoire, Africa continues to face formidable challenges.”

    2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

15. “Our troops are deployed in dangerous and violent situations, shedding their blood for the common cause of promoting international peace and security. Their contributions should not be sullied by the acts of a few. Any action by this body that could lead to a generic blaming of peacekeepers is bound to negatively impact the morale of the troops on the ground. That, we feel, should be avoided. Let me, in conclusion, reiterate our commitment with regard to the fact that sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers cannot, and should not, be allowed to continue.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

16. “However, the establishment of a trust fund should be well thought through and implemented prudently. Preventive steps must be taken along with remedial measures, while addressing the issues ofbetter planning and deployment, the rotation of troops and providing them with better facilities would have a positive impact. Last but not least, we firmly believe that the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations of the General Assembly (C-34), which, incidentally, is compiling its report at this very moment, is the forum in which to discuss issues relating to the conduct and discipline of peacekeepers. Recommendations in the Secretary- General's report need to be discussed and analysed in the C-34 in a transparent and inclusive manner. The logic for that was very eloquently stated by the Permanent Representative of Egypt just now.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

17. “We all pay lip service to trilateral cooperation. It is important to consult TCCs in the process of developing effective guidelines and mechanisms to stem this scourge. Collective punitive action is against the concept of justice and fair play and merits careful review. In principle, the Member States and its contingents cannot, and should not, be held responsible for the criminality of an individual. Distinctions between accusation and conviction are important and must be maintained. The focus of the narrative currently seems to be on allegations. Overly intrusive and prescriptive calls on Member States to review their criminal procedures and legislation should be avoided. Recommendations related to the compensation of victims and the establishment of mechanisms for providing medical and legal assistance are appreciated.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

18. “While we agree that one case is one too many and that there is no justification whatsoever for such callous behaviour, the report (A/70/729) of the Secretary-General itself identifies factors that may have led to an increase in such cases, including the hurried re-hatting of troops, the lack of predeployment training on standards of conduct, the excessive length of deployment of contingents, the living conditions of troops, including lack of welfare and communications facilities to stay in touch with their loved ones, and camps in proximity to, or not properly separated from, local populations, et cetera. Let me make a few points on the report and the process that we have and need to follow from here on. There should be no ambiguity in the minds of anyone that as a TCC we are committed to getting rid of this scourge.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

19. “We are fully conscious of the need for punitive actions against perpetrators of such heinous acts, which tarnish both the image of the United Nations as well as of the TCC itself, in addition to tainting the good work of peacekeeping in general. We have taken strict action against perpetrators in substantiated cases.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

20. “We thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to express our views on a topic of great importance to all of us. We feel that the views of the troop-contributing countries (TCCs) can enrich this debate and lead to informed decisions. We appreciate the Secretary-General's resolve in pursuing a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation by peacekeepers. Pakistan, as a major TCC, fully supports zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeepers. Those deputed to defend must not be allowed to take advantage of the vulnerable with impunity. We take our responsibility as a TCC extremely seriously.”

    2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source

21. “We sincerely hope that in working together, the two countries will, fulfilling the expectations of their peoples, cooperate closely to defeat all terrorists and establish lasting peace in the region.”

    2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

22. “Regional connectivity will be key to the economic development of Afghanistan and the region. The ground- breaking ceremony for the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan- Pakistan-India pipeline earlier this month and the work on the CASA-lOOO and other similar projects augur well for that endeavour. The pipeline project alone, for instance, would create tens of thousands of jobs in Afghanistan. We agree with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan that these are the kinds of objectives and activities on which the region should focus its energy. For decades, the peoples of Afghanistan and Pakistan have confronted the common threat of terrorism. Pakistan has made notable gains in its counter-terrorism campaign through its military operations and the comprehensive national action plan.”

    2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

23. “The focus of the international efforts should therefore be on regional and international efforts to achieve peace and stability in the country. Secondly, closer collaboration and coordination between Pakistan and Afghanistan are essential to promote peace in Afghanistan and to effectively combat terrorism. Thirdly, reconciliation through a politically negotiated settlement is the only viable option for promoting long- term peace in Afghanistan. The Islamabad declaration also commits to the return of Afghan refugees to their homes with dignity and honour, and the international community's support for their smooth resettlement. Pakistan is considering the extension of the tripartite agreement at this stage. That, however, would be with a clear road map to ensure the return of refugees with dignity.”

    2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

24. “We believe that, if implemented with sincerity, it will pave the way for a peaceful neighbourhood, which is a foreign policy objective of Pakistan. The conference was inaugurated jointly by the President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, and the Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif. The two leaders also had a constructive bilateral meeting thereafter, their second in 10 days. The first was in Paris on the sidelines of the Climate Change Conference. A number of Afghan-focused bilateral, trilateral, and quadrilateral meetings were also held in Islamabad. While recognizing Pakistan's role and commitment to facilitate peace talks, those meetings helped to reach consensus on several areas. First, peace in Afghanistan is vital for the region and beyond.”

    2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

25. “When Pakistan initiated its counter-terrorism operation in North Waziristan, we called for coordinated action from Kabul to prevent the escape of terrorists into Afghanistan and their resort to cross-border attacks from Afghan territory. That cooperation is still absent. I would like to reiterate our call for that collaboration. We cannot achieve diplomacy through statements. We have to resolve our issues through dialogue. The successful holding of the fifth ministerial conference of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process, in Islamabad on 9 December, was another manifestation of our commitment to stability and peace in Afghanistan. The conference provided an opportunity for the ministers of the region and beyond to agree on a broad-based Islamabad declaration.”

    2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

26. “After Afghanistan, Pakistan and its people have suffered the most from the 35 years of wars, violence and terrorism in Afghanistan. Pakistan is the primary victim of terrorism. Our resolve to root out the scourge of terrorism from our territory is clear and visible. We have targeted, and continue to target, all terrorist groups. We have made substantial progress in cleansing our country of terrorists. However, these objectives will not be fully accomplished until the sanctuaries and safe havens of those terrorists who have fled our operations to Afghanistan have been eliminated. We cannot allow our people to be the target ofcross-border attacks launched from those safe havens.”

    2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

27. “We have vowed our full support to the Government of Afghanistan with a view to improving the situation, but it is the Afghan people itself who must put their house in order. The two possibilities for ending instability in Afghanistan, in our view, are the military option or the negotiated peace process. There is clear international consensus that the use of force alone may not achieve peace in the country. A robust and meaningful reconciliation process, if pursued seriously, is the only sustainable way to achieve our common objective. It was in that spirit that Pakistan, in good faith and at the request of President Ghani, facilitated the first-ever direct talks between the Afghan Government and the Taliban. We stand ready to play a similar role again. No one, however, should cast aspersions on Pakistan's sincerity.”

    2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

28. “We thank the Secretary- General for his report (S/2015/942), as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Nicholas Haysom, for his detailed briefing this morning and for his continued good work in the country. The one common thread running through the report, the briefing and the statements today is the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan. As the Secretary- General states in his report, the temporary capture of Kunduz by the Taliban was a result of the formidable security, economic and political challenges facing by the country. Continued international support therefore remains critical. Pakistan, for its part, has condemned the violence and rising number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan. Nothing justifies indiscriminate killing.”

    2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source

29. “But United Nations bodies working within their respective mandates can cooperate effectively with one another, and Member States can continue to interact meaningfully with one another and with all such United Nations bodies. Together we can address most, if not all, issues in a comprehensive and holistic manner. Mr. President, we welcome your delegation's desire to work towards a presidential statement in a manner that enables you to take into account the views expressed by Member States. We hope that in that draft statement you will take into account the views expressed by Pakistan as well. I think that I stopped before the light started blinking.”

    2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

30. “Thirdly, the Council needs to ask itself if its structure and working methods are conducive to a role that includes taking up these issues. It has only 10 elected members. Its openness, transparency and accountability continue to be questioned by the wider membership. By contrast, the Human Rights Council, for example, comprises 47 elected members. Lastly, the Council already has a large number of situations on its plate, ones pertaining to its primary mandate. If the Council were to spend its time on cross- cutting issues, the amount of time that it can spend on areas that fall under its direct responsibility is bound to decrease. Pakistan believes that United Nations bodies should fulfil their responsibilities within their prescribed mandates. Issues, indeed, are interlinked.”

    2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

31. “First, there are international institutions, especially United Nations institutions, that oversee issues pertaining to development and human rights. They are more suited to taking measures necessitated by circumstances. If the Council were to start taking up these responsibilities, the United Nations bodies mandated to deal with these issues would lose their relevance and importance. Secondly, when we considered the annual report of the Security Council (A/70/2) in the General Assembly last week, we were told that the Security Council met more than 250 times last year. This excluded meetings of its numerous subsidiary bodies; the Council, therefore, does not need to be burdened further with work that would, at best, be a duplication of effort.”

    2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

32. “While we must study the linkages between these three pillars, we believe that peace and security is a prerequisite if development goals are to be achieved and if human rights are to be respected and promoted. The Security Council's responsibility is in the arena of international peace and security. Ensuring national peace, security and stability is the responsibility of each sovereign State. Accordingly, primary responsibility in cases where there is a lack of development or the absence of ideal human rights conditions also lies with Member States. By pronouncing on development and human rights at the national level, the Security Council will be going beyond its mandate of maintaining international peace and security. We believe that the Council's ingress on such issues should be avoided, for the following reasons.”

    2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

33. “Before addressing today's topic, we would like to convey our deep condolences to the people and the Governments of France, Lebanon, Iraq and Russia on the loss precious lives resulting from the detestable recent terrorist attacks. We thank the United Kingdom presidency for organizing today's debate and for its useful concept note (S/2015/845, annex) to inform the discussion. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his thoughtful remarks this morning. The link between peace and security, development and human rights is indeed inextricable. It is true that the lack of development and of respect for human rights can endanger international peace and security. However, without peace and security, lack of development and violations of human rights are a certainty.”

    2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

34. “The fear among the Palestinians of a changed status of the holy sites in Jerusalem is real and needs to be addressed, and not just by words but by actions. The Council has a responsibility to ensure peace and security in what is the most volatile region of the world. We must never forget the Palestinian civilians, whose struggle for self- determination is epic yet remains unfulfilled.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

35. “The paper on the subject that the Secretary-General shared with the Council yesterday provides options that the Council needs to discuss seriously. We, the international community, cannot allow the wanton disregard for international human rights and humanitarian law. The Council can help with both protection and final status issues. Setting timelines and parameters to make the two-State solution a reality is both urgent and critical. That will provide the hope that the Palestinian youth yearn for. Only hope can bring the region back from the precipice. The Palestinian flag has found its place at the United Nations. We hope that Palestine will soon be accepted as a full Member as well. Lasting peace can be achieved only through political solutions, not through heavy-handed tactics and the use of live ammunition against unarmed civilians.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

36. “The reason for the current crisis is that the Palestinians do not see any hope. We agree with Foreign Minister Malki that the status quo is unacceptable. We appreciate the Secretary-General's visit to the region. He said in Ramallah yesterday, "The only way to end the violence is through real and visible progress towards a political solution, including an end to the occupation and the establishment ofa Palestinian State". We believe that time is quickly running out, and the Council cannot remain a spectator as hope continues to fade. By holding two emergency meetings over the past week, the Council has shown that it is fully seized of the matter, but much more is required. We support the Palestinian demand for international protection.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

37. “We thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Spain and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Palestine, Mr. Malki, as well as the other Ministers, for coming to address the Council this morning. We also thank Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson for his briefing. The entire Middle East today is in turmoil, and the conflagration in the occupied Palestinian territory is worsening. We are sitting on a powder keg. If that is not threatening international peace and security, we do not know what is. Israeli restrictions on Palestinian freedoms and rights, harassment by Israeli settlers, tensions around the holy sites and the bleak prospects for peace have pushed Palestinians onto the streets. There is talk of the beginning of the third intifada. This morning, Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson was categorical in his briefing.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

38. “There is an inextricable link between the nature of the membership of the Council and the need felt to make the Council more open and transparent. That link is called accountability.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source

39. “Finally, the early election of non-permanent members next year will enable the Council to allocate the Chairs of subsidiary bodies in a timely manner - a demand that we have been making for many years. Perhaps that will also enable the Council to have more penholders from among the non-permanent members. The Security Council is a master of its own rules of procedure, which unfortunately to date remain provisional. Many of us today are giving our opinions on what needs to be done. The important question to ask is, How could all this be accomplished? It is a fact that non-permanent members have convened almost all the debates on the working methods of the Security Council. It is a fact worth pondering over.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source

40. “A transparent process leading to a balanced representation on the Council's expert panels is required. And the Office of the Ombudsperson needs to be strengthened. There is no justification for limiting its role to only one sanctions committee. To enhance the relationship between the Council and the General Assembly more public briefings, substantive annual reports by the Council and meaningful interaction between the Council and the Assembly on the annual report of the Council would be helpful. Taking up some of the proposals set out in the letter written last year by the President of the General Assembly in that regard could be a good beginning. The process of the selection and appointment of the Secretary-General is upon us. The opaqueness of that process is good for neither the Council nor the United Nations as a whole.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source

41. “Effective and consistent implementation of the decision to improve the Council's working methods, including the decision on intra-Council communication adapted from Pakistan's proposal during its last term on the Council, is important. We should continue to find ways to forge a more robust partnership among the Council, the troop- contributing countries, the Secretariat and general membership. Troop-contributing countries and police-contributing countries must be closely consulted before the formulation and adoption of peacekeeping mandates. Their involvement in the processes of mission formation will address many issues related to command, control, communication, coordination and inter-mission movements. Such consultations would help peacekeeping missions to adapt to realities on the ground.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source

42. “We are pleased to see you, Mr. President, preesiding over today's open debate of the Security Council. We fully align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned countries. Over the years there have been improvements in the Security Council's working methods. That has happened in no small measure due to the persistent efforts of the non-permanent members. Much more, however, needs to be done. In that regard, my delegation would like to highlight the following key points. The Council must continue to work towards enhancing openness, transparency and inclusivity in its decision-making processes. Member States not serving on the Council nevertheless have high stakes in its decisions, and dialogue with the wider membership is therefore crucial.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source

43. “Finally, we would like to stress once again that the legal parameters of the mandate of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict established by Security Council resolutions must be fully respected. Our focus must remain on situations of armed conflict. In that context, we want to state for the record that references to Pakistan in the report are not within the purview of the established mandate.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

44. “The commendable work done by the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, which Malaysia currently chairs, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's Children, Not Soldiers campaign, have also greatly helped. Thousands of children have been demobilized, rehabilitated and reintegrated into society. Yet the job is far from accomplished. We have to redouble our efforts to fully achieve its goals by the target date of 2016. The scourge of child recruitment and other grave crimes against children cannot be fully countered without addressing the root causes of armed conflict. Conflict resolution and conflict prevention must receive due attention from the Security Council and the international community. We welcome the focus of the report of the High-Level Independent Panel on Peace Operations on this aspect.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

45. “Pakistan is concerned about the selective approach to the listing adopted for this year's report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict (S/2015/409). It amounts to condoning the grave crimes committed against Palestinian children. Such an approach not only damages the credibility ofthe mandate, it also sets a bad precedent for the future. The international community must not shy away from listing those involved in grave crimes against children in situations of armed conflict. The recruitment and use of children in conflict is a horrendous crime. The Security Council's efforts over the past 16 years have produced significant results.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

46. “As one of the largest troop- contributing countries, Pakistan welcomes focused pre-deployment and in-mission training in that regard. It is also important that persistent perpetrators of violence against children be identified and brought to justice through national judicial systems. To that end, investigative and prosecution capacities should be strengthened at all levels. The year 2014 was a grim one for the hapless children of occupied Palestine. The 50-day military invasion of Gaza left 550 Palestinian children dead and more than 4,000 injured. Images of children killed on a beach in Gaza are still fresh in our minds. Yet they have conveniently been described as "accidental" by an Israeli inquiry. The international community could not stop that massacre, and with no accountability in sight, its non-recurrence cannot be guaranteed.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

47. “We are honoured by the presence among us of the Foreign Minister of Malaysia this morning. We value the remarks by the Secretary- General and the briefing by his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict. During the year under review, existing challenges of child recruitment and abuse were exacerbated by the mass abduction of children from schools and communities. Those horrendous and barbarous acts were committed by non-State actors, who use such tactics to terrorize societies. It is our hope that the unanimous adoption today of resolution 2225 (2015) will help address the worrying trend of abductions of children in situations of armed conflict. Peacekeeping missions, where so mandated, can play an important role. To effectively accomplish that, they must receive the necessary training and the requisite resources.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source