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1. “We share the view that greater focus should be placed on preventive diplomacy and mediation in the search for long-term political solutions to conflicts. Since 2014, Viet Nam has been actively participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations. At present, we are in the final stage of the preparation for the deployment of a level-2 hospital in South Sudan in line with United Nations standards and requirements. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that Viet Nam will spare no effort to make further contributions to this noble endeavour.”

   2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

2. “More attention should be given to cooperation with regional and subregional organizations to make use of their practical experience on the ground. We hope that the Secretary-General's initiative on the restructuring of the peace and security pillar will help strengthen coordination among different United Nations entities, both at Headquarters and in field missions, and bring about positive changes on the ground. It is our principled position that respect for international law and the Charter of the United Nations, including the principles of non-intervention into the internal affairs of sovereign States, the consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force except in self-defence or in defence of a mandate, should serve as the foundation for all United Nations peacekeeping operations.”

   2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

3. “At the same time, we stress the need to prevent and eradicate the sexual exploitation, abuse and any other misconduct by United Nations personnel on duty. We strongly support the efforts made by the Secretary-General in this regard. Thirdly, the participation of women in United Nations peacekeeping operations is to be encouraged. Viet Nam's first-ever woman peacekeeper, who began her mission in South Sudan earlier this year, is to be joined by many more women as part of the upcoming opening of a level-2 hospital. Fourthly, triangular partnership and consultations among the Security Council, the Secretariat and the troop- and police-contributing countries should be promoted in an inclusive and transparent manner.”

   2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

4. “Allow me to highlight a few points on what needs to be done collectively to make peacekeeping operations more effective and efficient. First and foremost, it is crucial to clearly define the mandate of each mission in conformity with the realities on the ground and to provide missions with adequate political support and necessary resources so that they can fulfil their mandates. Secondly, capacity-building and predeployment training must be enhanced. This is of the utmost importance, especially at a time when the safety and security of United Nations personnel are increasingly at risk. The recommendations of the Cruz report need to be taken into serious consideration and implemented adequately to improve the safety and security of peacekeepers.”

   2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

5. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Kingdom of the Netherlands for convening this very important open debate. Our thanks also go to the Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Ms. Fatimata Toure' for their comprehensive briefings. My delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Peacekeeping operations have been playing a crucial role in peacebuilding and sustaining peace. It is a shared understanding that United Nations peacekeeping operations need to be reformed to better respond to unprecedented complex challenges.”

   2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

6. “At the same time, safety and security, as well as the conduct and discipline of United Nations personnel, must be better ensured and promoted through comprehensive policies and commitments, predeployment training and the development of new cost-effective technologies. In recent years, Viet Nam has joined hands with the international community and has proactively participated in United Nations peacekeeping operations in South Sudan and the Central African Republic. We commit to contributing more liaison officers and to preparing for the future deployment of a level-2 hospital to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, in line with United Nations standards and requirements. We look forward to the continued assistance and cooperation of the Secretariat and Member States in those endeavours.”

   2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

7. “We also underline the importance of cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, given their significant stakes and practical experience on the ground. While the multidimensional and integrated aspects of peacekeeping operations should be emphasized in prospective reform measures, any peacekeeping operation must be carried out in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, respecting the basic principles of political impartiality, non-intervention in the internal affairs of sovereign States, the consent ofthe parties and the non-use offorce except in self-defence and in defence of the mandate.”

   2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

8. “Peacekeeping must be accompanied by the promotion of economic recovery, reintegration and capacity-building in order to address the root causes of conflicts, rebuild the social fabric and cohesion, and ensure a smooth transition to lasting peace and security. We therefore call for enhanced coordination between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission in the development of long- term policies for sustaining peace. Likewise, we believe in the need for more inclusive consultations between the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop- and police-contributing countries in areas such as policy formulation and decision-making on the mission mandates. Importantly, every effort by peacekeeping missions to assist national Governments in sustaining peace must be made with the consent of the parties involved.”

   2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

9. “We are now implementing the two important United Nations agendas for sustaining peace and sustainable development. It is our common understanding that peacekeeping operations need to be reformed so as to adapt to the new, changing and complex security challenges and to better realize our goal of a world of sustainable peace - a much needed factor for socioeconomic development. First and foremost, we should increase the effectiveness and efficiency of peacekeeping missions. It is necessary to clearly define the mandates of each mission according to the unique context in each country and the adequacy of our resources. Viet Nam commends recent reviews on peace operations, especially the greater focus on preventive diplomacy and mediation. Interconnection and coherence between peacekeeping and peacebuilding are crucial.”

   2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

10. “I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your successful chairmanship of the Security Council this month and thank you for convening this timely session on United Nations peacekeeping operations and their potential contribution to sustaining peace. Our thanks go also to the Deputy Secretary-General, the Senior Adviser at the International Peace Institute and the Chair of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture for their informative briefings on this important topic. My delegation aligns itself with the statement deliveredby the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Peace and security are the prerequisites for sustainable development and vice-versa.”

    2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

11. “Rather, States, especially developing countries, should develop their own effective strategies for countering new types of crime. In conclusion, I want to say that we believe that it is high time for us to redouble our efforts, along with united political will and strong determination, to take collective action against the grave security challenge posed by WMD proliferation. In order to fully implement the global non-proliferation agenda, we need the active participation and large-scale cooperation both within and among States. You can rest assured, Mr. President, of Viet Nam's commitment to striving for a world free of all weapons of mass destruction.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

12. “Viet Nam believes that addressing WMD proliferation must be coupled with substantive progress on WMD disarmament. We welcome the ongoing United Nations conference to negotiate a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading to their total elimination. We also believe that our efforts towards the establishment and promotion of nuclear-weapons-free zones also contribute to the existing global non-proliferation regime. At the same time, non-proliferation efforts should not hinder the legitimate rights of States to acquire, produce and use chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear-related materials, equipment and technology for peaceful purposes. It is also important to avoid placing an undue burden on States with regard to such efforts.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

13. “Viet Nam is a party to, and complies fully with, its obligations under all key WMD disarmament and non-proliferation treaties, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty, the Biological Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Convention, as well as the Safeguards Agreement of the International Atomic Energy Agency and its Additional Protocol. Viet Nam fully implements the relevant Security Council resolutions and actively participates in related initiatives, such as the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism and the Proliferation Security Initiative. At the national level, we have adopted and enforced appropriate legislation and have established domestic controls to impede non-State actors from undertaking, assisting or financing such proliferation activities.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

14. “We acknowledge the positive contributions made by Member States to the success of the open- ended working group during the special sessions of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament. We also welcome the increased cooperation and coordination at the national, regional and international levels in global non-proliferation activities involving the United Nations and other stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, with, as appropriate, their States' consent. Viet Nam is strongly committed to WMD disarmament and non-proliferation efforts and actively advocates for the peaceful use of related technologies.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

15. “The United Nations has been playing an active role in tackling the threat of the proliferation of WMDs by non-State actors. It has promoted multilateral diplomacy in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation, raised public awareness and assisted Member States in building and strengthening their capacities to prevent non-State actors from acquiring and using such lethal weapons. In that regard, my delegation wishes to commend the 1540 Committee for its findings and conclusions in the comprehensive review report (see S/2016/1038), as well as the Security Council for adopting resolution 2325 (2016), which has mapped out a global agenda for the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

16. “The extraordinary and rapid advances in science and technology create enormous benefits for humankind, but they also bring about the risk of misuse, enabling non-State actors to take advantage of such advances to gain access to WMDs and making it harder for States to put in place adequate controls over proliferation activities. The risk of non-State actors acquiring, developing and using WMDs and their means ofdelivery poses a grave threat to global peace and security and is even more alarming in cases when terrorists and their supporters have shown their intent and capability to develop and use WMDs. Toxic chemicals have been reportedly used as weapons in Syria and Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, causing serious casualties and devastating socioeconomic consequences for civilians and their livelihoods.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

17. “I would like to express my appreciation to the Bolivian presidency and chairmanship of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for convening this open debate on global efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) by non-State actors. I also thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs and the Senior Officer from the Office of Strategy and Policy of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for their informative briefings. Viet Nam aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.”

    2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source

18. “For centuries, Vietnamese women not only fought valiantly for the country's freedom and independence but also worked hard and contributed significantly to the recovery and development of the country towards stability, sustainable development and international integration. Today, as part of our commitment to United Nations peacekeeping, Vietnamese women officers are taking part in training and making the necessary preparations to be deployed in the near future in United Nations peacekeeping missions.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

19. “We call for strengthened efforts by the United Nations and Member States in addressing this issue. We urge the United Nations to strictly implement its zero- tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse. Peace can be sustained only if conflicts can be prevented and addressed at their roots. Viet Nam welcomes a sharper focus on conflict prevention, including peaceful dispute settlement and preventive diplomacy. Efforts should also focus on the socioeconomic development and post-conflict peacebuilding, recovery and reconstruction, as affirmed in resolution 1889 (2009), introduced by Viet Nam and unanimously adopted by the Security Council in 2009. For its part, Viet Nam fully recognizes the crucial role of women in conflict prevention and settlement, State-building, sustaining peace and socioeconomic development.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

20. “We particularly applaud the increased participation of women and the inclusion of the gender perspective in all areas, from conflict prevention to peacebuilding and from peace processes to reconstruction efforts. Viet Nam is also pleased to see the added impetus that last year's high-level review provided for the implementation of commitments under the women and peace and security agenda. Viet Nam believes that implementation lies first and foremost with States, but real success can be assured only by establishing partnerships, especially with a better-coordinated and well-resourced United Nations. Yet Viet Nam remains gravely concerned about the continuing violence targeting women and girls, especially those displaced by conflicts. Viet Nam condemns all acts of violence and abuse against women and girls.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

21. “Mrs. Nguyen Phuong Nga (Viet Nam) (spoke in Russian): Viet Nam thanks the Russian presidency for convening today's very important open debate, as it gives States Members of the United Nations an opportunity to take up the women and peace and security agenda. (spoke in English) I thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2016/822) and his briefing. I also thank the Executive Director of UN-Women for her briefing and insights. Viet Nam associates itself with the statement delivered earlier by the representative of Thailand on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Viet Nam welcomes the progress made in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, as highlighted in the Secretary-General's report.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

22. “It goes without saying that since the first time the Council substantively addressed the issue of children and armed conflict (see S/PRST/1998/18), the international community has made great strides in reducing the suffering that children have to bear in conflict situations. Awareness on this acute issue has been raised; institutions have been established; criteria put forth and initiatives launched and implemented. ASEAN remains strongly committed to addressing issues that children are facing, especially in conflict situations. Let us work closely together to ensure a better future for children, to make sure that children are not soldiers and not among those who suffer, because children are our common future.”

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

23. “In 2015, ASEAN's priority is to strengthen its regional mechanism in order to give effect to the high-level commitment to make progress on this issue. The ASEAN Commission for the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Women and Children is now developing a regional plan of action for the implementation of the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Children, as adopted at the twenty-third ASEAN Summit in 2014, including through regional outreach activities. ASEAN has also consulted and cooperated closely with United Nations agencies and mechanisms, including UNICEF and the Secretary-General's Special Representatives on related issues. Much remains to be done, yet there are grounds for optimism.”

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

24. “Furthermore, in implementing the mechanism and action plans already in place, it is important that all the relevant actors are properly informed and coordinated. Children's alleged associations with extremist groups should not be reason to deprive them of liberty. Parties concerned should also refrain from military actions if risks to children are associated with such actions. The Council should also continue to take a cooperative approach and provide necessary assistance to relevant parties that are cooperating with the United Nations through the implementation of action plans to end grave violation against children in armed conflicts. In our region, ASEAN has been stepping up efforts to tackle issues that children are faced with, at both the national and the regional levels, as well as in institutional and practical areas.”

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

25. “It is also equally important that the Council and the international community continue their efforts to address the impacts of armed conflict on children. ASEAN believes that the inclusion of abduction as an additional criterion for listing in the annexes of the Secretary-General's report could help strengthen mechanisms for monitoring violations against children. ASEAN also believes that prudence must be exercised so as to avoid unnecessarily complicating issues on the ground, especially in situations not on the agenda of the Council. All listing efforts should be objective and comprehensive. They should be based on credible and impartial information, take into account the efforts made by Member States, and be in line with the responsibility and authority of States.”

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

26. “We therefore commend the Malaysian presidency for its efforts towards the Council's adoption of resolution 2225 (2015) today, to strengthen measures for protecting children in armed conflict, including steps to address the issue of the abduction of children. The resolution also stresses the importance of strengthening national capacities in providing protection and relief to all children affected by armed conflict. ASEAN shares the view that a comprehensive approach is needed to protect children in armed conflict, particularly in addressing the issue of abduction. While stressing the primary responsibility and authority of States, ASEAN once again emphasizes the need to address the root causes of the hardships that children must bear in situations of armed conflict.”

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

27. “Last year saw unprecedented challenges to the protection of tens of millions of children in countries affected by conflicts. Children continue to suffer the most, especially given the unparalleled rise of violent extremism. As the Secretary-General states in his report (S/2015/409), it is an affront to our humanity. ASEAN is particularly alarmed by the rise in abduction as a tactic ofwar. In conflicts across regions, major armed terrorist groups are now increasingly employing the abduction of children as a means to terrorize and indoctrinate and, most worryingly, to sustain themselves.”

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

28. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 10 member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and my own country, Viet Nam. I congratulate you, Madam President, on Malaysia's assumption of the Council presidency and its chairmanship of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. It is indeed a pleasure to see a fellow ASEAN member steering the work of the Council. We also commend Malaysia's initiative to hold this important debate on children and armed conflict. We are grateful to the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and the other briefers for their comprehensive statements and briefings.”

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

29. “In conclusion, I would like to reiterate ASEAN's continued commitment to working with Council members and the international community to protect and promote the best interests of children affected by armed conflicts. We stand ready to work closely with other States and partners in the preparations for a productive review of progress in this area, and earnestly look forward to the next Council debate on this topic in June under the presidency of Malaysia.”

    2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source

30. “In 2011, the ASEAN Commission for the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Women and Children was established, and is now actively implementing its 2012-2016 work plan, which includes detailed actions to support the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. ASEAN is working closely with international partners as part of those efforts. We appreciate the continued close engagement by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General on child-protection related issues, under their respective mandates, with ASEAN member States over the years, as manifested most recently by the visit of the Special Representative for Violence against Children and to the region and her substantive discussion with the ASEAN Commission in February.”

    2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source

31. “ASEAN always attaches great importance to the protection of children, especially those affected by armed conflicts, and has been working closely to prevent violations of children's rights in the region. All ASEAN member States are parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and have been implementing their obligations and commitments in a serious manner at the national level. Those national efforts are closely coupled with regional cooperation efforts. In 2013, ASEAN leaders reiterated their collective political will by adopting the ASEAN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women and Children in ASEAN. ASEAN also strives to make sure that our commitment is materialized.”

    2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source

32. “Interactions between the United Nations and non-State armed groups should be conducted in line with this principle. Secondly, non-State armed groups, as their nature, form and motives vary widely, requires different measures of engagement and should be undertaken within a broader strategy of conflict prevention and response. That strategy should, inter alia, address the root causes of armed conflicts and cover social, economic and development issues during and after armed conflicts. Thirdly, child protection concerns should be consistently reflected in peace processes and peace agreements, and children's particular needs must be included in post-conflict planning.”

    2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source

33. “We particularly condemn the increasing number of cases of abduction of children and attacks targeting schools and hospitals. It is all the more alarming as we are witnessing the rise of complex and well-organized non-State armed groups that have total disregard for international law, especially in certain regions in the Middle East and Africa. We urge States, United Nations entities with their respective mandates, the relevant international and regional organizations and other stakeholders to redouble their efforts to address, with added vigour, these new challenges posed by violent non-State armed groups. In this connection, ASEAN wishes to emphasize the following points. First, States bear the primary responsibility and authority to protect their civilians, including children, in armed conflict.”

    2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source

34. “We appreciate the work done by United Nations bodies and the concerned agencies in armed conflict, particularly in monitoring and reporting on grave violations against children, incorporating child-protection policies in peacekeeping operations, and promoting the implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. We welcome the progress made by the "Children, Not Soldiers" campaign, which was launched last year with the aim of ending and preventing the recruitment and use of children by national security forces by 2016. ASEAN, however, remains deeply concerned about the fact that a growing number of children continue to be affected by grave violations in armed conflicts, including killing and sexual violence.”

    2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source

35. “We also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing. We are grateful to the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and to the other briefers for their insights. ASEAN welcomes the progress made in the implementation of all Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict since the adoption of the first resolution, resolution 1261 (1999), to date. We applaud the Member States concerned for their efforts in implementing their respective Council- mandated action plans and welcome the integration of the protection of children in armed conflict in their national policies.”

    2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source

36. “Mrs. Nguyen Phuong Nga (Viet Nam) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to thank France for having convened this open debate on the situation of children in situations of armed conflict. (spoke in English) I have the honour to speak on behalf ofthe 10 States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. Mr. President, while commending your initiative to convene this open debate, we would like to thank Luxembourg for its successful chairmanship of the Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict over the past two years and congratulate our fellow ASEAN member Malaysia on its assumption of the chairmanship of that body.”

    2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source

37. “Addressing the root causes of conflicts and crises must include promoting sustained economic growth, poverty eradication, sustainable development and the rule of law at the international level, including the peaceful settlement of disputes. That requires strengthened international cooperation and partnership and the creation of a favourable international environment for all nations to thrive, especially developing countries. At the same time, none of those things will be possible without international peace and security, the maintenance of which is the primary responsibility of the Security Council. Viet Nam continues to work closely with other Member States for inclusive and sustainable development for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source

38. “In our region, South-East Asia, which was once a battlefield, the 10 nations ofthe Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN) strive to unlock the potentials of each and all of us to narrow the development gap and reduce inequalities within and among our countries to pursue the goal of an inclusive, peaceful and prosperous ASEAN community. ASEAN works with all partners in the region and beyond in a common endeavour to maintain regional peace, stability and security to allow for our region's robust economic performance and social progress. Lastly, inclusive development at the international level and equality among nations are equally important in the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source

39. “Viet Nam is a nation of 90 million people from 54 different ethnic groups and very diverse socioeconomic, historical and religious backgrounds, who have lived harmoniously and peacefully as one. Viet Nam understands and believes in the values of inclusion, equality, non-discrimination, conciliation and tolerance. Our national strategies and policies are based on those values, with special attention paid to poor people, ethnic minorities, women and children and people with disabilities, so that they can participate in and share the benefits of development. Thanks to those efforts, Viet Nam has been able to reduce poverty, maintain the country's stability and continue along its development path.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source

40. “The active inclusion of all groups and stakeholders in a country's political, social and economic life, while ensuring that all legitimate interests, voices and concerns are taken into account, will not only prevent marginalization and possible radicalization but will also promote stable and peaceful societies. That is true in times of peace, and even more so in times of challenges and crises and in any peacebuilding effort. Peace cannot be sustained in the absence of inclusive development. But peace is also a critical enabler for development, and indispensable to attaining sustainable development, as recognized in the Rio+20 outcome document (resolution 66/288, annex). The maintenance of peace and security within nations, as well as regionally and internationally, is a prerequisite for development. Mr. Olguin Cigarroa took the Chair.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source

41. “It is an honour for me to speak at this meeting of the Security Council on behalf of His Excellency Mr. Pham Binh Minh, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Viet Nam. Allow me first to congratulate Chile on assuming the presidency of the Council for this month. We have full confidence in your stewardship, Mr. President. Please rest assured of Viet Nam's support. We share the view expressed by many speakers today that inclusive development and international peace and security are intimately interlinked. They are two of the main pillars of the work of the United Nations, which are appropriately addressed by separate United Nations organs in accordance with their respective mandates.”

    2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source

42. “Finally, ASEAN looks forward to the upcoming comprehensive review of the 15 years of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) by various United Nations entities, Member States and civil society. We welcome the global study announced by Ireland, the United Arab Emirates and UN-Women last month as a contribution to that process. ASEAN finds it most important that the review gather best practices, examine challenges and propose concrete measures for more effective implementation of the relevant resolutions and frameworks. Let me conclude by reiterating ASEAN's commitment to working closely with Member States, the United Nations and regional organizations in our joint efforts to safeguard the rights and promote the role of women in conflict-related situations.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

43. “Thirdly, normative standards on women and peace and security should be further integrated into the relevant regional and national mechanisms. Efforts by ASEAN in the contex of the work of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children and regional workshops on women and peace and security are cases in point. F ourthly, our understanding of many issues relating to women and peace and security and the way forward rely heavily on clear, current, accurate and verifiable data. It is important, therefore, that due care continue to be taken to ensure the integrity of data before reports emanating from the United Nations are released.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

44. “Institutions for gender equality and respect for human rights at the national and international levels should be continuously strengthened. Secondly, women's participation in peace and security matters, especially at decision-making levels, must be enhanced. Their involvement has indeed been proven to be a vital factor in securing peace and promoting reconciliation in many instances. It is therefore essential to mainstream gender-sensitive approaches in promoting more inclusive and effective responses to conflicts, displacement and other humanitarian emergencies. With well-targeted actions to address their specific needs and ensure their full and meaningful participation at all levels, women and girls can thrive as both survivors and leaders.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

45. “As we are about to review 15 years of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), ASEAN finds it imperative that the international community, with the United Nations playing a central role, renew our commitment to promote the framework on women and peace and security. ASEAN believes those efforts should focus on the following areas. First, it goes without saying that, in addressing issues that women face in conflict settings, we must deal with the conditions that give rise to conflicts in the first place. Conflict prevention mechanisms, especially those under United Nations auspices, should be promoted. Political reconciliation, the rule of law, socioeconomic development and poverty eradication are the foundations for sustainable opportunities for women and girls.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

46. “ASEAN is deeply concerned about the increasing number of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and stateless people. According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 51.2 million people were forcibly displaced in 2013, a staggering 6 million more than the number only a year before. When basic institutions are in tatters, one cannot hope for better basic services for women and girls, let alone ways to address their specific health care needs. Of further concern is the fact that immediate security needs and chaos may force the normative framework and efforts for the protection of women and girls to be neglected and relegated to obscurity. ASEAN therefore welcome the initiative by Argentina to focus on the issue of women and girls as refugees and IDPs.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

47. “The role of women and issues related to women, including sexual and gender-based violence, gender equality and social exclusion, have been increasingly integrated in relevant mechanisms and regimes. Women's participation in peace and security issues has been growing across the spectrum. The normative framework has been gradually strengthened and enforced on the ground. However, there is no room for complacency. More conflicts are raging. More women and girls are fleeing their homes. Basic services are badly needed, especially in health care and education. Sexual violence and organized crime targeting women and girls are still a source of serious concern in many regions. Gaps in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) remain to be addressed as we tackle new challenges.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

48. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 10 member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and my own country, Viet Nam. We commend your initiative, Madam President, to convene this annual open debate on women and peace and security. We are grateful for the detailed and comprehensive reports and briefings by the Secretary- General, the Assistant Secretary-General and the Executive Director of UN-Women. ASEAN is heartened by the progress made in the implementation of landmark resolution 1325 (2000) and the subsequent relevant resolutions, as outlined in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/693).”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source