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  1. “We urge the Secretariat and Security Council to continue to prioritize the issue. In conclusion, Zimbabwe stresses the value of partnerships among all stakeholders to ensure the overall success of United Nations peacekeeping. Only the international peace and security of all should be our guide and goal.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  2. “Zimbabwe supports the enhanced integration of peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Itis therefore important to formulate an integrated and coherent approach to post-conflict development that builds upon host-country priorities and that encourages them to get back on their feet in a sustainable matter. In that regard, we underline the important role of the Peacebuilding Commission, South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation in developing national capacity and mobilizing resources for institution-building. It is also vital to strengthen the coordination between peacekeeping operations and the United Nations peacebuilding architecture, including its agencies, funds and programmes, while acting in close cooperation with the national authorities of the State concerned. The safety and security of peacekeepers is of paramount importance.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  3. “In that regard, Zimbabwe applauds the strengthening of relations between the African Union and the United Nations, in particular between the United Nations Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. The cooperation between the two institutions in peacekeeping operations in the Sudan and Somalia has produced tangible successes. We commend that level of cooperation and would like to see it replicated elsewhere as necessary. Peacekeeping operations play a crucial role in helping countries to establish the foundations of peace, reduce the risk of backsliding into conflict and lay the foundations for recovery and long-term development. We share the View that there will be no sustainable peace without efforts to fight hunger, poverty and inequality.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  4. “As reflected in Article 52 of the Charter of the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations play a major role in the maintenance of international peace and security. The Security Council's cooperation with regional organizations is no longer an option but a necessity. Such cooperation must be based on the principles of comparative advantage and complementarity of roles. Since regional organizations are closer to the conflicts and might understand the dynamics best, they can play key roles in the areas of preventive diplomacy, peacekeeping and post-conflict peacebuilding, with the timely support of the Security Council.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  5. “Furthermore, it is important to reach consensus among Member States on developing policies and ensuring that only approaches that have been adopted by them collectively will be implemented. It is vital to avoid changing the mandated tasks of peacekeeping missions without first consulting with troop contributors. Additionally, the Security Council must draft a clear and achievable mandate, based on objective assessments, without rushing to adopt mandates that lack a political basis or sufficient resources. It is our view that unjustified expansions in the capacities of peacekeeping operations could easily blur the line between peacekeeping and peace enforcement, or even jeopardize the impartiality of the mission's military component. It is also important to have clear exit strategies for the various missions.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  6. “It is our firm belief that United Nations peacekeeping operations must have the necessary resources - in terms of financing, equipment and personnel 4 to enable them to achieve their set mandates and objectives. It is clear that partnership is the cornerstone of success in United Nations peacekeeping. The role of troop-contributing countries in peacekeeping remains a top priority. We stress the importance of those countries' full participation in policy formulation and decision-making in order to achieve the partnership and effectiveness to which United Nations peacekeeping aspires. Given the size and dynamism of peacekeeping operations, it is important to have strong coordination and communication among troop- and police-contributing countries, the Security Council, the Secretariat and host Governments.”

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  7. “It is also important that we improve the effectiveness of the United Nations in addressing conflict at all stages, from prevention to settlement and post-conflict peacebuilding. United Nations peacekeeping has scored several successes over the years. However, it faces tremendous challenges as a result of the growth in both the number and size of its operations, as well as the complex and multidimensional nature of their mandates. Furthermore, the current financial challenges facing Member States, the differing perspectives on mandated tasks and, in some instances, the loss of host Government consent, add to the challenges and pressures on peacekeeping.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  8. “They must also respect the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-intervention in States' domestic matters. In that regard, it is important to provide clearly defined mandates, a unified line of command and efficient use of existing resources. The complexity and challenges faced by United Nations peacekeeping operations, and the expectations they generate, are constantly growing. Nonetheless, there is now clear recognition that various interlinked factors must be considered in any peace agenda. Furthermore, comprehensive actions should be taken with a view not only to establishing peace but to ensuring its durable consolidation. My delegation is of the View that it is therefore necessary to seek solutions to the root causes of conflicts, since peacekeeping is no substitute for political action and local conciliation.”

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  9. “My delegation will continue to contribute to the work of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, whose mandate is to review all aspects of United Nations peacekeeping operations. My delegation is of the View that the legitimacy of United Nations peacekeeping operations is essential for their long-term effectiveness. It is of the utmost importance that peacekeeping missions be conducted in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. In addition, peacekeeping should adhere to the three basic principles of peacekeeping operations, that is, the consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  10. “I join others in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on a multidimensional approach to United Nations peacekeeping. Peacekeeping represents one of the most visible, difficult and critical roles played by the United Nations. Zimbabwe aligns itself with the statement made by the representative ongypt on behalfofthe Non-Aligned Movement. My delegation shares the view that peacekeeping is an essential tool for overcoming threats to international peace and security and supporting complex transitions from conflict to stability. Over the years, Zimbabwe has demonstrated its strong commitment to peacekeeping operations by contributing troops, police and observers. It currently has a presence in several United Nations missions.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source