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1. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Viet Nam and my country, Thailand. I wish to express ASEAN's appreciation to the Japanese presidency for convening today's open debate and to all the briefers for their respective remarks. ASEAN also welcomes the Security Council's adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2016/12 on this issue. The review of the peacebuilding architecture called for a move away from the post-conflict peacebuilding mindset, and urged us to view peacebuilding more holistically as part of the peace continuum that spans from conflict prevention and resolution to laying down the foundations of sustainable peace.”

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

2. “Against that backdrop, Thailand has made consistent efforts to train Thai female peacekeepers to address conflict-related sexual violence and human trafficking, as well as to increase their number in the contingent. We also support the efforts of the United Nations to appoint more gender adviser and women protection officers, as well as to integrate a gender perspective into the implementation of peacekeeping mandates, both at the policy and operational levels. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that the international community can count on Thailand's commitment to and active engagement in this important issue.”

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3. “The Security Council should strengthen its regime of targeted sanctions against individuals and entities involved in conflict-related sexual violence and human trafficking. After sanctions are imposed, it is also necessary to put in place effective monitoring mechanisms to ensure that sanctions are fully and effectively implemented. The presence of female peacekeepers helps create a safer environment for women and girls. Given the importance of reporting and monitoring mechanisms in addressing conflict-related sexual violence, female peacekeepers can also be a trusted channel for reporting and information-sharing. This is crucial to enable victims to gain access to legal assistance and medical treatment and to allow the authorities to identify and prosecute those who have committed sexual violence or are involved in trafficking networks.”

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4. “States must ensure that preventive measures are in place and strictly enforced and that those involved are prosecuted. The sharing of intelligence among States of origin, transit and destination, as well as with regional and international organizations, is crucial in the fight against sexual violence and human trafficking. Civil society, particularly networks of women's organizations, can play an active and efficient role in preventing such crimes. States must work closely with them and other stakeholders so as to address this issue in a more integrated manner. The use of sexual violence as a tactic of war and terror constitutes a war crime and a crime against humanity. Perpetrators must be brought to justice. Putting an end to impunity is one of the most urgent tasks at hand.”

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5. “States have the primary responsibility for prevention and for protecting their citizens and persons under its jurisdiction from falling victim to human trafficking. States must build their operational capacity to detect, investigate and disrupt human trafficking and migrant smuggling. One of the priorities is to tackle the root causes of conflict. Focus must be placed on those most at risk, including undocumented refugees and displaced persons, as well as unaccompanied women and children affected by conflict. They are in most cases victims of sexual violence and human trafficking prior to and during their flight, in exchange for crossing borders, passage to camps or shelters, and access to personal documentation and refugee status. Such crimes are often committed by Government officials.”

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6. “Mr. Plasai (Thailand) (spoke in French): My delegation would like to to congratulate France on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. Thailand welcomes the French initiative to hold this open debate to hear the views of Member States with regard to how to respond to sexual violence and trafficking in persons in conflict situations. We also thank the Secretary-General for his detailed report (S/2016/361) on conflict-related sexual violence, as well as all the briefers for their respective presentations. The prevalence of human trafficking in conflict situations is alarming, be it for sexual purposes, to finance criminal or terrorist activities or to attract or reward fighters. This complex issue raises grave concerns and requires our immediate response and a holistic approach.”

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7. “To conclude, I wish to reiterate that African problems require African solutions, and that the United Nations can play a role in this regard. Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations gives us a framework for the Organization to cooperate with regional arrangements. We should take this forward and turn such cooperation into a true partnership, especially in the context of Africa. Only by pooling together our resolve and resources can we realize the full potential of the African Peace and Security Architecture.”

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8. “Thirdly, in order to ensure coherence and complementarity among different United Nations agencies and partnership mechanisms on Africa, we see an important strategic and coordinating role for the United Nations Office to the African Union and the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa. The two Offices should work closely with the AU Commission to generate renewed momentum for strengthening peace and security in Africa, in particular in developing a joint United Nations-AU framework for enhanced partnership in peace and security. We share the assessment contained in the concept note before us (S/2016/428, annex) that this joint United Nations- AU framework will transform the United Nations-AU collaboration into a more holistic partnership capable of comprehensively responding to the contemporary peace and security challenges in Africa.”

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9. “This means addressing the root causes of conflicts, including socioeconomic disparities, social injustice and marginalization, as well as ensuring capacity-building and strengthening State institutions. Resources are required to realize these objectives. The AU should be supported with adequate and predictable funding, especially when acting under the authorization of the Security Council. At the same time, as we are mindful of the limited resources within the United Nations system, other avenues of funding partnerships - including intergovernmental assistance, international and regional financial institutions, and domestic resource mobilization - should also be explored. In this regard, we recognize the generous contributions made by several countries in support of peace and security in Africa.”

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10. “As part of our contribution to the debate, we would like to suggest the following as the possible way forward in advancing the United Nations-AU peace and security cooperation: First, the United Nations undertook three major reviews of the peace and security architecture in 2015. That process continues this year with the upcoming review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. One important consideration for the AU is whether reviews of or adjustments to the APSA mechanisms should be undertaken to align them with the outcome of the aforementioned United Nations review processes. Secondly, the United Nations-AU partnership should be geared towards conflict prevention and laying a firm foundation for sustainable peace.”

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11. “Taking forward the aspirations of resolution 1325 (2000), the African Union Gender, Peace and Security Programme (2015-2020) is designed to achieve the increased participation of African women in the peace process and to enhance the protection of women in conflict and post-conflict situations. The fourth is counter-terrorism. The atrocities committed by Boko Haram are a stark reminder that Africa, too, is affected by terrorism. Responding to such threats requires the concerted effort of countries of the region. Earlier this month, the Council, in its presidential statement S/PRST/2016/7, commended such efforts in the fight against Boko Haram.”

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12. “In our view, the experiences in the following areas of United Nations-AU partnership should feature prominently in the future direction of APSA: The first is peace operations. From supporting the African Union Mission in Somalia to the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, there is a wealth of lessons and best practices that can be drawn from the United Nations-AU cooperation in peace operations. The second is peacebuilding. Africa is at the heart of United Nations peacebuilding efforts. Last month, the General Assembly and the Security Council adopted parallel resolutions (70/262 and 2282 (2016), respectively) on the review of peacebuilding, emphasizing the role of the AU. The third is women, peace and security.”

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13. “Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations is a recognition that certain situations could be more appropriately dealt with by regional actions. At the same time, it also provides a basis for operationalizing the partnership and cooperation between the United Nations and regional arrangements. In that regard, we welcome the adoption today of presidential statement S/PRST/2016/8. We recognize the valuable contribution of the African Union to the maintenance of peace and security in Africa, in particular through the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA). The new APSA road map 2016-2020 is an aspirational document aimed at taking a more holistic approach that gives primacy to conflict prevention, political solutions and sustaining peace.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

14. “Let me first express my delegation's appreciation to the Egyptian presidency for convening today's open debate and to all the briefers for their respective remarks. I wish to align myself with the statement just delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The world is now faced with peace and security challenges that are more diverse and complex than ever before. That is particularly true in the context of Africa. The three major peace and security reviews in 2015 called for deepened and strengthened partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU), as well as its regional economic communities and regional mechanisms, with a View to better utilizing the comparative advantage of regional actors in addressing such challenges.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

15. “In conclusion, I wish to reiterate the Kingdom of Thailand's commitment to supporting the Gulf of Guinea countries in their efforts to fight piracy and armed robbery at sea. In particular, we are ready to share our humble experience in maritime safety and security, as well as in alternative development, so as to improve the livelihood of the people. That experience could be applied in the context of the Gulf of Guinea.”

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16. “In addition, international assistance should be directed at helping States in the region to strengthen their social-welfare efforts and their law-enforcement and prosecution capacities in relation to piracy and armed robbery at sea. Piracy is a challenge that concerns us all. The Kingdom of Thailand has been working with the international community to tackle that scourge and ensure safety and security at sea. As part of the Combined Maritime Forces partnership, the Royal Thai Navy has successfully played an active role in joint anti-Somali piracy operations. At the regional level, we have made constructive contributions under the frameworks of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Maritime Forum and the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia.”

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17. “The objective should be to effectively counter piracy and armed robbery at sea, without impairing the freedom of navigation, the protection of the marine environment and safe access to marine resources, in accordance with international law. Thirdly, with regard to addressing the root causes of the issue and to capacity-building, while the problem manifests itself offshore, a comprehensive solution cannot be found without adequate onshore measures and undertakings. As with other types of organized crime, acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea are largely economically motivated. Therefore, we need to address the socioeconomic grievances that prompt many to resort to such crimes. Creating economic opportunities and alternative livelihoods for local communities can contribute to the resolution of that problem in a sustainable manner.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

18. “The second factor was compliance with the best management practices and anti-piracy guidance developed by the shipping industry and the International Maritime Organization. We should consider applying those good operational practices to the situation in the Gulf of Guinea. Secondly, with regard to compliance with international law, it must be emphasized that any measures taken to combat piracy and armed robbery at sea must be consistent with international law. Due regard should be given in particular to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which sets out the legal framework applicable to activities in maritime areas under national jurisdiction and beyond.”

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19. “We must help countries in the region, as well as the relevant regional and subregional organizations, to enhance cooperation on joint monitoring and patrols, and the sharing of intelligence with a view to implementing the integrated maritime security strategy, and to operationalizing the relevant regional mechanisms, in particular the Interregional Coordination Centre for Maritime Safety and Security in the Gulf of Guinea. We can also learn from the experience in other parts of the world, in particular the Gulf of Aden. In that case, two important factors contributed to the significant reduction in incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea. The first was effective international joint naval patrols in the designated high-risk areas.”

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20. “I wish to highlight several of our contributions in that regard. First, with regard to counter-piracy measures, resolutions 2018 (2011) and 2039 (2012) encourage States in the region to take concerted actions to counter piracy and armed robbery at sea. They also encourage the international community to provide assistance to that end. That is a key message. Only through the collective efforts of the entire international community can the problem be effectively addressed.”

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21. “Let me first express my delegation's appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening today's open debate, which is co-sponsored by China, Angola and Senegal, and to all the briefers for their insightful remarks. As set out in the concept note (S/2016/321, annex), the Gulf of Guinea is one of the regions that has been most plagued by piracy and armed robbery at sea. Yet the problem has not received due international attention. The last time that the Security Council considered this issue (see S/PV.6723), it adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2013/13. Since then, the situation has persisted and even escalated. We welcome today's debate as an opportunity to remind the Council and the international community that piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea requires sustained attention and collective actions.”

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22. “The conflict has been at the top of the Council's agenda for decades. More than 200 resolutions have been adopted, but the situation on the ground remains alarming. The Council must live up to its responsibilities and address this issue in a more efficient manner so as to bring about peace and security and ensure the safety and well-being of the peoples of the region. To conclude, we reiterate our firm conviction that a two-State solution is the best path to peace. We must intensify our efforts to break through the political impasse and reinvigorate the peace process. Thailand urges all parties to make a genuine commitment to rebuilding trust and confidence and to working together towards a just and lasting solution through peaceful means.”

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23. “We stress as well that there is an urgent need to rebuild public facilities and the basic infrastructure necessary for better livelihoods and economic development. In particular, we join the international call for the lifting of the Gaza Strip blockade to allow the resumption of normal economic activities there. We take this opportunity to reaffirm our continued support for the tireless efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem. We also commend the countries of the region and beyond for their generosity and contributions to assist millions of Palestinians affected by the conflict, and we will continue to work closely with the international community to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the region.”

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24. “Secondly, the ongoing settlement activities and home demolitions in the occupied territories are most worrisome and have caused the massive displacement of people. That practice has heightened tensions and undermined the possibility of a resumption of the peace process. Therefore, we urge strict implementation of the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions in that regard. Thirdly, we are particularly concerned about the dire humanitarian situation and the deterioration of the living conditions ofmore than 1 million people affected by the long-standing conflict, including the Palestinian refugees and prisoners. We stress the need for all parties to respect international humanitarian law and to ensure unimpeded access for all to humanitarian assistance.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

25. “It is therefore a high priority for all stakeholders and the international community to revitalize the peace process, starting by promoting an atmosphere conductive to a resumption of dialogue. As our contribution to this debate, allow me to highlight the following points. First, as a prerequisite for future negotiations, we must de-escalate the situation on the ground and end violence. Incitement and hate speech, coupled with unhelpful rhetoric, have led to confrontations and inflamed violence. We urge all the parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint and to refrain from any provocative acts. The sanctity of all holy sites must be respected and safeguarded. All attempts to alter the status quo at those sites, including Jerusalem and Hebron, must cease immediately.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

26. “Mr. Plasai (Thailand) (spoke in French): The Kingdom of Thailand shares the concern of the international community on the issue of the alarming escalation of violence in several cities in Israel and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which erupted in October last year with no sign of ending. We therefore commend China's initiative to convene this debate, and we thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. As a friend of both Israel and Palestine, we reaffirm our strong support for a two-State solution, with a vision of the Israelis and the Palestinians living side by side in peace, harmony and prosperity. However, the ongoing violence and the absence of genuine political dialogue have dimmed the prospects for such a solution.”

    2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673Resumption1 (2016) · source

27. “Along with intensive efforts against terrorism at all levels, we must continue to effectively address its root causes. Poverty, lack of education, weak rule of law, inaccessibility to justice and political and social exclusion create desperation and grievances that may lead to violence. Equality, tolerance and understanding, including interfaith and intercultural dialogue, must be promoted to help prevent incitement to terrorism.”

    2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source

28. “Last month in Bangkok, we were able to share our experience in that field with Member States at the United Nations regional workshop entitled on raising awareness and building capacity on advance passenger information, which sought to establish an understanding of the issue of foreign terrorists fighters and the efforts required from the international community to address that threat. We strongly believe that the world needs a comprehensive, international legally binding instrument to fight terrorism. We therefore advocate finalization of the pending draft comprehensive convention on international terrorism. Countries must actively work together to overcome the current deadlock, and in particular find a compromise on a clear and precise definition of terrorism.”

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29. “Member States must also be totally committed to implementing related Security Council resolutions aimed at disrupting the financing, recruitment and movements of foreign terrorist fighters. For our part, the Kingdom of Thailand has been doing its utmost to implement its obligations in that regard, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. Most recently, in accordance with relevant Council resolutions, we started implementing the Advance Passenger Processing System to ensure more effective border control.”

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30. “It is important that States cooperate on intelligence-sharing, countering terrorist financing and building capacity, particularly on border security. At the same time, freedom of movement of people and trade must be maintained, an imperative that makes the task at hand even more complex. At the international level, we must work together to gain momentum and support for the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the work of United Nations agencies involved in counter-terrorism. The upcoming review in June will be a timely opportunity for Member States to examine synergies between various United Nations agencies, thereby leading to a more efficient fight against terrorism.”

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31. “Social media can be an effective tool for terrorists to rapidly reach out to young people and marginalized groups seeking political, social and economic opportunities. While ensuring the protection of freedom of expression, we must put in place effective national regulation of the cyberspace and electronic media to prevent abusive use and promote a constructive role for social media in countering the dissemination of terrorist propaganda and violent ideologies. Closer regional cooperation is also required. The Kingdom of Thailand continues to see the value of participating actively in international counter- terrorism forums, such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Asia-Europe Meeting and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. In many regions, economic integration allows freer flows of peoples and goods.”

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32. “Its impact is felt by people from all walks of life. Against that backdrop, permit me to share with the Council Thailand's perspective on how we can address terrorism in a concerted manner. At the national level, robust legislation is required to prevent and to prosecute terrorism, as well as to effectively and implement, in a timely fashion, the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular those related to funding of terrorist activities. In the Kingdom of Thailand, terrorism offences have been incorporated into our penal code since 2003. In 2013, the new Transnational Organized Crime Act was promulgated to implement the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.”

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33. “I would like to thank China for convening this open debate today. Recent terrorist attacks in many parts of the world have reminded us of the urgent need for concerted international efforts to address this growing threat. That is why today's debate is highly relevant, offering an opportunity for a sharing of views prior to the upcoming review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in June. In our resolve to eliminate terrorism, all States must be unified in the firm belief that any act of terrorism is unjustifiable and should be condemned, regardless of its motivations. The Kingdom of Thailand firmly believes that terrorism is not associated with any one religion, nationality or civilization. As experiences have shown, terrorism does not discriminate against its victims.”

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34. “Let me conclude by reiterating that in Africa, as in all parts of the world, women and men must be recognized as equal partners in conflict prevention and resolution, as well as in other endeavours. That requires strong common political will, which in our view is still lacking despite recent progress in the promotion of the role of women in peace processes in many parts of the world. For our part, the Kingdom of Thailand is ready and committed to joining the international community in its efforts to promote women's effective participation in peace and security in Africa and beyond.”

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35. “In that regard, we have made a concrete contribution by participating as the first non-African country in the joint African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. With this first- hand experience, we can safely conclude that female peacekeepers can effectively engage with the local population with a very high degree of cultural and gender sensitivity. In conflict situations, that can help build trust and confidence and create an environment conducive to peace for women and girls in particular. We strongly urge the United Nations to appoint more gender advisers and to integrate a stronger gender perspective into the United Nations peacekeeping mandates.”

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36. “We welcome the African Union's five-year Gender, Peace and Security Programme (2015-2020), launched in 2014, and the African Women's Decade. They both provide an excellent platform for implementing resolution 1325 (2000) and for supporting the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa. We also see benefits in the inclusion of women in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme within the African Union's five-year Programme. Clearly, dynamic civil and women's organizations have also united women in Africa to address common threats, such as the rise of extremism. We support strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in conflict prevention and resolution, particularly through peacekeeping operations.”

    2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source

37. “Women bring invaluable perspectives to the meaning of peace and security. Sustainable conflict prevention and resolution can be more easily ensured when women participate actively and meaningfully in relevant political decision-making and peace processes. In 2015, the Permanent Mission of Thailand commissioned the International Peace Institute to conduct evidence-based research on this very topic. The research confirms with substantial empirical evidence that peace processes involving women have a higher percentage of success and sustainability. We therefore urge more action on the part of the United Nations and the Member States to enhance women's capacity to play a more prominent role in this regard. Fourthly, recent initiatives in Africa to emancipate women are already having a positive impact.”

    2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source

38. “National efforts should therefore focus on ways of ensuring equality ofaccess for women to education,jobs, finance, social security, health-care services and justice. The emancipation of women involves the non-exclusive promotion of development and growth, which is crucial to preventing conflict and maintaining peace. Secondly, women's rights must be promoted and protected. In times of conflict, the suffering of women and girls can be minimized if strong national institutions exist to ensure the rule of law and the effective monitoring of and response to human rights violations. Post-conflict rehabilitation for those affected should also be supported by a comprehensive victim assistance programme. Thirdly, women, who are too often seen exclusively as victims, are also effective agents of change.”

    2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source

39. “Mr. Plasai (Thailand) (spoke in French): At the outset, I thank the presidency of Angola for organizing this open debate. I also thank all the speakers for their important perspectives. Today's debate is timely in that it allows us to take stock of progress achieved thus far and to reflect on how best to support the role of women in the prevention and settlement of conflicts in Africa and elsewhere. In that regard, I should like to share the Kingdom of Thailand's views on how the Security Council and the Member States can support the effective participation of women in initiatives and peace and security processes. First, men and women must enjoy equal opportunities. When women and girls enjoy social, economic and political opportunities equal to those of men and boys, their contributions to society are limitless.”

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40. “I also wish to reiterate the Royal Thai Government's commitment to supporting the countries of the region, both bilaterally and multilaterally, in their efforts to achieve durable peace and sustainable development. The meeting rose at 4.10 pm.”

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41. “As a strong supporter of the women and peace and security agenda, the Kingdom of Thailand advocates a greater role for women at all stages of the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. We also look forward to further discussing this important issue at next week's open debate on the role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflict in Africa. (spoke in French) In conclusion, allow me reiterate the Kingdom of Thailand's readiness to share with the countries of the Great Lakes region its humble experience and practices on development and on the management of natural resources, as well as on peacebuilding, which could be applied in the context of the region.”

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42. “Thirdly, regional and subregional organizations can play a crucial role as partners of the United Nations and the conflict-affected countries in their efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts. We commend the African Union and the International Conference on Great Lakes Region for their constructive and continued commitment and for their contribution to foster sustainable peace and development in the region. Fourthly, the effective prevention and resolution of conflicts require the participation of all the relevant stakeholders in the political and peace processes in an inclusive manner. As evidenced in the report (S/2015/716) on the global study on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), only in that way can we ensure the meaningful empowerment and participation of women.”

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43. “That has resulted in a number of sanctions being imposed on targeted individuals. While recognizing the purposes of such sanctions, we are of the View that the Council should take into account potential unintended consequences, such as adverse humanitarian impacts and national economic costs, when imposing natural resources-related sanctions. In addition to stemming illicit exploitation, we are also of the view that effective governance can potentially turn natural resources from being a driver of conflict to a catalyst for development and shared prosperity. Such governance cannot be ensured without the full commitment and participation of the Governments of the countries of the Great Lakes region, the extractive industry and the relevant international actors.”

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44. “And the international community has committed to supporting the implementation of economic development and the regional integration agenda. Therefore, we stress the need for the full and timely implementation of the Framework. We also welcome today's launch of the Great Lakes Regional Strategic Framework 2016- 2017, which outlines the United Nations development approach in support of the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. Secondly, the Great Lakes Region is rich in natural resources, be it gold, charcoal, timber, wildlife or water. However, such endowment has also been one of the sources of instability in the region. The Security Council has recognized the linkages between the armed conflicts in the region and the illicit exploitation of natural resources by armed groups and criminal networks.”

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45. “In our view, efforts directed at ending instability and violence alone will be insufficient. We must also look beyond the traditional peace and security dimension and search for solutions to the root causes of conflict. As our contribution to this debate, we wish to highlight the following points. First, the Kingdom of Thailand believes that peace cannot be sustained in the absence of economic recovery and sustainable and inclusive development. The Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, in our view, provides a suitable platform for concerted efforts at all levels to address peace, security and development in a comprehensive manner. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has committed to furthering economic development. The region has committed to deepening economic integration.”

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46. “Let me first express my delegation's deepest appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this timely meeting. My appreciatiaon also goes to all the briefers for their respective remarks, which reaffirmed the international community's commitment to resolving the conflicts in the Great Lakes region. Today's open debate provides an opportunity to examine the current political situation in the subregion and serves as encouragement to the parties concerned and their international partners to recommit their efforts to address outstanding issues and implement the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. As rightly pointed out in your concept note (S/2016/223, annex), Sir, the underlying causes of conflict in the Great Lakes region are complex and multifaceted.”

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47. “It is important for the credibility of the Organization that the Security Council work in strict compliance with the purposes and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter. Chapter VII is not an end in itself; it needs full and robust implementation by all parties concerned. The purposes and principles of the Charter were set in the aftermath of the deadliest conflict that mankind had ever known to prevent the recurrence of such a situation for future generations. Between peace and war, the Kingdom Thailand has made its choice. We reaffirm our strong commitment to respect these purposes and principles as well as to do our utmost, together with the United Nations and its Member States, to build and maintain international peace and security.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

48. “The non-interference principle is of fundamental importance, and no party may intervene in matters which are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any State in a manner inconsistent with international law, including the United Nations Charter and the many regional organization agreements that recognize this fundamental principle. In this regard, we urge the United Nations to enhance cooperation with regional organizations, which by nature are more informed about events in their area, in order to effectively maintain international peace and security in a sustained and inclusive manner. The Security Council, as a key United Nations body for the maintenance of international peace and security, has a crucial role to play. It is the only body that can authorize action under Chapter VII.”

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49. “The recent successful negotiation on Iran's nuclear programme and the normalization of bilateral relations between the United States and Cuba are good examples of the effective use of measures under Chapter VI in contemporary world affairs. Thirdly, the principle of refraining from the threat or use of force against other States' territorial integrity or political independence is today more relevant than ever. Since the signing of the United Nations Charter, the use of force by any party has been illegal unless undertaken in accordance with the Charter's provisions. It is the duty of all of us to ensure full observance of this principle. The fourth principle is non-interference in any other State's domestic affairs. We believe that a State has primary responsibility for its own domestic matters.”

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50. “First, one cannot attach enough importance to the principle of the sovereign equality of all United Nations Members. It is truly sad that 70 years after the establishment of the United Nations, we are still witness to several conflicts around the globe where the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States have been disrespected, undermined and violated. Secondly, the Kingdom of Thailand strongly believes that peace and security are best maintained through peaceful means, in particular through conflict prevention, preventive diplomacy and the pacific settlement of disputes. The provisions of Chapter VI of the Charter rightly reflect this principle, as they encompass a whole spectrum of measures aiming to prevent and deter actions that may disturb peace or pose a threat to security, and to settle any dispute that might arise therefrom.”

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