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1. “Already in November 2021 the World Bank was already talking about the negative consequences stemming from the sanctions by the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada against Belarussian potassium fertilizer. The President of Belarus, Mr. Aleksandr Lukashenko, has warned the international community many times about the negative effects of sanctions against Belarus- produced food and potash, and we have voiced those warnings in both the Security Council and the General Assembly. But the sponsors of sanctions were not ready then, nor are they ready now, to listen to the international institutions or experts or the representatives of those countries where famine and malnutrition are a threat to whole nations.”

   2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source

2. “These first two categories are very complex issues, which require time and coordinated efforts to be rectified, whereas for the issues of trade policy in the context of food security, there is a quick and effective mechanism, which is the kind of mechanism that unfortunately is frequently abused by countries when they introduce all kinds of sanctions and bans. The Secretary-General, as well as such competent international bodies as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Programme, the World Trade Organization, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund do talk with one voice about the nefarious effect that unilateral restrictions and sanctions have on food security internationally.”

   2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source

3. “Mr. Rybakov (Belarus) (spoke in Russian): The Republic of Belarus has always been attentive and responsible when it comes to the issue of food security, at both the national and international levels. Modern Belarus is fully self-sufficient when it comes to food production and also contributes significantly to international food production. The things that stand in the way of ensuring food security have been very well known to everyone for a long time. It is food waste — up to 40 per cent in developed countries. It also has to do with an ineffective distribution system and aggressive trade policy.”

   2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source

4. “There are also other areas of joint work that are not directly linked to the activities of the Security Council but are important from the point of view of preventive diplomacy. International information security is particularly pertinent given the sharp increase in the frequency of security incidents in the area of information and communications technologies. These incidents are not only becoming more disruptive and diverse, but are also significantly undermining trust between countries. As a candidate for non-permanent membership of the Security Council for 2024-2025, Belarus confirms its readiness to promote all joint initiatives of the United Nations and the CSTO for the cause of international peace and security.”

   2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source

5. “Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus, noted that the actions of the collective forces made it possible to disrupt the plans of clients and executors of the provoked conflict in the country and to normalize the situation, as well as to demonstrate the viability and potential of the Organization. The high potential of the CSTO in the field of peacekeeping can be extremely useful to the United Nations peacekeeping system, where there is a large shortage of specialists, equipment and infrastructure. We believe that the dispatch of mobile hospitals, military medics or demining units, as well as equipment and infrastructure, is a potential avenue of participation of the CSTO in United Nations peacekeeping within the mandates of the Security Council.”

   2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source

6. “As such, my country places great value on the ongoing dialogue between the two organizations on this topic. The collective peacekeeping forces of the CSTO were activated for the first time in January in Kazakhstan upon the request of the President of the country, in full compliance with the Charter of the United Nations and the Collective Security Treaty. The member States of the CSTO and international experts, including United Nations representatives, commended the timeliness and promptness of the decision to conduct a peacekeeping operation. At the recent extraordinary session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, Mr.”

   2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source

7. “As part of the CSTO’s work in that connection, special emphasis is being placed on the situation in Afghanistan, which is just outside the Organization’s borders. Belarus will continue to support the initiatives of the CSTO partners within the United Nations to foster security in Afghanistan and the bordering regions and to neutralize the threats and challenges linked to terrorism and extremism. In that context, the establishment of systematic cooperation between the CSTO Secretariat and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism is of particular importance. The basis for that cooperation can be found in the relevant memorandum dated 9 November 2018. One promising area is peacekeeping. In 2011, Belarus put forward an initiative to develop cooperation between the CSTO and the United Nations in this area.”

   2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source

8. “In our view, the fact that the work on such resolutions often takes on a political hue only confirms that the CSTO is a strong organization, whose significance some States would rather ignore. Practical cooperation between the United Nations and the CSTO is based on a Joint Declaration on cooperation between the two Secretariats dated 18 March 2010 and a number of memorandums of understanding between the CSTO Secretariat and the relevant structures and departments of the United Nations Secretariat. We are pleased that the ad-hoc communication in the organizations is shifting to systematic cooperation. Belarus is in favour of the development of practical cooperation between the CSTO and the relevant United Nations structures in the area of the maintenance of international peace and security.”

   2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source

9. “The principles of the United Nations, including the right to collective self-defence enshrined in Article 51 of the Charter, form the basis of the CSTO. We view developing cooperation between the two organizations in areas of mutual interest as a natural and logical process. Belarus welcomes the positive and proven practice of the regular delivery of statements on behalf of the CSTO on United Nations agenda items, as well as the dissemination of the CSTO’s statements as official documents — not only of the General Assembly, but also of the Security Council. We believe that it is important to continue the practice of preparing periodic reports of the Secretary-General on cooperation with regional and other organizations, as well as the General Assembly’s practice of adopting relevant resolutions on a biennial basis.”

   2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source

10. “Mr. Rybakov (Belarus) (spoke in Russian): On the eve of the thirtieth anniversary of the Collective Security Treaty and the twentieth anniversary of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) itself, we consider the discussion of the topic of cooperation between the United Nations and the CSTO to be very relevant. In recent years, the CSTO has made significant and difficult strides to transform from an inherently defensive alliance into a multifunctional security organization with effective tools and collective mechanisms to combat a wide range of modern threats and challenges. As a regional organization within the meaning of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, the CSTO makes a significant contribution to ensuring security and stability in the European and Eurasian areas.”

    2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source

11. “President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko came up with the initiative to hold such a dialogue under the provisional name “Helsinki-2” a few years ago. Unfortunately, that idea has not yet been implemented. Belarus is sincerely interested in a speedy settlement of the regional crisis solely on the basis of dialogue and mutual respect.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

12. “A few days ago, on 28 January, President Aleksandr Lukashenko, when responding to questions, stated that war is possible only in two cases, namely, if Belarus or our ally, Russia, were to be attacked. Responding to the various insinuations against Belarus in relation to the internal Ukrainian situation, we would once again like to recall that we are ready to continue to provide all the necessary assistance in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, including by creating the necessary conditions for the activities of the Trilateral Contact Group and negotiations in any other possible forums and formats. Today many people in the world talk about the need for a broad dialogue on international security issues.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

13. “As part of the final stage of those activities, a joint Belarusian-Russian exercise known as Union Resolve 2022 will take place from 10 to 20 February, during which joint training and combat drills with control targets will be carried out. We note that these activities of a regional grouping of troops to ensure the military security of the Union State are regularly practiced during joint exercises and are purely defensive in nature and pose no threat to our European partners or neighbouring countries. The Republic of Belarus continues to strictly observe all of its obligations under international and regional arms control treaties. Incidentally, all information about the forthcoming military exercises can be found on the official website of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Belarus.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

14. “Within the framework of those agreements, it was decided to check the preparedness of Union State response forces in February. The main objectives of the preparedness check of our armed forces are to assess the combat readiness and capabilities of our military command and control bodies to take joint actions to guarantee the security of the Union State; exercise in coordinated operations to neutralize threats on the borders of the Union State caused, inter alia, by the migration crisis and the need to stabilize the humanitarian situation; to organize the defence and protection of strategically important facilities; to curb and ward off external aggression during defensive operations; to counter terrorism; and to protect the interests of the Union State.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

15. “Our suggestion to return to negotiations is not being reciprocated by our Western partners. Incidentally, I would like to draw members’ attention to the fact that we have heard here today references to the Budapest Memorandum. I urge members to reread the contents of that document as they pertain to the Republic of Belarus and pay special attention to the pledges therein not to exert any coercive economic measures upon Belarus. I would also ask members to recall the numerous packages of economic sanctions imposed by individual States against us. In view of the current difficult situation, the Belarusian and Russian leaders have taken the decision to jointly assess the preparedness of the armed forces of the two States to ensure military security, taking into account the commitments of our military-political alliance.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

16. “The proposal of today’s topic by the United States delegation for consideration by the Security Council is another attempt to artificially ignite tensions in the region, purely as an instrument for political accusations. Such actions serve only to heighten mistrust and in no way contribute to resolving disagreements. Despite the concerns frequently expressed by representatives of the Republic of Belarus in international negotiation forums and during bilateral contacts, the build-up of military forces near our western and southern borders not only continues but is also becoming threatening in nature. Despite repeated calls for dialogue and cooperation, including in the area of arms control, the pressure being exerted on Belarus by certain countries is only increasing.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

17. “Mr. Rybakov (Belarus) (spoke in Russian): The Republic of Belarus continues to maintain its consistent and principled position that it is unacceptable to resolve any conflict by force. Having made significant efforts to settle the conflict in Ukraine, our country remains ready to do everything possible to restore dialogue and mutual understanding in the region. There is no alternative to the Minsk agreements, which have played a key role towards the peaceful resolution of the crisis. The negotiation process within the Trilateral Contact Group, as well as the practical implementation of the agreements in the intra-Ukrainian conflict zone, will put the peace process in Ukraine on a sustainable, positive trajectory.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source

18. “Or, as President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus said at the meeting in Minsk, "Better years of negotiations than one day of war." Preserving and strengthening multilateralism in international relations, in accordance with the principles of mutual respect and consensus, can give all ofus a chance for a future, for geopolitical calm and for peace and security.”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

19. “Our appeals have not gone unnoticed, and only last week in Minsk we held a major international event, a meeting of the Munich Security Conference's Core Group, which brought together leaders of European States, prominent and authoritative political figures, representatives of international organizations and the academic community, and experts. Nowadays the mere possibility ofbringing States to the negotiating table is a valuable and important achievement for international peace and security, and we will continue to stick to the principle behind the wise Chinese saying that water wears away stone. In Chinese the phrase goes something like "dripping water will wear a hole in stone".”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

20. “We have continued to consistently support the peace process for resolving the conflict in south- eastern Ukraine, making a significant contribution by holding in Minsk the meetings of the Tripartite Contact Group on Ukraine and its working subgroups. We also call for a solution acceptable to all the parties regarding the formulation of parameters for deploying a possible United Nations peacekeeping mission in the region, and we are ready to contribute to the work of such a mission. The principles of multilateralism also correspond to the idea that Belarus has long promoted for recreating a comprehensive process for resolving relations between East and West analogous to the Helsinki process, based on a new, broad discussion.”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

21. “Our disarmament and non-proliferation regimes are being dismantled, and we have seen recent examples of that in events related to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for Iran's nuclear programme. Belarus has always adhered to the principles of a peace-loving, non-confrontational policy based on multilateralism and mutual respect. Not only do we participate in the implementation of peace initiatives, we are also active contributors to stability and security in our region. Belarus is the only country in the post- Soviet space that has never been involved either directly or indirectly in active or extended conflicts in the region.”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

22. “Mr. Rybakov (Belarus) (spoke in Russian): We thank the Chinese presidency for organizing this open debate on the critical issue of strengthening multilateral cooperation for peace and security. The principles of multilateralism in international relations today are not merely neglected but are being completely ignored. We have forgotten the meaning of mutual trust and respect. Armed conflicts, political confrontations between the world's greatest Powers, information wars, the undisguised persecution of uncooperative countries, international provocations and sanctions are all vivid proof ofthat. Doubt has been cast on the fundamental documents of multilateralism in the area of the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source

23. “We also support establishing mutually acceptable parameters for the possible deployment of United Nations peacekeepers to the region that would satisfy all the parties, without exception. I want to assure the Council that Belarus stands ready to continue to work comprehensively to promote the peaceful settlement of this situation, including at the regional level.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

24. “In our view, it is long past time to formulate an international instrument, whether in the form of an international treaty or a Security Council or General Assembly resolution, that would affirm the special status of translators and interpreters in dangerous situations and improve their protection. In conclusion, I would like to note that the Republic of Belarus has never avoided international efforts to maintain peace and security, especially in a regional context. Belarus continues to consistently support a peaceful settlement of the conflict in south- eastern Ukraine, contributing to it by holding in Minsk the meetings of the Trilateral Contact Group on Ukraine and its subsidiary working groups, including the subsidiary group on security.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

25. “The suffering of civilians, especially the most vulnerable groups, during armed conflict is a direct consequence of States' unwillingness or inability to sacrifice their political ambitions for the sake of preventing and resolving conflicts. I would also like to draw the Council's attention to a vulnerable group of professionals who are always on the scene in danger zones - translators and interpreters. In extremely high-risk situations of armed conflict and post-conflict peacebuilding, translators and interpreters are in serious danger, since their professional work means that they have to help establish a dialogue between parties to conflicts and with civilian populations.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

26. “Dozens of Palestinians, including children, died in clashes on the border between Gaza and Israel last week, and hundreds of people were injured. We have still not received convincing evidence of the use of chemical weapons in Douma, and yet declarations that have been made about that here in the Security Council have been used to justify acts of criminal military aggression against Syria. To use an expression that has become commonplace in this Chamber, it is highly likely that we are dealing with open provocation in that regard. In a different time, a similar excuse was used to start a war against Iraq. As a result of shelling, people continue to die in south-eastern Ukraine. To date, four years after the brutal incineration of more than 40 people during clashes outside the Trade Union House in Odessa, that crime has gone unpunished.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

27. “Mr. Rybakov (Belarus) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank the Polish presidency for organizing what is a very timely open debate given the truly disastrous current international situation in various regions of the world. We are being forced to discuss the issue thanks to a lack of action on the part of States themselves, and first among them the members of the Security Council, in preventing international conflicts, in which civilian populations are the primary victims. The Security Council is the key and the sole organ within the United Nations system with the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Today, unfortunately, it has become a forum for geopolitical confrontation where genuine conflict resolution is sacrificed to the promotion of individual States' interests.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

28. “It is evident to us today that we have to establish a dialogue of engagement between developed and developing States, and that the place for that dialogue should definitely not be the Security Council, which States hardly associate with a place for dialogue. If we continue to ignore each other, to launch competing initiatives on trafficking and to exploit positions of privilege, including membership of the Security Council, human trafficking will continue to flourish. In that regard, we urge all interested States to coordinate their efforts in an open and predictable forum in which all States, without exception, can participate.”

    2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

29. “Unfortunately, the main problem in combating the evil of human trafficking consists in what it looks like and what to call it. In the year since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations has been concerned with the issue of what to call human trafficking in the modern world. Today, however, it is clear that in our quest for the correct name, we have missed the most important thing, without which it will essentially be impossible to overcome human trafficking, which is that we have not been able to unite our efforts - the efforts of the countries of destination, transit and supply of this living commodity. Every State has a different potential and different capacities in the fight against human trafficking; some have the resources for it, some have less and some none at all.”

    2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

30. “We believe firmly that the most appropriate forum for coordinating efforts on the issue should continue to be the General Assembly, since it represents all States, without exception. The President of the General Assembly recently appointed the Permanent Representatives of Greece and Qatar as coordinators of the negotiation process to prepare for a high-level meeting of the Assembly to review the implementation of the Global Plan of Action to Combating Trafficking in Persons. The first consultations have already been held, and it is now up to us to see this effort through. In that connection, we urge all States to take a serious and constructive approach to preparing and conducting the review of the Global Plan of Action in order to evaluate the existing problems and develop further action to combat human trafficking.”

    2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

31. “Mr. Rybakov (Belarus) (spoke in Russian): We would like to thank Great Britain for organizing today's open debate on the problem of combating human trafficking. This issue has recently become firmly established on the Security Council's agenda. However, we would like to emphasize that by its nature, the problem of human trafficking should not be dealt with through the Security Council, whose mandate is not appropriate to the topic. It will lead to duplication of the functions of the main organs of the United Nations and an expanded interpretation of the Council's mandate. Crimes such as human trafficking are transnational in nature, and all States should take part in tackling it.”

    2017-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7898 (2017) · source

32. “Finally, given the most recent events, we welcome the involvement of new States in actively countering terrorism, particularly in those cases when such involvement takes place at the request of legitimately elected Governments.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

33. “In January 2013, Belarus, together with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the CIS Executive Committee and the OSCE secretariat, held a workshop for CIS member States to exchange experience on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We plan to continue holding such events on that subject in Minsk. In conclusion, we believe that we need to note the following. Belarus calls on everyone not to forget that we are States Members of the United Nations -I emphasize the words, "United Nations". With regard to the issue of maintaining international peace and security, there are no idle observers in the fight to counter terrorism, nor can there be any. The contribution of each State to that crucial effort is of exceptional importance.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

34. “In the light of the ongoing and growing intensity of terrorist activities, we would like to draw attention to resolution 1540 (2004), which deals with countering the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and preventing their falling into the hands of terrorist organizations. In our view, that resolution has a direct bearing on the theme of today's open debate. One cannot forget about such forms of terrorism as cyberterrorism, given the global information and communications interdependence, which could well lead to terrorists gaining access to weapons of mass destruction. That would then be a disaster of truly global proportions.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

35. “Belarus' participation in key universal international treaties in the fight against terrorism within the United Nations framework and its full implementation of the obligations under the provisions therein and the provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions have created a solid foundation for further comprehensive counter-terrorism efforts. Our country is an active party to regional counter- terrorism agreements, programmes and other efforts carried out in the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

36. “Similarly, the fragmenting of counterterrorism efforts in terms of coalitions that are pursuing their own political aims and the involvement of non-State entities will inevitably lead to a worsening of the terrorist threat and the threat of extremism. In that regard, we see that the only viable option is to take action based on Security Council decisions. For its part, Belarus has consistently worked to strengthen international peace and security, particularly in our region. We recognize the primary coordinating role of the United Nations in combating terrorism, and we attach particular importance to the development and strengthening of international cooperation in that area.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

37. “As a result, what is being formed as a multilevel parallel reality, and the primary victim of this parallel reality is the truth. The artificial, coercive imposition of certain views on other peoples and the discreditation of legitimately elected Governments, as well as support for terrorist groups, are the reasons that have led to the worsening of the already difficult situation in the region. We are certain that for certain concepts, it is unacceptable and criminal to use nuanced tones; in this case, black is black. Terrorism mercilessly destroys the integrity of the international security system. Support for certain terrorist organizations in the fight against others may lead only to negative consequences.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

38. “The lack of progress on such issues as the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, the creation in the Middle East of a zone free of nuclear weapons and other types of weapons of mass destruction, and the failure this year in terms of the work of the Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons - these are all striking evidence of backward movement in terms of working out a comprehensive dialogue on the issue of ensuring international security not only in the Middle East region and North Africa, but also worldwide. Let us be frank. Today the real reasons for the emergence of the crisis in the region are being replaced, and this objectively impedes the quest for a long-term solution. Some problems are being artificially brought to the fore, and others are being skillfully hushed up.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

39. “Mr. Rybakov (Belarus) (spoke in Russian): At the outset, let me thank you, Mr. President, for having invited a large number of States Members of the United Nations to discuss such a grave and pressing subject here in the Council. In the Middle East region, terrorism today exists in the form of a quasi-State. Basically, terrorism has become yet another type of weapon of mass destruction: the destruction of people, the world cultural heritage and the future of entire regions. Terrorists have killed tens of thousands of Muslims, Christians and Yazidis and representatives of other ethnic and denominational groups. As paradoxical as it may seem, the threat of the use of conventional types of weapons of mass destruction is the greatest specifically in the Middle East region.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

40. “As this is the last open debate of 2012, I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone the best for the forthcoming year.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

41. “We note with satisfaction the increased attention to the status of women in conflict-affected countries and in States undergoing post-conflict peacebuilding. As the representative of a State that is actively involved in addressing human trafficking, I should like to draw attention to the fact that the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, adopted by consensus by the General Assembly, calls for human trafficking to be incorporated into broader United Nations strategies and programmes in order to address issues that also include the post-conflict recovery period. I believe that serious attention should be given to that aspect during the development of various peacebuilding programmes.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

42. “A key element necessary in enhancing peacebuilding activities is to establish clearer coordination, coherence and cooperation among various United Nations agencies and offices, both in New York and in those countries receiving post-conflict support and assistance. Given the limited resources available, it seems to us that that could enhance effectiveness and delivery. We believe that the greatest impact from post-conflict peacebuilding can only be achieved on the basis of full respect for the sovereignty of the countries concerned. States in post-conflict phases are responsible for ensuring peacebuilding in their territories. However, a comprehensive, coordinated and targeted approach is needed in that effort, taking into account the different domestic conditions in the countries involved.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

43. “At the same time, as noted today by the Chairperson of the PBC, the Commission still has a lot to do. We hope that the Commission will continue to improve its work in organizing peacebuilding and strengthening cooperation with other entities through its efforts to find effective peacebuilding paths forward. As was already mentioned today, it is important to strengthen the institutional links between the PBC and the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. Furthermore, it is necessary to establish closer partnerships with the relevant countries and international financial institutions, such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the African Development Bank.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

44. “The United Nations has garnered significant and unique experience in the area of peacebuilding, which is being successfully used in various regions of the world. At the same time, the process of emerging from conflict, establishing controls over domestic State procedures related to the law and order sector and making changes to the internal security situation of States is an extremely complex process, and it is comprehensive and multifaceted in nature. That significantly complicates peacebuilding efforts. The year 2005 saw the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) to address a whole range of peacebuilding tasks. In the short period since then, it has made substantive progress in its work in organizing the peacebuilding process and in dealing with a number of complex tasks.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

45. “Mr. Rybakov (Belarus) (spoke in Russian): I would like to express my gratitude to the delegation ofMorocco, acting as President of the Council, for convening this important open debate on post-conflict peacebuilding. I would also like to express my gratitude to Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support, as well as to the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh for his statement. Belarus aligns itself with the statement delievered earlier by the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. We consider peacebuilding to be an important factor that has a direct impact on settling conflicts, reducing the level of instability and ensuring post-conflict stability.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source