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Shin Kak-Soo

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2005-05-26
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2005-05-26
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  1. “The Republic of Korea attaches great importance to peacebuilding as a vital instrument of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. We note with satisfaction that peacebuilding has now become an ongoing mainstream activity integrated into the Secretariat's daily operations, with 10 peacebuilding missions currently in the field. Let me conclude with the hope that with the establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission at an early date, the United Nations will become more efficient and effective in its comprehensive efforts to promote peacebuilding.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source

  2. “In its reporting, a Peacebuilding Commission should make recommendations, taking into account the medium- and long-term development needs of the countries in transition. Regarding the composition of a Peacebuilding Commission, we have proposed one possible model, which includes two permanent and three non-permanent members of the Security Council and six members of the Economic and Social Council, ensuring an adequate balance between the two bodies. It is also crucial that a Peacebuilding Commission establish close links with two important stakeholders, the funds and programmes of the United Nations and the Bretton Woods institutions and regional development banks, by allowing for their representatives' participation as observers in its deliberations.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source

  3. “Indeed, owing to the mixed nature of peacebuilding functions, it is difficult to make a clear delineation between the mandates of the two organs. Furthermore, peacebuilding efforts do not always unfold in a linear, step-by-step fashion; the simultaneous involvement of both the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council is thus required. Hence, it is imperative to ensure close coordination between those two principal organs throughout the whole process of peacebuilding. Another important consideration is that the expertise of the Economic and Social Council in the social and economic arenas should be deployed at an early stage of the peacebuilding process in order to optimize the outcome of peacebuilding efforts in the long-term perspective.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source

  4. “This innovative proposal would fill an institutional gap within the United Nations system, allowing the Organization to provide coordinated assistance to post- conflict societies, which must traverse the difficult and often treacherous path from violent conflict to sustainable peace and economic development. Member States have discussed the major issues with respect to a Peacebuilding Commission at great length, including its mandate, reporting structure, composition and funding. Reaffirming our strong commitment to the creation of a Peacebuilding Commission, I would like to take this opportunity to focus on two outstanding issues: its reporting structure and composition. Post-conflict peacebuilding will require close coordination and collaboration between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source

  5. “In particular, peacebuilding is all the more important in the light of the fragile and vulnerable situation that exists following the restoration of peace, as almost 50 per cent of armed conflicts recur within five years of their cessation. It is our firm conviction that conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding are so closely interlinked that it would be more effective to pursue them simultaneously rather than sequentially. Concerted efforts to build durable peace in countries and regions in a post-conflict situation are critical to establishing the conditions for sustainable long-term development and thus preventing the resurgence of conflict. My Government is pleased to note that the Secretary-General's recommendation to create a Peacebuilding Commission has the broad support of the general membership of the United Nations.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source

  6. “At the outset, let me join previous speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on peacebuilding. Given the emerging consensus on the proposed establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission, the subject of today's debate is especially timely. The cessation of armed conflict does not always instantly bring peace on the ground. Rather, it is only the first step in the long, hard peacebuilding process. Peacebuilding comprises all efforts to assist countries and regions in their transition from war to peace, encompassing a wide range of political, development, humanitarian and human rights programmes and mechanisms.”

    2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187Resumption1 (2005) · source