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  1. “We must strive to use all United Nations instruments to ensure that all people can live in a more peaceful, prosperous and secure world.”

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

  2. “Moreover, in recognition of the Mission's critical need for intelligence- and information-analysis capacities, Latvia increased its contribution to MINUSMA last year. We also recognize the inherent value of the involvement of women in peacekeeping. Latvia fully supports the ongoing work to align United Nations peacekeeping reform with the provisions of the women and peace and security concept. We also commend the efforts of the Secretary-General to eradicate sexual exploitation and abuse in the United Nations system. The pursuit of political settlements should be our overall aim. However, to achieve lasting peace, United Nations peacekeeping must be part ofa larger approach within United Nations conflict-prevention efforts.”

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

  3. “Improving the security of United Nations peacekeepers, as detailed in the report of former United Nations Force Commander Lieutenant General Santos Cruz, is our shared responsibility. We all need to invest in changes to improve leadership, operational behaviour, the use of force, defensive posture, the selection of peacekeepers, predeployment training and equipment. Often the root of the problem lies in the lack of situational awareness and localized intelligence analysis especially when missions are exposed to asymmetric threats. We fully support United Nations efforts to better integrate modern technologies and intelligence capabilities into United Nations peacekeeping. Latvia has contributed intelligence specialists to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) since early 2016.”

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

  4. “Yet our work and commitment to making United Nations peacekeeping operations more adaptable and relevant to the current complex challenges must continue. It is especially important to bridge the gaps in United Nations capabilities when it comes to rapid deployment of peacekeeping missions. In this regard, Latvia particularly welcomes the work on improving cooperation with relevant regional actors, such as the African Union and the European Union. The ultimate goal of United Nations peacekeeping reform must be peacekeeping missions with realistic mandates that meet the practical necessities of the host nation or area of deployment. Better planning, equipment and training are essential to effective mandate delivery, protection of civilians and security of United Nations personnel.”

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

  5. “Peacekeeping environments have become more complex and riskier than ever, and, regrettably, attacks on peacekeeping missions and peacekeepers have risen in recent years. Latvia pays tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their courage and dedication, and we honour those who have lost their lives in serving the cause ofpeace. Much more needs to be done to bring the perpetrators of such attacks to justice. In the past few years since the major peace and security reviews, much has been done to improve our approach to United Nations peacekeeping. Latvia fully supports efforts to make United Nations peacekeeping more responsive to the challenges of the twenty-first century.”

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

  6. “I would like to thank the Dutch presidency of the Security Council for organizing today's important debate. I also thank the Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Director of the non-governmental organization Groupe de recherche, d'etude et de formation femme-action, for their useful briefings today. Latvia aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier on behalf of the European Union and its member States. Peacekeeping is one of the key instruments available to the United Nations in discharging its responsibility to maintain international peace and security, yet achieving lasting peace in many places has been a tremendous challenge.”

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