References made during the 60th Session of the UN General Assembly to the
Peace Building Commission

(all statements are available on the UN website, in the order in which they were delivered, they are listed alphabetically below, following the UN Secretary General and General Assembly President)

UNITED NATIONS,
H.E. Mr. Kofi A. ANNAN, Secretary-General

... we must get the Peacebuilding Commission up and running. Almost all the key details have now been agreed. Your task in the next few months is to finalize and operationalize the Commission. Mine is to set up a small support office and a standing fund to support the Commission . Let’s each do our part so that the Peacebuilding Commission can begin its work before the end of the year.

PRESIDENT OF THE 60th GENERAL ASSEMBLY ,
H.E. Mr. Jan ELIASSON

Your views on the areas where we are expected to finish the work outlined in the Summit Outcome document will be of particular interest: primarily, the Peace Building Commission, the Human Rights Council, terrorism, and Security Council and management reform. As I indicated at the opening of the 60th session, once we have absorbed all the contributions from the General Debate, I plan to present an outline of work for the year ahead related to Summit follow-up. At that point, I also intend to share with you some thoughts on the revitalization of the General Assembly.

AFGHANISTAN
H.E. Dr. Abdullah ABDULLÄH, Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Government of Afghanistan welcomes the proposal adopted in the Outcome
Document with regard to the establishment of a Peace-Building Commission. As a
country emerging from years of conflict, Afghanistan fully realizes the need for a
coordinated, coherent and integrated approach to post-conflict peace-building. My
Government also supports the decision taken for the Commission to begin its work by no later than 31 December 2005.

ALBANIA
H.E. Mr. Besnik MUSTAFAJ, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Albania believes that the Peace-Building Commission will be a necessary and efficient instrument to develop more coherent, consistent and better founded strategies for sustained political attention to a country as it makes the transition from conflict to sustained development. It would allow the UN to be more effective in galvanizing the work of the international community in this very important aspect and help countries in post conflict situation.

ALGERIA
H.E. Mr. Mohamed BEDJAOUI, Minister of State, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission found

ANDORRA
H.E. Mr. Juli MINOVES-TRIQUELL, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission found

ANGOLA
H.E. Mr. Ismael Abraão GASPAR MARTINS, Chairman of the Delegation

Based on our own experience, we believe that in order for strategies for
the prevention and resolution of conflicts to be successful, they should
be based on a concept as inclusive as possible. In this connection, the
cooperation of the key organs of the United Nations, that is the General
Assembly, the Security Council and the ECOSOC is essential. The
pertinent involvement of international financial institutions as well as the
private and business sectors has proven to be equally fundamental.

For this reason, we support and welcome the decision of the High-level
Plenary to create the Commission for the Consolidation of Peace. We are
ready to work with all partners towards making this organ operational as
soon as possible.

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
H.E. The Honourable Trevor WALKER, Minister of State
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission found

ARGENTINA ,
H.E. Mr. Rafael Antonio BIELSA, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship

We have long known that the answer to crisis does not reside solely in the establishment of a peacekeeping operation.

That is why complex operations with the capacity to promote stable solutions in other fields, in security as well as in rule of law, justice, institutions, disarmament and reintegration, social and economic development, human rights and democracy.

That is why we acknowledge the importance of the establishment of a peacekeeping commission.

ARMENIA,
H.E. Mr. Vartan OSKANIAN, Minister for Foreign Affairs

AUSTRALIA
H.E. The Honourable Alexander DOWNER, MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs

...particularly the agreement to establish a Peacebuilding Commission to assist
fragile states a field of endeavour where Australia has long been active in its
own region, as I have outlined in previous addresses to the General Assembly...

AUSTRIA
Her Excellency Ms. Ursula PLASSNIK, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs

It is also in the light of their practical experience that we welcome the new Peacebuilding Commission. It will provide specific suppo rt to people having to cope with the manifold challenges along the path from war to lasting peace.

One word on women in that context: Creating con fidence in post-conflict societies requires the active participation and deliberate involvement of women. They must become key partners in our peace-keeping and peace-building efforts.

The European Union, as the major donor to post-conflict reconstruction and development, will substantially contribute to the Peacebuilding Commission's work. It should therefore have a pla ce in the Commission.

AZERBAIJAN,
H.E. Mr. Elmar Maharram oglu MAMMADYAROV, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

BAHAMAS
H.E. The Honourable Frederick MITCHELL, MP Minister for Foreign Affairs and Public Service
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

BAHRAIN
H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak AL-KHALIFA, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

BANGLADESH,
Her Excellency Begum Khaleda ZIA, Prime Minister

Active participation, innovative ideas and best practices in shoring up development can together enhance our combined capacity to address the world's problems, especially those that no one country can tacky alone. ........ We also fully support the establishment of the UN Peace Building Commission.

BARBADOS
Her Excellency The Honourable Dame Billie MILLER, MP, Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

BELARUS
H.E. Mr. Sergei MARTYNOV, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

BELGIUM
H.E. Mr. Karel DE GUCHT, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Some states are at risk of becoming zones of lawlessness, in which terrorist and criminal activities can thrive. The uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources can be a breeding ground for criminal networks or conflicts - often with an ethnic connotation - where large numbers of weapons can circulate without restraint.

These states have to find the way back towards peace, stability, and the rule of law. They have to take charge again of their own future and, little by little, regain a perspective of development. This is not an easy task. The challenge is huge. Quasi- simultaneously, we need to rebuild the state institutions, disarm the combatants and give them new perspectives, reintegrate them in communities that are often impoverished, reorganize the armies and security forces, and give the State the means to reestablish its authority, organize elections, and create conditions for development.

We have to help them to break the vicious circle in which they find themselves, and to regain their place in the community of nations. In this respect, the establishment of a Peace Building Commission is crucial. The creation of this Commission does not only illustrate our common will to help these states on their path to recovery. It also and foremost allows us to better coordinate and focus our efforts in this matter. The political, humanitarian, military and financial means must be mobilized and used in an efficient way that will benefit our common goal.

This is particularly true for the sub-Saharan African countries that are battered by deadly and prolonged conflicts of which the civilian population is the first victim.

The creation of this Commission generates great hopes. It is our common responsibility to make it a success. Belgium wants to actively contribute, for example by sharing its experiences in the transition processes in DRC and Burundi.

BELIZE
H.E. The Honourable Godfrey SMITH, Minister for foreign Affairs and National Emergency Management Organization

The establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Human Rights Council are important, but we must define ways in which these bodies can reinforce the work of the other principal organs of the United Nations.

BENIN
H.E. Mr. Rogatien BIAOU, Minister for Foreign Affairs and African Integration

BHUTAN
H.E. Mr. Lyonpo Khandu WANGCHUK, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

BOLIVIA,
H.E. Mr. Eduardo Rodríguez VELTZÉ, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
H.E. Mr. Adnan TERZIC, Chairman of the Council of Ministers
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

BRAZIL,
H.E. Mr. Celso Luiz Nunes AMORIM, Minister for Foreign Affairs

The establishment of a Peace-Building Commission will bridge an important institutional gap. It will be the link, inexistent today, between security and development.

Haiti is likely to be the first test case for the Peace Building Commission.

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM,
His Majesty Sultan Haji HASSANAL BOLKIAH MU’IZZADDIN WADDAULAH, Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Negara
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

BULGARIA
H.E. Mr. Ivailo KALFIN, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Bulgaria unconditionally supported the proposal for a UN Peacebuilding Commission at its very outset. The establishment of this new body is one of the key decisions taken by the Summit. Launching the work of the Commission in a short term will expand substantially the capacity of the UN for long-term conflict resolution and peace building. In our view, input by neighboring countries and relevant regional organizations in each specific situation would be of particular value for the activities of the Commission.

BURKINA FASO
H.E. Mr. Youssouf OUÉDRAOGO, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

BURUNDI
H.E. Mr. Pierre NKURUNZIZA, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

CAMBODIA
H.E. Mr. Ouch BORITH, Secretary of State
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

CAMEROON
H.E. Mr. Martin BELINGA EBOUTOU, Chairman of the Delegation
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

CANADA
H.E. The Honourable Pierre Stewart PETTIGREW, Minister for Foreign Affairs

the Peacebuilding Commission. Here again, the work is unfinished. A reference to a sequential relationship between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council could have been a solution to the question of relations between the Commission and existing bodies.

CAPE VERDE
H.E. Mr. Victor Manuel BARBOSA BORGES, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission found

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
H.E. Mr. Jean-Paul NGOUPANDE, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission found

CHAD
H.E. Mr. Allam-Mi AHMAD, Minister for Foreign Affairs and African Integration

CHILE
H.E. Mr. Ignacio WALKER, Minister for Foreign Affairs

The establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission is one of the main successes of this reform, since it will enable the Organization to provide an institutional and integrated response in post-conflict situations. The participation of the World Bank and of the International Monetary Fund can contribute to the effectiveness of the Commission.

In a reflection of our Latin American identity and an awareness of the responsibilities imposed by the global society, we are participating in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We are convinced that this joint commitment, strongly regional in nature, has been helpful in enabling this country to recover the ability to control its own destiny. This will undoubtedly require the continuing presence of the international community. The elections are an important step, which Haiti should take on schedule. However, voting is only the basis for self-determination. We must continue helping to create the prerequisites for a more dignified future for the Haitian people.

Haiti can be the first trial run for the Peacebuilding Commission.

CHINA
H.E. Mr. Li ZHAOXING, Minister for Foreign Affairs

China is in favor of setting up a Peace-building Commission to coordinate more effectively UN efforts in peace-keeping, post-conflict rehabilitation and development. In this respect, the ECOSOC and other development aid agencies should have an important role to play in the Commission.

COLOMBIA,
H.E. Mr. Alvaro URIBE VÉLEZ, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

COMOROS
H.E. Mr. Aboudou SOEFO, Minister of State, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Cooperation and Francophonie
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission found

CONGO
H.E. Mr. Rodolphe ADADA, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Francophonie

Nous sommes heureux du consensus sur la nécessité de créer le
Conseil de Consolidation de la paix et le Conseil des Droits Humains.

COSTA RICA
H.E. Mr. Marco VINICIO VARGAS, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship

During this session, we must give equal emphasis to the Human Rights Council, the Peace-building Commission, the Comprehensive Convention on Terrorism, and the reform of the Security Council. We deem necessary to revitalize the Ad Hoc Working Group on Security Council Reform with the view to formulate, jointly, a consensus solution.

In the coming months, the General Assembly should devote itself to the establishment of the Peace-building Commission. In our view, this new commission should be a subsidiary body of the General Assembly, maintaining an adequate functional relationship with the Security Council. Its membership should be elected and it should be open to all States that contribute effectively to peace. We are therefore against the Permanent Members of the Security Council automatically becoming members of this new commission. Such an unjustifiable privilege would be an additional example of the cascade effect. Similarly, we are against extending the right of veto to the work of the new commission. We believe that it should apply the rules of procedure of the General Assembly in its decision making.

COTE D’IVOIRE
H.E. Mr. Mamadou BAMBA, Minister of State, Minister for Foreign Affairs

CROATIA
Her Excellency Ms. Kolinda GRABAR- KITAROVIC, Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Integration

Let us move now to the details without delay. Let us move forward in assisting developing countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), let us operationalize the Peace Building Commission and the Human Rights Council, let us introduce the required processes to strengthen Secretariat management.

Croatia has taken an active interest in the negotiations on the Peace Building Commission. It is clear that such an intergovernmental body is needed to fill a void in the United Nations system.. While the expertise of the United Nations in peace keeping is undoubted, the challenges of building and entrenching peace are different.

We have argued for the inclusion in the membership of the Commission of countries with national experience in peace building. We are pleased that this position has been reflected in the Outcome Document. The inclusion of small states which have, by their own experience, spanned the transition from conflict to relief and then development will add an important dimension which would be absent if the Commission was constituted solely by large, wealthy or powerful states.

The Peace Building Commission should assist states to develop and strengthen their key governance institutions and assist local authorities in creating the conditions for sustainable development, including economic growth. It should always ensure that the process is one which is driven by the state concerned and the key stakeholders within it. If internal conflicts can be quelled and prevented from reoccurring then we are creating the conditions for a safer world.

CUBA
H.E. Mr. Felipe Pérez ROQUE, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

CYPRUS,
H.E. Mr. Tassos PAPADOPOULOS, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

CZECH REPUBLIC
H.E. Mr. Cyril SVOBUDA, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Moreover, the Summit reinforced our commitment to join forces in fighting terrorism, made the groundbreaking decision to create the Peacebuilding Commission, and endorsed the twin concepts of "responsibility to protect" and "human security" which bring new hope to many people facing lawlessness and oppression, which extend the existing standards of peace and security.

DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA
H.E. Mr. CHOE Su Hon, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
H.E. Mr. Raymond RAMAZANI BAYA, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Toujours dans ce cadre de la réforme, mon pays attend particulièrement de voir à l'eeuvre la nouvelle Commission de consolidation de la paix et la création du fonds permanent pluriannuel, qui permettront aux pays en situation post-conflit de bénéficier d'apports réels et substantiels afin d'appuyer les efforts de réinsertion, de reconstruction et de les aider à jeter les bases d'un développement durable.

DENMARK
H.E. Mr. Per Stig MOELLER, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Denmark favours a holistic approach to peace-building. We believe the UN is well placed to coordinate the international efforts to assist countries emerging from conflict. Therefore we have actively supported the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission. This new body will add value to the work done by various actors including the funds and programmes of the United Nations. I urge member states to ensure that the Commission will be operational by the end of this year as requested by the Summit.

DOMINICA
H.E. Mr. Crispin GREGOIRE, Chairman of the Delegation

Our appreciation of the link between security and development in addressing the situations in countries emerging from conflict provides a sound basis for Dominica's support of the proposed Peacebuilding Commission, as an advisory body. We call for a leading role for the both the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, together with the Security Council, in the work of the Commission.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
H.E. Carlos Morales TRONCOSO, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

ECUADOR,
H.E. Mr. Alfred PALACIO, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

EGYPT
H.E. Mr. Ahmed Aboul GHEIT, Minister for Foreign Affairs

It is also based on the particular importance that Africa attaches to the link between security and development in addressing the situations in countries emerging from conflict that Egypt supported the establishment of the proposed Peacebuilding Commission. The activities of the Peacebuilding Commission, however, must reflect the balance among the various mandates of the principal organs of the United Nations. We call for a leading role for both the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, together with the Security Council, in the work of the Commission. The Commission must neither become an organ to impose trusteeship on states, nor an instrument to bypass the will and the national priorities of such states. The reacebuilding Commission must always remain an effective advisory body focusing on mobilizing assistance to the countries under consideration in post-conflict situations, in order to enable them to reach their national aspirations for sustainable peace and stability.

EL SALVADOR,
H.E. Mr. Elías Antonio SACA GONZÁLEZ, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

EQUATORIAL GUINEA,
H.E. Mr. Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

ERITREA
H.E. Mr. Berhane ABREHE, Minister of Finance
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

ESTONIA
H.E. Mrs Tiina INTELMANN, Ambassador, Permanent Representative

The role of the international community does not end at the point when we manage to stop an ongoing conflict. As we all know, without adequate state structures, a country faces the risk of relapsing into conflict. Therefore, Estonia welcomes the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission, we hope to see the first results of its work fairly soon.

ETHIOPIA
H.E. Mr. Seyoum MESFIN, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

FIJI
H.E. Mr. Isikia Rabici SAVUA, Chairman of the Delegation

Fiji acclaims the proposal for a Peace-building Commission. We will gladly share with such a commission our own experiences of reconstructing our country since the civil unrest which almost tore our country apart in 2000. Mr. President, we ask reconsideration regarding the makeup of the Peace-building Commission for while some of us have served longer than others the size of their contribution gives them an advantage under the current modalities.

FINLAND
Excellency Ms. Kirsti LINTONEN, Chairman of the Delegation

FRANCE,
H.E. Mr. Philippe DOUSTE-BLAZY, Minister for Foreign Affairs

The text comprises significant advances...... I am also thinking of the decision to establish a peacebuilding commission at the Security Council.

But to emerge from crisis, it is essential that these countries continue to benefit from our attention and full support. In this transition phrase, it is up to the United Nations to take a central role, through the Peacebuilding Commission.

GABON
H.E. Mr. Jean-François NDONGOU, Deputy Minister to the Minister of State, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Francophonie

La décision de créer la Commission de la Consolidation de la paix permettra, à n'en point douter, d'améliorer le dispositif onusien de maintien de la paix.

GAMBIA
H.E. Al Hadji YahYa JAMMEH, President

My delegation fully supports the proposed reform of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and endorses the proposed establishment of a Peace Building Commission. In this regard, we hope that the wealth of experience that the United Nations has gathered over the years, especially with countries emerging from conflict, will be brought to bear on our discussions as we elaborate the structure, functions and mandate of the Commission.

GEORGIA
Her Excellency Mrs. Salome ZOURABICHVILI, Minister for Foreign Affairs

We welcome the creation of a Peacebuilding Commission that will develop integrated strategies for post-conflict rehabilitation and recovery. But we also need a more effective framework for moving smoothly from peace making to peace building and thus to develop an all inclusive and coherent strategy where the UN will assume its responsibilities fully. This peacebuilding commission should be fully representative of the countries that have been or are the most directly affected by the conflicts. Also, given the special fate of women and children in the conflict and post-conflict situations, gender representation should be given special attention. "Representation is essential", "Knowledge is key" - as we, women foreign ministers, have mentioned in our letter to the Secretary General and President of the GA..

GERMANY
H. E. Dr. Klaus SCHARIOTH, State Secretary of the Foreign Office

Sustainable peace requires more than merely restoring security. The phase of post-conflict peacebuilding is particularly crucial. The sooner reconstruction can begin, and the better coordinated the peace-making and post-conflict recovery efforts are, the better are the chances of lasting stabilization. The Summit took a vital step in this direction by deciding to establish the Peacebuilding Commission by the end of the year.

GHANA,
H.E. Mr. John Agyekum KUFUOR. President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

GREECE
H.E. Mr. Petros G. MOLYVIATIS, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

GRENADA
H.E. The Honourable Elvin NIMROD, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Legal Affairs, Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs

We welcome the creation of a Peacebuilding Commission, to ensure post-conflict recover y where it is most needed, especially issues relating to women and children within this process. Grenada supports the strengthening of the Human Rights Machinery through the creation of a Human rights Council, and resolve to participate in the negotiations during the 60th session to establish a working mandate.

GUATEMALA
H.E. Mr. Jorge BRIZ ABULARACH, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Guatemala will continue to participate actively in the efforts to establish the
Peacebuilding Commission. Our own national experience enables us to contribute
actively to these efforts.

GUINEA
Her Excellence Mrs. Foumata KABA- SIDIBÉ, Minister of Foreign Affairs
No specific reference found to the Peace Building Commission

GUINEA-BISSAU
H.E. Mr. Carlos GOMES, Junior, Prime Minister

C'est à ce propos qu'une fois encore je sollicite du haut de cette tribune l'appui de la Communauté Internationale pour la Table Ronde avec les partenaires au la Paix développement prévue pour le mois de novembre prochain dans la perspective d'adopter conjointement le Document de Stratégie Nationale.pour la Réduction de la Pauvreté (DENARP). Cet objectif s'inscrit dans la ligne droite des préoccupations des Nations Unies qui vise une assistance plus efficace aux pays en situation post-conflit contenue dans la proposition de création de la Commission pour la Consolidation de la Paix que nous soutenons pleinement.

GUYANA
H.E. The Honourable Rodolphe INSANALLY, Minister for Foreign Affairs and former President of the General Assembly

The latest proposal for an advisory Peace-Building Commission is a welcome one since there is a clear continuum between conflict and development. Much too often the gains made in conflict resolution are rapidly negated by the lack of accompanying measures to preserve stability and encourage development. Such a Commission, if properly conceived and constituted, can usefully complement and optimize the work of the principal organs of the United Nations.

HAITI
H.E. Mr. Boniface ALEXANDRE, Interim President
No specific reference found to the Peace Building Commission

HOLY SEE
H.E. Archbishop Celestino MIGLIORE, Chairman of the Observer Delegation
No specific reference found to the Peace Building Commission

HUNGARY
H.E. Mr. Ferenc SOMOGYI, Minister for Foreign Affairs

My Government is particularly pleased that issues such as the fight against terrorism,
international protection of human rights, the proposed Human Rights Council, the
establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission, the reform of UN management as well as challenges related to development have found proper reflection in the recommendations of the Summit.

ICELAND
H.E. Mr. David ODDSSON, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade

Iceland welcomes the emphasis in the document on investing in prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. We welcome in particular the proposal to create a Peacebuilding Commission and a Support Office within the Secretariat. Iceland is willing to take part with other member states in ensuring that both are up and running by the end of the year.

INDIA
H.E. Mr. K. Natwar SINGH, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Our experience in India from the freedom movement to present times shows that diversity is a source of strength and effectiveness. The same would be true of a reformed Security Council. We would continue also to engage actively in the strengthening of ECOSOC, restructuring of the Secretariat and the setting up of Peacebuilding Commission.

INDONESIA
H.E. Mr. Hassan WIRAJUDA, Minister for Foreign Affairs

We need a Peace-building Commission to help conflicted countries make the transition from war to durable peace, This Commission must work in coordination with the Security Council and the ECOSOC—under mandate of the General Assembly.

IRAN (THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF),
H.E. Mr. Mahmoud AHMADINEJAD, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

IRAQ,
H.E. Mr. Ibrahim AL-JAAFARI, Prime Minister
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

IRELAND
H.E. Mr. Dermot AHERN, T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs

Conflict resolution is a vital part of the UN's mission. But it is not enough to end a war. We must win the peace. Without coherent peace-building strategies, vulnerable countries may not escape from the cycle of violence. From the start, my country has been a leading proponent of the Peace Building Commission. Now that it has been agreed, let us work hard to get it up and running by the beginning of 2006.

ISRAEL
H.E. Mr. Silvan SHALOM, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

ITALY,
H.E. Mr. Gianfranco FINI, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs

This is why Italy can only look with great favor on the prospect of increasing and  innovating the Organization's instruments for action in this area through the establishment of new bodies such as the Commission for Peace Consolidation and the Human Rights Council. These new bodies will make it possible to give operative, concrete substance to the much augured integrated approach to crisis- and peacekeeping operation- management, which can better prevent the recurrence of conflicts, consolidate peace processes, and foster the restoration of the rule of law.

JAMAICA,
H.E. The Most Honourable James PATTERSON, ON, PC, QC, MP, Prime Minister and Minister for Defence
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

JAPAN,
H.E. Mr. Nobutaka MACHIMURA, Minister for Foreign Affairs

The new United Nations must be equipped with a better peacebuilding capacity. We expect the proposed Peacebuilding Commission will help to fulfill this objective. To this end, Japan will continue to play a constructive role, making full use of its experience and resources.

JORDAN
H.E. Mr. Farouk KASRAWI, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

KAZAKHSTAN,
H.E. Mr. Kassymzhomart K. TOKAEV, Minister for Foreign Affairs

For Kazakhstan, a proposed Peacebuilding Commission is a step in the right direction. As its main mission, it should strive to avert the recurrence of situations when the lack of a peacebuilding strategy results in the escalation of internal conflicts and, ultimately, in states further losing their capacity to perform, in an effective and responsible way, their sovereign functions.

KENYA,
H.E. The Honourable Mwai KIBAKI, President

We strongly support the Secretary-General's proposal to establish 'a Peace-Building Commission and Fund by December 31, 2005. We believe such a peace building commission will contribute to the realization of real peace in many regions. However, it is important that critical questions about form, function and decision-making authority be resolved.

I am convinced that if we are to attain our common objective of revitalizing the United Nations, we should embrace the vision presented by the Secretary-General in his package of reforms. This will require political will and leadership on our part. I, therefore, urge member states to seize this opportunity and endorse proposals on which there is broad consensus. As we contemplate strengthening and renewing our Organization, we should do so for posterity.

KIRIBATI
H.E. Anote TONG, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

KUWAIT
H.E. Sheik Mohammad Al-Sabah Al-Salem AL-SABAH, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

KYRGYZSTAN,
H.E. Mr. Kurmanbek BAKIEV, President

We also support the measures directed to an increase of efficiency of peace-making operations; in this regard we welcome the proposal of the Secretary General on the establishment of strategic reserves for activity of the United Nations on maintenance of the world and reserve potential of civil police of the United Nations.

LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
H.E. Mr. Somsavat LENGSAVAD, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

LATVIA,
H.E. Mr. Artis PABRIKS, Minister for Foreign Affairs

I am delighted that in some aspects we have succeeded in reaching a wide consensus, as for instance, on the necessity of creating a Peace-Building Commission.

LEBANON
H.E. Mr. Emile LAHOUD, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

LESOTHO
H.E. The Right Honourable Pakalitha Bethuel MOSISILI, Prime Minister and Minister for Defence and Public Service

One of the major constraints of the United Nations is that it lacks a mechanism designed to avoid State collapse and the slide to war, or to assist countries in their transition from war to peace. It is within this context that Lesotho supports the proposed establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission.

LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
H.E. Mr. Abdurrahman Mohamed SHALGHAM, Secretary of the General People’s Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

LIECHTENSTEIN
Her Excellency Mrs. Rita KIEBER-BECK, Minister for Foreign Affairs

While it may be premature to give a final judgment on the value of the outcome document, one thing can be said with certainty: This document is a reflection of what is agreeable five years after the Millennium Summit. It is remarkable how uneven progress has been in the various areas. Major advances such as the decision to fill an institutional void by creating a Peacebuilding Commission are accompanied by major failures such as the absence of any agreement in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation. We have no choice but to build on the positive elements of the Summit Outcome and to find early solutions to the institutional questions in particular. Progress in these areas should help us to intensify our work and to eventually find agreement on unresolved questions in vital areas such as disarmament and non-proliferation. This way, we can make the Summit Outcome a turning point in the history of the United Nations.

LITHUANIA
H.E. Mr. Antanas VALIONIS, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Too often in the past, we have seen nations emerging from conflict lapse back into disruption and chaos, destabilizing entire regions. We therefore call for rapid progress in making the Peace Building Commission fully operational before the end of this year.

LUXEMBOURG
H.E. Mr. Jean ASSELBORN, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration

la mise en place de cet organe innovateur qu'est la Commission de consolidation de la Paix ;

Malheureusement, trop souvent les fruits du développement sont anéantis par des catastrophes naturelles ou provoquées par l'homme. Au Soudan, dans la région des Grands Lacs, dans d'autres régions encore, cette vérité d'évidence se démontre jour après jour: il n'y a pas de développement sans sécurité, il n'y a pas de sécurité sans développement ! Voila pourquoi je me félicite tout particulièrement de l'accord intervenu lors du Sommet sur la mise en place de la Commission de la consolidation de la paix qui devra nous permettre d'envisager les problèmes de transition immenses qui confrontent les pays sortant d'un conflit d'un point de vue d'ensemble, en liant les dimensions de gestion de crise, d'aide humanitaire, de reconstruction des structures étatiques, judiciaires et locales et de fourniture des biens et services publics essentiels avec la relance du processus de développement économique et social.

THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
Her Excellency Mrs. Ilinka MITREVA, Minister for Foreign Affairs

It has for long been a strong position of my country that the respect for these principles, coupled with development, is the best conflict prevention measure and a vital precondition for peace and prosperity. For that reason we see a great merit in establishing a Peace Building Commission. We hope to see it up and running as soon as possible as a functional body that would unify in a single structure various components of the UN system in this sphere.

I trust that a balanced gender representation on the Commission will only lead to its better functioning and bring in added value to peace-building.

MADAGASCAR
H.E. Mr. Marc RAVALOMANANA, President
No specific reference was found to the Peace Building Commission

MALAWI
H.E. Dr. Bingu Wa MUTHARIKA, President
No specific reference was found to the Peace Building Commission

MALAYSIA
H.E. Mr. Datuk Seri Syed Hamid ALBAR, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference was found to the Peace Building Commission

MALDIVES
H.E. Mr. Ahmed SHAHEED, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference was found to the Peace Building Commission

MALTA
H.E. The Honourable Michael FRENDO, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Effective post-conflict peace-building constitutes an important dimension through which the international community can give practical expression to the notion of collective responsibility. We strongly welcome the agreement to establish the Peace-building Commission, an agreement which underlines and reinforces the capacity of the United Nations in the area of peace-keeping and peace- building. This is an area of international cooperation where the inter-face between action at the regional and the global levels is critical. The task entrusted to us by the Summit to finalize the modalities of the Peace-building commission by December this year is among the most far-reaching responsibilities of the current session of the General Assembly.

MARSHALL ISLANDS
H.E. Mr. Alfred CAPELLE, Chairman of the Delegation
No specific reference was found to the Peace Building Commission

MAURITANIA
H.E. Mr. Mohamed Vall Ould BELLAL, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
No specific reference was found to the Peace Building Commission

MAURITIUS
H.E. The Honourable Dr. Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM, Prime Minister
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

MEXICO
H.E. Mr. Enrique BERRUGA, Chairman of the Delegation

As stated by the President of Mexico in the Summit, we are at "the starting line, not on the finish line". Our task is incomplete and it is therefore urgent to establish a Peace-building Commission; to put into practice the concept of Responsibility to Protect; to establish a Human Rights Council that could make an immediate difference vis-á-vis the double standards and weaknesses that have taxed the reputation of the Human Rights Commission; to begin negotiations regarding the reform of the Security Council with the common purpose of establishing the best collective security system possible, and thus be prepared to face the major threats of today's world.

MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES OF)
H.E. The Honourable Lorin ROBERT, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

MONACO,
H.E. Mr. Jean-Paul PROUST, Prime Minister

The creation of the Human Rights Council and the establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission will mark a turning point in the history of the Organisation. Even more importantly, they are a response to a need dictated by the way multilateral relations have logically evolved.

MONGOLIA
H.E. Mr. Tsend MUNKH-ORGIL, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

MOROCCO
H.E. Mr. Mohamed BENAISSA, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

MOZAMBIQUE
Her Excellency Ms. Alcinda António DE ABREU, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

We hope that the recently-established Peace-Building Commission will assist in keeping a sustained international attention and support to countries in transition from post-conflict situations to recovery and to long-term development. Indeed, the experience of Mozambique's transition from post-conflict to reconstruction for development, testifies the valuable contribution and impact of the concerted support provided by the United Nations and the international communicty to peace and development efforts.

MYANMAR
H.E. Mr. Nyan WIN, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Regarding the establishment of the Peace Building Commission as an intergovernmental advisory body, we strongly feel that there must be adequate representation by developing countries in the forming of the Organizational Committee. Developing countries have a strong case since they are major contributors of military personnel and civilian police to the United Nations missions.

NAMIBIA,
H.E. Mr. Hifikepunye POHAMBA, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

NAURU,
H.E. The Honourable Ludwig SCOTTY, MP, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

NEPAL
H.E. Mr. Ramesh Nath PANDEY, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Nepal welcomes the establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission as an inter-governmental advisory body. This, we believe, will be instrumental to the UN efforts for affecting sustained recovery and reconstruction and provide guidance and assistance in laying the foundation of lasting peace in the countries emerging from conflict. Its missions, objectives and goals should be clearly defined, equitably represented from among the troops. contributing countries, and adequately funded.

NETHERLANDS
H.E. Mr. Bernard Rudolf BOT, Minister for Foreign Affairs

It is my firm opinion that we achieved important results at our Summit. We created a Peacebuilding Commission and agreed to establish a Human Rights Council.

NEW ZEALAND
Her Excellency Ms. Rosemary BANKS, Chairperson of the Delegation

But we are encouraged by the many significant advances, including recognition of the need for more and better aid, establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission, a doubling of resources for the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights, and the recognition of our shared responsibility to protect.

New Zealand welcomes the decision to establish a Peacebuilding Commission to help break the cycle of conflict by better coordinating long term international recovery efforts and ensuring sustained political attention is given to those who need it.

We must move swiftly to get the Commission up and running by December this year. We look to you, Mr President, to take the lead in holding consultations to achieve this. The core elements of the framework have already been discussed at length and in detail. With good will and determination, we can surely get agreement within the coming weeks on a package. This should ensure balanced membership and flexible reporting arrangements. We would caution against raising the bar for assistance too high and hope that all States in need of help will be able to approach the Commission.

NICARAGUA
H.E. Mr. Norman José CALDERA CARDENAL, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

NIGER
Her Excellency Mrs. Aïchatou MINDAOUDOU, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and African Integration

La paix, Monsieur le Président, ne doit pas être seulement rétablie oumaintenue. Elle doit aussi être consolidée. A cet égard, la proposition duSecrétaire général des Nations Unies relative à la création d'une Commission deconsolidation de la paix revêt une importance capitale, en ce qu'elle permettra àde nombreux pays sortant de conflits, de rompre avec le cercle vicieux de laviolence et de la dévastation.

La mise en place d'une commission de maintien de la paix vient comblerun important vide en ce qu'elle constitue le lien jadis inexistant entre sécurité et développement

NIGERIA,
H.E. Mr. Olusegun OBASANJO, President

We strongly support the proposal for the establishment of a Peace Building Commission since this will go a long way in filling a yawning gap in the consolidation of sustainable peace and security in post-conflict countries, particularly in Africa.

NORWAY
H.E. Mr. Jan PETERSEN, Minister for Foreign Affairs

1 therefore welcome the initiative to establish a Peacebuilding Commission to marshal resources, give advice and propose comprehensive strategies for peacebuilding and post-conflict recovery. The situation in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and other conflict-afflicted regions clearly demonstrates the need for a Peacebuilding Commission. As long as the Security Council remains actively seized of a matter, the Peacebuilding Commission should provide advice to the Council. Norway will contribute USD 15 million to the Peacebuilding Fund.

The role and needs of women should be duly reflected in the establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission. The Commission should contribute to the follow-up of the binding commitments in Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security (2000).

While supporting the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission, Norway puts great emphasis on the need to maintain and strengthen the activity of the Secretary- General to take initiatives through his good offices.

PAKISTAN
H.E. Mr. Khurshid Mehmud KASURI, Minister for Foreign Affairs

The widely recognized inter-linkage between peace and development has now been institutionalised with the decision to establish the Peace-building Commission. Pakistan is proud that the Peace-building Commission evolved from the concept of "Ad Hoc Composite Committees" which we introduced in 2003. As a major troop contributor to UN peacekeeping operations and, in particular, through our engagement in complex missions, such as in Siena Leone, Liberia, DRC and Burundi, Pakistan has a wealth of experience and expertise to contribute to the work of the Peace-building Commission. We shall take part actively in the discussions to be held in the General Assembly to finalize the details and modalities for the commencement of the Commission's work.

PALAU
H.E. Mr. Stuart BECK, Chairman of the Delegation
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

PALESTINE
H.E. Mr. Nasser AL-KIDWA, Chairman of the Observer Delegation
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

PANAMA,
H.E. Mr. Martín TORRIJOS, President

PAPUA NEW GUINEA,
H.E. The Right Honourable Sir Rabbie L. NAMALIU, KCMG, MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration

Peace and normalcy is now being consolidated with the election of the first
Autonomous Government by the people of Bougainville. This must be strengthened
through social and economic development all through-out the Island. Basic goods
and services as well as infrastructure developments are being restored on the Island,
and we will require the continued support of the UN and its agencies and the
international community on these efforts.

We also look forward to the proposed the Peace-building Commission to assist in
such endeavors.

PARAGUAY,
H.E. Mr. Nicanor DUARTE FRUTOS, President

PERU,
H.E. Mr. Alejandro TOLEDO MANRIQUE, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

PHILIPPINES
H.E. Mr. Alberto Gatmaitan ROMULO, Secretary for foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

POLAND
H.E. Mr. Adam Daniel ROTFELD, Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Polish commitment to the community of shared values does not mean that we disregard the institutional and technical aspects of the reform. The institutional adaptation should project openness, transparency and effectiveness. These are precisely our guiding principles while analyzing the reform of the Security Council, establishing the Peacebuilding Commission and the Human Rights Council.

PORTUGAL
H.E. Mr. Diogo Freitas do AMARA, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Former President of the General Assembly

The tasks to be accomplished in the next months – with the unreserved support of Portugal- will be first and foremost to do what is necessary to put the Peacebuilding Commission to work, to implement the already approved concept of the "Responsibility to Protect", and to establish the new "Human Rights Council".

QATAR
H.E. Mr. Mohamed Abdulla AL- RUMAIHI, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs on Follow up Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

REPUBLIC OF KOREA,
H.E. Mr. BAN Ki-Moon, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

Peace-keeping, Mr. President, has been an important part in this system. Indeed, the success of the  peace-keeping missions in such places as Timor-Leste has been one of the proudest achievements of the UN in the recent years. However, there have been failures, as well as cases of the fragile peace being overtaken by the resumption of conflict. Shameful misconduct by some PKOpersonnel in certain missions has added to the sense of disappointment. Obviously, what is neededis a more structured and extensive mechanism to make the peace more durable and consolidate thegrounds for post-conflict reconstruction. In this regard, my government welcomes the decisiontaken at the High-Level Plenary to establish a Peace-building Commission (PBC). We hope to play our part so that effective peace-building will become an important part of the UN's role for peace and security around the world. This is very much in line with our past and current participation in the efforts to restore peace in many challenged areas of the world, including in Iraq where we are helping the Iraqi people to build a democratic and prosperous country.

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
H.E. Mr. Vsevolod GRIGORE, Chairman of the Delegation

My country welcomes the decision to create a Peacebuilding Commission as one of the main achievements of the Summit. As conceived, this body has a good potential to bring much needed coherence to strategies of post-conflict peacebuilding and recovery, provided that we succeed in making it operational by the end of this year. The establishment of a multi-year standing Peacebuilding Fund, as well as of a small peacebuilding support office within the Secretariat will be the right steps in this direction.

ROMANIA
H.E. Mr. Teodor BACONSCHI, Secretary of State for Global Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

RUSSIAN FEDERATION,
H.E. Mr. Sergey LAVROV, Minister for Foreign Affairs

The success of our concerted efforts to support development will largely depend on the effective work of the Peacebuilding Commission that is yet to be set up. The Commission will be able to achieve the results needed if it becomes more than just another "discussion club" but a mechanism facilitating greater coordination of programmes and projects of all the participants in the development assistance, including the World Bank Group, IMF, regional development banks, other multilateral and bilateral donors and, of course, the receiving countries.

RWANDA,
H.E. Mr. Charles MURIGANDE, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation

Rwanda, as a country emerging from conflict, understands better the usefulness and strongly supports the plans to establish a Peace-building Commission. We have, indeed, seen the United Nations spend hundred of millions of dollars, if not billions, on peacekeeping missions that leave behind no repaired road or bridge, or school or health centre in the countries where they have been deployed. These resources could be better spent in order to create lasting peace and stability.

We must however ensure that this Commission does not become another bureaucracy that is difficult to access and out of touch with the realities in countries emerging from conflict. It should take a long-term approach to post-conflict recovery, and change the current practice where short-term approaches to longstanding conflicts mean that we apply mere `band-aid' solutions to highly complex situations.

The Commission should consult actively and widely with the countries affected and those countries that have successfully emerged from conflict in the recent past. It must also ensure local ownership of solutions and outcomes, so that its work can be sustainable.

SAINT LUCIA
H.E. Mr. Julian HUNTE, Chairman of the Delegation and former President of the General Assembly

Let me say that my Government is prepared to actively work together with other Member States to set precise and unambiguous mandates for new or reconstituted bodies including a Peace Commission and Human Rights Council, on the basis of consensus. It is our considered opinion, however, that a credible process of United Nations reform must result in a strong General Assembly, the organization

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
H.E. The Honourable Ralph E. GONSALVES, Prime Minister
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SAMOA,
H.E. The Honourable Tuileapa Sailele MALIELEGAOI, Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Finance
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SAN MARINO
H.E. Mr. Fabio BERARDI, Minister for Foreign and Political Affairs

The proposed Peace-building Commission is an excellent institutional response to post-conflict situations. Such Commission should play an important role not only in the resolution, but also in the prevention of conflicts. Moreover, it should find ad-hoc solutions for Countries in transition from totalitarianism or institutional anarchy to democracy.

The Commission should submit recommendations to the Security Council on the measures to adopt to guarantee consistency among peace interventions, economic recovery process, rebuilding of national institutions and public administration, strengthening of democracy and rule of law. Moreover, this Commission should be composed both of Security Council and ECOSOC Members and of Countries directly involved in specific situations.

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE,
H.E. Mr. Fradique Bandeira Melo DE MENEZES, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SENEGAL
H.E. Mr. Cheikh GADIO, Minister of State, Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Senegaleses living abroad
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO
H.E. Mr. Vuk DRAŠKOVIC, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SIERRA LEONE
H.E. Mr. Momodu KOROMA, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

The creation of the Peace Building Commission will be in consonance with the views expressed by my President five years ago when, from this rostrum at the Millennium Summit, he spoke about the imperative of adaptation by the United Nations. He pleaded with the United Nations to continue to adapt and equip itself to deal with the perennial problems and new manifestations of human insecurity and underdevelopment. He also spoke about some of the ways in which Sierra Leone had tested the capacity of the United Nations to adapt itself to respond to local and global challenges.

Today, the Organization is preparing to transform its peacekeeping functions in Sierra Leone to meet some of the post-conflict needs of the country. This is a landmark decision that could serve as a model for effective coordination of strategies and programmes between the United Nations, its agencies and programmes and organizations and development partners in countries emerging from conflict.

We note with interest that the architecture and plans for the operation of the new integrated office were based on close and extensive cooperation between relevant departments of the United Nations Secretariat and various UN agencies and organizations comprising the Country Team. Sierra Leone hopes that this process of consultation and cooperation will continue. We urge the new UN Mission to work closely with existing national institutions and other initiatives that we have set up over the last five years to tackle post-conflict problems. We have no doubt that the new office will provide a guinea pig for the work of the proposed UN Peace Building Commission, to which we will spare no effort to lend support.

SINGAPORE
H.E. Mr. George YEO, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SLOVAKIA,
H.E. Mr. Ivan GAŠPAROVIC, President

Slovakia was very much in favour of the proposal to set up a Peace Building Commission (PBC). Experience tells us that we must not rush to leave a country that has just seen the end of a conflict, simply turning our backs to the whole situation. Our recent history gives us several bad examples. What is called for is an institutional mechanism to cater to the particular needs of countries, accompanying them during the post-conflict period on their way to reconciliation, renewal and reintegration. We must strengthen our efforts with a view to setting up an effective Peace Building Commission in the shortest amount of time possible. The Outcome Document lays down clear parameters and also a timeframe for its coming into existence.

SLOVENIA
H.E. Mr. Dimitrij RUPEL, Minister for Foreign Affairs

There is no doubt about the necessity of institutional reform of the UN, its General Assembly, the Secretariat, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council – a reform that will lead to a more efficient operation of the entire system. Slovenia also welcomes the decision on the establishment of a Peacebuilding Commission, which is to conduct the post-conflict activities of the international community; this area is evidently among the most salient deficiencies in the international community's endeavours.

SOLOMON ISLANDS
H.E. The Honourable Laurie CHAN, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Solomon Islands supports the proposed setting up of the United Nations Peace Building Commission. The Commission has a difficult and important role to assist countries coming out of conflict situations to reintegrate, reconstruct and rebuild state institutions to sustain peace, security and economic stability. In this light, the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) is a shining example, in which the Commission can draw lessons from. This demonstrates that with courage and determination, the principles and institutions of democracy and human rights can be safe guarded and protected. The two prong approach of law and order complimented with economic security in the spirit of true partnership will allow the opportunity for peace to prosper. Solomon Islands also welcomes the concept of responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity as contained in the Summit Outcome document.

SOMALIA,
H.E. Mr. Abdullahi Yusuf AHMED, President of the Transitional Federal Government
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SOUTH AFRICA,
H.E. Mr. Thabo MBEKI, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SPAIN
H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel MORATINOS CUYAUBÉ, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

SRI LANKA,
Her Excellency The Honourable Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATONGA, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

ST KITTS AND NEVIS
H.E. The Honourable Dr. Denzil DOUGLAS, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Development, Planning and National Security
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SUDAN
H.E. Mr. Mustafa Osman ISMAIL, Minister for External Relations
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SURINAME
H.E. Mr. Ewald Wensley LIMON, Chairman of the Delegation
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SWAZILAND
H.E. Mr. Phesheya Mbongeni DLAMINI, Chairman of the Delegation
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

SWEDEN,
Her Excellency Ms. Laila FREIVALDS, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Far too many people in war-torn countries have experienced fragile peace relapsing into new conflicts. With the establishment of the Peace Building Commission the United Nations is better equipped to build peace in war-torn societies and prevent countries from relapsing into war.

To be successful, the Commission needs to draw on lessons from international peace efforts. Regional organisations will have important contributions to make. The Peace wilding Commission needs a well-balanced composition, including major donor-countries. Let us establish this Commission before the end of the year. Sweden is ready to do its part, including through swift financial contributions.

SWITZERLAND
Her Excellence Ms. Micheline CALMY-REY, Chief of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs

Les réformes constitueront un thème central de la 60me session de l'Assemblée générale. Permettez-moi de me concentrer sur quatre réformes institutionnelles dans lesquelles la Suisse s'est beaucoup investie :
1. La création d'un Conseil des droits de l'homme ;
2. La réforme du Conseil de sécurité ;
3. La Commission de consolidation de la paix ;

Une autre réforme institutionnelle importante décidée lors du Sommet est la création d'une Commission de consolidation de la paix. La Suisse a apporté ses idées ces derniers mois. Elle salue la création de cet organe, qui porte sur un aspect essentiel de l'action des Nations Unies et comble une évidente lacune institutionnelle.

Après un conflit, les principaux acteurs – institutions, Etats et société civile – doivent
travailler ensemble à la reconstruction du pays. La mission principale de la Commission de consolidation de la paix consistera à réunir les différents acteurs du maintien de la paix, de l'aide humanitaire et du développement et à définir des stratégies communes d'action.

La Commission comprendra, parmi ses membres, des représentants du Conseil de sécurité, du Conseil économique et social, ainsi que des principaux donateurs financiers et des contributeurs de troupes. La Suisse propose d'inclure aussi dans les délibérations des représentants des principales institutions onusiennes concernées. Je pense, par exemple,au Président du Groupe des Nations Unies pour le développement, au Bureau de coordination des affaires humanitaires ou au Haut Commissaire aux droits de l'homme. Il conviendra d'associer également, chaque fois que cela est utile, des experts de la société civile, du monde académique ou du secteur privé.

Par ailleurs, dans la composition de la Commission, il est important d'assurer une parité entre femmes et hommes.

Le maintien de la paix, l'action humanitaire et le développement sont des activités à mener parallèlement, et non selon un schéma rigide, divisé en plusieurs phases successives. Lors de l'élaboration du cahier des charges de la Commission de consolidation de la paix, il faudra donc veiller à ce qu'elle ait la compétence d'adresser des conseils à l'ensemble des acteurs institutionnels concernés, et cela à n'importe quel moment du processus de paix et de reconstruction.

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
H.E. Mr. Fayssal MEKDAD, Chairman of the Delegation
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission found

TAJIKISTAN
H.E. Mr. Talbak NAZAROV, Minister for Foreign Affairs

We do hope that the modalities of the future UN Commission on peace building will expand the capacity of the international community to respond to the needs of post conflict countries and will allow to ensure a direct link between security and development. The ECOSOC is called to play its role in this process.

THAILAND,
H.E. Mr. Kantathi SUPHAMONGKHON, Minister for Foreign Affairs

To achieve lasting peace and prosperity, Thailand strongly supports the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission as a mechanism to ensure that post-conflict recovery and development will be sustained.

TIMOR LESTE
H.E. Mr. José RAMOS-HORTA, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

Timor-Leste strongly supports the creation of a Peace Building Commission that would play a critical role in post-conflict situations. The merits are sui generis. In view of our unique rich experience, Timor-Leste would be pleased to serve in this new body if our friends believe we can be useful.

TOGO
H.E. Zarifou AYEVA , Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission found

TONGA
H.E. The Honourable Mr. Siosiua, ‘UTOIKAMANU, Minister of Finance

We fully recognize that Post Conflict Peace building is vital to achieving sustainable peace, and support the establishment of a Peace Building Commission by the end of 2005.

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
H.E. The Honourable Knowlson GIFT, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Trinidad and Tobago also looks forward to participating in the discussions concerning the reform of the UN Human Rights machinery and on the pending issues relating to the Peacebuilding Commission.

TUNISIA
H.E. Mr. Abdelwaheb ABDALLAH, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

TURKEY
H.E. Mr. Abdullah GÜL, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

TURKMENISTAN
Her Excellency Mrs. Aksoltan ATAEVA, Chairperson of the Delegation
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

TUVALU
H.E. The Honourable Maatia TOAFA, Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Labour
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

UGANDA
H.E. The Honourable Sam KUTESA, Minister for Foreign Affairs

While the dream of the founding fathers of the United Nations was "to save succeeding generations form the scourge of war", conflicts remain a reality in today's world. For sixty years the United Nations has failed to live up to this expectation. Uganda therefore welcomes the establishment of the Peace Building Commission and a peace building support office. We hope that the December 31st 2005 deadline will be met to enable these vital organs help the United Nations effectively address conflict and make peace more sustainable.

UKRAINE,
H.E. Mr. Borys TARASYUK, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Another matter of significance that should enhance credibility of the United Nations is the creation of the Peace Building Commission. It is evident that any conflict resolution needs a complex approach. The institutional gap between prevention, settlement and post-conflict rehabilitation has to finally be eliminated.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
H.E. Mr. Rashid Abdullah AL-NOAIMI, Minister for Foreign Affairs

We also affirm that the challenges of the 21 Century which include poverty, illiteracy, epidemics, deteriorating environment, terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction are trans-boundary and pose grave threats to all of humanity. Therefore, while we supported the establishment of a peace building commission which will contribute to assisting countries recovering from civil and regional wars, we call for the utilization of our human cultures and beliefs in the joint efforts aimed at addressing these challenges. This should include convening an international conference on combating terrorism and its causes. The conference must provide a clear definition for terrorism, based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law, and distinguish between terrorism and the legitimate struggle of people against foreign occupation. At the same time, we confirm our support to the proposal presented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for establishing an international centre for combating terrorism.

UNITED KINGDOM,
H.E. The Right Honourable Jack STRAW, MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

The EU welcomes the Outcome as a whole, but is particularly pleased with progress in a number of areas: the Summit's headline on the need for more and better aid, and for development efforts to focus on meeting the Millennium Development Goals and promoting sustainable development; the condemnation of terrorism; the detailed mandate for the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission; the doubling of resources for OHCHR and the decision to create the Human Rights Council; the unprecedented recognition of the responsibility to protect; and crucial first steps towards a reformed UN Secretariat.

Progress was made at the Summit. The agreement to establish a Peacebuilding Commission will make a major contribution to a more coherent and better co-ordinated international response to the needs of countries emerging from conflict. It will help prevent conflicts from restarting and encourage countries to make the transition from violent instability to peaceful, sustained development. The EU is committed to seeing the Commission established by the end of the year.

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
Hon. Dr. Abdulkader SHAREEF, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

The institutional and operational requirement to bridge the transitional gap from peacekeeping to development, in the form of a Peace Building Commission is one of the main decisions in the current UN reforms. Africa needs the Commission. It should be operational as soon as possible. The peaceful outcome in Burundi, Somalia and soon in Sierra Leone and Liberia need a peace building mechanism during the transition from peacekeeping through reconstruction to development. The peace processes of both Burundi and Somalia have had tortuous paths, but finally have peace agreements and transitional governments. The Peace Building Commission should focus its attention on both Burundi and Somalia among its priorities.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Her Excellency Ms. Condoleezza RICE, Secretary of State

The United States welcomes the commitment of all leaders to establish a new Peace-Building Commission. Now, we must embrace the difficult task of implementing this vision. A Peace-Building Commission should plan for post-conflict missions before crises erupt. And it must help to coordinate reconstruction efforts after the fighting stops. In a world threatened by civil strife, the United Nations needs to be better prepared to help countries rebuild in the aftermath of conflict.

URUGUAY,
H.E. Mr. Tabaré VÁZQUEZ, President
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

UZBEKISTAN
H.E. Mr. Alisher VOHIDOV, Chairman of the Delegation

Only the renovated UN with its resources and potential is capable of consolidating collective efforts in solving urgent problems of the present day, in particular, in tackling new threats and challenges. In this context we support the creation of the Peacebuilding Commission with the purpose of taking necessary measures in preventing and eliminating the roots of expansion of conflict zones in the world.

VANUATU
H.E. The Honourable Sato KILMAN, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs

We have agreed on the establishment of the Peace Building Commission but I
hope more work can be done in combating the spread of terrorism, in particular
in identifying areas where international support and understanding is required.
It is rather insidious injecting so many resources into curing the problem without
really preventing it from emerging. The world therefore needs a spirit of Pacifism
if real peace is to prevail and to achieve this the United Nations needs moral
leadership

VENEZUELA (THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF ),
H.E. Mr. Alí RODRÍGUEZ ARAQUE, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference found to the Peace Building Commission

VIET NAM
H.E. Mr. NGUYEN DY NIEN, Minister for Foreign Affairs
No specific reference found to the Peace Building Commission

YEMEN
H.E. Mr. Abdullah ALSAIDI, Chairman of the Delegation
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

ZAMBIA,
H.E. Mr. Levy Patrick MWANAWASA, President and Minister for Defense
No specific reference to the Peace Building Commission

ZIMBABWE, H.E. Mr. Robert Gabriel MUGABE, President
No specific reference to Peace Building Commission