Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5776th meeting, 6 Nov. 2007, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security"]

Reaffirms its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security; recognizes the important role of regional and subregional organizations in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts; emphasizes that the growing contribution made by regional and subregional organizations in cooperation with UN can usefully support the work of the Organization in maintaining international peace and security; recalls its determination to take appropriate steps to further the development of cooperation between UN and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security; encourages to strengthen and increase cooperation among them; stresses the potential role of regional and subregional organizations in addressing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons; welcomes the efforts undertaken by its subsidiary bodies with responsibilities in counter-terrorism to foster cooperation with regional and subregional organizations.

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