Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 6165th meeting, 22 July 2009, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "Post-conflict peacebuilding"]

Emphasizes the critical importance of post-conflict peacebuilding as the foundation for building sustainable peace and development; emphasizes the importance of national ownership and the need for national authorities to take responsibility as soon as possible for re-establishing the institutions of Government; stresses the need to draw upon and develop existing national capacities at the earliest possible stage; emphasizes the need for the UN system to strengthen strategic partnerships with the World Bank and other international financial institutions; recalls its resolution 1645 (2005) and recognizes the important role of the Peacebuilding Commission; reaffirms that ending impunity is essential; underlines the key role women and young persons can play in re-establishing the fabric of society; reaffirms the role of regional and sub-regional organizations; recognizes the importance of launching peacebuilding assistance at the earliest possible stage.

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