Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 6347th meeting, 26 June 2010, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security"]

Reaffirms its commitment to the Charter of the UN and international law, and to an international order based on the rule of law and international law; supports the peaceful settlement of disputes and reiterates its call upon Member States to settle their disputes by peaceful means; calls upon States to resort also to other dispute settlement mechanisms, including international and regional courts and tribunals; reaffirms its strong opposition to impunity for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law; considers sanctions an important tool in the maintenance and restoration of international peace and security; remains committed to ensure that fair and clear procedures exist for placing individuals and entities on sanctions lists and for removing them; welcomes the establishment of the Rule of Law Coordination and Resource Group; requests the Secretary-General to provide a follow-up report within 12 months.

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