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Remarks to Security Council open debate on United Nations Peacekeeping: A Multidisciplinary Approach
We are honoured to have the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan here to preside over this important debate and we thank you for this initiative. Pakistan is the single largest troop contributor to United Nations peacekeeping. Its…
Remarks at Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremony to Honour Fallen Peacekeepers
I am honoured to award the Dag Hammarskjöld medal to 103 peacekeepers who died while serving the United Nations in 2012. I am deeply saddened to report that this marks the fifth year in a row that more than 100 peacekeepers…
Remarks at wreath-laying ceremony on the International Day of Peacekeepers
Please join me in observing a moment of silence in honour of all peacekeeping officers who have lost their lives while serving the United Nations. Thank you. Today we honour the 111 heroes who died last year while serving…
Remarks at the China Peacekeeping Military Training Centre
I have seen the bravery of Chinese blue helmets helping struggling communities around the world. China provides more peacekeepers to the United Nations than all of the four other permanent members combined. I applaud this…
Remarks at inauguration of Centre for International Peace and Stability
Assalam Alaikum. May ya haan aakar bahut khush hoon! [I am so happy to be here.] It is a great honour and privilege for me on the occasion of my visit to Pakistan to participate in the inauguration ceremony for this Centre…
Remarks at Security Council Open Debate on Trends in United Nations Peacekeeping
I thank the Russian Federation for providing this important opportunity to collectively examine trends in UN peacekeeping. Mr. President before I read my official statement, I would like to thank you for your very kind words…
Remarks to the Security Council on Peace Operations: The UN-AU Partnership and it's evolution [as delivered]
Merci, Monsieur le Président, et merci au Gouvernement tchadien, d’organiser ce débat sur les opérations de paix et le partenariat entre les Nations Unies et l’Union africaine. Monsieur le président, si vous le permettez, je…
Deputy Secretary-General's Closing Remarks at Chiefs of Defence Conference [as prepared for delivery]
I am honoured to be here today at the closing of this first Conference of Chiefs of Defence ever held at the United Nations. I understand you have had a fruitful meeting. I am encouraged by your discussions. There is wide…
Remarks to the Chiefs of Defence Conference
I am pleased to welcome you to this historic conference. Never before have so many Chiefs of Defence gathered from every region on earth for the same purpose. I call on you to make this event truly momentous by helping the…
High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations review of United Nations peace operations
On 31 October 2014, I convened a High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations to undertake a thorough review of United Nations peace operations today and the emerging needs of the future. I invited this panel to take a…