Mr. President,
We appreciate the convening of this meeting, as well as the presentation of the report of the Peacebuilding Commission (A/76/678) and the reports of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding and sustaining peace (A/76/668) and on the Peacebuilding Fund (A/76/687).
Our delegation is firmly convinced that, in order to achieve sustained and lasting peace, a favorable international environment is required, based on respect for multilateralism and international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and on friendly and cooperative relations among countries.
Sustained peace requires the eradication of the root causes of conflict, particularly the problems of social and economic development that affect our nations, especially those of the South, as a consequence of the current unjust international order.
The full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, capacity building in developing countries and their equal access to technologies without discrimination, and the fulfillment of official development assistance commitments without preconditions would contribute to addressing these challenges.
Our country has traditionally supported peacebuilding activities from the early stages of PMOs to help post-conflict countries develop and strengthen their national sustainable development strategies.
National governments have the primary responsibility for implementing peacebuilding and peace-sustaining strategies. The role of the UN is to assist them in their efforts in this regard, as requested and within the framework of the functions and mandates granted to the various bodies of the United Nations.
This, as well as preventive diplomacy activities, early warning and UN mediation and good offices, must be carried out in accordance with the Charter of the Organization and with full respect for international law, as well as on the basis of the consent of the receiving State and respect for national ownership and priorities. It also requires unrestricted respect for the sovereign equality of States, the peaceful settlement of international disputes, the political independence of countries, the principle of non-interference in their internal affairs and the rejection of the threat or use of force. Only in this way will it be possible to support, in an objective and impartial manner, the consolidation and maintenance of peace.
Mr. President,
We join the call for increased funding for United Nations peacebuilding and peacekeeping activities. Decisions must be taken to ensure sufficient, predictable and continuous funding for these activities. At the same time, such activities must not divert or affect the resources allocated to development.
Our country, a staunch supporter of peace and proud to belong to the Latin American and Caribbean region, proclaimed a Zone of Peace, will continue to honor our commitments by virtue of that momentous declaration.
Thank you.