There has been much discussion about the importance of peacebuilding in different forums throughout the course of this year. Member States have been engaged in the review of the Peacebuilding Commission, and we commend Ireland, Mexico and South Africa on their leadership of our efforts in that regar…
Australia, as a strong supporter of the Kimberley Process, traditionally co-sponsors the resolution thereon. We consider it important that the General Assembly be appraised of the work of the Kimberley Process in its efforts to curb the trade in conflict diamonds.
Unfortunately, this year’s resolut…