Draft Resolution L.15.Rev. 1

Brazilian delegation

Mr Chairman, allow me to take the floor to explain the affirmative vote of Brazil in Resolution A/C.1/58/L.15 Rev. 1, entitled “Improving the effectiveness of the methods of work of the First Committee to the maintenance of international peace and security”.

We appreciate the efforts of the initiators of this draft resolution to incorporate other delegations’ suggestions, including some of those we ourselves presented to them.

Brazil fully shares the grave concern expressed by the international community at the threats to international peace and security that have emerged in recent times.

We should not, however, lose sight of the persistence of very serious threats that have been present for a long time. Both new and existing threats should be addressed with determination by the First Committee.

Initiatives aiming at improving the effectiveness of the First Committee, including those referred to as “housekeeping,” should not be considered outside the broader discussions of the overall reform of the United Nations and revitalization of the General Assembly. The views expressed by the Secretary General and by the Heads of State and Government during the debate in the 58th General Assembly must be fully taken into account.

Articles 11.1 and 13.1 a) of the Charter of the United Nations clearly set forth the role of the General Assembly. These articles highlight the importance of the contribution of its First Committee to the maintenance of international peace and security, including the principles governing disarmament and the regulation of armaments, as well as to the promotion of international cooperation in the political field. In this connection Brazil fully supports the work that is being carried out by the Presidency of the current Session of the General Assembly.

In this understanding, Brazil joined the consensus on draft resolution L.15.Rev. 1

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