UN Security Council
2033

United Nations S/RES/2033 (2012) Security Council Distr.: General 12 January 2012 Resolution 2033 (2012) Adopted by the Security Council at its 6702nd meeting, on 12 January 2012 The Security Council, Recalling all its previous relevant resolutions and statements of its President which underscore the importance of developing effective partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African Union, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant statutes of regional and subregional organizations, Reaffirming its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, Reiterating that cooperation with regional and subregional organizations in matters relating to the maintenance of peace and security and consistent with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, can improve collective security, Recognizing that regional organizations are well positioned to understand the causes of armed conflicts owing to their knowledge of the region which can be a benefit for their efforts to influence the prevention or resolution of these conflicts, Stressing the utility of developing effective partnerships between the United