UN General Assembly
2012

sessions, at least until the crisis has been overcome. Indeed, when we talk about the revitalization of the General Assembly, we think of a forum where all members of the international community have the opportunity to exchange ideas on the most important and urgent themes that have a global dimension and need a global response. In our opinion, the Organization should play a leadership role in the promotion of fair and inclusive growth, sustainable development and the elimination of poverty and hunger. The reform of the Security Council is part of a wider reform of the United Nations and remains a central theme of the activity of the General Assembly. Over the past few years, the Security Council has approved a growing number of peacekeeping operations and has been increasingly involved in extremely important issues concerning international peace and security. The reform of that body, based on the widest possible political consensus, is therefore necessary and must be carried out with the utmost commitment by all Member States. The Republic of San Marino is grateful to