UN General Assembly
2011

sustainability of peace and stability. Peace that is imposed without consulting all parties to conflicts cannot be sustainable. Bias and abuse of military power to influence the outcome of mediation in conflicts will quickly erode the credibility of the United Nations as an honest mediator and will reinforce perceptions of ulterior motives. The Kingdom of Lesotho is a strong believer in the principle of subsidiarity. It is common knowledge that the primary role in the maintenance of international peace and security reposes in the Security Council. However, cooperation and coordination between the Council and regional organizations, in terms of Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter, is key to resolving conflicts speedily. The United Nations must empower and support the efforts of regional structures and organizations, which in all cases have a comparative advantage in mediating. However, the Security Council can better discharge this function only if it is more representative of the membership of the United Nations. A more representative Security Council will take into account all our aspirations, and its decisions will command