UN General Assembly
2012

found therein. It is very important that the international community make progress in preventing new conflicts and relapses into conflict in vulnerable countries. The Republic of Macedonia stands ready to offer its experience in the area of democratic institution-building, based on the Macedonian inclusive, democratic model of integration without assimilation. In that context, I wish to refer to the recent High-level Meeting on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels. The Republic of Macedonia attaches great importance to this issue, which is undoubtedly the basis of all democratic societies, and the report of the Secretary- General on the rule of law (A/66/749) has provided food for thought and further action. The Republic of Macedonia believes that inclusiveness is an important principle that needs to be implemented when it comes to the rule of law. The rule of law is multifaceted and should cover all stakeholders, especially civil society. The rule of law is incomplete and is impossible to achieve without respect for human rights. As the Secretary-General said in his statement at the opening