UN General Assembly
2010

to suffer from mental restlessness and discontent. We seem not to have found the formula for peacekeeping and peacemaking within nations, even after 60 years of searching. Keeping the peace and building peace are critical components of sustainable development worldwide. But peacekeeping goes far beyond civilian conflict. We are pleased to note that there is now acceptance of the relationship between such non-traditional security issues as poverty and health, on the one hand, and conflict on the other. Maybe with that new understanding we will help find a solution. We understand that the United Nations is incapable of solving all the world’s discordant issues and that the best solutions for conflict are home-grown. However, there are identified areas where the United Nations can realistically make a difference. Where this is the case, we need to strengthen the role of the United Nations in the promotion of peace and economic development. In this regard, and while keeping our goals realistic, we look forward to Security Council reform. We need an equitable international system and a more balanced approach to international security.