Mr. Chairman, Looking back at recent developments, I would like to complement the DPKO for the progress within public information for peacekeeping mission. Public information is key in that battle for the hearts and minds in the mission area. The United Nations needs to be up-front in public information when a mission is deployed. The effective employment of public information must function as an integral part of a peacekeeping operation. This is also of great importance for the safety and security of the personnel.
Public information is further an important tool in the post conflict peace-building phase.
It is also positive to note that lessons learned are now incorporated into new operations. It is important to fully exploit important lessons from past operations. And needs to be part of the routine procedures when looking at a new mission, both from a technical and from a political perspective. Denmark appreciates the steps taken by the Secretariat to achieve cross-departmental cohesion in peacekeeping missions. Mr. Chairman, Early warning is a necessary condition for effective preventive action.