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Ministerial Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/h1>\n
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23 September 2017<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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– As delivered –<\/em><\/h4>\n

Statement by H.E. Mr. Miroslav Laj\u010d\u00e1k, President of the 72nd<\/sup> Session of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Assembly, at the Ministerial Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

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Secretary-General, Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen.<\/p>\n

Thank you for inviting me to address you today. In particular, I want to thank His Excellency, Alan Peter S. Cayetano, for convening us here. I congratulate the Philippines for the success of the 30th<\/sup> ASEAN Summit in Manila.<\/p>\n

Last July, the General Assembly adopted a resolution to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.<\/p>\n

ASEAN is made up of diverse members \u2013 and diverse people. But half a century of intra-ASEAN harmony has shown the strength in such diversity. The international community has learnt much from the \u201cASEAN Way\u201d and the \u201cSpirit of ASEAN\u201d<\/p>\n

Honorable Ministers,<\/p>\n

I want to talk today about ongoing cooperation between the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and the ASEAN. And I want to highlight opportunities to strengthen it.<\/p>\n

ASEAN-Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ relations started with economic cooperation in the early 1970s. This trend has not only continued, but it has deepened and expanded. It now spans all three pillars of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s work.<\/p>\n

We have a strong framework for this cooperation. This is seen mainly through the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Partnership between ASEAN and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. In 2016 we began the Plan of Action to Implement the Joint Declaration. Early progress has been seen. We have worked to enhance complementarities between the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and the 2030 Agenda. And I am confident we will see more before the Plan concludes in under four years\u2019 time.<\/p>\n

There have been other exciting examples of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ-ASEAN cooperation. One of them even happened right before this meeting, with the launch of the \u2018My World Survey\u2019 by ASEAN and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDP.<\/p>\n

ASEAN\u2019s role in the international community goes beyond activities in New York. Many ASEAN countries have deployed blue helmets and other personnel to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ peacekeeping operations overseas. Additionally, there has been close cooperation between Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ country teams, regional offices or ESCAP, and ASEAN members.<\/p>\n

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The international community has learnt much from the \u201cASEAN Way<\/strong>\u201d and the \u201cSpirit of ASEAN<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

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Honorable Ministers,<\/p>\n

I would like to outline some areas which are high on ASEAN\u2019s agenda, and are also main priorities for my Presidency.<\/p>\n

First, migration. The negotiation of the first Global Compact on Migration will be a big test for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Valuable work has been carried out through the \u201cASEAN\u00a0Declaration\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0Protection\u00a0and Promotion of\u00a0the\u00a0Rights\u00a0of\u00a0Migrant\u00a0Workers\u201d. I also commend ASEAN for seeking broader regional solutions to migration challenges with other partners. I hope to draw from your experiences as we work towards our September goal.<\/p>\n

Second, sustaining peace. Conflict prevention and mediation must be at the core of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s work. And we need to work harder to address root causes of conflict. Under my Presidency, a high-level event on Sustaining Peace will be convened in April 2018. I will be counting on ASEAN to commit to preventive diplomacy, and to contribute lessons learned and best practices.<\/p>\n

I also look forward to supporting the newly-established Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Office of Counter-terrorism, which will contribute to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s broader efforts to promote conflict prevention, sustaining peace and development<\/p>\n

Third, maintaining momentum around the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. 5 members of ASEAN presented their Voluntary National Reviews at the High-Level Political Forum. 2 more members have expressed willingness to do so. This shows your commitment to implementing the promises we have made.<\/p>\n

Mobilizing young actors for Sustainable Development is also a priority for me. People between 15 and 29 make up more than a quarter of the ASEAN population. So, I\u2019m sure I can learn a lot from your experiences.<\/p>\n

And, finally, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ reform. This will be a major item for the 72nd<\/sup> Session. ASEAN members\u2019 views will help to make the United Nations stronger and fit for purpose.<\/p>\n

ASEAN leaders and ministers stood before the General Assembly this week. They outlined their visions, which centered on people. And they reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism.<\/p>\n

I stand ready to cooperate and work with ASEAN, as it continues to promote regional peace, stability and prosperity.<\/p>\n

Let us ensure that the ASEAN Way, and ASEAN Spirit, act as inspiration for our work over the next session.<\/p>\n

Thank you. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Statement by H.E. Mr. Miroslav Laj\u010d\u00e1k, President of the 72nd Session of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Assembly, at the Ministerial Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":202,"featured_media":121657,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

As delivered<\/em><\/h4>

Remarks by H.E. Mr. Peter Thomson,\u00a0<\/strong>President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly, at the\u00a0Annual American Bar Association Meeting\u00a0<\/strong>Showcase Luncheon<\/strong><\/h2>

10 August 2017<\/strong><\/h3>

\u00a0<\/p>

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

\"American<\/a>Mark Alcott, ABA Representative to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ<\/em><\/p>

Visiting Presidents and Members of Foreign Bar Associations<\/em><\/p>

Distinguished guests
Ladies and Gentlemen,<\/em><\/p>

I acknowledge the honour of being asked to speak at the Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association, and I thank the President of the American Bar Association and the other organizers of today\u2019s event for the invitation.<\/p>

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is a house that from its outset has been steeped in the influence of international legal professionals \u2013 whether on diplomatic delegations, within the staffing cohort, or amongst the experts who play such instrumental roles in helping the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ advance the rule of law across the world.<\/p>

Indeed, since its establishment in 1945, the promotion of justice and the rule of law has been a golden thread running through the work of the United Nations in pursuit of its three founding pillars \u2013 the maintenance of peace and security, the protection of human rights, and the advancement of development.<\/p>

The logic behind this golden thread is clear.<\/p>

For the 71 peacekeeping operations that have been established since the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s foundation, and for the nearly 100,000 peacekeepers currently deployed by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ across the world, the promotion of the rule of law is at the very heart of their efforts to build and sustain international peace.<\/p>

And then in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s work to promote and protect human rights everywhere, the ending of discriminatory laws, the promotion of fair and transparent processes, discouraging violations, and fighting impunity is fundamental.<\/p>

And through \u00a0the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s efforts to achieve sustainable development to build effective institutions, lift public trust in government, and ensure equal access to justice, we make our stand for a just, peaceful and prosperous world.<\/p>

For over seven decades now, the United Nations has been at the forefront of global efforts to promote the rule of law across our world.<\/p>

The International Court of Justice \u2013 the principal judicial organ of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ \u2013 has increasingly become the forum of choice for a growing number of States to peacefully settle their international disputes.<\/p>

The establishment of legal bodies such as the International Criminal Court, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, have been critical steps in the global fight against impunity and for ensuring justice for victims of crimes perpetrated during war.<\/p>

Meanwhile, the increasing number of international courts and tribunals focused on specialized areas of law, including human rights, law of the sea, and trade law, point to a growing understanding among Member States of the importance of an international rules-based order.<\/p>

For all of these accomplishments, we are confronted by a conundrum: how to precisely quantify to the global public the importance and the success of each of these achievements.\u00a0 Especially since these achievements belong to humanity as a whole and are seldom celebrated.<\/p>

We ponder how many conflicts have been prevented?<\/p>

How many lives have been saved?<\/p>

How much people have had their sense of hope restored through the acknowledgement of crimes perpetrated against them, and the rendering of international justice?<\/p>

Far too often \u2013 as with much of what the United Nations does \u2013 it is the shortcomings and failures that receive widespread attention, with little acknowledgement of achievements, particularly in averting even graver tragedies.<\/p>

Indeed, in our current global landscape, characterized by an unprecedented pace of change, and the fears that arise in times of great uncertainty, we are seeing in some parts of the world an instinct to withdraw from international engagement and to revert to nationalistic tendencies.\u00a0 That tendency even extends to a questioning of the importance of the rule of law, both within national boundaries and at international levels.<\/p>

In a world facing complex global security challenges, including the worst humanitarian and refugee crisis since World War II, shifting global dynamics, unprecedented technological advancement and population growth, widening inequality, climate change, and large-scale environmental degradation, the importance of international law becomes greatly elevated.\u00a0 That point cannot be overstated.<\/p>

These are the times when more, not less, needs to be done to strengthen the rule of law at national and international levels.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

I would like to make a further point that emphasizes the role of the United Nations in strengthening the rule of law in these challenging times.<\/p>

The decision by world leaders at the United Nations in September 2015 to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was a major milestone in our efforts to build a world of sustainable peace and justice.<\/p>

Based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda seeks to shift humanity\u2019s current trajectory away from its current course towards unsustainability, towards a future that is safe, secure and prosperous for all.<\/p>

Premised on the commitment\u00a0 to \u2018leave no one behind\u2019, the SDGs stand to transform our world by breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty; building peaceful societies; increasing global prosperity; achieving gender equality; protecting our natural environmental, and averting the worst impacts of climate change \u2013 all by 2030.<\/p>

Critically, it dedicates our efforts towards the promotion of\u00a0 the rule of law across the world.<\/p>

Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda specifically seeks to \u2018promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels\u2019<\/em>.\u00a0 Goal 16 is underpinned by specific targets by which to measure success.<\/p>

I emphasize that the SDGs are integrated and mutually-reinforcing in nature, and that the 2030 Agenda inherently places peace, human rights, justice, and strong institutions as a fundamental requirement to achieve sustainable development.\u00a0 The Agenda recognizes an international rules-based order as indispensable for achieving a just, peaceful and prosperous world.<\/p>

It is obvious to all, that achieving this reality will require all stakeholders \u2013 Governments at all levels, civil society, the private sector, and grassroots organizations \u2013 to work together in new and innovative ways.<\/p>

The Ocean Conference held here at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ in June of this year was a prime example of such partnership and innovation in action. With around 6,000 participants from Governments, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system, civil society, the scientific community, academia, and the business sector, nearly 1,400 voluntary commitments for action were made in the cause of reversing the cycle of decline in which the Ocean is currently caught.<\/p>

It is in The Ocean Conference\u2019s positive spirit of common purpose, that action must now be taken to build on the inter-linkages between the SDGs. We must pursue cross-cutting actions across the SDGs to strengthen the rule of law, peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development.<\/p>

And in this regard, I commend the American Bar Association and visiting members of foreign bar associations for your dedicated efforts to strengthen justice systems, to improve governance, and protect human rights across the world.<\/p>

In particular I mention the work being undertaken through the Rule of Law Initiative to promote legal education, improve access to justice, address land and resource governance, fight human trafficking, and support survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.\u00a0 This work is essential not only for promotion of the rule of law, but for achieving peaceful and inclusive societies, and accelerating SDG implementation.<\/p>

I encourage you to do all you can to further support this work \u2013 at home and abroad \u2013 as a critical component of sustainable development.\u00a0 With the American Bar Association representing a network of over 400,000 attorneys, you have a huge opportunity to bolster Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ efforts in our common aim of advancing the rule of law.<\/p>

I encourage you all to continue supporting the development, understanding, and dissemination of international law.<\/p>

I encourage you to continue your capacity-building, legal education and training assistance across the world.<\/p>

And I urge you to assist in the fight against corruption and organized crime, building robust legal frameworks, ensuring equal access to justice, supporting accountable institutions, and promoting inclusive and representative decision-making at all levels.<\/p>

Ladies and Gentlemen,<\/em><\/p>

In our interconnected world, international law shapes our daily lives \u2013 from internet governance and air travel, to international trade and environmental protections.<\/p>

We must continue to work together to build global understanding of international law as an enabler and a pre-requisite of peace, justice and development, and to promote the rule of law everywhere.<\/p>

I thank you for your attention.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[69,53],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-121473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-statements","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"\nMinisterial Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - General Assembly of the United Nations<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/pga\/72\/2017\/09\/23\/asean-ministerial-meeting\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ministerial Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - General Assembly of the United Nations\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Statement by H.E. 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