Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. Colombia appreciates the convening of this open debate to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. I would also like to take this opportunity to especially congratulate Under-Secretary General Michelle Bachelet on her appointment as the first Executive Director of UN Women. I am grateful for her presence here today and for her comprehensive statement.