Allow me to express my delegation's thanks for your timely initiative, Mr. Pr...

Allow me to express my delegation's thanks for your timely initiative, Mr. President, to convene this open Security Council debate to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. This initiative under Uganda's presidency this month accurately reflects the relevance of this question for developing countries. I take this opportunity to welcome the presence of Under-Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet here today and reiterate our congratulations for her appointment as the head of UN Women. We wish her every success in her work and assure her of our cooperation in fulfilling her mandate.