Finally, my delegation stresses the importance of all parties in all situat...

Finally, my delegation stresses the importance of all parties in all situations preserving, strengthening and complying with the standards of international humanitarian law in order to ensure full respect for the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, as well as the absolute necessity of facilitating access for humanitarian workers and of ensuring adequate security for the fulfilment of their tasks. In this regard, dialogue with armed non-State groups should not be understood as a legitimization of such groups; rather, it should be sought in order to foster their understanding of and respect for international humanitarian law.