Let me end by underlining that our discussion today forms part of the wider d...

Let me end by underlining that our discussion today forms part of the wider debate on gender issues and should also be seen in the light of the decision by the General Assembly to establish a United Nations composite gender entity (see General Assembly resolution 63/311). We look forward to an early proposal on the details of that entity, including regarding its cooperation with the relevant advisers and special representatives. The coherence of United Nations efforts with regard to gender issues should be ensured. We therefore expect the swift appointment of the new Under-Secretary-General. As the Swedish Ambassador said earlier today in his statement on behalf of the EU, we must not lose momentum on this matter.