Mr. Jónasson (Iceland): Let me at the outset thank you, Sir, for conve...

Mr. Jónasson (Iceland): Let me at the outset thank you, Sir, for convening this open debate on women and peace and security to discuss the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The focus you have chosen for our discussion, “Responding to the needs of women and girls in post-conflict situations for sustainable peace and security”, is highly relevant and provides ample scope for reflecting on what the focus of our work should be in light of the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the resolution next year.