My delegation would like to take this opportunity to welcome the appointment ...

My delegation would like to take this opportunity to welcome the appointment of Ms. Bachelet. This move was a demonstration of the firm commitment of United Nations Member States and the Secretary-General to achieving the objectives and goals of advancing the equal participation and full involvement of women in the maintenance and promotion of peace and security. We would like to assure Ms. Bachelet of our full cooperation and support in the fulfilment of her mandate. We appreciate the Security Council's invitation to UN Women to contribute regularly to its work on women, peace and security. We are convinced that the new entity will be very strategic in coordinating women's efforts in peacebuilding and the prevention of sexual violence in conflicts.