The Secretary-General emphasizes that we need to increase the number of women...

The Secretary-General emphasizes that we need to increase the number of women who serve as mediators, special representatives, special envoys and peacekeepers around the world. My Government commends the Secretary-General for his leadership and his efforts to increase the number of women in senior United Nations positions. We hope that these appointments will continue to increase. We also commend Member States such as Jamaica and India for ensuring that women figure prominently in their peacekeeping contingents.