Given the adoption of resolution 1888 (2009) only a week ago, this meeting h...

Given the adoption of resolution 1888 (2009) only a week ago, this meeting has particular significance in demonstrating to the world at large the continued commitment of the Council to the empowerment of women in all its aspects. In this respect, I would like to commend Viet Nam's leading role in organizing this debate, as well as its efforts in preparing the resolution we have just adopted. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2009/465) and the Deputy Secretary-General for her briefing; both of these include valuable assessments and recommendations on how to improve the United Nations system as it pertains to the security of women. Finally, I wish to commend the efforts of the various United Nations entities, as well as those of the non-governmental and women's organizations working selflessly to achieve the goals of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). I particularly thank Ms. Mayanja,