As the representative of the European Union will underscore in his statement,...

As the representative of the European Union will underscore in his statement, with which Luxembourg fully associates itself, 10 years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) we regret to note that the progress achieved in its implementation and in the mplementation of its follow-up resolution remains unsatisfactory. I should like to commend the very candid analysis contained in the Secretary-General's most recent report, in which he concludes that one of the main obstacles to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is the lack of a harmonized and coordinated approach in the context of a clear framework with concrete and specific objectives and a set of results indicators. We encourage the Secretary- General to pursue his intention to reforge the systemwide plan of action as a strategic planning tool. A significant role in that task must fall to the new United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.