BAN PLEDGES UN COMMITMENT TO STABLE, PROSPEROUS MALI IN MESSAGE TO BRUSSELS MEETING

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BAN PLEDGES UN COMMITMENT TO STABLE, PROSPEROUS MALI IN MESSAGE TO
BRUSSELS MEETINGNew York, May 15 2013 1:00PMThe United Nations is
committed to ensuring a stable and prosperous future for Mali,
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a message to a meeting in
Brussels devoted to restoring the West African nation to the path of
peace and security, good governance and long-term development.

"Addressing the crisis in Mali goes beyond addressing security
threats. It will require tackling deep-rooted political, social and
development challenges," Mr. Ban told the High-level Conference on
Support and Development of Mali, in a
<"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=6819">message
delivered by Rebeca Grynspan, Associate Administrator of the UN
Development Programme (UNDP).

"Mali's leaders must work together in the framework of an inclusive
national dialogue with the common goals of re-establishing the
legitimacy and full authority of the Malian State across its entire
territory; providing security and basic services for the population,
and ensuring that Mali's territory is not used as a platform for the
further emergence of extremism, terrorism and other threats to its
neighbours and itself," he added.

The conference was organized by the Governments of France and Mali as
well as the European Commission to better coordinate international
support as Mali emerges from its recent crisis.

Northern Mali was occupied by radical Islamists after fighting broke
out in January 2012 between Government forces and Tuareg rebels. The
conflict uprooted hundreds of thousands of people and prompted the
Malian Government to request assistance from France to stop the
military advance of extremist groups.

While security has greatly improved following the actions of French
and African military forces which helped push Islamists and other
militants out of the cities they had seized, much remains to be done
to restore Mali's constitutional order and territorial integrity.
While military operations and stabilization are essential, the UN has
consistently stated that political progress is the key to any lasting
solution.

Last month the Security Council approved a 12,600-strong UN
peacekeeping operation to take over from the African-led mission in
Mali on 1 July. The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization
Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is tasked with supporting the political
process in the country, in close coordination with the African Union
and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

The Mission will help the Malian authorities to implement the
transitional roadmap towards the full restoration of constitutional
order, democratic governance and national unity. This includes the
holding of elections in July, confidence-building and facilitation of
reconciliation at the national and local levels.

Mr. Ban noted that the upcoming establishment of MINUSMA demonstrates
the commitment of the international community to help Mali lay the
foundations for durable peace and security.

"We count on our Malian partners to use this opportunity to promote a
sustainable and inclusive political process that will lead to improved
governance, including elections – for which resources need to be
mobilized – national cohesion and reconciliation, and long-term
development.

To support the Government's efforts, the UN in Mali has prepared the
Joint UN Framework to Support the Transition, which defines the
collective and integrated response of the world body to the
Government's priorities.

The Joint Framework is aligned with the Plan for the Sustainable
Recovery of Mali, which contains 12 priorities reflecting the
commitment of Mali's authorities to restore territorial integrity,
promote inclusive growth and restore the country to the path of peace
and security, good governance and development.

The Framework targets the restoration of good governance and
sustainable peace while supporting access to basic social services,
noted the Secretary-General. It is also part of the broader UN
Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, which will soon be presented to the
Security Council and offers a coordinated response to the complex
issues facing the region.

Mr. Ban added that, in considering Mali's challenges, it is important
not to overlook immediate humanitarian needs, which are still
considerable and require urgent attention. "We must also focus greater
attention on gender issues and the needs of women in Mali, and on
resilience to economic and climatic shocks," he said.

"I count on the international community to provide coordinated support
to the Government of Mali, and I commend the efforts of ECOWAS Member
States and other African nations in contributing to ending the Mali
crisis and other crises in the region," he stated. "Enduring peace and
prosperity needs solidarity among neighbours."May 15 2013 1:00PM
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