24 marca 2025 r. Polska wzięła udział w debacie otwartej Rady Bezpieczeństwa ONZ nt. operacji pokojowych.

Tekst wystąpienia wygłoszonego przez Michała Miarkę, Zastępcę Stałego Przedstawiciela RP przy NZ w Nowym Jorku, dostępny jest poniżej.

Ms. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,

I would like to thank Denmark for organizing this debate and briefers for their informative statements. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to raise some considerations in our national capacity.

Ms. President,

UN Peacekeeping is a force for good. Poland is proud of its longstanding contributions, since our first mission in Korea in 1953. Today, our participation in UNIFIL, the presence of military observers in other UN operations, and our contributions to the Peacebuilding Fund underscore this commitment. In our capacity as Vice-Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, we have consistently taken a proactive role in advancing these efforts.

The adaptability of peacekeeping operations relies on a flexible, context-specific approach to both conflict prevention and recovery. To achieve this, the Security Council should ensure targeted and flexible mandates with clear, achievable goals, including well-defined exit strategies and transition plans. Host nation ownership, which entails authorities and society, effective coordination with regional and local actors, are crucial to the success. And so is predictable and adequate funding, which is equally necessary, and deserving appropriate practical recognition in broadening the sense of ownership of all stakeholders - with EU member states providing over 40% or NATO Allies almost 70% of the peacekeeping budget.

To ensure mission design remains agile and responsive, it is essential to implement adaptive management practices, such as dynamic threat assessments, and strengthen peacekeeping’s capacity to address evolving security challenges, including cybersecurity, new forms of violence, and the growing threat of mis- and dis-information. These by now well-emerged threats undermine peace operations by destabilizing public perception, sowing division, and eroding trust in the peace process. Operations must be intelligence-informed, with robust accountability mechanisms in place. Ensuring peacekeepers' safety is crucial, as attacks on UN personnel destabilize missions and hinder peace efforts.

Ms. President,

A truly effective approach to peacekeeping demands a systemic perspective that recognizes the inherent interdependence of security and development. It is increasingly clear that there can be no sustainable peacekeeping without robust peacebuilding efforts. This necessitates fostering strong synergies between peacekeeping and peacebuilding initiatives, ensuring that as peacekeeping operations evolve or draw down, the critical work of peacebuilding continues, cementing gains and preventing a relapse into violence. Transitions are crucial, requiring careful planning and coordination to maintain momentum and build a foundation for lasting peace, which is why we especially welcome the PBC's written advice on Advancing Adaptability in UN Peace Operations.

Ms. President,

The Security Council must stand united in its commitment to global peace and security, not despite, but because of the complex challenges we face. Failure to enforce this only prolongs suffering, deepens insecurity, and puts the lives of civilians and peacekeepers at risk. The Security Council must remain resolute, compassionate, and unwavering in its mission to create a safer, more peaceful world for all.

Lastly, I would like to honor those who paid the highest price to UN service the peacekeepers. Their sacrifices echo in the hearts of those they saved, and their legacy is forever engraved in the history of the United Nations.

I thank you.