Most honorable chair, guests and fellow delegates. On behalf of the Republic of Brazil, this delegation thanks all present nations for the opportunity we now have to work together, and we look forward to working with all delegations on the issues raised.
The unfolding events of the Europeans debt crisis and financial crisis have been destabilising for the whole world economy. With the EU being our largest trading partner, we are committed to the full recovery of all European countries willing to take necessary measures. We have strong ties the EU, In 2009 the European Economic and Social Committee met with the Brazilian Council for Economic and Social Development to discuss among other things our economic relationship, European economic growth, and the stability of the Euro. Our relations with the EU are still strong and on the 4th of October, 2011 Herman Van Rompuy, president of the European Council, said the EU and Brazil have closer and more comprehensive relations than ever before. Together, the EU and Brazil have decided to endorse a new joint action plan to guide cooperation for coming years. It is clear that our ties to the EU are strong, and we strongly support their economic recovery and stabilization.
The post-revolutionary period in the Middle East is an important era not only for the region, but for the whole world in general. Brazil believes in a sustainable rebuilding of democratic governments in countries such as Libya, Tunisia, Syria and Egypt. And, Brazil will make a contribution under the UN led efforts to help the Libyan people to rebuild and stabilise their country. On the same matter, Syria is a very pivotal country when looking at Middle East stability, and the last thing we want to do is to contribute to exacerbating tensions in what could be considered one of the most tense regions in the world. However, we still emphasise the importance of having democratic governments in those countries, for having a calm and a peaceful future for the region and for the transition to democracies to go smoothly.
Private security has been vital to maintaining public security within Brazil. These companies within Brazil often work collaboratively with government law enforcement agencies to fight against organized crime and the market for private security firms is large in Brazil as many citizens hire private protection. For these reasons, Brazil recognizes the importance of private security in maintaining peace and stability. However, Brazil also acknowledges the significance of regulation of private security firms. Brazil believes that its own experience with private security will help us all collaborate with other delegations to work constructively on this topic without forgetting its necessity in certain parts of the world.
Terrorism is an issue of global significance, and Brazil feels that it can contribute strongly to the global combat against terrorism. In April 2010, Brazil hosted a international conference regarding Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Systems and Their Development in a Changing World. A significant topic of debate was international cooperation to combat and crime and terrorism. Brazil also emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of terrorism as an effective method of prevention. The delegation of Brazil also believes that a specific definition of terrorism which can be applied universally could clarify terrorism on the international stage.
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