Today, the Security Council and the General Assembly unanimously adopted twin resolutions with identical wording on the review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture (Peacebuilding Architecture Review – PBAR). The negotiation process was led by the Permanent Representatives of Slovenia and Egypt, Ambassadors Samuel Žbogar and Osama Abdelkhalek. The adoption of the resolutions and the agreement on strengthening the effectiveness of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture marked the successful conclusion of nearly one year of negotiations.

In the context of multilateralism under pressure, the two separate resolutions with identical wording – the Security Council resolution and the General Assembly resolution – focus on practical aspects of strengthening the UN Peacebuilding Architecture and making it more effective on the ground. The resolutions confirm the UN’s long-standing commitment to conflict prevention and peacebuilding. They emphasize that these efforts are based on the mutual reinforcement of development and human rights, and the maintenance of international peace and security. They also highlight the primary responsibility of Member States for preventing conflicts and addressing their root causes. It is important that the concerned Member States retain national ownership of all processes.

“The unanimous adoption of both resolutions is a remarkable success given the current situation – geopolitical upheavals in the world and the financial crisis of the UN. We received the votes of all members of both the Security Council and the General Assembly. The nearly year-long negotiations that we conducted with my Egyptian colleague were demanding, but in the end, we ensured a renewed basis for strengthening the entire UN system for conflict prevention and peacebuilding at the national level,” said Ambassador Samuel Žbogar after the vote in the two most important UN bodies.

The 2025 review is the fourth since the establishment of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture in 2005. The formal intergovernmental review process began on 13 January with the appointment of the Permanent Representatives of Slovenia and Egypt to lead the process.

In the first months of this year, the co-facilitators carried out intensive preparations and thorough discussions with all country groups. They participated in numerous events and discussions focused on specific aspects of the existing peacebuilding architecture and its strengthening. On this basis, they prepared the first draft of identical resolutions in June, followed by several rounds of negotiations. The process culminated in today’s unanimous adoption of the resolutions by the Security Council and the General Assembly.

Peacebuilding involves long-term efforts to prevent the outbreak, escalation, continuation and recurrence of conflicts by addressing their root causes and strengthening the foundations for sustainable peace. It involves more than just ending conflicts, as it also focuses on preventing them and creating political, social and economic conditions that will enable lasting peace and help society build its own resilience.

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