Il a souligné quatre défis qui se présentent au conseil, à savoir la prévention des conflits, le respect des codes internationaux des droits de l'homme, la poursuite de ceux qui enfreignent ces codes et, enfin, la question des instruments de guerre.
He identified four challenges facing the council. These include the prevention of conflict, the respect for international humanitarian and human rights law, the pursuit of those who would violate humanitarian norms and standards and, finally, the issue of the instruments of war.