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first: 1991-09-24
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“Two years ago the General Assembly, in its resolution 48/126, declared 1995 the United Nations Year for Tolerance. It occurs to me that the forefathers of the United Nations must have had the idea of tolerance deeply etched in their minds when they set the foundations of this unique endeavour. International reality reminds us how often we forget tolerance, how often we reject, proscribe or ignore others for what they are, think, say or do, or simply for existing. May this anniversary be a timely occasion to remember the need to reaffirm in our minds, in the education of our children and in our acts, tolerance, and, with it, the culture of peace.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“These meetings reflect the new and vigorous stage reached by multilateralism, which elicits universally accepted responses to the great currents of sustainable human development, and acts in strict conformity with the provisions of the Charter, under which the promotion of human welfare, development and dignity are harmonious 26 and mutually complementary priorities. We remain actively committed to work to achieve these priorities in the framework of the United Nations, thus renewing the commitment of 1945, towards which the current reform process will make a substantive contribution, with the same faith we had then, nourished by decades of cooperation. The year 1995 is not only the year that marks the half century of the United Nations.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“From a historical perspective, 50 years may not be many, but they are not insignificant in the life of an international organization that every day has to address numerous and complex issues. Today we find the United Nations committed to the solution of international crises which affect international peace and security, a far cry from the marginalization of the Organization during the cold war. The United Nations is actively involved in advances on great social issues by means of international conferences such as those of Vienna, on human rights; Cairo, on population; Copenhagen, on social matters; and Beijing, on women.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Emergency assistance activities and the subsequent stage of rehabilitation for development constitute a priority task for the United Nations. For this reason, in 1994 we proposed the “White Helmets” initiative, which aims to deliver assistance in cases of extreme urgency and to mobilize resources for specific instances of extreme poverty. We are pleased to note that the initiative was adopted by consensus in resolution 49/139 B, with the formidable support of 67 co-sponsors. In the future we will further define details of the initiative, which has already been implemented in very successful pilot projects in our region. We hope to extend this initiative to other parts of the world where even greater need is experienced.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Today no one can feel safe from the action of groups which are international in structure and very often rely on the active or passive support of certain States. Almost every day gruesome attacks reflect the reality of this new threat, which calls for a determined and unequivocal response by the international community. We have drawn this issue to the attention of the Security Council, and we are confident that as a result urgent action at the national, regional and international levels will be taken to promote legislative harmonization and cooperation in the judicial, police and even intelligence spheres, in order to halt this insidious manifestation of terror. However, the pressing challenges requiring international action are not restricted to the domain of security.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“We trust that the 1981 Convention on inhumane weapons will be strengthened as a result of the meeting to be held in Vienna in the next few days.For our part, in addition to supporting the Assembly resolutions on the subject, we have declared a unilateral moratorium on mine production, and with regard to a case which affects us directly — the mines planted by our armed forces on the Malvinas Islands in 1982 — we have offered our cooperation and financial help to the United Kingdom for their removal, which is proceeding with the greatly appreciated cooperation of the United States. Apart from the struggle for the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, new challenges to peace and stability, including international terrorism, have emerged.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Therefore, we look forward to the prompt conclusion of the comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty, without exceptions or permissible thresholds. Likewise, we hope that the Conference on Disarmament will address without delay the negotiation of a convention banning the production of fissionable material. It is encouraging to note the increased awareness of what the Secretary-General has rightly called the “international humanitarian crisis” of anti-personnel mines.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Over the past two years we have actively promoted such progress, being convinced that the contribution of the international community to the solution of its crises would be facilitated if all its members had more criteria and information on which to base their decisions. This matter is of undeniable importance, since the Security Council is the body ultimately entrusted with the maintenance of international peace and security. This requires that we proceed with the utmost care, searching relentlessly for consensus. This year has been marked by the positive contribution to international peace made here in New York, when the 179 States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), decided to extend it unconditionally and indefinitely. We are concerned about the ongoing nuclear-test programmes.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“This increase could be supplemented with a new procedure aimed at achieving a greater representativeness, which, by means of rotation mechanisms, would enable several of the most interested countries of different regions, as well as those which stand to wait many years before joining 25 the Council, to take part more regularly in its deliberations. We believe that those countries which are legitimately interested in taking part in the daily construction of a stable and peaceful world order could fulfil their aspirations in this way. Moreover, further changes in the procedure of the Council should be introduced in order to increase its transparency and strengthen the process of dialogue and exchange of information.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“If anything has been proved by the extended deliberations of the ad hoc Open- ended Working Group established for this purpose, it is the extreme difficulty of finding a formula, acceptable to everyone, that does not introduce imbalances into the region. In our delegation’s view, the fundamental task in this respect is to protect and improve the efficiency and expeditiousness of the Council. In order to achieve this, a careful, limited increase in the membership would be in order, should there be the necessary consensus.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Responding to these situations has not been an easy task, and at times the serious problems that have given rise to them have failed to receive full attention. Nevertheless, the Council’s response has confirmed on each occasion its character as the central and indispensable instrument for the maintenance of international peace and security. Our commitment to the work of the Council has not been limited to its discussions; it has extended to Argentina’s contribution to peace-keeping operations, the largest in our region. Our presence in the former Yugoslavia, in Cyprus, Mozambique, Haiti and Kuwait — to name but a few operations — is tangible proof of our concrete, and not just rhetorical, contribution to international peace and cooperation. In recent days much has been said about the process of reform of the Security Council.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“The dispute over the Malvinas Islands will not disappear as if by magic. The peaceful recovery of the exercise of full sovereignty over all the territories in dispute and the surrounding waters, and respect for the way of life of the islands’ inhabitants, are today part of Argentina’s Constitution, on which there was consensus across the entire political spectrum of my country. Only rational dialogue, without any a priori conditions from either party, will permit us to make progress towards the final implementation of the resolutions of the Assembly and of the Decolonization Committee. At the end of this year Argentina will conclude its term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. In our two years as a member we have witnessed numerous situations that have required an immediate response on the part of the Council.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“With regard to oil, given the non-renewable character of the resources and the existence of a consolidated international doctrine which proscribes the unilateral exploitation of disputed resources, we are reaching a temporary understanding that allows us to engage in further exploration and exploitation while avoiding the creation of new sources of tension which might discourage initiatives from the private sector. This very morning we and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Malcolm Rifkind, signed a joint declaration which will allow us to move forward together in this spirit. With respect to the inhabitants of the islands, I repeat our determination to guarantee total respect for their way of life, their culture, habits and institutions.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“We will not cite yet again the numerous resolutions in which the General Assembly and the decolonization Committee have categorically and repeatedly stated their position on this matter. Let me simply recall that all of these include a clear and direct appeal to the two countries involved — Argentina and the United Kingdom — to reach a negotiated settlement of this dispute. This appeal from the Assembly remains unheeded, despite the willingness we have constantly shown and the excellent relations that bind our two countries. This makes the issue even more baffling. In spite of this, we maintain a cooperative effort with regard to the exploitation of fishing resources in the area in an attempt to protect the biomass and at the same time ensure that significant economic activity continues.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“24 In Argentina, we place special emphasis on the following principles: good governance; the struggle against corruption; discipline in fiscal matters; accountability in the management of public finances; respect for human rights; legal equality for foreign investments; and full authority for institutions within the rule of law. These are the principles that form the framework designed to give a greater boost to economic activity as a necessary motor for the well-being of the Argentina people. This framework of recovery and harmony within Latin America, however, raises important issues which remain unresolved. In the South Atlantic, the dispute concerning sovereignty over the Malvinas, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime spaces has not yet been resolved.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Building upon political and economic stability, ambitious mechanisms for integration have been designed that contribute to consolidating the opening of our economies, the transparency of our markets, and the growth of commercial exchange with other regions — in short, the creation of the conditions necessary to secure a better future for our peoples. In our case, we have made the Southern Cone Common Market (Mercosur) a priority in our foreign policy, with the understanding not only that its strengthening will boost our economy and those of its member countries, but also, and most especially, that it is thanks to this open approach that the men and women of our country and our region can come together today in an atmosphere of economic growth after so many years of disillusionment and frustration.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“In just a few days, we will have the high honour of hosting the Fifth Ibero-American Summit, at which all the nations of our region, together with their respective mother countries, all linked by a common history and culture, will set an inspiring example of dialogue and cooperation in the search for solutions adapted to our present reality. It is precisely this reality and the prospects we envisage for it that make us look with optimism to a Latin American future based on democracy, peace and integration. The Argentine commitment to peace was recently demonstrated once again through the active exercise of the role mandated to us, together with Brazil, Chile and the United States of America, as guarantors of the 1942 Rio Protocol, in an effort to bring the peoples of Ecuador and Peru together once and for all.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“The case of Haiti warrants my particular consideration, since it deals with an issue that directly affects our region of Latin America and the Caribbean. Today, I would like to express the Argentine Government’s great pleasure at the successful process that culminated in the adoption of Security Council resolution 940 (1994). Only through that resolution could the Government legitimately elected by the Haitian people be reestablished — a Government which, with moving endurance and commitment, is restoring institutional normalcy and again moving ahead on the road to economic development. Argentina is proud of its character as a Latin American nation.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“We cannot forget our African brothers and sisters, who have been affected by situations in which political struggles and the survival of the least fortunate are combined in a most dramatic fashion. It is precisely in those situations that we must reaffirm our contribution and our solidarity, because we cannot remain indifferent to the suffering and deprivation of so many human beings without neglecting the commitments dictated to us by the Charter and imposed upon us by human solidarity. To the extent of our ability, we maintain our participation in the solution of such problems as those of Western Sahara, Mozambique and Angola, a neighbour country of ours in the South Atlantic with which we will cooperate actively in the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM III).”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“We hope that the peoples of the new republics of the Balkans can, once and for all, begin life again in peace after such enormous suffering, so much violence and so many unnecessary deaths. The Middle East has suffered the attacks of extremism; yet the peace process initiated in 1993 forges ahead. On behalf of the people and the Government of Argentina, I pay a tribute to the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian people, who, despite provocations and the legitimate grievances of those who suffer, have managed to fix their eyes on the future and continue the task of concluding agreements on each of the points that comprise the complex agenda for peace in the Middle East.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“This search must be translated into concrete facts which demonstrate on this anniversary, through the actions of each and every Member State, the extent to which we have faithfully respected the spirit and the letter of the Charter. At this historic moment, my country has chosen actively to involve itself in the resolution of serious international crises through the concerted action of the United Nations. The tragic situation in the Balkans has found Argentina present in solidarity, through its troops, in search of a space for dialogue and understanding after five years of blood and fire. Today we are witnessing the rebirth of hope, starting with the recent Geneva agreements and those that were signed yesterday.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“Our presence here at the fiftieth session of the General Assembly holds a very special meaning. On this occasion, we are not gathered here simply to reenact the annual ritual of exchanging views and official national positions on the principal problems that encumber the international agenda. These first 50 years during which the Organization has carried out its noble task have been marked by successes and disappointments. 23 As President Menem said in this very forum a year ago, the real situation in the world today offers a balance of light and shadow in which encouraging signs of convergence exist alongside other signs that seem to point to the persistence of injustice and disagreement. The search for a delicate balance of peace and security with development and social justice is the goal which we must constantly pursue.”
1995-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 50 (1995)
“A proper balance between budgetary control and the implementation of activities will enable us to achieve the financial consolidation needed to fulfil the goals set out in the Charter. In conclusion, we wish to reiterate our firm conviction that, despite the serious problems that still obtain, we are witnessing an encouraging development in the principles that in their time guided the founding fathers of the United Nations. Those ideals of universal peace today seem more within our grasp and in that context the Argentine Republic, a democratic and peace-loving nation, is genuinely willing to contribute to strengthening an international system based on law and justice, and guaranteed by the United Nations.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“I should like to refer to the deterioration in the Organization’s financial situation, which is so seriously affecting its regular activities and is endangering the normal functioning of peace-keeping operations. Reality tells us that the only way to solve the problem is the timely payment in full of the financial obligations of Member States. Such payment is a fundamental factor in restoring the financial soundness of the United Nations, but it is undoubtedly not the only one. We consider that it is indispensable for immediate steps to be taken to make the allocation and use of the Organization’s scarce resources more efficient, thus avoiding administrative disorder and possible irregularities or substandard management practices.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In the field of the environment and development, we continue to give high priority to the implementation of Agenda 21 and the Conventions on climatic change and biodiversity and to the use of the global environment facility as a financial mechanism for implementing environmental projects in the those and the related areas of marine pollution and the ozone layer. Argentina will participate actively in the International Conference on Population and Development to be held in 1994. We support the negotiating process now under way and we agree with the conceptual framework agreed upon for the programme of action in that field. We shall also participate actively in the World Summit for Social Development, and we stress the great importance of the negotiating process and of what is included in the Summit’s agenda.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Furthermore, in the opinion of the Argentine Government, there must be universal and complete freedom of the press, because this is a fundamental guarantee of respect for other essential human rights. Whatever excesses there may be in the exercise of press freedom are nothing compared with the awful drawbacks of policies that restrict that freedom. Argentina supports the restructuring of the United Nations economic and social system in order to increase its effectiveness and global credibility in that area.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The recent World Conference in Vienna ratified the universal and binding nature of respect for human rights. Today it is no longer possible to claim, as despotic governments have in the past, that the treatment States afford their citizens is exclusively an internal affair. It is a fact that the principle of absolute sovereignty has become relative and that the international community, acting within the framework of the United Nations, has laid the legal foundations for denouncing violations of human rights wherever they occur and for implementing specific measures to ensure that human rights can be exercised to the full. We therefore support the establishment of the post of High Commissioner for Human Rights.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“My Government reiterates its conviction that it is in everybody’s interest to establish normal relations between the islands and the continent. We reaffirm that Argentina and the United Kingdom are the only parties to the dispute, but we underline also our willingness to conduct a dialogue with the inhabitants of the territory because they deserve our consideration and respect. We are also aware of the weight their opinion carries in London. 28 General Assembly - Forty-eighth session The dialogue with the islanders has wide support in my country, and is a natural development in the civilized search for a solution to the conflict. It is important that the islanders themselves also understand that this is an inevitable step, because the only realistic alternative is to march forward together.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“As regards oil, there is still an impasse, both because of the rejection of a specific proposal for cooperation put forward by Argentina and because of the United Kingdom’s preference for acting unilaterally. We are still convinced that there is no realistic alternative to cooperation. We are sure that potential investors will also see it that way, because their situation would be highly uncertain and unstable in any other context. Argentina’s relationship with the islanders is an area in which there have been important developments in the last few months. Since the last session of the General Assembly, there have been communications between the inhabitants of the islands and Argentina. I personally have been in touch several times with some of them.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We therefore stand ready to do so. As I informed the Special Committee, our relations with the United Kingdom would be excellent but for the conflict in the South Atlantic, where apart from the central dispute there are problems in specific areas. However, within this overall picture, there has also been progress in some of those areas. We have made progress in reducing the security restrictions inherited from the 1982 conflict and we have reached a provisional understanding on fishing for 1993. We now have to negotiate a new agreement - which is being made difficult because of certain recent unilateral British jurisdictional decisions over the South Georgia and South Sandwich islands - that must necessarily reflect Argentina’s legitimate decision now to relate its own catch to the actual potential of the area.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“This is another of those world events that are on the point of crystallizing in the next few months, and whose importance is really much greater than we could have imagined even just a few months ago. I must mention once again the question of the Malvinas islands, just as we did a few weeks ago before the Special Committee on decolonization. I reaffirm Argentina’s well-founded and unequivocal sovereign rights over those territories and over the South Georgia and South Sandwich islands. The peaceful and negotiated recovery of the islands is a central and permanent issue in our foreign policy. The United Nations Special Committee on decolonization, at its recent session, adopted, for the first time without a vote, a resolution on this question, in which the parties are once again urged to start negotiations.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“I also reaffirm our express support for United Nations resolutions aimed at guaranteeing the territorial integrity of Kuwait and peace and security in the region. We will continue to support the recently adopted Security Council decisions that, in connection with this specific case, demand respect for the inviolability of the international border - that have already been defined - and the right of navigational access. As regards South Africa, we welcome, together with the rest of the international community, the recently adopted legislative measures aimed at guaranteeing free and fair elections next April and establishing the Transitional Executive Council. We continue to support the multiparty negotiating process towards a democratic, united and non- racial South Africa.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We are deeply concerned particularly about the serious consequences that civil and international armed conflicts have on children. We urge the international community as a whole to devote the utmost attention to this serious problem and to initiate with the greatest urgency appropriate assistance plans to alleviate the suffering of children, especially in situations like the one in Somalia or the former Yugoslavia. This question - like those concerning the family - should be given the greatest attention by organizations such as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). With respect to Cyprus, I reiterate our support for a prompt solution to the conflict, and we urge the parties to accept the plan developed by the Secretary-General’s mission of good offices.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We are contributing significantly to the work of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), a force that has helped save thousands of lives and has worked to prevent the intensification of conflict in the areas where it is deployed. Forty-eighth session - 28 September l993 27 We support the resolutions of the Security Council on this subject, and strongly condemn the practice of "ethnic cleansing" and other war crimes. Consequently, we support the establishment of an international tribunal to try those allegedly responsible for violating international humanitarian law. We particularly condemn the inhuman attacks on the civilian population in Bosnia and Herzegovina and reaffirm the need to reach an agreement acceptable to all parties involved, based on the principles of the London Conference.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We believe that cooperative security is a realistic and feasible proposal for Latin America, and we urge the countries of the region to give it special consideration. Latin America must enter fully into the new international context. In accordance with the Secretary- General’s ideas on the role of regional organizations as stated in his "Agenda for Peace", it should strengthen the contribution of the Organization of American States to the maintenance of international peace and security. Argentina shares with the rest of the international community the constant anguish caused by the conflict unfolding in the former Yugoslavia and supports efforts aimed at an urgent solution.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“There has been remarkable progress in the consolidation of a climate of peace and détente in Latin America as a whole, thanks to the restoration of democracy and to economic reforms. There is still one case about which we are concerned and about which we have repeatedly expressed our hope for profound change. The best option is to move forward in the same direction as the rest of the continent. Delays will only bring about more suffering for its people and more concern on the part of their Latin American brothers. The strengthening of a climate of harmony in Latin America requires new ideas leading to the development of a structure of regional security adapted to the present times and based on cooperation, balance and transparency.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Provided that the Haiti agreements are respected in their entirely, effective 30 October the Argentine Republic will contribute, in the framework of relevant Security Council resolutions, a field hospital to be used in the operation the United Nations and the OAS will conduct together to support the consolidation of democracy in that country. As regards El Salvador, we note with satisfaction the substantive progress represented by the peace agreements recently signed. We trust that the elections to be held next March will mark a decisive stage in efforts to consolidate democracy. We also express our support for the re-establishment of constitutional order in Guatemala and we encourage its people and Government to continue their efforts to strengthen democracy and the rule of law.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“This has increased its influence in the United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS), where it has played a constructive and effective role, for example in relation to the crisis in Haiti. Indeed, Haiti is a case in which we note the opening of a path towards democracy - albeit with certain difficulties. Argentina welcomes the agreement reached under the auspices of the United Nations and the OAS for the restoration of democracy in that nation, through the successful mediation of Mr. Dante Caputo, whose performance is a source of legitimate pride for my country.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The expansion and consolidation of democracy and economic and social growth have also been stimulated as a result of the strong impetus given to the process of regional integration. As regards the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR), Argentina expresses the firm political will and determination to contribute to its strengthening. In this context we must acknowledge the positive role of the Rio Group, which has been consolidated as an increasingly useful and trustworthy mechanism for dialogue, cooperation and consultation. The Group’s information and internal communication systems have been enhanced, which enables it to take unified positions on common problems.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The moratorium respected in practice by the nuclear Powers points to the existence of favourable conditions for the total ban of such tests. In the field of armaments, we support the United Nations Register of conventional weapons, to which we have recently supplied all the relevant information and data. We are particularly interested in the functioning of the Register in our own region; last March, in Buenos Aires, we organized, jointly with the United Nations, a very successful regional seminar on this very important subject. Latin America is now going through a promising stage. The climate of cooperation and harmony prevailing in the region contributes to political stability and economic development.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In addition, together with Brazil and Chile, we have promoted amendments to the Treaty of Tlatelolco that would strengthen that major agreement and make it effective; we hope that these will soon be approved by the Argentine Parliament. At the same time, Argentina has been admitted to the Missile Technology Control Regime, whose guidelines we have included in our domestic legislation, and is a member 26 General Assembly - Forty-eighth session of the so-called Australian Group. We are among the original signatories of the Convention on Chemical Weapons, and we participated actively in its drafting; we will soon start the proceedings for its legislative approval. We firmly support the negotiation, in the framework of the Conference on Disarmament, of a treaty to ban all nuclear tests.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In this context, we welcome the efforts of the office of the Secretary-General, as well as the initiative with respect to creating stand-by forces. The priority goal of peace also imposes on us a firm commitment to each State in the struggle against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This commitment is one of the main focuses of Argentine foreign policy. Hence, we have brought total transparency to the Argentine nuclear programme. With that aim in view, we and Brazil have signed an agreement on full-scope safeguards with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); we have already ratified it. In the same spirit, we have discontinued the missile project CONDOR II.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“At the same time, I am obliged to mention some issues that currently affect the normal development of the operations and that somehow limit the ability of Member States to participate to the extent they would desire. We consider it a priority to do as much as possible in order to guarantee the safety of the men and women who participate in peace-keeping operations. The arrears in the payment by Member States of their contributions and the subsequent delays in reimbursements to troop-contributing Governments have created very serious financial problems for those Governments. For that reason - and also because of their own domestic budget limitations - these countries find it ever more difficult to increase their contributions of troops and equipment. A mechanism should be established at once to find a solution.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Argentina, for example, resolutely and actively supports the system of collective security provided for in the Charter and the decisions of the Security Council. That support has been repeatedly demonstrated through concrete action in accordance with Council decisions, and in particular through our active presence in peace-keeping operations. At present, Argentina is participating in nine peace-keeping operations; in the last few months alone, we have pledged to send three new groups of our armed forces to Mozambique, Kuwait and Cyprus: a field hospital, a unit of engineers and an infantry battalion respectively. Argentina has the firm political determination to support United Nations peace-keeping operations, within its means.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Any changes in its structure should therefore be made solely on the basis of consensus, always respecting the principle of the sovereign equality of States, and taking care not to endanger its ability to fulfil effectively the responsibilities assigned to it by the Charter. Hence we must act with the utmost prudence, and on the basis of the aforementioned principle, in making changes that would introduce structural modifications, creating, for example, new categories of privilege. In any case, it would be counter- productive to ignore the position of those countries that have actively demonstrated their firm and continued support for the Council’s important work. Mr. Bull (Liberia), Vice-President, took the Chair.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The agreements reached can be considered as a breakthrough in that direction. They open the door to a global settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict, and that is why we rejoice at their attainment and firmly support them. We call upon all States, particularly those which have interests or influence in the Middle East, to join resolutely in the support that the circumstances require. The Republic of Argentina considers the maintenance of international peace and security as essential. Hence, my Government considers that the efficient functioning of the Security Council must be a priority for the Organization. Argentina has therefore clearly defined its position on an eventual restructuring of the Security Council. In our opinion, that body has recovered the role assigned to it by the Charter.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Forty-eighth session - 28 September l993 25 These agreements undoubtedly reflect the tenacious and intelligent diplomacy of the parties, the special contribution of Governments such as those of the United States, the Russian Federation and Norway and the support of the members of the Security Council; but, above all, they attest to the courage, intelligence and maturity of the peoples and leaders of Israel and Palestine. Today we wish to pay a tribute to all of them. Since its origin, the conflict in the Middle East has been of particular concern to Argentina, inter alia, because the Arab and Jewish communities in our country have always coexisted peacefully. That is why we have always hoped for peace and respected the need to avoid confrontation and achieve a just and lasting solution taking account of the interests of both parties.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Above and beyond these problems, this is also a time of hope and optimism; we are heartened by the expansion of democracy, the globalization of the concept of human rights, and the economic openness and reform in regions where state control once prevailed and where today the basis for freedom and the continual quest for peace is growing. Perhaps there is no better symbol of this hope and optimism than the historic agreement between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. The Arab-Israeli conflict has until now been one of the more disturbing issues in contemporary history and one of the greatest obstacles to peace and stability. The consequences of this prolonged and painful confrontation have been felt everywhere; hence all humankind rejoices at the agreements that have been reached.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“There are long-standing regional confrontations and frictions resulting from certain national, cultural or religious identities; ignored for long periods, they are now demanding their rights, and not always in a peaceful manner. Moreover, there are still sharp economic imbalances between nations and regions, as well as the serious risk that the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) negotiations will fail because some Governments insist on maintaining anachronistic protectionist policies that adversely affect the trade opportunities of countries such as Argentina.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“I congratulate Ambassador Insanally on his election. I have no doubt that he will conduct our work in a wise and balanced manner, in the same way as his predecessor, the then Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Mr. Ganev. Once again, we welcome the new Member States, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Monaco, Eritrea and Andorra. We also reiterate our gratitude to and support for the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros-Ghali, who with clear objectives and diplomatic efficiency has undertaken the new tasks of the United Nations in an international climate that is problematic but promising. Serious conflicts, such as that in the former Yugoslavia and the sensitive situation in Somalia, still remain, and are the object of the work and efforts of the United Nations.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)