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Argiiello

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first: 2007-06-22
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“However, this is a complex and multidimensional problem involving security, conflict prevention and resolution, crime prevention and humanitarian and development issues, among other dimensions. It also calls for joint action by the States, intergovernmental organizations and civil society, at all levels. The report of the Secretary-General stresses the need for the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Peacebuilding Commission consider ways to increase and improve their interaction on questions linked to this matter, with a view to promoting the formulation of long-term conflict prevention and peacebuilding strategies, and in order to identify existing links among the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, the illicit exploitation of natural and other resources and armed conflict.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“At the same time, small arms seem to be the weapons of choice in most of the conflicts addressed by the Security Council. The wide availability of such arms and their ammunition in many regions is one of the main causes of insecurity and poverty, as well as a factor that fuels many conflicts. For that reason, we believe that synergies between United Nations arms embargoes and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration activities should be strengthened. It is almost nine years since the Security Council first addressed the question of small arms; yet we still have a great deal to do in our efforts in prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“Mr. Argiiello (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): As we have been asked to be brief, I will start by merely thanking the Security Council for the opportunity to take part in this open debate. I wish also to say how much we appreciated Ms. Hannelore Hoppe's introduction of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/258). Delegations know how sensitive this question is and how much importance my delegation attaches to it, as demonstrated during our most recent membership of the Council. Thus, after quite some time, it is good to see that this organ has renewed its interest in this question and has convened this meeting. Previous speakers have been eloquent in their reflections on this problem, which is becoming increasingly urgent. The threat posed by the illicit trade in small arms is a matter of concern to the entire international community.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“Perhaps further attention should be given to strengthening relations with international organizations of the United Nations system with specific competencies in the mentioned areas, for example maritime or aerial security. We also believe that the work of CTED, the Counter-Terrorism Committee and INTERPOL could be further enhanced in light of resolution 1699 (2006), an aspect that perhaps could have been considered in further detail in the document.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“As he indicated, the mandate review in accordance with the Security Council resolution will allow us to take stock of the new institutional and operational arrangements submitted for our consideration, which should be accompanied by in-depth political action to resolve the political problems underlying terrorism, in particular the conflict in the Middle East. We should not neglect to point out that more emphasis could be given to the work to ensure compliance with human rights in the fight against terrorism, especially with regard to the Counter- Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) and the Special Rapporteur on this subject. This is an essential aspect to which Argentina has always attached great importance. We support the proposals regarding personnel, especially the need to have experts of diverse disciplines.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“We remain committed to bringing to justice the perpetrators of these tragic acts. My country regrets that no progress has been made in the work of the Sixth Committee's working group charged with finalizing the negotiation of the comprehensive convention on the fight against terrorism. We believe that if we had had that legal instrument during the past months it would have allowed us to better frame and identify the barbaric terrorist acts that we referred to and to prosecute those responsible and condemn them legally and politically. The convention must be finalized, even more so now, after the adoption of the United Nations Counter- Terrorism Strategy that was approved by the General Assembly, which is to be revised this year. We align ourselves with the statement made today by the Ambassador Heller of Mexico on behalf of the Rio Group.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“Mr. Argiiello (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to start by expressing my delegation's great appreciation for this opportunity to participate in the work of the Council in these open debates, which allow us to express our positions and, above all, allow countries not Council members to interact with the Council. For reasons of time, I have decided to shorten my statement, but copies of the original will be distributed. Allow me, Mr. President, to thank you for this opportunity to comment on the latest developments in the legal and political activities of the Security Council with regard to the issue of threats to international security caused by terrorist acts. Argentina has been victim of bloody attacks in its own territory. This week is another sad anniversary of the attack on the Embassy of Israel.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“We also reiterate our readiness to continue to cooperate with the Working Group chaired by the delegation of France, as we did from 2005 to 2006 as an elected member of the Council and as we reiterated recently through the submission of our 2007 national report and our support for the adoption of concrete steps towards improving the life of children who are being affected daily by the consequences of conflict.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Violations of the rights of children in situations of conflict not only affect peace and security, they also have dire consequences for the present and future development of affected societies. The heightened vulnerability of those children makes them easy targets when it comes to increasing the number combatants, as well as regards forced labour and sexual exploitation. The exploitation of children, either in an armed conflict or in any other situation is unspeakable, inexcusable and an affront that goes to the very heart of the common values that all our societies share. Argentina therefore reiterates its ongoing commitment to the protection of children from all forms of violence.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Thus, it is necessary to consider their incorporation into the mandates of all relevant future peacekeeping missions and political missions. Sixthly, it is necessary to strengthen disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes so that victims have a real opportunity to rejoin society with sufficient funding and practical efficient mechanisms that produce sustainable results in the long term. Combating impunity and finding justice are at the heart of any effective response to prevent and end violations of human rights in any situation. In that regard, we believe it is essential to explore all means of bringing perpetrators to justice. That includes the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court in appropriate cases.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Fourthly, the Security Council must incorporate into the mandate of the Working Group those situations where may arise any of the six categories of grave violations: the recruitment and use of child soldiers, rape and other grave sexual violence, the killing and maiming of children, abductions, attacks against schools or hospitals, and denial of humanitarian access to children. Fifthly, we have confirmed the valuable contribution that the presence of child protection advisers can make in terms of obtaining timely and precise information that allows for the prompt undertaking of promotion activities and a rapid response to diverse situations in order to protect children affected by armed conflict, as well as contributing to their prevention.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We are persuaded that the presidential statement to be adopted by the Council at the end of this debate will serve that purpose. Secondly, it is necessary to deepen the political and financial commitment of Member States in support of the monitoring and reporting mechanism and to keep it operational in all situations of armed conflict. Thirdly, it is imperative to achieve the full implementation of all monitoring and reporting mechanisms on children affected by armed conflict of the Working Group, as provided for in resolution 1612 (2005).”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In that regard, we note that, in spite of the progress made, it is necessary to strengthen the measures for the protection of children affected by armed conflict in the framework of an integral approach that cannot be limited to the security aspects and must include political, juridical and socio-economic measures. Regarding the implementation of resolution 1612 (2005) of the Security Council and the functioning of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, Argentina believes that progress is needed with regard to the following. First, the Security Council must reiterate the clear message to all responsible parties that the international community will not tolerate any further violation of the rights of children in conflict.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It is indispensable to guarantee their safety, as well as that of the victims and their families, when denouncing such acts in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the justice system and avoid impunity. Argentina places the highest importance in the promotion and protection of the rights of girls and boys, both in its national plans and strategies centred on the family as the basic unit of society, as well as through its ongoing support for and participation in all international initiatives aimed at ensuring the opportunity for all children to enjoy a childhood effectively free from violence.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“More than two years since the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), we welcome the progress made in the protection of children affected by armed conflict through the joint action of States and the mechanisms created by the United Nations system, with the invaluable contribution of civil society. We must commend the actions taken by some national Governments to put an end to crimes committed against children in armed conflict and to bring perpetrators to justice. We must also highlight the activities of civil society in gathering information on the situation of children in territories affected by armed conflict and in denouncing the abuses to which children are subject.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Mr. Argiiello (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina would like to start by thanking the Panamanian presidency of the Security Council for the month of February for organizing this debate, which ratifies the political decision of this Council to put an end to the suffering of children affected by armed conflict. We would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, and the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Ann Veneman, for their comprehensive presentations on this complex issue, as well as Ms. Jo Becker from Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict and the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers for the information she has shared with us.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“These measures should contemplate and secure access, a fundamental requirement for the intervention and protection of the humanitarian sphere, and must also tackle sexual violence inflicted against women, boys and girls during conflict. Likewise, we should consider questions related to housing, land and property, which are inextricably linked with the establishment and strengthening of durable peace and the prevention of future acts of violence. In conclusion, therefore, I would like to underscore the need for concerted action to put an end to the use of cluster munitions, whose humanitarian consequences, even after the conflict is over, cause unacceptable harm to the civil population.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Along these lines, regional organizations should assume a more relevant role, such as that indicated recently in the debate that took place in this Council on the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. Lastly, we would be remiss if we did not point out that, in our opinion, the recent report of the Secretary-General offers a possibility to the Security Council and Member States to take full stock of the global situation in this area and to move forward with our normative work. We believe that the challenges involved therein are of particular importance, and the actions and measures proposed are geared towards guaranteeing more systematic and vigorous responses.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“At the same time, my delegation appreciates and praises the work of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and of the agencies of the system in the field of the protection of civilians, including refugees and the internally displaced, as well as women, children and other vulnerable groups in the framework of armed conflicts. It is the responsibility of all States to protect their populations, and those of this Organization must adopt measures to prevent or alleviate the suffering of civilians in conflict zones. Argentina reiterates the importance of ensuring that the mandates of peacekeeping, political and peacebuilding missions include provisions that address issues regarding the protection of civilians.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Argentina strongly condemns all atrocities committed against civilians and reiterates once again that no national security consideration can prevail over the primary obligation of States and parties to an armed conflict of observing the rules of international humanitarian law contained in the Hague and Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. As the Secretary-General informs us, progress has been made in the fight against impunity in the work of the International Criminal Court. We therefore deem it very important that all Member States cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court and other international mechanisms that fight against genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“There has also been an increase in the number of journalists and media technicians who die or suffer injuries while reporting from conflict zones. We must also include the elderly and the disabled in that unfortunate scenario. We therefore consider it of utmost importance that States ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, since that norm requires all States parties to adopt all measures necessary to guarantee the security and protection of the disabled in conflict situations.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“It is a priority that represents a human, political and judicial imperative that recognizes the dignity and value inherent in all human beings. In that sense, my country had the honour to be a member of the Security Council when resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000) and 1674 (2006) were negotiated and adopted, providing the legal foundation for the subject on which this Council recommends ever increasing support activities for the protection of civilians to peacekeeping operations. However, we observe with great concern the current reality that, both in internal and in international conflicts, civilians continue to die and be mutilated, violated or displaced, and are prevented from meeting their basic necessities.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Mr. Argiiello (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): The Argentine delegation would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We especially appreciate the report of the Secretary-General on the issue. It is a document that provides updated information on the implementation of resolution 1674 (2006) and on the strengthening of the legal framework for the protection of civilians. My delegation also expresses its gratitude to the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Sir John Holmes, for his presentation to the Council. Argentina attaches great importance to the question of the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We believe that an implementation mechanism within the framework of the Council, which could be based on the model adopted in resolution 1612 (2005), on children in armed conflict, will be an essential and effective tool to that end.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In that connection, we reaffirm our support for the Secretary-General's decision that the United Nations should play a stronger and more prominent role in efforts to eliminate all forms of violence against women, as well as for the launching of a global campaign of the Secretary-General on violence against women at the end of 2007. In conclusion, we believe it is imperative to identify concrete measures to enhance the effectiveness of our commitment to the situation of women and of gender equality by ensuring women's participation in peacebuilding processes and by establishing mechanisms for accountability at both the national and international levels with respect to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Likewise, Argentine women continue to occupy an important place in the troop contingents participating in peacekeeping operations. For example, we can say that more than 110 women have participated in the Argentine contingents in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti and that Argentina's first female military observer is currently working in the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. Furthermore, the Argentine Centre for Joint Peacekeeping Operations Training includes in its teaching a gender perspective in administration and in the training it provides. We cannot fail to highlight Argentina's commitment to combating violence and discrimination against women and girls. In our country, that commitment is becoming a State policy whereby State bodies with competence in this area include civil society organizations.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Such plans must be developed through a participatory process and must include mechanisms for monitoring and accountability on the part of Governments to ensure not only that a greater number of women participate in a country's decision-making processes, but also that their complaints and needs are taken into account at all levels of the State, particularly in institutional reform processes, including reform of the legislative, judicial and security systems. In that connection, we wish to highlight the fact that Argentina has fully incorporated United Nations recommendations on gender issues into all aspects of its participation in peacekeeping operations. Last year, we completed our institutional revision, which provided women with access to all ranks of Argentina's security forces, at both the non-commissioned officer and officer levels.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“From the perspective of the United Nations system, we believe that we must strengthen efforts to systematically implement resolution 1325 (2000) in all areas of work, continuing to mainstream a gender perspective in all Council resolutions and in the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. We commend the efforts being made in that regard, particularly the development and updating of the Action Plan for 2008- 2009. We believe it is necessary to build on those foundations and to intensify efforts to achieve greater impact in the United Nations system and tangible progress in the situation of women and of gender equality. As a result of our own experience, we recognize the importance of launching national action plans for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Mr. Argiiello (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Permit me to begin by thanking the Ghanaian presidency for organizing this open debate, which reflects the Security Council's commitment to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We also welcome the overview given us concerning progress and gaps in the implementation process, as well as the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security (S/2007/567). Within the framework of a perspective focused on human rights, Argentina accords high priority to the situation of women in conflict and to women's participation in peace processes and in the peacebuilding phase. Resolution 1325 (2000) is the legal framework enabling such participation at both the national and international levels.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“It is the start of a path we need to follow in order to align all available resources towards the objective of preventing armed conflict. It is a shared task and a tough challenge, but it is also a valuable opportunity to be more effective in the fulfilment of one of the essential responsibilities of the United Nations.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“07-49195 We must blend a vision with activities and avoid duplication of effort or loss of effectiveness due to a lack of method or poor agreement in details. In this sense, the African Union, as a central and close actor, not only needs to be sure that it will have the financial resources it needs for its preventive action, but also that it will get the institutional resources, information and uniform procedures for early warning and the prevention of armed conflicts. Such resources must be designed by this Council as the centre of the prevention network. This debate will allow us to identify the weaknesses and strengths of the Security Council on the issue of prevention of armed conflict. Each improvement achieved at this level will have a multiplying effect in the network.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“We must set up processes for learning from the valuable experiences that have come from the establishment by the Security Council of the Integrated Offices of the United Nations in Sierra Leone and Burundi. We also look forward to the development of the work of the Secretariat's Mediation Support Unit and the role of the Peacebuilding Commission. The lessons learned must be transformed into agreements, methods and programmes that lead to a formalization of this model of action in order to disseminate it to other countries and regions. The Security Council, meanwhile, should renew its vision of prevention and functionally transform itself into the central node of an early warning and action network for the prevention of armed conflict. Relationships and functions must be specified, tried and improved.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“Both actors constitute early warning and action resources for the prevention of conflicts. It is appropriate to ask ourselves whether or not articulation of thought and action among so many valuable actors and the Security Council is effective enough to guarantee the maximum possible degree of prevention. The centre of gravity in this debate must be the institutionalization of the best relationship possible between the Security Council and all entities participating in prevention of armed conflict. This institutionalization, we believe, must be oriented towards defining roles, formalizing functions and designing working methods - in short, aligning resources for the most effective prevention.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“The Secretary-General therefore proposes a methodology based on six categories of action that require the coordinated work of the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the different organizations of the United Nations family and the regional organizations. Similarly, the United Nations needs support in order to elaborate a strategic vision of what the Organization as a whole can achieve in preventing conflict, and it is here that the African Union, which acts on behalf of the United Nations and offers the valuable resource of its proximity to and understanding of the conflicts, plays a central role in prevention. The Economic and Social Council, likewise, through its analysis, contributes to an understanding of the context and the assessment of the crisis risk.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“The Secretary-General, in his progress report on the prevention of armed conflict (A/60/891), proposes a culture of prevention based on three vectors or dimensions and renders a clear and forceful evaluation of the capabilities of the United Nations and its family of organizations in the realm of conflict prevention. In addition, the culture of prevention is also consolidated as a shared value among Member States starting with the 2005 World Summit. In order to achieve prevention on any of these three fronts, there is a need for a shared vision and close coordination between the central players that through their respective competencies work together in each case.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“In line with that responsibility, it has constructively and actively participated in debates and discussions relating to the prevention of armed conflict. The commitment of Argentina to the establishment and maintenance of peace, especially in Africa, is given concrete expression in its current participation in four peacebuilding missions. Our contribution to the present debate is thus rooted in a deep sense that we are further fulfilling that commitment. Resolution 1625 (2005) aims at strengthening the effectiveness of the role of the Security Council in the prevention of armed conflicts, particularly in Africa, by means of a wide range of actions. Coordinating these actions with the work of the Secretariat and the Economic and Social Council is the key to its operationalization.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“Mr. Argiiello (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Conflict prevention is a core responsibility of the United Nations. The Security Council has a central role in conflict prevention and in acting to resolve conflicts that could not be avoided. Asking ourselves in this forum if we are doing enough to address such a serious and complex matter is a most important undertaking, for it provides us with the opportunity to improve the effectiveness of our action. In this regard, I thank and congratulate the Congolese presidency for proposing this debate, which will certainly add value to our thinking and action. Argentina has followed the subject with particular interest, especially over the last two years, as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“The submission in October of the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians provides OCHA with an opportunity to undertake a detailed assessment of the international situation in that area and to propose new ideas and approaches, as well as specific actions to be taken, including on issues regarding access by humanitarian personnel to populations affected by conflict and the security of journalists, other media professionals and associated personnel. In conclusion, we would like to express to Mr. Holmes our gratitude and our best wishes as he carries out his tasks, as well as our commitment to continue supporting OCHA in this and other United Nations bodies.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Several years ago, the Security Council included on its agenda the question of the protection of civilians, and it has been establishing a legal regime in that area. In that regard it has had at its disposal such tools as the road map (see S/2001/614), the aide-memoire (S/PRST/2002/6, annex) and the ten- point platform (see S/PV.4877). Furthermore, it has benefited from valuable suggestions for improving the information mechanism for the protection of civilians. It is now up to us to fully apply that framework. Resolution 1674 (2006) must be implemented and developed.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Argentina appreciates the work of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and United Nations agencies regarding the protection of civilians, including in the area of refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as with respect to women, children and other vulnerable groups, in the context of armed conflict. My country emphatically condemns attacks against humanitarian personnel and would like to express sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have so generously sacrificed their lives while assisting people caught up in humanitarian emergencies. The responsibility of States to protect humanitarian personnel and provide them with full, unimpeded access to the civilian populations affected is clearly established in current law and cannot be denied under any circumstances.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“The fact that, as regular Council assessments have made clear, atrocities against civilians are continuing leads us to consider the possibility of adopting, in the case of certain conflicts, the measures currently envisaged to deal with situations in which States involved in conflict lack the political will or the capacity to take effective action to protect civilians affected by the crisis. No national security considerations can prevail over the obligation of States and other parties to a conflict to comply with humanitarian law.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“We understand that the effectiveness of the Security Council in strengthening the protection of civilians is one of the key areas in which international public opinion evaluates the contribution of the Council to the maintenance of international peace and security. As Mr. Holmes's predecessor pointed out, the responsibility to protect civilians in conflict is a central principle of humanity, which must be depoliticized and transformed into joint action on the part of Security Council members and international organizations.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source
“Mr. Argiiello (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, the Argentine delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We would also like to express our appreciation Mr. John Holmes, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for his briefing, to which we listened very carefully. Argentina attaches great importance to the question of the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. We had the honour of being a member of the Security Council when resolutions 1265 (1999), 1296 (2000) and 1674 (2006) were negotiated and adopted. Today, those resolutions constitute the legal regime in that area.”
2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source