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Estreme

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first: 2006-08-15
most recent: 2017-01-17
sittings or episodes: 17
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“The excellent concept note (S/2015/306, annex), Madam President, that your delegation drafted to guide our statements during this debate notes that there are approximately 900 million small arms in circulation around the world. Of those weapons, a major part are accounted for by illicit trade, a very lucrative business that makes it possible, through the diversion of weapons, for terrorist groups, rebels, pirates and other criminal organizations to gain the capacity to exponentially multiply their power. That is why Argentina considers it a priority to strengthen the existing mechanisms to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, such as the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“In those situations, the proliferation of weapons has a devastating impact on civilians, especially on women and children. In conflict zones, the constant flow of weapons and ammunition exacerbate violence, they generate flows of refugees and prolong the duration of hostilities. In addition, the stockpiling and proliferation of small arms and light weapons have severe implications for human development, sustainable economic growth and peace,becausetheytearthe socialfabric ofcommunities, divert investment away from infrastructure, health and education, foster legal insecurity, increase crime and generate a climate of political instability and impunity. That is why small arms and light weapons are both a symptom of insecurity and a factor that fuels that insecurity.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Argentina believes that the international community is duty-bound and has an inexorable responsibility to step up efforts in order to eradicate this proliferation through greater control and transparency in the stockpiling of weapons and by strengthening international cooperation through the exchange of information, the establishment of confidence-building measures and cooperation in order to strengthen the capacities of States to establish effective arms control and regulatory measures. We know that throughout the world violent actions in conflict and post-conflict situations is carried out, for the most part, with conventional weapons, in particular with small arms and light weapons, which allow those who use them to drastically increase their ability to project power.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Mr. Estreme (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to congratulate your delegation, Madam, on your assumption of the Security Council presidency for the month of May. I also appreciate the convening of this open debate. The proliferation of small arms and light weapons as a result of the illicit trade and irresponsible transfers presents an enormous challenge to international peace and security.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“In that connection, we reiterate our belief that the Security Council must pronounce itself on the situations I have mentioned, take concrete steps to complement the negotiations and show the way towards a two-State solution - for example, by accepting Palestine's request to become a State Member of the United Nations, as a follow up to General Assembly resolution 67/19. It is for the Council, in compliance with its obligations, to send out clear messages, and not to remain indifferent in the face of actions that undermine regional and international efforts to provide a solution to the conflict.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“We call on the parties to renew their commitment to the peace process and to abstain from all action that may undermine efforts to move forward in the pursuit of a lasting peace. In conclusion, I would like to say that the coming months will be decisive in ending an occupation that has lasted more than half a century and violates international law. It also is morally reprehensible, politically unacceptable and strategically unviable. Argentina wholeheartedly believes in the importance ofthe international community's meaningful assistance in the negotiations. The lack of progress or a new failure in that effort might seriously harm the two-State solution, with serious consequences.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Furthermore, although gestures have been made, such as the release of Palestinian prisoners prior to the Oslo Agreement, there continue to be other developments that are completely incompatible with the peace process, exacerbate the lack of trust and do not help towards creating favourable conditions for dialogue. Those include, in particular, the recent announcements of illegal settlements on the West Bank and in East Jerusalem, the approval by the Ministerial Committee for Legislative Affairs of the State of Israel of a bill for the annexation of the Jordan Valley, the marked increase in attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and the missile launches from the Gaza Strip and the resulting military responses, as well as the continual rhetoric of confrontation.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“We believe that, in order to make greater progress, it is necessary to move forward on the basis of the long and broadly agreed principles, without questioning the parameters of the two-State solution enshrined in international law and supported by the vast majority of the international community. Two States on the basis of the 1967 borders, with the agreed land swaps, Jerusalem as the future capital of the two States, the necessary security arrangements and a fair solution to the refugee issue should be the foundation for any negotiation.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Another distressing element of the Syrian conflict is the flow of refugees to neighbouring countries and the serious humanitarian situation that those countries face as a result. I would like express our gratitude to the Government and people of Jordan for their commitment and their efforts to provide assistance and safety to those fleeing the conflict. Argentina is convinced that the war crimes, the crimes against humanity and the serious violations of human rights cannot remain unpunished. We therefore reiterate that the Security Council must consider referring the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court. Argentina views with cautious optimism the fact that the Palestinians and Israelis are continuing to participate in the negotiations on the peace process. However, progress is slow and extremely difficult.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“We must also reiterate our concern about the loss of human lives as a result of the Syrian conflict. The vast majority of those lives have been lost owing to the use of conventional weapons by both the Government and the armed opposition. Argentina firmly condemns the deaths of an unacceptable number of civilians. We are deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation of half of the Syrian people, who are in urgent need of help. In that regard, we welcome the results of the recent donor conference, held in Kuwait. The continuing impediments to access for humanitarian aid make the civilian population even more vulnerable and exacerbate their already distressing living conditions. We call on all parties to allow access to humanitarian aid in accordance with international law and, in particular, international humanitarian law.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“That is an indication that the close cooperation between the United Nations and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons continues to be fruitful and that the Syrian Government continues to cooperate with the United Nations Joint Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic and its objectives and upholds its commitment to meet its obligations. With regard to ending the second phase and for the next phase, the strong commitment and support of the international community, including the Security Council, are required. We reiterate that it is essential, in that regard, that those States with influence on the parties, in particular the opposition groups, use that influence to promote the success of the Mission and, in particular, to call for ensuring the safety and neutrality of the Mission and its staff.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“In addition, we reiterate that the continuing supply of weapons to both sides in the dispute has been instrumental to the increasing militarization of the conflict. We insist that the provision of arms to the parties must stop. There is no doubt that the weapons in Syria are being used to commit Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. We welcome the progress made in implementing resolution 2118 (2013) with regard to chemical weapons. We in particular welcome the ongoing progress made in eliminating the chemical weapons programme of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“All those that have a decisive influence on the parties must play a role in support of the process, without which it will be difficult for the second Geneva Conference on Syria to succeed. We also appeal to all parties to commit to the negotiating process in order to put an end to a conflict that has now lasted for more than 33 months, caused great loss of life and threatens to destroy Syria. In that context, allow me to say that we are greatly concerned about the activities of the rebel groups that maintain links with Al-Qaida, not only because of the serious terrorist threat but also owing to their effect on the rest of the region, which could become a serious threat to regional stability and international security.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Given the extent of the hostility among the parties and the amount of violence and mutual distrust, reaching agreements will be an extremely difficult task. We appeal to all parties to avoid any action that could undermine the process of the Conference. In that context, we endorse the call by the Secretary-General for a ceasefire, allowing the United Nations to support peace talks between the Syrian Government and the anti-Government forces. In order for the second Geneva Conference on Syria to be successful, the regional and international actors supporting both parties in the dispute must be fully convinced that only a political solution is possible. As we have said on other occasions, Argentina believes that peace in Syria depends, to a large extent, on what key regional or international actors do or fail to do.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“Mr. Estreme (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to express Argentina's satisfaction at seeing you, Sir, preside over this meeting of the Security Council at such a critical time for the Middle East. I would like to convey to you my country's thanks in particular for being here with us today. I would like to talk about two issues: the Syrian crisis and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With regard to Syria, Argentina welcomes the progress made in the recent weeks and days, in particular the meeting of senior officials of the United States, the Russian Federation and the United Nations, which opened the way for the convening of the second Geneva Conference on Syria. As we are all aware, it is a historic opportunity to put an end to the conflict in Syria. The process that will begin there will not be easy.”
2014-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7096 (2014) · source
“In conclusion, Argentina values in particular the attention given to the implementation of existing commitments in the areas of the freedom of the press, youth education and human rights. We support the vision and priorities set out by Ukraine for the work of the OSCE over the coming year. We trust that both the Security Council and the United Nations system as a whole will deepen their cooperation with the OSCE during the Ukrainian chairmanship.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“When it comes to topics on the agenda of the Security Council, such as Afghanistan, we agree with the Minister of Ukraine that there is a need to consider the implications of the upcoming Withdrawal of international forces in 2014 and the potential responses that the OSCE and other bodies could possibly provide with a view to ensuring stability in the region. We also welcome the importance given by the Ukrainian chairmanship to efforts aimed at strengthening arms control mechanisms and security- and confidence-building measures, as well as its commitment to fighting transnational threats such as those as I mentioned previously, namely, organized crime and trafficking in persons, weapons and drugs.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“We welcome the inclusion of the issue of prolonged conflicts among Ukraine's priorities for its chairmanship, as they pose a threat to regional stability. In that vein, we welcome the determination to contribute to the process of resolving the Transdniestrian question, as made clear by the visit carried out by Mr. Kozhara and his special representative to Chisinau at the beginning of the year, as well as the role played in the talks that took place in Leopolis last April. We hope that the next meeting, to be held in Odessa, will enable political progress to be made towards a lasting solution. We also welcome the commitment made in the context of the Geneva talks on the 2008 conflict in Georgia and the talks on Nagorno Karabakh, led by the co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Other examples, as mentioned by other members of the Council, include the cooperation between the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo and the OSCE. We believe that that cooperation has contributed to the efforts under way to normalize and stabilize relations in the region. We also deem it important to highlight the close cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia. There can be no doubt that that cooperation has bolstered the contribution made by the Regional Centre in responding both to domestic issues that have repercussions on regional stability and to the trans-boundary impact of the threats posed by terrorism, organized crime and drug trafficking, as well as environmental deterioration and problems related to the management of water resources.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“We believe that not only are they essential for strengthening the multilateral system, but they also give greater legitimacy and effectiveness to the actions of the international community in responding to challenges to peace and promoting dialogue and cooperation. In that context, we welcome the important work done by the OSCE in the areas of early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and post- conflict situations. In connection with those issues, I wish to refer to some of the aspects highlighted by Minister Kozhara. Cooperation between the United Nations, the OSCE and other organizations, on both regional and thematic issues, has made it possible to have a better-coordinated focus between the various international stakeholders.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“Mr. Estreme (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to join the other members of the Security Council in welcoming Minister Leonid Kozhara and congratulating him on his assumption of the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). I also thank him for his briefing on the priorities that his country has set for its chairmanship of that organization and on the prospects for cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations. Argentina values the contributions made by regional and subregional organizations to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source
“However, we would like to underscore that unless a situation is qualified as a threat to international peace and security under Article 39 of the Charter and the Council decides to take action under Chapter VII, a situation of piracy and armed robbery at sea is not a matter that falls within the primary competence of the Security Council. All actions and any cooperative initiative must conform to the rules of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We commend the efforts by countries in the region, by other countries and by the United Nations to cooperate with Somalia in the prosecution of responsible parties. But the underlying causes of piracy and armed robbery at sea in Somalia have to be addressed with the support and cooperation of the international community. Capacity-building is crucial, including for allowing Somalia to benefit from the exploitation of the natural resources of its maritime areas. With regard to the Gulf of Guinea, we commend the involvement of the relevant regional organizations and we urge the United Nations to continue to support those efforts. In conclusion, Argentina supports cooperation by the United Nations with States affected by piracy and armed robbery at sea.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“One aspect of that requirement to respect the terms of the Council's authorization is that such authorization is granted to States. An incipient trend, which is partly inspired by the shipping industry and which is of great concern, consists of favouring the carrying of weapons on board private ships. Another aspect is that although one of the shared concerns is the way in which the prevailing situation off the coast of Somalia affects the sustainability of marine living resources, in particular fisheries, the authorization given by the Council does not include the repression of illicit acts different from piracy and armed robbery at sea. The situation in Somalia goes well beyond piracy and armed robbery at sea, and even though it is a serious phenomenon, action by the United Nations should not be limited to it.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“It is undeniable that acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea constitute a threat to the safety of navigation. But that does not mean that, as such, they constitute threats to international peace and security under the terms of Article 39 of the Charter, nor are they a global phenomenon with the same reach and seriousness in all regions. Unless the Council adopts specific measures under Chapter VII, action by States that participate in the repression of piracy and by specialized agencies of the United Nations and regional organizations must conform to international law in force, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. In the case of Somalia, it being a Chapter VII situation, States must respect the terms of the authorization granted by the Security Council.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Such authorization shall not affect the rights and obligations of States under international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in other situations and shall not constitute a precedent for international customary law. The authorization was granted only after the consent of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. In the case of the Gulf of Guinea, the Security Council has addressed piracy and armed robbery at sea from the standpoint of the involvement of regional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Commission of the Gulf of Guinea, without qualifying the situation as a threat to international peace and security.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“That does not mean that the Council cannot, in a specific situation such as Somalia, take measures. In the Somali case, the Council has adopted measures on piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of that country because they are simply one of several symptoms of a complex situation that has been characterized by the Security Council as a threat to international peace and security. Therefore, actions authorized by the Security Council have a clear legal framework. The Council has reiterated in all its resolutions on the subject the provision from resolution 1816 (2008) that the authorization granted by the Council is applicable only to the situation in Somalia and applies to the repression of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea codified customary international law regarding the repression of piracy. Articles 100 to 107 of the Convention contain the relevant international law on the repression of piracy. "Armed robbery at sea" is not an expression found in the Convention. It consists of acts of violence against ships at sea within the territorial sea of a State. It is therefore a crime not subject to the laws applicable to piracy, but to the exclusive criminal jurisdiction of the coastal State in its territorial sea. Piracy is an illegal act where the basis for repressive action against it stems from the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. But it is not a matter that should, as such, be addressed by the Security Council.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. Estreme (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina thanks the Indian presidency of the Security Council for having convened this open debate on the maintenance of international peace and security and on the sensitive issue of piracy in particular. We also appreciate the submission of the concept note (S/2012/814, annex). Piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia are the serious symptoms of a situation that threatens international peace and security and that have called for the attention of the international community and of the Security Council for several years. Recently, piracy and armed robbery at sea off the Gulf of Guinea have aroused concern. The Council has issued various calls for cooperation with countries of the region. Piracy is a serious illegal act that affects the safety of navigation.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, this year marks the tenth anniversary since the Rome Statute entered into force. Argentina reiterates once again that the Court represents one of the most notable contributions to the fight against impunity. I would like to remind the Council of the words from the Kampala Declaration, "recognizing the noble mission and the role of the International Criminal Court in a multilateral system that aims to end impunity, establish the rule of law, promote and encourage respect for human rights and achieve sustainable peace, in accordance with international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations". Argentina reiterates its firm commitment to the International Criminal Court.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“It is not a commitment alien to the Council or the United Nations; it has been addressed with regard to the ad hoc tribunals established by the Security Council. We must now address it with regard to the ICC. The entry into force and activation of the jurisdiction ofthe Court over the crime of aggression will add a new element to the relationship between the Council and the ICC. In the evolution of the international community towards a permanent international criminal justice system based on the Court, the crime of aggression is nothing but the corollary of the prohibition of the threat or the use of force, as provided for in Article 2.4. of the Charter of the United Nations. Argentina is actively engaged in the internal process for the ratification of all the Kampala amendments.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In establishing that the expenses derived from both referrals will be defrayed not by the United Nations but by the States parties to the Rome Statute, the Council is ignoring the provisions of article 115 (b) of the Rome Statute and article 13 of the Relationship Agreement. With the increasing number of cases, the pressure on the resources available to the Court has intensified. In practical terms, failure to address the financing of referrals could threaten the long-term viability of the Court. Argentina wishes to emphasize in this respect that the fight against impunity is an objective of States parties to the Rome Statute and of the United Nations. This debate is evidence of that. But that objective must also be accompanied by the commitment to providing the Court the necessary means to fulfil its mandate.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I should like to highlight two issues of concern for my delegation. One is the clause that, in the two referrals already made, seeks to exempt nationals of non-State parties to the Rome Statute from the jurisdiction of the Court for acts or omissions arising from operations established or authorized by the Security Council or related to them. This could lead to the Court being constrained in its ability to enforce justice in an independent and impartial manner through the action of a political organ that seeks to create an exception not provided for in the Rome Statute. It could also affect the credibility of the Security Council and of the ICC itself. The other concern, which also applies to both referrals, is an issue that could have a serious impact on the Court.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The obligation to cooperate with the Court leads to the question of the follow-up that we believe the Council must engage in with respect to referrals. The fact is that when the Council makes a referral, it receives reports of the Prosecutor of the Court with a certain frequency, as well as information from the Court in cases of non-cooperation. We are of the view that the Council cannot merely take note of such reports without ensuring follow-up of - for example - the status of cooperation with the Court or situations on the ground, such as in the case of the detention of Court staff some months ago. Argentina believes that the establishment of a follow-up mechanism for situations referred to the Court would contribute greatly to responsible collaboration between the Council and the ICC.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Cooperation between the United Nations and the Court is crucial, and must always respect the judicial independence of the Court. The question of non-essential contacts with persons for whom the Court has issued arrest warrants must be part of the cooperation provided for in the Relationship Agreement. But the element that is the most crucial for the ability of the International Criminal Court to fulfil its mandate is cooperation by States. A permanent international justice system requires the cooperation of all United Nations Member States. All Member States must cooperate with the Court, whether or not they are parties to the Rome Statute. That obligation is particularly relevant with regard to arrest warrants.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I would also like to refer to other important aspects of the relationship between the International Criminal Court and the Security Council. The Rome Statute provides for a role for the Security Council and a cooperative relationship with the United Nations. This cooperative relationship is also referred to in the Relationship Agreement between the Organization and the Court. Over the years since the entry into force of the Statute, that relationship has become more fluid, and the Council itself has included the need for accountability for Rome Statute crimes and for the Court itself into its consideration of concrete situations. There are a few elements of that relationship that my delegation would like to point out.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We now must recognize that, with time and experience, the international community has left the peace-versus-justice paradigm to embrace "peace and justice". According to this paradigm, justice and peace are conceived not as competing but as complementary objectives. The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute recognized the need to address this issue, and did so for the first time in the international criminal justice stocktaking exercise at the 2010 Review Conference of the Rome Statute, held in Kampala. The exercise, for which Argentina was a joint focal point along with Switzerland and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, arrived at important conclusions that we should take into account. The need for peace and justice to be complementary objectives is confirmed by reality.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. Estreme (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina thanks the Guatemalan presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate on peace and justice, with a focus on the International Criminal Court (ICC). We welcome the presence of President Song and Mr. Mochochoko of the Office of the Prosecutor. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court is one of the most notable achievements of multilateral diplomacy, and its contribution to the fight against impunity for crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes is obvious. Little more than a decade after the adoption of the Rome Statute, the Court is today a fully functioning permanent tribunal of international justice.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“At the time of his appointment, Argentina warmly welcomed the Secretary-General's decision. As he nears the end of his tenure, I wish to express, on behalf the Government of Argentina, our recognition for his work and that of his team, and especially for all the efforts they made over the years. We believe that Ambassador Fernandez Amunategui has represented us in an exemplary fashion, and we are certain that he will conclude his term with the great satisfaction of having done his duty and reached the objectives set for him at the beginning of his work.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“Furthermore, Argentina believes that strengthening institutions, among other aspects in the administration of justice, the promotion and protection of human rights and economic and social development, is key to carrying out MINUSTAH's mandate. Before concluding, my delegation has said on previous occasions at the Council that the goal of our work in Haiti is should be that the presence ofthe United Nations and the international community is no longer be needed because Haitian authorities will be able to take responsibility for economic and social development owing to the strength of their own political institutions. Finally, I would like to pay special tribute to the work accomplished by Mr. Mariano Fernandez Amunategui in his capacity as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of MINUSTAH.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“Argentina considers that it is necessary to further study the future of the Mission in order to prepare an orderly drawdown strategy that will respond to the interests of the authorities and the people of Haiti and to the situation of the country when it comes to security and its interrelationship with sustainable development. We also understand that it is essential for Haiti to participate in decision-making on issues having to do with the peacekeeping operation deployed on its territory. We believe it is important for the Secretariat to periodically report to troop-contributing countries. For Argentina, strengthening insitutional capacities of the Haitian Government must be an essential component for any drawdown strategy or any potential transition pact.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“For that purpose, it is important to strengthen the public- sector institutions so that efforts for development will be sustainable over time and so that the sector can provide the basic services needed, even when the United Nations is no longer present in the country. Ambassador Fernandez Amunategui spoke eloquently about the challenges for development, particularly with regard to food security, that Haiti is facing and will continue to face over the coming years. We full share the views of the Special Representative, and we believe that the international community must give particular attention to those challenges in the coming years.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“We also salute the establishment by the Haitian Government of an aid coordination mechanism that will ensure its full participation in decision-making when it comes to the use of the funds and other issues having to do with cooperation projects in the country. We understand that the new mechanism will provide consistency and organization with respect to aid from the international community and facilitate the development of the institutional capacity of the Government itself to strengthen sustainable development within the framework of the strategic development plan. In that sense, Argentina's understanding is that progress in stabilization must be accompanied by growth and development in the country on the basis of priorities established by the Haitian Government.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“As the Secretary-General recognizes in his report, the Haitian National Police is not yet in a position where it can take full responsibility for the safeguarding of internal security in the country. That is why my country supports the extension of the Mission's mandate for an additional year, as its presence is still needed by the Haitian Government. Although we support the extension and although Argentina is aware that the political and social situation in Haiti continues to be complex, we wish to highlight the progress made in strengthening political institutions and the rule of law.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“I also wish to note that Argentina fully supports the statement of Ambassador Jose Luis Cancela of Uruguay, who spoke on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti. For that reason, I would like only to add a few remarks in my national capacity. First of all, I wish to reiterate the firm commitment of Argentina to the institutional stability and development of Haiti, which has been ongoing for 18 years now and is expressed today in our continued participation in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and our bilateral technical cooperation with the Haitian Government. Like the Secretary-General in his report (S/2012/678), my delegation understands that MINUSTAH continues to be a decisive factor in establishing an environment of security and stability in Haiti on a permanent basis.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“Mr. Estreme (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to congratulate Guatemala on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the first time since itjoined the United Nations. We would also like to express our pleasure at the fact that today's debate is taking place under the Guatemalan presidency, given the role that Guatemala has played in the stabilization of Haiti and in providing assistance to it over the years. The issue before us is one that brings all countries of Latin America and the Caribbean together. I also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Fernandez Amunategui, for his briefing and for the considerations he expressed, to which we fully subscribe.”
2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source
“Argentina, as a member of the Council, participated actively in the 2005 negotiations that led to the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), convinced of the need to implement specific measures to protect children affected by armed conflict and committed to the promotion and protection of human rights, which is one of the pillars of its foreign policy. These same convictions and principles will underlie our participation in future discussions.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Taking advantage of the momentum created by the handing down by the International Criminal Court of the verdict in the Lubanga case and the important doctrinary contribution that that verdict represents, the Council could explore various forms of cooperation with the Court in order to bring pressure to bear on individuals and entities, with strict respect for its judicial independence and in the context of the legal competencies of both entities. As we have said previously, the gravity and complexity of the issue mean that all options aimed at improving the system require in-depth analysis.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“However, we understand that there are a number of suggestions that could be implemented in the short term and that have the potential to produce tangible results, among which I would like to single out the following: the convening of specific Council consultations aimed at addressing persistent perpetrators, and the application of designated criteria for serious violations of children's rights in all of the relevant existing sanctions regimes, as is currently the case with those concerning Somalia, C6te d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Sudan, without forgetting the more difficult discussion of how to impose sanctions in cases where no such regimes exist.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In response to this concern, both the most recent report of the Secretary-General on the issue (S/2012/261) and the report produced by Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere at the request of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General provide interesting recommendations on how to address the issue. We believe that all the recommendations should be discussed in depth and none discarded out of hand, with the aim of putting into practice the alternatives that are most appropriate for persuading and pressuring those parties to conflicts who have repeatedly resisted it to engage in dialogue, to negotiate, to implement action plans and, ultimately, to radically change their behaviour. In this short space of time it is impossible to comment on all of the recommendations in the reports.”
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