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Garcia-Moritan

lines on the record: 360
first: 2004-09-13
most recent: 2020-01-09
sittings or episodes: 54
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“This is required by international peace and security, and the forthcoming debate of the Security Council, scheduled for 21 January, will be another opportunity to issue a clear signal in this process.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“The end of colonialism, the international system for the promotion and protection of human rights, progress on environmental issues, women’s rights and the 2030 Agenda represent progressive developments arising from the Charter that together contribute to achieving the fundamental objectives of the Organization, reinforcing the ultimate goal of contributing to and maintaining international peace and security. In sum, in the face of this week’s events, the defence of the purposes and principles of the Charter is more today more critical than ever. We encourage the States Members of the United Nations to actively trust and support the path of negotiation and diplomacy. This multilateral Organization par excellence and the Security Council in particular must act to fulfil the responsibilities assigned to them by the Charter.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“The parties have the obligation to behave in such a way that the negotiations have meaning and to refrain from behaviour that could frustrate the negotiation. States outside a dispute must in turn refrain from acting in any way that may thwart efforts to find a peaceful solution. In the context of the decolonization process, the obligation to negotiate is strengthened by the duty to end colonialism, as established in resolutions 1514 (XV) and 2625 (XXV) of the General Assembly.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Among the peaceful means available to the Organization and its Member States, the Charter favours negotiation, investigation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, recourse to regional arrangements or agreements or other peaceful means of its choosing. In reaffirming its commitment to the Charter, Argentina reiterates the cardinal importance of the principle of the peaceful resolution of international disputes and argues that any method of peaceful settlement is equally valid for resolving conflicts and achieving fair solutions. Negotiation is the primary and fundamental means for the resolution of disputes, and the parties must fulfil in good faith calls to negotiate that have been made by the organs of the Organization, including the General Assembly.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“This position is a natural reflection of the fact that the actions of this organ have been frustrated on many very serious occasions. Reality has highlighted the need for the Security Council to be more democratic, transparent, efficient, representative and accountable to the international community in order to fulfil its mission. Its performance is essential, as the events of this week prove. In that context, the debate on the reform process is a critical element, aimed at responding to sudden and unpredictable events that occur in a globalized and volatile world. Today, more than ever, consolidating multilateralism is essential and the articulation of a global framework that channels these tensions is not feasible without a Council able to respond to the international community.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“We support the role of the Charter as an instrument for the prohibition of war in the policies of States. The collective security system gives the Council the primary responsibility for maintaining peace and security, and it is the organ that we have legitimized through the Charter for that purpose, in accordance with which the Member States duly agree to accept and comply with Council decisions. The Charter provides for a delicate balance in authorizing the use of force, and in that regard the members of the Security Council have a fundamental responsibility that the other Member States have entrusted to them. Argentina has contributed from the very beginning of the life of the United Nations in efforts to improve the decision-making process in the Council.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
““In the face of this reality and based on our own experience, the Argentine Government urges the conflicting parties to take steps to ease tensions and to work towards a peaceful and negotiated solution to prevent an escalation that may jeopardize international security. “The Argentine Republic, as always, endorses negotiation and diplomacy as the pathway to settle disputes. Accordingly, Argentina calls on the international community to play a constructive role and urges multilateral organizations to assume the responsibilities conferred upon them, especially with regard to peace and international security.” Argentina, as a founding Member of the United Nations, has always maintained that there is an imperative need to preserve dialogue and build consensus to resolve any conflict.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“It is imperative today to use the tools of the Charter with full determination because international peace and security are currently in a situation of precarious equilibrium that in recent days has become even more unstable. It is in this context that the Argentine Republic issued a statement on 4 January, stating: “The Argentine Republic expresses its concern over the recent events in the Middle East. Violent acts in a global and hyperconnected world have the potential to have direct consequences worldwide. The Argentine people can testify to this, having suffered international terrorist acts at least twice in our recent past.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Mr. García Moritán (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I take this opportunity to thank you, Sir, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the invitation to participate this open debate. I also welcome the new non-permanent members of the Security Council and wish them good luck. Our participation is part of Argentina’s firm commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and to full respect for international law. The theme chosen by Viet Nam could not have been more topical. This debate takes place in a context of particular sensitivity for the international community. This week’s crisis in the Middle East requires us to understand that full compliance with the responsibility of the Security Council and respect for the Charter are more indispensable than ever.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“I should therefore like to draw attention to the significant role of the Safe Schools Declaration, an initiative led by Norway and Argentina, and I invite States to endorse the Declaration, a non-binding instrument that also contributes to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“In order to strengthen the role of women in regional peacebuilding, in August the Argentine Minister submitted to representatives and ambassadors of the Southern Cone, during the second meeting of the Federal Network of Mediators, a proposal to establish a regional network of female mediators in the Southern Cone so as to enhance and increase the resources available for the training of female mediators, as well as promote the empowerment and significant participation of women in decision-making forums. To conclude, I wish to stress that we must guarantee ongoing access to safe education during conflict. This is a fundamental goal that will contribute to shielding women and girls from the risks of armed conflict.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Concerning measures aimed at the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), this year the Ministry of Defence of Argentina trained 450 military staff using instruments related to gender and gender-related violence. Anonymous surveys were also carried out to identify situations in which rights were being violated, and the results were used in the context of the trainings. These surveys made it possible to update, on an ongoing basis, the framework of the training module for such personnel.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“In that respect, we must redouble our efforts to increase the representation, participation and leadership of women throughout all peacebuilding and conflict-prevention processes, at all levels of decision-making. Sexual Violence in conflict is one of the most appalling and terrible Violations of human dignity and represents an impediment to the greater involvement of women in conflict resolution and the building of a sustainable peace. We therefore wish to strengthen our commitment to the prevention and eradication of and accountability for such crimes, placing Victims at the heart of our action and pooling our efforts to address the underlying structural causes that make women so vulnerable and puts them at risk.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the delegation of Canada on behalf of a group of countries. We thank South Africa for having convened this debate. In the context of the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the post of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Argentina wishes to reiterate its support for the work that has been accomplished. Achieving gender equality and the full empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity, as well as ensuring that gender becomes a cross-cutting issue across the peace and security agenda, are sine qua non conditions to effectively prevent conflicts, find peaceful solutions and build sustainable peace.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Finally, the Government of Argentina reiterates its concern over and condemnation of the attacks in the territory of Saudi Arabia and against oil tankers operating under various flags near the Emirati port of Fujairah and in the Gulf of Oman, which took place in May and June. Argentina believes that such actions put civilians at serious risk and negatively affect maritime safety and the freedom of navigation and international trade. We call on the international community to join forces and work together to prevent any situation that may threaten the stability of the region.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“With regard to the situation in Yemen, Argentina reiterates its support for the constructive involvement of the Organization through the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement, with the goal of supporting its implementation in the city of Al-Hudaydah and in the ports of Al-Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Issa, as established in the Stockholm Agreement. We believe that the full and comprehensive implementation of the commitments assumed by the relevant parties is essential in order to make progress towards a peaceful and definitive settlement of the internal conflict in Yemen, which will make it possible to reverse the very grave humanitarian crisis facing the civilian population.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Geir Pedersen, and strongly support his efforts to achieve a peaceful solution to the conflict in line with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015). In the same vein, we recognize the contribution of the Astana agreements and other ceasefire agreements to de-escalating violence and alleviating the humanitarian situation on the ground with a View to creating the conditions conducive to moving towards a definitive, inclusive and long-term settlement of the crisis. We call on the guarantors of those agreements to redouble their efforts in order to ensure their full and uninterrupted implementation.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We firmly believe in the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes, which is why we feel that it is important to seek a negotiated solution to the Syrian-Israeli conflict with a view to ending the occupation of the Golan Heights as soon as possible, in accordance with resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and the principle of land for peace. In respect of the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, Argentina supports a political solution achieved through dialogue and diplomacy, in line with international law and respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria. Argentina attaches special importance to the Geneva talks held under the auspices of the United Nations. We appreciate the work of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Argentina reaffirms the special status of Jerusalem, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, including resolution 478 (1980), and rejects any unilateral attempt to modify that special status. Argentina therefore considers Jerusalem to be one of the issues whose final status must be defined by the parties through bilateral negotiations. Turning to the situation in the Syrian Golan, Argentina maintains a principled position with regard to the illegality of the acquisition of territory by force and respect for the territorial integrity of States.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Argentina reiterates its concern about the growth of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and urges Israel to cease its expansionist activities, in line with the Council's resolution 2334 (2016). Argentina also condemns the indiscriminate launching of missiles from Gaza against civilians in Israel, as well as the violent actions of Hamas. It is necessary for Palestinian leaders to address Israeli security concerns in earnest. In that context, we recognize Israel's right to exercise legitimate self- defence, emphasizing the importance for Israeli actions to be compatible with international humanitarian law and taking into account, in particular, the principles of distinction and proportionality.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“The recurring episodes of violence renew the urgent need to carry out a genuine peace process leading to a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on the 1967 borders and agreements reached by the parties during the negotiation process, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council, the Quartet road map and the Arab Peace Initiative. Argentina reaffirms its support for the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and to establish an independent and viable State that is recognized by all nations, as well as the right of the State of Israel to live in peace with its neighbours within secure and internationally recognized borders.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Argentina wishes to express its support for the work of the Special Coordinator of the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, and acknowledge the important contribution of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in preventing a further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. In that context, the truce on the Gaza border is a positive first step towards de-escalating tensions.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank Peru for having invited us to participate in this debate and extend our congratulations to the Peruvian presidency on its excellent job in steering the work of the Security Council this month. The Palestinian-Israeli peace process is undergoing its most difficult period since the Oslo Accords in 1993. Not only have there been serious difficulties in resuming a peace process that would allow for progress to be made towards the two-State solution based on the 1967 borders and in resolving all final-status issues identified in those agreements, but at the same time there has been an escalation of violence and a rapid deterioration of the humanitarian situation.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“For example, under pillar I, we have strengthened our legislation on rights and guarantees to protect victims of terrorism and other related crimes so as to provide them with advice, assistance, legal representation, protection and access to justice. In conclusion, I would like to stress the importance of increasing data collection on transnational organized crime and stepping up the analysis of the current situation as a starting point for an assessment of the current scenario and the development of specific strategies to address that issue at the regional level, always in respect of the existing legal frameworks and the specific competencies of the various bodies, in accordance with the Charter.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, on 19 July, Buenos Aires will host the second Western Hemisphere counter-terrorism ministerial conference, 25 years after the terrorist attack on the headquarters of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association. We hope that there will be a high level of participation from the countries of the region. At the national level, the Ministry of Justice of Argentina is carrying out training for judges, prosecutors and other public officials on property investigations within the context of the crimes of money- laundering, terrorism financing and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Argentina has sought to make progress in a balanced implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Argentina has also worked seriously in recent years to strengthen our national capacities in the fight against transnational crime, organized crime, drug trafficking and trafficking in persons by preventing the illicit movement of persons, goods, weapons and resources, which directly contributes to increased regional and global security against the scourge of terrorism. At the regional level, the Republic of Argentina supports initiatives in the areas of training and the exchange of information, and best practices within the framework of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism of the Organization of American States. We contributed to the establishment of that Committee in 1998, and we chaired it in 2018.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Terrorism undermines the values and principles of States, democracy and freedoms, which is why the fight against terrorism requires an integrated and collaborative approach. Argentina reiterates its commitment to addressing the terrorist threat in all its forms and manifestations, within the framework of international law, international humanitarian law, international human rights law and international refugee law, as well as the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina thanks Peru for convening this open debate on the links between international terrorism and transnational organized crime. We also thank the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Yury Fedotov; the Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, Ms. Michele Coninsx; and the International Consultant, Ms. Tamara Makarenko, for their valuable briefings this morning. Although Argentina recognizes the existence of a nexus between terrorism and traditional organized crime, we would be remiss if we did not reiterate the need to bear in mind that both phenomena are governed by different legal frameworks at the international level and that their specificities must be respected.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“We are starkly aware of the fact that, in improving the working methods of the Security Council, the culture of this organ in terms of its decision-making and the effectiveness of its performance are at stake. That is why Argentina welcomes the constructive discussions on the subject that have been held as part of the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform. I would like to conclude by reiterating that the task of reviewing and updating the working methods of the Security Council, in response to the demands of the international community for its greater democratization, inclusivity, accountability and transparency, is an important goal that my country fully endorses.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“The Council periodically receives the required reports from the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court relating to its own resolution but does not take action accordingly, even in cases in which the Court has reported that the cooperation required to comply with Council resolutions has not been provided. We also wish to highlight the lack of significant progress in due process in the framework ofthe Council's Sanctions Committees. Argentina therefore continues to support the need for the independent and impartial Ombudsman procedure applied in the framework of the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee to be extended to all other sanctions committees.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Similarly, the Peacebuilding Commission, the International Criminal Court and the humanitarian assistance agencies are among the bodies that we consider crucial in the fulfilment of the mandate of the Council. The Security Council has a multiplicity of responsibilities and coordination with other actors is vital in order to meet them. However, Argentina is not in favour of the Security Council absorbing the functions of other organs given that is function is to maintain international peace and security. One of the areas in which the Council has not made substantive progress is the follow-up of referrals made to the International Criminal Court.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Argentina calls on the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions to continue working in that regard towards producing a single comprehensive document in order to consolidate and rationalize all decisions taken on working methods. Dialogue between the Security Council and other bodies, whether from within the United Nations system or elsewhere, is essential in order for the Council to fulfil its functions. It is important in that regard to ensure that there is fluid dialogue between the Council and the General Assembly, including the timely submission to the Assembly of the annual reports of the Council, in accordance with Article 24, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“With regard to dialogue with troop- and police-contributing countries, we recall the joint proposal we made with New Zealand in 1995 to establish a mechanism for monthly Security Council consultations with those countries. We also call on the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations to continue holding regular and predictable meetings with troop-contributing countries on relevant issues. Argentina values the periodic assessment of the implementation of note 507 and other relevant notes and the identification of successful practices and possible shortcomings, as well as the consideration of necessary adjustments.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“During our tenure in 2005-2006, we were also a driving force in support of various initiatives for achieving greater transparency and access to the membership of the Council. When Argentina last chaired the Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, during the 2013-2014 biennium, several presidential notes were adopted on subjects such as consultations with troop- and police-contributing countries, dialogue with the non-permanent members of the Council and other bodies, the participation of Council members in the drafting of Council products and their broader responsibility for drafting, and the continuity of the work of its subsidiary bodies, among others.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“We are guided in that regard by the conviction that, without prejudice to the effectiveness of its decision-making, the Council can and should be more transparent and democratic in its relationship with a broader membership. There is no doubt that improvements have been made to the Council's working methods in recent years - the product of efforts made by the non-permanent members, who are the patient and determined architects of those achievements. It was indeed Argentina, during its presidency of the Security Council in February 2000, that urged the adoption of a note by the President of the Council (S/2000/155), in which newly elected non-permanent members were invited to observe informal consultations for the period of one month immediately preceding their term as elected members of the Council.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina thanks Kuwait for convening today's open debate on a topic that has always been of particular interest to us. We also thank Ms. Karin Landgren and Mr. James Cockayne for their valuable briefings. Argentina believes that the note by the President (S/2017/507, annex), known as note 507, is a valuable tool for increasing the Council's transparency, inclusiveness and efficiency, as well as a balanced text that can serve as a useful guide on agreed measures or best practices in relation to its working methods. My country has historically advocated the need for constant efforts to improve transparency, inclusiveness, openness, democratization and efficiency in the work of the Security Council.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Member States and the Secretariat must find ways to maintain the best possible training in order to fulfil increasingly diverse mandates, identify gaps in capacity and work together to ensure that our peacekeeping operations are indeed fit for purpose. Argentina considers it a priority to continue the debate on how to strengthen training and capacity- building for peacekeeping personnel. We encourage further efforts to promote constructive, transparent and inclusive dialogue among States and other stakeholders, thereby giving our best to those societies and nations where our troops are deployed.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Given that a key global commitment is to increase the number of women in United Nations peacekeeping operations, we must spare no effort in achieving broader general confidence - through training and not just by upgrading mission infrastructures - so that more and more women become peacekeepers. More women Blue Helmets would greatly improve communication and relationships between peacekeeping operations and local communities, especially with women and girls. In many ways, United Nations peacekeepers are being required to do more and more. The challenges they face are increasing in size and complexity.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“In that connection, and given that the budget for peacekeeping operations is currently being discussed within the Fifth Committee, Argentina stresses the importance of avoiding further cuts in the financing of posts and programmes on development, human rights, gender and the protection of women and children. These posts and programmes play a key role in communicating the particular vulnerabilities of various populations. Fresh cuts would seriously undermine the ability of peacekeeping operations to protect these vulnerable populations. With regard to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, emphasis must be placed on the training of peacekeeping operations personnel to evaluate threats to international peace and security, taking into account the risk factors that could lead to possible crimes against humanity.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, Argentina has conducted numerous intersectional training courses regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse; international humanitarian law; the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Sustainable Development Goals; and peacebuilding. The aim of these courses is to raise awareness of the roles of other actors within the United Nations system, especially the Peacebuilding Commission, in the implementation of successful mandates. Troop- and police-contributing countries must also receive technical and financial support in order to improve their performance on the ground. Moreover, peacekeeping missions must also be able to count on the necessary financial resources for the proper implementation of the tasks entrusted to them.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We also reiterate our dedication to quality training and capacity-building for the maintenance of international peace and security. Through the Argentine Joint Peace Operations Training Centre (CAECOPAZ), Argentina is providing training and capacity-building par excellence to contingents and individuals to be deployed in United Nations peace operations. Thousands of officers, non-commissioned officers, men and women soldiers and civilian personnel from Argentina and friendly countries have been trained by CAECOPAZ in its 23 years of existence. Similarly, Argentine personnel returning from missions must submit a report on their completed mission, in which they share their experiences and lessons learned so that we can make relevant improvements in the future.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We already have various commitments and initiatives in many United Nations forums, such as the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations; the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations; and the Peacekeeping Ministerial. This debate is yet another opportunity to identify ways and means of enhancing and strengthening the capacities of peacekeeping operations to improve the performance of troops on the ground and to ensure the successful implementation of the mandates of these operations, as well as the shared commitments expressed in the Secretary-General's Action for Peacekeeping initiative. Argentina once again reiterates its firm commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations, which began 62 years ago.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I extend my appreciation to your country, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate. I also welcome the participation of the Secretary- General; the Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lieutenant General Elias Rodriguez Martins Filho; and Mr. Bjorn Holmberg, Director of the International Forum for the Challenges of Peacekeeping Operations, of which Argentina is honoured to be a member. I wish to highlight the importance of this space to discuss the vital need to achieve quality training and capacity-building in order to improve the performance of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We will continue to participate in both multilateral and bilateral efforts with the country, as we have done since the 1990s. Likewise, Argentina reaffirms its commitment to Haiti and its people, while emphasizing the invaluable work of the men and women of MINUJUSTH in fulfilment of its honourable mandate to support Haiti on its path towards the consolidation of peace and sustainable development.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Although the challenges remain numerous, Argentina once again underscores the progress made in implementing the Mission's important mandate, assisting Haiti in improving humanitarian conditions, reducing community violence, consolidating rule of law institutions, strengthening and developing the professionalism of the Haitian National Police and promoting and protecting human rights in the country. In that regard, we highlight the achievements made by the country overall in recent years and the efforts made by the Haitian authorities, in conjunction with MINUJUSTH, to build lasting stability and a better future for the country. In addition to maintaining bilateral cooperation with Haiti, Argentina will continue to provide trained police personnel for the Mission, to the extent possible and in accordance with specific requirements.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“We also understand that the Mission must address the aforementioned transition process and the establishment of the strategic advisory office, in close cooperation with the Government of Haiti and its leaders, respecting their national priorities and taking into account the principle of national ownership in the peacebuilding process. We emphasize that the Haitian authorities have expressed their approval of the deployment of a special political mission under Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. In that regard, Argentina believes that such a mission should support Haitian actions related to socioeconomic development during the transition period, in coordination with the United Nations country team in Haiti, the Peacebuilding Commission and the Economic and Social Council.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Argentina also welcomes the Secretary-General's recommendation to establish a special political mission to provide political and advisory capacities that would continue to pay attention to development and, in turn, enable the Security Council to continue to support Haiti's efforts to achieve sustainable peace and strengthen the role of the good offices of the United Nations. In that regard, Argentina again underscores the need for the Mission's transition to that new option to be based on the progressive fulfilment of the Mission's mandate in order to prevent an early exit from jeopardizing the efforts of the past 15 years.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Argentina welcomes the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/l98), in particular the comprehensive and inclusive strategic assessment of the situation in Haiti in order to recommend the appropriate timetable for the end of the MINUJUSTH mandate and to identify the areas in which continued United Nations support would contribute most to sustaining peace and Haiti's path towards sustainable development. Progress in the socioeconomic situation, in an equitable manner and in accordance with 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, remains key to long-term stability.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): It is a pleasure to see you, Mr. President, presiding over this meeting, and I would like to thank Germany for organizing this debate. I also thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Michelle Bachelet, and Under- Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for delivering their respective briefings on the situation in Haiti and the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). I would further like to welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Haiti, and extend my thanks to the Executive Director of Zanmi Lasante for her briefing.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Argentina believes that the United Nations system, in addition to providing support for the opening of a humanitarian channel, should contribute to facilitating a peaceful transition to democracy in Venezuela, without the use of force, led by Venezuelans themselves through free, democratic, transparent and fully guaranteed presidential elections as soon as possible. For my country, that is the only way to solve the serious crisis that has gripped Venezuela for too long. A true and lasting peace cannot be achieved through oppression and at the expense of democracy and civil and political liberties. Therefore, we make call for the urgent restoration of the rule of law and full respect for human rights in Venezuela.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source