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Garcia-Moritan

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first: 2004-09-13
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“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, Mr. President, I should like to thank you for having invited us to participate in this open debate on an issue that the Council has long been discussing but whose importance has not diminished. I shall deliver an abbreviated version of my statement, the full text of which will be provided to the Secretariat. Argentina firmly supports all efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the Middle East. It is imperative that all parties play a constructive role, including regional actors and the major Powers, so as to move towards a resolution of differences through negotiations. Argentina calls on the parties to refrain from unilateral and provocative actions and condemns all incitement to violence, religious intolerance and racism.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“Finally, we would like to emphasize that the ideals and energy of young people - who are key agents of social change, economic development and technological innovation in their communities - constitute an essential potential to help to prevent conflict and to participate in shaping lasting peace. We therefore believe that is appropriate to continue to deal with this issue in the framework of the Council and to continue to deepen knowledge about the relationship between the role of young people and maintaining, building and sustaining peace.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Similarly, Argentina reaffirms what is set out in the Ibero-American Youth Pact with regard to boosting the role of young people as promoters of a culture of peace by establishing training programmes on violence prevention and conflict resolution. In that regard, Argentina promotes developing the ability and skills of young people, as well as creating jobs for them so that they can actively contribute to sustaining peace. Special youth employment and training plans and the development of human resources should form the basis of innovative rehabilitation and social reintegration programmes for young people in post- conflict situations, in particular children, young former combatants, those with disabilities and those who have missed out on education opportunities.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Argentina believes that it is essential for young people to increase their meaningful and inclusive participation as future leaders of peacebuilding with a transformative potential, rather than engaging in violence. Young people clearly have an important role to play in developing their own future and in building peace. They should be involved in aid, recovery and reconstruction programmes and as part of transition and national reconciliation processes. Governments and civil society, including in partnership with the private sector, must harness the energy, ideas and experiences of young people in order to create a new post-conflict society.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Recognizing that young people represent a large proportion of the civilians who are harmed by armed conflict and that the interruption of their access to education and economic opportunities has decisive consequences for lasting peace and reconciliation, in March 2017, together with Norway, Argentina organized the second International Conference on Safe Schools to raise general awareness of the seriousness of attacks against students, teachers, schools and universities and of the military use of schools and universities. The Conference was also intended to disseminate the Safe Schools Declaration and the Guidelines for Preventing Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict, adopted in Oslo in May 2015.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Education is fundamental to peace, security, development and the full enjoyment of human rights. Continuous access to safe education helps to protect young people from the dangers of armed conflict. Education is not only a human right but also an essential protection mechanism for young people affected by armed conflict, helping them to reach their potential and to contribute to the building of stronger communities. In turn, ensuring the security of young people allows them to become relevant actors in reconstruction and post-conflict peacebuilding processes, which can take place more rapidly if the education sector has overcome the effects of war.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“In its participation in the Economic and Social Council, Argentina has maintained that the Peacebuilding Commission serves a bridging and advisory role between the Organization's peace and security efforts and efforts related to development, human rights and humanitarian assistance. In line with that view, we believe that the Commission, in its active role of supporting the Security Council, can highlight the contribution of young people during the design and evaluation stages of the mandates of peacekeeping operations, especially in their peacebuilding phases. In that context, Argentina supports UNICEF's call for urgent progress in efforts to protect children and young people affected by conflict through the development of national legislation, policies and actions to protect the youngest members of society.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“In the context of conflict, many young people are drafted into military service or participate in war- related illicit subeconomies. Often they are forcefully recruited and, in other cases, are motivated by cultural, social, economic and political pressures, since the informal economy linked to conflicts can sometimes offer work and social opportunities that are seen as preferable to poverty and hunger. We must pay greater attention to the root causes of conflicts and the importance of finding solutions based on national participation in which young people can play a significant role in conflict prevention and the maintenance of peace - if they are guaranteed an inclusive environment through the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“They are victims, forced into a situation that is an ongoing violation of their rights, and are subject to recruitment, mutilation, abduction, sexual violence, attacks against schools and hospitals and a denial of humanitarian aid. In addition to suffering violations oftheir most basic human rights, young people are affected psychologically and socially, which inhibits their development. They can lose access to education and other age-appropriate activities. They can experience feelings of guilt or a normalization of violence if they have joined an armed group - either voluntarily or by force - or if they have witnessed or committed acts of extreme violence. In many cases, feelings of loss, rootlessness, sexual violence and addiction to toxic substances can also adversely affect their mental health.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“We recognize the important role of youth in conflict prevention and resolution and as a key aspect to the sustainability, inclusivity and success of peacebuilding and the maintenance ofpeace activities. That is why we support the implementation of resolution 2250 (2015), which promotes young people, at the international level, being instruments of peace, dialogue and understanding and fight against poverty, violence and intolerance. Argentina believes that armed conflict hampers educational and employment opportunity for young people, who are vulnerable and are often exposed to dangerous situations that impede their development and affect their schooling. It is estimated that approximately 300,000 armed children and young people live in conflict zones.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First, I would like to thank the Government of Peru through you, Mr. President, for its initiative to organize this debate on the theme of youth, peace and security. We also thank the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth and Mr. Simpson, Ms. Pierre-Antoine and Ms. Ekomo-Soignet for their informative briefings. Argentina has from the outset embraced the Secretary-General's new emphasis on conflict prevention and the development of the concept of sustainable peace or sustaining peace - a narrative in which young people and women have an essential role. Our country recognizes that peace and security are interrelated and mutually reinforcing.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“If Member States truly want to improve the effectiveness and performance of the peacekeeping system, we should analyse ways to generate ideas and alternatives to do that. The system has its advantages and is broadly supported by the international community. In conclusion, I would like to pay tribute to the personnel of the United Nations who have lost their lives in carrying out their peacekeeping duties. Reflecting on their sacrifice should encourage us to consider the best ways to renew our collective commitment to peacekeeping operations.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Argentina underlines the need for missions that are more effective and flexible, with clear mandates and parameters both for their personnel and for host countries, with planning done sufficiently in advance and based on priorities established from the beginning in consultation with troop- and police-contributing countries, with better specific capabilities and specially trained personnel and, crucially, with the necessary financial resources for carrying out their mandated tasks satisfactorily. However, we are witnessing a growing tendency in the Organization to expect better performances from peacekeeping operations doing larger numbers of jobs in increasingly risky and complex operational environments, while at the same time attempts are being made to freeze or reduce their general level of funding.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“We also stress that missions should include enablers who would assist host countries in the area of infrastructure, especially when that could help to protect civilians. The experience of the Argentinian hospital in Haiti demonstrated that it was possible to expand its work into the community and thereby generate empathy without undermining its effectiveness.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Along with more than 80 countries, we have joined the Voluntary Compact on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. We also support the Canadian-led Elsie Initiative on Women in Peace Operations, in the understanding that increasing the number of female Blue Helmets would make missions more effective. In line with the Secretary-General's holistic take on the pillars of peace and security, development and human rights, which is also reflected in his recent report on peacebuilding and sustaining peace (S/2018/43), we believe that peacekeeping operations, as part of the United Nations system, can assist host countries in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development while simultaneously attending to the needs of populations and working towards longer- term goals for resolving conflicts.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“We reiterate that the issue should not be considered from a strictly military perspective, but should rather be part of a broader political and humanitarian approach centred on building a safe, protected environment. We believe that it is crucial that all Member States continue moving towards a clear and common understanding of the modalities and implications of such activities, particularly in cases where it is necessary to use force to provide security to civilians who are threatened by physical violence, in accordance with missions' mandates and the rules of engagement. Argentina reiterates its commitment to the Organization's zero-tolerance policy for cases of sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as its support for the measures adopted by the Secretary-General in that regard.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“In addition to supporting the general framework of that report, we understand that the main change that has contributed to an increase in peacekeeping deaths is that the most recent missions have been established in unstable, complex and high-risk situations where there is no peace to maintain. That is why in recent years the main challenge to peacekeeping operations has been to adapt to those operational circumstances and the mandates assigned to them. The incorporation of mandates on the protection of civilians into peacekeeping operations has been one of the most important developments regarding peacekeeping missions that we have seen this century.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Argentina agrees with the concept note for this debate (S/2018/184, annex) with regard to the need for all parties concerned to renew their commitment to peacekeeping operations as an essential political tool of the Organization for the maintenance of international peace and security. We stress the importance of having a clear joint strategy on the challenges, expectations, resources and requirements for missions' effective performance in fulfilling their mandates. We believe that the recent substantive session of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations was a positive step in that direction. One of the issues discussed in that session was the security of missions, particularly as it relates to the report submitted by Lieutenant General dos Santos Cruz.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): We are pleased to see you presiding over today's meeting, Madam. On behalf of Argentina, I thank the Netherlands for having convened this open debate on a topic that is of particular interest to us, in view of our regular participation as a troop- and police-contributing country, which began exactly 60 years ago. We would also like to thank the Secretary- General, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Director of the non-governmental organization Groupe de recherche, d'etude et de formation femme-action for their important briefings to the Council.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“The Council should spare no effort in urging parties to act accordingly, always using the parameters recognized by the international community as a reference point, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Our country condemns terrorism in all its forms and expresses its strongest rejection of the terrorist actions of the organization calling itself the Islamic State, as well as the Al-Nusra Front. Likewise, we condemn the use of chemical weapons in any situation, under any circumstance and by any actor. We firmly believe that all those responsible for its use must be brought to justice. In that regard, Argentina has supported from the outset the impartial and technical work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism. Moreover, Argentina urges that an impartial investigation of the facts be continued. In conclusion, peace in the Middle East will be possible only through more diplomacy and negotiation.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“With regard to the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, Argentina supports a political solution through dialogue and diplomacy, in accordance with international law and in a manner that upholds the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. Therefore, Argentina attaches special importance to the Geneva talks and expresses its firm support for the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura. Argentina also recognizes the positive effect of the Astana agreements and other ceasefire agreements, such as that agreed among the United States, the Russian Federation and Jordan in July 2017. Argentina emphasizes the importance for all actors to respect those agreements.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Argentina reaffirms the special status ofJerusalem, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and of the Security Council and, in that regard, rejects any unilateral attempt to modify it. Argentina believes that the Holy City must be a place of encounter and peace, and that free access to sacred sites must be guaranteed to Jews, Muslims and Christians. Any attempt to deny or relativize the historical link and the deep significance of those places for the three great monotheistic religions is completely unacceptable and does not contribute to the goal of finding a solution to the conflict.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Moreover, attacks against Israeli citizens are unacceptable and must cease immediately. Argentina strongly condemns all terrorist acts and, just as it is convinced that there is no military solution to this conflict, neither is there a solution that utilizes terrorist methods. It is necessary for Palestinian leaders to address Israeli security concerns in earnest. Argentina notes with concern the ongoing excessive use of force by Israel in the attacks and alleged attacks carried out by Palestinians and in clashes with them, as well as in violent settler actions. Argentina also reiterates its firm support for the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and stresses that the funds for its adequate functioning must not be put at risk.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Argentina reaffirms its support for the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and for an independent and viable State, 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. Likewise, Argentina reiterates its concern about the persistent and continued growth of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and urges the cessation of their expansion, as established in Council resolution 2334 (2017) adopted on 23 December 2016. The international community as a whole has been very clear: the settlements are contrary to international law, hamper peace, weaken the prospect of two States living in peace and security, and thereby promote the perpetuation of an unsustainable status quo.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“The constructive role of all parties, including regional actors and major Powers, is decisive in moving towards a settlement of differences through negotiations. Argentina also calls for unilateral actions and provocations to be avoided, and we condemn all incitement to violence. Argentina wishes to reaffirm its resolute support for a peaceful, definitive and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian question based on the two-State solution, with the 1967 borders, as the parties determined in the negotiation process, and as established in the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council, the road map and the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for inviting me to participate in this open debate on a topic that the Security Council has been discussing for quite some time, although the importance of which has not diminished. Argentina has historically maintained a position of principle in favour of resolving disputes through peaceful means, respect for international law, sovereignty, independence, national unity and territorial integrity of States, rejection of the acquisition of territories by the strength, confidence in the constructive role and the persuasive power of the international community to pave the way towards peaceful, just and definitive solutions. Argentina decisively supports all efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Argentina is persuaded that only through international cooperation will it be possible to combat the scourge of attacks on schools in all their forms and manifestations, in the framework of full respect for human rights, international humanitarian law and international law.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“In this vein, Argentina is grateful for and endorses the recommendation of the Secretary-General to adhere to the Declaration and urgently calls on the States Members of the United Nations, in particular Council members, to endorse it. In that context, in March Argentina hosted the Second International Conference on Safe Schools, in which delegations from more than 80 countries participated together with representatives of the United Nations system and civil society. The main goal of the Conference was to assess the progress made since the Declaration was adopted, in 2015. To date, it has been endorsed by 70 States.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Education is key for development and the full enjoyment of human rights, and access to safe education contributes to protecting girls and boys from the perils of armed conflicts. In this vein, Argentina stresses the adoption of resolution 2286 (2016), on the protection of hospitals from armed attacks. We reiterate our staunchest support for the Oslo Declaration on Safe Schools, adopted in May 2015 and initiated by Argentina and Norway. The Declaration commits States to applying the guidelines for protecting schools and universities from military use during armed conflict, thus ensuring the right to education and the protection of children and youth in conflict situations.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Child protection from a human rights perspective must be taken into account in the elaboration of the mandates of peacekeeping operations and special political missions, as well as in the peacebuilding activities of the Security Council and efforts to counter terrorism and Violent extremism. In this vein, it is vital to develop, maintain and strengthen capacities in the area of peacekeeping operations in terms of prevention, protection, assistance, advice and documentation, and in monitoring violations of children's rights. Lastly, Argentina expresses its deep concern at and vehemently condemns the growing use of schools for military purposes and the increased number of attacks against schools and hospitals.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“We also stress the progress made in terms of preventing Violations of and protecting the rights of children through coordinated action between the Security Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and the tasks undertaken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, with the cooperation of UNICEF and other bodies of the United Nations system. Argentina also firmly supports the need to agree upon and implement measures aimed at bringing greater pressure to bear on State and non-State actors that persistently commit Violations, as well as to maintain contacts with such actors in order to demobilize, separate, rehabilitate and reintegrate children associated with these groups, in cooperation with their various communities.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Virginia Gamba, and for her presentation of the report (S/2017/821) and its annexes. We reiterate once again that it is vital to provide all necessary support in terms of human and financial resources so as to make it possible for the Special Representative to continue with her work, in compliance with her mandate. Argentina staunchly supports the Organization's efforts to prevent, to avert and put a stop to the six grave Violations of the rights of the child in the framework of armed conflict. This commitment has been demonstrated on numerous occasions, as Argentina was one of the first States to ratify, in 2002, the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. It also supported the adoption of resolutions 1261 (1999), 1612 (2005), 2143 (2014) and 2225 (2015).”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina aligns itself with the statement made by the delegation of Norway on behalf of the States that have endorsed the Oslo Safe Schools Declaration. At the outset, I wish to thank France for having taken the initiative to organize this open debate in the context of the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Principles and Paris Commitments, intended to protect children illegally recruited or used by armed forces or groups, which Argentina joined and fully supports. We are also grateful for the statements made by the Secretary-General, the Special Representative and Mr. Mubin Shaikh. In this context, we wish to express our gratitude and strong support for the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Argentina strongly believes that more equitable and egalitarian societies that respect the rights of women are more peaceful societies. For that reason, and to conclude, I would like to reiterate Argentina's continued support for various mechanisms and platforms that contribute to complying with the commitments assumed in the framework of the revision of resolution 1325 (2000), particularly the Justice Rapid Response initiative, the Women and Peace and Security National Focal Points Network and the promotion of the Oslo Safe Schools Declaration.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“The inclusion of women must remain our priority in defining the mandates of peacekeeping operations and special political missions, as well as Security Council peacebuilding efforts, by integrating specialists in gender issues, gender violence and sexual violence in the various Security Council missions and mediation teams. In addition, we consider it crucial that specific provisions and gender commitments be included in peace and ceasefire agreements. Argentina welcomes the highly appropriate proposal of the Secretary-General to strengthen the mediation and good offices agenda of his Office, using a gender perspective to reach solutions. Argentina therefore also supports his recommendation to create and strengthen national and regional networks of female mediators.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“As has been said, this is not solely a matter of equity, but also of effectiveness in fulfilling the mandates of those missions. In that context, we underscore the fact that Argentina has reached the United Nations goal of 15 per cent participation of women as military observers and officials in peace operations, and is therefore above the general average. We will continue working to deepen that commitment through the implementation of the national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions, which is as an overarching instrument of all national bodies regarding the issue of women and peace and security. The strength of resolution 1325 (2000) has been acknowledging the important role that women play as key actors in peace processes.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Argentina shares and supports the Secretary-General's vision for reforming the Organization with a coordinated, robust and holistic approach to prevention that is based on gender equality. From the beginning, Argentina has embraced the new emphasis given by the Secretary-General to conflict prevention and the development of the concept of sustainable peace, or upholding peace, a narrative in which women and young people play a fundamental role. In that regard, we would like to emphasize that achieving sustainable peace will be facilitated by increasing the participation of women as stakeholders in all stages of the peace process, in particular as military, police and civilian personnel in the Organization's peacekeeping operations.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to thank France for convening this open debate on women and peace and security, on the occasion of the seventeenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), which Argentina supported as a non-permanent member of the Security Council in 2000. Argentina aligns itself with the statement made by the delegation of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends on Women and Peace and Security. 1 would also especially like to welcome the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/861), which shares with Member States his views on the central role of women in conflict prevention and sets out his commitments to implementing the women and peace and security agenda.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“We also honour the memory of those who gave their lives in fulfilling their noble mission to help Haiti make progress on its path to sustainable peace and development.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“In that connection, notwithstanding any sovereign decisions that may be taken by Haiti on issues related to its security and defence, we are confident that the planned development of the armed forces in the country will not interfere with the effective implementation of the HNP's strategic development plan or involve funds originally earmarked for development. In line with the Secretary-General's latest report, we welcome Haiti's involvement with international human rights mechanisms and encourage State institutions, human rights institutions and civil society to cooperate extensively with the human rights component of MINUJUSTH. I would like to conclude by once again reiterating Argentina's commitment to the Haitian people and acknowledging the work of Ms. Sandra Honore and all the military, police and civil personnel of MINUSTAH.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“Argentina notes the continuing progress that has been made in closing MINUSTAH and establishing MINUJUSTH, in particular as it relates to the future implementation of the new Mission's important mandate to assist in consolidating the country's rule-of- law institutions, strengthening and professionalizing the Haitian National Police (HNP) and promoting and protecting human rights. In that regard, and in addition to continuing our bilateral cooperation with Haiti, we will continue to contribute trained police personnel to the new Mission, in accordance with our ability to do so and the specific requirements set forth in the new police advisory and oversight programme, in the framework of the Secretary-General's transition plan, as well as the Haitian National Police's 2017- 2021 strategic development plan.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“It also helped 6 million Haitians through violence-reduction programmes and 7 million through quick-impact projects, in line with priorities identified by the Haitian authorities. Argentina supports the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy on cases of sexual abuse and exploitation in Haiti, as well as the Organization's new approach to cholera in that country, with the hope that the United Nations Mission in Support of Justice in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) will contribute to implementing and monitoring those policies, in close collaboration with the Haitian authorities. In that regard, my country recently signed the Voluntary Compact on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and has made a voluntary contribution to the United Nations Haiti Cholera Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“We agree with the assessment of the Mission's legacy in the Secretary-General's report, highlighting its significant achievements despite the enormous difficulties it has faced, which included one earthquake and six devastating hurricanes. After 13 years and despite many persistent challenges, MINUSTAH leaves behind a relatively stable country with a democratically elected President, three functioning branches of Government and a window of opportunity for making progress towards sustainable development. During that time, among other things, the Mission supported the efforts of the Haitian Government to strengthen its rule-of-law institutions - the police and the justice system in particular - and to implement the various human rights mechanisms.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“Argentina pays tribute to the personnel of the various countries that have deployed troops to MINUSTAH during the 13 years of its existence - men and women, civilians, military and police - as their contribution to the fulfilment of the Mission's mandate. We wish to highlight the invaluable efforts of the nearly 13,000 Argentine army troops deployed since 2004, including an army battalion, an air-force unit and a mobile field hospital, which recently left the country, as well as the 900 officers of the Argentine National Police who participated in the Mission. We especially remember all who gave their lives to the service of peacekeeping and security in Haiti, including four from Argentina.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“Mr. Garcia Moritan (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Peru on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, and would like to make the following brief additional comments. We thank Special Representative Sandra Honore for her presentation of the latest report of the Secretary- General pursuant to resolution 2350 (2017) (S/2017/840). As the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) draws to a close, we are grateful for her commitment and professionalism at its helm and for her work to ensure the stability of Haiti. We also welcome the Permanent Representative of Haiti, Ambassador Denis Regis, and want to highlight the joint efforts of the Haitian authorities and MINUSTAH to build lasting stability and a better future for the country.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“We condemn terrorism in all its forms and view it as a common enemy that we must defeat. Peace in the Middle East will be possible only through greater diplomatic efforts and negotiation. The Council should spare no effort in encouraging the parties concerned in that direction, consistent with the parameters recognized by the international community in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions, a two-State solution based on agreements between the parties, the Quartet road map and the Arab Peace Initiative, as well as a mutually acceptable solution to the situation in Jerusalem and a just settlement of the refugee issue.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“We regret the many lives lost as a result of the terrorist acts carried out by the self-proclaimed Islamic State. We would also like to make mention of the crisis among the countries of the Gulf, which is a new source of tension in the region and cause of concern for our country. Argentina hopes that all of the parties involved, with whom we have close cooperation links, can find a solution, through dialogue and diplomatic negotiations. We support Kuwait's mediation efforts and the initiatives taken by various actors within the international community to improve relations among the parties. We call for restraint and stress that all decisions and actions should be in line with international law to prevent an escalation of the situation and any social and economic consequences that would have an adverse effect on the civilian population.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we support the impartial and technical work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism. Argentina supports a political solution in Syria, through dialogue and diplomacy, as well as respect for international law and the principles of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. We therefore attach particular importance to the negotiations in Geneva and Astana. Considerable progress has been made because these two initiatives complement each other. We also welcome the agreement reached between the United States, the Russian Federation and Jordan on 9 July to bring about a ceasefire in south-eastern Syria. With regard to the situation in Iraq, we are pleased to note that the Iraqi army has recently retaken control of Mosul.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Our country therefore believes that none of the parties should take unilateral measures that could affect the status quo. Unfortunately, that is not the only issue that concerns us in the Middle East. Argentina notes with concern developments in the situation in Syria, in particular the humanitarian situation and condemns all acts of violence, particularly those targeting the civilian population. Our country rejects terrorism in all its forms and condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist activity of the organization that refers to itself as the Islamic State, and the Al-Nusra Front. We also strongly condemn the use of chemical weapons in any situation, under any circumstances and by any actor. We also firmly believe that all those responsible for their use should be brought to justice.”
2017-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8011Reprise1 (2017) · source