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Garcia Sztenz

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2019-02-27

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2019-02-27

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1. “In conclusion, I would like to recall that armed violence is an evil that affects our entire society, and vulnerable groups are the most affected - especially women, young people and children who are seeking a better future. That is why it is in our hands and our responsibility to take measures to ease the suffering of our peoples, thereby demonstrating our firm willingness to safeguard multilateralism and maintain peace.”

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2. “In addition to that Treaty, the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects is also a suitable platform for the exchange of capabilities, assistance and cooperation for the improvement of national laws on small arms and their import and export controls, as well as the proper management of stockpiles. Guatemala firmly believes that peace and development go hand in hand. We therefore emphasize the need to generate synergies linking instruments related to peace and security with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which represents the broadest consensus at the international level for achieving peaceful and inclusive societies.”

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3. “We therefore urge States that have not yet done so to accede to the Arms Trade Treaty, while recalling that it is a legally binding instrument that establishes a common regime for the international trade in conventional arms, as well as seeks to reduce the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons. It is therefore necessary to reduce the human suffering caused by illegal and irresponsible transfer of such weapons. The Arms Trade Treaty contributes to improving regional security and stability, as well as promoting accountability by establishing better controls on the transfer of conventional arms.”

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4. “It is linked to illicit markets and contributes to drug trafficking, organized crime and armed conflicts, thereby undermining security and standing in the way of creating an appropriate environment in which human, economic and sustainable development is fostered. Guatemala supports initiatives that seek comprehensive and sustainable solutions to the problems afflicting our peoples, in particular with regard to effectively addressing current and emerging threats to international peace and security. Although that is the primary obligation of our Governments, we must also recognize that we are stronger when we work together and multilaterally, so that solutions are sought based on experiences and good practices in the implementation of the various relevant international instruments.”

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5. “The consequences of the devastating impact of the illicit transfer of small arms and light weapons is a problem that is severely affecting the African continent and is a global phenomenon. Consequently, it requires international and multilateral responses and commitments - that is to say, a strong and determined resolve. Every day throughout the world, small arms and light weapons and their proliferation and illicit trafficking result in the deaths of hundreds of people, fuel conflict and exacerbate violence. Such trade is unscrupulous and unethical, which is why the Organization should devote efforts to its strict regulation. The manufacture of such weapons and their ammunition shows no signs of decreasing.”

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6. “We recognize that, over the past two decades, the African Union and its regional mechanisms have ramped up their capacities to address crisis situations and conflicts on the continent, while contributing to the creation of conditions that are conducive to the growth and development of their populations, with the ultimate goal of achieving peace in the region. Despite progress pertaining to conflict prevention and their management and settlement, however, Africa continues to face various crises that jeopardize human, national and regional security. At the same time, it is appropriate to mention that the region to which my country belongs also faces the same challenges. Moreover, the proliferation of small arms and light weapons sets the stage for the commission of mass atrocity crimes.”

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7. “Mr. Garcia Sz'tenz (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala thanks the delegation of Equatorial Guinea, in its capacity as President of the Security Council, for convening this open debate, which provides us with an opportunity to exchange views on an issue as important as cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations to silence the guns in Africa. We are also grateful for the concept note (S/2019/169, annex) provided for this debate, with which we fully agree, as it states, in paragraph 1, that this initiative is intended to "achieve the goal of a conflict-free Africa, to make peace a reality for all our people and to rid the continent of wars, civil conflicts, human rights violations, humanitarian disasters and violent conflicts, and to prevent genocide".”

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