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Martirosyan

lines on the record: 44
first: 2003-10-16
most recent: 2009-04-21
sittings or episodes: 7
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“The next important issue to which I would like to call the Council's attention is confidence-building policies and the essential role that mediators can play in this regard. It is widely recognized that, regardless of the format and mechanisms of international mediation, agreements reached hardly have a chance to be successfully implemented without a proper level of trust and confidence among the conflicting parties. Regrettably, despite its importance, this issue does not receive due attention in the report. In conclusion, the Armenian delegation expresses its appreciation to the Mexican presidency for organizing this open debate. It gave us an opportunity to present our views on the important issue of mediation and settlement of disputes, and we hope that our positions will be duly considered on relevant occasions.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We strongly believe that only consensus among the concerned parties can lead to a genuine compromise and guarantee a lasting and durable solution to disputes. We maintain that only after that regional organization has brokered a political settlement through its mandated representatives should the United Nations, with its well-established mechanisms, resources and expertise, lead the implementation process to ensure the successful fulfilment of the agreements reached. If that does not occur, one should not be surprised when attempts to impose conflict settlement formulas from the existing negotiation format through decisions taken by a simple majority of votes not only prove ineffective, but may jeopardize a fragile peace and ongoing talks.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Shortly after the creation of the United Nations, international developments led to the formation of various regional initiatives and organizations. It became obvious that the international community needed a number of organizations to address the challenges arising in different regions. These organizations have been extremely instrumental in handling regional problems and mediating the settlement of disputes. Among them, the largest regional security organization in the world - the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe - holds a special place. It operates on the basis of the fundamental principle of consensus, which distinguishes favourably it from other international forums.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Despite the efforts of international community, inter- and intra-State conflicts are still threatening peace and security in different parts of the world. The United Nations Charter requires Member States to settle their disputes by peaceful means. There is no doubt that, among the various instruments the Charter offers to that end, mediation has proven to be the most promising one. Undoubtedly, the success of any mediation is critically dependent on the selection of mediators, mechanisms for bringing the positions of the conflicting parties into alignment, and instruments to implement the agreed decisions. Without questioning the importance of the United Nations in that regard, I concur with those of my colleagues who have stressed the key role of regional organizations as the most appropriate mediators.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“However, I deem it necessary to reiterate that the Armenian side strongly believes that the fundamental resolution of the problem must be achieved on the basis of a comprehensive political settlement, taking into account the right of people to self-determination and a security guarantee for the people and population of Nagorny Karabakh. I join my colleagues in thanking the Secretary- General for providing us with his in-depth analysis of the international mediation practices of the United Nations. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Lynn Pascoe for his concise and thorough presentation of the report (S/2009/l89), which deals with an issue with which he is very familiar from his personal professional experience in the South Caucasus.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Azerbaijani statement came as no surprise to my delegation. However, I will not engage in long polemics with the representative of our neighbouring State. The situation prevailing today was created by Azerbaijan, which two decades ago attempted to resolve the Nagorny Karabakh conflict by military force, obviously with unexpected consequences for itself. My delegation has had a number of opportunities in the past to provide conclusive information on the Nagorny Karabakh problem, and we do not think it would be appropriate to repeat our arguments here once again.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We hope that countries of the region and other interested parties will be more consistent in ensuring that this proposal is not as futile as analogous proposals previously presented by regional and external actors have been. In speaking about general regulation and control of arms, I would like to commend the initiative on an arms trade treaty introduced by the Government of the United Kingdom two years ago. The scope of support for the resolution on this issue (General Assembly resolution 61/89) brings hope for the establishment of an effective global regulatory mechanism for arms transfer. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Armenia's firm commitment to contributing to the efforts of strengthening present international mechanisms on arms control and global security as well as to participating constructively in future deliberations.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The recent events in Georgia were the grave consequences of such developments. Thus, we strongly believe that before a comprehensive security arrangement is forged, the countries of the South Caucasus need to commit themselves to the non-use of force in the settlement of unresolved conflicts. In that context, the joint declaration on Nagorny Karabakh signed on 2 November in Moscow by the Presidents of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia can play a promising role. Having mentioned the necessity of a comprehensive security treaty for the region, I would like to point out the recent proposal on a Caucasus security platform made by the Prime Minister of Turkey. The initial reaction from the leaders of the States concerned was encouraging.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In such circumstances, the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe has been playing an instrumental role in the maintenance of peace and stability in the South Caucasus. However, in our region that pivotal agreement is being challenged. Over the past few years, the ceilings for conventional weapons established for the countries of our region have been violated by one State of the South Caucasus. In addition, over the past few years we have witnessed a relentless arms race, along with the unprecedented growth of military expenditures, in the countries of the South Caucasus. Those dangerous developments are taking place against the backdrop of belligerent rhetoric. The lack of trust among conflicting parties, coupled with the current absence of confidence-building measures, is threatening the overall security situation in the region.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source
“New threats have emerged, and therefore some valid questions about the relevance and efficiency of pan-European security have arisen over the past two decades. It was no accident that the idea to convene a summit to discuss the future of the European security system emerged during the discussions at the recent European Union-Russia high-level meeting. We concur with those who believe that, before convening such a summit and undertaking steps towards improving the existing security mechanisms, members of the Euro- Atlantic community should rather refrain from any radical actions that might complicate the current security environment. Regrettably, the South Caucasus is a region where a number of unresolved conflicts still exist in the absence of regional security arrangements.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Sir, for organizing this timely debate on an important and topical subject. Armenia and the South Caucasus as a whole are facing a number of challenges stemming from the lack of regional security arrangements and a deficiency of existing arms control and regulation mechanisms. The experience of the decades after the Second World War testifies that collective security arrangements are viable and can stand the test of time if they are based at the very least on consensus and a common perception of security threats. The European security architecture was established on the basis of the political realities of the cold-war era. Since that time, the geopolitical situation in the Euro-Atlantic area has undergone dramatic changes.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The very existence of various international organizations dealing with conflict resolution proves that uniform approaches and one-size-fits-all solutions to address different disputes are hardly realistic. Therefore, we believe that since every conflict has its prehistory and its peculiarities, it is important that regional organizations - or those with appropriate mandates, with acquired institutional memory and with an understanding of the specifics of the history and evolution of a conflict - be allowed to tackle comprehensive solutions that will last, instead of offering philosophical, well-meaning remedies, which at best result in a loss of time, and at worst, in a loss of life and hope.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We believe that the organization should pay special attention to - and watchfully consider - all violations of the ceilings established for conventional weapons in the South Caucasus. However, it is the fundamental OSCE principle of consensus that distinguishes it from other international forums. The comparative advantage of the OSCE over other international bodies lies in its consensus-based decision-making mechanism. We strongly believe that only consensus among the concerned parties leads to genuine, willing compromise and guarantees lasting solutions to seemingly intractable disputes. Past experience clearly illustrates that imposed settlements are not only ineffective but also fragile and unable to withstand the test of time.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In that same sense, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) also plays a central role in creating conditions that will provide security in our region, by requiring commitments from participating States and utilizing mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution. The Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe is among the OSCE tools providing for an effective and unique set of arms control mechanisms. The complete observance of the agreed arrangements by the countries of the South Caucasus is a sine qua non for the maintenance of stability and peace in our region, where, regrettably, the resumption of hostilities is indeed still possible.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Indeed, the regional organizations are closer to the facts on the ground and possess a storehouse of historical experience and unique perceptions that sometimes overshadow realities; they often have greater motivation to tackle explosive problems quickly and effectively. I would like to speak about two regional organizations in particular. Established shortly after the United Nations, the Council of Europe has made a tremendous contribution to regional stability through the promotion of democracy and the rule of law. Its activities have been instrumental, especially for the new democracies that emerged after the cold war. The focus of the Council of Europe on remedying the socioeconomic and political conditions that exacerbate conflicts is truly a valuable long-term contribution.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“I would like to express my appreciation to the Indonesian presidency of the Council for initiating this open debate and to personally thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to share my views on this pivotal subject. Shortly after the foundation of the United Nations, international developments led to the creation of various regional initiatives and organizations. It became obvious that the international community needed a number of organizations to address the challenges of differing natures arising in different regions and in a variety of spheres. Those organizations have been instrumental in handling regional problems and settling local disputes. In that regard, I fully share the opinion expressed by the representative of the European Union.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“As past experience shows, no operation is successful if it does not address deep-rooted grievances and the causes of the conflict or take its dynamics into account. A holistic understanding of the range of security and development challenges in conflict areas, as well as developing programmes based on those realities, and sometimes on worst-case scenarios, and not on the theoretical models of best assumptions, might help to address the need for the urgent improvement of the ways the United Nations deals with conflict situations. Honouring pledges made, be they political or financial, would help to transform the United Nations into an Organization that is capable of successfully fulfilling its founding mandate "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war".”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The identification of the end state that the peacekeeping operation aims to achieve might set the right agenda for the programmes and projects to be implemented on the ground. In this respect, we cannot overstress the need for tangible results to keep hope from dwindling and to prevent the resumption of conflict. Quick-impact projects could be one way of making a real difference in the lives of people, and consequently in their minds. Thirdly, we realize that this kind of planning would require a proper analysis of the situation on the ground and of the roots and causes of the conflict, yet we believe that it should be a priority in the consideration of a peacekeeping operation in the first place.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Secondly, for the past decade United Nations peacekeeping operations have evolved into multifaceted and multidimensional missions. Yet, the time has probably come to contemplate the idea of the establishment of multi-phased operations as well, where a gradual development from peacekeeping to peace-building is planned in advance as part of an operation. Apart from providing an opportunity for better planning for the transition from the military to the development phase of a peacekeeping operation, it would also send the right message to war-torn communities about the sound commitment of the international community to helping to reconstruct the social fabric of the country in such a manner that it will be able to sustain the hard-achieved peace and advance on the path to democracy and the rule of law on its own.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In this respect, my delegation would like to raise several issues that it believes could be considered as necessary precursors for effective intervention. First, the issue of the regionalization of conflict or the regional dimension of conflict has to be taken into account when planning for peacekeeping operations. Transborder armed groups, illegal trafficking and trade, and transborder social networks are issues that should not be overlooked when considering the establishment of a security environment, humanitarian assistance, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Such an approach, despite its extreme complexity, may prove to be more effective if it is duly considered in all its aspects for its impact in such operations as that currently being discussed for the Sudan.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In 2003, my country made a decision to participate in the NATO-led peacekeeping operation in Kosovo. Since February 2004, a platoon of 34 peacekeepers from the Armenian armed forces has been operating as part of the Greek forces of the United States-led multinational brigade of the Kosovo Force (KFOR). In 2003, Armenia hosted NATO Partnership for Peace exercises - known as Cooperative Best Effort 2003 - the main goal of which was the planning of interaction between Partnership nations during peacekeeping operations. As we become part of an international community that strives to bring peace to different parts of the world, we want to make sure that the efforts are well spent and rewarded by the creation of self-sustaining peace in those areas.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is indubitable that peacekeeping operations have made great headway during the past decade, evolving from classic peacekeeping operations into extremely complex ones encompassing conflict management, confidence-building and post-conflict peace-building. Sometimes, inadvertently, the United Nations has found itself carrying out peacemaking functions in rather complicated situations, raising doubts about the legitimacy and successfulness of its actions under such circumstances. Despite the fact that all those issues have been duly analysed by the high- level Panel headed by Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi and subsequently reflected in its report of March 2000 (S/2000/809) we still ponder the same issues when the question of a new peacekeeping operation comes up. Armenia is taking its first steps in this field.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Allow me to begin by extending my congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to assure you of my delegation's full support for the Council's work. This open debate on United Nations peacekeeping operations is of paramount importance as the Organization is currently planning at least four new peacekeeping missions and is contemplating a possible expansion of its activities in Iraq. This debate is being held at a time when questions are being asked about the efficacy of current peacekeeping operations in Africa, Asia and Europe and about the ways and means to improve them. It is being conducted as the Organization is taking its first steps to address security and development challenges in conflict areas through integrated peace-building approaches.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Meanwhile, what Azeri representatives continue to fail to acknowledge is that Armenia has done exactly what the relevant Security Council resolutions have called on it to do - to use its good offices with the leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh to help find a peaceful solution of the conflict.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The references to the four Security Council resolutions on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict are a clear attempt on the part of Azerbaijan to read those resolutions and apply them selectively in a partial and self-serving manner. Indeed, Azerbaijan itself is in violation of those resolutions, which urge the parties concerned to pursue negotiations within the framework of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk group, as well as through direct contacts between them. Azerbaijan's refusal to engage in direct negotiations with the elected representatives of Nagorno-Karabakh is one of the main impediments to the resolution of the conflict.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Finally, having followed the discussions, which evolved in a very constructive manner - something that is particularly gratifying given the participation of countries that are not often in agreement with each other - I cannot but express my regret at the continued repetition by the delegation of Azerbaijan of its unchanged rhetoric. The reference to the so-called military aggression of Armenia is totally misleading. The resulting situation is the forced reaction of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan's decision to use military force to suppress the legitimate, just and peaceful quest of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh to exercise the right to self-determination, which is guaranteed by international law and the United Nations Charter.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to once again express my Government's appreciation to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and to donor countries for their assistance and support with respect to child-related issues. The protection of children affected by armed conflict is a complex issue which requires a comprehensive approach. Armenia therefore believes that concerted action is necessary at the national, regional and international levels. We believe also that our efforts should complement each other, with all stakeholders utilizing the comparative advantages of their respective mandates and experience. The Government of Armenia is committed to doing its utmost and constructively to contribute to global efforts to promote this noble cause.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We believe also that the needs of girls must be given special consideration in the overall policy of addressing the problems of children affected by armed conflict. As a country hosting about 65,000 refugee children from Azerbaijan, the Government of Armenia deems these issues of particular concern. Despite the current socio-economic difficulties facing the country, the post-conflict rehabilitation of children, particularly with respect to health care and education, are the focus of the Government's attention. The situation of these children is also reflected in Armenia's second periodic report to the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which was considered by the Committee on 15 January last.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In this regard, systematic monitoring and reporting with respect to the situation in the field take on particular importance. We view the integration of child- protection mandates and the deployment of special advisers in peacekeeping missions as a positive step forward. However, the issue of impunity remains critical, and decisive action is needed in order to put an end to the vicious crimes that are being perpetrated against children. The issue of refugee children and their rehabilitation and reintegration into society are other important aspects of the problem. Related issues range from demobilization to the provision of humanitarian assistance and the ensuring of children's physical and psychological recovery.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“My delegation therefore fully supports the Secretary- General's call for "an era of application" of the internationally agreed norms and standards for the protection of children in armed conflict. We believe that, since it is the primary responsibility of Governments to ensure the protection of children in armed conflict and to alleviate their suffering, States' reporting mechanisms to relevant treaty bodies and to the Committee on the Rights of the Child must be strengthened in order to ensure that the necessary focus is maintained on the issue of children affected by armed conflict. Special measures must also be elaborated and implemented by the international community, and by the Council in particular, in order to ensure compliance by non-State actors.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We welcome the recent entry into force of two major instruments: the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. I would like to inform the Council that Armenia is a signatory to both instruments and that their ratification is under way. It is unfortunate that, despite the legal safeguards in place, horrendous violations of children's rights, such as child soldiering and the killing, maiming and rape of children, still continue in many parts of the world. Obviously, it would have been naive to expect that problems of such gravity could have been resolved by the mere provision of the relevant legal norms.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Let me first join previous speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing and presiding over this open debate. We also express appreciation for the presence earlier today of the Foreign Minister of Chile. The plight of children affected by armed conflict merits the utmost attention on the part of the international community, and their protection must be the primary responsibility of all of us. The delegation of Armenia takes note of some positive trends in the field of the protection of children in armed conflict in recent years. As outlined in the Secretary-General's report, the issue has gained significant public and political recognition. A set of legal instruments has been adopted, providing a comprehensive framework for addressing the issue.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“However, further steps could be taken to enhance cooperation by establishing a register of small arms and light weapons, as well as other cooperation mechanisms such as subregional transparency and confidence-building measures with a view to combating illicit trade. Harmonization of national control laws and regulations, as well as the exchange of national lists of registered brokers, can be carried our within subregional and regional frameworks as well. Such initiatives may run parallel to the conflict- resolution efforts in regions such as ours by preventing further arms races and serving as a significant confidence-building measure.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896Resumption1 (2004) · source
“These are often aggravated by governance- related deficiencies, weak democratic institutions or lack thereof, non-observance of and disrespect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as disregard of the right of peoples to self-determination. We should be aware of the fact that the complex nature of conflicts requires a comprehensive approach rather than reducing it to the problem of small arms and light weapons alone. Armenia successfully cooperates in this field with regional organizations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in particular. We welcome the adoption of the OSCE's best practice guide, which marks further progress in this area.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It has a human rights dimension. It is linked to terrorism and organized crime, to mention just a few. Henceforth, the problem of small arms and light weapons should be dealt with from an inclusive perspective of national, regional and international security, conflict-prevention and post- conflict peace-building. Therefore, we should maintain a balanced and comprehensive approach to effectively address this issue. Nonetheless, it should be noted that while small arms and light weapons play a significant role in exacerbating conflicts, the roots of those conflicts lie in political, economic, ethnic and cultural differences and disparities.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Additionally, the new criminal code, which entered into force on 1 August 2003, has expanded the scope of the existing legislation by directly addressing criminal offences in the illegal manufacture, possession, stockpiling, acquisition, sale, transportation and theft of arms and ammunition or explosives and by defining criminal offences relative to the inaccurate or careless stockpiling of arms. Notwithstanding all the aforementioned, it should be noted that there are no potentially destabilizing accumulations of small arms and light weapons in the territory of Armenia, and the Government exercises stringent control over the possession, manufacturing and trading of small arms in the territory of the country. As is commonly recognized now, the issue of small arms and light weapons is not merely an arms control and disarmament issue.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Combating all types of illicit trade- including the trafficking in small arms and light weapons - remains a priority for the Government of Armenia. We intend to further develop our national legislation and its enforcement to increase the effectiveness of our efforts towards this goal. To that end, the decision of the Armenian Government on the rules and procedures of the licensing of the production of arms in the Republic of Armenia entered into force in July 2003, adding to the existing laws and regulations and enabling more complete and stricter oversight in this field.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The open-ended working group recently established pursuant to resolution 58/241 - adopted only a month ago by the General Assembly - is a further step forward in mobilizing international efforts to effectively curb this problem. In that regard, we should like to express our congratulations to Mr. Anton Thalmann on his nomination as Chairman of the working group, and we wish him and the group every success in carrying out their duties to further this cause. I should like to assure the Council that my country and our delegation stand ready to assist the working group in its efforts in any way possible. As Ijust said, Armenia has presented its national report on the implementation of the Programme of Action in Armenia. Without going into much detail, I should merely like to cite recent developments in that field in my country.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Since this is the first time I have taken the floor this year, I should like to congratulate the new non-permanent members of the Security Council and to wish them success for the whole period of their tenure. The problem of combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons has gained momentum during the past several years. To address that and many other issues generated by that illicit trade, a Programme of Action was adopted in 2001. Member States were requested to provide information on a voluntary basis on the implementation of the Programme of Action, and my country duly complied with that request by presenting its national report in 2003. Here, I should like to note that we view the Programme of Action as the starting point of a long, effort-driven process requiring implementation, review, updating and follow-up.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896Resumption1 (2004) · source
“However illegitimate terrorism is, the root causes must be addressed for anti-terrorism efforts to have a greater chance of success. We must collectively undertake measures to change policies that victimize vulnerable populations. Such victims often hold others responsible for their suffering and thus become easy recruits for terrorist organizations. The United Nations should redouble its efforts in the fields of economic development and poverty eradication, since these are strategic battlefields in the war against terrorism. Crafting a policy based on the promotion of and respect for human rights, international law and sustainable development would probably make the world a much safer place.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Conferences and seminars under the counter- terrorism agenda taking place in different parts of the world are an encouraging sign of the growing trend toward multilateral cooperation in combating terrorism. These kinds of international and regional events have taken place in Armenia, also with the valuable support of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. There is nothing inherent in any religion or civilization that generates terrorism. Terrorism by itself is considered primarily the weapon of the politically weak or frustrated, those who believe themselves to be unable to redress their grievances through conventional political or military means. Whatever the causes, the actions of terrorists can never be justified.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We believe that the adoption of a common definition will enhance the collective efforts to eradicate that evil. Armenia is fully committed to continuing to work with the Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) to combat terrorism, and we are determined to contribute to all actions undertaken by the United Nations towards that end. Under the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001), we have presented two reports to the Committee, and another is due to be presented by the end of this month. I would like to extend our appreciation to the Committee and its secretariat for the vital contribution they are providing in combating this global evil.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“All these events shed new light on the phenomenon of terrorism, since they demonstrate so distinctly that no nation and no individual is immune from this scourge. Terrorism affects the security and political and economic stability of all nations. At the same time, no nation is able to successfully fight this threat alone. As a global threat, terrorism must be fought by means of a broad international reaction in which measures at the national level are complemented and supported by effective regional and international cooperation. It is imperative that all Member States increase their cooperation in the fight against terrorism and abide by the principles of the international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism. Armenia stresses the significance of an internationally agreed-upon definition of terrorism.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source
“First of all, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of October and thank you for convening this open meeting on a matter of grave concern to the whole United Nations membership. May I also commend the diligent work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee under the competent leadership of Ambassador Arias. In the aftermath of the shocking tragedy of 11 September 2001, a broad international coalition emerged to fight the dreadful scourge of terrorism. Alas, we have to admit that, in spite of all the efforts by the international community, terrorism is still on the rise, from Bali to Moscow, from Casablanca to Bombay. Moreover, the very symbol of peace - the United Nations - suffered a brutal terrorist attack in Baghdad this August.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845Resumption1 (2003) · source