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Mayoral

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first: 2004-01-26
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“We also welcome the Secretary-General's announcement of the conference to take place on 18 September 2006. To conclude, I would like to underline that, after the conclusion of the transitional process, efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation in Iraq have reached an important juncture. The options are clear: either the solid foundation is established for a democratic, sovereign and unified Iraq at peace with itself, or we may witness the disintegration of the Iraqi State and, possibly, civil war. That would be extremely detrimental not only to the Iraqi people but also to the region and the international community in general. Argentina will continue to support long-term solutions in this respect that will help to prevent the latter scenario from occurring.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“It should also foster an environment conducive to the disarming, demobilization and reintegration of all militias. We recall what we have said on previous occasions: the Multinational Force and the Iraqi security forces bear primary responsibility for fully respecting the provisions of human rights law and of international humanitarian law. Thousands of detainees are being held without due process, and conditions in many prisons are unacceptable. We expect all these matters to be fully investigated and those responsible for these human rights violations to be brought to justice. Argentina also welcomes the progress that has been made in developing the International Compact with Iraq, and we hope that this will be formally presented before the end of 2006.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“As the Secretary-General highlights in his report (S/2006/706), an average of 100 individuals are killed per day, and Iraq has thus become one of the most violent conflict zones in the world. I would like to reiterate Argentina's serious concern regarding the human rights situation in Iraq. There is evidence of a pattern of generalized violations of human rights throughout the territory of that country. Sectarian violence is an increasing threat to the people of Iraq and has reached alarming levels. Armed militia activity is a cause for particular concern, because it breeds a vicious cycle of attacks, reprisals and revenge, which largely contribute to the current climate of insecurity and fear among the civilian population. The Government of Iraq should take decisive measures to confront this problem and to protect the lives of civilians.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“Likewise, we support the initiative of the League of Arab States to convene a conference on Iraqi national accord, which unfortunately has been postponed on several occasions. We also feel it is essential that the constitutional review process be launched; and in this regard we also have to note that almost four months after the inauguration of the Government there has been no progress. On this point, I would like to ask Mr. Qazi if this delay will affect the time line envisaged in article 137 of the Iraqi constitution. I would like to know his views on the prospects for constitutional reform, in particular taking into account the latest developments in the Iraqi Council of Representatives. The main victims of violence in Iraq are innocent civilians.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“There is nothing to indicate that the violence will not continue over forthcoming months, and we believe that there have been serious warnings regarding the risk of a civil war. We are convinced that there are no military solutions to the many challenges facing Iraq and that any strategy aimed at rebuilding and stabilizing the situation in this country must address the root causes of the crisis. The Government of Iraq must work with a sense of urgency to overcome the increasingly apparent divisions among Iraqi ethnic and other groups. The national reconciliation process is of utmost urgency and priority. In this context, we reiterate our support for the National Reconciliation Plan put forward by Prime Minister al-Maliki.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, on behalf of my delegation, we would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Iraq, Mr. Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, for his presentation and to take this opportunity to convey to him our deep appreciation for his work and that of all the personnel of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, who are working in extremely difficult conditions. I also thank Ambassador Bolton for his presentation on behalf of the Multinational Force. We regret to note once again that, in spite of the conclusion of the political transition process and the formation of a constitutional Iraqi Government, the security and human rights situation in Iraq continues to deteriorate.”
2006-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5523 (2006) · source
“At the same time, however, it will also have to respect and protect the rights of minorities. We urge the parties to live up to the task and to their historic responsibility during the talks on status. In doing so they should show flexibility in their respective positions, in the context of a true spirit of compromise. Lastly, we urge the Provisional Institutions to persevere with rigorous implementation of the standards, so as to achieve the objective of establishing the foundations for a multi-ethnic and democratic society in Kosovo where all communities that so desire can live in dignity and security.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“Among others, those include strengthening contacts with all communities, promoting reconciliation and trust between communities, giving the requisite attention to the security situation and the rule of law, and bringing to justice all those responsible for acts of violence. In other words, through those steps, all communities should be reassured that they will have a place in the future of a multi-ethnic Kosovo, regardless of the final result of the process. Argentina believes that there cannot be a prosperous and peaceful future for Kosovo without full respect for the diversity of the people living in Kosovo. As the Contact Group has already affirmed, the result of the process to determine the future status will have to be acceptable to the majority of the people of Kosovo.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“In the other process, it is encouraging to know that the ongoing political process has had a positive influence on the willingness of the authorities of Kosovo to meet the standards and to achieve results in that regard, namely, the completion of 5 of the 13 priorities that have been established. That demonstrates the commitment of Kosovo's leaders and its Provisional Institutions to implement the objectives established by the international community. We take note of the efforts that have been made to make it possible to revitalize the implementation process. We encourage the Government of Kosovo to work energetically on the key areas identified in the report.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“We deplore the incidents of Violence that have taken place in recent weeks, the cessation of contact with the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government by some municipalities and the organization of parallel security structures. We regret that apprehension and mistrust persist between Albanians and Serbs in Kosovo as regards those and other issues. No political agreement or anything else will be lasting in Kosovo without building real trust between the two communities. We believe that the participation of Kosovo Serbs in the governance structures is key to increasing their involvement in political life. We call upon Belgrade to stop discouraging their participation.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“It is encouraging to note the progress made in the two processes that are currently taking place in Kosovo. As we are aware, the process to determine Kosovo's future status has enjoyed high-level active participation from both sides. However, we must acknowledge that the results have thus far been limited as regards common ground between the delegations of Serbia and Kosovo. As the report points out, discussions in the context of that process have included the political situation and underlying issues, such as those pertaining to Kosovo territory north of the River Ibar. Tensions in the north nevertheless continue.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, on behalf of my delegation, I would like to welcome Mr. Joachim Rficker, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General. I wish him success in his endeavour at this very important stage for the future of Kosovo. We assure him of our full cooperation. We also thank him for the comprehensive report he has just presented to us on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and events in that province. We would also like to thank Ms. Sanda Raskovic- Ivic, President of the Coordination Centre of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija, for her statement. We also welcome the presence at the Council once again of Prime Minister Agim Ceku of Kosovo.”
2006-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5522 (2006) · source
“We look forward to understanding and assistance from the Government of the Sudan so that the deployment can take place in an orderly fashion; there must be no infringement of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of that country. Finally, we insist once again that parties involved in the Darfur conflict who have not yet signed the Darfur Peace Agreement concluded in May do so without delay in order to ensure stable and lasting peace in the Sudan. Instability there affects not only that country but the entire region.”
2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina was a sponsor of resolution 1706 (2006) and voted in favour of it because we believe that one of the main obligations of the United Nations is to protect civilian populations. In that context, we believe that the Security Council cannot Shirk its responsibility to protect, in particular, vulnerable groups - women and children - since they are defenceless. We are certain that the Government of the Sudan will now cooperate in strengthening the African Union forces and subsequently in expanding the deployment of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan beginning on 1 January 2007.”
2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source
“The crisis between Israel and Lebanon should not make us lose sight of the serious situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, in particular in the Gaza Strip. To the contrary: the two matters are very closely linked and, unfortunately, feed off each other. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is extremely grave and continues to deteriorate daily. We hope that, over the next few days, the Security Council will begin to look at this issue with a view to putting an immediate end to hostilities there as well. Finally, let me stress once again the importance that Argentina attaches to the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East on the basis of Security Council resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference, prior agreements among the parties, the road map and the principle of land for peace.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“With regard to the implementation of today's resolution, we believe that it is a priority to accelerate preparations for the deployment of additional troops to strengthen the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon so that Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory can take place as soon as possible. We are confident that there will be significant contributions of troops over the next few days. With respect to the proposals to be developed by the Secretary-General in pursuance of paragraph 10 of the resolution, we would ask him to take into account the seven-point plan adopted by the Lebanese Cabinet, in particular with regard to the Sheba'a farms, as also set out in the resolution we have adopted.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“In the light of the particular social and cultural characteristics of Lebanon, we consider that among the top priorities should be to provide assistance enabling internally displaced persons to return to their homes as soon as possible. It must be stated that the adoption of this resolution should not be seen as the end of the road, but rather as the beginning of a process that must take us to a solution of the underlying problems that led to this crisis. Here, we are convinced that additional efforts must be made to fully implement all of the Council's decisions, in particular resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006).”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“The figures reveal eloquently that it is innocent civilians, both Lebanese and Israeli, who have most suffered the consequences of the violence. International humanitarian law establishes clear obligations for the parties with respect to the protection of civilians. The principles of proportionality and differentiation must be respected in all circumstances. For that reason, Argentina has vigorously denounced all violations of international humanitarian law and of human rights that have taken place in the course of the conflict. We call once again for an immediate end to all attacks on civilian populations. We now hope that the parties to the conflict will take immediate steps to facilitate access by humanitarian aid agencies to southern Lebanon and to guarantee the safety and freedom of movement of humanitarian aid workers.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): My country supported and voted in favour of the draft resolution we have just adopted, essentially because the priority in this conflict was and remains to declare an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to violent confrontation. That has been my country's position ever since the outbreak of this crisis between Israel and Lebanon on 12 July, and we have unequivocally stated that at all relevant meetings of the Security Council and in other international forums. We regret that the Council took a full month to react in the face of this conflict and to shoulder its responsibilities under the Charter. As I have said, our chief concern throughout the conflict has been and remains the fate of the civilian population.”
2006-08-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5511 (2006) · source
“Only in this way will we leave behind the fragility that persists in some countries of the region and bring forth the fruits of a lasting peace. Once again Argentina thanks you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate. We reaffirm our readiness to cooperate in this endeavour. 06-4607] Finally, we wish to thank the delegation of Ghana for the draft presidential statement that it has prepared, and we reaffirm our readiness to support it.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“It is worth mentioning the contribution that the Peacebuilding Commission can make in the future in helping to build sustainable peace, preventing nations from sliding back into conflict, and assessing the existence of the elements essential for stability, from immediate humanitarian assistance to security conditions and efforts by authorities to strengthen their national capacities - to mention but a few of the necessary elements. It will be necessary for all the actors involved to do our utmost for the cause of peace and national reconciliation in West Africa. Only through coordinated efforts recognizing the primary role of each Government and each people in developing its own conditions that favour growth will we succeed in reversing the negative consequences of conflicts that the region has suffered in the past decade.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“For all these reasons, we consider it necessary to adopt a coordinated approach in the search for lasting solutions to the conflicts in the region, one promoting the capacity of national institutions to address their root causes in the framework of a peace consolidation process. In this regard, it is important to underline the valuable contribution of regional actors such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the advantages of cooperative work between the United Nations and regional organizations, as experience with ECOWAS has demonstrated.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“Other elements common to these crises and to the challenges facing these countries are the limited possibilities for economic growth, the need to strengthen and affirm the State authorities, and a limited experience in the management of public affairs and also, unfortunately, corruption. Also, in some cases there is the question of the return of refugees and internally displaced persons; needed reforms in the security sectors; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants; illicit cross-border activities; the worrisome humanitarian situation that still persists in large areas of the region; the crucial role of justice and the struggle against impunity for serious crimes committed in the past; and the need for education and respect for human rights.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“Others, like Cote d'Ivoire, have embarked on the path towards the establishment of a similar political regime. All of these situations, with their own characteristics, have required great efforts and sacrifices as well as the commitment of both regional actors and the international community as a whole in order to achieve peace, security and sustainable development. While each situation is different, there are common elements. In the first place, we must not forget that they share a colonial past that has obviously had influence in the institutional weaknesses from which all these new States are suffering.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“Unfortunately, today they do not have the visibility nor the transparency that they deserve because the press is focusing on other events that unhappily are taking place in other geographic areas, as is the case today with the conflict in the Middle East. Nevertheless, we wish to point out that the region of West Africa, which comprises 15 countries and has more than 260 million people living in a territory of five million square kilometres, has great political and economic relevance not only for the continent, but for the entire world. Some of these countries have managed to achieve a satisfactory transition from conflict to the establishment of constitutional and democratic regimes, as is the case of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina wishes to thank the delegation of Ghana for organizing this open debate on peace consolidation in West Africa. We welcome the presence of Minister Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in conducting our deliberations. We also acknowledge and welcome the participation, among others, of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah. We also thank the Executive Secretary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mr. Ibn Chambas. We thank them for their statements and for their work for the United Nations. My delegation attaches great importance to the issues that we are discussing today.”
2006-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5509 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina voted in favour of today's resolution bearing in mind that the text adopted reaffirms the right of every State signatory of the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, in conformity with articles I and II of the Treaty, to develop research, production and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes without discrimination. Furthermore, my delegation earnestly hopes that a diplomatic solution negotiated with the Government of Iran will be achieved. That is why we call on the parties involved to resume the dialogue in order to find a solution within the framework of arrangement, with the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency and by the Security Council with regard to the Iran nuclear issue.”
2006-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5500 (2006) · source
“The gravity of those acts requires concerted action on the part of the international community to put an end to such abuses and to try to reintegrate the victims into their societies. Argentina reiterates its commitment to that issue and its readiness to work for the adoption of concrete measures that will constitute an improvement in the lives of children who suffer the consequences of conflict everyday.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“Argentina approaches this issue from the general perspective of the promotion and protection of human rights, and can only express its concern about the increasing impact of conflict on children. That can clearly be seen in the current situation in the Middle East. The violation of the rights of children in conflict not only affects peace and security, but also has grave consequences for the current and future development of affected countries. The reasons for which children themselves become the targets of violence by some armed groups are many and depend on the specific circumstances of each conflict. In most cases, however, the special vulnerability of children makes them an easier target than others when it comes to increasing the number of combatants, doing forced labour or being sexually exploited. All such reasons are unacceptable.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“Sixthly, it is necessary to reinforce disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes so that the Victims can have real opportunities to reintegrate into society. In that sense, we are grateful for the participation in this debate of some development agencies whose work that complement the efforts of the Security Council, as far as their mandates allow. The final goal of all of those initiatives is the adoption of efficient measures to ensure that the conflicting parties who are responsible for committing the most flagrant violations against children comply with the resolutions of this Council in order to achieve a real improvement of the situation of children in the field.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“Fourthly, the Working Group must continue to be active, accelerate its work and develop all aspects of its mandate, including the elaboration of recommendations on the protection of children in armed conflict to be incorporated into the drafts of the Security Council. Fifthly, the Working Group should also consider other issues relating to the special vulnerability of children in conflict, such as the necessity of integrating all aspects of development or the need to improve the involvement of regional organizations and civil society in the Security Council's strategy, within the framework of resolution 1612 (2005). We believe that there is nothing to stop the Working Group from considering other related issues, as long as their consideration might result in the improvement of the situation of affected children.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“The presidential statement that the Council will adopt at the end of this debate will fulfil that objective. Secondly, it is necessary to support the monitoring and reporting mechanism and to keep it operative in all conflict situations in order to receive more and better information on the situation of children in the field. To that end, greater political commitment is necessary and additional resources must be allocated by Member States. Thirdly, the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict should establish better coordination with the existing sanctions committees in order to consider the possibility of imposing sanctions against those responsible for the most flagrant violations of the human rights of children in conflict situations.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“We request the greatest possible protection for them and for the relatives of the victims, who often have to suffer the consequences of such denunciations. Regrettably, in spite of the efforts of the international community in recent years, children are still falling victim to forced recruitment and to grave violations and abuses by armed groups. This is a complex issue that must be solved through the adoption of and ample focus on political, legal and socio- economic measures, among which we stress the following. First, it would be important for the Security Council to send a clear signal to all responsible parties that the international community is not ready to continue tolerating violations against children in conflict, including the recruitment of child soldiers.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) represents a step forward in the implementation of concrete measures to increase the protection of children affected by armed conflict. We appreciate the efforts of national Governments to end crimes committed against children in conflict situations and to avoid impunity. At the same time, we stress the work of UNICEF, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations peacekeeping missions, through child protection advisers, to put into action and follow up in the field the work of the monitoring and reporting mechanism. We also highlight the activity of civil society and non-governmental organizations, which have the difficult and dangerous task of collecting information on the abuses suffered by children and of denouncing the perpetrators.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, my delegation would like to thank the French presidency of the Security Council for July for its initiative of organizing this debate, which demonstrates once again the Council's resolve to end the difficulties and suffering of children affected by armed conflict. We welcome the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. We are pleased to see that the Office is fully functional and that Ms. Coomaraswamy is already visiting the field. We support future such visits. We also welcome the presence of the representatives of UNICEF, the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank at this meeting.”
2006-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5494 (2006) · source
“Argentina therefore once again calls for renewed efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace based on the resolutions of the Security Council, in particular, as we have said, resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 425 (1978), 1397 (2002) and 1515 (2003), as well the road map, the Madrid terms of reference and the principle of land for peace. The Security Council has an important role to play in all the aspects I have referred to. We should rise to the challenge, act with determination and resolve to fulfil our responsibilities regarding the maintenance of international peace and security. The lives of hundreds of innocent civilians and the prospects for peace in the Middle East depend upon our immediate and decisive action. I believe the time has come to take urgent action.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The humanitarian situation in Gaza is also very serious and has worsened even more as a result of the extensive destruction of civilian infrastructure of the territory. We once again demand that the crossing points be reopened immediately to allow for the importing of food, medicine, other basic goods and fuel. We call on the donor community to respond generously to the humanitarian needs in the Gaza Strip. We believe that it is important to recall that the underlying cause of these conflicts and of other unresolved situations in the Middle East is the absence of comprehensive regional peace.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Likewise, we believe that UNIFIL should be able to carry out its mandate, and it should therefore be allowed freedom of movement. With regard to the Gaza Strip, I would like to reiterate Argentina's concern about the suffering of the civilian population. We believe that right away a package of measures should be considered that addresses an end to the launching of Qassam rockets against Israeli territory by Palestinian groups, the release of the Israeli soldiers, the release of Palestinian officials and legislators, the cessation of the excessive use of force by Israel, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory and the acceptance by the Government of the Palestinian Authority of the three principles set out by the Quartet.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We therefore believe that the proposals presented to the Governments of Israel and Lebanon by the Secretary- General's envoys are an appropriate basis for solving the problems linked to southern Lebanon and for fully implementing Security Council resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006). We are prepared to work on the basis of those and other ideas with a view to drawing up a draft resolution that sets out the framework for a lasting solution to the conflict between Israel and Lebanon. I cannot fail to mention my country's concern about the situation regarding the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and its personnel. We remind the parties of the need to guarantee the safety and security of United Nations personnel.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The establishment of humanitarian corridors is essential so that assistance can reach the affected population, as well as to carry out the necessary evacuations. We believe that the Security Council should act urgently and declare a cessation of hostilities. That has been Argentina's position since the beginning of the conflict. Unfortunately, our call has not been repeated by all the other members of the Security Council. While seeking a solution to the most urgent issues, we should also work to create the foundations for a lasting and sustainable ceasefire.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“However, we believe that such a right should be exercised in conformity with international law, in particular with the provisions of international humanitarian law and respect for the human rights of the population. It is clear that those who suffer the most in the Middle East are the innocent civilians, be they Lebanese, Palestinian or Israeli. Protecting them should be the priority of the Security Council and the international community. Argentina believes that immediate measures should be taken to alleviate the suffering of the Lebanese civilian population. The first step to that end should be a cessation of hostilities and the granting of access to humanitarian organizations to all affected areas. We are witnessing a very serious humanitarian crisis.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“I take this opportunity to reiterate that those attacks should stop and that kidnapped Israeli soldiers should be immediately and unconditionally released. In recent weeks we also expressed our serious concern about the disproportionate and excessive use of force by Israel. We reiterate our condemnation of the military actions that have caused the deaths of hundreds of innocent Lebanese and Palestinian civilians and the destruction of basic infrastructure in the Gaza Strip and on Lebanese territory. There is no doubt that all of that constitutes a new historic tragedy in the region. Argentina recognizes that Israel has a legitimate right to self-defence, in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): In recent weeks my delegation has frequently had opportunity to express its views on the current serious crisis in the Middle East. I shall therefore limit myself to commenting on what we consider to be priority aspects. First of all, with regard to the immediate causes of the current crisis in the Middle East, we reiterate once again that the primary responsibility falls on Hamas and Hizbollah due to their provocative and irresponsible actions in recent months. Argentina has already unequivocally condemned those actions and the rocket attacks against Israeli territory, which have caused death and injuries to numerous innocent Israeli civilians.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In that context, we would like to thank the countries of the region that are primarily affected by the launching of these missiles for their understanding and cooperation in making it possible for the Security Council to adopt the resolution. They were able to act wisely and to give priority to the promotion of international peace and security over certain domestic policy concerns. Finally, on behalf of my delegation, I would also like to thank the Ambassador of the United Kingdom for his intervention to achieve agreement. I also wish to thank you, Mr. President, for your tireless work and talent in the search for a fair solution acceptable to all.”
2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source
“Mr. Mayoral (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I shall be brief. Argentina would like to express its satisfaction at the Security Council's adoption of resolution 1695 (2006), which condemns the launching of missiles by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on 5 July. We believe that the message that the Security Council has sent today to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a strong one. Argentina hopes that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will return to the negotiating table and the Treaty on the Non- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and that it will henceforth stop developing its nuclear weapons.”
2006-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5490 (2006) · source
“We call on the leaders in the Middle East and those of the countries with influence on the parties to do everything in their power to contain the conflict and to contribute positively to the release of the detained soldiers and to putting an end to military operations and terrorist attacks. This crisis makes it clear once again that it is vital that we renew our quest for a lasting peace in the Middle East before it is too late and before the door is opened to a regional conflict of unforeseeable consequences for all of humankind. Such an endeavour should be based on Security Council resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference and the principle of land for peace.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“All four, who belonged to the same family, were Victims of Israeli military action, which we condemn. We believe that this represents further proof of the consequences of a disproportionate response that has led to the loss of innocent lives among the civilian population. We extend our condolences to the family members of the victims and to the Government of Brazil. Given that the crisis has the potential to destabilize the entire region, it is essential for the parties to act with the utmost caution and avoid taking any measures that might increase levels of tension and violence.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“My country is extremely concerned at the Israeli military actions that have taken place in recent days, and in particular at the excessive use of force, the imposition of collective punishment, the destruction of civilian infrastructure - in particular the destruction of airports, power stations, bridges and roads - as well as attacks against populated areas that endanger the lives of innocent civilians, and the imposition of a sea, air and land blockade against Lebanon. Continued violations on the part of Israel along the Blue Line are also a source of concern for us. We believe that those practices must cease immediately. My country, Argentina, was deeply perturbed to hear of the death of four Brazilian citizens, including two children, in the city of Srifa.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“The Lebanese Government must assume its responsibilities in the south of the country, taking the necessary measures to put an end to violations along the Blue Line, on the Lebanese side. We reiterate our appeal that the resolutions of the Council be implemented without any further delay, in particular resolution 425 (1978) and 1559 (2004), as well as other subsequent resolutions. Argentina does not deny the fact that Israel has the right to defend itself against foreign attack. However, we also believe that it must do so in accordance with international law and in particular with the provisions of international humanitarian law.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source
“Argentina condemns the Hizbollah attack that took place on the morning of 12 July during which two Israeli soldiers were kidnapped and others were wounded or killed. We wish to reiterate here that the abducted soldiers must be released immediately and unconditionally. My country also condemns once again the launching of Katyusha rockets from Lebanese territory into Israel. We would note here that as a result of one of those attacks, on 13 July Monica Lerer de Saidman, an Argentine citizen, died in the city of Nahariya, in northern Israel. My Government extends its deepest condolences to her family and to the families of Israeli and Lebanese victims, as well as victims of other nationalities.”
2006-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5489 (2006) · source