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Oyarzabal

lines on the record: 204
first: 2011-08-26
most recent: 2015-10-20
sittings or episodes: 30
sources: un-security-council

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“In that regard, we again call on delegations and on the Council to present more than one candidate for the post to the General Assembly. It would also be desirable for at least one candidate to be a woman. Finally, we welcome the very important innovation that the selection and election process begin with a joint letter from the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“However, it takes no action in response, even when the Court informs the Council that cooperation required under the Council's resolutions has not been provided. Both issues can affect the credibility of the Council if they are not addressed promptly. Finally, we cannot fail to mention that the year 2017 is of fundamental importance in that together we must select the next Secretary-General. We call on all delegations to work together to ensure that the process is a genuine election. That is why we welcome General Assembly resolution 69/321, adopted by consensus on 11 September. Although it is not perfect, the resolution served to strengthen the transparency of the process and is a step forward in the right direction.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“There are two aspects I would like to mention, as they are issues that delegations repeatedly mention but on which the Council has not made substantive progress. One such issue is due process in the Council's sanctions committees, in particular when it comes to the listing and delisting of persons. Argentina favours including Ombudspersons in all sanctions committees, beginning perhaps as a first step with the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011), concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban. The other issue pertains to the referrals made by the Council to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Council regularly receives from the Prosecutor of the ICC the reports required by its own resolutions.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“My delegation wanted to to make those clarifications because, as a developing country, we must remain loyal to the multiplicity of factors involved and because securitizing the development agenda could lead to over- simplifying the recipes for development and give rise to the temptation of attributing to the Council functions that are of the General Assembly, to the detriment of the Council's own functions. I would also like to take this opportunity to share some thoughts on the Council's working methods generally. My delegation attaches great importance 4 following the holding of open debates - to the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Matters taking into account the areas of agreement among the broader membership as to how the Council works.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“There is a trend, which in my opinion should be discouraged, to raise in the Council issues that go beyond the level of necessary coordination and encroach upon matters dealt with by the General Assembly. That is a dangerous trend, given that the securitization of the United Nations agenda could lead to the Council assuming such matters to the detriment of bodies with universal representation, in particular the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. Although it is true that peace and security are mutually interrelated, I want to stress the term "mutually", because that relationship is not only one-way. Just as peace is needed for development, development also promotes peace. However, peace is not the only factor influencing development.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“The note refers to the dialogue between the Council and Member States and bodies, whether they be part of the United Nations system or not. In our opinion, such dialogue is essential in fulfilling the Council's functions. The organizations mentioned in the presidential note include the Peacebuilding Commission, the International Criminal Court and humanitarian agencies. The Security Council has a multiplicity of responsibilities, and meeting them requires coordination with other actors. However, Argentina is not in favour of the Council, whose function is the maintenance of international peace and security, absorbing the functions of other bodies.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to Spain for its initiative in convening this open debate. As all are aware, during 2014 and 2015, Argentina chaired the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Based on that experience, we remain grateful to all members ofthe Council and now wish every success to Angola as it chairs the Working Group and that this will contribute to transparency and accountability in the Council. The President's concept note (S/2015/793, annex) cites presidential note S/2013/515, which was the first note adopted during the Argentine chairmanship of the Working Group, and which reflected a joint effort on the part of all Council members.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“When conditions on the ground allow, Argentina will be ready to assist the United Nations presence in Haiti to restructure itself in a way that is more geared toward strengthening institutions, always working alongside the Haitian people and Government so that democracy, human rights, security and peace will be established in the country once and for all.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Taking a decision before the end of the electoral period or thinking about restructuring the Mission without waiting for the new Haitian authorities to be elected and assume their functions would be risky and dangerous. We believe that it is important to proceed with caution and take decisions on the basis of conditions on the ground to make it possible to successfully conclude the only peacekeeping operation currently deployed in the Americas. We understand that MINUSTAH cannot remain in Haiti for longer than is necessary. It must remain for as long as is required by the democratic Haitian Government. At the same time, we believe that it is important to learn lessons from the past and bear in mind the consequences of a hasty withdrawal, which in the past caused the Council to retrace the path it had already taken.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“In line with what was recommended in the Secretary-General's report, Argentina supports the renewal of MINUSTAH's mandate for another year, with the current number of troops and civilian personnel, so as to complete the electoral process, which must end in December by holding the second round of presidential elections, if necessary, swearing in the new President in March 2016 and establishing a new Government. That will be the most appropriate time for the Secretary- General to assess the general security conditions on the ground, make recommendations and listen to the opinion of Haiti's new Government with regard to the Mission's activities and presence in the country, or to consider the option of reconfiguring its presence to reflect the circumstances.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“With respect to the report of the Secretary-General, we welcome the fact that the Provisional Electoral Council was able to manage the complex electoral process last August in an inclusive and transparent manner, with the support of the Haitian National Police and MINUSTAH. However, with a view to upcoming general elections, we would like to call attention to what the Secretary-General said with respect to the fact that despite relative calm during the campaign, there was an increase in incidents of insecurity during the last days, due to an upsurge in politically motivated killings. We note the actions by MINUSTAH's personnel. MINUSTAH continued to work hard, although it had to prioritize specific areas in order to comply with its mandate owing to a reduction it personnel in accordance with resolution 2180 (2014).”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“When the Council considered the situation in Haiti in March this year (see S/PV.7408), we were pleased because Haiti had taken decisive steps toward the holding of elections, thanks to the effort, the dialogue and the joint work carried out by political players and the Haitian people. Today, with the electoral process already underway and the first round of elections held on 9 August, what remains to be done is to encourage the Haitian authorities and people to continue along the path to democracy, organizing and carrying out the general presidential elections on 25 October in a peaceful and transparent manner, in accordance with the law.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Sandra Honore, for introducing the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and to acknowledge her work and the results that she has been achieving as she helps to strengthen dialogue and institutions in Haiti. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Haiti, Ambassador Denis Regis, and his active delegation. Likewise, I would like to reiterate our condolences to the family of Lieutenant General Jaborandy. I would also like to welcome the new Force Commander, Lieutenant General, Ajax Porto Pinheiro, and Commissioner Serge Therriault.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We would like to conclude, Mr. President, by once again thanking you for having brought to our consideration the challenges confronting small island development States. The international community cannot remain indifferent or forget that the challenges SIDS face can have especially negative consequences because of their limited response capability, which in turn can affect not only the peace and security of the SIDS themselves, but international peace and security as well.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“We acknowledge that in certain circumstances, the lack of growth, poverty and persistent inequalities can cause problems for societies in conflict or post-conflict. Argentina has often expressed its vision that there can be no genuine, lasting peace without development. In that regard, we call on the international community to cooperate with the States involved through the competent forums - the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the specialized agencies of the United Nations system - so that they can truly enjoy their right to development, which faces many complex challenges arising from structural poverty, unemployment, the lack of opportunities for young people, the lack of education and health problems, among others, which underline the importance of the post-2015 agenda being negotiated.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Arms trafficking and organized crime are the most dangerous challenge for many SIDS, where criminals often find facilities to conduct their murky activities, including trafficking in arms and illegal drugs. We therefore call upon those SIDS that have not yet done so to sign and ratify the Arms Trade Treaty as soon as possible and to implement its relevant measures to regulate and control arms trafficking in their own States. With respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea, we know that in many cases SIDS lack the infrastructure and capacity to control and eradicate that complex challenge, which affects many island and peninsular States. We call on the international community and the Security Council to remain vigilant in confronting the situation and to cooperate with States that need help in ending to the problem.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“While the entire international community faces challenges related to drug trafficking, terrorism, criminal gangs and arms trafficking, among others, SIDS seem to be more exposed to their harmful consequences, due to their limited capacities and size. Argentina expresses its support for and solidarity with SIDS in the face of the growing challenges confronting them. Therefore, as in the past, we appeal to the Security Council to assist SIDS in matters of international peace and security, pursuant to its primary responsibility. Likewise, we also request the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council to strengthen their cooperation with and support for SIDS in the areas within their competencies.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset I wish to thank the Secretary-General, the Prime Minister of Samoa, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Minister of Finance of Seychelles and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand - your country, Mr. President - for their statements at the start of today's open debate. We also especially welcome the high-level participation on the part of the small island developing States (SIDS), which highlights the importance of the debate. We are grateful for the opportunity provided to address the challenges facing SIDS in an open debate in the Security Council. SIDS face major challenges linked to multiple variables that affect their security.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“At the same time, I reaffirm the inalienable right of all States parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to develop, research, produce and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, without discrimination.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“As we pointed out in the Council on 25 November (see S/PV.7323), we believe that persons with the necessary expertise and specialized training should be selected to ensure that each Committee fulfils its mandate. We must also respect geographical distribution and gender parity. Likewise, we understand that the process to identify the most qualified candidates must be transparent and that the committees must participate in selecting the experts - after an initial intervention by the Secretariat - and make decisions with respect to each and every available vacancy. To conclude, I again highlight my country's commitment to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“Similarly, we reiterate the importance of ensuring that the lists ofpersons and entities subject to sanctions on the part of all of the sanctions committees are available in all six official United Nations languages. That is crucial in guaranteeing the full implementation of the sanctions measures by Member States. Therefore, while we highlight the standardization of the listing format, we encourage the Secretariat to ensure its availability in all of the official languages as soon as possible. We also refer to the process for the selection of the experts comprising the panels that support the committees in carrying out their work.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“At the same time, however, we consider it crucial that Iran cooperate actively with the Agency and adopt the measures necessary to fully implement its obligations, including the relevant Security Council resolutions. Concerning the work of the Committee, I wish to thank the Panel of Experts for its mid-term report and its work in the fulfillment of its mandate. Moreover, as this is the last meeting on the item in which my delegation will participate as a non-permanent member of the Council, I should like to mention the holding of regular open briefings as a useful practice leading to strengthened ties between the Security Council and all Member States. We therefore encourage the Committee to pursue its efforts along those lines.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“Likewise, we welcome the fact that the P5+l and Iran have requested the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to pursue its nuclear energy monitoring and verification activities as a requirement in implementing the Joint Plan of Action, and that the Board of Governors has approved those functions. With respect to the most recent report of the Director General of the IAEA, we are encouraged by the holding of technical meetings between Iran and the Agency to consider the two pending practical measures agreed in May for the third phase of the cooperation framework to resolve pending, current and past issues. Moreover, we wish to highlight the Agency's readiness to accelerate the resolution of all pending issues.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, as this is the last meeting in which Ambassador Quinlan will act as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), I should like to thank him and his team for their dedication and effective work in steering the Committee over the past two years. Like the Chair of the Committee, I welcome the renewed commitment of all parties to continuing the negotiations towards achieving a comprehensive agreement between the Iran and the P5+l. We believe that extending the timeline for the agreement highlights the value of diplomatic measures in achieving solutions through negotiations.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7350 (2014) · source
“It is also important to coordinate the efforts of the various agencies of the United Nations system in order to implement a comprehensive approach on this matter. The United Nations role continues to be crucial when it comes to helping the future National Unity Government meet its obligations in the areas of security and development as well as in its cooperation in the coordination of humanitarian assistance and in the fight against the production and trafficking of drugs. We fully support the work of the UNAMA and of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNAMA.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“In that vein, we reiterate the obligation of such operations being made in full compliance with the obligations arising from international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Argentina supports efforts aimed at preventing the production and trafficking of drugs in Afghanistan. In that regard, we know that regional cooperation is essential, both in law enforcement and criminal justice as well as in the promotion of a reduction in demand. It is worrisome that in 2014 there has been an increase in the opium harvest, and we underscore the important role that the United Nations plays in monitoring the situation surrounding drugs in Afghanistan and in supporting national efforts.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“While it is a welcome fact that the Afghan security forces have demonstrated the capability to control insurgent activities, Argentina does not believe that there can be a purely military solution to the conflict without addressing the deep- rooted causes of the conflict. Acts as abhorrent as those we saw last Tuesday - when the Taliban killed 127 people, the majority of them children, in a school in Peshawar - serve to underscore the importance of regional cooperation when it comes to ushering in prosperity and stability, not just for Afghanistan but also for its neighbours in the region. Argentina is just as worried about the increase in the number of civilian victims resulting from aerial operations carried out by international military forces, including 148 children during the reporting period.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the announcement by the new Government of its commitment to the launching of a national peace process in Afghanistan. It is crucial that the political opposition, especially the Taliban, join the inter-Afghan dialogue so the country may begin overcoming its violent past, which has claimed more than 32,000 Afghan and foreign lives, including those of some 15,000 civilians, in addition to the thousands of Taliban victims since only 2007, when United Nations records began. We note that during the reporting period there was a reduction in the number of security incidents as compared to the same period in the year 2013, thereby reversing the trend that we had been observing. We hope that this new trend solidifies.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“Since then, an agreement was reached between the two presidential candidates, confirming Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai as the new President of Afghanistan and of Mr. Abdullah Abdullah as Chief Executive Officer. Through Ambassador Tanin, we congratulate the Government and the people of Afghanistan on this important demonstration of civil democracy. This, the first such peaceful and democratic transfer of power between two elected leaders in the history of Afghanistan, is a major turning point in the political transition in the country. The challenges facing the new authorities are both well known and overwhelming, including the widespread desire for peace on the part of the Afghan people and cordial relations with neighbouring countries in the region.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom for presenting the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (S/2014/876). I take this opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment and to wish him the greatest of success as Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I also thank the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Yury Fedotov, and Ambassador Zahir Tanin of Afghanistan for their briefings. When the Council last considered the situation in Afghanistan, on 18 September (see S/PV.7267), we were awaiting the results of the second round of the presidential elections.”
2014-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7347 (2014) · source
“Finally, as this is the last time that Argentina speaks on the subject of the work of both Tribunals as a non-permanent member of the Council, I would like to again pay tribute to the judges, prosecutors and officials of the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia for their contribution to the fight against impunity, as represented in a phrase contained in the report of the ICTR and which has haunted my country for three decades: "never again" (S/2014/829, para. 56).”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“This system requires commitment by all States, not just States parties, as well as on the part of the United Nations, in the same way that we are committed to the ad hoc tribunals. Argentina is pleased that both Tribunals, in particular the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, have initiated joint workshops with other criminal tribunals, such as the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the International Criminal Court.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“We believe it is appropriate that the international community recognize the progress in the fight against impunity that that Tribunal and the ICTY represent, with important contributions in terms of doctrine to international law, including international humanitarian law, and that we also recognize the role and importance of international criminal justice. The legacy of both ad hoc Tribunals in terms of affirming the recognition on the part ofthe international community that there can be no lasting peace without justice is undeniable. That legacy has taken concrete form in the establishment of a permanent international criminal tribunal - the International Criminal Court - which is today at the heart of the entire criminal justice system of the international community.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“The Tribunal has actively sought to find a State that would host such persons and provide them with the documentation necessary for full civilian lives and the enjoyment of their rights, and Argentina welcomes those efforts. Argentina welcomes, as an important step, the readiness of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals to continue to consider this issue in order to support these efforts. It would also be fitting for the Security Council to encourage all Member States to do the same, and for Members to commit ourselves to supporting the Tribunal in line with our ability to do so. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda and of the establishment of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“A few months ago, we were encouraged by the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the International Organization for Migration to discuss how to address the issue of reparations to victims of the genocide in Rwanda in a way that would promote positive involvement on the part of victims' and survivors" associations, civil society and the Rwandan Government. We are now pleased that International Organization for Migration has completed a study that identifies options for providing reparations to victims and survivors of the genocide in Rwanda, including for financing them. We eagerly await the final report, which will be issued in the coming months. In addition, there is the challenge of those whose charges have been dismissed or who have completed the sentences they received from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“Therefore, I take this opportunity to once again acknowledge the Government of the Republic of Tanzania for supporting the Mechanism by concluding the headquarters agreement, which entered into force this year, and providing the facilities for the construction of headquarters, as well as the Netherlands support to the branch in The Hague. The international community should continue to support the work of the Tribunals, not only in their judicial activity but also through the lives of those directly affected by the justice they render. An important element is reparations to victims.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“However, as Argentina already indicated, in order to arrest fugitives, both those under the jurisdiction of the Mechanism and those who have been transferred to Rwandan jurisdiction, the cooperation of all States is necessary in accordance with the obligation set out in resolution 955 (1994). I wish to highlight the activities of both Tribunals on cooperation for training in investigative and trial skills, including on sexual and sexist gender-based violence. With regard to the Residual Mechanism, 1 would like to note in particular that the branches in Arusha and The Hague are fully operational and will be fully ready to operate when both Tribunals close.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“The Tribunal has completed substantive activities for all of the 93 accused, having completed or nearing completion the cases in the trial phase and advance appeals, leaving only the appeal of the Nyiramasuhuko et al. ("Butare") case for completion in August 2015. We recognize that it is a priority to capture the fugitives of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The fact that nine defendants among those indicted by the Tribunal remain fugitives is not encouraging. Of those, three are still under the jurisdiction that has been transferred to the Mechanism, which is ready to submit them to trial as soon as they are arrested.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“We believe that the judicial function itself is facing certain difficulties, given the complexity of the cases, the current transitional situation, and such issues as the arrest of last fugitives from the ICTY in 2011. Argentina will support the Security Council's renewal of the mandates of judges and prosecutors of both Tribunals. My country also believes that the Security Council should continue to consider, in the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, measures to facilitate the retention of staff from both Tribunals. We recognize the active role the Chilean presidency of the Working Group is playing in this regard. We also appreciate the information from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda with respect to the implementation of its completion strategy.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“Argentina wants to positively recognize the progress reported with respect to the Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda as well as the way in which the Mechanism continues its work at its two locations. As for the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, it should be noted that the prosecutions of almost all of the 161 individuals charged have been completed and that there are no more cases of fugitives. The Tribunal has made progress in the completion of the cases that are pending. Ofthese, some will continue to the end of this year. It is therefore worth taking into account the circumstances that may affect the length of proceedings, such as the recent discovery of mass graves and the challenge or difficulty in retaining qualified personnel.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): 1 would like to acknowledge the presence in the Security Council of Presidents Meron and Joensen and Prosecutors Jallow and Brammertz. I take this opportunity to thank Chile and to acknowledge the way in which it has guided the work of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. I extend my appreciation to Ambassador Cristian Barros Melet and his team. After two decades of activity, the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) are at the stage of completion and, in accordance with the completion strategy adopted by the Council, must complete their judicial work according to schedule and transfer cases and files to the Residual Mechanism.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“There is also the need to ensure that the international presences in Kosovo continue to strengthen their mutual cooperation as they seek to establish conditions appropriate to the implementation of the agreement of 19 April 2013. We commend the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General to promote security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo, in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999).”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“We must also continue to prioritize the tasks to resolve the other legacies the conflict, including the outstanding cases of 1,690 missing persons. In that connection, we stress the need to repatriate the remains of those found in a mass grave discover in Rudnica on 13 October. UNMIK must pursue and enhance its efforts to identify the fate of missing persons, and redouble its efforts and cooperation to ensure that no violation of human rights enjoys impunity. We highlight the work of UNMIK in support of the rule of law, especially through its collaboration with all relevant interested parties with respect to the principal problems on the ground.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“We also continue to be concerned about the low numbers of voluntary returnees to Kosovo since their displacement in 1999. We call on the competent authorities to continue to work and implement measures to resolve these outstanding issues, which impede the return and full reintegration of internally displaced persons. The work being undertaken by the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Danish Refugee Council and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the support and cooperation of UNMIK, is of the greatest importance in that regard. We also note the establishment by the Serbian Government's Office for Kosovo and Metohija of a new consultative body, including the United Nations and the Kosovo Minister of Communities and Returns.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“We highlight the progress that has made in integrating personnel from the Serbian Ministry of the Interior into the Kosovo police, a very sensitive area of the agreement. We call on the parties to continue on the path of dialogue and implementation of the agreement in order to make progress on the related issue of the judicial and rule-of-law issues. We encourage all those with an international presence on the ground to continue to work together in accordance with their mandates to consolidate the achievements that have been made and resolve outstanding issues. Argentina believes it is critical that we work to ensure full respect for the human rights of displaced persons and minorities, regardless of their origins, so that they can enjoy their substantive rights and are not subject to discrimination.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“We note that the response of the Kosovo police to crimes against ethnic minorities continues to improve, and we urge that measures be taken to ensure that such acts do not recur. We welcome the progress that Serbia has made in reforming Serb institutions and in taking steps towards integration with the European Union. We call on the parties to resume their European Union-facilitated high-level dialogue, and we would like to emphasize the significant progress that has been made in implementing the historic agreement of 19 April 2013. We urge the parties to continue their efforts and build on that progress. We would also like to stress the importance of UNMIK's work, which we believe is critical to ensuring maximum support for the political process and focusing particular attention on matters related to the 19 April agreement.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“I should point out that in 1999, when Argentina was also a member of the Security Council, we voted in favour of resolution 1244 (1999), and we believe it continues to form the international juridical foundation for Kosovo's efforts to achieve a comprehensive settlement through a political process and negotiations. Regarding the security situation, we deplore the serious incidents that have occurred near the administrative border, although the situation has generally remained stable. However, we are concerned about the fact that we continue to see incidents affecting Serbian Kosovars, particularly in Peje/ Pee, in the western part of Kosovo. We condemn the repeated acts of vandalism in cemeteries and Serbian Orthodox church property.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Mr. Farid Zarif, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his presentation of the report (S/2014/773) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I also welcome the participation of Mr. Aleksandar Vucie, Prime Minister of Serbia, and Mr. Hashim Thaci. Argentina would like to emphasize the fundamental role the United Nations plays in Kosovo through UNMIK in promoting security, stability and respect for human rights, as well as in its cooperation with the International Security Force in Kosovo and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, maintaining a neutral position with regard to the statute and under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2014-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7327 (2014) · source
“Therefore I want to recall that it is the United Nations that has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security as the cornerstone of the multilateral system. Argentina is convinced that multilateral action through the United Nations, in conformity with the principles of the Organization, will allow us to address the threats to the international peace and security in an effective manner and to achieve a safer world for all.”
2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source
“Therefore, we are convinced that the various committees should know which candidates have been submitted and should have the relevant information about their experience and training. In addition, we believe that the committees should participate in the selection of experts after a first intervention by the Secretariat and take the decision on each available opening, as in the case of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) . In closing, I wish to reiterate that Argentina strongly opposes the use of unilateral coercive measures, the extraterritorial application of domestic trade laws and the adoption of discriminatory trade practices, as they are measures in violation of the United Nations Charter, the rules of international law and the spirit of multilateralism.”
2014-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7323 (2014) · source