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Oyarzabal

lines on the record: 204
first: 2011-08-26
most recent: 2015-10-20
sittings or episodes: 30
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“There can be no doubt that the integration and coherence of peacebuilding and peacekeeping efforts remain essential to achieving lasting peace and security and to preventing relapses into conflict. In that framework, the need to increase complementarity has been established, as has the need to rationalize and focus more attention on the socioeconomic dimension of peacebuilding, in particular the development and promotion of social well-being and not only poverty reduction, while bearing in mind the promotion and protection of human rights and the strengthening of the rule of law in countries included on the agenda of the Peacebuilding Commission that are also on the agenda of the Security Council.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“With regard to the work of the Peacebuilding Commission at its seventh session, we underscore the process led by Rwanda aimed at strengthening the interaction between the Council and the Commission so as to take advantage of the Commission's important role in order to, inter alia, identify risks and gaps in the peacebuilding process; oversee a level of attention and commitment by regional, national and international stakeholders; promote coherence and harmonization among the policies, activities and objectives of the United Nations and other partners; and support the successful transition of United Nations missions in countries included in the programme, which is then reflected in the Council's resolutions.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“The report also points out that such work requires stepping up humanitarian assistance efforts, re-establishing the rule of law, drafting and implementing security and justice policies, and promoting sustainable development and a rigorous, democratic policy for protecting, promoting and ensuring human rights. No doubt, that remains an ongoing challenge. We believe it necessary to support a strategy for post-conflict peacebuilding based on three elements: first, the principle of national responsibility; secondly, United Nations coordination; and thirdly, the complementarity of regional organizations.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“I would also like to specifically thank the President of the Commission, Ambassador Antonio Patriota of Brazil - and take this opportunity to congratulate him on the success of the PBC's annual session last June - and his predecessor, Ambassador Vladimir Drobnjak of Croatia, for their statements. As the co-facilitators pointed out in their report of July 2010 (S/2010/393, annex) on the review of the peacebuilding architecture, an effective response on the part of the Organization requires developing a broad-based and coordinated strategy for peacebuilding that is based on identifying priorities on the part of local authorities and that sets goals and concrete and achievable time frames.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would light to commend the leadership of Rwanda on the subject that brings us together today, which has been expressed through other initiatives and contributions that it has made during its two presidencies of the Security Council, in April 2013 and this month, in convening informative meetings of this body to discuss the annual reports of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), as well as in coordinating the process aimed at promoting the joint participation of the Council and the Commission in informal follow-up and stock-taking of the progress and difficulties in the interactions between the two bodies.”
2014-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7217 (2014) · source
“As many delegations, including mine, pointed out during that open debate, the only way to eliminate that risk is the complete elimination of weapons of mass destruction. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate our support for initiatives that help to improve transparency in the work of the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies, as well as actions to strengthen their coordination and cooperation so as to enhance the Security Council's contribution to the fight against terrorism and allow for consideration of the issue in a more comprehensive manner.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“President, clearly demonstrated that Member States agree on underscoring the 1540 Committee's work and the resolution's provisions as essential tools to prevent weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery from falling into the hands of terrorists (see S/PV.7169). At the same time, the debate allowed the international community to reaffirm that, in combating terrorism, effective international efforts depend on the adoption and implementation of the necessary national measures and regional coordination. It also underscored the need to mobve forward in the area of nuclear disarmament, since, while weapons of mass destruction continue to exist, there will be the risk of them falling into the hands of terrorists.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Committee plays an important role in ensuring that the international community's efforts in the fight against terrorism are more effective. In that context, we welcome the adoption of resolution 2129 (2013) and the extension of the mandate until 31 December 2017 of the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), which assists the Committee in its work. In that regard, we hope that respect for human rights and the validity of the rule of law in the context of the fight against terrorism continue to be cross-cutting aspects of the Executive Directorate's work. The open debate of 7 May on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004) and the prospects for its implementation, which was presided over by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of your country, Mr.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“This issue is directly relevant to the implementation of the list by the competent authorities and the relevance of the sanctions regime. On that issue, I would like once again to thank the Chair of the Committee for his efforts to find a solution to that problem, which we hope will be resolved as soon as possible. I would also like to underscore the work carried out by the Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Matters, which examined the practice of the different sanctions Committees in the area of the translation of their respective lists, in order to contribute, from a general point of view, to the way in which the 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) Committee deals with that issue.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“We consider it essential that the impartiality of the Ombudsperson and the confidential nature of her work be respected. Therefore, we believe that the Security Council should closely monitor that issue to ensure that the Ombudsperson can carry out her duties independently and without restrictions. We also believe that the Ombudsperson should have the appropriate tools to carry out the mandate entrusted to her by the Council. Therefore, we note the challenges and pending issues identified in the report, for example, the need for a database and the importance of improving methods in certain issues related to transparency. Finally, let me reaffirm the importance of the availability of the list in the six official languages of the Organization.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“On that point, we join the support for the inclusion of the Boko Haram group in the list, as was done just a few days ago. Furthermore, we believe that in order to maintain the effectiveness of the sanctions regime, it is important to guarantee respect for due process. As on previous occasions, I would like to acknowledge the work of the Ombudsperson, Kimberly Prost, who is an example of efficiency, professionalism and independence. In that connection, we have carefully considered her report to the Security Council (S/2014/73), dated 31 January 2014, and we regret that, in accordance with paragraph 70, she has been obligated to submit reports on her travels, which is a clear interference in the independence of the work ofthe Office ofthe Ombudsperson and compromises its efficiency.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“That is particularly important this year when the General Assembly will hold the fourth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in June. First, I would like to refer to the work of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, and to underscore, as noted by the Chair of the Committee in his briefing, the importance of ensuring that the sanctions regime remains an effective response to the threat represented by Al-Qaida and its associated entities. In that regard, we agree with Ambassador Quinlan that is essential to ensure that the list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions remains relevant and evolves in line with the evolution of Al-Qaida and its associated entities.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me, through you, Mr. President, to thank the Permanent Representatives of Lithuania, Australia and yourself, in your capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for your informative briefings and your work in leading the subsidiary bodies. I would like to begin by reaffirming that the General Assembly, together with the Security Council and its competent bodies, are the most appropriate forums for effective action to prevent and eradicate terrorism. In that sense, we consider it important to continue to strengthen the coordination and coherence of the United Nations activities in the fight against terrorism.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Argentina voted in favour of resolution 2145 (2014) because it believes that the role of the United Nations will remain equally critical in the election process, in assisting the future Government to coordinate international aid, in good offices and the peace process, as well as in human rights and humanitarian assistance and economic and social development in the long term.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“It is the absolute responsibility of the Government of Afghanistan to ensure the full implementation of the law on the elimination of violence against women and that perpetrators of violence, particularly against women, are held accountable for their actions. It is no surprise that a country with the human, cultural and natural resources of Afghanistan is considered one of the least developed countries in the world, when its security sector demands nearly 50 per cent of its annual budget. In that context, the implementation of the Kabul process and the coordination of development assistance remain essential. It is important that the international community continue to provide for the 5.4 million Afghans lacking access to health care and the 2.2 million facing food insecurity.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“There is no substitute for meaningful discussions that include the Taliban and other insurgent groups to bring an end to the spiral of violence that continues to bloody Afghanistan, as is seen in the number of attacks that took place in 2013 - the second highest number in terms of levels of violence since the fall of the Taliban regime. A modern, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan depends in large measure on the success of the reconciliation process in the framework of a comprehensive strategy for the protection and promotion ofhuman rights and access to education, health care and employment for all Afghans. In that respect, prioritized efforts should focus on the acceleration and consolidation of Afghanistan's progress on human rights since 2001.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“The challenges that the authorities elected in the 5 April elections will face are both known and overwhelming. They include achieving the generalized desire for peace of the Afghan people through the realization of agreements that prevent or mitigate in the short term the growing cost in lives of civilians as a result of the complex conflict affecting the country. In that context, a peace process or direct talks among the Government of Afghanistan and the principal armed opposition groups is essential, as is continuing to strengthen bilateral ties between Afghanistan and countries of the region at a time when the international community is reducing its presence in the country.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“We are concerned about the disqualification of candidates by the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission on the basis of education, not least because such decisions principally affect women. The number of women on the Commission, which represents less than 8 per cent of the Commission as a whole, in a country where the female population is larger than the male population, is insufficient, although we recognize the efforts undertaken to increase the participation of women. Finally, citizens should exercise their rights in a safe environment, not only in Kabul but also in the interior of the country. Security will be critical to ensuring that voters trust that they can express their will. The challenges in that regard cannot be underestimated.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“But it is the Afghans themselves who have the primary responsibility for making the electoral process complete and inclusive and for making the results truly representative. In that context, the responsibility incumbent upon electoral officials is clear, as it is on the candidates and their followers to comply with the electoral laws and accept the results from the polls, channelling their complaints through the institutions established for that purpose. Fundamentally, it is necessary that the qualified Afghan citizens come together en masse to vote in order to ensure the representativeness of the elections and the elected authorities that result therefrom. The participation of women as voters, candidates and elected officials is crucial.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“Argentina wishes to express to the people and the Government of Afghanistan its desire that the presidential and provincial elections will allow the country to consolidate its political transition, which will form the basis for strengthening its stability, reinforcing its national unity and promoting its sustainable development in an equitable manner. In order for the political transition to be legitimate, the elections of 5 April must be transparent, inclusive and credible. The role of the United Nations in providing technical support and in facilitating coherence in international support for the electoral process, including international observers, is certainly important.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Jan Kubis for introducing the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (S/2014/163), as well as the representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Tanin, for sharing with the Security Council the vision and priorities of his Government, which are essential to our work. Today Afghanistan is preparing for the 5 April elections, which the Secretary-General rightly considers to be a landmark event, as they will be the first transfer of power in Afghanistan from one president-elect to another.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“I should like to conclude by reiterating that, in line with international humanitarian law and the Council's resolutions, any attacks against civilians or other protected groups, as well as the recruitment of child soldiers and preventing humanitarian access, constitute violations of international humanitarian law. In that context, I again urge strict respect for the obligations under The Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907, the four 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Protocols, international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law and Security Council resolutions.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“In addition to ad hoc commissions of inquiry, including those set up by the Human Rights Council, I should like to highlight the international commission of inquiry provided for under Additional Protocol I to the 1949 Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949. Fourthly, I should like to underscore accountability. In that context, I commend the contributions of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as well as to acknowledge the role of the International Criminal Court. Argentina supports presidential statement S/PRST/2014/3 and stresses the useful aide-me'moire on the protection of civilians in armed conflict published by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“But it is also important that the United Nations and Member States make progress on the challenges identified by the Secretary-General, with which my delegation agrees. Those include the following. First, we must promote respect for international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law by State and other parties to conflict. Secondly, parties to a conflict must make every effort to ensure effective and timely access to humanitarian aid, including cargo and materials. Such assistance - including access to medical personnel, transport and hospital facilities - enjoys special protection under humanitarian law in all its aspects. Thirdly, impartial mechanisms are essential in terms of investigating violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“In addition, I would emphasize that peacekeeping operations must respect international humanitarian law. In that respect, I highlight the bulletin of the Secretary- General on "Observance by United Nations forces of international humanitarian law" (ST/SGB/ 1999/ 13). Peacekeeping operations play an essential role in the protection of civilians in many situations. However, ensuring a secure environment for civilians goes beyond the role of peacekeeping forces; it involves the entire Organization and its States Members. To achieve strengthened and sustainable security, national peacekeeping and institution-building efforts must be supported, including rebuilding national institutions. Coordination in the area of support for the rule of law as part of the Organization's efforts is crucial.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We recognize the United Nations policy of due diligence in the area of human rights, which should continue to be part of mandates for peacekeeping operations. One aspect that we want to highlight with regard to peacekeeping operations relates to international humanitarian law. On the one hand, the training of troops is necessary. As for Argentina, with the help of the International Committee of the Red Cross, we carry out human rights courses for armed forces, with a particular focus on those troops that will be participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Our commission on the implementation of international humanitarian law has produced a manual on international law in armed conflict that sets out the norms of international humanitarian law to be used by armed forces in peacekeeping operations.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The clear position of Argentina is that the imposition of robust mandates by the Council and the implementation of those mandates by peacekeeping operations must not divert us from our fundamental mandate to protect civilians, in line with the fundamental principles that govern, and must continue to govern, peacekeeping operations. We believe that, in order for peacekeeping forces to be able to fulfil their missions effectively, where priority is given to the protection of civilians the mandates must be designed carefully. Operations must also have the necessary resources available to act effectively and in a timely manner. With regard to the composition of missions, there needs to be an appropriate structure and the staffing that is required to protect women and children from violence, in particular sexual and gender-based violence.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The challenges they face on the ground include avoiding an escalation of violence between groups, supporting political dialogue to facilitate the protection of civilians and encouraging reconciliation between ethnic groups. In addition, peacekeeping forces have implemented training programmes for police to investigate crimes of sexual violence and other crimes and have contributed to building domestic institutional capacity. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a special paradigm in that regard, where the Security Council decided to reconfigure the mandate to authorize a peacekeeping mission to carry out offensive operations against armed groups via an intervention brigade.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“However, it is important that the Security Council continue to be committed to the protection of civilians in armed conflict by promoting full respect for international law, in particular respect for humanitarian law, human rights law and the rights of refugees, as well as the fight against impunity. Likewise, as referred to in the President's concept note, it is imperative that we continue to include protection activities in the mandates of United Nations missions on the ground. The Secretary-General's report includes a description of the activities undertaken by peacekeeping missions in the protection of civilians. In all cases, peacekeeping forces have sought to create protected areas.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Lithuanian presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and for producing the concept note (S/2014/74, annex). We also thank Ms. Navi Pillay, Ms. Valerie Amos, Mr. Herve' Ladsous and Mr. Yves Daccord for their participation in the meeting. Unfortunately, the latest report of the Secretary- General on today's subject (S/2013/689) reaffirms that civilians continue to constitute the majority of victims in conflict.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We highlight the work being done by UNMIK in its efforts to support the rule oflaw, especially cooperation with all the pertinent interested parties with regard to the main problems on the ground. As currently indicated by the Secretary-General in his report, it is also key for international presences in the Kosovo to continue strengthening mutual cooperation in order to achieve the common goal of establishing appropriate conditions for the upcoming stages of the implementation of the 19 April 2013 Agreement. We conclude by highlighting the work done by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to promote security, stability and respect for human rights in Kosovo in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999).”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“We are concerned that the rate of voluntary return continues to be relatively low, which demonstrates that it is essential to continue working to ensure the return and the permanent reintegration of internally displaced persons, while recognizing that the main obstacles to increasing that rate of return continue to be issues that are unresolved with regard to property, security problems and poor economic prospects. It is also crucially important to continue to give priority to the tasks of overcoming the traces and legacy of the conflict, including pending cases of disappeared persons. Accordingly, we find it encouraging that UNMIK continues to support efforts to ascertain the fate of disappeared persons. We join the call for redoubled efforts and cooperation so that impunity is not the last word on grave violations of human rights.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“Argentina believes that it is very important to achieve full respect for the human rights of displaced persons and members of minority groups so that they can return to their places of origin and accede to substantive rights and not be the victims of discrimination. We associate ourselves with the request of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of internally displaced persons to deal with discrimination, the high rates of unemployment, deficient access to education and the failure to return illegally seized properties, which continue to have negative effects on the return of internally displaced persons.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“We encourage all international presences on the ground to continue cooperating in accordance with their respective mandates in order to contribute to the consolidation of achievements and the successful resolution of pending issues. Although we are encouraged that the general security situation in Kosovo has been on the whole calm, we cannot fail to focus on the security situation in northern Mitrovica. In that context, we should reiterate that the important work of UNMIK continues to be essential in providing the greatest support possible to political processes, giving special attention to those issues related to the implementation of the 19 April Agreement.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“Nevertheless, we must continue to call for the pursuit of those efforts and the consolidation of the progress made in order to reach an agreement on the establishment on the association/ community of Serbian municipalities. A pending issue of particular sensitivity is the need to overcome delays and move forward in the transition ofpolice structures in northern Kosovo, which should be accompanied by progress in the connected issue of the judiciary and other areas of the rule of law. The Republic of Serbia in particular has amply demonstrated its genuine commitment to the process of implementing the April 2013 Agreement.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“At the same time, we must express our concern at the incidents of violence and intimidation which, although isolated and eventually overcome, did hinder the free expression and exercise of democratic rights. We firmly condemn the brutal assassination of a member-elect of the North Mitrovica Municipal Assembly, and wejoin the call on all parties to cooperate closely in the investigation to identify those responsible and bring them to justice, as well as to do their utmost to prevent such incidents occurring in future. We welcome the commitment of the parties to continuing the high-level dialogue under the auspices of the European Union and we highlight the significant progress made in the implementation of the historic 19 April 2013 Agreement.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“It is worth recalling that Argentina voted in favour of resolution 1244 (1999), when we were also a member of the Security Council. We believe that the resolution continues to be the applicable international legal framework for Kosovo to reach a comprehensive solution through a political process and negotiations. The importance of UNMIK was demonstrated once again with the conclusion of the electoral process in Kosovo. We agree with the Secretary-General that we should acknowledge the firm leadership shown by Belgrade and Pristina in the peaceful way in which that process unfolded, thereby sending firm political messages that allowed procedural irregularities to be overcome and the elections to be completed.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Farid Zarif for introducing the report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/68) on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We likewise welcome the participation of the Prime Minister of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dacie, and of Mr. Hashim Thacic. Argentina wishes to highlight, as is traditional, the fundamental role played by the Organization in Kosovo through UNMIK in promoting security, stability and respect for human rights, as well as its cooperation with the Kosovo Force and the European Union Rule of Law Mission, all the while remaining status-neutral under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“Such United Nations dialogue, which Argentina supports, must take place in the context of the General Assembly, which is not only the competent forum, but which will also ensure the participation of all Member States in a matter of such importance in order to move towards the necessary consensus.”
2014-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7101 (2014) · source
“Beyond promoting its discussion in the Counter-Terrorism Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), the Council has decided to call upon all Member States to cooperate closely, clearly recognizing the need for expert-level discussions in the broader context of the United Nations and other relevant international and regional organizations. Argentina believes that, beyond not establishing new legal obligations for Members, the resolution has the symbolic value of reflecting the Council's unanimous agreement that dialogue should be initiated on ways of combating this particular form of financing of terrorism.”
2014-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7101 (2014) · source
“Argentina believes that the response to a hostage situation or kidnapping should take its specific circumstances into account, and that we must prioritize the lives of hostages over other considerations. In this sense, we must consider the implementation ofmeasures to identify, freeze, seize or confiscate the funds or other property constituting the proceeds of the crime of hostage-taking, as provided for by the International Convention against the Taking of Hostages, given that the Convention does not necessarily penalize the payment of ransom. All this makes it clear that resolution 2133 (2014) should be implemented via an approach conducive to advancing our consideration of the issue.”
2014-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7101 (2014) · source
“Argentina recognizes that it is important for the issue of kidnapping for ransom as a possible form of financing for terrorist groups to begin to be considered in the framework of the United Nations so as to establish an explicit link between hostage-taking and terrorism, as it arises from the preamble of the International Convention against the Taking of Hostages, adopted by the General Assembly on 17 December 1979 (resolution 34/146, annex). At the same time, we understand that while this is a complex phenomenon, it is not universal but is limited to certain geographic regions. Given such complexity, which extends to definitions and legal details that are lacking in the resolution and that must be agreed on a multilateral basis, we believe that the phenomenon needs to be addressed at the multilateral level.”
2014-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7101 (2014) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): First, I wish to reaffirm Argentina's position condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, as well as our commitment to the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. At the same time, I reiterate that the general framework for a response to terrorism must always be full respect for international law, international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and the purposes and principles of the Charter ofthe United Nations.”
2014-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7101 (2014) · source
“We reiterate our urgent appeal to all parties to observe international humanitarian law and for the perpetrators of those acts to be brought to justice. Under the leadership of its Government, the decisive impetus of its people and the support international community, Afghanistan has travelled a long road and is preparing to begin a new phase of independence and sovereignty in 2014. In that new phase, the United Nations and the international community must continue to accompany the Afghan people and Government in capacity-building as they shoulder their responsibilities to reduce the impact of the transition to the lowest possible extent. We agree with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the importance of ensuring that the progress achieved on human rights over the last 12 years should not be compromised in the transition process.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“While we acknowledge the significant progress that has been achieved over the last decade, when it comes to gender equality in Afghanistan and the empowerment of Afghan women, we are aware of the challenges, and we believe it is vital for women to fully participate in the peace and reconciliation processes as well. As on we have said on other occasions, we believe that must also be a strategic priority in the transition. The full participation of women at all levels and sectors of economic activity is vital in building solid economies and consolidating societies that are stable and fair. With regard to the security situation, we are still seriously concerned about the rise in the number of civilian victims of terrorist attacks. Among them are a high number of women and children killed or injured.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“Therefore, we highlight the progress in the preparations for the elections, the existence of a preliminary list of 10 presidential candidates, and later identifying the corresponding process for the independent electoral institutions. At the same time, we believe that it is important that the elections be carried out in an appropriate security framework that enables the Afghan people to freely exercise their rights. In particular, we encourage Government and the international community to make provision for the presence of women, police officials and security agents so that Afghan women can exercise their right to elect their representatives. The full participation of women in the elections is a major challenge. However, it is also an important demonstration of an inclusive and transparent electoral process.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“Mr. Oyarzabal (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank Special Representative Kubis for presenting the Secretary-General's report (S/2013/721) and Ambassador Tanin for his important contribution. I would also like to express heartfelt condolences for the death ofthe six United States soldiers in southern Afghanistan. The Secretary-General's report presents a comprehensive overview of the circumstances in which the transition in Afghanistan is taking place, the goals attained and the difficulties still to be confronted. The report acknowledges the importance of the 2014 elections for strengthening the peace, reconstructing Afghanistan and completing the political and security transition.”
2013-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7085 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to emphasize once again my country's historic commitment to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. At the same time, I should reaffirm the inalienable right of all States party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to develop their research on and production and utilization of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes without discrimination of any kind.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we believe that it is essential that Iran cooperate with the IAEA and take the measures necessary to enable it to fully comply with its obligations, including the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. Concerning the work of the 1737 Committee, I would like to thank the Panel of Experts for its midterm report. I would also to highlight the importance of the open informational meeting held on 18 November on the role of the Security Council and the Financial Action Task Force in combating terrorism financing and proliferation. Generally speaking, we believe that the periodic holding of open informational meetings is a good practice that improves ties between the Council and all Member States, and we therefore encourage the Committee to continue those efforts.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source
“At the same time, we know that the international community must continue to support the relevance of the nuclear non-proliferation regime and its cornerstone, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We have received the most recent report, dated 15 November, of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which outlines the agreement on a framework for cooperation between the Agency and Iran, which is aimed at resolving current and previous issues. We realize that the agreement is an important step forward in re-establishing the confidence of the international community in the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme.”
2013-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7082 (2013) · source