YouSaid · the spoken record

Petrella

lines on the record: 240
first: 1997-03-06
most recent: 1999-12-22
sittings or episodes: 46
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“For this reason, it is a priority issue to focus our efforts on the implementation of these norms to make them better known and more practical in terms of their application. The punishment of the guilty is not only essential to combat impunity; it is also indispensable in order to build a stable peace following the end of a conflict. In this context, the creation of the Tribunals and the Statute of the International Criminal Court are of historic relevance. But the importance of emphasizing individual responsibility should not make us forget the responsibility of States themselves. Article 1 of the Geneva Conventions clearly establishes that it is the States that are responsible for respecting and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law in all circumstances.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“Nonetheless, the growing acceptance of the fact that the protection of individuals transcends the domestic sphere of States gives rise to hope that gradually the differences in the way the two categories of conflict are handled will be reduced. In this respect, special mention should be made of the Statute of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, which for the first time criminalized violations of international humanitarian law committed in an internal conflict, and, more recently, the Rome Statute for the establishment of the International Criminal Court, which made headway in the application of norms to this type of conflict. In addition, both instruments should be a valuable deterrent force. In spite of the limitations, we have at our disposal an adequate body of norms.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“International humanitarian law has also increasingly taken into account the need to emphasize the protection of civilians and has recently stressed the protection of those who by definition have never been combatants - the civilian population. This development has provided us with a whole range of standards to set limits on the conduct of hostilities and to protect innocent persons. Many of these have already been enshrined in universally recognized principles and norms. We must not underestimate their importance, although we should recognize a basic structural flaw: the great majority of these norms apply only to conventional international armed conflicts - in other words, to a tiny percentage of current conflicts. This situation does not appear easy to resolve in the short term.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“It now encompasses broader qualitative aspects that involve not only factors related to military activity but also to governability, democracy, development and justice. This does not mean that the Security Council should deal with all of these problems, but it does imply that the Council can act, in certain circumstances, within the framework of this broader concept. That is the sense of the debate that we are holding today. The protection of the civilian population in conflicts, particularly in internal conflicts, is a relatively recent concern of the Security Council. That concern has evolved, though slowly, along with the changes that have occurred in the law governing customs and practices during armed conflicts.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“There has been an increase in conflicts between autonomous armed elements that neither answer to a unified command or respect international humanitarian law or human rights. We have been given today alarming statistics showing that a high percentage of current victims are civilians. The situation of children is particularly sensitive, not only because they are particularly vulnerable during conflicts but because their post-conflict rehabilitation is complex, difficult and extensive. The demobilization and social rehabilitation of child soldiers is the most difficult of processes. The magnitude and complexity of the problem make clear once again that the concept of international peace and security as seen in 1945 has evolved considerably.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“Cornelio Sommaruga, for their thorough briefings, and to Ambassador Olara Otunnu for his contribution to this meeting. All of these statements will undoubtedly have an impact on and be followed up by the Council. The presence here of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada is yet another example of his country's steadfast and selfless contribution to the United Nations, above all in the area of international peace and security. Unfortunately, it is clear that in present conflicts, civilian populations are being deliberately and indiscriminately targeted. With growing frequency, the enemy is identified with a different ethnic or religious minority or simply with the members of a different group.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): First of all, Mr. President, we wish to express appreciation for your initiative to hold a debate on the protection of civilians in situations of conflict. This topic undoubtedly represents the fundamental challenge facing the international community and in particular the Security Council. May I also express our gratitude to the previous President of the Council, Ambassador Celso Amorim of Brazil, whose skills and talents contributed to resolving the problems before the Council during the month of January. We also express our appreciation to the Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund, Ms. Carol Bellamy, and to the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“Therefore, it will be very difficult to resolve them without a global approach and without the kind of resources that very few countries of the world have available to them today. As stated by the Secretary-General, "a bridge must be constructed between, in effect, the Dow Jones index and the human development index". (A/53/I, para. 15) Finally, nothing could be more relevant than the words of the Secretary-General contained in an article that appeared on page A19 of The New York Times on 19 January 1999: "the peace we seek is one that reflects the lessons of our terrible century: that peace is not true or lasting if bought at any cost without democracy, tolerance and human rights for all, no peace is truly safe."”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“International humanitarian law enshrines the norm that needy civilians, and in particular women and children, have the right to receive humanitarian assistance. Yet humanitarian organizations are denied the possibility to deliver assistance to those who need it, and, as Mr. Vieira de Mello stated, deliberate attacks are launched against civilian populations. Acts of violence have been committed against people working for humanitarian assistance organizations whenever armed groups wrongly believe that such assistance is a threat to their political objectives. As also stressed by Mr. Vieira de Mello, statistics show that more civilian staff have lost their lives than United Nations military staff. Let us also bear in mind that most of the conflicts considered by the Council occur in a context of poverty, backwardness and hopelessness.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“We welcome the fact that the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel came into force two days ago. We congratulate New Zealand for having made it possible for this most important event to take place. But the entry into force of the Convention does not relieve us of our responsibilities. The trend to pursue policies of disengagement, to look upon humanitarian tragedies that stem from armed conflicts without trying to assume our responsibilities under the Charter in any Visible way, adversely affects mainly those countries that are Members of the United Nations. In such issues, we must practise a zero-tolerance policy. Hence, it is regrettable to note that in recent months we have seen renewed erosion of respect for humanitarian principles.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“When tragedy of this kind strikes, the lack of an appropriate response, paralysis or powerlessness not only mean a deplorable lack of consideration towards the victims and their families but also encourage the continuation of such criminal acts under our very eyes. The individuals who are trying to implement the mandates of this Council in the most dangerous places must know that impunity will not be accepted, and that the required investigations and taking of responsibility will be encouraged with all necessary pressure, without, however, undermining the principle of non-intervention. To think about strengthening the presence of United Nations personnel in places of conflict without at the same time providing them the utmost guarantees of security and protection is simply inconceivable.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“Hence, the idea of including humanitarian units in peacekeeping operations is of great interest and must have broad-based support. Fourthly, the Secretary-General, in the report he submitted last year on the work of the Organization, pointed out that the Security Council should take up those economic and social factors that have an impact on peace and security with the same energy and seriousness with which it deals with political issues, if it truly aspires to ensure that prevention of conflicts is the rule rather than the exception. In the last few days, the Council has considered several items in its regular agenda where all these elements appear quite clearly. Also, a few days ago, we saw two aircraft chartered by the United Nations shot down, with a most regrettable loss of the lives of staff serving the United Nations.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“Secondly, a good number of the items on the agenda are related to intra-State conflicts, which on the one hand unleash uncontrollable flows of refugees, and on the other lead to gross Violations of the laws governing armed conflicts, and all of this has a great impact on the civilian population. Such crises develop quickly, when United Nations bodies with political responsibilities do not, or cannot, adopt the necessary measures to prevent them or control them. Thirdly, it is not possible seriously to negotiate a political architecture that will put an end to conflicts without previously resolving or marshalling humanitarian problems. Therefore, attention to the humanitarian problem is essential, not just ancillary, in order to achieve a solution.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“I also believe that the contributions made by China and the United States are very useful and timely. In our view, it is relevant for a number of reasons that this Council actively address these issues. First, the concept of peace and security, as laid down in the Charter, is based today on broader and more qualitative issues than it was in 1945. Today, it is recognized that, in order to prevent local conflicts from spreading and acquiring international dimensions, it is necessary to take effective measures, keeping in mind the close interrelationship between justice, social well-being and peace.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Allow me to congratulate you wholeheartedly, Sir, on the very professional and effective manner in which you are presiding over the work of the Security Council in this extremely busy month of January. I should also like to extend these sentiments to Ambassador Jassim Buallay of Bahrain on his brilliant work in December. I also believe that it is only fair to highlight your efforts, Sir, to convene this public meeting and to ensure a thorough consideration of the importance of humanitarian activities relevant to the Security Council. The dramatic contribution just made by Under-Secretary-General Vieira de Mello is extremely important because it stresses these serious problems precisely and forcefully.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“Thirdly, we should avoid any approach that tends to involve exclusionary criteria. Coordinated efforts on the part of the international community and of the various agencies of the United Nations system are needed. Likewise, in order for peace-building activities to lead to durable peace and reconciliation, we must also create the necessary conditions for sustainable development in the context of democracy. Finally, no operation of this kind can be successful if it lacks the necessary funds or personnel. When donor fatigue prevails, such issues require special attention. How and from where should resources be obtained? That question will have to be answered in future if we want to keep in check problems that could ultimately also result in considerable costs.”
1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source
“Moreover, these situations serve as examples of the fact that in some regions, such as the Americas, the concept of peace and security draws inspiration from the qualitative elements we mentioned at the beginning of our statement. In conclusion, allow me to stress some ideas that we believe might be useful in this respect. First, as we said at the outset, we find ourselves at a time when the concept of peace and security is based on broader criteria than in 1945. This important characteristic can be seen clearly in the examples of Latin America and the Caribbean, to which I have referred briefly. Secondly, peace-building activities do not necessarily start with the signing of a peace agreement; they may begin at a later stage of a multidimensional operation once the minimum conditions for action have been met.”
1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source
“In the case of Haiti, which is currently on the Council's agenda, it seems clearly advisable at this time to explore mechanisms for reconstruction, particularly in view of the fact that the political situation in that country is becoming increasingly stable. Just as in the case of ONUSAL, reconciliation, democracy, good governance and development represent the road to success. Also as in the case of ONUSAL, in Haiti the work of the representatives of the Secretary-General has been, and continues to be, extremely useful. We have mentioned these two cases because, in our View, they represent positive experiences for other undertakings.”
1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source
“The issues involved in Central America's reconstruction demonstrated the far-reaching importance of peace-building activities when such activities are taken on, in a show of considerable maturity by the protagonists of the conflict as their own objectives. In the case of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL), the United Nations Secretariat played an innovative and central role in the negotiation of agreements and the monitoring of peace-building. The experience of the Representative of the Secretary-General in this operation recalls the importance of cooperation between the Security Council and financial institutions in order to promote development.”
1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source
“With regard to the second question - when is the best time to begin peace-building activities - it seems to us a forrnalist view which favours the legal end of the conflict can actually undermine the inherent objective of these peace-building activities. In fact, experience also suggests, depending on the characteristics of each conflict, the usefulness of anticipating peace-building activities even before the conflict is formally ended. Obviously, this assumes the minimal conditions for multidimensional action. Argentina has traditionally maintained that the humanitarian, institutional, economic and ethnic consequences of conflicts ShOW that much more than a ceasefire is needed to initiate a lasting peace. At this moment in history, when problems are essentially problems within States, this is even more apparent.”
1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source
“In this connection, experience appears to indicate that peace-building activities raise at least two questions. The first is whether peace-building activities have a basis in the Charter, and the second is when is the best time to begin them? With regard to the very concept of peace-building activities, it is clear to us today that the concept of international peace and security rests on more qualitative and complex aspects than those which emerge from the traditional interpretation of Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter. This is logical because since the end of the cold war, a strict interpretation of concepts established in 1945 no longer meets today's needs.”
1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source
“Mr. Petrella (Argentina)(interpretation from Spanish): Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on the effective manner in which you have been presiding over the work of the Security Council during the month of December. I also wish to congratulate you on the initiative to convene an open debate on this important issue. In view of your experience and cool-headedness, we are convinced that these complex issues will be dealt with in an appropriate manner. Allow me to extend my congratulations also to your predecessor, Ambassador A. Peter Burleigh of the United States. His keen professionalism and positive attitude towards all members and non-members of the Council are truly appreciated. The matter before the Council is particularly relevant to Argentina, given its interest in peacekeeping and post- conflict peace-building matters.”
1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source
“The Haitian leadership must show its recognition of the international community's efforts by taking concrete action aimed at resolving the political crisis in that country. Argentina, for its part, remains firmly committed to the consolidation of Haitian political institutions through its participation in MIPONUH, to which it contributes civilian police in both the special police unit and the civilian police element. Lastly, I wish to thank the Secretary-General, and particularly his Representative in Haiti, Mr. Julian Harston, and the officials serving with him for the professional competence they constantly demonstrate in carrying out their functions.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“For various reasons, it has been extended for longer than was originally foreseen. At the same time, we request those delegations to understand the particular significance of maintaining the rule of law and democratic institutions in the Latin American and Caribbean region. The concepts of international peace and security should be interpreted with that understanding and in that context. The Security Council has shown on a number of occasions that it is sufficiently sensitive to accommodate the specific needs of each region, and we hope that this will also be the case now. It is up to the Government of Haiti to understand fully its responsibilities in the current difficult circumstances.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Permit me first to convey to you, Mr. President, my respectful greetings and the most sincere congratulations of my delegation on the manner in which you are conducting the work of the Security Council during November. Once again the situation in Haiti requires us to extend the mandate of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH). We agree with the Secretary-General that ending the United Nations presence in Haiti in the present circumstances could mean the loss, or a threatened reduction, of the investment which the international community has been making in Haiti's political institutions throughout this decade. We understand, however, the hesitation of some members of the Council over renewing the mandate.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“We hope that the Security Council will periodically continue to consider, in public, issues of general importance such as that before us today.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“The excellent and forceful report submitted by the Secretary-General in response to the presidential statement (SPRST/l997/34) of 19 June 1997, and introduced this morning by Ms. Frechette, constitutes an excellent evaluation of United Nations action on this subject. We fully support both the diagnosis and the course of action proposed in that document, in particular with regard to the comments in paragraphs 51 to 53. We would like to add to those conclusions that, notwithstanding the Security Council's competence with regard to humanitarian crises, all the Members of the United Nations should be regularly and immediately informed about such situations. Ambassador Vieira de Mello has shown his great willingness in this respect, and we are profoundly grateful for that.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“Lastly, since the basis of the measure is the individual accountability of the people who commit the crimes, there is no advantage to non-State actors, whose accountability is not clearly defined in any other international instrument. All the statements that we have heard, both today and in May last year, have emphasized that it is vital to bring to trial and sentence those responsible. The statement made on 24 September by the Foreign Ministers of the five permanent members of the Security Council is also important in this respect. As the International Criminal Court is the most appropriate means of dealing successfully with this type of crime, we are confident that its Statute will enter into force as soon as possible.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“Argentina is a party to both the Geneva Convention and its Additional Protocols, and we participated actively in drafting the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel and, recently, in the negotiations to establish an International Criminal Court. For several reasons the International Criminal Court represents unprecedented progress in efforts to improve the situation of personnel providing humanitarian assistance. Categorizing attacks against personnel participating in peacekeeping operations or humanitarian assistance missions as war crimes constitutes explicit recognition of the gravity of such acts. Furthermore, the Convention not only defines these unlawful international acts, but provides for the means necessary to bring to trial and sentence those who commit them.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“We therefore understand that the action of the United Nations in general, and of the Council in particular, must be geared towards increasing the political and military cost to the parties to a conflict of violating the norms of humanitarian law, human rights or the rights of refugees. We also believe it necessary to emphasize that this problem did not originate in the conflicts of the past two decades. The countries that appear from time to time on the agenda of the Security Council are not the only ones responsible. Making civilian populations the target of military action is one of the scourges that have only been increasing since the beginning of this century. As a first step, it is fundamental to ensure adherence to and compliance with the relevant international norms.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“There is a further reason to consider this issue: the competence conferred by the Charter on the Security Council gives it an indispensable role in such crises. Provoking humanitarian crises has become an additional tool available to the parties to a conflict. Events in recent years have led us to conclude that the creation of a humanitarian emergency, with concomitant attacks against the personnel sent out to deal with it, often ends up benefiting the party that provoked it. In our opinion, that is the main factor to be taken into account in analysing the causes of such crises.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): I should like first of all to congratulate the delegation of Slovenia on its dedicated and outstanding work while presiding over the Security Council during the month of August. I should next like to thank you, Sir, for the initiative, taken under your presidency, to take up again the question of protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations, an issue that was raised by the Republic of Korea last year. Its relevance is undeniable. Since September 1997, over 30 civilians dedicated to humanitarian tasks in the field have died - one of the highest figures ever recorded in a 12-month period. We pay sincere tribute to these personnel from the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other agencies.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“Before concluding, on behalf of the Government of Argentina I wish to pay a tribute to Maitre Blondin Beye of Mali, who died, along with other personnel, in the service of the United Nations.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“Those of us who contribute peacekeeping troops should strengthen our laws and instruct our personnel to protect children in peacekeeping operations. Children remain threatened, however, in post-conflict situations, where sanctions deprive populations of essential resources. We must improve the design of sanctions, as has been mentioned here today, so that they have no impact on innocent civilians, particularly children. Until solutions are found, sanctions should be redirected so as to insulate children from their impact. Lastly, I would note that the participation of children in armed conflict is an intolerable practice that ranks among the most atrocious forms of abuse of the weakest. It is therefore paramount to stress the importance of education and the strict implementation of international instruments in force today.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“But since it is us, the adults, who allow the children to suffer the consequences of conflict, one appropriate institutional framework to end this phenomenon could be, for example, the future international criminal court. Many representatives believe in a role for the court and we trust that what has been said in this Council Chamber is being heard in Rome and that the appropriate provisions will be included in the statute, as the representatives of Canada, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom and various others have called for here. We wish to stress the importance of improving the training of troops involved in peacekeeping missions so that they can help actively to improve the conditions in which children live in armed conflict.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“This deplorable reality shows that children today are completely exposed to the impact of conflict. As was recently mentioned by Mrs. Clare Short, United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Development, in the past decade 2 million children have died in war and another 6 million have been seriously wounded. We would highlight the work being done to remedy this situation by the United Nations Children's Fund, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Committee of the Red Cross and various non-governmental organizations. Children should not be tolerated to participate in armed conflict, either as victims or as victimizers. The international instruments on this matter are quite clear in this respect.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“The very fact that the Security Council - the principal organ of this Organization and the only one competent to create and impose obligations - is taking up this matter implies a commitment to the new issues affecting the international community and will help to deter those who violate the basic norms of conscience. This approach has already borne fruit in the debates on demining and on the protection of refugees, thus imparting credibility and positive visibility to the United Nations. Mr. Otunnu has told us that, today, over 90 per cent of the victims of armed conflict are civilians, whereas, early in this century, the figure was below 10 per cent. This is because today, unlike in the past, the civilian population is being specifically targeted in attacks and war strategies.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Allow me to thank you, Sir, for the efforts you have made to ensure that today's item be taken up during your term of office and for your manifest commitment to participation and transparency in the work of this Council. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for having placed this item high on the Organization's political agenda, thus helping to make us more aware of this problem. Finally, I wish to thank Mr. Olara Otunnu, Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, who has been present here today, for his active and effective work.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“We must not stand idle in the face of a situation that could affect the established equilibrium and the security regime of an entire continent or, even worse, revive the spectre of nuclear proliferation elsewhere in the world. In this respect, we feel that it is precisely those countries that have been able to limit themselves with concrete and transparent measures that could exercise beneficial influence in such a delicate situation, since they offer the best example to follow. For our part, we trust that the parties involved will take advantage of the experience offered in the reduction of tension and conflict resolution through confidence-building measures. The leaders of Pakistan and India are perfectly familiar with the steps that the international community hopes they will take.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“International cooperation also reduced costs for Argentina's nuclear industry, making it possible to channel resources to areas of genuine priority such as health, education and the infrastructure. Argentina is proud of the role it has played in Latin America and the Caribbean to ease the tensions resulting from those problems. It is for this reason that today we join those countries that have taken the floor to offer alternatives to the situation created in South Asia. We support the resolution just adopted and in particular the efforts by the Secretary-General to restore stability to relations between India and Pakistan. Our message to the Governments of both countries is simple: there is always time to initiate sincere and productive dialogue.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“The increasing cooperation and the encouragement of the international community prompted Argentina, Chile and Brazil to ratify in 1991 the Treaty of Tlatelolco, It is only right to emphasize once again here in the Security Council the far-sightedness and leadership of Mexico in the creation of what became the first nuclear-weapon-free zone on earth. All of these concrete policies led to increased investment in the Argentine energy sector, and our nuclear companies embarked successfully on cooperation agreements with other States as well as organizations such as the European Atomic Energy Community. In addition, with a view to enhancing vital South-South cooperation, Argentine companies transferred technology to neighbouring countries such as Peru and assisted in the construction of nuclear reactors in Algeria and Egypt, inter alia.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“Fortunately, however - though not without different kinds of obstacles - we then embarked on a cooperation programme with our neighbour, Brazil. When in 1985 the two countries signed a Joint Declaration on Nuclear Policy, few in either country would have believed that in 1987 the President of Brazil would visit the uranium- enrichment plant in Pilcaniyeu, in Argentine Patagonia, and that one year later the Argentine President would visit a similar installation in Ipero, Brazil. In 1990 both countries implemented this joint nuclear policy, and to this end they created, one year later, the Argentinian- Brazilian Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Materials. This was an unprecedented step in the region.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“In this connection, we are following closely the process begun in Geneva on 4 June aimed at dealing with the situation created by the recent nuclear tests, because we believe that it is directed towards strengthening the non-proliferation regime. Argentina, as on previous occasions, expressed in a timely manner its concern about those underground nuclear tests. The message that Argentina would like to send today is based largely on our own experience. Influenced by the cold-war atmosphere, Argentina debated for decades what turned out to be a spurious dilemma. Having achieved early on complete mastery of the nuclear-fuel cycle, we came to understand fully the dangers and the temptations inherent in the possession of such technology.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“Shortly thereafter, in September 1996, Argentina joined the 130 countries that signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). While we regretted the absence on that memorable occasion of a group of nuclear-weapon States, we had thought it only a temporary situation. Today we see that the non- proliferation regime is in danger, with serious consequences for the established equilibrium and for international peace and security. It is necessary, now more than ever, for all those States that have not acceded to the NPT or the CTBT to take the necessary steps to become full members of those instruments.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“Mr. Petrella (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Allow me to convey to you, Sir, the Republic of Argentina's pleasure at seeing you preside over this meeting. In addition, I wish to express my country's gratitude at the exemplary and dedicated manner in which your predecessor, Ambassador Mahugu of Kenya, conducted the work of the Council during the month of May. Our gratitude also goes to all those who made possible this open debate on an item of grave concern to the international community. We are particularly grateful to your own delegation and to Japan, Costa Rica, Sweden and Slovenia. In 1995 Argentina participated actively in the Conference on the Review and Extension Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“Junod, who represent the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Committee of the Red Cross, for their valuable contributions to this open meeting of the Security Council. I would also like to congratulate the Secretariat staff who worked on the report of the Secretary-General.”
1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source
“Regarding the latter, from 4 to 5 May, within the framework of cooperation with the sub-Saharan countries of Africa, a seminar organized by Argentina will be held in Harare, Zimbabwe, in order to exchange experiences on the process of State reform and on bilateral cooperation. I cannot conclude my statement without expressing the Argentine Republic's appreciation to Africa. Without the resolute and substantial commitment Africa has made to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, almost no changes in any such important areas such as decolonization, disarmament, the law of the sea, human rights and development - to mention just a few - could ever have been achieved by this Organization. Finally, allow me to congratulate Mrs. Ogata and Mrs.”
1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source
“As for good governance, Argentina provided electoral observers for the first election in South Africa with free and universal suffrage, which put an end to apartheid, for the referendum on Eritrean self- determination and for the legislative elections in Algeria in June 1997. We stand ready to cooperate in the future when assistance is requested. At the ministerial meeting of Security Council member States on 25 September 1997, Minister for Foreign Affairs di Tella reiterated Argentina's commitment to cooperate actively in the development of Africa. In this connection, Argentina is currently involved in the implementation of a series of programmes of cooperation with Africa. These range from training in farming and ranching, the eradication of diseases, computer science and State reform.”
1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source
“In keeping with the aforementioned approach of linking peace and development, Argentina has been active in Africa and has tried to make contributions to the maintenance of peace, humanitarian assistance, good governance and technical cooperation for development. Argentina has participated in peacekeeping operations in Angola, Mozambique and the Western Sahara, and it continues to offer to provide training through the Buenos Aires peacekeepers training centre, as well as to exchange experiences with African countries regarding this delicate work. In the area of humanitarian assistance, either through "White Helmets" missions or directly, Argentina has participated and will participate in the efforts to consolidate peace in Angola, Rwanda and Sierra Leone.”
1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source
“This provides encouraging prospects for growth in trade. Argentina has participated in and supported the African decolonization process since it began in the 1950s. It has established diplomatic, economic and cultural relations with the new independent States. In the multilateral sphere, and in a field in which we have valuable experience, Argentina, together with interested African and American countries, has supported the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the South Atlantic. Further, as an active member in the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic since it was established in 1986, and as the venue for the fifth ministerial meeting, Argentina, together with the 21 African States members of the Zone, is promoting the values of democracy, development, political pluralism and the defence of human rights.”
1998-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3875Resumption1 (1998) · source