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Zuain

lines on the record: 45
first: 2013-05-13
most recent: 2014-12-19
sittings or episodes: 4
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“President, and your delegation, as well as the members of the Security Council for the years 2013 and 2014, for the opportunity to work on our agreements and differences in order to shoulder our shared responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Over the past two years, our delegation, headed by Ambassador Maria Cristina Perceval, has worked to contribute to the realization of the purposes and principles of the United Nations, which also inform my country's foreign policy. They are also those established by the President of Argentina, Ms. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, in her speech to the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session in September 2012 (see A/67/PV.7), in which she emphasized that what we are striving for is a genuine peace, which is built on truth, justice and equality. She went on to assert that peace is impossible where countries are not treated equally and also that we have a clear mission to defend peace and human rights, whatever the country in which they are threatened. In that context, I would like to thank you, Mr.”
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“While we value the contribution that can be made by various other forums and initiatives, it is this Organization that ensures the legitimacy of decisions reflected in standards, guidelines or good practices. We are convinced that multilateral action through the United Nations pursuant to the principles of the Organization will allow us to tackle the threat of terrorism with full respect for international law, international human rights humanitarian law and international humanitarian law, and thus achieve a safer world for all. In less than two weeks, Argentina will end its current term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.”
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“The fight against terrorism requires, first of all, the firm commitment of every State to combat terrorist acts at the national level and not to deliver assistance to the perpetrators of or participants in terrorist-related activities, and to strengthen national legislation, focusing on the prosecution or extradition of perpetrators. Secondly, we must tackle the phenomenon at its roots, especially the conditions of marginalization and political exclusion, and promote the economic and social development of peoples. Argentina is convinced that the United Nations, as the cornerstone of the multilateral system, must be the Organization that leads the actions of States to fight against terrorism.”
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“We will always warn about the risks that such actions pose for peaceful coexistence among nations by subordinating the accepted rules of international law, which thus are held hostage to specific objectives according to circumstances. We are also deeply concerned by the advance of terrorist groups in Africa, which hampers the efforts of the States of the continent to promote the economic and social development of their peoples. We firmly condemn each and every one of the repeated attacks in African countries, including those targeting United Nations offices. In Africa, as elsewhere, cooperation and coordination on the part of the international community are required in order to address the terrorist threat.”
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“The expansion and consolidation of the Islamic State and the spread of sectarian violence are the result of the militarization of the prolonged and uncontrolled conflict in Syria, which has its roots in the inability and unwillingness of local, regional and international players to reconcile their differences through peaceful means, as well as in the massive flow of arms to the parties. Argentina has always called in the strongest terms to the international community to refrain from fuelling the conflict in Syria by providing military equipment. Argentina has also denounced again and again the double standard of those countries that tailor their actions and statements to their own interests and geopolitical considerations.”
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“We abhor the idea that human rights violations are acceptable in certain circumstances. We also call for the measures adopted by States to combat terrorism to fully respect international law, including in particular international human rights law, international humanitarian law and refugee law. Such measures must also respect the purposes and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, such as sovereignty, territorial integrity, the political independence of States and the principle of non-intervention in internal affairs. I wish to express our concern at the threats posed to religious and ethnic minorities with the advance of the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, with the consequent harmful effects for regional and international peace, security and stability.”
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“Even though the international community has not been able to reach a universally agreed definition of terrorism, it is nonetheless possible to determine which are the acts condemned by the international community. Argentina has twice experienced international terrorism, driven by fanaticism and destruction. There was an attack against the embassy of Israel in 1992, and against the Asociacion Mutual Israelita Argentina in 1994. As the Security Council heard last September from the President of Argentina: "My country, the Argentine Republic, and the United States of America are the only two countries on the American continent to have been the object of savage terrorist attacks." (S/PV. 7272, p. 8) We are convinced that terrorism must be fought within the framework of the rule of law and of respect for fundamental guarantees.”
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“Argentina notes with concern the attempts made to confuse terrorism with transnational organized crime, as if both had the same nature, methodology and purposes, or as if there were a necessary relationship between them. That is why it is very important to clarify that terrorism is something very specific to which a regime of international law applies, and that it calls for distinctive remedies that cannot be extrapolated to other crimes, which are subject to other legal regimes. Just as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime - the Palermo Convention - and its Protocols constitute the legal framework to combat transnational organized crime, United Nations international conventions to combat terrorism specify the acts categorized as terrorist.”
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“The globalization of horror through the media fuels the spread of fear. However, the military response can never be the preferred option for combating terrorism, as it has already shown its limitations and failures. In line with the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, we require a comprehensive approach aimed at strengthening our collective work relating to, inter alia, the conditions that foster the spread of terrorism and its financing. We must therefore work together for the full validity of the rule of law in every one of our countries, given the urgent need to build a balanced andjust global order that is based on effective multilateralism and cooperation, and promoting policies of social inclusion.”
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“Argentina condemns in the strongest terms terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such acts represent a threat not only to international peace and security but also to human dignity; peaceful, civilized coexistence; and stability and the consolidation of democracy, as well as a disincentive to the economic and social development of nations. States must carry out a thorough analysis of the conditions that foster the spread of terrorism, which include, inter alia, prolonged, unresolved conflicts; absence of the rule of law; human rights violations; discrimination for ethnic, national or religious reasons; political exclusion; economic or social marginalization; and lack of good governance, while acknowledging that none of those conditions can excuse or justify terrorist acts.”
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“Mr. Zuain (Argentina) (Spoke in Spanish): I would like at the outset to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Chad, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, for the invitation to participate in this debate. I would also like to thank, through him, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman and the Permanent Observer of the African Union, Ambassador Tete Antonio, for the information that they have provided us. I wish also to welcome here the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria and Luxembourg, as well as the other representatives of the countries that make up the Security Council.”
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“Learning from the lessons of past experience, it is up to the international community to provide all possible assistance so that the Iraqis themselves can make decisions on the path to follow, overcome this difficult period and develop their full potential. Argentina is ready to continue to support the Iraqi Government while it is building a better future for all its inhabitants.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source
“Finally, the scale and nature of the crimes committed by ISIL and associated armed groups that abuse human rights of innocent citizens cannot go unpunished. Therefore, the Council must take all necessary measures and make every possible effort within the framework of international law to protect members of ethnic and religious communities that are particularly vulnerable, including the Christian minority. It is essential to ensure that the perpetrators of these heinous crimes accountable for their actions before the national and international criminal justice, for without justice there will be no lasting peace. Iraq is a great nation, immensely rich in history and in human and natural resources.”
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“Fourthly, we recognize the role of the United Nations in coordinating the vigorous response of the international community to assist the Government of Iraq to meet the humanitarian needs of millions of Iraqis who have been displaced and affected by violence, especially the most vulnerable sectors. We are convinced that lasting peace and security in and the stability of Iraq are inseparable from sustainable social and economic development. The United Nations, through the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, should continue to play a central role to promote and channel cooperation of the international community in order to address the root causes of sectarian divisions, exclusion and poverty.”
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“Thirdly, and due to its deep interconnection, the crisis that has endangered the territorial integrity of Iraq is a new and powerful call for attention to the need to find a solution to the tragedy that is destroying Syria. Just as in Iraq, where the formation of a new inclusive Government has been a vital part of the strategy to stop the spread of extremism, so it is in Syria, where finding a political solution to the conflict should be at the core of the international community's priorities. Also with respect to Syria, we must find a peaceful solution and renew our efforts, particularly in support of new Special Envoy De Mistura. We must show determination to find a way out of this situation and work with the parties, with the aim of making them to sit down at the negotiating table.”
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“ISIL, which finds its origins in the turbulent years that followed the invasion suffered by the country in 2003, must not be the pretext for unilateral actions, which have shown that they generate more problems than they solved. Resolution 2170 (2014), adopted by the Council last month, provides clear criteria and parameters for action by the international community in its fight against terrorism. It reaffirms the obligation of all States to take steps to cut off funding sources, prevent the movement of fighters and stop the supply of weapons used by terrorist organizations. That strong expression of the will of the Council must be applied quickly and without exceptions.”
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“We therefore welcome the recent formation of an inclusive Government within the terms set forth in the Constitution. That was a key step, and it offers a new opportunity for conditions to be created that would allow Iraq to successfully meet the challenges that lie ahead. We congratulate Prime Minister Al-Abadi and offer our full support as he is striving to address the difficult but essential task of satisfying demands that have been postponed and rebuilding trust among all Iraqi communities. Secondly, there is no doubt that ISIL is a threat to the security of the region and to international security, which requires a firm response from the Security Council. Any coalition that is formed to fight ISIS must frame its actions in accordance of international law and uphold the highest standards for the protection of civilians.”
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“We are convinced that a perspective that seeks to understand the origins of the current crisis will allow us to make out the elements of a collective response that is coherent in its formulation and effective in its implementation. From that point of view, without double standards and based on the principles governing the foreign policy of my country, I would like to make the following comments. First, ISIL is a terrorist and criminal organization. It uses military force, extreme violence and intimidation to impose terror, attacking and persecuting individuals and ethnic and religious minorities. It is also true that it is exploiting sectarian tensions and frustration which already existed in large sectors of the Iraqi population and which were never included in the political system after the fall of the Baathist regime over a decade ago.”
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“This is a welcome opportunity to express our solidarity with the Government and the people of Iraq, with people who have been victims of attacks and their families, and with the huge number of people who have been driven from their homes and who have had to flee and seek refuge from the territorial gains and terrorist persecution. We must take advantage of today's meeting to reflect on the problems in Iraq and fundamentally discuss what should be the scope but also the limits of the effective contribution of the international community so that the Iraqis themselves can successfully overcome the difficult circumstances in which they find themselves.”
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“Mr. Zuain (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would first of all like to thank the Foreign Minister of Iraq, Mr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, who is with us here today, for his statement, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing. I also wish to extend my appreciation to the presidency for organizing this debate, which is certainly important and timely. We are concerned about the serious security and humanitarian situation in Iraq, which has in recent months drastically deteriorated as the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has gained ground. The transnational nature of that terrorist organization is not only a threat to Iraq, but it is also a threat to the stability of the region and the international community as a whole.”
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“The next months will be critical for producing a stable, prosperous Yemen, and the international community, including the Security Council and United Nations agencies working in the country, should be prepared to support the efforts aimed at meeting those goals in the framework of the priorities defined by the Yemenis themselves and with due respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7037 (2013) · source
“The meeting of the Friends of Yemen that was held two days ago shows that it continues to be a relevant forum for the coordination of international aid for achieving the economic potential ofthe country. Once again, we hope that the promises of contributions that had been made at the Group of Friends' successive meetings will soon be fulfilled and translated into projects that make a tangible difference to the lives of Yemenis. Under the leadership of the Government of President Hadi Mansour, the people of Yemen have made significant progress towards realizing the vision of a new State that can fulfil its aspirations for inclusion, participation and dignity.”
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“Like many economies in the Arab world, Yemen is clearly suffering from the uncertainty and instability that has been experienced by the country over the last 13 years. When it comes to Yemen, the new difficulties are coming about in the light of a prior serious humanitarian situation that is affecting over half of the Yemeni population, with the potential to undermine the transition process. Therefore, Yemen's sustainable economic development is not only a humanitarian imperative, it is also a moral obligation. Above all, it is a matter of political urgency. We therefore salute the support of the international community for the Government of Yemen in its efforts to deal with its economy in the long term.”
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“The political progress has been important, and we must recognize it. But we must not forget that the men, women and young children who went out onto the streets in Sana'a at the beginning of 2011 were not only calling for greater participation in the decision-making process, but they were also asking for full participation in the economic and social life of their country. We therefore believe that the viability of the transition will depend on the capacity and the swiftness with which the political consensus can be translated into a tangible improvement in the lives of Yemenis. We feel that the degree of political support for the political system in the next few months will depend to a large extent on how much the aspirations for social inclusiveness have been met.”
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“Although a lot remains to be done in terms of the transitional democracy, the specific measures designed to respond to the historic demands of the south have been as courageous as they are necessary to bring about trust and maintain the commitments of the various players in the process. Just as relevant have been the measures relating to the reorganization and restructuring of the army with a view to creating a security force that is professional under a unified civilian command. Those reforms, which have not yet been concluded, are not only important for a successful transition from a political point of view, they are also central to effectively dealing with the precarious security situation that the country is experiencing, including with the persistent daily threat of Al-Qaida on the Arabian Peninsula.”
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“All parties must demonstrate the greatest flexibility to achieve that result. The goals were ambitious for Yemen and would be for any country in the world. Over the course ofjust a few months, the political and social leaders in Yemen had to reopen discussion on the very foundation of the new State with great inclusiveness. We are therefore not surprised that throughout the process there have been difficulties and challenges commensurate with what is at stake. Success is not assured but there is certainly an effort to find a consensus that we hope will be maintained in the final phase of the National Dialogue. The Government of President Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi Mansour has taken important steps forward for the purposes of creating a favourable environment for advancing the transition.”
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“At a time when there was a real possibility of a return to violence, the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, with the decisive support of the Security Council, defined a comprehensive road map with specific deadlines to move towards democratic transition by holding a National Dialogue Conference, the preparation of a new constitutional framework and the holding of elections at the beginning of the following year. Today's meeting of the Security Council is taking place at a critical juncture on that path. Over the next few days, the National Dialogue should adopt the recommendations of the working groups and the outcome document that will both reflect the discussions of the past six months and feed into the drafting of the new constitution.”
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“We have no doubts that the critical role played by the Gulf Cooperation Council in achieving an agreement establishing the basis for a negotiated political transition in Yemen offers one of the best examples of the responsible and timely involvement of a subregional organization in the prevention of a regional conflict. It was model for the peaceful transfer of power, unique in the Arab Spring developments.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7037 (2013) · source
“Mr. Zuain (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, let me begin by thanking you and your delegation for organizing today's meeting. I would also like to extend my thanks to Mr. Jamal Benomar and Mr. Abdul Latif Bin Rashid Al Zayani for their statements and recognize the important contribution of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Yemen, Mr. Abubaker A. Al-Qirbi. On 6 August, during our presidency of the Council, Argentina organized an open debate to highlight cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security (S/PV.7015).”
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“Argentina strongly supports this process, and we offer all of our experience of recent years and our cooperation in combating this scourge. In the same sense, we believe it important to identify the prevailing challenges facing Africa in the fight against terrorism. At the same time, we recognize the broad progress that has been made, including the large number of ratifications of international counter- terrorism instruments, the adoption of legislation on terrorist financing, the progress made on border control, the increased cooperation and coordination among the States in the region, and progress in upholding human rights in the fight against terrorism. Important progress has been made, but there are still a number of challenges in the fight ahead, both in Africa and at the international level.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“For Argentina, it is clear that the issue requires a comprehensive debate, where all of the Members of the United Nations would participate and where we could assess the elements that the Organization would need in order to tackle such situations. Within the framework of the Council, African issues are the ones that take up most of our analysis and discussion. Generally speaking, we tend to focus on conflict situations and other aspects that are not so positive. Nevertheless, Argentina is convinced that much progress has been achieved by African States, the African Union and other subregional organizations in conflict-prevention, peacebuilding and peacekeeping. Africa has also made progress when it comes to promoting and protecting human rights, in strengthening democracy, the rule of law and the constitutional order.”
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“The use of force in an offensive fashion would go against the three essential principles of peacekeeping, namely, the consent of the parties, impartiality and the use of force only in self-defence or for the purposes of the mandate. Furthermore, we understand that allowing peacekeeping operations to use force offensively with a view to combatting the actions of terrorist elements could transform the United Nations into a participant in an asymmetrical internal conflict, undermining the Organization's legitimacy and endangering its personnel working on humanitarian issues, in development and in human rights protection. In any case, the inclusion of the peacemaking dimension in peacekeeping operations requires thorough discussion and responsibility.”
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“Likewise, in MERCOSUR, through a specialized counter-terrorism forum, information is exchanged on legislation, control measures and the harmonization of standards so as to enable better coordination in the countries of the subregion. In the African continent, Argentina supports the steps taken by African countries at the national and regional levels to combat terrorism. In that regard, we reaffirm the need to work jointly with the African Union to implement cooperation. Within a broader framework, but still closely related to the situation in the African continent, we believe that peacekeeping operations are not an effective tool in the fight against terrorism.”
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“Likewise, as we also see in the presidential statement, the efforts of the international community to combat terrorism must be complemented by efforts at the regional and subregional levels, as well as those of specialized agencies, to promote cooperation in matters of global interest. Every region and subregion has its particularities, and, as in many other issues, when it comes to terrorism, subregional and regional cooperation is a crucial element in providing a comprehensive and broad response to that scourge. In the case ofour region, through the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism, we have developed several programmes to exchange information and best practices in the area.”
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“In particular, when it comes to the trafficking in small arms and light weapons, we understand that the Arms Trade Treaty, adopted by the General Assembly on 2 April, could make an important contribution to preventing the diversion of weapons towards such terrorist groups. In Africa, as in many other regions of the world, the fight against terrorism requires structural changes that would bring an end to poverty, exclusion and marginalization, factors that are conducive to the development of terrorism. We need cooperation and coordination from the international community in order to tackle the problem. We also need a global economic system that is based on equity, which would provide responses to many of the deep-rooted causes of the scourge.”
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“We need coordinated action between States in the region, which would make it possible to tackle the activities of terrorist groups, such as Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa, and Ansar Dine, and to fight illicit drug trafficking as well as trafficking in small arms and light weapons. The extensive land and sea borders are a particular challenge for us in fighting against the activities of such groups, which highlights the need for support from the international community for national capacity-building. There is also great concern over the repeated attacks that have taken place in some African countries, including those that have targeted United Nations offices, such as the August 2011 against the United Nations Office in Abuja.”
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“In that regard, the situation in the Sahel region is very telling. On the one hand, in order to have development, we need to have basic security and stability without the threat of terrorism. At the same time, however, in order to achieve minimum stability, we need a comprehensive and integrated approach. In that regard, I welcome the comments made by the Secretary-General, who referred to the need to have a comprehensive United Nations strategy for the Sahel region that would encompass security, governance, development and respect for human rights, as well as humanitarian issues.”
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“Nonetheless, tolerance and the operation of the rule of law with full social inclusion and dignified work provide an environment that would help prevent the spread of terrorism and help us to combat it. Behind every terrorist act there is usually a problem of cultural, political, social, ethnic or religious marginalization, often with a fundamentalist component, the growth of which over time offers fertile ground for the development of terrorism. Furthermore, in the case of Africa, as we see in the presidential statement adopted today(S/PRST/2013/5), terrorism endangers the efforts of African States to promote economic and social development. The countries of the region need to dedicate resources to development without being forced to divert them to the fight against terrorism.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“The fight against terrorism requires, first of all, a firm commitment on the part of every State to combat terrorist acts at the national level, to not provide assistance to the perpetrators of or participants in activities related to terrorism, and to strengthen national legislation that promotes the prosecution or extradition of terrorists. In addition, at the global level within the framework of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy, a comprehensive approach to the matter would strengthen joint efforts, with regard to the conditions that lead to the spread of terrorism and its financing. Terrorist acts cannot be justified by religious or ethnic differences, nor by economic circumstances.”
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“We have also developed regional strategies at the level of the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR) and the Union of South American Nations, because we understand that the efforts ofnational States are essential. The commitment of the region and of the international community is also crucial. Terrorism cannot be dissociated from the growing complexity of the international reality, and that is why it is crucial that its complexity be approached within the framework of a comprehensive multilateral effort based on coordination and cooperation between States in order to effectively prevent and combat the scourge.”
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“We have no doubts in that regard, and that is why we firmly reject the idea that human rights violations are acceptable in certain circumstances. Our country, in its fight against illicit trafficking and human trafficking and in the field of migration, has legislation and policies that do not criminalize or discriminate for any reason against immigrants. We recognize that migration is a human right. That still means that we must have an effective policy at the border so as to control illicit trafficking in drugs and weapons. We have made progress in establishing solid normative frameworks and public policies, which have led to certain achievements.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“The tragic Argentinian experience with State terrorism, which gave rise to massive and systematic human rights violations, has led us to develop State policies with regard to various aspects of human rights, in particular those related to memory, truth, justice and reparations, as well as to the gradual development of the right to truth. Furthermore, Argentina has suffered directly from international terrorism, having been the victim of two very serious terrorists attacks in the city of Buenos Aires, one in 1992 against the Israeli Embassy and the other in 1994 against the headquarters ofthe Argentinian Israelite Mutual Association. That experience has reaffirmed our conviction that terrorism must be fought within the framework of the rule of law and with total respect for fundamental freedoms.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“In the case of Africa in particular, terrorism undermines its stability and prosperity. This threat has become more diffuse and developed increasingly complex operational mechanisms in response to the growing vigilance of the international community. Acts of terrorism, including those motivated by intolerance and extremism of all stripes, are on the rise. Argentina condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. At the same time, we are convinced that the general framework in which we seek any response to that situation must always include absolute respect for international law, international humanitarian law, international human rights law and be within the purposes and aims enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Mr. Zuain (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): It is an honour and a privilege to have the President of the Republic of Togo guiding this debate. Your participation, Sir, and that of the Vice-Prime Minister of Luxembourg, several Ministers for Foreign Affairs, the representatives of Council members, and Mr. Abdullahi Shehu of the Integovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa attest to the importance and timeliness of the proposed topic. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his participation and informative briefing. As we recognize in the presidential statement that we have just adopted (S/PRST/2013/5), terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to peace and security, the enjoyment of human rights, and the social and economic development of States.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source