I would like to begin by thanking the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for presenting his report on the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/2013/646, annex).
Argentina reaffirms its support for the Dayton Agreem…
Here we are at this important debate, and I wonder what our state of mind is and what is our state of awareness. At times, some may be sceptical, feeling that this is just one more meeting and that nothing will change. Perhaps others fall victim to resignation, sometimes called pragmatism, accepting…
Argentina expresses its appreciation and recognition of the President of the International Criminal Court, Mr. Sang-Hyun Song, for presenting the report of the International Criminal Court (see A/68/314) to the General Assembly. We also particularly acknowledge the presentation of the report of the …
I would like to thanks the presidency of Azerbaijan for having convened today’s important open debate — important not only for the members of the Security Council but also for the general membership.
Argentina has historically advocated that efforts to improve transparency, inclusivity, openness, d…
At the outset, I wish to congratulate and thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting. We are particularly pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over this informative meeting and I take this opportunity to acknowledge the leadership of your country at the head of the Security Council…
I thank Mr. Feltman for his briefing. I also extend my appreciation to the Permanent Representative of Israel and the Permanent Observer of Palestine for their statements.
At the end of July, some days after our last open debate on the situation in the Middle East (see S/PV.7007), Palestinians and …
I want to thank the Secretary-General and everyone who, based on their experience and commitment, has contributed to the need to make progress in realizing the full equality for women.
In that connection, I should like to recall what Patrick Cammaert, former Deputy Force Commander of the United Nat…
Argentina is particularly appreciative of the presence here today of Judges Meron and Joensen, as well as of the presentation of the reports of the two Tribunals (A/68/255 and A/68/270) and on the work of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (A/68/219).
My country is a member…
The Republic of Argentina would like to thank the Secretary-General for the submission of his report on the work of the Organization (A/68/1). I should like to focus my statement on three matters to which the Secretary-General has devoted a major part of his report: the Millennium Development Goals …
At the outset, I would like to associate myself with the statement made by Fiji on behalf of the Group of 77 and China (see A/68/PV.29). In addition to that statement, I also wish to make a few points.
Everyone generally agrees that the worst of the global economic crisis is behind us. Everything i…
At the outset, I wish to express, on behalf of Argentina, sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the tragedy that took place near the island of Lampedusa. That tragedy is another demonstration of the importance and need to hold those discussions in the framework of the United Nations …
The horrific spectacle that moved the world on 21 August was neither an isolated nor an unpredictable event. Week after week for more than two years, and especially after we joined the Security Council in January, we heard nothing but reports detailing more deaths, more refugees, more displaced pers…
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 Yem…
We are pleased to see the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia presiding over this debate on small arms. The importance and significance of this discussion are highlighted by the presence of dignitaries, foreign ministers and other high-level individuals here today. We also note the participati…
I would first like to thank Special Representative Kubiš for his presentation of the report of the Secretary- General (S/2013/535), and Ambassador Tanin for his valuable contribution.
The Secretary-General’s report provides us with a complete picture of the circumstances surrounding the transition …
First of all, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on behalf of my delegation, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September and reiterate my delegation’s full willingness to work constructively with you and support you during your presidency. I …
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and ask you to convey our gratitude to Secretary of State John Kerry for having emphasized the importance of this meeting by his presence. I also thank the delegation of the United States for placing this matter at the heart of the Council’s consideration an…
I would like, first of all, to commend you, Madam President, for having organizing this debate. I also thank Special Coordinator Serry for his detailed presentation. I express my respect to the Permanent Representative of Israel and my gratitude to the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Pal…
I thank Mr. Eliasson for his briefing and his thoughts, as well as each and every journalist present here today.
The protection of civilians in armed conflict is a topic to which the international community attaches great importance. It is therefore legitimate and necessary for the Security Council…
At the outset, I would like to thank Ambassador Gary Quinlan for presenting the quarterly report on the work
of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). The Committee has a key role to play in ensuring compliance with the measures imposed on Iran, so it is important to maintain…
