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Montevideo, November 22nd 2024 - 20:00 UTC

Tag: United Nations

  • Wednesday, October 5th 2016 - 06:33 UTC

    Malvinas has “an enormous emotional content” but “my duty is to advance dialogue in all issues”

    ”The intention of the government (of president Mauricio Macri) was to sit and discuss all issues, including Malvinas” despite furious criticisms from the opposition

    Foreign minister Susana Malcorra said that the Falklands/Malvinas issue has “an enormous emotional content”, but as her country's main diplomat her duty is to ensure a dialogue that can advance, in the best possible way, on all issues. The minister also described the Mercosur relation with Brazil as “inexorable”, which is beyond ideologies underlining the significance of Brazil's Michel Temer recent visit to Argentina.

  • Friday, September 30th 2016 - 07:35 UTC

    UN human rights chief reaffirms ongoing collaboration with Colombia peace accord

    Zeid paid tribute to the Government of Colombia […] ”for having the foresight to invite, and then accept and retain, the presence of a UN human rights office”

    Speaking to the media just days after the signing of the historic peace agreement in Colombia and ahead of the 2 October national poll in which Colombians will have their say on the accord, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reiterated that his Office (OHCHR) will continue to follow the progress of the human rights aspects of the agreement.

  • Tuesday, September 27th 2016 - 06:31 UTC

    Guterres remains top choice to succeed Ban Ki-moon; Malcorra ranked fourth

    Guterres, ex Portuguses prime minister picked up 12 votes of encouragement, two “discourage” votes and one “no opinion”, the same result as the previous vote.

    Portugal's former prime minister Antonio Guterres maintained his lead in the race to become the next UN secretary-general following a fifth straw poll by the Security Council on Monday, diplomats said. Argentina's Susana Malcorra came in fourth and the best placed woman for the job.

  • Tuesday, August 30th 2016 - 07:16 UTC

    Guterres remains frontrunner for UN top job; Malcorra drops to fifth position

    It is the third time that Guterres has taken the number one spot in the contest to succeed Ban Ki-moon, who steps down on December 31

    Portugal's former prime minister Antonio Guterres is still the frontrunner to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations following a third straw poll held Monday, diplomats said. Guterres, who served as UN refugee chief for 10 years, received 11 votes of encouragement, three “discourage” votes and one “no opinion” during the informal vote by the 15-member Security Council.

  • Tuesday, August 9th 2016 - 08:24 UTC

    Ban Ki-moon praises Argentina's commitment with the UN and cooperation with other countries

    “I count on Argentina’s support in the critical years ahead as we work together to achieve SDGs and provide peace and prosperity for all on a healthy planet”

    United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon applauded on Monday Argentina's commitment and strong partnership with the UN and its cooperation with other countries. Ban Ki-moon arrived in Buenos Aires from Paraguay and previously from Brazil where he was part of the inauguration of the Rio Olympic Games.

  • Monday, July 25th 2016 - 11:11 UTC

    Malcorra disappointed with leaks from confidential process to chose Bam Ki'-moon successor

    “Although results of the talks are confidential, I am grateful for all the support received and much value the confidence in my aspiration” said Ms Malcorra

    Argentina's foreign minister Susana Malcorra confirmed that the United Nations Security Council held its first informal round of consultations among hopefuls for the UN Secretary General post, and underlined that the results of such talks are confidential, and there will be further such meetings, the first step in a long process.

  • Thursday, June 23rd 2016 - 15:16 UTC

    Falklands defend their right to self-determination at UN Decolonisation Committee in New York

    Falkland Islands Government (FIG) representatives, Mike Summers and Gavin Short today spoke at the United Nations (UN) Decolonisation Committee in New York,

    Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly members, Mike Summers and Gavin Short, speaking early today at the Special Committee on Decolonisation at the United Nations in New York argued that the Falkland Islands and its people have the right to determine their own future. Argentine Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra is scheduled to present Argentina’s case to the C24 claiming Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland Islands later this afternoon.

  • Saturday, June 18th 2016 - 04:34 UTC

    Malcorra will present the Malvinas case before C24 next Thursday

    In New York Malcorra will attend the C24 annual session representing Argentina, when Falklands lawmakers will also be making their position

    Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra will be absent from the debate on the Venezuelan situation scheduled for next Thursday in Washington, since that same day she will be attending the UN Special Decolonization Committee when the Falklands/Malvinas issue is to be addressed.

  • Friday, June 10th 2016 - 07:02 UTC

    Argentina calls on UK to strengthen bilateral relations and for Malvinas dialogue

    On 10 June, Argentine recalls the creation in 1829 of the Political and Military Command of the Malvinas Islands under Vernet

    The Argentine government reiterates its full willingness for an open dialogue with the United Kingdom to strengthen the bilateral relation and indentify possible cooperation areas in the South Atlantic. Likewise it invites the UK to resume negotiations on the Malvinas question in the framework of the UN General Assembly resolution 2065, according to an official statement from the Argentine foreign ministry released on Friday.

  • Monday, June 6th 2016 - 07:31 UTC

    UK dilemma with Malcorra at the UN, “a candidate favoured by Washington”

    On Tuesday Susana Malcorra will present her vision to the United Nations in a set of hustings that will now be closely watched

    Britain is facing a diplomatic dilemma since it seems quite clear that the US administration of Barack Obama favours the Argentine candidate and current foreign affairs minister Susana Malcorra as the next UN Secretary General, according to an article published on the Sunday edition of The Telegraph and written by Peter Foster, Europe editor and Harriet Alexander, New York editor.