Armenian Ambassador delivered remarks at the UN Security Council debate on “Comprehensive Approach to Counter Terrorism”

16 January, 2013

On January 15, the United Nations Security Council held an open debate entitled “Comprehensive Approach to Counter Terrorism”. High level delegations of the UN member states and Secretary General Ban Ki-moon partake in that debate.

Speaking at the Council Ambassador Nazarian had mentioned that the enormous threat of terrorism and its implications required the coordinated action and support of various United Nations counter-terrorism bodies and those of other intergovernmental agencies dealing with transnational crimes. Armenia had developed effective multilateral cooperation in the fight against transnational crime and international terrorism, in such areas as legal reforms, improved law enforcement capacity, border control and intelligence. Unilaterally, it had adopted practical and effective border control measures and demonstrated a strong interest in acquiring more such technology. But, the close borders with some of its neighbours in a sensitive geo-strategic area discouraged regional cooperation.

He also mentioned that that in the South Caucasus unresolved conflicts have become a convenient excuse for the accumulation of enormous amounts of weapons, very often in violation of international treaties and further, terrorism should not be equated with the legitimate struggle of peoples for self-determination. Ambassador condemned the use of State power and mercenaries to suppress that inalienable right. Given that conditions conducive to the spread of international crime included, among others, prolonged conflicts, awareness programmes were vital; dissemination and broadcast of hate speeches at the state level incited terrorism, and must be replaced by tolerance and dialogue.

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