In Message for Bicentennial Commemoration, Secretary-General Hails Argentina as ‘Standard Bearer’ of United Nations Values

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s video message to an event marking the bicentennial commemoration of independence of Argentina, in Buenos Aires today:

Excelentísimo Señor, Mauricio Macri, Presidente de la República Argentina,

Estimados ciudadanos argentinos,

¡Felicitaciones a la República Argentina en el bicentenario de su independencia!

Argentina is a standard bearer for the values and principles of the United Nations, particularly on peacekeeping and human rights.

We look for your continued leadership in the years ahead.

Muchas gracias.