Venezuela backs Chile and Mexico's position on UN debate on Iraq 

www.vheadline.com Posted: Friday, March 14, 2003 By: Patrick J. O'Donoghue

Venezuelan Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Milos Alcalay has supported Chile and Mexico’s position at the UN debate on Iraq.

Welcoming Guinea to the presidency of the Security Council, Alcalay highlights his government’s complete adherence to international law, especially compliance with decree 1441.

Venezuela’s position, Alcalay points out, is in line with a decision taken at the Non-Aligned Nations meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

Addressing the General Assembly, the Ambassador stated that the Venezuelan government agrees with the Chilean Foreign Minister’s call to seek a resolution that has the unanimous support of the Security Council.

“A solution through diplomatic channels would establish peace as the supreme value and bolster the UN's prime objective.”

Venezuela also supports efforts of UN Secretary General Koffi Annan to seek a peaceful solution to the conflict.