..."The protection of the atmosphere is an issue representing a special concern for the Argentine government, not only in reference to the ozone layer, but also in reference to the overall necessary actions that must be taken to mitigate and contribute to facilitate the adaptation to the changes already in progress, which are the starting point of the extreme meteorological events that particularly afflict developing countries.

In view of this concern and persuaded of the convenience of the impending coming into force Kyoto Protocol, we have proposed Buenos Aires as the venue for Tenth Session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, aimed at helping to give a major boost for concerted adaptation efforts. I look forward to welcoming and receiving with great hospitality your govenrmet’s delegations during the high level segment which I will be honored to open in Buenos Aires.

We are going through a moment of great challenges for the Organization and the Member States, which requires responsibility from us all. Our hope is that, by means of a renewed and unanimous effort, we may be able to provide concerted answers that may bring the world closer to the ideals of peace, freedom and prosperity.

Thank you very much." ...