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13 February 1998

TEXT: ARGENTINE MILITARY CONTRIBUTION TO IRAQ EFFORT

(Prepared to lend full support to international effort) (210)
Washington -- The Argentine Government has announced that it is
prepared to lend its full support to the international effort to
require Iraq to fully comply with all UNSC resolutions, particularly
with regard to permitting UNSCOM to fulfill its mission, State
Department Spokesman James Rubin announced February 13.
Specifically, it is prepared to make a military contribution, if it
should be needed, Rubin said.
Following is the text of Rubin's statement:
(Begin text)
ARGENTINE MILITARY CONTRIBUTION TO IRAQ EFFORT
The Argentine Government has announced in Buenos Aires that it is
prepared to lend its full support to the international effort to
require Iraq to fully comply with all UNSC resolutions, particularly
with regard to permitting UNSCOM to fulfill its mission.
Specifically it has stated that in the case that diplomatic efforts
are exhausted, it is prepared to deploy military medical personnel and
equipment.
This decision to make a military contribution, should it be necessary,
is reflective of the courage and leadership of the Argentine
government, which, in addition to participating in Desert
Shield/Desert Storm, has provided troops for peacekeeping missions
around the world in recent years.
(End text)