Topic: Territorial Dispute in the South China Sea
Country: Iran
Delegate Name: Trevor Hill
School: Kalamazoo Central High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Iran position papers GLIMUN 2015 committees
The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that the only way to resolve territorial disputes is through direct dialogue between all parties involved. Iran believes that states have an obligation to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against other states in territorial disputes.These states have a responsibility to settle their international disputes by peaceful means and not infringe on the other states sovereignty in doing so.
In the case of the territorial dispute in the South China Sea, The Islamic Republic of Iran believe all aspects of the Law of The Sea and other international Laws be observed when dealing with this dispute. We call upon all sides to observe Chapter VI and Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations when dealing with this conflict. These chapters state that the Security Council can call upon the disputing parties to resolve the issue through peaceful means, It is only when peace is threatened that the Security Council may intervene.
Iran Would like to strongly suggest that all parties involved in this conflict observe how the territorial disputes of Serbia and Konsova where handled. These conflicts where resolved through direct dialogue between between both parties, without any party infringing on ones’ international sovereignty. The Islamic Republic of Iran would like to see this happen in the South China Sea. We recommend only the states that would be affected by any decision in the area to come together for such talks. Iran believes any decision not made by the states in that region would be an infringement on their International sovereignty. The international community should only intervene when deemed necessary by the Security Council.
