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Al-Sameen

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1994-03-25

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1. “My delegation believes that the consultations between members of the Council and the troop- contributing countries should be intensified and that information should be exchanged in a manner that would be consistent and complementary to the work of the Council, the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries in areas of peace-keeping operations. My delegation considers that these consultations are in line with our work and will further enhance decisions by the Council. While observing that the arrangements referred to in the statement are not exhaustive, my delegation believes that it is inevitable for us all together in the future to collaborate vigorously in this regard. And by then the Council will evaluate such procedures, which indeed, according to my delegation's view, will be crowned with success.”

   1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source

2. “At the outset, allow me to convey my sincere thanks to the Permanent Mission of Argentina and to the Permanent Mission of New Zealand for their initiative and efforts in finalizing together consensus on this sensitive and pivotal issue, which resulted in the issuance of the presidential statement that was agreed by the Council this morning. My delegation welcomes the statement that you read out on behalf of the Council, Madam President. We are confident that the current positive prevailing conditions in the Council will strengthen the effectiveness of its work and enhance its credibility in discharging the tasks entrusted to it. Nothing can better illustrate this trend than today's presidential statement, which we consider at this stage to be the first step in the right direction.”

   1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source

3. “In conclusion, although we would have preferred the resolution to have included a clear and clear-cut reference to this decisive stage through which the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) is passing, including the possibility of winding up the operation in its entirety, we voted in favour of the resolution which has just been adopted in the belief that this might be the last chance for the brotherly people of Somalia to overcome its plight and solve its problems.”

   1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3432 (1994) · source

4. “The support of the United Nations now depends on what can be achieved during the coming month, and is conditional on the achievement by the Somali factions of national reconciliation. It is also conditional on the start of the implementation of the agreements those factions reached among themselves. We hope the Somali leaders will respond to the various appeals addressed to them and that they will seize this last opportunity to begin the reconstruction of their country and achieve the aspirations of the Somali people, who have suffered quite enough.”

   1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3432 (1994) · source

5. “Therefore, we do not see any justification for the continued presence of the United Nations forces in Somalia. The human and great financial resources allocated to that military presence in Somalia could be channelled to humanitarian purposes in that country. Once again we urge the Somali leaderships to assume their responsibilities and work toward ending their differences. We urge them to achieve national reconciliation and go on to apply and implement the agreements regarding their problem into which they have entered. Our reading of the resolution just adopted shows, as we felt in the consultations that preceded its drafting, that the Security Council's patience is running thin and that next October will mark a decisive stage in the United Nations Operation in Somalia.”

   1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3432 (1994) · source

6. “It is regrettable that this redeployment is with the aim of enabling the forces to protect themselves as a result of the fact that UNOSOM II units have been subjected to attacks by the armed militias in Somalia. On previous occasions, my country's delegation has voiced its belief that the resolution of the Somali problem is a responsibility borne by the Somalis themselves. On many occasions, we have reiterated that the duty of the United Nations and of the international community, in the first instance, is to help the Somalis to overcome their plight. Once again, we underline our conviction that the resolution of the Somali problem is the responsibility of the Somalis themselves. | Unfortunately, they have not responded positively or shown any desire, so far, to solve the problems arising from their differences.”

   1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3432 (1994) · source

7. “Mr. Al-Sameen (Oman) (interpretation from Arabic): I should like, at the outset, to thank the Secretary-General through you for his report on the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II). My delegation has studied this report carefully and with great interest. My delegation has also followed the verbal reports that the Security Council has been receiving from the Secretariat from time to time. There is no doubt that the Secretary-General's report reflects the regrettable situation that now prevails in Somalia despite the great international efforts that have been deployed to help the brotherly Somali people. My delegation has observed that UNOSOM II has redeployed its personnel in such a way that it has now become concentrated in three locations only.”

   1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3432 (1994) · source

8. “In such untenable circumstances, my country reaffirms its position in favour of lifting the arms embargo imposed on the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina prior to its independence and accession to membership of the United Nations. In conclusion, my delegation stresses the importance of the international community's responsibility to protect the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and to allow them to defend themselves through the lifting of the embargo on defensive weapons. We are optimistic that the consensus reached on this matter will enjoy international support which will eventually compel the Serbs to adhere to all international resolutions. In this regard, we welcome any initiative to convene an international peace conference aimed at achieving a just and equitable peace in the area.”

   1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source

9. “We believe that, in the light of the current Serbian intransigence, extending the Sarajevo model to other safe areas might have a similar effect unless Serbian heavy weapons are placed under strict United Nations supervision and NATO is permitted to fulfill its obligations whenever United Nations resolutions are violated. While welcoming the role of the United Nations and NATO in creating suitable conditions for peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, my Government, after witnessing the latest developments in the area and particularly in Gorazde, has come to the conclusion that the United Nations capacity to protect the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and their sovereignty and territorial integrity is deficient.”

   1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source

10. “During the open debate held by the Security Council to discuss the Serbian siege of Sarajevo in the aftermath of the massacre in the Sarajevo market, my delegation expressed its concern over the ultimatum extended to the Serbs to withdraw their heavy weapons 20 kilometres from the city centre. We pointed out that the mere withdrawal of such weapons might allow the Serbs to use those weapons in an attack on innocent civilians in other safe areas throughout the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Regrettably, recent events in Gorazde have proved those concerns to be legitimate.”

    1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source

11. “Despite these efforts and the desire for peace of some of the parties in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, we must conclude that the Serbs are still reluctant to consider any peaceful solution and are resorting to procrastination. We therefore reiterate our appeal to the international community that it reject the Serbs' continued policy of aggression and de facto annexation of land by force. We agree with those who argue that peace negotiations should be pursued primarily as tools for peace and not for genocide and procrastination. We also hope that the Serbs will eventually come to see that accepting the peace initiatives is the only way they will be accepted and welcomed back into the international community.”

    1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source

12. “We are also convinced that such efforts constitute the basis for laying the foundations of peace anywhere in the world and particularly in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On this basis, my country has welcomed all efforts and initiatives aimed at establishing peace, from the London Conference of 1992 and the initiatives taken at the International Conference on the former Yugoslavia to the Washington agreement signed on 18 March 1994. My country also wholeheartedly supports the efforts made by the Governments of the European countries, the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference. We hope that these efforts will be crowned with success in the near future.”

    1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source

13. “The Serbs have defiantly launched continuous attacks and committed numerous atrocities, including the gruesome murder and detention of civilian populations. Their crimes range from the systematic use of "ethnic cleansing", mass rape, the siege of towns and cities, the strangulation of safe areas and the impeding of humanitarian relief convoys to the flagrant flouting of United Nations authority in the area. The latter has resulted in the killing or detention of some United Nations personnel. We fully believe that the use of force and the occupation of another's land are not the best way to settle conflicts. True peace can only be achieved through the peaceful means of constructive dialogue based on mutual respect in accordance with international law.”

    1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source

14. “There is absolutely no doubt that the presence of such high-level representation is in itself a clear manifestation of the priority accorded to the item under discussion. Moreover, it constitutes proof positive of the eagerness of their countries and the other members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to contribute to efforts aimed at finding an expeditious and peaceful settlement to the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. For more than two years now, the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a member of the international community that enjoys membership in the United Nations, has been the target of unprecedented Serbian aggression - aggression on a scale rarely witnessed since the Second World War.”

    1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source

15. “Mr. Al-Sameen (Oman) (interpretation from Arabic): Allow me at the outset to convey to you, Sir, on behalf of my delegation, sincere thanks and congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council at this meeting to discuss the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are confident that your renowned diplomatic skills and 24 competence will enrich this debate and bring our deliberations to a successful conclusion. We would also like to take this opportunity to extend a warm and cordial welcome to the Foreign Ministers of the Contact Group on Bosnia and Herzegovina of the Organization of the Islamic Conference for their participation and efforts in today's debate.”

    1994-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3370 (1994) · source

16. “My delegation, while praising what has been achieved so far, would like to emphasize that the Rwandese people assume the most important role in determining the success of this process. The Security Council, while renewing the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda until 29 July 1994, is hopeful that the parties concerned in Rwanda will take full advantage of this period to reach agreement on all remaining outstanding matters. On the basis of this understanding, my delegation supported the draft resolution.”

    1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source

17. “Because of the importance of establishing a civilian police contingent to undertake the mandate of maintaining law and order and of monitoring the activities of the local police in Kigali - where the two should be working in close cooperation - my delegation welcomes the Secretary- General's recommendations for the deployment of an additional 45 civilian police monitors in accordance with paragraph 38 of the report currently under review. My delegation also welcomes the extension of UNAMIR's mandate for an additional six months, which will allow the Council to review the situation and the progress achieved with regard to implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement. In conclusion, the United Nations has made tremendous efforts to help the people of Rwanda overcome their crisis.”

    1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source

18. “We share the concerns that have been expressed in the Secretary-General's report over the serious deterioration of the security situation in Rwanda, particularly in Kigali, including the increase in political assassinations, ethnic crimes and banditry. We join the Secretary-General in his call for the cessation of such disturbing events, in order that the way might be paved for the full and effective implementation of the Arusha Peace Agreement, and that fear not be allowed to prevail in that country. It is indeed a cause for concern that the police force, responsible for maintaining law and order, is severely handicapped in terms of personnel, equipment and training.”

    1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source

19. “|My delegation is pleased to note that the diligent efforts made in this regard have led to a narrowing of differences between the two conflicting parties with a view to arriving at a compromise solution that will facilitate the prompt establishment of that broad-based transitional Government. Our delegation believes that the mere fact that the two parties continue their dialogue despite increasing tensions is in itself a cause for optimism. The United Nations should continue its support of this dialogue and of the current initiatives to resolve the remaining problems, in an effort to complete phase I of the Secretary-General's plan for the implementation of the Arusha peace agreement, and in order to facilitate phase II, which includes disengagement, demobilization and the integration of the armed forces and of the gendarmerie.”

    1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source

20. “My delegation thus concurs with the Secretary-General's remarks in the report, in which he states that the prolonged delay in putting the two transitional institutions in place has not only prevented UNAMIR from carrying out its tasks in accordance with the schedule approved by the Security Council in resolution 872 (1993), but has also contributed further to a deterioration of the security situation in the country and jeopardized the peace process. My delegation believes that the prolonged delay in establishing a broad-based transitional government in Rwanda constitutes a serious impediment to the implementation of the Arusha peace agreement and to the smooth functioning of the State's institutions.”

    1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source

21. “My delegation would also like to express its thanks to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR), contained in document S/1994/360, in which he outlines and analyses the prevailing political, military and humanitarian situation in that country. My delegation considers the document to be extremely useful. It is indeed a matter of concern that the conflicting parties in Rwanda have not yet been able to establish the two transitional institutions agreed upon at Kinihira on 10 December 1993, namely the broad-based transitional Government and the Transitional National Assembly.”

    1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source

22. “Mr. Al-Sameen (Oman) (interpretation from the Arabic): Allow me at the outset, Sir, to congratulate you on behalf of my delegation on your assumption of the Presidency of the Council for the month of April. We are confident that your well-known competence and diplomatic skills will enable our deliberations to reach a successful and meaningful conclusion. I should also like to take this opportunity to pay special tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Jean-Bernard Merimee of France, and the members of his delegation, for the exemplary manner in which they led the work of the Council during the previous month.”

    1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source

23. “However, in a spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding, we have attempted to make the text more acceptable by amending it to reflect the reality in the field as we see it and to keep the Council from intervening prematurely in these kinds of issues, particularly given the unfortunate current financial situation of the United Nations. These considerations, however, are not reflected in the draft resolution before the Council, despite my delegation's efforts and those of other interested delegations. Nevertheless, in order to reach a consensus, and aware that the concerned parties in Georgia will accept the United Nations forces, my delegation, as I have said, has joined the consensus and will vote in favour of the draft resolution.”

    1994-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3354 (1994) · source

24. “Nevertheless, on an exceptional basis, in order not to hamper the peace process, the Security Council has decided to extend the mandate of the Observer Mission in Georgia, and we note that operative paragraph 4 of the draft resolution refers to consideration of the possible establishment of a peace-keeping force in Abkhazia. My delegation does not consider it appropriate for the Council to be considering this matter at present. On the contrary, my Government feels that the Council's involvement in such details is premature and may well set a dangerous precedent leading to complications in the situation. The Security Council should not intervene.”

    1994-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3354 (1994) · source

25. “My delegation feels that the prime purpose of the Security Council and the international community must be, at this stage, to strengthen the peace process and strongly to encourage the two parties to negotiate. In previous resolutions, the Council established a link between extending the mandate of the United Nations observers in Georgia and the need to make progress towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict. However, we note that no settlement has yet been reached; despite successive stages of negotiations between the two parties held under the auspices of the United Nations, the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Russian Federation.”

    1994-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3354 (1994) · source

26. “Mr. Al-Sameen (Oman) (interpretation from Arabic): I am grateful to you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to speak on the question of Georgia. My delegation would like to explain its vote before the voting on the draft resolution before us. We attach the greatest importance to the need for a settlement of the situation in Georgia and of the conflict in Abkhazia, which requires a resumption of negotiations in order to arrive at a peaceful resolution. The best way to settle the conflict, we believe, is a resumed dialogue between the two parties in a climate of understanding and political good will, precisely in order to reach a political settlement.”

    1994-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3354 (1994) · source