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“In fact, the existence and activities of at least one of the parties to that conflict are maintained largely due to the role it played at a certain stage of the cold war. So I think that this clear distinction, as if we had moved from an era of international conflicts to an era of internal conflicts, is a subject to which we should devote a lot of attention and which should perhaps be the subject of a future debate. This is also important with relation to peace-building; and I will come to that in a moment. If we think of peace-building as also being a result of efforts to contain or solve internal conflicts, then I think the Security Council may be tempted to become a kind of resurrected Trusteeship Council. I believe that is a temptation that it should resist.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“To begin with - and if you wish we could even go back to the French Revolution or even further - many of the conflicts of the past have been conflicts of an internal nature that have in some way or other became international. So there is nothing new about that - at least nothing extremely new. On the other hand, many of the conflicts that we are still dealing with today are clearly international, such as the very important question of the Middle East. But even some other conflicts that we tend to treat as internal conflicts are really outgrowths of international conflicts. This is very clearly the situation in Angola, which is an issue that we have been trying to deal with here in the Council without much real success. This is really a conflict situation that is largely an outgrowth of the cold war.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“In other Articles - such as Article 33, which has to do with the maintenance of peace, the subject with which we are dealing today - the word "international" appears very clearly. But, as I said, it might have just been a question of omitting a word that is implicit. However, after having listened to some of the interventions, I think that the moment might indeed come when we could consider the interplay between internal and international conflicts, because that in itself is an important matter, and it is not without consequence. For instance, we have heard today - as we have heard several times outside this debate - that we are currently seeing increasing numbers of internal conflicts and that such is the nature of the conflicts we are having to face. Well, I do not think that statement is completely accurate.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“My delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, as others have done, for organizing this debate on a very important subject. Indeed, as I was reflecting on the very title of the agenda item for the debate, I thought that something was lacking, namely, the word "international". The title of this agenda item speaks about the maintenance of peace and security and post-conflict peace-building. I thought that omission was not so serious because, in reality, it could just be implicit - as, for instance, some of the titles of the Articles and Chapters of the Charter speak of threats to peace, breaches of peace and so on. But, of course, the word "international" was clearly implicit when the Charter was written.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“This is a small - but in a certain sense innovative - step by the Council to revive Article 65 of the Charter, a provision that the Secretary-General has described as dormant and to which he referred in his report on the work of the Organization in the part concerning the prevention of conflicts. Haiti, but also the system as a whole, can benefit from that new stress on the role of the Economic and Social Council. I think that it can actually apply to other areas as well, but especially to what we call here post- conflict peace-building. We are sure that the Economic and Social Council will be up to the challenge contained in this invitation for the benefit of Haiti and other countries in future.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“I would like to note with satisfaction that substantive activities have been undertaken in Haiti by a number of agencies of the United Nations system. The renewed mandate of MIPON UH can provide an opportunity for the gradual transfer of this Mission to other bodies. Such transitions have been successfully accomplished before, as was the case with the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala. In this connection, I wish to highlight that paragraph 8 of the draft resolution before the Council invites United Nations bodies and agencies, especially the Economic and Social Council, to contribute to the design of a long-term programme of support for the economic rehabilitation and reconstruction of Haiti.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“As expressed in the report of the Secretary-General, despite important progress made by MIPONUH since its establishment one year ago, the consolidation of peace in Haiti cannot yet be taken for granted. Indeed, the Haitian police force is not yet self-sustainable and faces new security challenges. Moreover, judicial reform, which is crucial to the consolidation of democracy, has been suffering from regrettable delays. A political stalemate that dates back to June 1997 continues to undermine national institutions and to hinder the implementation of reforms aimed at solving the serious economic and social problems facing that country. In this regard, we see the extension of MIPONUH's mandate as part of a preventive strategy that has to include other aspects, especially economic assistance for the reconstruction and development of Haiti.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“The Security Council is meeting today to consider the extension of the mandate and concept of operations of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH) for another period of one year on the basis of the clear assessment of the current situation in Haiti contained in the latest report of the Secretary-General. As my colleague from Costa Rica has already mentioned - and as all other countries in the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States expressed in the letter from the Ambassador of Ecuador - Brazil expects a positive response today from the Security Council to the recent appeal addressed by President Preval to the Secretary-General for the continued cooperation of the United Nations with Haiti in order to strengthen its National Police and to assist the Government in establishing a fully effective judicial system.”
1998-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3949 (1998) · source
“So I would also like to ask Mrs. Ogata to comment on the possibility of cooperation with other organizations, including such organizations as the World Bank and UNDP, possibly under the supervision of the General Assembly or the Economic and Social Council, for the peace-building efforts in this area.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“In other words, what I am asking is whether UNHCR could work together with other organizations, such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and others, in really building a culture of peace in order to make it possible to tackle these problems in the long run. I think that the same problem is also central to the question of Africa. The cooperation of UNHCR with other organizations and support for UNHCR by other entities of this Organization are crucial. When we look at the figures in Guinea-Conakry, with 300,000 refugees and the prospect of having these people returning to their countries in a difficult reintegration process, again I think these are tasks that probably go beyond the means and the possibilities of UNHCR.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“In this connection, I also have two questions. One relates to the former Yugoslavia. She very appropriately mentioned the question of amnesty in relation to the Kosovars in the Kosovo province of Serbia. In this connection, and going a little further, I would ask if, in situations which are not at a crisis point, as they are now in the case of Kosovo, further confidence-building measures can be looked into. I am referring to a programme of education and cultural efforts to really bring these ethnic groups together as much as possible.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“I think we see these questions very much in the same light and, as I said, although recognizing that there is this interrelation, her explanation today showed us that the refugee problem may be not only a consequence of armed conflict, but also a cause. So it is very appropriate that the Security Council and the departments of the Secretariat, including the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, can work together with UNHCR to solve these aspects of these questions. If we look into the long term - if we look, for instance, into what Mrs. Ogata has described as a global solidarity agenda for the next millennium, which of course we support and call on all the other members of the Council to support - I think it is also crucial to look into what she mentioned today in relation to long-term peace- building efforts.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“Of course, we do recognize, as the subject today shows, the interrelation between security matters and refugee and humanitarian questions. It is very appropriate that we deal with this interrelation in this forum, but it is also very positive that we do it in an open fashion. Concerning this division of labour, I would also like to make a quick comment on the perception of some that there is an automatic correlation between the notion of collective responsibility and the concept of collective security in the humanitarian field. I would like to note in this regard the statement made by Mrs. Ogata on 5 October, in which she said that the prevalence of the use of military force over political negotiations slows down or even blocks solutions to refugee problems.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“It is indeed a very positive initiative that we are meeting today to listen to Mrs. Ogata in an open format. I think that corresponds to the desire for transparency not only of the members of the Council, but also of the United Nations Members outside the Council. I have to commend you, Sir, for taking this very important initiative and also thank Mrs. Ogata for agreeing to talk with us under this format. If I may be allowed this brief comment, this is all the more important as we know that, even in the statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Security Council is supposed to receive policy directions from the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“It is our View that this principle should continue to guide our consideration of this matter. Bearing these facts in mind, my delegation decided to join the group of sponsors of this draft resolution.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“It was thus with a deep sense of dismay that the Brazilian Government learned of the Iraqi decision of 31 October. That decision makes it much more difficult for all of us to proceed in our work with a View to ensuring Iraq's compliance with its obligations, thus making it possible to reintegrate Iraq into the international community. With that objective in mind, we urge Iraq to rescind both its decisions, of 5 August and of 31 October, and to resume full and unconditional cooperation with UNSCOM. and the IAEA. Finally, from the point of View of my delegation, it is of special importance that operative paragraph 6 of our draft resolution stresses that the Security Council will continue to be seized of this issue, in accordance with its primary responsibility under the Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“Precisely on the day before the Iraqi decision to halt its cooperation with UNSCOM, the members of the Security Council had agreed on a letter, which was sent by the President of the Security Council to the Secretary- General, in which the Council offered its initial Views on how to hold a comprehensive review. The letter was forward-looking and in our opinion provided a reasonable blueprint for the review. It reflected the consensus of the Council that this comprehensive assessment of Iraq's compliance should be designed so as to lead to the definition of an agreed course of action and timetable which, if followed, would enable the Council to fulfil its intention to act in accordance with the relevant provisions of resolution 687 (1991) on the duration of the prohibitions referred to in that resolution.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“However, and as the Secretary-General himself stressed, a condition sine qua non for the Council to proceed with the review is the rescission by Iraq of its decision to stop cooperation with UNSCOM. and restrict the activities of the IAEA. Complete and unconditional cooperation with the Special Commission and the IAEA is the only way to achieve our goal of addressing fully the disarmament-related requirements of section C of resolution 687 (1991). Only with such cooperation can we envisage the moment in which the disarmament phase would be concluded and the ongoing monitoring and verification phase would be fully in place with the effects stipulated in paragraph 22 of resolution 687 (1991).”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“The decision of 31 October came at a moment when the Security Council had just been seriously engaged in discussing the concept of a comprehensive review of Iraq's compliance with Security Council resolutions, as presented by the Secretary-General. Brazil considers that the Secretary-General's possible concept of a comprehensive review constitutes a thoughtful and balanced approach which could allow for progress in the implementation of resolution 687 (1991). As conceived by the Secretary-General and supported by the Council, the review shall consist of two distinct and equally important phases, the first dedicated to disarmament-related issues and the second encompassing the other requirements arising from relevant resolutions, including those relating to Kuwaiti missing persons and Kuwaiti property.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“The draft resolution we are about to vote on clearly condemns the decision of the Government of Iraq to stop its cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM). It also refers to the continued restrictions imposed by Iraq on the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Since 5 August, when these restrictions first came about, Brazil has joined other members of the Security Council in stressing that the lack of full cooperation with both agencies was totally unacceptable and constituted a Violation of Security Council resolutions. We have also supported the Secretary-General in his efforts to seek Iraq's cooperation in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding he signed with the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq in February 1998.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“There can be no more auspicious date than 24 October, when we celebrate the anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter, to join in the reaffirmation of our respect for its provisions.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“We are glad - and, indeed, grateful to the sponsors - that our suggestions to have a preambular paragraph on this matter was taken on board. In the light of this reaffirmation and of other changes which satisfied our basic concerns, we will be voting in favour of the draft resolution before us. We would also like to note the helpful assurances given by the sponsors during the informal consultations. We have finally come to what can be considered an acceptable text. It reconciles a strong political message in accordance with moral and ethical imperatives with what we view as the necessary regard for international law and the United Nations Charter.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“After having witnessed the rebirth of multilateralism at the end of the cold war, it would be regrettable if we were to slide into a two-tiered international system - a system in which the Security Council would continue to bear primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security in most of the world, while it would bear only secondary responsibility in regions covered by special defence arrangements. After having witnessed certain disturbing signs which would point to a weakening of the Security Council's authority and after long discussions, we note with reassurance that the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security is reaffirmed.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“According to the Charter, non-universal organisms may resort to force only on the basis either of the right to legitimate self-defence, as stipulated in Article 51, or through the procedures of Chapter VIII, in particular Article 53, which imposes on them the obligation of seeking Security Council authorization beforehand and abiding by the Council's decision. Tertius non date. There is no third way. The integration of non-universal organizations into the wider collective security concept enshrined in the Charter is a serious matter.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“Of particular concern was the possibility that the Council might be transferring to other organizations its essential role in making the determination on whether or not its resolutions are being complied with. We believe that before it becomes sufficiently clear that the trend of the past few months has been reversed in Kosovo, the Council cannot allow itself to be seen as showing complacency about non-compliance or even incomplete compliance with its resolutions. But another important issue is also at stake here, one that transcends the confined limits of Kosovo. We do not wish to raise the question of how regional groups define themselves - which is something for them to decide. As a Member State of the United Nations, however, it is our right - and, indeed, our duty - to defend the Charter.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“In order for the first positive indications to be consolidated into a stable process of confidence-building, adequate pressure remains necessary. A difficult negotiating process has prevented the Security Council from moving more rapidly on Kosovo after the agreements reached between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the one hand, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on the other. In its attempt to reach a consensus, the Security Council has often been caught between two opposing tendencies. Some have argued that the Council' s role at this stage should not go beyond a mere endorsement of those agreements; others argued in favour of exerting as much pressure as possible, if need be without a clear reference to the Council's prerogatives under the Charter.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“The agreements laboriously achieved through diplomacy have now set the stage for a process of reconciliation that should lead to greater autonomy for Albanian Kosovars. Brazil supports those agreements and remains committed to a peaceful solution to the Kosovo crisis. Our repudiation of all forms of sectarian intolerance requires no elaboration; neither does our adherence to democratic pluralism, with full protection for the rights of minorities. We sincerely hope that a new chapter is being opened in the history of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia which will allow its social fabric to heal from the traumas of a decade. In order to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions that have been formally accepted, the international community must remain vigilant.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“Kosovo has become the focus of the same pattern of ethnic violence that has already shattered countless lives throughout the region. Once again, outrage bred by ethnically induced aggression is fuelling radicalism. Once again, the responsibility for having allowed violence to be disseminated falls heavily, although not exclusively, on the leadership of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The Security Council has been trying to articulate a consensus capable of preventing localized clashes from degenerating into a more serious and widespread conflict, even as thousands of civilians are the Victims of harassment and dislocation. Resolutions 1160 (1998) and 1199 (1998) were clear signals.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“Let me conclude by renewing our expressions of support for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and all United Nations agencies in the humanitarian field, whose competence and sustained commitment in assisting the involuntary victims of conflict continue to provide reassurance to Governments and comfort to the dispossessed.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“In order to approach the humanitarian agenda in a balanced way, it is necessary to correct the misperception that developing countries are only recipients of assistance, when in fact they are often donating what little they have. The valuable work of the United Nations and its various relief agencies in the humanitarian field is being carried out in the face of severe resource constraints, not to speak of the political and physical difficulties involved. Greater political and material support for the work being carried out by the United Nations in this field is clearly required.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“Not all these refugees would fall into the category of people in situations of conflict, but in the former Yugoslavia the continued displacement of about 1.8 million people continues to confront the Governments in the region - and the international community - with considerable political and humanitarian challenges. The outflow of refugees to Guinea-Conakry from destabilized neighbouring countries has made that least- developed nation the host of one of the largest refugee populations in Africa. Many developing countries are paying with their scarce resources the economic, social and political costs of regional humanitarian crises.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“The specific problems created by the presence of armed combatants in refugee camps is a matter that has already been brought to the Council's attention in connection with the Secretary- General's report on Africa, and we believe it deserves priority attention, as does the question of the need to regulate and monitor the trade in arms to areas of actual or potential conflict. According to the latest figures, the total number of refugees, displaced and other war-affected persons fell by some 300,000 in 1997, but the overall figure remained extremely high at over 22 million at the end of the year.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“At this point, however, it will be essential to bear in mind that humanitarian objectives will not be achieved unless they are combined with an effective political strategy for cessation of hostilities and stabilization. As the Secretary- General stated in his speech to the General Assembly only a week ago, we should avoid placing the Security Council in a situation in which it finds itself deploying desperate humanitarian efforts to deal with consequences, when it should be addressing the political roots, or the causes, of a conflict. The recommendations included in the Secretary- General's report on protection for humanitarian assistance indicate some of the areas where consensus may be reached for progress to be made.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“But the lessons of the 1990s warn against the establishment of an automatic correlation between collective responsibility and collective security in the humanitarian field. In attempting to establish a few clear- cut categories for describing humanitarian operations, the Secretary-General's report makes it clear that humanitarian access can be satisfactorily assured through negotiations, without Security Council involvement or action, and that even when there are serious security problems, these may be successfully tackled with the consent of the parties. In the extreme cases where there is a serious security situation and one or more of the parties to the conflict does not consent to the presence of external security forces, coercive options may have to be considered.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“Today it is necessary to reassess the situation and recognize with greater caution, and perhaps wisdom, that the resort to force on humanitarian grounds entails many risks and should be treated as a serious option only in cases where it clearly stands a chance of contributing to long-lasting peace. Lord Owen, the former British Foreign Secretary, stated in this respect, "after recent experience, humanitarian interventions which require a delicate interpretation of the United Nations Charter will be harder to mount and will be viewed with greater skepticism". The international community must not shun its collective responsibility to respond to the humanitarian needs of refugees and other inadvertent victims of conflict.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“It should be borne in mind, in such instances, that the resort to Chapter VII action can negatively affect the provision of humanitarian assistance, as indeed pointed out in the Secretary-General's report (S/ 1998/883), which states in paragraph 24, "humanitarian organizations have been concerned that the use of the military for humanitarian activities, particularly in the context of Chapter VII operations, compromises their impartiality and neutrality, affects their ability to assist victims on all sides of the conflict and, at times, even leads to increased violence against United Nations and other humanitarian personnel". Until not long ago, those who favoured the use of force to deal with mass abuses of human rights or rampant violations of humanitarian law assumed that they occupied the moral high ground.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“Clearly, there is a need for much wider dissemination of humanitarian principles and rules, notwithstanding the commendable work being carried out by a number of State and non-State actors worldwide and the valuable contribution made by the ICRC in particular. At the same time, let us not forget that the basic tenet of humanitarian law is that assistance must be provided in an impartial and neutral way. The extraordinary success of the Red Cross where others have often failed can be explained by its adherence to this philosophy. Governments, of course, may arrive at the conclusion that the scale of abuses and violations in a specific situation are such that enforcement action is justified or necessary.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“Let me highlight a few points that relate specifically to the Security Council's area of competence in the report we have just received. We agree with the importance of promoting adherence to and compliance with international humanitarian law in improving assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations. The nearly 5,000 Brazilian troops that have served in United Nations peacekeeping operations since 1993 were previously given orientation courses by representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on the modalities and applicability of international humanitarian law.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“My delegation is pleased to note that the latest report (A/53/l) on the work of the Organization defended the promotion of new forms of cooperation between the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council in tackling the economic, social and humanitarian prerequisites of human security. In that report, the Secretary-General also suggested that as the Security Council is called to address economic, social and humanitarian crises that threaten global security, it may wish to invoke a dormant provision of the Charter - namely, Article 65 - which establishes a basis for invigorating the relationship between the Economic and Social Council and this Council. Brazil has been of the same opinion for some time and welcomes the position taken by the Secretary-General.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Sweden for having proposed this debate, which allows us to continue to look at ways of improving protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations, carrying on from last year's ground-breaking debate under the presidency of the Republic of Korea. A balanced and useful report has been forwarded to the Security Council in response to the request contained in the presidential statement of 19 June 1997. It provides us with updated input for our efforts to develop a common understanding on the role of the Security Council in addressing the plight of civilians caught in situations of conflict.”
1998-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3932 (1998) · source
“We should like also to refer in particular to paragraph 6 of the draft resolution, which condemns the attacks on the United Nations personnel in the Taliban-held territories of Afghanistan, including the killing of two Afghan staff members of the World Food Programme and of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Jalalabad, and of the Military Adviser to the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan in Kabul. The draft resolution we have before us, in favour of which Brazil will vote, represents a call from the international community to the Afghans to renounce any form of violence and settle their differences through negotiation.”
1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source
“No political movement, no matter how much territory it controls, will gain international respectability as long as it is perceived as harbouring terrorist activities. It is also necessary that those in a position of authority ensure the observance of international law, in particular their obligations under the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations and the Geneva Conventions. The officers of the Consulate-General of Iran, who are being held hostage, should be freed immediately.”
1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source
“In order to allow for the return of normalcy to Afghanistan, it is necessary that the Afghan parties re- initiate a process of political negotiation. Both the Government of President Rabbani and the Taliban authorities have a responsibility to work in that direction. It is also necessary that human rights be respected, including the rights of girls and women. All outside interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan should cease immediately, particularly the presence of foreign military personnel. The return of the United Nations, in conditions of security, should facilitate the investigation into the alleged massacres. This would be an important step in establishing the facts and bringing justice to that country. Afghanistan should also join the efforts of the international community to combat terrorism and drug trafficking.”
1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source
“The preservation of the extraordinary diversity which characterizes Afghanistan, and which is reflected in the various expressions of Islamic and other faiths and in a mosaic of ethnic and linguistic communities with close links with other peoples of South and Central Asia, is a necessary condition for a durable peace. The United Nations has had an important role in helping the Afghan people in this period of conflict. The Organization has acted in an impartial way in the fulfilment of its political mandate, promoting the dialogue among the six neighbours and other interested countries. The United Nations, in cooperation with other organizations, has been instrumental in the provision of much-needed humanitarian assistance.”
1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source
“Afghanistan has been afflicted by the scourge of war for almost 20 years. During this period the image of peace seemed to appear on the horizon many times but proved to be just a mirage. A crossroads of civilizations, Afghanistan has seen many would-be conquerors. In their long history, the Afghans have always shown a deep attachment to their freedom and a profound distaste for foreign interference in their affairs. Afghanistan is thus key to the peace and stability of a region of unique strategic importance to the rest of the world. In the draft resolution we are about to adopt, the Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan, as well as its respect for its cultural and historical heritage.”
1998-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3921Resumption1 (1998) · source
“We take this opportunity to reiterate our strong condemnation of terrorist acts of any kind, committed for whatever reason, as well as our commitment to international cooperation to eradicate this scourge, in accordance with the principles of the Charter and in the framework of international law. Finally, we would also like to reiterate our deepest sympathy to the families of the Victims, who have the legitimate right to expect that justice should be done.”
1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source
“Five years ago we indicated our conviction that the imposition of sanctions must always be linked to the performance of limited, concrete and specific acts that are required as essential by decisions of the Security Council. Such acts must be specifically set out by the Council so that the State on which sanctions are imposed may be able to know in advance and beyond all doubt that the sanctions will be lifted as soon as those specific requirements are met. It is with the same conviction that we will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source
“It is important to note that diplomatic efforts, including consultation and dialogue, have proven to be essential tools for the devising of a solution which, being acceptable to all parties involved, has the best of prospects of being implemented. The performance by Libya of actions specifically set out by Security Council resolutions, including the one which we are about to adopt, will allow sanctions to be suspended with a View to their being lifted. Paragraph 8 of the draft resolution before the Council, which refers in turn to paragraph 16 of resolution 883 (1993), is clear in this respect. We stress also the role of the Secretary-General specified in the draft resolution, notably in paragraphs 5, 6 and 8. Like others, we strongly hope that the intention expressed in paragraph 9 need not materialize.”
1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source
“We praise the Governments of the United States and of the United Kingdom for the flexibility which they have shown in accepting one of the compromise solutions supported by a great number of Member States and by several organizations, whose efforts also deserve our recognition. The Government of the Netherlands is also to be commended for providing assistance in a creative way to enable a foreign court to exercise jurisdiction in its territory. We hope that, in the same spirit, the Government of Libya will offer its full cooperation in the next steps that are required. We note that Libya has already announced its acceptance of the development in the positions of the Governments of the United States and of the United Kingdom and has confirmed that it would deal positively with it.”
1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source
“Five months ago, during the open debate on the letters dated 20 and 23 December 1991, from France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America, the Brazilian delegation expressed its hope that the international community, with the cooperation of the Government of Libya, would be able to ensure that, in a fair and transparent way, responsibility for the terrorist attacks against Pan Am flight 103 and UTA flight 772 would finally be established by means of a fair trial. Recent developments have brought us closer to that moment.”
1998-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3920 (1998) · source