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1996-12-11

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1. “To address such economic challenges the country requires the efforts of all its people, the parties concerned and their leadership. However, this is not an easy task. Therefore, we call upon the international community to mobilize all the necessary resources for the rehabilitation of the economy and the reintegration of ex-combatants into civilian life. That is why, despite the severe drought situation confronting Namibia, we contributed in August of this year $5,000 to the United Nations consolidated inter-agency appeal for Angola. We will continue to make our humble contribution to that fund. In this connection, we join the Secretary-General at this critical stage to urge the donor community to fulfil the pledges undertaken at the 1995 Brussels Round Table Conference on Angola.”

   1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

2. “Although we recognize that it is the Angolan people who bear the ultimate responsibility for their own destiny, it is imperative for the international community, and the Security Council in particular, to demonstrate greater commitment and determination to help the people of Angola to resolve the outstanding political issues. The Council must send a clear message to the parties and to UNITA in particular, bringing to its attention the consequences of obstructing the peace process in the country. The time has now come for the UNITA leadership to know that the people of Angola, especially the children, need peace, and the country needs development. The Secretary-General's report also states that Angola continues to be confronted with severe economic conditions and a serious budget deficit.”

   1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

3. “8) Of grave concern to my Government is the desertion of UNITA troops from the quartering areas and the delay in settling the outstanding political issues, namely, the return to Luanda of UNITA deputies to the National Assembly, the agreement on the status of the leader of UNITA and the establishment of the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation. Those issues, among others, are of paramount importance to the whole peace process. We trust, therefore, that the parties will continue to negotiate seriously and reach an agreement. In this connection, we agree with the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the present mandate of UNAVEM. III to 28 February 1997.”

   1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

4. “We warmly welcome the announcement by the Government of Angola regarding the incorporation of UNITA generals into the national Army. We are also pleased to note that UNITA has just made a declaration regarding the assembling of its troops and the handing over of its weapons. Namibia is fully committed to ensuring that lasting peace and stability are restored in Angola. In his statement before the fifty-first session of the General Assembly on 30 September 1996, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Namibia said the following: "Namibia is bound by blood and common destiny to stand with Angola. That is why our military contingent attached to UNAVEM. III will remain in Angola until the Mission is satisfactorily concluded." (Ofi'icial Records of the General Assembly, Fifty-first Session, Plenary Meetings, 14th meeting, p.”

   1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

5. “Alioune Blondin Beye, and to the entire personnel of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III). They are carrying out their mandate with determination under difficult conditions. We note with satisfaction the initiatives and the intensive efforts of the Secretary-General's Special Representative, in collaboration with the troika - Portugal, the Russian Federation and the United States of America - in the search for peace in Angola, which have resulted in positive developments, as stated in the Secretary-General's report. We are encouraged that substantial progress has been made thus far. In this connection, we need to encourage the Government and UNITA to make additional efforts and to speed up the pace of implementation of the Lusaka Protocol.”

   1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source

6. “At the outset, may I extend to you, Sir, my delegation's warm congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month. Your experience and diplomatic skill will no doubt guarantee the success of the Council's work under your wise leadership. We also extend our sincere congratulations to your predecessor, Ambassador Wisnumurti of Indonesia, for the remarkable and admirable way in which he guided the affairs of the Council for the month of November. Allow me also to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for the comprehensive report before us today and for his efforts to further the cause of peace and reconciliation in Angola. The same sentiments are extended to his Special Representative, Mr.”

   1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source