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lines on the record: 182
first: 1996-09-27
most recent: 1998-04-24
sittings or episodes: 24
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“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1997/ 1000, which contains the text of a letter dated 22 December 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Egypt to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of the Cairo Declaration on Somalia signed by the Somali leaders on that date in concluding their meetings in Cairo, Egypt.”
1997-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3845 (1997) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.25 pm.”
1997-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3844 (1997) · source
“The Council acknowledges that discussions are continuing on practical arrangements for implementation of all its relevant resolutions. The Council reiterates that the effectiveness and speed with which the Special Commission may accomplish its responsibilities is, above all, determined by the degree to which the Government of Iraq cooperates in disclosing the full extent and disposition of its proscribed programmes and in granting the Special Commission unimpeded access to all sites, documents, records and individuals. The Council calls upon the Government of Iraq to cooperate fully with the Special Commission in the implementation of its mandate. "The Security Council will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/56.”
1997-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3844 (1997) · source
“The Council reiterates its demand that the Government of Iraq cooperate fully with the Special Commission in accordance with all relevant resolutions and that the Government of Iraq allow the Special Commission inspection teams immediate, unconditional access to any and all areas, facilities, equipment, records and means of transportation which they wish to inspect in accordance with the mandate of the Special Commission. "The Security Council stresses that failure by the Government of Iraq to provide the Special Commission with immediate, unconditional access to any site or category of sites is unacceptable and a clear violation of the relevant resolutions. "The Security Council expresses its full support for the Special Commission and its Executive Chairman, including in his ongoing discussions with officials of the Government of Iraq.”
1997-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3844 (1997) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the report of 17 December 1997 from the Executive Chairman of the United Nations Special Commission (S/1997/987) on his discussions with officials of the Government of Iraq, which took place in Baghdad 12 to 16 December 1997. "The Security Council recalls all its relevant resolutions, including resolution 1137 (1997), and the statement of its President on 3 December 1997.”
1997-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3844 (1997) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/1997/987, which contains the text of a letter dated 17 December 1997 from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
1997-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3844 (1997) · source
“I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/ 1997/990. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1145 (1997). There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 pm.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution [S/ 1997/990] before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document 8/1997/913, which contains the text of a letter dated 20 November 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Croatia addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the text of a letter of the same date from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Croatia to the Secretary-General. The first speaker on my list is the representative of Croatia, to whom I give the floor.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“The President (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium, documents S/ 1997/953 and Addendum 1. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1997/990, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Belgium, Croatia, Germany and Italy, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Simonovic (Croatia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Reyn (Belgium), Mr. Eitel (Germany) and Mr. Fulci (Italy) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“Finally, we join in expressing our deep appreciation to the Secretary-General's Special Representative and all the international personnel serving the cause of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We remember, in particular the victims of the 17 September helicopter crash. Their sacrifice and those of many, many others in the years since the war began strengthen our resolve as we continue our efforts to ensure a just and lasting peace in the region. The President (interpretation from Spanish): I thank the representative of the United States for his kind words addressed to my country. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.30 pm.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“We do not claim a monopoly on good ideas, however, and we welcome suggestions from other IPTF contributors and the Secretary-General. We have not pressed for changes in IPTF's mandate in the context of this renewal. However, a prolongation of the status quo is not acceptable. We have not foreclosed the option of changing the mandate in the future if that would help to improve IPTF's effectiveness. In the meantime, we look forward to a constructive dialogue with our United Nations partners on how to maximize IPTF's contribution to peace and stability. I would also add that my Government believes that changes, for now, can be kept within existing financial resources. Our vote in favour of this resolution should not be interpreted as authorizing any increase in costs for the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“It therefore makes sense that further extensions of the IPTF's mandate should be considered only when the details of what will follow SFOR become clearer. That is why we have supported a six-month extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As the debate on an SFOR follow-on force moves ahead, we expect that IPTF will assume as much responsibility for public security as it can. We should all be thinking about how IPTF can play a more effective role in pursuing our shared goals. My Government has made a number of suggestions to improve IPTF's performance under its current mandate. We believe these should be implemented, especially those related to reform of personnel policies.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“For our part, we will remain actively engaged with NATO allies and SFOR partners in considering options for the multinational follow-on force to SFOR to provide a secure environment for civilian implementation in Bosnia beyond June of 1998. It has become clear that continued progress in Bosnia necessitates a follow-on military force, led by NATO, after SFOR ends. In that light, President Clinton yesterday announced that the United States can take part in a security presence in Bosnia when the multinational Stabilization Force withdraws this summer, to enable intensified civilian and economic efforts in the region to proceed in an atmosphere of confidence. My Government agrees with the Secretary-General's view that the future of the IPTF is closely linked to the continued presence in Bosnia of a NATO-led peacekeeping force.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“The meeting of the Peace Implementation Council held in Bonn last week demonstrated that the international community remains unified and resolute in its efforts to help the parties create lasting peace in the region. The Council reinforced the authority of the High Representative in the broad range of responsibilities related to civilian implementation of the Peace Agreement. We strongly support the important initiatives taken by the Peace Implementation Council to ensure that the civilian implementation effort has adequate authority and sufficiently robust mechanisms to function assertively and decisively, especially when addressing the serious problem of corruption.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“Increased and enhanced international contributions to the IPTF are needed, especially in providing monitors with specialized qualifications, and we warmly welcome the pledges that have already been made in this regard. Police reform is critical for all aspects of Dayton implementation, including refugee returns, freedom of movement and good governance. We strongly support the recommendations made at the Peace Implementation Conference in Bonn to restructure the IPTF to provide maximum support to the most pressing civilian implementation needs, particularly the creation of specialized units to train Bosnian police to address more effectively key public security issues.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“While gratified by recent improvement in cooperation with the Tribunal by some parties, and strongly supporting recent SFOR actions in this regard, we reiterate that other parties' failure to cooperate can mean only continued isolation. The full establishment of independent media throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina is also a pressing priority for reconciliation efforts. Another essential factor in the reconciliation process and the rebuilding of civic life is the International Police Task Force, which we have just addressed. The IPTF has made valuable contributions to the retraining and restructuring of local police and in helping to achieve significant improvement in freedom of movement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“Moreover, the remaining returnees are mainly those from areas in which they are "the minority" group and where they face even greater obstacles to their return. If we fail to support the right of refugees to return home in safety, we accept and legitimize the results of ethnic cleansing and brutality on a scale which has no place in the late twentieth century. Even worse, we create the conditions for a new cycle of displacement and conflict which will threaten lasting peace in the region. Our focus on reconciliation also means political and material support for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and continuing the pressure for the surrender of all persons indicted by the Tribunal.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“Despite the encouraging signs, we cannot deny that the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina - and the international effort to assist them - continue to face daunting odds. While there has been progress on common institutions, more is needed. The leadership in Bosnia and Herzegovina must do more to make economic revival self-sustaining. Return of refugees and displaced persons also has not been as rapid as we would like, even though it is perhaps the key element of the reconciliation and rebuilding effort. On this issue in particular we must make a concentrated and concerted effort, on an urgent basis. While more than 400,000 refugees and displaced persons have returned home, four times as many were displaced by the war.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“Meanwhile, economic prospects are brightening. In the Federation, the gross domestic product is rising and unemployment is falling. International reconstruction assistance has made great strides in rebuilding infrastructure, providing electric power, utilities, housing and schools. Progress is being made on an integrated telecommunications system, and airports in Sarajevo, Banja Luka and Mostar are being opened to civil air traffic. We hope that increased cooperation on implementation of the Peace Agreement in the Republika Srpska will soon allow more international assistance to be made available in that entity as well. Assistance from the international community must remain conditional on compliance with the Peace Agreement and subsequent obligations.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“Despite lingering memories of war and conflict, the seeds of reconciliation are growing. With the assistance of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), democratic elections have been successfully held for all levels of government, and new governmental institutions are beginning to function. National institutions have been established, and Federation joint institutions are formed and operating. Although municipal election results are being contested in some areas and implementation can be slow, multi-party democracy is beginning to take hold in Bosnia. While many of these institutions and structures may not yet function fully or independently, the fact that they exist and provide a potential forum for joint decisions and policy-making was inconceivable to many just last year.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“We face many challenges ahead, but our debate has highlighted the impressive level of accomplishment thus far and should give us a renewed sense of hope and resolve, however tempered by the difficulties before us now. Most importantly, a stable military environment exists. Stockpiles of armaments are being reduced, and the Standing Committee on Military Matters is helping to bridge the gap between former adversaries. Thanks to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the multinational Stabilization Force (SFOR), the threat of war has receded, affording the parties the opportunity to make peace and to build a stable and democratic society. The presence of these international armed forces is the biggest factor contributing to implementation of the Peace Agreement at the current time.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“Richardson (United States of America) (interpretation from Spanish): It is an honour to participate in this meeting under your able guidance as President and in light of the leadership shown by your country in this and in many other issues. (spoke in English) The action of the Security Council today to approve the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the International Police Task Force (IPTF), demonstrates our continuing commitment to peace in the region. Since yesterday, we have assembled to debate in open session on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a little more than two years after the General Framework Agreement for Peace was signed.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“I thank the representative of Argentina for his kind words addressed to my country. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution (S/1997/989) to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1144 (1997). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting. Mr.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Argentina. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Germany. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Croatia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Italy. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Luxembourg. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“I thank the representative of Ukraine for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Canada. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Ukraine. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“I thank the representative of Turkey for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Hungary. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“I thank the representative of Slovenia for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Turkey. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Slovenia. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Malaysia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842Resumption (1997) · source
“"The Security Council requests the Secretary- General to continue to keep it regularly informed about the situation in Afghanistan and his efforts. "The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/55. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 1.20 pm.”
1997-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3841 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council notes with deep concern the reports about mass killings of prisoners of war and civilians in Afghanistan and supports the Secretary- General's intention to continue to investigate fully such reports. "The Security Council expresses serious concern over the looting of United Nations premises and food supplies and deliberate restrictions placed on the access of humanitarian organizations to some parts of the country and on other humanitarian operations, and urges all parties to prevent their recurrence. "The Security Council reiterates that the continuation of the conflict in Afghanistan provides a fertile ground for terrorism and illegal drug production and trafficking which destabilize the region and beyond, and calls upon the leaders of the Afghan parties to halt such activities.”
1997-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3841 (1997) · source
“The Council reiterates its full support for the activities and mandates of the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan and those of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan. "The Security Council supports the efforts of the Secretary-General aimed at the establishment of a solid international framework in order to address the external aspects of the Afghan question and, in this context, welcomes the convening of meetings of concerned countries as well as those of the immediate neighbours and other countries. "The Security Council remains deeply concerned at the continuing discrimination against girls and women and other violations of human rights, as well as at violations of international humanitarian law in Afghanistan.”
1997-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3841 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council encourages the Secretary-General and Member States to undertake preliminary studies on how an effective arms embargo could be imposed and implemented in a fair and verifiable manner. "The Security Council insists that the United Nations, as a universally recognized and impartial intermediary, must be given all necessary support so it can continue to play a pivotal, central role in coordinated international efforts, including the efforts of interested countries and organizations, towards a peaceful resolution of the Afghan conflict. It believes that peace and stability in Afghanistan can best be attained through intra-Afghan political negotiations under United Nations auspices with the active and coordinated assistance of all countries concerned.”
1997-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3841 (1997) · source
“It urges all Afghan parties to take genuine confidence-building measures, to agree immediately on a ceasefire, and to engage without preconditions in a political dialogue aimed at achieving national reconciliation, a lasting political settlement of the conflict and the formation of a broad-based, fully representative government that will protect the rights of all Afghans and abide by Afghanistan's international obligations. "The Security Council deplores the fact that foreign military support to the Afghan parties continued unabated through 1997 and reiterates its call to all States to end immediately the supply of arms, ammunition, military equipment, training or any other military support to all parties to the conflict in Afghanistan, including the involvement of foreign military personnel.”
1997-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3841 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its grave concern at the continued military confrontation in Afghanistan, which has caused human suffering and material destruction, which threatens to lead to the disintegration of the country and which represents a growing threat to regional and international peace and security. It deplores the unwillingness of the Afghan warring factions to lay down their arms and cooperate with the United Nations for peace. "The Security Council stresses that the Afghan conflict has no military solution and that the primary responsibility for finding a peaceful settlement lies with the Afghan parties themselves.”
1997-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3841 (1997) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security, document S/ 1997/894. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security of 14 November 1997 (A/52/682- 8/1997/894), which was also considered by the General Assembly.”
1997-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3841 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Farhaa'i (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1997-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3841 (1997) · source
“In the same context, the sanctions Committee and the Secretariat must redouble efforts to improve and make truly efficient the process of approving and processing contracts, as well as the supply of foodstuffs, medicines and related items for the Iraqi people. We are very pleased by the unanimity of the Security Council in favour of the resolution, which is essentially humanitarian in nature. I resume my function as President of the Council. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.55 pm.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“In this connection, the actions of the Security Council must be guided first and foremost by an awareness of such humanitarian situations. In the specific case of Iraq, Costa Rica believes that in View of the serious humanitarian situation in that country the Council will have to give positive consideration to whether current revenues, as well as increased revenues, are adequate to meet the priority humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people. In this regard, we believe that the resolution just adopted represents for the United Nations an important step towards improving the humanitarian situation. In this connection, we attach the utmost importance to the supplementary report - expected by late January - that the Secretary-General is to present in order to evaluate and decide upon the situation.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“While it is true that sanctions are not the only cause of the difficult humanitarian situation facing the people of Iraq, and that the Government and the political and military authorities of that country are to a large extent responsible, there is no doubt that the existence of sanctions has an impact on measures that the Iraqi authorities should themselves take to resolve the humanitarian problem once and for all. In the context of the legal regime established by the Charter, sanctions regimes constitute a legitimate means of collective defence for the international community. Costa Rica is aware of the responsibility and risks involved in using such regimes, especially when sanctions affect the humanitarian situation of civilian populations.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Costa Rica. My delegation is pleased to support the extension of the oil-for-food programme for an additional period of 180 days, and has therefore lent its support to the draft resolution we have just adopted, which takes into account the important and positive recommendations and comments made by the Secretary-General in his most recent and valuable report. The aim of this programme, which is unique in its magnitude and importance in the history of the United Nations, is to alleviate Iraq's difficult humanitarian situation. The very serious health and nutrition conditions besetting the Iraqi population compel the Security Council to take effective and urgent action.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/ l 997/ 95 l . A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1143 (1997). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call upon those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source