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  1. “There is now a real chance that the Angolan peace process will be crowned with success. The international community is showing full solidarity with Angola through the decisions that are being taken today. But this solidarity can only support the efforts of the Government of Angola and UNITA, whose will to implement the peace accords and to engage in genuine reconciliation will remain decisive. Let me therefore conclude by expressing the hope that Angola will continue the successful trend of Namibia, South Africa and Mozambique in establishing a peaceful and democratic society.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  2. “Of these funds, more than $1.3 million was spent on mine clearance. Mine-clearance programmes in Angola will be high on our priority list in 1995 also. To date, $700,000 has been earmarked for a central mine-clearance school in Luanda. In 1994, most of the Norwegian humanitarian assistance was channelled through international and national organizations such as the World Food Programme, the Red Cross, Norwegian People's Aid, the United Nations Children's Fund and Church Action for Angola, as well as through the United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs. In addition, $2.2 million was given to Angola as long- term development assistance in 1994. We will continue our long-term support for the people of Angola; the same level of assistance is foreseen for 1995.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  3. “III, the issue of the coordination of the various elements and activities, be they of a military or a non-military character, is crucial. We welcome the plan to establish integrated teams to coordinate day-to-day functions and to ensure the most efficient use of available resources. As far as possible, longer term development assistance to Angola should also be designed and managed with a particular view to reinforcing the peace process. As a country passing through a crucial stage in the process of building democracy, Angola needs the support and encouragement of the international community. Norway has played its part in trying to repair the severe damage to Angola's economic and social fabric. In 1994, Norway contributed $6.8 million in humanitarian assistance to Angola.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  4. “In a country like Angola, humanitarian action can serve as a dynamic force for peace. It can help create momentum towards restoring security and promoting reconciliation. The number of non-military tasks planned for UNAVEM. III is indeed significant. We support the priorities set for the United Nations humanitarian programme: relief assistance, mine clearance, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, repatriation of refugees and resettlement of internally displaced persons. The operation will be costly. I would like to emphasize the fundamental importance of a sound financial basis for UNAVEM. III. It is incumbent on all Member countries to fully meet their responsibilities in this respect. In a comprehensive peace-keeping operation like UNAVEM.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  5. “We feel that further concrete confidence-building measures will be imperative for a successful peace process, and therefore urge the parties to the Protocol to continue to commit themselves fully and faithfully to implementing its provisions and to respect and maintain the cease-fire throughout the country. As my Foreign Minister stated in his address to the General Assembly at its forty-ninth session, Norway stands ready to support regional processes to encourage closer cooperation between African nations. In general, regional organizations should take on more responsibility for peace-keeping in the future. The presence today of the ministerial delegation of the OAU sends a positive signal that we note with great appreciation. It follows from what I have said that we would welcome a substantial regional effort in UNAVEM. III.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  6. “We are pleased that the Security Council in its draft resolution has decided on a mandate period of one year, as suggested in the report. Implementation of the Lusaka Protocol is already behind the time set in the report, and a shorter period than one year would seem unrealistic to us. However, much remains to be done within the framework of the Peace Accords and the relevant Security Council resolutions in order to give full effect to the peace settlement. We note with appreciation the Secretary-Generals observations regarding the respect for the cease-fire shown by the Government and UNITA, their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of United Nations personnel and their commitment to the Lusaka process and to national reconciliation.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  7. “Norway believes that a critical factor for the eventual success of the peace process in Angola is the creation of conditions that will make the implementation of the provisions of the Protocol possible. The establishment of the third United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III), as suggested in the report of the Secretary-General, will have a key function in assisting the Government of Angola and UNIT A in coping with the remaining obstacles and thus in achieving the all-important goal of national reconciliation and the restoration of a durable peace in Angola. Since the operation started, Norway has participated in UNAVEM. with military observers, and I can announce today that my Government has determined that we should maintain our contribution within the framework of UNAVEM. III at about the same level.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  8. “After numerous set-backs in the negotiations, Norway welcomed with satisfaction the signing of the Lusaka Protocol on 20 November 1994 and the entry into force of the cease-fire. A significant step had been taken towards the restoration of lasting peace in Angola. We congratulate the people of Angola and join them in their wish to see an end to the human suffering and the tragic toll that the protracted war has inflicted. The Lusaka Protocol means that a decisive step has been taken towards the final resolution of the internal conflict in that war-torn country. In this connection, my delegation commends most sincerely the excellent work accomplished by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Maitre Blondin Beye.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source

  9. “Allow me first, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the office of President of the Security Council for the month of February and to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Cerdenas, for the excellent work he accomplished. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to the ministerial delegation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), under the leadership of the Foreign Minister of Malawi, and to the Foreign Minister of Angola; we listened to their interventions with the closest attention. In 1994 the grave humanitarian situation caused Angola, together with Rwanda, to be the largest recipient of Norwegian humanitarian aid. Angola's road to peace has been long and arduous.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499 (1995) · source