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1. “Mr. Buallay (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): The situation in Kosovo was caused by a crisis: the displacement of many inhabitants of the region, people who for the most part are Albanians. These displacements were caused by destructive acts by Belgrade, the burning of the houses and property of Albanians, as well as acts of terror, rape and assassination. The events that have taken place in Kosovo have reminded us of a similar situation: that which took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This proves that the Serb authorities have not learned any lessons from what happened in Bosnia. The international community has helped the Croats, Serbs and Bosniacs to achieve international legitimacy, but the excesses that caused the tragedy in Bosnia still remain.”

   1999-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4003 (1999) · source

2. “Indeed, every day that goes by without a solution means more victims. As the Secretary- General himself said in his statement during his latest visit to Germany, it is our hope that the chapter on this bloody conflict will come to an end as soon as possible in a way that does justice to the Kosovar Albanians.”

   1999-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4000 (1999) · source

3. “Mr. Buallay (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): My delegation profoundly regrets the strike on the Embassy of China in Belgrade because of the ongoing war in the Balkans in recent weeks, and we extend our sympathy to the delegation of China. On this occasion, we affirm that the crisis in Kosovo must be resolved by diplomatic means, as has been reaffirmed by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in his statement in this connection. A diplomatic solution must ensure to the Kosovar Albanians all their essential rights to live in dignity, security and stability. In this regard, we affirm the right of all refugees to return to their homes in safety and security. My delegation encourages all the parties concerned to intensify their efforts to resolve the crisis by diplomatic means as soon as possible.”

   1999-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4000 (1999) · source

4. “In view of this situation, we were not able to vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council today, because it would have encouraged the Belgrade authorities to continue with their current policy of "ethnic cleansing" and led to more massacres and displacements for the Kosovar Albanians.”

   1999-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3989 (1999) · source

5. “Mr. Buallay (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): This meeting has been convened by the Security Council in conditions of extreme urgency. The Belgrade authorities have been given one opportunity after another to reach a peaceful settlement to the problem of Kosovo. The party representing the Kosovar Albanians had agreed to a peaceful settlement at Rambouillet and had signed the agreement. The Serb side, however, refused to sign and has continued to use extreme force in the Kosovo region, causing thousands of casualties and displacing thousands of persons. The result is a humanitarian crisis of tremendous proportions that cannot be resolved without the cooperation of neighbouring States.”

   1999-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3989 (1999) · source

6. “Our delegation hopes that the authorities in Belgrade will come to their senses and obey the dictates of reason and logic with a view to achieving peace and stability in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and in the Balkan region in general. This can become reality only if they enter into a serious and constructive dialogue and commit to all relevant Security Council resolutions and to cooperation with the international community in order to put an end to the conflict in Kosovo.”

   1999-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3988 (1999) · source

7. “It would also seem that the authorities in Belgrade do not want the Balkan region to enjoy the peace and stability so sorely missed by the peoples of the region. The policy of "ethnic cleansing" and the denial of the fundamental rights of the Kosovar Albanians can bring only destruction and instability to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Such a policy has also led to the displacement of thousands of Kosovo inhabitants. There are more than 200,000 displaced persons within Kosovo, in addition to the thousands of others who have sought refuge in neighbouring countries. The problem has indeed become extremely serious, and a humanitarian catastrophe is looming.”

   1999-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3988 (1999) · source

8. “Mr. Buallay (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic): Our delegation regrets the recent developments in Kosovo, which have finally led to the use of military force against the forces of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. We have long called for a peaceful settlement of the Kosovo crisis through serious and constructive dialogue between the parties to the conflict. However, the authorities in Belgrade unfortunately insisted on their position and did not seize the opportunity afforded them in Rambouillet. Those authorities insisted on pursuing a policy of repression against the Kosovar Albanian community, a policy that started when those authorities put an end to the autonomy enjoyed by Kosovo until 1989. It would seem as if they have quickly forgotten or disregarded the lessons drawn from the tragic experience of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

   1999-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3988 (1999) · source

9. “We also attach great importance to the role of the United Nations in this respect, particularly in terms of humanitarian emergency assistance, and support the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone. We will thus vote in favour of the draft resolution that is before the Council today.”

   1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source

10. “Despite the improvement in the security situation in Sierra Leone, the country continues to face difficult and complex challenges. Many threats lie ahead, and therefore the international community must continue to provide logistical support to the group of military observers. In this context, my delegation wishes to pay tribute to the donor countries, especially the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Canada, for the assistance they have provided, and continue to provide, to the military observers. My delegation wishes to express its support for all the efforts being made, in particular by member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the conflict and achieve security and stability in Sierra Leone.”

    1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source

11. “Mr. Buallay (Bahrain) (interpretation from Arabic): At the outset, allow me, Mr. President, to express to you and to the other members of the Security Council our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the heartfelt condolences and sympathy extended to us in our loss - a loss not only for Bahrain but for all the Arab and Islamic nations - of His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, may he rest in peace. We pray to God Almighty to give us strength and comfort in our loss and pray also that the deceased will be accepted into God's compassionate embrace. Under his rule, Bahrain moved into an age of modernization, but, according to his wishes, never at the expense of our social mores and traditions. He thus maintained a wise balance, preserving the country's characteristics while keeping up with the pace of modernization.”

    1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source

12. “As far as civilians in zones of conflict are concerned, experience has shown us that resolutions and conventions do not suffice to meet their needs. Legislation must be followed up by practical steps that provide the necessary assistance.”

    1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source

13. “To conclude, I should like to emphasize that it is necessary for there to be a degree of coordination between the Security Council, on the one hand, and, on the other, all of the agencies working in the humanitarian field, including the Economic and Social Council. There must be cooperation, among these humanitarian organizations; otherwise each one will act unilaterally and perform actions that run counter to those taken by the others. This will have a negative impact on the assistance that is to be given to civilians in zones of conflict. We do not want those civilians to become the victims of conflicts or victims of a lack of coordination among the various United Nations agencies. Finally, in the same vein, the Security Council must take practical steps that will change the tragic situation that exists today.”

    1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source

14. “It is therefore necessary to establish machinery to ensure the implementation of these conventions, whose essential and basic aim is to protect civilians. Furthermore, whatever might be done or said, one can never insist enough on the importance of the security of humanitarian personnel working for the various United Nations agencies. My delegation does not hesitate to repeat here that these humanitarian workers run the same risks and encounter the same fates as do civilians in zones of armed conflict. They are subjected to the same difficult circumstances, and some have recently been killed or assassinated. It is very hard to ask for the protection of civilians in zones of conflict without giving the same degree of protection to those who are providing assistance to mitigate the suffering of those same civilians.”

    1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source

15. “Cooperation in the campaign against the transfer and flow of illicit arms into conflict zones must be stepped up. Every effort must therefore be made to give refugees and displaced persons the necessary protection and to meet their needs, in accordance with agreed international rules and norms. My delegation wonders at the extent to which the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949, is being implemented. It has been nearly 50 years since that Convention was signed. How is it being truly implemented in the field? We ask this question because of the growing number of civilians running every sort of risk and danger, not to mention, of course, being killed and displaced.”

    1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source

16. “We should also like to see the recruitment age raised to 18 years, as mentioned by the Director General of the United Nations Children's Fund and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. I also wish to emphasize the problem of refugees, whose numbers have grown considerably in recent years because of armed conflict. Today, the security of refugees is a matter of concern to us and to the States receiving those refugees from neighbouring countries. The proliferation of weapons, notably small arms and light weapons, has had a serious impact on civilians. My delegation believes that it is very important for all Member States to control and limit the transfer of weapons that incite and prolong these armed conflicts.”

    1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source

17. “The warring parties tend to use means that serve their interests and thus defy international security and peace. Thus, a large number of civilian victims are women and children who are frequently subjected to rape or systematic sexual exploitation. Children are recruited or kidnapped by armed forces to be turned into soldiers. This problem must therefore be addressed very precisely through the drafting of international legislation and treaties prohibiting the use or recruitment of children in armed conflict. Moreover, my delegation supports the idea, put forward by the Secretary-General in his report on the causes of conflict in Africa, to turn children themselves into zones of peace. We hope that this idea will be widely discussed.”

    1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source

18. “Mr. Buallay (Bahrain) (interpretation from Arabic): My delegation is gratified at seeing you, Sir, preside over the Council in the presence of the Secretary-General. We also wish to thank you for having convened this meeting and chosen this very important subject to be discussed openly; this reinforces the principle of transparency to United Nations Members. Recent decades have seen an unacceptable deterioration in respect for humanitarian norms in armed conflicts and we note with great regret that civilians are increasingly being directly targeted in the midst of armed conflict. Civilian populations today are the source of the largest number of victims; this reflects a violation of the principles of international law, including international humanitarian law. Armed conflicts have grown ever more cruel and barbaric.”

    1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source

19. “Naturally, we fully realize that the first obstacle may be financial. In this same context, we would also ask what the current gap is between voluntary contributions, on the one hand, and the real needs, on the other?”

    1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source

20. “Vieira de Mello is therefore this: what are the concrete steps being considered and implemented by the Secretariat? We heard him say that when security for humanitarian workers cannot be obtained, the option is simply to leave the area of conflict, and we agree with him. But if they leave, how can the humanitarian assistance be provided? This is a very important question. My delegation considers that if humanitarian workers left an area of conflict, we would surely not blame them, because their safety was not being ensured. We can imagine such a case, but we truly hope that this will not take place. Perhaps a second question I could put to Mr. Vieira de Mello is this: with the increasing number of conflicts, what are the new obstacles now preventing the provision of humanitarian assistance to those in need?”

    1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source

21. “Many have lost their lives, and the numbers increase with the passage of time. There is therefore a need to think seriously about how to protect humanitarian workers. We have a contradiction: on the one hand, the numbers of conflicts and victims are increasing; on the other hand, no steps are being taken to protect humanitarian workers. Mr. Vieira de Mello spoke of the signing of a convention in the middle of this month. We share his feelings of concern over the fact that only a few States have so far become signatories. However, intentions are one thing and facts another. Protection is required on the ground, where the conflict and fighting take place and where bodies are being mutilated and where much assistance - whether medical or food assistance - is required and being provided. My question to Mr.”

    1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source

22. “The Security Council convened a meeting last November under the presidency of Ambassador Burleigh to debate a similar subject. At that meeting, dealing with the protection of humanitarian workers, we received a briefing by Mrs. Ogata. Mr. Vieira de Mello reiterated the importance of that subject today. Humanitarian assistance cannot reach those in need unless we ensure the safety of the workers who provide it. With the increasing complexity of conflicts, there is an increasing need to protect humanitarian workers. We have very disturbing statistics in this regard. Since 1992, 139 United Nations civilian personnel have been killed and about 143 taken hostage. The Red Cross alone lost 23 staff members in the Great Lakes region in 1996 and 1997. I am not even taking up today the aircraft downed in Angola.”

    1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source

23. “Mr. Buallay (Bahrain) (interpretation from Arabic): Allow me first to thank you sincerely, Mr. President, for convening this open, formal meeting, which falls under the heading of efforts to improve transparency in the Security Council. I truly appreciate your efforts in this regard. Promoting peace and security and their relationship with humanitarian affairs is of the greatest importance for both the Security Council and the membership of the United Nations at large. Humanitarian assistance is an integral part of activities organized during or after conflicts and involves several tragic elements, to say the least. These were pointed out very clearly by Mr. Vieira de Mello, and I would like to thank him for his briefing.”

    1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source

24. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1219 (1998). 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. I wish to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy New Year. The meeting rose at 2.35 pm.”

    1998-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3962 (1998) · source

25. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1998/1238, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution (5/1998/1238) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, France, Gabon, Gambia, Japan, Kenya, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour.”

    1998-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3962 (1998) · source

26. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Angola 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. Van Dunem "Mbinda" (Angola) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1998-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3962 (1998) · source

27. “In this context, it notes with appreciation the Secretary-General's plans for strategic frameworks to ensure increased coherence and effectiveness in the entire range of United Nations activities in States in and recovering from crrsrs. "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/ 1998/38. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.05 p.m.”

    1998-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3961 (1998) · source

28. “"The Security Council recognizes the need for close cooperation and dialogue between the bodies of the United Nations system, in particular those directly concerned in the field of post-conflict peace-building, in accordance with their respective responsibilities and expresses its willingness to consider ways to improve such cooperation. It also emphasizes the need to improve the exchange of information between all relevant actors in the field of post-conflict peace- building, including United Nations agencies and bodies, international financial institutions, regional and subregional organizations, troop contributors and the donor community.”

    1998-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3961 (1998) · source

29. “"The Security Council recognizes the value of including, as appropriate, peace-building elements in the mandates of peacekeeping operations. It agrees with the Secretary-General that relevant post-conflict peace-building elements should be explicitly and clearly identified and could be integrated into the mandates of peacekeeping operations. It notes that peacekeeping operations may include military, police, humanitarian and other civilian components. It requests the Secretary-General to make recommendations to the Council to this effect whenever appropriate. "The Security Council also requests the Secretary-General to make recommendations to the appropriate United Nations bodies concerning the transitional period to the post-conflict peace-building phase when recommending the final drawdown of a peacekeeping operation.”

    1998-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3961 (1998) · source

30. “In that context, it recalls that Article 65 of the Charter of the United Nations provides that the Economic and Social Council may furnish information to the Security Council and shall assist the Security Council upon its request. "The Security Council, conscious of the emphasis placed by the Secretary-General on the issue of post-conflict peace-building, in particular in the context of the reform of the United Nations, encourages him to explore the possibility of establishing post-conflict peace-building structures as part of efforts by the United Nations system to achieve a lasting peaceful solution to conflicts, including in order to ensure a smooth transition from peacekeeping to peace-building and lasting peace.”

    1998-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3961 (1998) · source

31. “The Council underlines that efforts to ensure lasting solutions to conflicts require sustained political will and a long-term approach in the decision-making of the United Nations, including by the Council itself. It affirms its commitment to the principles of the political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States in conducting peace-building activities, and the need for States to comply with their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law. "The Security Council underlines that economic rehabilitation and reconstruction often constitute the major tasks facing societies emerging from conflict and that significant international assistance becomes indispensable to promote sustainable development in such cases.”

    1998-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3961 (1998) · source

32. “It recognizes the timeliness of exploring further means to prevent and settle conflicts based on the Charter of the United Nations and generally recognized principles of peacekeeping, and which would incorporate post- conflict peace-building as an important component. "The Security Council recalls the statement of its President (S/PRST/1998/29) of 24 September 1998, which affirmed that the quest for peace in Africa requires a comprehensive, concerted and determined approach, encompassing the eradication of poverty, the promotion of democracy, sustainable development and respect for human rights, as well as conflict prevention and resolution, including peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance.”

    1998-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3961 (1998) · source

33. “The Council recalls further the statement of its President (8/25696) of 30 April 1993 on the Secretary-General's report entitled 'An Agenda for Peace', including the subject of post- conflict peace-building. "The Security Council reaffirms its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security. It stresses the need to prevent the resurgence or escalation of conflict. The Council recognizes the importance of the post-conflict peace-building efforts of the United Nations to this end in all regions of the world and with due involvement of all United Nations bodies. In particular, it welcomes the role played by the Secretary-General in this field.”

    1998-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3961 (1998) · source

34. “It recalls also the report of the Secretary-General of 13 April 1998 on 'The causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa', which was submitted to the Security Council (S/l998/318) and to the General Assembly (A/52/871), as well as the report of the Secretary-General of 27 August 1998 on the work of the Organization submitted to the fifty-third session of the General Assembly (A/53/1). In this context, it welcomes the recommendations of the Secretary- General concerning the role of the Security Council in the aftermath of conflict, in particular in ensuring a smooth transition from peacekeeping to post-conflict peace-building.”

    1998-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3961 (1998) · source

35. “The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. 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 recalls the open debate held at its 3954th meeting on 16 December 1998 and on 23 December 1998 on 'The maintenance of peace and security and post-conflict peace-building'.”

    1998-12-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3961 (1998) · source

36. “"The Security Council remains actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1998/37. 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 4 pm.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3960 (1998) · source

37. “"The Security Council underscores the need for the full and immediate implementation of the measures against UNITA contained in resolutions 864 (1993) of 15 September 1993, 1127 (1997) of 28 August 1997 and 1173 (1998) of 12 June 1998. It expresses deep concern at recent reports of violations of these measures, particularly those related to arms and diamonds, and expresses its intention to follow up on these reports. "The Security Council expresses its grave concern at reports that aircraft were shot down over UNITA-controlled areas and demands full cooperation by all concerned, especially UNITA, in the investigation of these incidents, including of the fate of the crews and passengers.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3960 (1998) · source

38. “"The Security Council expresses its deep concern at the worsening humanitarian situation in Angola and emphasizes the responsibility of the Government of Angola and the leadership of UNITA to facilitate humanitarian assistance efforts, guarantee the safety and freedom of movement of humanitarian workers and permit an independent assessment of the needs of the civilian population, to be carried out swiftly in any part of the country as necessary. The Council also expresses concern at the plight of those most vulnerable groups, such as children, women, the elderly and internally displaced persons, who are particularly at risk and need special protection. "The Security Council urges the Government of Angola and the leadership of UNITA to ensure full respect for international humanitarian, refugee and human rights law.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3960 (1998) · source

39. “"The Security Council, in this context, urges the Government of Angola and UNITA to cooperate fully with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, including by facilitating his contacts with all those key to reviving the stalled peace process and to implementing the Lusaka Protocol. It expresses concern at the public statements blaming the United Nations for the recent aggravation of the security situation in the country. The Council reiterates its full support to the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), whose mandate has been extended until 26 February 1999, and emphasizes that both the Government of Angola, which concurred with the extension of this mandate, and UNITA have an obligation to guarantee the safety and freedom of movement of MONUA personnel.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3960 (1998) · source

40. “Jonas Savimbi, of its obligations under the 'Acordos de Paz' (5/22609, annex), the Lusaka Protocol (S/l994/l44l, annex) and relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular those obligations related to the complete demilitarization of its forces and the extension of State administration throughout the national territory, has seriously undermined the peace process. "The Security Council demands that UNITA comply immediately and without conditions with its obligations and reiterates that only a political settlement, on the basis of the relevant agreements and resolutions, will bring a lasting peace to Angola.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3960 (1998) · source

41. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. 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 deplores the serious deterioration of the situation in Angola and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities. It reaffirms its firm commitment to preserve the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Angola. "The Security Council reiterates that the primary responsibility for the failure to achieve peace in Angola clearly lies with the leadership of the Uniao Nacional Para A Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA). The persistent violation by UNITA, under the leadership of Mr.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3960 (1998) · source

42. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Angola 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. Do Nascimento (Angola) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3960 (1998) · source

43. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.35 pm.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

44. “I thank the representative of India for his kind words addressed to me. I thank the representatives of States who have made statements. I believe that the number of speakers, both in the formal meeting held on Wednesday, 16 December, and today, reflects the great attention that is given to the subject of the close and logical links between peacekeeping and post-conflict peace-building. Many good ideas have been put forward. I hope that the Security Council will benefit from such views when taking its decisions relating to international peace and security. The Security Council will take whatever action it deems necessary in its decision-making to translate such ideas into concrete actions. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

45. “I thank the representative of Australia for the kind words he addressed to me. The last speaker is the representative of India. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

46. “I thank the representative of Ukraine for the kind words he addressed to me and to my predecessor, Ambassador Burleigh. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Australia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

47. “I thank the representative of Indonesia for the kinds words he addressed to me and to my predecessor. The next speaker is the representative of Ukraine. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

48. “I thank the representative of Bangladesh for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Indonesia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

49. “I thank the representative of Slovakia for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Bangladesh. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source

50. “I thank the representative of Nigeria for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Slovakia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source