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  1. “Why was that important task of the maintenance of international peace and security left to individual States parties to the Conventions, to the ICRC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other non- governmental organizations? In our view, the answer is known: it was because the implementation of international humanitarian law requires a correct observance of the principles of the sovereignty of States and of non- interference in the internal affairs of other States. Our View, which I think is shared by many delegations, is that the situation has changed since the end of the cold war. The violation of human rights in armed conflicts, the rights of refugees and other human rights can no longer be the subject of selective concern. The violation of human rights is everybody's concern.”

    1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source

  2. “The present distinction will simply disappear, and it would be wise for the international community, primarily the Security Council, to be prepared for this coming situation. The Secretary-General's decision to request the observance of international humanitarian law by United Nations peacekeepers is a good start in this respect. What happened and what is happening in Kosovo and Metohija, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, in East Timor and, before that, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Rwanda, in Sierra Leone and so on, are good illustrations of the new reality, and, in that regard, of the new obligations of the Security Council. One of the questions to be asked at present is why the United Nations has not so far been involved in the implementation of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 on international humanitarian law.”

    1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source

  3. “That decision means that the Security Council will start to be involved in the protection of civilians in armed conflict as an implementation mechanism of the international community to enforce international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, which until now, as stressed by previous speakers, have often been ignored, unsatisfactorily implemented, seriously violated and abused; their violators have not really been brought to justice. It is also of paramount importance that the permanent members of the Security Council have agreed with this course of action, which means - and this is very important - that they will be guided by Article 24, paragraph 1, of the United Nations Charter. In the twenty-first century, there will be no important distinction between international and internal armed conflicts.”

    1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source

  4. “The decision of the Security Council to convene an open meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, including the subject of international humanitarian law, should be seen as an important positive development and an important change by the Security Council and by the Organization as a whole, on the implementation of international humanitarian law. This includes the Geneva Conventions of 1949 - whose fiftieth anniversary was recently observed by many organizations, including by the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the International Institute of Humanitarian Law of San Remo - and the concept of human rights in armed conflict, as adopted in 1968 by the International Conference on Human Rights in its Proclamation of Teheran.”

    1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source

  5. “Allow me first to express my great satisfaction at seeing my old friend, the representative of the Netherlands, a country with which the Republic of Macedonia enjoys excellent relations, presiding over this session of the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. You will, of course, have the full support of my delegation, Sir, in your endeavour to see this debate end successfully and with important results. The views of my delegation coincide with those expressed by the representative of Finland, who spoke on behalf of the European Union.”

    1999-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4046Resumption1 (1999) · source

  6. “The main reason, or argument, against the use of the veto has been and is now that the Security Council under the United Nations Charter acts on behalf of the Member States, not of an individual Member State. In the case of UNPREDEP it should be noted quite strongly that the extension of its mandate is supported by all - I repeat, all - Member States except one, and that because of bilateral considerations, something that we all consider to be in full contradiction of the Charter of our Organization. I will end my statement by expressing the hope that the Council will adopt a resolution in support of the Secretary-General's recommendation, in favour of peace in the region, in favour of continuing the important and successful work of UNPREDEP. In Macedonia in such a situation we say that it is never too late to take a positive step.”

    1999-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3982 (1999) · source

  7. “At this moment, prevention of a new war in the Balkans is of utmost urgency and a very serious obligation of the Security Council under the Charter of the United Nations, in particular under Article 24, where the Council is requested, as I would like to underline, to act on behalf of the Member States. And I can safely state that the Member States fully support the extension of the mandate of the first successful preventive peacekeeping mission of the United Nations. Let me add a few words more on this. As you know very well, the veto right has been extensively discussed in our Organization, particularly in recent years. The Member States, with the exception of a few, are in favour of not exercising this right that has been entrusted to the permanent members of the Security Council.”

    1999-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3982 (1999) · source

  8. “There remain unacceptable options of Violence, of the use of force and of achieving something by military means and not through diplomatic and political means. I regret to say that the forces of peace, particularly in Kosovo, are weak, and it is of paramount importance that they be strengthened. In that human and political effort the United Nations and Member States of this Organization, individually or collectively, should take part - I repeat, should take part. In sum, the United Nations should not abandon the region, should not run from the troubles and should prevent the worst from happening. Extension of the mandate of UNPREDEP should be seen, therefore, as providing important support to the peace forces in the region. It should be seen as a must for our Organization.”

    1999-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3982 (1999) · source

  9. “Indeed, the Security Council should be pleased with the dedication that all the members of the mission have shown in carrying out the task entrusted to them. I am sure that this cooperation and the carrying out of this task will continue successfully in the period to come. Since I have the floor, I would like to say a few words about the situation in our region. My comments will contain nothing that is new to the members of the Council, but they are important for its records and for public opinion at large. The situation continues to be very difficult, dangerous and unpredictable, and it can be safely considered a serious threat to the peace and security of the Balkans. The possibility of a new bloody war in the Balkans should be considered a real one.”

    1999-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3982 (1999) · source

  10. “34) We are also pleased that the members of the Security Council during the process of consultations have supported the Secretary-General's recommendations. I would like to use this opportunity to underline that UNPREDEP is discharging its mandate successfully and that the cooperation with Macedonia and other international organizations is exemplary and good. I would like to express our satisfaction with the work of the present head of the mission, Mr. Valenzuela Marzo, and with his predecessor, Mr. Henryk Sokalski. I would also like to express the same satisfaction with the work of the Force Commander, Brigadier-General Ove Stromberg, and of course with all the military and civilian personal under their command.”

    1999-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3982 (1999) · source

  11. “The main reasons for the Council to decide in favour of extension are clearly spelt out in the letter of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Macedonia, Mr. Aleksandar Dimitrov, dated 29 January 1999, contained in document S/1999/108, and in the Secretary-General's report to the Council on the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force, contained in document S/1999/161 of 12 February 1999. We are pleased with the Secretary-General's recommendation contained in paragraph 34 of his report that "the Security Council may wish to consider extending the presence of UNPREDEP, with its existing mandate and composition, for a further period of six months until 31 August 1999". (5/1999/161, para.”

    1999-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3982 (1999) · source

  12. “Let me start by expressing my delegation's great satisfaction at seeing you, Sir, the Permanent Representative of Canada, a country with which the Republic of Macedonia has traditionally enjoyed excellent relations, presiding over the Security Council for the month of February. The Security Council will decide today whether the United Nations will continue with its very important contribution to peace and security in the region of my country, the Republic of Macedonia, in the currently troubled Balkans. At this moment, it can be argued at length that the contribution of the United Nations is more necessary than when the Security Council decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) last year. It is common knowledge why it should do so. I will avoid elaborating on that.”

    1999-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3982 (1999) · source

  13. “The future of Albania, like that of the other Balkan States, lies in its full integration in Europe. How soon this goal will be achieved depends on Albania itself and also on the position of the international community. The Republic of Macedonia would like to be a part of the international efforts that will enable neighbouring Albania to end the crisis and to enter a period of stability and development.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  14. “We hope that the next conference, to be held in Brussels in September of this year, will also be fruitful. At this point, I would like on behalf of my Government to express high appreciation to the Government of Italy for its leadership and readiness to help and act. All these positive developments have been greeted in my country with anticipation that the crisis in Albania will be over soon and that the new situation will make an important positive contribution to the development of the region as well. In this respect, of particular importance is the stated readiness of the Albanian Government to develop friendly and good neighbourly relations with all its neighbours and the realization of the provisions contained in the international agenda for Albania.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  15. “However, as co-sponsors of Security Council resolutions 1101 (1997) and 1104 (1997), we have supported the force's establishment from the beginning. And we would like to commend all States and organizations, and in particular the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), for their participation. We are pleased to note that the new President of Albania, Mr. Rexhep Mejdani and the newly elected Government, headed by the Prime Minster Fatos Nano, have started the democratization process and the stabilization and development of Albania, and that the multinational protection force under Italian leadership has fulfilled its mandate successfully. We would also like to note the importance of the results of the first international conference held on 31 July in Rome and the adoption of the draft international agenda for Albania.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  16. “And what was more important, at that particular moment when the Albanian population faced the most difficult crisis of food shortages, we started effectively delivering and distributing food to the regions bordering my country, which was very much welcome and appreciated by the Albanian citizens. We should recall that at that time there was no military, police or any other law-and-order force on the Albanian side and the contacts between the two countries were held on the level of local border communities and through bodies of the Red Cross. The Republic of Macedonia did not take part in the multinational protection force, in accordance with its principle of not participating in peacekeeping forces in neighbouring States.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  17. “For the Republic of Macedonia, as a neighbouring country, it is of huge importance that this process continues successfully. The support of the international community will be as important in the future as it has been up to now. Within the framework of its capabilities, my country will do its best to assist the new positive orientation of Albania. When the crisis erupted and endangered the stability of Albania and of the whole region, the Republic of Macedonia promptly started to send humanitarian aid. Within days the Government decided to offer its corridors for the delivery of international humanitarian assistance.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  18. “The Republic of Macedonia has been closely following the situation in Albania with concern and with hope that the crisis will be overcame speedily, without Violence, by the Albanians themselves, with the assistance of their neighbours and of the international community, including the Security Council, which quickly discharged its duty, in line with its obligation to act preventively. It is of paramount importance for Albania and for our region that Albania held democratic parliamentary elections, that the negative developments have been halted and that the process of settling the difficulties has started. In our View, Albania has managed to turn a difficult page of its history and to enter the period of non-violent transition, stabilization, and economic and democratic development.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  19. “The preventive tasks of the mission in the coming period will not be easier than what has been the case so far. The complex situation in our region and the difficulties in predicting precisely coming developments require the continuous and able coordination of all peace efforts in our region. In this regard, the capacity of the mission and its ability to perform the tasks it is best qualified for should be utilized thoughtfully and effectively. The mission should continue to act as an important United Nations preventive deployment force for peace in the region. Let me end this brief statement by expressing the satisfaction of my Government at the Council's decision to extend the mandate of the mission. My Government will, of course, continue to support it, and will cooperate closely with UNPREDEP, as it has up to now.”

    1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source

  20. “I am happy to note the broad recognition of the fact that the activities of UNPREDEP and its clear message greatly helped prevent the spillover of the Balkan war towards the south, and also the fact that it has been an important factor for stabilization in the region. In spite of the success of UNPREDEP and the stability of my country, the present negative developments in the region, particularly in Albania, have made the extension of UNPREDEP' s mandate an obvious necessity. We are pleased that the position of my Government coincided with the recommendation of the Secretary- General to extend the mission's mandate and that this position was supported by all members of the Security Council. I am sure that this common attitude will give strength to UNPREDEP's mission.”

    1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source

  21. “The decision of the Security Council to extend the mandate of UNPREDEP for a further six months due to the present situation in the Balkans will make it clear that the Council and the international community continue to support the preventive activities needed in our region and are thus supporting the forces of peace which are struggling against the forces of destruction - something that requires international support. From the start of the deployment of this preventive United Nations mission for peace, the Republic of Macedonia did its best to enable it to perform its duty successfully.”

    1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source

  22. “At the same time, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the Security Council for their positive attitude towards the present and future role of UNPREDEP in our region; to all the troop contributing countries for their continuous readiness to help; to the Secretary-General and his staff for their efforts to make UNPREDEP an important success story of our Organization; and, of course, to all the members of UNPREDEP for their dedication and high level of performance.”

    1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source

  23. “I would like to make a brief statement with regard to the draft resolution on the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) that the Council will adopt at this meeting. Before doing so, let me say how pleased I am to see you, the representative of the Republic of Korea - a friendly country to the Republic of Macedonia - presiding over the Security Council for this month.”

    1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source