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Cardenas

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first: 1993-04-20
most recent: 1995-12-21
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“With resolution 1004 (1995) we sought to remedy the consequences of one of these attacks, and to avoid worse ills by attempting to facilitate intervention by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), among other humanitarian organizations, whose presence has been made essential by this shameful situation. Unfortunately, once more today we are obliged to say to the Bosnian Serbs that free access to these areas is essential for all personnel of humanitarian agencies. The Serb party must meet this requirement. Otherwise, it will give credence to the grave accusations and suppositions concerning its possible serious and repeated violations of international humanitarian law in these areas.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“Mr. Cerdenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): The conflict in the Balkans has continued to grow qualitatively worse in a whirlwind that has swept away the resolutions of this Council and breached all the limits established by civilization. Meanwhile, as on other occasions, we in the Security Council are striving, given the circumstances, to prevent the deterioration of a situation created by the flagrant violation of established norms in this sphere. The unjustifiable attacks on the safe areas of Zepa and Srebrenica constitute yet another step towards the abyss. In our View, they also mark a fresh challenge to the decisions of the organized international community and a spectacle as cowardly as it is senseless.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3564 (1995) · source
“We must also point out something which, though obvious, must be reiterated: any political solution must be based on negotiation between the parties. But negotiations lose their character as such if the parties do not carry them out with basic good faith, fully respecting that principle with daily, tangible implementation.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“We hope that the Secretary-General will be in a position to communicate his ideas on this subject to us as soon as possible. We take the view that the mandate, and perhaps the very presence, of UNCRO must now be reconsidered in depth realistically, without losing sight of the need to prevent civilians from suffering indiscriminately more than they have already, particularly when refugees and displaced persons are involved. The figures indicating the magnitude of their tragedy are in this case enormous. Moreover, we expect the Government of Croatia, in accordance with what its Permanent Representative recently told the President of the Security Council, to have regard - and show that regard by deeds and by refraining from specific acts - to the extremely delicate nature of the current situation in the region of Eastern Slavonia.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“As we did in the informal consultations before the adoption of the resolution on which the Council has just voted, we take the view that the Government of Croatia must now tell the Council, in detail, of all the measures that we hope and expect will be taken quickly to bring to justice and punish with appropriate severity all those responsible for the attacks and unspeakable abuses against United Nations personnel. We are obliged to the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Croatia. In the circumstances of its submission, it is more than understandable that he had to await further developments before being in a position to suggest a course of action with regard to the mandate of the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia (UNCRO).”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“In drafting the resolution that the Council adopted a few moments ago, it proved particularly difficult to find words adequately to express the real indignation over the lamentable fact that troops of the peace-keeping forces with which the international community is trying generously to help the parties to resolve their conflicts - a generosity not adequately reciprocated - lost their lives as a result of deliberate action by members of one of these parties. We ask the Governments of the Czech Republic and the Kingdom of Denmark to accept our condolences at the irrational death of their soldiers during the recent massive Croat invasion of Sector South and Sector North.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): Once again we find ourselves, in the crisis affecting the Balkans, demanding the immediate halting of armed action on the part of a State - action which is clearly a violation of resolutions adopted by this Council. We are doing so - as so often in such instances - for, among other reasons, the purpose of avoiding silence by the Council being construed as a kind of tacit acceptance of a policy of fair accompli achieved by force. Working in such a context is even more difficult when the developments in question occur while there is a redoubling of negotiating efforts to secure a political settlement to the conflict.”
1995-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3563 (1995) · source
“We hope that the international community will continue to contribute to the peace process in Liberia, to alleviate the humanitarian situation of its suffering people and to help the forces of ECOMOG fully to discharge their mandate. It is our hope that the leaders of the various factions will now be able to deal squarely with the situation. They should not let this opportunity, which may be their last, elude them. They must heed their peoples and the combatants in Liberia who, tired of war, would surely welcome the speedy implementation of the peace process.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“The future of UNOMIL, as indicated in paragraphs 5 and 6, is entirely in the hands of the Liberian parties. We should like particularly to acknowledge the African countries that have provided troops for the Monitoring Group of ECOWAS (ECOMOG) and the positive role that that body has been playing through its efforts to establish peace, security and stability in Liberia. We are encouraging it to continue unfailingly to discharge its mandate and to undertake measures that would reinforce the embargo on the supply of weapons to Liberia. We also commend UNOMIL for they way in which it has accomplished its difficult tasks and encourage it to step up its cooperation with ECOMOG in the discharge of their respective mandates.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“However, this additional opportunity will merely be a repetition of the one that was offered in April. The lack of concrete progress in the political process and, which is even more serious, with regard to the cease- fire, the lack of harmonization in the policies and efforts of all the parties involved and the unfortunate continuation of the flow of arms to the country have now made it necessary to make international support conditional on the existence of real, concrete political will among the parties peacefully to resolve their differences and achieve national reconciliation. This is why the UNOMIL mandate is being renewed for a period of two and a half months, on the understanding that the parties will comply with the terms of paragraph 4 of the resolution.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“As a result of that summit, according to information provided by the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Ambassador Nyakyi - to whom we express our deep appreciation for the work he is doing - contacts between some of the Liberian factions and countries of the region have made progress, making possible an additional meeting of those factions in the near future. In this connection, we should like to emphasize the positive nature of the meeting held between the Nigerian authorities and Mr. Charles Taylor, the leader of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia. These positive signs give the impression that, finally, there may be a slight change in the factions' attitude to the conflict, and the Council therefore stands ready to provide the Liberian parties with a new opportunity.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“As a result of the current state of affairs the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, and violations of human rights persist. Indeed, those who are trying to alleviate difficulties in the field have themselves been victims of mistreatment. For all these reasons the Council is obliged, in this resolution, to reiterate identical appeals. Despite this, the convening of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit, while not entirely productive, resulted, in the view of the Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, in considerable progress towards an agreement on many of the outstanding issues. And the door was left open for the convening of another meeting of the Liberian parties.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): I should like first to convey to you, Sir, our great thanks for your excellent work as President of the Security Council and as Germany's representative to the Council. I should like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the situation in Liberia. We regret the sombre picture that it paints. Since the adoption of the Council's resolution in April the parties in Liberia have been unable to make any substantive progress in respect of almost any of the measures in that resolution that the Security Council urged them to take. We are referring to the installation of the Council of State, the re- establishment of the cease-fire and steps towards the implementation of the other provisions of the Accra agreement.”
1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source
“The Republic of Argentina, therefore, in the broadest spirit of friendship, urges the Israeli authorities, as a matter of due responsibility and prudence, to repeal or suspend this measure, in order to avoid any faits accomplis that, by their nature would have an adverse impact on the peace process at a time when it is vital to maintain enough credibility to deepen it. Now is a time to bolster hope and keep the dream alive. And we should not forget that in diplomacy there is no substitute for trust. In conclusion, the Republic of Argentina once again expresses its complete support for the peace efforts which are under way. Only success in those efforts will make it possible for the parties involved to live in peace and cooperation. It is with this conviction that we are making our appeal today.”
1995-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536 (1995) · source
“The Republic of Argentina, whose traditionally friendly relations with all the peoples of that region has been further deepened by the long-standing contribution of immigration from the area, strongly supports the peace process, whose objective it is to arrive at a permanent solution based on resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). For all those reasons, the Republic of Argentina considers that the latest measure taken recently by Israel to confiscate or expropriate lands in East Jerusalem is not in keeping with the spirit of the peace process now under way, including the Declaration of Principles. Furthermore, we feel, not without concern, that the implementation of this decision is likely to put the important achievements made thus far into jeopardy.”
1995-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536 (1995) · source
“This process moved forward when, in a significant and vital step on 13 September 1993, the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization signed the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements. A few months ago, that peace process was once again enriched by a significant event - the signing of the peace treaty between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Israel. The peace process is the negotiating framework that the international community must help to preserve so that all the parties to this conflict can continue to move forward in the quest to meet the aspirations of their peoples and, in this case, more specifically, those of the people of Israel and the Palestinian people.”
1995-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536 (1995) · source
“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council is once again considering the situation in the occupied Arab territories at the request of the League of Arab States and more particularly of Palestine, this time as the result of a decision taken by the Israeli authorities to confiscate or expropriate lands in East Jerusalem. The Arab-Israeli conflict which we are considering - and which is almost as old as the United Nations itself - has entered, since the process began in Madrid in 1991 and thanks to the courage and wisdom of the parties and to the good offices of the United States and the Russian Federation, the positive framework of the peaceful settlement of disputes, in what has come to be called, specifically, "the peace process".”
1995-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3536 (1995) · source
“At this time my delegation would like to express its complete solidarity with and sympathy for the French delegation as well as the members of the families and the friends of the soldiers who gave their lives while fulfilling a noble duty - so diametrically different from the assassins, who lack the most elementary morals.”
1995-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3521 (1995) · source
“If this is indeed the case we must very soon consider carefully the options available to us in the future. The Argentine Republic views the death of a United Nations soldier, whatever his nationality, in the same way and with the same sense of sorrow as it would the death of one of its own soldiers. In addition, we feel deep indignation at the cruel cowardliness with which the lives of the French soldiers were snuffed out. The parties to the conflict must understand that such acts are inadmissible and that those responsible deserve the international community's strongest rejection and condemnation and must shoulder their responsibility in keeping with the norms of international law. We hope that this will indeed be the case.”
1995-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3521 (1995) · source
“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): A few days ago the Security Council, with some sense of hope, adopted three resolutions that established new mandates for the United Nations presence in the former Yugoslavia. Today, on the other hand, the Council has just adopted resolution 987 (1995) because of the alarming, continuing and serious deterioration of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular, and in Croatia. The cowardly assassination of two French soldiers of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) must serve as a warning and must make us think about the future role of the United Nations in the conflict area. We have stated before, and we will continue tirelessly to state, that if the parties do not wish to help themselves the United Nations cannot do so in their place.”
1995-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3521 (1995) · source
“This, in a particularly complex issue, is another result of the tireless work of this body, which is entrusted with the maintenance of international peace and security, and of which the Republic of Argentina once more forms a part.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“In our work, we have had invaluable contributions from all members of the Council without exception, but we should like to make special mention of the contributions we received from the delegations of the United States, the United Kingdom, Oman and Rwanda, with whom we have worked together since the outset, and with whom we share absolutely identical views. In the final stage of the talks which culminated in the text we have adopted today, we should like to express our special recognition for the effective and open nature of the efforts and understanding of the delegation of France, which transcended the few differences between us.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“The exceptional regime the Council has approved today is of course addressed to all Iraqis, without exceptions or exclusions, and including, obviously, the minorities. Otherwise, it would be neither fair nor just. It is therefore the Council's intention to monitor the situation closely to ensure that there are no undue delays on the practical level. In addition, however, the Secretariat is expressly entrusted with supplementing as necessary the actions of the Iraqi authorities in such a way as to ensure efficiency in the implementation of the humanitarian objective motivating the Council. My delegation, like all delegations concerned at the situation of the Iraqi people, has had the honour to be the initiator of this resolution.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“Frankly, we hope that this will happen, because we sincerely hope and desire that Iraq, by triumphing over adversity and the trauma of the recent past, will be able to rejoin the international community. This is a world that, thank God, wants to live in peace. To do so, it must forgo threats and build its future on the tireless search for consensus. In the meantime, the Council has, by making available to Iraq mechanisms designed to meet the basic humanitarian needs of its people, assumed in full awareness and in deed the responsibilities incumbent on it. The responsibility for implementing those mechanisms now rests with the Iraqi authorities, by acting in cooperation with the Secretary-General and with the United Nations officials whom this Council has designated.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“Now is the time for moderation, but also for absolute realism and, as is frequently the case, a dose of patience. First and foremost it is time for action, since the objective of living in peace presupposes a responsible attitude, which is not nourished by rantings. In a word, confidence is based on conduct and can therefore be built only on consistency, respect, tolerance and, of course, time. The corollary is that it can be destroyed by threats, intolerance, aggressiveness or overweening pride. In other words, confidence is a picture that is built up step by step with stability, on the basis of everyday conduct. For Iraq, the priority of the hour should therefore be to continue working - consistently - to rebuild its credibility, to become predictable once again.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“The accumulated experience is thus being taken into account and this important instrument provided by the United Nations Charter within the framework of collective security is being strengthened. What we are beginning today is both a new course and a clear opportunity for Iraq to continue rebuilding its credibility, for whose destruction the Iraqi regime has been the sole responsible party. Strictly speaking, it should be recognized that this course began when Iraq, at the urging of this Council and as a consequence of the Council's actions, recently recognized, expressly and formally, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kuwait and the border separating Iraq from that other independent nation. When one emerges from a past without a future, the difficulties are clear but need not be insurmountable.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“None the less, efforts have been made to simplify it as far as possible without compromising the objective being pursued by the international community through the sanctions regime. This decision by the Security Council follows a growing trend in recent months to try to lessen the sufferings of the civilian populations of countries under sanctions. The Secretary-General, in his report "Supplement to an Agenda for Peace" (S/1995/ 1), describes sanctions' unintended effects. Previously, in the cases of the sanctions regimes established against Haiti and the former Yugoslavia, efforts were made, and are still being made in the second of these cases, to lessen the humanitarian impact of the sanctions.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“Its objective is to offer Iraq a flexible tool that would enable it to improve the precarious humanitarian situation of its people. The regime we are establishing here can in no way be interpreted as harmful to Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It allows Iraq to export $1 billion every three months, of which 30 per cent is earmarked for the Compensation Fund and the remainder for an account upon which Iraq will be able to draw, through a plan that must be worked out, for imports of a humanitarian character - foodstuffs, medicine and so forth - for its people. This regime requires for its implementation close cooperation between the Government of Iraq and the Secretary-General.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“The Argentine Republic has for some months now been expressing in the Security Council its concern over the humanitarian situation of the people of Iraq and, consequently, the need to seek to correct the situation. Therefore, my delegation proposed at the appropriate time the elaboration of a temporary, simple and flexible regime to replace the regime established under resolutions 706 (1991) and 712 (1991), which certainly had the same purpose but which, for various reasons, have never been implemented by the Government of Iraq. The present resolution, prepared first by the other co-sponsoring countries and then with the support of the entire Council, does nothing, however, that is detrimental to Iraq's eventual full compliance with all its obligations, which would lead to the lifting of the sanctions.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“Mr. Cardenas (Argentina) (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council has just adopted - unanimously - resolution 986 (1995), relating to the situation between Iraq and Kuwait. This resolution, which constitutes an exception to the sanctions regime to which Iraq is subjected, has a humanitarian objective: it is designed to alleviate the humanitarian situation of all the Iraqi people. It is worthwhile recalling in this context that the Republic of Iraq has been subjected for almost five years now to a set of sanctions imposed by the international community as a consequence of its invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 and its subsequent defiance of the entire international community. This sanctions regime is still in force because Iraq has not totally complied with its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
1995-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3519 (1995) · source
“"The Security Council requests the Secretary- General to continue to keep it fully informed of developments in Burundi. The 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/l995/5. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.25 p.m.”
1995-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3497 (1995) · source
“"In this context, the Security Council deeply deplores the pronouncements made by the leadership of one political party which calls for the withdrawal of the Prime Minister and the overthrow of his Government by all means available. "The Security Council denounces such attempts to threaten by way of intimidation the coalition Government which was established in line with the Convention of Government of 10 September 1994. It further condemns the extremist groups that continue to undermine the national reconciliation process. "The Security Council calls upon all parties and others concerned, in particular the national security forces, to refrain from committing acts of violence and to give support to the Government institutions established in line with the above-mentioned Convention.”
1995-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3497 (1995) · 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. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1995/76, which contains the text of a letter dated 25 January 1995 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Burundi to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. 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, which has been following closely developments in Burundi, has learned with concern that the situation in the country has deteriorated considerably over the last few days.”
1995-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3497 (1995) · source
“"The Security Council takes this opportunity to express its appreciation for the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General and his staff in this regard and commends UNIFIL's troops and troop-contributing countries for their sacrifices and commitment to the cause of international peace and security under difficult circumstances." This statement will be issued as a document of the The Security Council has thus concluded the present Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1995/4. stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3495 (1995) · source
“It reiterates its full support for the Taif Agreement and for the continued efforts of the Lebanese Government to consolidate peace, national unity and security in the country, while successfully carrying out the reconstruction process. The Council commends the Lebanese Government for its successful effort to extend its authority in the south of the country in full coordination with UNIFIL. "The Security Council expresses its concern over the continuing violence in southern Lebanon, regrets the loss of civilian life, and urges all parties to exercise restraint.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3495 (1995) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the full sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries. In this context, the Council asserts that any State shall refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. "As the Security Council extends the mandate of UNIFIL for a further interim period on the basis of resolution 425 (1978), the Council again stresses the urgent need for the implementation of that resolution in all its aspects.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3495 (1995) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Botswana, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Nigeria, Oman, Russian Federation, Rwanda, 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 974 (1995). 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 noted with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) (S/1995/66) submitted in conformity with resolution 938 (1994) of 28 July 1994.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3495 (1995) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/1995/45 and, in English only, S/1995/45/Corr.1, letter dated 16 January 1995 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary- General; and S/1995/58, letter dated 18 January 1995 from the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1995/81) before it. If I hear no 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.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3495 (1995) · source
“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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for the period from 21 July 1994 to 20 January 1995, document S/1995/66. Members of the Council have before them document S/1995/81, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”
1995-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3495 (1995) · source
“I thank the representative of Portugal for the kind words he addressed to my delegation, especially with regard to our work. There are no further speakers. On behalf of all my colleagues on the Security Council I should like to thank the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique for his presence here, to wish him a happy return to his country and, above all, to wish him all success in the task he is pursuing for his people. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 6.15 pm.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Portugal. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Egypt. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“the next speaker is the representative of Canada. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Brazil. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“We highlight and applaud the contribution to the Mozambican peace process made by the Organization of African Unity and by neighbouring countries. The Government of Mozambique will need to be tireless and determined in its reconstruction and development efforts; we are certain it can count on the necessary assistance and cooperation from the international community. In conclusion, I convey to President Chissano and to the Government and the entire people of Mozambique our best wishes for a bright, peaceful future; to that end, they can rely upon the friendship and cooperation of the Government and the people of my country. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“The new democracy will need to be strengthened. To that end, the parties concerned must pursue the process of national reconciliation based on a multi-party system and observance of democratic principles, making it possible to put in place lasting peace and political stability and to continue rebuilding the country. My Government wants to highlight the international community's positive efforts, coordinated by the United Nations, which provided decisive support and assistance to the peace process in Mozambique. We pay tribute to the leaders and personnel of the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ). Members will recall that my country had the honour of participating in the Operation, with its Air Force hospital.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“After 15 years of setbacks and struggle, it is clear that the determination to achieve peace and reconciliation has prevailed in Mozambique. The Argentine Republic commends the people of Mozambique for their civic maturity, their insight and their ability to leave behind a harsh past, look together to the future, and work towards that future. It is a future which, to be sure, will not be without its difficulties, but the positive involvement and effort of all members of Mozambican society will, we believe, make it possible to build that future successfully. The people of Mozambique deserve no less. We also hail all who have been involved in this process for their tolerance and flexibility - virtues sadly lacking nowadays - and for their political will to achieve the peace of which I have spoken.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Argentina. On behalf of my country and my delegation, may I say that the presence of Mr. Leonardo Santos Simao, Foreign Minister of Mozambique, honours us here today. We are most grateful for his informative statement and especially for his firm reaffirmation of his country's desire for tolerance and pluralism. His presence here is a symbol not only of peace, but also of the complexity of the efforts that have sometimes been required to achieve and maintain it. That is why we are particularly enthusiastic about taking part in this meeting of the Security Council, which does not often have the satisfaction of celebrating, as it is today, the establishment of a Government elected in its country's first democratic and pluralistic elections, as is the case with Mozambique.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source
“Catarina (Portugal) took the places reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (interpretation from Spanish): 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. The first speaker is His Excellency Mr. Leonardo Santos Simao, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique. On behalf of the Security Council, I welcome him and invite him to make his statement.”
1995-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3494 (1995) · source