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1999-09-30
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1999-09-30
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  1. “We recognize the importance of building and enhancing a close relationship with African countries. We fully support the intention of the European Union (EU) to hold a summit with African countries next year, and we align ourselves with the positions of the EU which will be presented by the representative of Finland later in this debate. Slovakia appreciates traditionally good relations and mutual cooperation with African countries. Entering the new millennium, we will continue enhancing our partnership with those countries in order to help Africa build its future. Slovakia stands ready to contribute to any efforts of the international community to respond positively and constructively to Africa's needs and to promote peace, sustainable development, human rights and good governance on this beautiful continent.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  2. “In that country the United Nations peacekeeping operation has failed, and the effort of the international community has also been brought to naught because of continued supply of weapons to UNITA. We are concerned that the sanctions of the Security Council are mostly violated by non-African countries, some of which even want to be recognized as contributors to international peace and security. Slovakia firmly adheres to all of the Security Council's decisions, including those on sanctions. As a future Chairman of the Wassenaar Arrangement for the control of the export of dual-use materials and technologies and conventional weapons, Slovakia would like to contribute to the effective work of the Arrangement and thus strengthen international and regional stability.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  3. “We share the View that better targeting of sanctions is needed in order to ensure that they will achieve their purpose with greater impact on political leaders and decision makers. In this regard, special attention should be paid to arms embargoes which can be a key instruments in the prevention of the flow of illicit arms and related materiel into zones of conflict or tension in Africa. Therefore, the United Nations and the international community must take all measures available to enforce effective implementation of a Security Council arms embargo, inter alia, through the identification of the sources of arms flows. A bitter example of the violation of an arms embargo is seen in Angola.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  4. “We recognize the problem of anti-personnel mines as a great burden to post-conflict rehabilitation and the promotion of sustainable development in afflicted regions. The commitment of Slovakia to the resolution of this issue is demonstrated not only by its ratification of the Ottawa Convention this year but also by its active participation in demining activities in peacekeeping operations. Slovakia is prepared to continue providing its skills, techniques and equipment in this regard. Specific situations require the application of specific measures, including sanctions imposed by the Security Council. The imposition of sanctions can be used as a measure of enforcement, but it should rather be used as a measure of prevention.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  5. “Furthermore, Slovakia is ready to contribute an engineering unit of 150 personnel for mine clearance activities in the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara and has also recently expressed its readiness to dispatch Slovak peacekeepers to a possible United Nations mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Speaking in terms of the number of troops per capita, Slovakia is among the leading troop-contributing countries. Moreover, in order to improve Africa's capacity for conflict prevention and resolution, Slovakia stands ready to contribute to this effort and to offer facilities at its Training Centre for Peacekeeping Operations, in particular providing training for engineering units.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  6. “A valuable example, in my view, has been set by Mozambique, not only in resolving its internal conflict but also in its determination to fight one of the most widespread diseases of conflicts on this continent, anti-personnel landmines. Since its establishment as an independent State in January 1993, Slovakia has participated in a number of United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa, as well as in other parts of the world. To date, nearly 3,000 Slovak peacekeepers have served under the United Nations flag in peacekeeping missions. On the continent of Africa, Slovakia has been actively involved in the United Nations Missions in Angola, Rwanda, the Uganda- Rwanda border region, Liberia and Sierra Leone.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  7. “We also greatly appreciate the diplomatic and mediation efforts of the President of Zambia, which facilitated the signing of the Ceasefire Agreement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has helped create positive conditions for a restoration of peace in the Great Lakes region. No doubt the peace process is not complete, and the cooperation and the assistance of the international community cannot stop after a restoration of peace. Durable results - lasting peace and development - cannot be achieved or maintained without adequate follow-up. A clear and smooth transition from peacekeeping operations to post-conflict peace-building is required. All factors needed for reconciliation, reconstruction and the creation of conditions for economic growth should be addressed and strengthened in order to prevent a resumption of the conflict.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  8. “We should recognize the important role that the African regional and subregional organizations - such as the OAU, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) - have played in addressing particular disputes and in carrying out peacekeeping missions in several African countries. We should provide them with the necessary financial and material resources. In this regard, Slovakia commends the activities of ECOWAS and, in particular, of the President of Togo leading to the signing of the Lome Peace Agreement, which has given new hope to the people of Sierra Leone.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  9. “In this respect, we have welcomed the determination of African leaders to promote democracy and the rule of law, as was recently stated at the thirty-fifth summit of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in Algiers. Only in an environment of good governance can countries ensure their stability and prosperity. Regional arrangements have already become an integral part of the common effort of the international community for maintaining peace and security in Africa. Slovakia welcomes and fully supports increasing cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and Africa with regard to peacekeeping. Peacekeeping operations still continue to play an indispensable role in resolving ongoing conflicts.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  10. “It is clear that an active and functional partnership between Africa and the international community is one of the key priorities for preventing and resolving conflicts and for helping Africa create an environment for the economic growth of its countries. The continued and increased assistance of the international community is also important for building and enhancing African peacekeeping capacity to handle crises. However, this cannot be a substitute for the responsibility of Africa itself. Africa must show the political will to seek political rather than military responses to problems and commit itself to the principles of good governance with strict respect for human rights and the rule of law.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  11. “Frederick Chiluba, President of the Republic of Zambia, on the situation in Africa, and all other activities which have taken place in order to help Africa seek peace and development. There is no doubt that in recent years the continent of Africa has made significant progress on its way to stability and prosperity. Despite certain achievements, however, at the threshold of the new millennium, Africa still remains afflicted and threatened by a great number of conflicts and tensions. Without an appropriate approach, those tensions can quickly be turned into new, devastating conflicts. Timely responses to and peaceful resolutions of disputes are essential for promoting durable peace and sustainable development in Africa.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source

  12. “I wish to begin by congratulating the Netherlands, and you personally, Sir, on your excellent conduct of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would like also to thank your predecessor, the representative of the Republic of Namibia, for his effective leadership of the Security Council during the month of August. Slovakia welcomes the initiative of the Netherlands to convene this important meeting on Africa in a timely manner, and considers it to be a very promising step towards a final solution of the pending problems of Africa. Slovakia warmly welcomes the Secretary-Generals recent report on progress in promoting durable peace and sustainable development in Africa. We also appreciate the briefing held last week by Mr.”

    1999-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption2 (1999) · source