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1. “I shall also mention, as was done earlier by the Ambassador of Mexico, the special contribution by the United Nations Moderator of the Peace Talks, Mr. Jean Arnault. It is natural that the Guatemalan parties turned to the United Nations to ask it to supervise the implementation of these agreements. Obviously, if we wish to express congratulations and good wishes, it is first and foremost to the people of Guatemala that we should address ourselves. The United Nations Mission for the Verification of Human Rights and of Compliance with the Commitments of the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights in Guatemala (MINUGUA) has already been entrusted by the General Assembly with supervising those aspects of these agreements which relate to human rights.”

   1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source

2. “Mr. Dejammet (France) (interpretation from French): The signing of the peace Agreement in Guatemala on 29 December will go down in the history of Central America. The conflict in Guatemala, the oldest in the area, had been going on for more than 40 years. The settlement of the conflict is the culmination of a process that began in Esquipulas in 1987. That has made it possible to arrive at a settlement of the conflicts in the other countries of the region, particularly in El Salvador and Nicaragua. The United Nations has played a central role in this process. The United Nations assumed this role successfully in Guatemala through the negotiation of various agreements which constituted the framework for peace. Particularly sincere tribute is due to the efforts of the Secretary-General.”

   1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source

3. “We participated with the group of "Friends of the Secretary-General for Haiti" in drawing up the draft resolution submitted to the Council, which sets a timetable for the deployment, conduct and the end of this Mission. France, therefore, will vote in favour of this text. We are pleased to hail the extra effort that Canada has agreed to make to maintain the level of the troops participating in the operation. We recognize, of course, that the major responsibility falls to the Government and the people of Haiti and we are pleased yet again to hail the efforts made by the Haitian nation. Those efforts deserve our continuous assistance to the Haitian authorities on the courageous and democratic path they have chosen. France, as I have just said, will therefore be pleased to vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”

   1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

4. “This progress is praiseworthy and is due to the efforts of the Haitian authorities and the support of the United Nations. But it is still fragile. The National Police continues to suffer from a lack of personnel, professionalism, equipment and management. The Haitian National Police must cope with the double challenge of rising common crime and the continuing activity of small political factions that, unfortunately, remain determined to threaten democracy. That is why France immediately heeded the appeal of President Preval to the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of UNSMIH beyond 30 November and supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General, which is in line with the request of President Preval.”

   1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

5. “Since the adoption on 28 June 1996 of Security Council resolution 1063 (1996) creating the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH), real progress has been made in strengthening the Haitian National Police. That progress is highlighted in the report the Secretary-General has submitted. In particular, we note the arrival of new police personnel, a more rational geographical deployment, improved logistical methods that will afford the police greater visibility and mobility and, lastly, better-trained police officers and a clear and better-applied code of conduct. Such progress in structure and method has begun to be reflected in the field by an improvement in Haitian security. The acts of Violence that marked the months of July, August and September have abated. Successes have been recorded in the fight against crime.”

   1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

6. “Mr. Dejammet (France) (interpretation from French): The United Nations operation in Haiti is one of the great recent successes of the Organization. It has allowed for a consolidation of that country's transition to democracy by assisting the Government to form a public force respectful of legality and capable of maintaining public order and security. The task undertaken by the United Nations was not an easy one. Indeed, the restoration of a State of law in a country that had little recent experience of democracy required making a clean sweep of the former military and police structures. This is why the effort to set up a democratic institutional framework in Haiti would have been inconceivable without the accompaniment and support of the United Nations.”

   1996-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3721 (1996) · source

7. “We are pleased to note that this proposal has been formally endorsed, and on the terms I have just cited, by the Organization of African Unity. The Security Council - in the draft resolution that is before us and of which France is a sponsor - has once again emphasized the need for such a conference. The Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Raymond Chretien, has been mandated by resolution 1078 (1996) to speed up preparations. We hope that the Special Envoy's efforts, as well as our own, will allow for the early convening of this conference. It is the only truly peaceful and reasonable means for finally, as each of us hopes, bringing about the reign of peace and understanding in the Great Lakes region.”

   1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

8. “But I have also heard measured and responsible comments. It is this exchange of views that allows us to hope that dialogue among the countries of the region will be fully resumed and that understanding and reconciliation will replace incomprehension, psychosis and devastation. We can also work together for reconciliation - a hope that was expressed earlier by one of us at this table. Europe has known its share of war, and now it is experiencing a period of reconciliation and pacification. Why not do for Africa, through an international conference, what was done for Europe, which restored peace to devastated areas? That is why the French Government, as everyone is well aware, has repeatedly called for the convening of an international conference on peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region.”

   1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

9. “The multinational force will be in place for a maximum period of four months, which can be reduced if the Council so decides. The force should be followed by another operation, most likely a United Nations operation, whose mandate will be specifically to pursue the humanitarian work that will begin in the next few days. We hope that all of these efforts will provide such help as is necessary to stabilize the region and to begin, finally to bring about a lasting solution to the problems that have afflicted the Great Lakes region for more than two years now. But everyone has become aware of the need to deal with all the region's problems at the negotiating table, with the support of all interested countries. I have heard at that table rather passionate arguments - an understandable emotional reaction to a great deal of injustice.”

   1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

10. “The objective of this force is also to facilitate the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons; indeed, the ultimate goal is the free return of refugees and displaced persons to their country and region of origin. The establishment of this multinational force would not have been possible if Canada had not made the courageous decision to agree to lead it and to begin preparations to that end. As others have done and will do, we commend Canada's generous offer, which, we are pleased to say, will bring together under its command several American, European and African contingents. France is particularly concerned that resources be provided to the Africans so that they can fully participate in this humanitarian mission. It is for this reason that we have continued to call for consultations with the Organization of African Unity.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

11. “Resolution 1078 (1996), which was adopted on 9 November 1996, actively committed Member States urgently to make the necessary preparations for the formation of this force. That resolution marked the starting point for the mobilization of the international community. The draft resolution that we shall adopt today will finally authorize the establishment of this multinational force, and we hope that its first elements will be deployed over the next few days. This force, in which France will participate, has a strictly humanitarian mandate. Its principal mission is to allow the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance for refugees and displaced persons and, to this end, to promote the return to eastern Zaire of the humanitarian organizations.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

12. “Mr. Dejammet (France) (interpretation from French): The countries of the Great Lakes region are threatened by a humanitarian catastrophe. The disturbances that have taken place in eastern Zaire have caused the exodus of 1.2 million refugees and displaced persons. Humanitarian agencies have left the region. Since the beginning of these tragic events, the French Government has called for an urgent response from the international community. It proposed the deployment in eastern Zaire of a multinational force for strictly humanitarian purposes. On 7 November 1996 the Secretary-General sent a letter to the Security Council recommending the deployment of such an operation. The Organization of African Unity came out in favour of such a project.”

    1996-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3713 (1996) · source

13. “France is among the major suppliers of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and intends to continue its assistance in this field. For this purpose we are in constant contact with the French non-governmental organizations which have remained on site, as they have, with great courage, during the worst hours of the history of Afghanistan. The French delegation hopes that the activities of these non- governmental organizations will continue unhindered, as these organizations have carried out in the past and continue to carry out an indispensable humanitarian role in Afghanistan.”

    1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source

14. “My country supports the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and his efforts to help bring about a ceasefire and the commencement of negotiations between the Afghan parties, and I echo the praise of the efforts already carried out by the United Nations in this field. The continuation of the conflict in Afghanistan, as we are well aware, is creating fertile soil for terrorist activities. This is yet another reason for the international community to intensify its efforts towards a settlement of this issue. France expresses its concern regarding respect for human rights in Afghanistan, particularly, as others have stated here this morning, regarding the treatment of women both in education and in professional activities. However, it is the Afghan population that remains the primary victim of the fighting.”

    1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source

15. “It hopes to see, as many others have already stated here, the formation of a Government of national unity. The alternation of alliances and counter- alliances in Afghanistan, which was described a few minutes ago as a "kaleidoscope" (supra, p. 95), confirms that this conflict cannot be resolved through weapons but only through a political settlement based on an equitable understanding that respects the interests of all. This requires that all interference cease. France's relationship with Afghanistan is a long-standing one. It is a deep and rich relationship, particularly in the cultural area. This is where my country ardently hopes to contribute to achieving the goal of reconciliation and to a political solution to this conflict. We respect the energy and courage of the Afghan people.”

    1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source

16. “The Council called upon all States to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of Afghanistan and requested those in a position to do so to take all steps to promote peace and stability in that country. The Council reaffirmed its commitment to the full sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan. The situation in Afghanistan today shows that the Council's appeals have not been heard. Today, as in the past, war has descended upon this country, a war of attrition in which offensives alternate with counter-offensives. This war endangers peace and stability in the entire region, hence the initiative taken by the countries of the region. France does not intend to take the side of any of the forces in this conflict. It calls for a ceasefire and for dialogue with a view to national reconciliation.”

    1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source

17. “The French delegation appreciates the initiative of the Russian Federation and the other delegations that called for a public Security Council debate on the situation in Afghanistan. The recent developments in the situation in that country justify the Security Council holding such a debate. On several occasions, in particular in the presidential statements of 15 February and 28 September 1996, the Security Council has set out the principles for achieving a peaceful settlement of the conflict. The Council demanded that the Afghan parties put an end to the hostilities, put aside their differences and cooperate with the United Nations Special Mission.”

    1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source

18. “It would support any draft resolution acceptable to the members of the Southern African Development Community, who are interested above all in a final settlement to the Angolan conflict.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

19. “For all these reasons, France is in favour of the Council's renewing, for a period of just two months, the mandate of UNAVEM. III, which remains in Angola as a guarantor of peace and stability. France would also like the Council, in the draft resolution it is to adopt between now and 11 October, to take an unambiguous stand in cautioning UNITA. The French delegation is therefore prepared to give favourable consideration to the proposals submitted to it by the SADC ministerial delegation, including those on the strong warning that, under certain conditions, the imposition of sanctions might be considered. It goes without saying that the French delegation is also prepared to take into consideration the views of Member States which bear particular responsibility for this item.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

20. “Savimbi's group to make a priority of fulfilling the military commitments it agreed to quite a few months ago. We have of course taken note with satisfaction of the new commitments UNITA recently made to discharge its obligations. We earnestly hope that this time we will not be disappointed and that this will be made clear by Mr. Jonas Savimbi's actions in the months to come. We earnestly hope, of course, for a meeting between President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi. In this regard, we note that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Maitre Blondin Beye, is present in this Chamber, and we would like to commend the tireless efforts he has made to carry out successfully the peace mission in Angola entrusted to him by the United Nations.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

21. “To support these hopes, the international community has committed substantial resources. The United Nations has deployed in the country what is the largest peacekeeping operation now under way. This is why it is imperative that all these efforts succeed. It is this determination to succeed which today leads us here in the Council to state once again our concerns. The Government of Angola - and we should like to commend it most earnestly for this - has made praiseworthy efforts to meet, sometimes in advance, the obligations incumbent upon it pursuant to the Lusaka Protocol. This attitude, unfortunately, has not been adopted by UNITA. The French delegation deeply deplores the repeated delays in UNITA's fulfilment of the obligations it has entered into. We call once again on Mr.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

22. “In a decade, immense progress has been achieved thanks to the determination of those who have succeeded in building a better future for themselves and for all of Africa. The United Nations has contributed actively to this development, and as a result, first Namibia and then South Africa and Mozambique have had to go through radical and positive changes, as also happened in other countries in the region. Today we venture to hope that Angola, in turn, is on the way to joining this group of States that have courageously turned a page in their history. In Angola a complex process has been going on for several years now. It has been interrupted on several occasions. All hopes today are pinned on the full and complete implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, which was signed by the Angolan Government and UNITA on 15 November 1994.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

23. “Mr. Dejammet (France) (interpretation from French): The French delegation would like first of all to welcome the ministerial delegation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), which requested the holding of this debate. We have listened very attentively to the statements made the by the members of that delegation, who represent the countries of the region. The French delegation shares the concerns the Ministers have just expressed. We understand that these Ministers are expressing the desire, as they stated with such great conviction, to promote within SADC both development and democracy in southern Africa. Nearly 10 years ago southern Africa was still devastated by war and exclusionism.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

24. “In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1069 (1996). 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 12 noon.”

    1996-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3686 (1996) · source

25. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members have before them the report of the Secretary- General pursuant to Security Council resolution 1043 (1996), documents S/1996/472 and Addendum 1. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/1996/601, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (5/1996/601) 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.”

    1996-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3686 (1996) · source

26. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Croatia, 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. Drobnjak (Croatia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1996-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3686 (1996) · source

27. “"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 Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1996/33. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.55 am.”

    1996-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3685 (1996) · source

28. “"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. 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.”

    1996-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3685 (1996) · source

29. “"The Security Council has noted with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) of 20 July 1996 (S/1996/575) submitted in conformity with resolution 1039 (1996) of 29 January 1996. "The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the full sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries. In this context, the Council asserts that all States 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.”

    1996-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3685 (1996) · source

30. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1996/599) 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. In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1068 (1996). Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council.”

    1996-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3685 (1996) · source

31. “The Security Council will now begin 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, document S/1996/575. Members of the Council also have before them document S/l996/599, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1996/566, which contains the text of a letter dated 18 July 1996 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”

    1996-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3685 (1996) · source

32. “"The Security Council reiterates its full support for regional mediation efforts, including those of former President Nyerere and the Organization of African Unity. "The Security 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/ 1996/32. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 6.40 pm.”

    1996-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3684 (1996) · source

33. “The Council stresses that the present situation in Burundi requires utmost restraint and calls upon all concerned to refrain from any actions and statements which could provoke further escalation of the crisis. "The Security Council calls upon all Burundian parties and leaders to halt all violence and engage immediately in concerted efforts to achieve a lasting national settlement and reconciliation. The Council stresses their responsibility to protect the lives of all persons, including President Ntibantunganya, Prime Minister Nduwayo and members of their government, and expects them to maintain democratic institutions and to enter into negotiations for a peaceful resolution of the crisis.”

    1996-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3684 (1996) · source

34. “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 regrets that both civilian and military leaders of Burundi did not resolve their differences through established constitutional mechanisms and condemns the actions that led to the overthrow of constitutional order in Burundi. "The Security Council calls upon all Burundian leaders to respect the Burundi constitution and the will of the people of the country. The Council urges the military leaders of Burundi to restore constitutional government and processes, including the continuation of the elected National Assembly and civil institutions and respect for human rights.”

    1996-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3684 (1996) · source

35. “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. Ndikumana (Burundi) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    1996-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3684 (1996) · source

36. “At the outset of the meeting, I should like, on behalf of the Security Council, to express deep sympathy to the Government and people of the United States of America in connection with the tragedy they experienced as a result of the bombing incident at the Olympic Games in Atlanta early on Saturday morning. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Burundi The President (interpretation from French): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Burundi, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”

    1996-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3684 (1996) · source

37. “There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 6.35 p.m.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

38. “The French delegation, moreover, attaches great importance to the resolution's appeal to all States which have not yet done so to ratify the Protocol adding article 3 his and to implement it pending its entry into force. The resolution adopted by the Security Council thus makes an essential contribution to the strengthening and consolidation of international law, which we hope will prevent any repetition of events such as those we witnessed last February. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

39. “The ICAO Council was right to recall these rules and to appeal for the ratification of the Protocol adding article 3 bis. The resolution adopted today by the Council, which my delegation supported, is completely consistent with the results of ICAO's work. It notes a fact that no one disputes: the shooting down of two civil aircraft on 24 February violated the principle of the non-use of weapons against civil aircraft in flight. It also clearly recalls the principle that every State has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory and the principle that each Contracting State shall take appropriate measures to prohibit the use of any civil aircraft registered in that State for any purpose inconsistent with the aims of the Chicago Convention.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

40. “The first is that these events occurred in a context of tension caused by repeated violations of Cuban airspace in previous months. The second is that weapons were deliberately used against unarmed civil aircraft without prior recourse to procedures that would have made it possible to divert these planes and avoid the fatal outcome. The resolution adopted by the ICAO Council recalls rules applicable to this case. These are those codified in the Protocol adding article 3 bis to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This article lays down the basic principle of the non-use of weapons against civil aircraft in flight. It also formulates several principles aimed at protecting States against the effects of the use of civil aircraft for purposes inconsistent with the aims of the Convention.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

41. “The events of 24 February - the shooting down of two civil aircraft by the Cuban Air Force, leading to the deaths of four persons - prompted a strong emotional reaction expressed in the Security Council's presidential statement of 27 February. Beyond the emotions, two imperatives arose: to establish the facts and to recall the rules, respect for which should guarantee that a tragedy of this kind will not reoccur. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has already helped to meet these goals. The report of the investigation undertaken by the Secretary General of that organization describes the chain of events that led to the incidents of 24 February. Two points have emerged with particular clarity.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

42. “I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1996/596. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Botswana, Chile, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea- Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: China, Russian Federation The President (interpretation from French): The result of the voting is as follows: 13 votes in favour, none against and 2 abstaining. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1067 (1996). I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

43. “I thank the representative of Viet Nam for the kind words he addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

44. “Against this background, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, faithful to its policy of peace, independence, friendship and cooperation with all countries of the world, appeals to both parties - the Republic of Cuba and the United States of America - to demonstrate great wisdom and endeavour to improve their bilateral relations and resolve their disputes peacefully, which would contribute to the maintenance of peace and the promotion of cooperation in this region and in the rest of the world. That is the opinion which my delegation wishes to present to the Council on the subject of this unfortunate incident. The President (interpretation from French): I thank the representative of the Lao People's Democratic Republic for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Viet Nam.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

45. “In the View of our delegation, this unfortunate incident is but a sad reflection of the difficult relations that have existed for more than three decades between the Republic of Cuba and the United States of America. It seems that the two countries have not yet exhausted all available means to try to resolve their problems. Lack of mutual trust generally predominates in their relations. The international community can only be alarmed by this situation which benefits neither party, but, on the contrary, jeopardizes the legitimate interests of both peoples. It is true that, as we said earlier, the question before us is extremely complicated, but we also know that it is not insoluble. Provided that there is true political will on the part of the parties to the conflict, the desired end can surely be attained.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

46. “The world knows that the question now before the Council is not an easy one. On the contrary, it is delicate and particularly complex. Nevertheless, we are of the firm opinion that in all circumstances every country or sovereign State has the right and the sacred duty to defend its independence and territorial integrity if it considers that these are threatened or violated. This is the simplest and most elementary exercise of international law. However, given that at this stage a multitude - I stress, a multitude - of technical questions have not yet been clarified, we do not believe that there are yet grounds to resolve the substance of the question: knowing who is responsible for this incident, how it took place, and why.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

47. “In short, these violations were committed on numerous occasions, even though those responsible had been repeatedly warned that Cuban patience had its limits and that those incursions would no longer be tolerated. According to Cuban authorities, all means of persuasion to prevent acts of this kind had thus been exhausted. That is why the Government of Cuba decided to put an end to the flights, which jeopardized Cuban sovereignty and endangered the lives of Cuban citizens. My country, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, has followed this unfortunate incident very closely. We listened very attentively to the explanations offered by the Cuban Government to the international community. We profoundly regret the loss of life that resulted from this incident, and it is our sincere wish that this should never recur.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

48. “A Cuban Air Force plane then flew towards them, forcing them by its presence to leave the area. The planes in question then flew north. Again according to Cuba, at 1.21 pm. one of the planes again headed towards Cuba, despite the fact that it had been warned by Havana air traffic control that it was exposing itself to great risk should it decide to intrude into this zone. In addition to the violations of airspace and territorial waters, Cuba referred to the introduction, by groups of people of Cuban origin based in Florida, of weapons and explosives into its territory, and to the dispatch of commandos to spread violence in various regions of the country.”

    1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

49. “The Lao delegation also wishes to thank most sincerely all the members of the Council for granting our request to participate in this important discussion of the question before the Council. In the note from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs of 26 February 1996, the Government of Cuba informed the world that on 24 February 1996, between 3.21 pm. and 3.28 p.m., two Cessna aircraft which had taken off in Florida had been shot down by aircraft of the Cuban Air Force when they were again violating the airspace above Cuban territorial waters at a distance of 8 to 12 kilometres to the north of the beach of Baracoa, west of Havana. In the same note the Government of Cuba also stated that earlier, between 10.15 am. and 11.27 a.m., three aircraft of the same type had violated Cuban airspace and territorial waters.”

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50. “I thank the representative of Colombia for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement. Mr. Kittikhoun (Lao People's Democratic Republic) (interpretation from French): Like other speakers, I wish at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. Aware as I am of your skills and broad experience in international affairs, I believe that the Council's work will be fruitful. I also wish to congratulate the Permanent Representative of Egypt for his outstanding work in guiding the Council's business last month.”

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