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first: 1995-07-31
most recent: 1998-06-15
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“The German Government is currently discussing with the United Nations Secretariat pragmatic options for the release of German equipment for further use in Rwanda. Germany will vote for the adoption of the draft resolution.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“In his last report on UNAMIR, the Secretary-General announced, in response to a request made by the Security Council that he would shortly submit recommendations to the General Assembly regarding non-lethal UNAMIR equipment that can be released for use in Rwanda. This intention is fully in line with the purpose of the draft resolution; the release of UNAMIR equipment will be a contribution to the rehabilitation efforts in Rwanda. The General Assembly will have to decide on the scope of this measure. This decision will be taken on the basis of existing rules and regulations. It is our hope, however, that the decision will also take into account the tremendous needs of Rwanda in this respect.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“Individual Governments and organizations other than the United Nations are called upon to continue their own efforts in assisting Rwanda. Germany has in the past made its contribution, totalling about $200 million. I gratefully acknowledge the thanks of our Rwandese colleagues. Germany will also do its utmost to help in the future. We welcome the fact that remaining elements of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda will, prior to their withdrawal, contribute to the protection of the International Tribunal for Rwanda. After their withdrawal new arrangements will need to be agreed upon.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“The maintenance of a United Nations office will allow the United Nations to support, in a coordinated manner, what the Government of Rwanda is doing to promote national reconciliation, strengthen the judicial system, facilitate the return of refugees and rehabilitate the country's infrastructure. In this context, we stress the importance of the Human Rights Field Operation in Rwanda, which constitutes a true confidence-building measure. The inclusion of the present United Nations radio station in the United Nations office will also contribute to the continued dissemination of constructive information. The present United Nations communications system will continue to operate in the framework of the United Nations office, and thus offer much-needed support for those involved in the reconstruction of Rwanda.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“At that time it seemed to us that after this date there would not be much scope for United Nations peace-building activities in Rwanda. In the meantime, in his letter (S/l996/176/annex) of 1 March 1996 addressed to the Secretary-General, the Rwandese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation clearly stated the need for what he rightly calls "post-genocide peace building". Germany welcomes his statement. It enabled the Security Council to draft the draft resolution before us, which is based on Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter. The draft resolution is a response to the fact, that despite all the progress made, much remains to be done in Rwanda, and that the assistance of the international community continues to be needed in this regard.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“At the same time, we think it is appropriate today, when the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda comes to an end, to pay tribute to all those who have served in and supported this mission. We also acknowledge the work done by Ambassador Khan, the Secretary General's Special Representative, and his staff. The many hours the Council has spent in the past discussing the situation in Rwanda would not have borne very much fruit had not the men and women in the field done their duty, and often more than that. The relationship between the Government of Rwanda, the United Nations and the international community in a broader sense has not always been easy. After intensive discussions with Rwanda, the Council decided in resolution 1029 (1995) that UNAMIR should be withdrawn from Rwanda after 8 March 1996.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“Germany of course supports the statement Italy made on behalf of the European Union, and I do not wish to duplicate it. In his last report on UNAMIR the Secretary-General says: "When Rwanda emerged from civil war and genocide with the establishment of the Government of National Unity on 19 July 1994, conditions in the country were nothing short of disastrous." (S/1996/I49, para. 41) We fully agree with his assessment. It therefore comes as a relief that the Secretary-General goes on to say: "Today, conditions in Rwanda are returning to normal". (Ibid., para. 42) We also agree with him that this progress has been achieved essentially through the efforts of the people of Rwanda.”
1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source
“What happens in Burundi will have repercussions beyond the country's borders and, depending on what road it takes, may pose a threat to the stability of the whole region or reinforce it. Preparations for convening a Regional Conference for Peace, Security and Development in the Great Lakes Region should therefore be intensified. Today, the Council will vote on the draft resolution concerning the situation in Burundi. For the reasons stated, Germany strongly supports this draft resolution and will vote in favour of it.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“It is the responsibility of the Burundi parties to do everything they can to achieve a peaceful settlement. But they are not alone. Efforts are being made to help bring about the settlement by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, by the Organization of African Unity, by the European Union, which has just nominated a special representative for the Great Lakes region, by former Presidents Nyerere and Carter and by the other facilitators appointed by the Cairo Conference. This long list of facilitators alone shows how difficult the situation is. Governments, in their bilateral contacts, also support efforts to bring about a peaceful solution. My Government is among them. The economic recovery of Burundi, with the assistance of the international community, will only be possible in a peaceful and stable environment.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“Burundi needs serious and comprehensive dialogue leading to a permanent political settlement and national reconciliation. This is not an easy task under the prevailing circumstances. But it is not impossible either. The signatories of the Convention of Government have agreed to a national debate. This should be the framework for the much-needed dialogue. Dialogue will not be possible in a violent environment. Therefore, all parties, including and particularly those who hold extremist positions, are called upon to refrain from acts of violence. Furthermore, the dissemination in Burundi of propaganda which incites hatred must stop. The radio waves in Burundi should be used to promote reconciliation and dialogue, and to relay constructive information.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The Secretary-General goes on to say that he has done so in the conviction that the situation in the country is desperately serious. It is therefore most appropriate, Mr. President, that you have provided an opportunity to the members of the Council and to the general membership of the United Nations to express their views on the situation in Burundi and to discuss what the international community should do. As members know, Germany strongly supports this increase in transparency. Even if the situation at present is somewhat calmer, our deep concern remains. We are concerned at the acts of violence. We are concerned at the incitement to ethnic hatred. We are concerned that the situation might escalate. We are concerned at the humanitarian situation.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I want to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. Your proven skills, your realistic attitude and the down-to-earth way in which you conduct business make us look forward to working successfully under your guidance. Let me take this opportunity also to convey our gratitude and our appreciation to Ambassador Albright for her very effective way of presiding over the Security Council, which helped us through 29 days - and one long night - of February. Germany supports fully the statement Italy has made on behalf of the European Union. As the Secretary-General has pointed out, his recent report of 15 February 1996 represents the fourth time in less than seven weeks that he has brought the issue of Burundi to the attention of the Security Council.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“It must be made clear, however, that such assistance will be forthcoming only if both parties provide concrete proof of their will for peace: they must meet their obligations under the Lusaka agreement and respect the agreed timetable for its implementation. Finally, I should like to express my country's concern about UNAVEM's financial situation. In his report, the Secretary-General points out that $26.4 million in assessed contributions to UNAVEM. remained outstanding at the end of last year. This situation constitutes a serious threat to UNAVEM's ability to carry out its mandate; I shall not dwell on peace-keeping operations in general, which are being severely compromised by the lack of funds resulting from unpaid contributions. It is of the utmost importance that all Member States pay their assessed contributions in full and on time.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“At this point in the peace process, however, it is important for UNITA to understand that any further progress will depend on its willingness to keep step with the Government and to make the appropriate efforts to implement the Lusaka Protocol. The international community will not understand any further delay in the quartering process. UNITA promised to quarter 16,500 troops by 8 February 1996. Mr. Savimbi repeated this pledge on the occasion of your visit, Madam President, to Angola. Fulfilment of this pledge by the promised date will be proof of UNITA's political will to move towards peace: this is a cornerstone of the peace process. In addition, UNITA must release all prisoners. Angola will be dependent on international assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of its national economy.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“Germany calls on the Angolan Government and UNITA to adhere to the Lusaka Protocol and to the timetable agreed upon on 12 January 1996 by both parties regarding the implementation of their obligations. These include, in particular, strict adherence to the cease-fire agreement; ending all hostile actions and human rights violations; beginning coordinated demining activities; and refraining from obstructing or endangering UNAVEM. III troops or humanitarian deliveries. In this context, it is very important that UNAVEM. III radio be given access to the air waves. Also, further efforts must be made to integrate UNITA contingents into the national army. UNITA personnel must also participate in the country's administration.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“At the same time, we recognize that the Angolan Government has in recent months made greater efforts to fulfil its obligations arising from the Lusaka Protocol. We welcome, in particular, the withdrawal of government forces from advanced positions, the beginning of the quartering of its rapid reaction police and the release of all registered prisoners. We call on the Angolan Government to continue in this vein, and we appeal to UNITA to renew its efforts to meet its obligations as well. Following recent setbacks and the deterioration of mutual trust, we support any confidence-building measures that may restore the climate of confidence. A further meeting between President dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi in the near future may be a first step towards renewed trust.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“III) should enhance the transparency of our work and provide valuable input. In this context, Germany fully supports the statement Italy has just made on behalf of the European Union. Let me also thank the Secretary-General for his valuable report, which is the basis of our deliberations. At the outset, both parties in Angola have to be reminded that the inconsistent pace of the peace process in recent months has given rise to some doubts as to the will for peace on both sides. The parties must know that the international community expects them to do their utmost in order to consolidate peace in Angola. I am sure there will be no United Nations peace-keeping operation in Angola after February 1997.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“On behalf of my delegation, I too would like to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We have full confidence in your leadership, and are convinced that your great skill will serve you well in conducting our business and will serve us well; we will profit from it. We also wish to commend your predecessor, Sir John Weston, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, for the way in which he effectively and resourcefully led the Council's business last month. My Government is extremely pleased that we again have the occasion to deal with a matter before the Security Council in this open forum and to hear the point of view of all interested Member States. This discussion on the situation in Angola and on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“This is a position that has been advocated by Germany throughout our consultations. We are confident that the intention of this draft resolution is quite clear to all the parties concerned. Its purpose is to bring to justice those responsible for a criminal act which flagrantly violated national and international law and could have had most serious effects for the stability of the entire region. We therefore appeal to the Government of Sudan to fully comply with this resolution. Germany will vote in favour of the adoption of the draft resolution.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“The action taken by the OAU, and today by the United Nations Security Council, is a reaction to a terrorist attack that is Viewed not only by Ethiopia and the Organization of African Unity, but by many other Governments, including that of Germany, as an attempt to disturb peace and security in the region. This criminal act must not remain unpunished. The Council's action is complementary to the work and initiatives already undertaken by the OAU in this respect. The Council fully supports the role of the regional organization in this matter. In the text of the draft resolution before us today, the Council has therefore made numerous references to the actions and decisions of the OAU - in particular, by explicitly mentioning in operative paragraph 4 the requests submitted by the OAU to the Government of Sudan.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“The Central Organ of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution, in its statement of 19 December 1995, expressed very clearly its conclusion that the Government of Sudan had not cooperated sufficiently in this matter. As we have seen in our discussions, this impression is widely shared by members of the Security Council. We therefore listened with great interest to the statement that has just been read out by the representative of Sudan, and we welcome his remarks regarding the cooperative attitude of his Government. We shall attentively monitor the actions that are to implement the promises made.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“Over the past six weeks, the Security Council has been seized with the serious matter of the attempted assassination of the President of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, on 26 June last year during the Summit of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in Addis Ababa. My Government has strongly condemned this terrorist act. It fully supports any measure to apprehend and bring to justice those who are responsible for the crime. As a result of its investigation, the Government of Ethiopia has sought the extradition of three suspects by the Government of Sudan. Having sought to settle the problem first at the bilateral and then at the regional levels, the Government of Ethiopia finally turned to the Security Council for support.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“We therefore support the Secretary-General's proposal to extend the mandate of UNOMIL for another four months. However, during this period, the political will of the parties to achieve tangible progress, and practical evidence of that progress, will have to be monitored very carefully. If there is no Visible progress soon with regard to maintaining the cease-fire, the disengagement of troops and disarmament, we would have difficulties in supporting a further extension of UNOMIL's mandate.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“In this context, Germany supports the initiatives by the Secretary-General to develop coordination and cooperation with regional organizations. The Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the African States can play an important role in conflict resolution in Africa. Germany therefore also welcomes and supports the continuing efforts of the OAU and the African States to strengthen their capacity with regard to preventive diplomacy, conflict management and peace-keeping. Despite the difficulties we are presently witnessing in the Liberian peace process, and of which we have just heard a pertinent and vivid assessment by the representative of the United States, the German Government believes that the parties in the State Council remain committed to a timely implementation of the Abuja peace plan.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“The wider deployment of ECOMOG to several other regions of the country will be an important stabilizing factor for the country as a whole, despite any initial difficulties that may arise, as in the case of Tubmanburg. The work of ECOMOG in Liberia is an important example of a successful African peace-keeping mission in which African countries have assumed a great share of responsibility for the re-establishment of peace and stability in one of the countries of their continent, and thus for the stabilization of the region as a whole. Furthermore, the cooperation between ECOMOG and the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) demonstrates that cooperation and a division of labour between the United Nations and regional organizations is a feasible model.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“In this context, we would like to make it very clear that the cessation of hostilities between the warring factions and the restoration of security in Liberia is essential to any measures of reconstruction and development that the international community might consider to help Liberia and its people overcome the devastating consequences of the civil war. We welcome the statement by the Foreign Minister of Liberia that we have just heard to the effect that the civil war is practically over. Germany would like to emphasize the important and useful role that ECOMOG has been playing in Liberia, and thanks the troop-contributing countries for their commitment in Liberia.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“We are particularly concerned at the recent outbreak of fighting between soldiers of General Roosevelt Johnson's wing of the United Liberation Movement of Liberia for Democracy (ULIMO-J) and Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) troops, which is a severe setback to efforts undertaken by the international community to mediate in the Liberian conflict. We welcome the fact, however, that the factions represented in the State Council seem determined to adhere to the Abuja peace Agreement, and we urge them to exert control over their military forces so that they observe the cease-fire and in order to bring about the disengagement of troops, which are focal points of the peace plan and an important element for progress towards security and confidence-building in the country.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“First of all, I welcome this opportunity to have an open debate on the situation in Liberia in general and on the role of the United Nations there. We feel that the report of the Secretary-General is a solid basis for this debate, and we are grateful for that report. A debate of this kind can give valuable direction for our further discussions in the Security Council, and we support any measures, such as this, which increase transparency. Germany is extremely concerned at the lack of progress in the implementation of the Abuja Peace agreement. The parties in Liberia have fallen several months behind schedule in meeting their obligations, a development which is starting to affect seriously the entire peace process in the country.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“They must fully use this best chance in a long time to achieve peace with the help of the entire community of nations. If this effort fails, the parties will be alone - very alone - for a long time. But, for now, together with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bosnian and Bosnian Serb citizens alike - we are putting all our hope in the unique chance that the Peace Agreement and its full implementation offer to all of us. It seems that, for the first time in four years, people in Bosnia and in Europe will be able to celebrate Christmas without war. Germany will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Here, I agree fully with our colleague from Bosnia and Herzegovina. On 16 November 1995 the International Tribunal issued indictments against the Bosnian Serb leaders Karadzie and Mladie for their supposed role in the atrocities committed against the Bosnian population of Srebrenica in July 1995. Without uncovering of the truth, without justice, national reconciliation can hardly be achieved. It is therefore right that the draft resolution before us stresses the importance of full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. This draft resolution also makes it clear that the Implementation Force has a role to play in this respect. The international community will not be able indefinitely to sustain the peace operation that effectively begins today. Therefore, the parties themselves must face their responsibility.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“In this hour, our thoughts go, with the highest respect, to the men and women who for more than three years have devoted themselves, and in some cases sacrificed their lives, in the service of the United Nations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Among them, our French partners have paid the heaviest price, with the death of 56 French Blue Helmets. Also for this reason, we have followed with particular joy the happy end of the release of the two French pilots who were held hostage for more than 100 days of uncertainty. While we today look ahead, with cautious hope, to a better future for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, we are aware that wounds will not heal easily and that the families of the victims will need time. Those responsible for war crimes and violations of international humanitarian law must be brought to justice.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Economic, political and social reconstruction is one prerequisite for stability. Other requirements are disarmament, arms control and a comprehensive system of confidence-building measures. As far as these are concerned, we hope that the Petersberg Conference to be held in Bonn on Monday will be the starting-point for intensive and successful negotiations in this regard. While we are concentrating our efforts to restore peace in Bosnia, we must not forget that yet another, similar problem has to be solved in Eastern Slavonia - a region to which our Croatian colleague drew our attention. If the international community and the members of this Council are unable to live up to the responsibilities conferred upon them by the Basic Agreement, there is an additional risk that the peace process in Bosnia will be endangered.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“In this respect, the draft resolution spells out clearly the responsibilities of the High Representative as the final authority in theatre regarding civilian implementation and as coordinator of the civilian operation with the authority to give guidance as appropriate. Both in the military and in the civilian fields Germany will contribute actively to the implementation of the Peace Agreement. The deployment of 4,000 troops marks the first time in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany that we are contributing on this scale to such a military mission abroad. After having relied for decades on the solidarity of our allies, we think that it is now time for Germany to demonstrate solidarity and to show our readiness to assume responsibility in the maintenance of international peace and security on a larger scale.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Since I have just mentioned Mr. Jovanovic, allow me a word concerning the admission of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) to the General Assembly. Let me say that we shall welcome it - of course, under the conditions which have been determined by the respective organs of the United Nations. The comprehensive endeavour on the civilian side will be led and coordinated by the High Representative, Mr. Carl Bildt, and his team, including German Ambassador Steiner, his Deputy in Sarajevo. There, as elsewhere in Bosnia, the many international organizations involved must all work in the same direction and must not stand in each other's way. It is important that there be no overlapping or duplication of efforts.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“We fully support the concept of a strong International Police Task Force and of a United Nations civilian mission. One remark on Sarajevo, this very special place: Out of our own sad experiences, the German side has made it clear right from the beginning that we would oppose any solution which would lead to a division of yet another European capital. This View has been confirmed in Dayton. On the other hand, we are also following with concern the current expressions of fear and anguish among the Serb population of Ilidza and other suburbs of Sarajevo - and this has just been voiced also by Mr. Jovanovic. While we trust that the Bosnian Government will honour its commitment to respect the rights of its Serb citizens, we support steps to strengthen security and confidence-building also in those parts of Sarajevo.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“The military part of the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement is the foundation of the peace we are all hoping for. The actual construction - equally important - is, however, a civilian task. Among other things: we have to strengthen the political consensus that has been achieved and should lead to the holding of free and fair democratic elections; we have to assist the local security forces through the work of the members of the International Police Task Force to be established next week; human and minority rights must be monitored; important humanitarian tasks must be fulfilled; and we have to begin with the reconstruction and development of a devastated country and its economy. In this effort, the United Nations will continue to have an important peace-keeping role in Bosnia.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Until then, a durable peace will have to be achieved. In this context, it is important to note that all parties have consented to the deployment of the Implementation Force (IFOR) - including the use of force should this be necessary. It is absolutely essential that the parties comply with their commitment to refrain from the use of force and that they fully cooperate with IFOR also in the military side of the implementation of the Dayton Agreement. Another remarkable aspect of the implementation of the Peace Agreement is, as has just been said by our British colleague, that the Russian Federation - for the first time - will cooperate with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in such an operation. We sincerely hope that this will give a new quality to the relationship between NATO and Russia.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“For some time, at the end of the twentieth century, almost five decades after the Second World War, we did not really think that such an inhuman and brutal war would be possible in the middle of Europe, a war affecting millions of people, taking more than 250,000 lives, and displacing 2 million persons - 400,000 of whom have taken refuge in Germany and currently are waiting to be able to return to their homes in Bosnia. Thus, today's draft resolution is a signal of hope for the people in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We stand at the beginning of another even more intensive, phase of peace-securing and peace-building. The draft resolution authorizes the deployment of a multinational force to implement the Dayton Peace Agreement, signed yesterday in Paris. This force will go to Bosnia for about one year.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Today's New York Times carries a photo of American soldier Peter Long of Buffalo, holding his wife, Stephanie, before leaving his Army base in Mannheim, Germany, en route to Bosnia. In the same manner, soldiers and civilians of many countries, including many Germans, will very soon go to Bosnia to safeguard peace, to help rebuild the country, to provide security by police work and to assist in bringing about democratic elections - all united in a joint, complex and far-reaching international peace endeavour.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Although we are already approaching the end of the first half of your presidency, Sir, it may not be too late for me to state the pleasure I derive from working in the Security Council under your able guidance. It is well in line with the kind and successful stewardship of last month's President, that is, Ambassador Al-Khussaiby of Oman. Germany fully supports the statement to be made by the representative of Spain on behalf of the European Union. In addition to what he will be saying, let me say that the draft resolution before the Security Council confers upon its members a challenging responsibility. By their affirmative vote, they set effectively in motion an enormous international operation - both in military and in civilian terms.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“A last, but important, point: In reaffirming our support and sympathy to our French allies, we will continue to follow closely the fate of the two missing French pilots. Germany will vote in favour of the two draft resolutions.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“Germany particularly stresses the importance of substantial arms control agreements as outlined in Annex 1 B of the Peace Agreement to offset the danger of the lifting of the arms embargo triggering a new arms race in the region. The military balance in the region should be established at the lowest possible level. Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel has, therefore, asked me to inform the Council about his intention to invite all parties concerned to a first meeting on arms control in Bonn, at the earliest possible date. We want to give an initial momentum to these crucial negotiations under the auspices of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe as envisaged by the "Agreement on Regional Stabilization" as contained in Annex 1 B of the Peace Agreement.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“The economic benefits of peace will be decisive in showing what there is to gain by proceeding on the path to peace and what there is to lose by choosing war. Germany will do its part. We have, in the past, been intensively involved in the negotiation efforts of the international Contact Group. We have contributed to the talks in Dayton in a number of ways. We place special emphasis on the human rights aspects of the Agreement, on the responsibility of States to cooperate with the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and on the possibility for refugees to return to their original homes. We identify closely with the provisions of the Federation Treaty, which we helped elaborate.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“With regard to conflicting claims of the successor States, we urge them to seek an agreement on the distribution of disputed funds and assets and the allocation of liabilities in general as soon as possible. This would make it possible to use released funds and assets for a positive development of the economy in the countries concerned and the region as a whole. We appeal to the international community to continue to do all it can to further the successful completion of the peace process. Let us remember that the military implementation of the agreement - that is, the separation of forces, the cease-fire and the agreement on arms-control measures - is one important aspect. The civilian reconstruction effort led by the new High Representative is another.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“We also hope that the experience gathered will make similar operations - should they ever become necessary - more effective in future. The defreezing of funds and assets which can be allocated to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will, hopefully, enable it to re-establish trade links and commerce with other countries right from the start once the sanctions are suspended. At the same time, the draft resolution requests that assets and funds that are subject to third-party claims - mainly claims from the other successor States of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - remain frozen or impounded. We will take all measures with respect to those assets and funds to ensure that they remain impounded in accordance with the applicable law, and thus protect the interests of the other successor States.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“We acknowledge also the contribution of all those who were involved in the sanctions implementation apparatus: the European Union/Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (EU/OSCE) Sanctions Coordinator; the Sanctions Liaison Office, SAMCOMM, at the European Union Commission Headquarters in Brussels; the International Sanctions Assistance Missions stationed in the neighbouring countries; the International Conference on the former Yugoslavia (ICFY) mission; the Western European Union (WEU) operation on the Danube; and the "Sharp-Guard" North Atlantic Treaty Organization/Western European Union (NATONV EU) operation in the Adriatic Sea. We share the view that until the complete termination of the sanctions regime these instruments must be kept intact.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“We share the view of Ambassador Cardenas, the Chairman of the Sanctions Committee on the former Yugoslavia, that our common experience confirms that the sanctions regime has essentially been effective. Neighbouring States and the international community have contributed to the implementation of the sanctions. That is why we pay a special tribute to those neighbouring States which have been affected by them. We are aware that they had to sever important commercial and transport links. At the same time, they had to cope with preserving economic stability and continuing economic market- reform programmes.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“The parties must realize in word and deed: it is essentially themselves, and not the international community, who must build a durable peace, who must fill the Peace Agreement with life and make it a success. The draft resolutions on, respectively, the lifting of the arms embargo and the suspension of sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia mark the first step of the implementation of the Peace Agreement reached in Dayton. By our decision today, the arms embargo will be lifted in three phases. It covered attacker and defender, aggressor and aggressed simultaneously. It was, therefore, not always easy to reconcile it with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. As did the arms embargo, the economic sanctions as well proved to be important in the peace process.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“We honour the Blue Helmets who gave their lives for peace. Their sacrifice and suffering bestow an enormous responsibility upon all those who have to implement the Dayton Agreement in good faith. The signatories and other parties to the Agreement must fully use the present opportunity, which offers the best of all the possible conditions for peace. We warn, however, against too much optimism. Much difficulty still lies ahead. The decision to make peace will be put to many trials. At the same time, we share the feeling of others that the current intensity of the mediation and negotiation effort - almost an overstretch - cannot continue indefinitely.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source
“The Agreement of Dayton is a major achievement and an important step forward. We are grateful to all those who have made it possible. Imperfect as it may be, it represents the best chance in a long time for a durable peace in the region. All sides have had to make painful concessions. Nobody is entirely satisfied with the outcome. That is a sign that the Agreement as a whole has a realistic basis. We therefore urge the parties to be steadfast in their acceptance and pursuit of a peace as outlined in the Agreement and in its implementation. When we say this, we think of all the victims of the war in former Yugoslavia. We think of innocent men, women and children who were killed senselessly. Our thoughts go to the missing men and boys of, in particular, Srebrenica, Zepa and the Banja Luka region.”
1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source