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1993-11-18

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1996-04-26

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1. “However, the proposal of His Excellency President Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia, inter alia, to reinitiate the Addis Ababa Agreements and establish a fact-finding mission would greatly facilitate the reconciliation process and eventually lead to the formation of civil society in Somalia. In dealing with the Somali factions, inclusiveness is important, not only aS a pragmatic approach, but also because democracy entails the participation of all the people and/or their representatives. It is in this spirit that President Meles Zenawi suggested certain procedures to be followed. We have no prescriptions for solving the human tragedy in Somalia.”

   1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

2. “Let me first of all congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. We have no doubt that with your extensive experience and diplomatic skills the deliberations of the Council will be very fruitful. We should also like to pay tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Ronaldo Mota Sardenberg of Brazil, for his effective leadership during the month of October. We also want to express our deep appreciation and gratitude to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his comprehensive and detailed report (S/26738) of 12 November, which will contribute immensely to the alleviation of the problems in Somalia. We are well aware of the complexity and sensitivity of the Situation in Somalia. We have no illusion that a solution is in Sight in the immediate future.”

   1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source