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1. “The European Union welcomed the signing of the Israeli-Palestinian agreement of 13 September 1993 with particular satisfaction, since that agreement represented the beginning of the implementation of principles, including peaceful coexistence and respect for each other's security and dignity, which we had advocated for many years. The European Union is still convinced that a just and overall settlement will put an end to the tension and the confrontations. We reiterate our appeals for peace to be confirmed as the clear and unanimous choice of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples.”

   1994-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3342 (1994) · source

2. “We will follow very carefully the progress of the inquiry to determine the circumstances of the massacre. We also earnestly appeal to the Israeli authorities to continue their efforts to establish the necessary conditions for stabilizing the situation. The European Union would in particular call on the parties to conclude an agreement on a temporary international or foreign presence, as provided for in the Declaration of Principles. The European Union would also urge all interested parties to refuse to be caught up in a spiral of violence, but, rather, to intensify their efforts to advance the peace process which has now begun. We repeat that we attach extreme importance to that process, which we fully support, and we express the hope that it will not be impeded or delayed by the tragic events.”

   1994-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3342 (1994) · source

3. “We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the victims. We have frequently condemned violence, whatever its source, and expressed the hope that its consequences will from now on be part of a bygone era. We have noted with satisfaction the strong condemnation of these acts by the Israeli Government. However, we recall that the Israeli authorities have responsibility for ensuring the protection and safety of the Palestinian population in the occupied territories in accordance with their obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949. The European Union welcomes the measures announced last Sunday by the Israeli Government designed to put an end to illegal acts by Israeli settlers. These measures are without any doubt a step in the right direction.”

   1994-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3342 (1994) · source

4. “Mr. Exarchos (Greece) (interpretation from French): First of all, I would like to say how pleased I am to see you assume the presidency of the Security Council. Your experience and professional abilities guarantee the success of the Council's work during the month of March. I would also like to congratulate your predecessor, the distinguished Permanent Representative of Djibouti, on the excellent guidance he gave the Council during the past month. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union, which wishes to express its deep outrage over the abominable act of terrorism that took place in Hebron, and all the acts of violence which have followed it, causing the loss of innocent lives. That act of terrorism against innocent civilians was all the more horrible in that it occurred in a place of worship.”

   1994-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3342 (1994) · source

5. “In short, my country is fully cognizant of the responsibilities we all have in regard to facing the present Situation. At the same time, we are also conscious of the great responsibilities we all bear for the results of any hasty decision. We cannot become involved in military activities, and it is our view that no other country in the region should do so. In concluding, I should like to reiterate our firm determination to continue our efforts to help the parties find a solution to the conflict which will pave the way towards peace and stability in the area.”

   1994-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption3 (1994) · source

6. “Stoltenberg, have taken place in relation to the demilitarization of Sarajevo, my Government has expressed reservations with regard to the advisability and the repercussions of eventual air strikes and the ensuing escalation of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We have made the point that we should not lose sight of our ultimate goal, which is the restoration of peace in former Yugoslavia, and that we must evaluate very carefully the consequences of such air strikes, such as a possible all-out war and its spillover effects. Greece is one of the countries that are closest to the crisis area. For this reason, all our initiatives are geared towards the exhaustion of all possible peaceful means, rather than the resort to force.”

   1994-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption3 (1994) · source

7. “The unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to those in need throughout the former Yugoslavia is of primary concern to us, and we are making enormous and unrelenting efforts to help the civilian population overcome the present situation. We consider the role of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) invaluable. We commend the bravery of the personnel of UNPROFOR and of other United Nations and relief agencies and call upon all parties to respect their safety. In this context, I would like to stress the great importance we attach to the unhindered rotation of UNPROFOR contingents in Srebrenica and elsewhere and to the opening of the Tuzla airport exclusively for humanitarian purposes. Following the recent encouraging developments which, according to the reports of the Co-Chairmen, Lord Owen and Mr.”

   1994-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption3 (1994) · source

8. “Greece will continue to do its utmost to facilitate the conclusion of an agreement to restore peace to the region. Peace is now imperative in order to spare the region from further bloodshed and suffering. We fully support the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia both in the discharge of their overall mandate and in their efforts to place the administration of Sarajevo under the authority of the United Nations. We call upon all States to join us in our endeavours. We call once more upon the parties to put an end to the widespread hostilities, to negotiate in good faith and to show the political will necessary to reach a breakthrough.”

   1994-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption3 (1994) · source

9. “Last Monday in Brussels my Foreign Minister, along with his European Union counterparts, expressed revulsion at the recently renewed brutal shelling of civilians in Sarajevo, which resulted in a high number of civilian casualties, an aggravation of the already severe humanitarian situation and a serious disruption of essential services. My country has spared no effort to assist the peace process for the former Yugoslavia. We believe that the European Union Action Plan, the basic principles of which have been accepted by the parties concerned, is still valid and, in our view, constitutes the only hope for peace. We have repeatedly called on the parties to show the necessary flexibility and we have addressed specific requests to each one of them.”

   1994-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption3 (1994) · source

10. “Allow me at the outset, Mr. President, to congratulate you on the exemplary manner in which you are conducting the work of the Security Council. The same congratulations should be addressed to His Excellency the Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic, Ambassador Kovanda, for the very professional way in which he carried out his task during the month of January. The tragic incident in Sarajevo's central market-place highlighted in particular the need to bring about an immediate lifting of the siege of the city and to settle the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina at the negotiating table rather than on the battlefield.”

    1994-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption3 (1994) · source

11. “In concluding, I wish to reiterate in the most emphatic way my Government's commitment to the strict implementation of the sanctions against Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and its full adherence to the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

12. “Allow me to recall that the Sanctions Committee has repeatedly commended the Greek authorities for their vigilance, alertness and prompt responses in investigating alleged violations. Furthermore, I wish to remind the Council that on 21 August 1992, Greece unilaterally suspended all exports of oil products through the northern borders of the country, in spite of the heavy toll it had already paid because of its full compliance with the sanctions. Nevertheless, let everyone be assured that my authorities are still thoroughly investigating these cases and that prompt legal action will be taken against any individual or company should it be proved that it bears responsibility in violating the sanctions.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

13. “Secondly, as regards the tanker Thita Volcano, an investigation by the competent Greek authorities has so far established the following facts. The vessel sailed from Augusta, Sicily, on 10 October 1992, loaded with 1,596 metric tons o£ soda caustic and destined for Ploce/Bar, Yugoslavia. According to the relevant shipping documents, the suppliers are Metmar Trading and Shipping Ltd. and the receivers are D.P.Birac, a company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the cargo was to be transported in transit from Bar. It appears from all this that the glare of publicity reserved for these cases was, to say the least, unwarranted and that any criticism against Greece prior to any inquiry through the Sanctions Committee is unacceptable.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

14. “near Corinth, where it was loaded as followst on 29 October, with 25 million Llitras of diesel in bulk, as well as with 99 million litres of diesel in barrels: on 20 October - the same day - with 19 million litres of gasoline originating from Romania; on 2 November, with 20 million litres of fuel o11; on 2 November - the same day - with 4.5 miilion litres of gas oil; and again on 2 November, with 14 million litres of gas o11 (transshipment) originating from Russia. From the relevant shipping documents, it appaars that the declared destination of the said cargoes was Austria via Trieste. If, instead of its declared destination the said vessel sailed inte the port of Bar, the responsibility rests, according to the internationally accepted norms, with the country of the flag.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

15. “Let me now come to the cases which the Permanent Representative of the United States deemed it necessary to mention during his statement last Friday regarding the alleged involvement of Greek shipping companies in violating the oil embargo - allegations made without taking the normal channel of the Sanctions Committee referred to in Security Council resolution 757 (1992). First, 48 regards the Maltese-flagged Thita Triton, an investigation by the competent Greek authorities has so far resulted in establishing the following facts. The said vessel sailed into the port of Piraeus, Greece, from England on 8 Ju.y 1992. It sailed frem Piraeus in ballast - that is, empty ~ on 18 October 1992, for Aghioi Theodoro!”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

16. “Furthermore in an official statement issued at Athens on 10 Noveaber 1992, we reconfirmed that: "Guided by the principles of good neigbourliness and the desire for ensuring peace and stability in our region, as well as the territoriai integrity of this former Yugoslav Republic, Greece considers its borders to the latter as inviolable and guaranteed, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Charter of Paris." This initiative was welcomed by the Governments of Albania, the Fede.al Republic of Yugoslavia and Eulgaria. For its part, the Greek Government stands ready to extend formal recognition to Skopje ard to help support and assist that neighbouring Republic, provided that it abides by the Lisboa Geclaration and the declaration on Yugoslavia adopted by the European Community in Brussels on 16 Dacember 1991.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

17. “3) Greece, quided by tle sincere will to live together in peace with others as good neighbours, in accordance with the United Nations Charter, as well as by its earnest desire for the maintenance of peace, security and stability in our region, has recently proposed that all countries contiguous to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - that is, Albania, Serbia and Bulgaria - guarantee the inviolability of that Republic's frontiers.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

18. “In this Declaration: "The European Council reiterates the position taken by the Community and its member States in Guimaraes on the request of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to be recognized as an independent State. It expresses its readiness to recognize that republic within its existing borders according to their Declaration on 16 December 1991 under a name which does not include the term Macedonia. It furthermore considers the borders of this republic as inviolable and guaranteed in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the Charter of Paris." (S/24200, p.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

19. “Greece supports the Co-Chairmen of the Geneva follow-up of the Londen Conference in their sfforts to achieve through dialogue a solution to the problems of this area. The principles contained in the statement endorsed by the Leadon Conference, including the rejection of the alteration of borders by force, apply in this case too. Regarding our neighbour, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, let me recall that Greece and ita European Community partners have considered its borders as inviolable and guaranteed. The Declaration on the former Yugoslavia which was adopted by the European Community and its member States at the European summit meeting held in Lisbon on 26 and 27 June 1992, was circulated as Security Council document §/24200 of 29 June 1992, at the request of Belgium, France and the United Kingdom.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

20. “The Greek Govemment believes that the efforts of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia to achieve a negotiated solution to all aspects of the crisis should be intensified. It also firmly believes that the principles to which all Yugoslav parties have been committed, and which have been endorsed by all participants in the London Conference, including the principle of non-recognition of the alteration of borders by force and of feits accomplis, must constitute the cornerstone to the solution. The situation prevailing in Kosovo gives rise to serious concern. There is a great danger that, if the conflict should also spread to this part of the former Yugoslavia, it will be very difficult to contain it and to avoid a spill-over to other areas of the former Yugoslavia as well as to neighbouring countries.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

21. “We also fully support the affirmation that any entities unilaterally declared in contravention of relevant Security Council resolutions will not be accepted. The Balkans have a long and bitter history of conflicts. The international community must act swiftly to stop the war before it is too late, for the dangers of spill-over are real. Neighbouring countries have a primary responsibility to avert en escalation of the conflict. Greece strongly and solemnly appeals to all its Balkan neighbours to display restraint and work collectively so that our region may become a zone of peace in Europe. We also endorse and support the demand included in the draft resolution that all forms of external interference in Bosnia and Herzegovina cease immediately.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

22. “Greece unequivocally condemns the practices of "ethnic cleansing", wherever they occur, the serious breaches of humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, the forced exodus of refugees, the alteration of demographic cemposition, the seizure of territory by force and the use of force against the territorial integrity of any State, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, ibis principied positica stems from cur spposit the use of force in settling disputes. from the rejection of faits accomplis and from our long-standing policy of seeking negotiated solutions of disputes on the basis of international law. We fully supgort the strong call contained in the draft resolution to be adopted today that the territorial integrity of Eosnis and Hersegovina be respected.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

23. “i want to express my Government's gratitude and full support for the excellent and skiiful way in which Secretary Vance and Lord Owen carry out their delicate, difficult ana principled task. Greece will spare no effort in supporting and assisting them in their endeavours. It 4s now time for the international community to stand firm and put an end to violence, bloodshed, the indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians, Sncluding children, elderiy people and women, the shelling of hospitals, the existence of detention camps, the forced expulsions aimed at the establishment of ethnically homogensous areas, and the destruction of houses, mosques and churches. The suffering, agony sud despair of all the peoples in the former Yugosiavia is immeasurabie. There is no alternative to peace.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

24. “It gives me pleasure to ccugratulate you, Sir, the Permanent Representative of Hungary, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We are confident that under your wise and experienced guidance the Council will successfully carry out ite reanonsibilities. Tha same vorde of annreciation are avtanted to --tea2- awa Ambassador Merimee of France for the valuable work ns accomplished during October. I should also like to join other representatives in thanking the High Commissioner for Refugees, Mrs. Sedako Ogata, the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights, Mr. Mazowiecki, Secretary Cyrus Vance and Lord Owen, Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committees of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, for setting the appropriate framework for our debate.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3137 (1992) · source

25. “Nevertheless, let everyone be assured that my authorities are still thoroughly investigating these cases and that prompt legal action will be taken against any individuai or company should it be proved that it bears responsibility in violating the sanctions. In concluding, I wish to reiterate in the most emphatic way my Goverament's comnitment to the strict implementation of the sanctions against Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and its full adherence to the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

26. “It appears from all this that the glare of publicity reserved for these cases was, to say the least, unwarranted and that any criticism against Greece prior to any inquiry through the Sanctions Committee is unacceptable. Allow me to recall that the Sanctions Committee has repeatedly commended the Greek authorities for their vigilance, alertness and prompt responses in investigating alleged violations. Furthermore, I wish to remind the Council that on 21 August 1992, Greece unilaterally si::spended all exports of oil products through the northern borders of the country, in spite of the heavy toll it had already paid because of its full compliance with the sanctions.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

27. “I£, instead of its declared destination the said vessel sailed into the port of Bar, the responsibility rests, according to the internationally accepted norms, with the country of the flag. Secondly, as regards the tanker Thita Volcano, an iavestigation by the competent Greek authorities has so far established the following facts. The vessel sailed from Augusta, Sicily, on 10 October 1992, loaded with 1,596 metric tons of soda caustic and destined for Ploce/Bar, Yugoslavia. According to the relevant shipping documents, the suppliers are Metmar Trading and Shipping Ltd. and the receivers are D.P.Birac, a company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the cargo was to be transported in transit from Bar.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

28. “It sailed from --raeus in ballast - that is, empty ~ on 18 October 1992, for Aghioi Theodoroi near Corinth, where it was loaded as follows: on 20 October, with 25 million litres of diesel in bulk, as well as with 99 million litres of diesel in barrels; on 20 October - the same day ~ with 19 million litres of gasoline originating from Romania; on 2 November, with 20 million litres of fuel o41; on 2 November - the same day ~ with 4.5 million litres of gas 041; and again on 2 November, with 14 million litres of gas o11 (transshipment) originating from Russia. From the relevant shipping documents, it appears that the declared destination of the said cargoes was Austria via Trieste.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

29. “Let me now come to the ceses which the Permanent Representative of the United States deemed it necessary to mention during his statement last Friday regarding the alleged involvement of Greek shipping companies in violating the oil embargo ~ allegations made without taking the normal channel of the Sanctions Committee referred to in Security Council resolution 757 (1992). First, as regards the Maltese-flagged Thita Triton, an investigation by the competent Greek authorities has so far resulted in establishing the following facts. The said vessel sailed into the port of Piraeus, Greece, from England on 8 July 1992.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

30. “Purthermore} in an official statement issued at Athens on 10 Noveaber 1992, we reconfirmad that: "Guided by the principles of good neigbourliness and the desire for ensuring peace and stability in our region, as well as the territorial integrity of this former Yugoslav Republic, Greece considers its borders to the latter as inviolable and guaranteed, in accordance with the principies of the United Nations Charter and the Charter of Paris." This initiative was welcomed by the Governments of Aibania, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bulgaria. For its part, the Greek Government stands ready to extend formal recognition to Skopje and to help support and assist that neighbouring Republic, provided that it abides by the Lisboa declaration and the declaration on Yugoslavia adopted by the European Community in Irussels on 16 December 1991.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

31. “It furthermore considers the borders of this republic as inviolable and guaranteed in accordance with the principles cf the Charter of the United Nations and the Charter of Paris." (8/24200, p, 3) Greece, guided by the sincere will to live together in peace with others as good neighbours, in accordance with the United Nations Charter, as wall as by its earnest desire for the maintenance of peace, security and stability in our region, has recently proposed that all countries contiquous to the former Yugosiav Republic of Macedonia - that is, Albania, Serbia and Bulgaria - guarantees the inviolability of that Republic's frontiers.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

32. “In this Declaration: "The European Council reiterates the position taken by the Community and its member States in Guimaraes on the request of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to be recognized as an independent State. It expresses its readiness to recognize that republic within its existing borders according to their Declaration on 16 December 1991 under a name which does not include the term Macedonia.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

33. “Greece supports the Co-Chairman of the Geneva follow-up of the London Conference in their sfforts te achieve through dialogue a solution to the problems of this area. The principles contained in the statement endorsed by the London Conference, including the rejection vf the alteration of borders by force, apply in this case too. kegardeing our neighbour, the former Yugeslav Republic of Macedonia, let me recall that Greece and its Eurcpean Community partners have considered its bordere as inviolable an@ guaranteed. The Peclaration on the former Yugoslavia which was adopted by the European Community and its member States at tho European summit meeting held in Lisbon on 26 and 27 June 1992, was circulated as Security Council document S/24200 of 29 June 1992, at the request of Belgium, France and the United Kingdom.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

34. “The Greek Govemment believes that the efforts of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia to achieve a negotiated solution to all aspects of the crisis should bo intensified. It also firmly believes that the principles to which all Yugoslav parties have been committed, and which have been endorsed by all participants in the London Conference, including the principle of non-recognition of the alteration of borders by force and of faits accomplis, must constitute the cornerstone to the solution. The situation prevailing in Kosovo gives rise to serious concern. There 4s & great danger that, if the conflict should also spread to this part of the former Yugoslavia, it will be very difficult to contain it and to avoid a spill-over to other areas of the former Yugoslavia as well as to neighbeuring countries.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

35. “We also fully support the affirmation that any entities unilaterally declared in contravention of relevant Security Council resolutions will not be accepted. The Balkans have a long and bitter history of conflicts. 'The Maternational community must act swiftly to stop the war before it is too late, for the dangers of spill-over urea real. Meighbouring countries have a primary responsibility to avert an escalation of the conflict. Greece strongly and solemnly appeals to all its Balkan neighbours to display restraint and work collectively so that our region may become a zone of peace in Europe. We also endorse and support the demand included in the @raft resolution that all forms of external interference in Bosnia and Herzegovina cease immediately.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

36. “Greece unequivocally condemns tha practices of "ethnic cleansing", wherever they occur, the serious breaches of humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, the forced exodus of refugees, the alteration of demographic composition, the seizure of territory by force and the use of force against the territorial integrity of any State, including Bosnia and Herzegovina. This prigcipisd position stems from cur oppesition co the use of force in settling disputes, from tne rejection of faits accomplis and from our long-standing policy of seeking negotiated solutions of disputes on the basis of international law. We fully support the strong cail contained in the draft resolutions to be sdopted today that the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Hersegovina be respected.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

37. “I want to express my Government's gratitude and full support for the excellent and skilful way in which Secretary Vance snd Lord Owen carry out their delicate, difficult ana principled task. Greece will spare no effort in supporting and assisting them in thelr endgavours. It is now time for the international community to stand firm and put an end to violence, bloodshed, the indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians, including children, elderly people and women, the shelling of hospitals, the existence of detention camps, the forced expulsions aimed at the establishment of ethnically homogeneous areas, and the destruction of houses, ..osques and churches. The suffering, agony and despair of all the peoples in the former Yugosiavis is immeasurable. There is uo alternative to peace.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

38. “It gives me pleasure to congratulate you, Sir, the Permanent Representative of Hungary, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We are confident that under your wise ani experienced guidance the Council will successfully carry out its responsibilities. The same words of apnraciation are aztanded tn ambassador Merimee of France for the valuable work he accomplished during October. I should also like to join other representatives in thanking the High Commissioner for Refugees, Mrs. Sedako Ogata, the Special Rapporteur of the Comaission on Human Rights, Mr. Mazowiecki, Secretary Cyrus Vance and Lord Owen. Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, for setting the appropriate framework for our debate.”

    1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source

39. “We must help South African society keep the momentum and continue building upon what has been achieved so far. Greece fully supports the draft resolution before the Security Council and states its readiness to work, either individually or collectively with its European Community partners, for its full and effective implementation. Let us keep in mind that, now more than ever, the new reality of | intensified subregional, regional and international cooperation in the political and economic fields points to an important role for a new, democratic, united and non-racial South Africa”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

40. “The Greek Government firmly believes that such negotiations must be conducted in good faith and in an atmosphere free of violence. Greece shares the view that we must see these meetings of the Security Council as a chance to launch renewed efforts to resume negotiations in South Africa. We have noted that during this debate the main actors for change in South Africa have reaffirmed their willingness to keep the negotiating process alive. Also, the results of the recent referendum in South Africa proved beyond any doubt that the overwhelming majority of the population, irrespective of colour, race, religion or political belief, Supports this process. No effort should therefore be Spared to preserve and consolidate the progress achieved thus far and use it as a basis for a firm, just and sound negotiated solution.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

41. “The national peace accord of September 1991 provides a good example of the determination and good will of the signatory parties and constitutes an appropriate structure within which South Africans can work together to create the necessary climate of peace and confidence. Since the South African Government stated its readiness to allow foreign observers to participate in the investigation of the most recent tragic massacre at Boipatong, room has been created for international assistance to the domestic efforts to curb the violence. Greece welcomes the Security Council's invitation to the Secretary-General to appoint a special representative to recommend measures that could effectively end the violence and assist in creating conditions for negotiations leading to a peaceful transition in South Africa.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

42. “In a statement issued on 23 June 1992, the European Community and its member States expressed shock at the recent appalling incidents in South Africa, particularly in Boipatong, urged the South African Government to investigate those incidents rapidly and thoroughly so that those responsible might be punished, and called upon the leaders of all parties concerned to persevere with determination on the peaceful path to a non-racial democracy representative of all South Africans. We believe that responsibility for checking the violence and guaranteeing the security and protection of the people lies primarily with the competent South African authorities. An equally important role is reserved for those who can influence developments in South Africa.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

43. “'The realism of those involved in the negotiations has proved that there is ample ground for all South African elements to live and prosper in peace and national cooperation, However, the ever-increasing violence in South Africa poses a serious threat to the negotiating process, and is undermining the results achieved thus far. Violence has already claimed many innocent South African lives, and has had a negative effect on the well-being of the population there. It must be stopped immediately. Otherwise, those opposing change will become the sole beneficiaries of the situation. To achieve this end, serious efforts are required at the domestic and international levels alike.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

44. “Furthermore, the international community, as well as the main political leaders in South Africa, is committed to the creation of a united, non-racial and democratic South African society, through peaceful means and through negotiations involving all parties concerned, The process of this transition, which began with the release of the President of the African National Congress of South Africa (ANC), Mr. Nelson Mandela, has brought about Spectacular positive results that gave us hope for an early negotiated conclusion.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

45. “Permit me at the outset, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. We are particularly pleasea to see the presidency in the experienced hands of the Permanent Representative of Cape Verde, a country with which Greece has always maintained close and friendly relations. I should also like to extend congratulations to your predecessor, Ambassador Paul Noterdaeme, Permanent Representative of Belgium, on the skilful manner in which he conducted the Council's work during the month of June. No one can dispute today that apartheid is an unacceptable political system that has to be eradicated in all its forms and practical consequences.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source