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“The European Union and its member States have so far been among the major providers of relief assistance to Liberia. Today the continued fighting and the level of insecurity are preventing delivery of assistance. We can only say that we remain committed to assisting the civilian population. Yet we cannot but repeat that such support will depend on the return of a safe and secure environment. In 1992 the Security Council, by resolution 788 (1992), imposed an embargo on all shipments of weapons and military equipment to Liberia. Under resolution 985 (1995), all States have the obligation to bring all instances of violations of the arms embargo before the Committee established by that resolution. It is clear that the embargo is continually violated.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“The situation in Liberia reminds us of what happened in Somalia not long ago. There too, the international community tried to contribute to the search for peace only to find that the struggle for power was the overwhelming concern of the faction leaders and was much more important to them than the well-being of the people. We sincerely hope that the stubborn will of the Liberian warlords to continue their fight will not force the international community once again to withdraw from an African country which is in desperate need of help. As the Secretary-General says in his report, this could be catastrophic not only for the country but also for the subregion as a whole. In this respect, we note the Secretary-General's recommendation that the mandate of United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) be extended for three months.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“We do not have the answer to that question, but after nearly two months of fighting, looting, harassment of United Nations and international personnel and human rights violations, the prospects seem very gloomy indeed. In Liberia a few men are holding an entire population hostage, protracting the suffering of scores of women, children and men beyond human understanding. Our message to the Liberian warring factions is short and clear: we reiterate the call for an immediate cease-fire and we demand that they return to the Abuja peace process. We have exhausted our appeals to those who have once more plunged the country into chaos and Violence, also threatening the stability of the West African region. We want to make it clear that we do not intend to extend recognition to any Government established through the use of force.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovakia associate themselves with this statement. This is the second time in 1996 that events in Liberia have prompted the Security Council to address the issue in the framework of a public debate. In January, the deteriorating situation on the ground had led the Council to warn the parties that the increasing level of violence would jeopardize the peace process. In the light of the recent fighting in the country, it appears today that this prediction was even too optimistic. The Abuja Agreement of August 1995, which raised our hopes for a positive outcome of the Liberian peace process, seems now more distant than ever. Is there still a chance for peace in Liberia?”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“Since I have not had the personal opportunity to do this before, allow me, Sir, to congratulate you most warmly on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May, which you are exercising with your well known and highly appreciated ability, wisdom and complete impartiality. I also wish to express my country's and my personal warm appreciation to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Chile, Ambassador Juan Somavia, for his very successful presidency in the month of April and for having organized during that month, in such a gracious and effective way, an informal meeting between the President of the Republic of Italy and the 15 members of the Security Council. I have the honour to speak in my capacity as the representative of the presidency of the European Union.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“Finally, allow me to quote a statement of Mrs. Susanna Agnelli, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Italy. In a declaration issued in Rome a few hours ago, Minister Agnelli said: "The news of so many dead and wounded Lebanese refugees and of the 120 wounded in the UNIFIL camp has been received by the European Union with shock and profound consternation. The European Union believes that this escalation of senseless violence, which is taking so many innocent lives, must be absolutely stopped and renews its appeal to all parties concerned to cease immediately all military activities in the area." Mrs. Agnelli is flying to Beirut tomorrow morning in her capacity as current President of the European Council.”
1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source
“In its contacts in the region, the Union intends to base its action on the following elements: first, the immediate cessation of all hostilities; secondly, reaffirmation of Europe's commitment to the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon, in conformity with Security Council resolution 425 (1978) and the Taif Agreement; thirdly, emergency humanitarian relief for the Lebanese people affected by the fighting, especially refugees; and, fourthly, condemnation of the acts of violence by Hezbollah and reaffirmation of Israel's right to security. Italy continues to hope that the recent events, despite their gravity and the irretrievable loss of so many human lives, will not jeopardize the peace process, which remains of fundamental importance to all Members of the United Nations and to the entire world.”
1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source
“While recognizing the serious situation created by Hezbollah terrorist activities, as well as Israel's right to ensure its own security, the Political Committee expressed its most serious concern over the level of Israel's reprisals in Lebanon and over a possible escalation of the violence, which could have negative consequences for the civilian population and for peace in the region. The Political Committee therefore gave a mandate to the Troika at the political level, headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Incisa Di Camerana, to make contacts in Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Israel for the purpose of urging the parties to reach an agreement on an immediate cessation of hostilities and of discussing ways to help the displaced Lebanese civilian population. The European Troika was in Damascus today.”
1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source
“I would ask the Permanent Representative of Lebanon, Ambassador Samir Moubarak, to convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this morning's tragic incident at one of the bases of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in which more than 100 innocent Lebanese civilians were killed and more than 100 wounded. Italy calls once more on all the parties to show the greatest restraint and above all immediately to cease any and all military activities. Confronted by the deterioration of the situation, Italy, as President of the European Union for the current semester, has immediately taken the initiative of trying to define a European Union common platform of action. The Political Committee of the European Union met in Brussels on 15 and 16 April.”
1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source
“My delegation, like others, has already had an opportunity, during the formal meeting on Monday dedicated to the situation in Lebanon, to express its thoughts and profound concern over what is happening in the Middle East. On that occasion, speaking on behalf of the European Union, we reconfirmed our commitment to the implementation of Security Council resolution 425 (1978). Tonight I wish to reiterate that statement. Italy is gravely concerned by the continuing escalation in military activity in Lebanon, an escalation which has led to the loss of many - too many - innocent lives, and caused hundreds of thousands of civilians to leave their homes and wander the roads as displaced persons.”
1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source
“A peaceful Afghanistan on the way to economic recovery - an Afghanistan that is ready and able to reabsorb the millions of refugees that have resettled in neighbouring States - would represent a factor of stability, which is in the interests of all, starting with its neighbouring countries. The Afghan conflict is a legacy of the cold war, a legacy, however, that unlike similar cases - such as the conflict in Cambodia - has found in its complex historic, ethnic and cultural reality sufficient fuel to outlive the cold war. This is what makes it so necessary for all those involved in the crisis to fully understand the responsibility they have to reverse the situation, to renounce egoism and divisiveness, to search in good faith for a solution compatible with the interests and the needs of all.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“For the international community it is equally important that there be renewed respect for human rights. Many - too many - violations of basic human rights have occurred in this long, drawn-out conflict. Like the rest of us, who have long lived in a world of not so much independent as inter-dependent nations, Afghanistan is not an entity isolated from the rest of the world. In particular, it is a country that is part of a delicate and complex regional reality characterized by other conflicts, like the one in Tajikistan, for example. It is in the interest of the neighbouring countries to abstain from any interference that might help feed the conflict, and to strive instead to patiently convince the various Afghan factions that there can be no military solution, and that they must settle their differences through peaceful means.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“The international community can and must intervene; its willingness to do so was made clear in the resolution adopted in the fall by the General Assembly. With its recent declaration, the European Union also urged all the parties directly concerned to end the hostilities immediately and to allow the free passage and distribution of humanitarian aid to the Afghan civilian population. In our view, another question of fundamental importance is economic rehabilitation and reconstruction, after the immense harm caused by a very long and ruthless conflict. However, the flow of international aid to reconstruct and to relaunch the economy cannot begin without a solid and credible political agreement opening up reasonable prospects for the return of peace to Afghanistan.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“Unless they show the specific will to end the conflict and to replace the logic of force with the logic of peace and dialogue, any efforts at mediation will be useless. Thus we appeal to them to collaborate in the creation of an adequate mechanism for the transfer of power, in the form of "a fully representative and broad-based authoritative council", as indicated in paragraph 4 of General Assembly resolution 50/88 B. The Secretary-General suggests that an international conference on Afghanistan could be conducive to this goal. The Italian delegation supports this proposal. The Secretary-General's report, and the recent briefing by Ambassador Gharekhan, describe the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan as very serious, if not alarming.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“In the midst of all this, no direct, constructive dialogue is even in sight. The opposition forces themselves are in disarray amongst themselves as well, as is shown by the recent talks in Islamabad in which the Taliban refused to participate. In these circumstances, Italy continues fully to support the difficult, patient work of mediation of the special representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mestiri. Allow me to recall that a statement of support for Mr. Mestiri was issued recently by the European Union. His task, as I said earlier, is far from being easy, but his recent return to the region, with the assistance of some new advisors, augurs well - at least, that is our sincere hope. However, we must never forget that the last word is with the Afghan parties themselves.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“It is a bleak picture, characterized by a military and diplomatic stalemate. There seems to be only the firm intention of pursuing a military solution at all costs. The capital, Kabul - the beautiful city of Kabul - is virtually under siege. Last winter, it suffered a disastrous blockade of all commercial and humanitarian shipments. It continues to be the target of almost daily shellings. Moreover, it is threatened by a new attack that the Secretary-General rightly calls "a futile and reckless military exercise". (A/50/908, para. 11) This attack will not decide anything, but will lead only to further bloodshed for innocent Afghan civilians. The situation is also precarious in the eastern part of the country as a result of the threats to attack Herat being made by the former governor of the city.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“I shall begin by congratulating you, Mr. Somavr'a, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. Your broad experience, your command of the issues, your keen insight and very prestigious academic background are solid guarantees of the success of our work this month. At the same time, I should like to thank your predecessor, Mr. Legwaila, the Permanent Representative of Botswana, for his excellent, lively and successful leadership of the Council last month. The picture of the situation in Afghanistan - a country that, as the representative of France has just said, we Europeans all love very much - that emerges from the Secretary-General's recent report and from Mr. Gharekhan's briefing of Thursday, 4 April is unfortunately a matter of serious, deep concern.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3650 (1996) · source
“The contents of the draft resolution that we are about to adopt are primarily technical, but the cooperation that Iraq can offer towards its proper implementation will have a positive impact on its image in international public opinion. Italy joins all the members of the Council in appealing to the Government of Iraq to cooperate fully in implementing the draft resolution once it is adopted and to proceed rapidly in fulfilling its other obligations, pursuant to the pertinent resolutions of the Security Council.”
1996-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3644 (1996) · source
“After the adoption of the draft resolution, Iraq should no longer be able to produce weapons of mass destruction or continue programmes begun in the past. In fact, these procedures for monitoring future sales or supplies to Iraq by other countries supplement the monitoring and verification system for dual-use equipment that already exists in Iraq. These procedures, as a whole, will constitute a highly sophisticated system whose application, with the active cooperation of the Government concerned, represents an unprecedented technological innovation. May I also take this opportunity to congratulate UNSCOM. and the IAEA on the excellent work they are doing in Iraq, often in difficult conditions, in favour of peace and international security. The Italian Government fully appreciates and supports their meritorious efforts.”
1996-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3644 (1996) · source
“Italy, as a sponsor, will vote in favour of the draft resolution, which concludes a long process that began in 1991 with resolution 687 (1991), followed in the same year by resolution 715 (1991), which was implemented by the Iraqis in November 1993. First of all, I wish to thank the Chairman of the sanctions Committee, Ambassador Tono Eitel of Germany, for his letter of 7 December 1995 and for preparing the draft resolution in collaboration with the Special Commission for Iraq (UNSCOM) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). When Iraq has complied with the pertinent resolutions and has reinserted itself into the international trading system, the export/import mechanism will also serve Iraq's best interests by encouraging other States and companies to trade with it.”
1996-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3644 (1996) · source
“The European Union's willingness to provide this much-needed assistance will nevertheless depend to a great extent on the Government's continuation of its efforts at dialogue and reconciliation. I shall conclude by expressing our great satisfaction over the inclusion in the draft resolution of a strong reference to the need to intensify the preparations for convening a Regional Conference for Peace, Security and Development in the area. We understand that the Conference needs careful preparation, and that a number of uncertainties have yet to be overcome. Still, it is our strong belief that such a Conference can provide a significant opportunity to address, within a broader perspective, issues of political and economic stability; humanitarian questions; and issues of peace and security in the area.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“We believe it is right to encourage the Secretary-General to continue consultations for further steps toward supporting a comprehensive dialogue and for a possible response, in the unfortunate event of widespread violence and a serious deterioration in the situation. Political support is important, as is the willingness of the international community to concretely assist the Government of Burundi in development programmes for rehabilitating the country. The European Union is the largest donor in Burundi. The Union and its member States are already contributing in the critical fields of humanitarian and human rights assistance, as well as assistance to the judiciary and to the police.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“Ajello will stay in close contact with the Government of the countries of the region in order to avoid duplication of initiatives. For the reasons I have mentioned, we believe that the draft resolution that the Security Council will vote on today contains all the elements that are needed, at this stage, to support the progress we have been witnessing along the path of dialogue, which should be strengthened and broadened. The draft resolution is also very clear when it warns the parties that the international community may be forced to change its attitude if there are acts of violence and attempts at destabilization.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The situation in the country seems to have improved somewhat, due to stronger cohesion within the Government. The strong willingness of the international community to address the situation and keep it under constant review has also had an influence on the political situation in Burundi. The United Nations, the Organization of African Unity and the European Union have mobilized their efforts and are working in close coordination. This is a critical factor. Once again we wish to express our confidence in the capacity of the Secretary-General and of the eminent personalities, especially former Tanzanian President Nyerere, to promote a climate of trust, of confidence between the parties. The Special Envoy of the European Union for the Great Lakes region, Mr. Aldo Ajello, will give them his full support. Mr.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The formal statement made on that occasion expressed full support for the efforts of the United Nations and the regional organizations concerned, particularly the Organization of African Unity. The European Union also pointed out that the only way to permanently end the crisis was through a political solution. The statement underlined the hope for a renewal of the spirit of reconciliation in Burundi. Another potential humanitarian catastrophe in the region can be averted only if all the interested parties realize that there is no Viable solution outside of dialogue. War and violence must be discarded as an option, and we all must strive in this direction. During the last month, a number of developments have taken place that, in our view, can greatly contribute to the search for renewed peace and stability.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union, and the following countries also associate themselves with this statement: Poland, Cyprus, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Romania and Slovakia. Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. Your skill, experience, foresight and wit are our best guarantees of a very profitable month. At the same time, I wish to thank the Permanent Representative of the United States, Ambassador Albright, for her eminently professional, dedicated and incisive leadership in the month of February. At a formal meeting of the Security Council on 29 January 1996, the European Union made clear its views on the situation in Burundi and on how the tension could be defused and the stalemate in the political dialogue ended.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The Secretary-General's report notes the elements of fragility in the creation of an efficient, modern judicial system and an adequate civilian police force. The need for a renewal of UNMIH's mandate is specifically based on such considerations. But we trust that this further commitment of resources by the United Nations at such a critical moment for the financial situation of our Organization will also convey to international public opinion the message that the United Nations has a unique and irreplaceable role.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“A positive outcome for the Haiti operation relies also on it being possible, over the next few months, for the various sectors of the population to be made aware that there is no better solution to their country's problems than properly functioning democratic institutions and full respect for human rights. In fact, as has been said on many occasions in the Council, the final outcome of this peace- keeping operation remains in the hands of the Haitian population. However, it is important to recognize the significant roles played by regional cooperation in solving the Haitian crisis. Of the factors that have led to the success already achieved, the initiatives undertaken by the Organization of American States and its close cooperation with the United Nations have certainly contributed to today's results.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“As the European Union has stated, this made possible the transfer of office from one democratically elected President to another for the first time in Haiti's history. On that occasion, the European Union expressed its confidence that President Preval will complete, in a framework of national reconciliation and justice, the work that his predecessor undertook in difficult conditions. The Secretary-General's report of 14 February notes the new President's request for the Council to take appropriate steps with a view to bringing about an extension of UNMIH's mandate so that a gradual withdrawal may take place in the months ahead. This request deserves a positive response. The draft resolution proposing the extension of UNMIH's mandate is particularly welcome, as it is in the spirit of completing a process that began with such difficulty.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and of the following associated countries that wish to join with it in this statement: Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. The Security Council's adoption of the resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) will represent a positive step towards further consolidating Haitian democracy and institutions. The European Union has repeatedly emphasized the need for the Haitian situation to evolve in such a way as to assure stability, security and peaceful coexistence for all members of Haitian society, fostering economic growth and allowing that country to reap the benefits of the efforts made by the international community. The election of President Preval was a decisive moment.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“III operate as efficiently as possible, and that due consideration be given to the security of its personnel. Recently, a number of initiatives have been undertaken to signal to the parties the growing impatience of the international community - which has responded generously to the appeals for financing the rehabilitation of the country - and the need to make real, concrete progress in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. The European Union remains committed to the Angolan peace process, and is undertaking de'marches with both the Government and UNITA to urge them to make further, and rapid, progress in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, and towards peace.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“It notes that without a strong stabilization policy it will not be possible to establish the basis for reconstruction and for social and economic development. The continued seriousness of the security situation and persisting obstacles to humanitarian activities throughout Angola are quite disturbing. Both parties should facilitate and ensure the safety of the delivery of humanitarian assistance. The European Union and its member States will continue to make assistance available to the Angolan population, provided that security conditions improve. The European Union stresses the importance of international support for the peace process in Angola, and underlines the stabilizing role of UNAVEM. III in the current fragile situation. The Union reaffirms its strong support for the operation. It is crucial that UNAVEM.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“Delays in demining activities raise serious concerns, as do reports that efforts of the Angolan parties in this area continue to be minimal. Demining has a strong humanitarian significance, because of the intense suffering land mines impose on innocent civilian populations, especially children. Demining will also allow the resumption of productive activities, thus increasing the gradual return to normal conditions of life throughout the country. The European Union is equally concerned over the further deterioration of the Angolan economy, which is partly a result of complex post-war problems, but which also reflects the Government's difficulty in implementing effective stabilization measures and necessary reforms.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“It now appears essential that UNITA confirm its recent pledge to accelerate the quartering of its troops, which has not yet reached significant levels. Yesterday, we were informed by the Secretariat that only 3,659 soldiers out of the 16,500 to be demobilized by 8 February were present in the quartering areas. Failure in this essential task could indeed jeopardize the entire peace process and have an adverse effect on the support the international community has shown so far. The European Union notes with satisfaction the steps taken by the Government of Angola in the implementation of the peace process, including withdrawing its forces and starting the quartering of its rapid reaction police. The Government must now speed up compliance with these commitments.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“It is up to the Angolan parties to demonstrate whether the new direction will be a positive one. As the Secretary-General points out in his report, the peace process has been moving at a disappointingly slow pace and is still fragile. To strengthen it and make it irreversible, good-faith cooperation between the parties will be the primary ingredient. The European Union welcomes the commitment recently undertaken both by the Government and by the Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) on a new timetable to move the peace process forward. The Union is also encouraged by the steps taken so far in this direction, especially by the Government of Angola, and urges both parties to increase cooperation on important aspects of the peace agreement, such as the formation of the joint armed forces.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“I wish to begin, Madam, by expressing our compliments to you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. I have no doubt that, under your experienced, dynamic and skilled leadership, the Council's work this month will be effective and exemplary. I wish also to express my sincere admiration to your predecessor, Sir John Weston, for his outstanding contribution to our work in the month of January. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Lithuania, Malta and Latvia associate themselves with this statement. We wish first of all to thank the Secretary-General for his thorough report on the peace process and on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III). It is clear that the peace process is at a turning-point.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“It must show its commitment to the common efforts to maintain international peace and security, which are clearly an essential prerequisite for economic development and stability. Italy is confident that the Government of Sudan will take this signal into account, thereby preventing an escalation of the dispute which would lead the country into isolation from Africa and from the rest of the world. The message that we have just heard from the representative of Sudan, his solemn promise of full and unconditional cooperation of his authorities - a promise made here, in front of the world, a promise to solve the problem - gives us some hope that the solution will soon come.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“We are also well aware of how difficult it is to root out this scourge once it has spread. Thus, we sincerely hope that Ethiopia will soon be able to conclude successfully the judicial process with an exemplary condemnation of the culprits once their guilt has been proved. Italy voted in favour of the resolution just adopted by the Security Council giving full support to the requests of the Organization of African Unity. The resolution, recalling the statements of the Central Organ of the OAU Mechanism, is meant to send a very precise and very strong signal to Sudan to comply with those requests without further delay. Sudan must show - with facts, now - the OAU and the international community its political will to strengthen cooperation with the States in the region.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“Great concern has been aroused in my country by the dispute between Ethiopia and Sudan over the case of the terrorist assassination attempt, on 26 June of last year, in the peaceful city of Addis Ababa, against one of the great leaders of our time: His Excellency Mr. Hosni Mubarak, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. We have followed closely the developments in this case, both in its bilateral aspects - between Ethiopia and Sudan - and in its multilateral ones - within the framework of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) - and, in the last three weeks, within the Security Council. The Italian Government and people very forcefully condemn terrorism in every form.Italy knows, through direct and very bitter experience indeed the grave danger that this plague poses to individual States and to the international community as a whole.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“But to overcome such a legacy, it is imperative that full light be cast on tragedies reminiscent of the darkest moments in European history, and that the perpetrators of these atrocities be brought to justice.”
1995-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3612 (1995) · source
“The Bosnian Serb authorities have only one way to get out of the predicament into which they have put themselves: immediately to allow the requested access to detained persons and to the places where the mass graves are allegedly located, and to cooperate fully with the International Tribunal for the punishment of those responsible for the very serious crimes denounced in the report. Any attempt to distort the facts, or to attribute responsibility to other parties is totally unacceptable, and will not be accepted by the Security Council. Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be consolidated only by overcoming the legacy of a merciless conflict that has lasted far too long.”
1995-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3612 (1995) · source
“The extreme gravity of the episodes denounced in the Secretary-General's report does not in any way condone other deeds that may be less grave but that are also deserving of our condemnation. This is why the resolution condemns the widespread looting and destruction of houses and other property, in particular by HVO forces, and demands that all sides refrain from laying mines, in particular in those areas which under the Peace Agreement will be transferred to another party.”
1995-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3612 (1995) · source
“Thus, I wish to thank our colleagues from France and Germany for having taken the initiative of drafting the present resolution, a process with which we readily associated ourselves, along with other countries, by becoming a sponsor. The resolution condemns in the strongest possible terms the episodes denounced in the Secretary-General's report, and reaffirms the Council's demand that the Bosnian Serb party give immediate and unimpeded access to persons detained or reported missing, and to the areas in question. It also underlines the need for all the parties to cooperate fully with the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, a commitment provided for by the Peace Agreement signed in Paris.”
1995-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3612 (1995) · source
“Over the past six months I have had various opportunities to express my anguish and that of my country at the fate of several thousand persons unaccounted for in Srebrenica and Zepa, anguish increased by the tragic news of possible mass graves, according to the photographic documentation provided to the Council by Ambassador Albright. The Secretary-General's report of 27 November is equally alarming. It adds a dramatic picture of new, appalling violations of humanitarian law that have taken place more recently in the Banja Luka region: a large-scale resumption of "ethnic cleansing"; new cases of persons unaccounted for; and chilling evidence, discovered in Sanski Most, of mass executions. Confronted by these atrocities in Bosnia, the Security Council could not remain indifferent or passive.”
1995-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3612 (1995) · source
“The attention that the United Nations dedicates to this problem is a direct reflection of its capacity for increasing democracy and transparency in the Organization. Therefore, today's initiative fits extremely well into the broader road towards reform, on which my country's ideas and proposals are well-known.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“In the end, only a direct, true voice in the decision- making process by countries that contribute troops or resources can ensure adequate participation and an efficient chain of command and control able to delegate authority to commanders in the field. The consultation mechanisms should not only invest the political sphere, but should be extended to the military sphere as well. We should therefore reflect on the idea of revitalizing the Military Staff Committee, providing for inclusion in it of the countries that contribute troops to each operation. It is only through participation and transparency that we can win over public opinion, whose support is essential in confronting the burden of peace-keeping in terms of funding and personnel. I have one final consideration.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Some would say that this is a problem that regards the Secretariat and not the Security Council. It is certainly true that the Security Council must operate in the political sphere of decision making and not get involved in macro- or micro-management, but it is clear that if the Secretariat's ability to interact with troop contributors were weakened, that would have to be compensated for by increased consultation between the Security Council and the troop contributors. A concrete response to the aforementioned problem is therefore necessary at present, as it will be in the future, to assure the success of peace-keeping operations.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“But the fact that we are not living in a perfect world is proved by the concern, shared by many, that the present financial difficulties of the United Nations will lead to measures that will seriously affect the resources and capacity of the Department of Peace-keeping Operations. Such austerity measures would also have a negative effect on the relationship between the Secretariat and the troop- contributing countries and seriously hinder planning activities and day-to-day management of peace-keeping operations. If, for example, there were to be a downsizing of the two vital organs of the Department of Peace-keeping Operations, the Office of Planning and Support and the Situation Centre, how could the dialogue between the troop contributors and the Secretariat be maintained at a satisfactory level?”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Italy fully endorses the statement by the Permanent Representative of Argentina, whose suggestions and proposals deserve the Council's utmost attention and should be acted upon. The key proposal concerns the establishment of a structured mechanism that would assure not only a constant flow of information between Council members and troop-contributing countries but also consultation on matters of substance. This corresponds to the expectations that full use be made of the possibilities offered by the Charter - expectations which Italy has been voicing for some time, both in the General Assembly and in the Security Council, ever since the general debate during the forty-eighth session of the General Assembly. Certainly, considerable progress has been made following the bitter experience in Somalia.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“The participation of troop- contributing countries that are non-members of the Council has so far, in our opinion, been at a satisfactory level, and those meetings are becoming more successful as the feeling spreads that they can be a very appropriate and useful place indeed for troop contributors to express legitimate questions, concerns and expectations. In order to improve them further we suggest that they be held within a reasonable margin of time prior to the Council's decisions in order to give the delegations of troop-contributing countries more time to consult their capitals and all the authorities concerned, civilian and military alike. Moreover, the documentation does not always seem to have been prompt and thorough. Improvement could also be made in this field.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source