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“Today, we are ready to move further. Certainly, improvements have been made, especially with regard to the calling of regular meetings with troop- contributing countries presided over jointly by the President of the Security Council and by a representative of the Secretary-General. These meetings are duly announced in the monthly calendar of the Council's work. They are meetings for consultation and not merely for information purposes. They take place before, and not during or after, the deliberations of the Security Council on any given peace-keeping operation.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Let me begin by expressing our sincere appreciation to the Permanent Representatives of New Zealand, Ambassador Colin Keating, and of Argentina, Ambassador Emilio Cardenas, who were the movers and doers behind the ideas and initiatives we are discussing today. From the very beginning the Italian delegation made clear its strong interest in taking part in the discussions among 34 troop-contributing countries belonging to the different regional groups. I was among those who had the honour of co-signing the letter addressed to you, Mr. President, on 11 December suggesting today's debate, because we believe that it is fully consistent with the Council's previous deliberations, particularly with the presidential statement of 4 November 1994, which indicated improved procedures for consultations with troop-contributing countries.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“We are convinced that it will ultimately lead to the normalization of life in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to the peaceful coexistence of communities that have lived side by side in the same territory for centuries. Having exacerbated their differences, they have now come to the time to rediscover and appreciate the far greater importance of what they have in common, of what must unite them. For Italy, Bosnia is a neighbour and a friend, whose tragedy has deeply moved our public opinion. It is a country that can rise again - that will rise again - forget the past and move towards a better future. This is the message that the Italian delegation would like to convey to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, through their representative at the United Nations, Ambassador Ivan Misic'.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Other important appointments await us in the future: the meeting of aid donors in Brussels, scheduled for 20 to 21 December; the meeting in Bonn, for the opening of negotiations on regional stabilization and on the reduction of weapons; the first meeting of the Peace Implementation Council, which Italy will host next June. The last of these will be an important occasion for a first verification of the progress in implementation of the peace plan and of the prospects for reconstruction. This process will in all likelihood be long, difficult and complex. It will not be easy to heal the wounds of four years of fighting or to forget the untold misery, the devastating violence and the long suffering of war. But the process has begun, and today's resolution constitutes one of its essential moments.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Today's resolution continues a process that has recently gone through important stages: the initialling of the Dayton Peace Agreement; the London Conference, which created a new institutional framework for the implementation of the Agreement, with a Peace Implementation Council and its Steering Board; the Paris Peace Conference, where the Agreement was signed yesterday, and where progress was made towards the mutual recognition of the successor States of the former Yugoslavia. In the View of Italy, such recognition remains a basic feature of a comprehensive political solution to the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“For my part, I wish to pay tribute to the thousands of people who performed their duties in extremely difficult conditions, particularly the many members of UNPROFOR who lost their lives or who suffered serious injuries - beginning with the brave French soldiers who paid the highest price of all. The prospects for peace that seem to be unfolding these days are also the legacy of their dedication and the sacrifice of their lives.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“These are areas in which the European Union is called on to play a guiding role, and in which Italy is ready to make a generous and qualified contribution. The meeting on development, organized in Rome last October, demonstrates our commitment to this key aspect of the peace process. Today's resolution also establishes the modalities for the expiration of the mandate of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR). UNPROFOR has played an essential role in recent years, often with inadequate means. International public opinion has not always given it proper recognition. We have heard uncharitable and often unjust criticisms.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“The withdrawal of the forces behind the Zones of Separation established by the Peace Agreement must not cause a new exodus of the civilian population, or new instances of "ethnic cleansing". The presence of International Police Task Force monitors can play a fundamental role in protecting the local population against this threat. Today's resolution also emphasizes the need to safeguard human rights, which the Bosnian parties pledged to respect according to the highest international standards. There cannot be peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina without a full restoration of human rights, which have been repeatedly and tragically violated in the last few years. Reconstruction and development are another priority for the consolidation of peace and for the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“The civilian activities sector is one in which the United Nations will maintain a key position, thanks largely to the leadership role granted to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the area of the return of refugees and displaced persons, and to other significant responsibilities in the humanitarian field, which are entrusted to a United Nations Coordinator, as announced in a recent report by the Secretary-General. With regard to these competences, the establishment of a United Nations police force - which we hope can be decided on as soon as possible - will be crucial in stabilizing the situation and safeguarding human rights.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“We are convinced that the presence of a force of 60,000 men in Bosnia will have a decisive impact on the implementation of the Peace Agreement, acting as an effective deterrent to any and all attempts to destabilize the situation. In this way, the Force will also help facilitate the peace process. In the second place, paragraph 26 of the resolution endorses the establishment of a High Representative and the appointment of Mr. Carl Bildt to this post. The High Representative will be a central figure in the civilian component of the operation, in view of the guidance and coordination functions assigned to him by the Dayton Agreement.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Italy will participate in this Force with a contingent of 2,300 men in the theatre, with naval forces that will continue to operate in the Adriatic Sea, and air force and naval personnel at 20 air bases and nine ports directly and constantly supporting the new Bosnian operation. This makes for a total of 11,000 men. Our troops will be deployed alongside those of other countries in the framework of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - that same NATO that without firing a single shot prevented a third world war from happening in the second half of this century. NATO will assume a central responsibility in this new operation, which is also open to the contributions of the Russian Federation and other countries not members of the Alliance, which we warmly welcome.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“To begin, allow me to subscribe fully to the statement the Permanent Representative of Spain, Ambassador Yafiez-Barnuevo, will shortly make on behalf of the European Union. It is with particular satisfaction that Italy co-sponsored and voted in favour of today's resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina - a resolution indeed of historic importance, since it creates a new scenario for the implementation of the Peace Agreement signed yesterday at the Paris Conference. In the first place, the resolution authorizes the establishment of a multinational force - IFOR - to implement the Agreement.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Distrust and suspicion are certainly not the ingredients that will help foster international cooperation in the area, and the statement of our colleague from Canada, Ambassador Robert Fowler, could not have been more eloquent in this regard. Indeed, dialogue always pays much more than confrontation, in all areas and in all questions. Italy remains convinced that the root causes of the instability afflicting the Great Lakes region must be radically addressed. While we welcomed the conference in Cairo, we reiterate the need to convene a broad-ranging conference on peace, stability and development in the area, under the auspices of the United Nations and other international organizations - and the sooner it takes place, the better.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“Moreover, to achieve the common goal of the voluntary repatriation of refugees, which, let us recall, Rwanda and other interested countries solemnly pledged to do at the Cairo conference, a climate of trust and confidence must prevail in the country and throughout the region. The authorities and people of Rwanda are undertaking the difficult job of reconstruction and development after the devastation and horror of the genocide. However, efforts in this direction cannot produce any long-term effects until stability has been assured both inside the country and on its borders. There can be no development without peace, reconciliation and stability. We further wish to express our hope that in the next three months a new relationship will be forged between Rwanda, the United Nations and the international community.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“They are, first, the question of refugee repatriation; secondly, bringing to justice those responsible for the genocide - although we welcome the fact that today a first order was issued for the arrest of one of the guilty; thirdly, conditions of life in the prisons, which are barely at the subsistence level; and, fourthly, the urgent need to fully reactivate the judicial system. All these issues must be addressed. Ending the United Nations Mission to Rwanda would certainly not have helped the United Nations to mobilize the support and the international assistance needed to address the foregoing issues and to rebuild the country or ease the growing tension in the Great Lakes region.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“Failure to do so could have jeopardized the prospect of further normalization and increased stability in the Great Lakes region. In the past 12 months, the situation in Rwanda has steadily normalized. Significant progress has been made in many sectors of the country's life, with the resumption of productive activity, the first steps towards re-establishing the judiciary and improvement in the humanitarian situation. The Rwandese Government deserves credit for these results. On the other hand, many serious problems remain unresolved.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“At the outset I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. I am sure that under your skilful and experienced guidance our work this month will be smooth and fruitful. I also wish to assure you of the full cooperation of the whole Italian delegation. At the same time, I should like to thank very warmly Ambassador Salim Al-Khussaiby, the Permanent Representative of Oman, for a most successful and prestigious presidency for the month of November. Like other members of the Council, I should like to underline that it is very important that today the Security Council was able to adopt a resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) for three months.”
1995-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3605 (1995) · source
“I was simply shocked - I was appalled - by the news the representative of the United Kingdom told us of the execution in Nigeria today of nine people, of nine minority rights activists. I think members will recall the battle that Italy waged last year in the General Assembly against the death penalty - against the death penalty in general, because we think it is inhuman. The Council can therefore imagine the feelings of the delegation I head; we have no information other than what we have just heard. Members can imagine our feeling of shock, of horror, to hear that people have been hanged because they defended their ideas and their ideals. Let me say very strongly, very loudly and very clearly: "You can hang people, but you can never hang ideas and ideals".”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“We cannot fail to mention that, in the delicate phase the country is going through, all the Liberian parties, particularly the Council of State and the Liberian National Transitional Government, must show their true, sincere commitment to peace. They must strictly abide by the terms of the Abuja Agreement, in particular with regard to the disengagement, disarmament and demobilization of their forces. Let us not forget that the end of the conflict depends on the success of these fundamental operations. Peace in Liberia, which today seems closer than ever, is first and foremost the responsibility of the Liberians themselves. I must add to the "footnote" of our colleague from the United Kingdom in his statement of a few moments ago.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“Moreover, we cannot forget that the firm stance of the Security Council made it possible to convey to the factions in conflict that it would not be possible for the international community to continue its support without a true, sincere, definite commitment by the parties to achieving peace. Today the Council is about to adopt a draft resolution that takes note of these positive developments. The draft resolution lays the foundation for renewed international support for the peace process and for the normalization of Liberia. We fully share its goals. Like other donor countries, we will carefully assess Liberia's immediate needs, especially from a humanitarian point of view.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“We must underline the essential role of the African countries in the peace process. Despite significant financial obstacles, they persevered in keeping the contingent of ECOMOG, the Monitoring Group of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in the country. The mediation of ECOWAS, with the tireless encouragement of the President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, was never interrupted, even at the most difficult moments in the negotiation. Finally, the success of the final, crucial phase of the negotiation was made possible by Nigeria's offer to host the peace talks, which led to the Abuja Agreement.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“Only a few months ago, the hopes for a positive conclusion to the peace process in Liberia seemed minimal. The numerous agreements signed by the factions were not respected; nine times a general cease-fire was agreed upon, and nine times it was violated. The sufferings of the civilian population were aggravated by the fact that it was impossible for humanitarian agencies to intervene in the country. The international community seemed powerless before the parties' stubborn insistence continuing the conflict. Today we are facing a completely different picture. The desire for peace seems to have finally prevailed over the logic of war. Dialogue has replaced weapons. This is what the Security Council had all along repeatedly called for. It is thus with great, sincere satisfaction that we note that Liberia is finally moving towards peace.”
1995-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3592 (1995) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to observe that today's resolution is to be seen in the general framework of the peace process, whose latest developments in Dayton my delegation is following with great hope. We believe, in fact, that a political solution to the conflict in the former Yugoslavia cannot, in any case, be independent of a solution to the serious humanitarian problems that have occurred in recent years, which have horrified the conscience of the whole international community. This is why Italy voted in favour of the resolution.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“We hope very much that the Yugoslav Government will issue these authorizations as soon as possible, thus confirming the constructive spirit that it has shown in the framework of the latest developments in the negotiations. Today's resolution also deals with the problem of human rights violations in Croatia's former United Nations protected areas. The news from various sources, including the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia and the United Nations humanitarian agencies, is unquestionably of concern - to such an extent that it hardly helps to create the necessary conditions for a return of refugees to their places of origin and to guarantee safe and stable living conditions for the Serbian population in territories where they lived peacefully for centuries.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“Another point addressed by today's resolution is the cooperation of the parties with the International Tribunal on the former Yugoslavia. In this regard, we wish to recall that, while representatives of the Tribunal are already present and operating in Zagreb and Sarajevo, the representative assigned to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) has not yet received the necessary authorization from the Belgrade authorities. This disappointing situation has been illustrated by the President of the Tribunal, Judge Antonio Cassese, who visited New York this week in connection with the General Assembly's discussion on the report of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“As for the male population of Srebrenica and Zepa, we must recall that for several months now, despite repeated appeals by the Security Council, the Bosnian Serb authorities have denied the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international humanitarian agencies access to persons detained or unaccounted for, as well as to sites considered suspicious. In the light of the news reported by the international media, and especially of the indications provided by the Permanent Mission of the United States, concerning possible mass murders in the area of Srebrenica, which are tragically reminiscent of similar episodes during the Second World War, this attitude is totally intolerable and totally inadmissible.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“My country has consistently maintained that any and all violations of human rights in the former Yugoslavia - whoever their authors may be - must be firmly condemned and, if possible, punished. The resolution adopted by the Council today, in whose drafting Italy participated in the framework of the Contact Group, is a move in this direction. In this context, we believe that the main focus must be on the extremely serious case of persons from Srebrenica, Zepa and, more recently, Sanski Most, who remain unaccounted for. Here, I must add that I am very grateful to our German colleague for taking up this subject, with a very eloquent statement, in our informal consultations.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“As this is the first time that I am speaking in a formal meeting of the Security Council under your able leadership, I should like to begin by expressing to you, Sir, and to your collaborators the warmest congratulations of the Italian delegation and our best wishes for the complete success of your presidency. At the same time, I wish to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari, and the Nigerian delegation for the excellent job done in leading the Council during the month of October. Italy welcomes the adoption of today's Security Council resolution, which deals with the problem of serious violations of humanitarian law and human rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in the former Sectors North, South and West in Croatia.”
1995-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3591 (1995) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Botswana, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Nigeria, Oman, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1017 (1995). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.25 pm.”
1995-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3582 (1995) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara, document S/1995/779. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1995/8 16, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
1995-09-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3582 (1995) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1995/810) before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Botswana, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Nigeria, Oman, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1016 (1995). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 7.35 pm.”
1995-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3581 (1995) · source
“The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1995/810, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: 8/1995/808, letter dated 19 September 1995 from the charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, and S/1995/812, letter dated 20 September 1995 from the Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
1995-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3581 (1995) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Misic' (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a place at the Council table; Mr. Nobilo (Croatia) took the place reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”
1995-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3581 (1995) · source
“"The Security Council furthermore deplores the death of one Danish peacekeeper and injury to nine others and expresses its condolences to the Government of Denmark and to the family of the peacekeeper who lost his life." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1995/47. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 7.05 pm.”
1995-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3580 (1995) · source
“It stresses the importance it attaches to intensified efforts to alleviate the plight of refugees and displaced persons, and to the fullest cooperation in this regard by the parties with the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and the international humanitarian agencies. The Council reiterates that there can be no military solution to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and urges all parties not to take military advantage of the present situation. It once again expresses its full support for the Geneva Declaration of Principles of 8 September 1995 (S/l995/780, annex II) which provides a basis for negotiations with the aim of achieving a lasting peace throughout the region.”
1995-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3580 (1995) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council deplores the rapidly escalating military situation on the ground in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and expresses its deep concern about the plight of the civilian population resulting therefrom. "The Security Council demands that all the parties involved in offensive military activities and hostile acts in Western Bosnia cease them immediately and respect fully the rights of the local population.”
1995-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3580 (1995) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Misic' (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a place at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1995-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3580 (1995) · source
“The Council encourages them to continue their efforts to resolve the remaining differences between the parties and urges the parties to implement fully the Interim Accord." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1995/46. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.20 p.m.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3579 (1995) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes the signing of the Interim Accord between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (S/1995/794, annex I) and looks forward to the establishment of a new relationship between the parties based on international law and peaceful, friendly relations. The Council believes the accord will promote the strengthening of stability in the region. "The Security Council commends both parties, the Secretary-General, the Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Cyrus Vance, and the United States envoy, Matthew Nimetz, for their efforts in bringing about this important achievement, pursuant to Security Council resolutions 817 (1993) and 845 (1993).”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3579 (1995) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 13 September 1995 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council and its enclosures, which will be issued under the symbol S/ 1995/794.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3579 (1995) · source
“I wish to recall the steadiness and consistency with which my Government has always sought to apply the policy of incentives and disincentives towards the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), decided on last year by the Security Council. We believe that, given the new windows of opportunity opening up in these days, the time has come to place the accent on the incentives in order to further encourage Belgrade to create the proper conditions for its progressive reintegration into the international community as a fully fledged member. In our opinion, today's resolution must be seen within such a context and from such a perspective. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“The longer period of suspension of the sanctions - from two and a half months to six months - will certainly encourage Belgrade to continue to exercise its powers of persuasion to help induce the Pale leadership to make a serious and constructive commitment to negotiation. The framework for a cessation of hostilities within Sarajevo, signed by the Bosnian Serb authorities and witnessed by Belgrade's highest authorities, represents another encouraging step in the right direction. After months and months of stalled negotiations and untold suffering and misery for the civilian population in the former Yugoslavia, the situation finally seems to offer a glimmer of hope.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Italy. Italy views with satisfaction the adoption of today's Security Council resolution to extend for another 180 days the suspension of some sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). That is why, as members of the Contact Group, we co-sponsored the resolution. We believe that lengthening the period of exemption from 75 days to 180 days sends Belgrade the clear message that its constructive and cooperative role in the latest developments in the peace process in the former Yugoslavia is being recognized and appreciated. These developments led to the Geneva understanding of 8 September on some agreed basic principles, which represent a step forward on the still long and difficult road to a comprehensive political solution.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“There are no more speakers wishing to speak before the vote. The Council will now proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it (S/1995/789). A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Botswana, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Nigeria, Oman, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1015 (1995). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“I thank the representative of Croatia for the kind words he addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“I thank the representative of Bulgaria for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Croatia. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Bulgaria. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“I thank the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina for his kind words addressed to me and to my country. The next speaker is the representative of Ukraine. I invite him to take a place at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1995/789, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. The first speaker is the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on whom I now call.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1995/768, which contains the text of a letter dated 6 September 1995 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the report of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, concerning the operations of the International Conference's Mission to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source