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1. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1995/523) 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 1002 (1995). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.45 pm.”

   1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3550 (1995) · source

2. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/1995/514, letter dated 27 June 1995 from the Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting a letter dated 26 June 1995 from the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco addressed to the President of the Security Council and S/1995/524, letter dated 29 June 1995 from the Permanent Representative of Honduras to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council which contains in its annex a letter dated 23 June 1995 from the Secretary-General of the Polisario Front addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

   1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3550 (1995) · source

3. “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 before them the report of the Security Council mission to Western Sahara from 3 to 9 June 1995, document 8/1995/498. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1995/523, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, Botswana, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Honduras, Italy, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”

   1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3550 (1995) · source

4. “We strongly urge the parties to the conflict to seize this opportunity, which may be the last. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers. 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 1.40 p.m.”

   1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

5. “It should, however, be clear that the mission of UNOMIL with its present tasks and force strength can be continued in a meaningful way only if conditions in Liberia allow it to fulfil its mandate. The mission will, therefore, have to be converted into a good offices mission if substantial progress in the peace process cannot be demonstrated by the end of its present mandate. In this context, the parties to the conflict will be held to the letter of the resolution which the Security Council has just adopted. They should install the Council of State, re-establish a comprehensive and effective cease-fire, disengage all forces and agree on a timetable for the implementation of all other aspects of the peace agreements, in particular the disarmament process.”

   1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

6. “We hope that the ongoing negotiations among the member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the parties to the conflict will, in the end, yield a peaceful solution to the conflict. In this context, the forthcoming meetings in Abuja are an opportunity not to be missed. Although the people of Liberia bear the ultimate responsibility for achieving peace and national reconciliation, the continued efforts of ECOWAS States to harmonize their policies on Liberia and to promote the implementation of the Accra agreement, including tightening the application of the arms embargo, will play a decisive role. We recognize the important role which the cease-fire Monitoring Group of the ECOWAS States (ECOMOG), together with UNOMIL, is playing in the efforts to contribute to the peace process in Liberia.”

   1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

7. “I thank the representative of the Czech Republic for his kind words addressed to me. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Germany. My country has voted in favour of extending the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL). I should, however, like to state the following: We are very much concerned that concrete progress in the implementation of the peace accords is still lacking. This concerns especially the establishment of the cease-fire and the installation of the Council of State. We regret that UNOMIL is subject to numerous restrictions in the field and is therefore not able to fulfil its mandate in a satisfactory manner.”

   1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

8. “I thank the representative of Rwanda for the kind words he addressed to me. The Council will now proceed to the vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/ 1995/521. 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 100 1 ( 1 995). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

   1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

9. “I thank the representative of Liberia 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.”

   1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

10. “Members of the Council have before them the eleventh progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia, document S/ 1995/473. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/1995/521, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. The first speaker is the representative of Liberia, on whom I now call.”

    1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

11. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Liberia 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. Bull (Liberia) took a place at the Council table. The President: 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.”

    1995-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3549 (1995) · source

12. “The Council emphasizes that there can be no military solution to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It stresses the importance it attaches to the Vigorous pursuit of a political settlement, and reiterates its demand that the Bosnian Serb party accept the Contact Group peace plan as a starting point." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1995/31. 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 1.25 p.m.”

    1995-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3548 (1995) · source

13. “The Council is also deeply concerned at the deterioration in the situation in and around Sarajevo, the obstruction by the Bosnian Serb party of freedom of movement and utilities to the city and the continued obstruction of the normal operation of Sarajevo airport. "The Security Council stresses that all such actions are unacceptable and demands that all parties fully respect the safety and security of UNPROFOR personnel and ensure their complete freedom of movement to enable UNPROFOR to carry out its mandate in accordance with the Council's resolutions. "The Security Council calls upon the parties to enter into negotiations as provided for in its resolution 998 (1995) of 16 June 1995 and to agree without further delay to a cease-fire and a complete cessation of hostilities in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1995-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3548 (1995) · source

14. “The 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 reiterates its condemnation of interference with humanitarian supplies and the freedom of movement of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) by all parties within the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this context it is deeply concerned by the blockading by Bosnian Government forces of UNPROFOR personnel in the Visoko, Gorazde, Gorni Vakuf and Kladanj areas, which included on 20 June 1995 placing mines outside the UNPROFOR camp in Visoko.”

    1995-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3548 (1995) · source

15. “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. Misie' (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.”

    1995-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3548 (1995) · source

16. “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 1000 (1995). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.20 pm.”

    1995-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3547 (1995) · source

17. “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 before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus, documents S/ 1995/488 and Add.l. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/1995/503, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (8/1995/503) 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.”

    1995-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3547 (1995) · source

18. “I should also like to thank the tellers for their assistance. The Security Council has thus concluded its business for this meeting. The meeting rose at 12.55 pm.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

19. “>l<>l<>l< The President: I should like to inform the members of the Council that I have just received from the President of the General Assembly the following letter: "I have the honour to inform you that at the 104th plenary meeting of the General Assembly, held today for the purpose of electing one member of the International Court of Justice, the following candidate obtained an absolute majority of the votes in the General Assembly: Mr. Luigi Ferrari Bravo." As the Security Council and the General Assembly have agreed on the same candidate, the distinguished jurist Mr. Luigi Ferrari Bravo of Italy has been elected a member of the International Court of Justice for a term of office expiring on 5 February 1997. I should like to congratulate him and to wish him every success in the high office to which he has been elected.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

20. “All the ballot papers have been collected. The tellers will now count the ballots. The President: The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: 15 Number of invalid ballots: 0 Number of valid ballots: 15 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Mr. Luigi Ferrari Bravo (Italy) 8 Mr. Pieter Hendrik Kooijmans (Netherlands) 5 Mr. Santiago Torres Bernardez (Spain) 2 The President: Mr. Ferrari Bravo has accordingly received the required majority of votes in the Security Council. I shall communicate the result of the vote to the President of the General Assembly in writing. I request the Council to remain in session while we wait for the President of the General Assembly to inform the Council of the results of the voting in the Assembly.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

21. “The President: The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: 15 Number of invalid ballots: 0 Number of valid ballots: 15 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Mr. Luigi Ferrari Bravo (Italy) Mr. Pieter Hendrik Kooijmans (Netherlands) 6 Mr. Santiago Torres Bernardez (Spain) 2 \l The President: As no candidate has received the absolute majority, the Security Council will now proceed to a fourth ballot, in accordance with rule 61 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. I would ask the Conference Officer to distribute the ballot papers. Members of the Council should place an "X" against the name of the candidate for Whom they wish to vote. >l<>l<>l< The President: I take it that all the members of the Council have now voted, and I ask the Conference Officer to collect the ballot papers.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

22. “Pieter Hendrik Kooijmans (Netherlands) Mr. Luigi Ferrari Bravo (Italy) Mr. Santiago Torres Bernardez (Spain) Mr. Mehmet Giiney (Turkey) ONO\\1 The President: As no candidate obtained the required majority, the Council will proceed to a third vote, in accordance with rule 61 of the provisional rules of procedure. I shall ask the Conference Officer to distribute the ballot papers. Members of the Council should place an "X" against the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. >l<>l<>l< The President: I take it that all the members of the Council have now voted, and I ask the Conference Officer to collect the ballot papers. All the ballot papers have been collected. The tellers will now count the ballots.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

23. “Santiago Torres Bernardez (Spain) NNUIQ The President: As no candidate has received the absolute majority, the Security Council will now proceed to a second ballot, in accordance with rule 61 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. I would ask the Conference Officer to distribute the ballot papers. Members of the Council should place an "X" against the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. >l<*>k The President: I take it that all the members of the Council have now voted, and I request the Conference Officer to collect the ballot papers. All the ballot papers have been collected. The tellers will now count the ballots. as"?- The President: The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: 15 Number of invalid ballots: 0 Number of valid ballots: 15 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Mr.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

24. “>l<>l<>l< The President: I have now been informed that the ballot papers have been collected in the General Assembly. The counting of the ballots in the Security Council will now begin. The tellers will now count the ballots. As agreed in our consultations, there will be two independent countings of the ballots, one by each teller. The President: The result of the voting is as follows: Number of ballot papers: 15 Number of invalid ballots: 0 Number of valid ballots: 15 Required majority: 8 Number of votes obtained: Mr. Luigi Ferrari Bravo (Italy) Mr. Pieter Hendrik Kooijmans (Netherlands) Mr. Mehmet Giiney (Turkey) Mr.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

25. “The President: May I take it that the Council is now ready to proceed with the election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Roberto Ago? It is so decided. The President: I would ask the Conference Officer to distribute the ballot papers. Members of the Council should place an "X" in the box next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote. >l<>l<>l< The President: I take it that all the members of the Council have now voted and I request the Conference Officer to collect the ballot papers. All the ballot papers have been collected. I should like to remind the Council that, as we agreed during our consultations, the ballots will not be counted until it has been verified that the ballot papers in the General Assembly have been collected. The Council will remain in session pending the receipt of that information.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

26. “Votes may be cast only for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot paper, and each elector may vote for only one candidate, otherwise the ballot will be considered invalid. When a candidate has obtained the required majority, I shall notify the President of the General Assembly of the name of that candidate, and I shall request the Council to remain in session pending the receipt from the President of the General Assembly of the result of the voting in the Assembly. I shall now draw lots to select two delegations to serve as tellers. as"?- The President: Oman and the Russian Federation have been drawn. I therefore request each of them to appoint one member of their respective delegations to serve as teller. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Al-Harthy (Oman) and Mr. Karev (Russian Federation) acted as tellers.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

27. “Article 15 of the Statute of the Court provides that "A member of the Court elected to replace a member whose term of office has not expired shall hold office for the remainder of his predecessor's term." Accordingly, the member elected to fill the remainder of the term left vacant by the death of Judge Roberto Ago will serve until 5 February 1997. The voting will be by secret ballot. When we proceed to the vote, members of the Council will receive a ballot paper containing the names of the candidates. No withdrawal will be accepted once the ballot papers have been distributed. However, it would be possible to withdraw between ballots. Members of the Council will be requested to place an "X" next to the name of the candidate for whom they wish to vote.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

28. “Documents S/1995/49O and Add.1 contain the nominations by national groups received by the Secretary- General after 31 May 1995. Document S/1995/450 contains the curricula vitae of the nominated candidates. The Security Council also has before it a memorandum by the Secretary-General, contained in document S/1995/448, describing the present composition of the Court and setting out the procedure to be followed in the conduct of the election. I should like to remind the Council that under Article 10, paragraph 1, of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, "Those candidates who obtain an absolute majority of votes in the General Assembly and in the Security Council shall be considered as elected." The required majority in the Security Council is eight votes.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

29. “I should like to recall that at its 3507th meeting, on 9 March 1995, the Security Council adopted resolution 979 (1995), in which it decided that the election to fill the vacancy in the International Court of Justice should take place on 21 June 1995 at a meeting of the Security Council and at a meeting of the General Assembly at its forty-ninth session. This morning the Security Council and the General Assembly will proceed independently with the election, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Statute of the Court, for the purpose of filling this vacancy. The list of candidates nominated by national groups and received by the Secretary-General as of 31 May 1995, the deadline for receipt of nominations, is contained in document S/1995/449.”

    1995-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3546 (1995) · source

30. “"The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/1995/PRST/30. 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 6 pm.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3545 (1995) · source

31. “"The Security Council could not countenance moves by the local Serb authorities in the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to establish a union between them, since this would be inconsistent with the Council's commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. "The Security Council stresses that there can be no military solution to the conflict and calls upon the parties to reaffirm their commitment to a peaceful resolution of their differences. "The Security Council notes with distress the loss of life and casualties which have been suffered by UNCRO and extends its condolences to the families of the bereaved.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3545 (1995) · source

32. “It welcomes the Secretary-General's intention to monitor closely their cooperation with UNCRO and their compliance with the cease-fire agreement of 29 March 1994, and requests him to keep the Council fully informed. Such cooperation and compliance are essential for the implementation of UNCRO's mandate and for progress towards a negotiated settlement respecting fully the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia and which guarantees the security and rights of all communities.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3545 (1995) · source

33. “"The Security Council notes the Secretary-General's judgement that completion of the redeployment of United Nations peace-keeping personnel in the Republic of Croatia by 30 June 1995 envisaged in its resolution 982 (1995) of 31 March 1995 is no longer possible. It requests the Secretary-General to proceed as expeditiously as possible with this redeployment with the aim of fulfilling all UNCRO's tasks under its mandate. It demands that the parties cooperate with UNCRO's efforts to implement fully its mandate. "The Security Council notes the fact that both parties have stated their desire that the peace-keeping mission should continue, and are seeking UNCRO's assistance.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3545 (1995) · source

34. “"The Security Council welcomes the agreement of the Government of Croatia to a continued UNCRO presence in the area of Western Slavonia known as Sector West for the purposes of implementing its mandate, in particular in respect of human rights, to which it continues to attach great importance. It endorses the Secretary-General's view as to the necessity for reconciliation and confidence-building in that Sector. It stresses the importance it attaches to full respect for the human rights of the Serb population there. It encourages the Secretary-General to continue his coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights as well as other international organizations and agencies in this regard.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3545 (1995) · source

35. “It also calls upon all parties to respect fully the international border between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and to stop any action which extends the conflict across this border, since this is in violation of the Council's resolutions. It reiterates its warning that in the event of failure to comply with the demand in its resolution 994 (1995) that the parties refrain from taking any further military measures or actions that could lead to the escalation of the situation, it will consider further steps needed to ensure such compliance. "The Security Council requests the Committee established under resolution 724 (1991) of 15 December 1991 to continue to investigate, in accordance with its mandate, reports of violations of resolution 713 (1991) of 25 September 1991.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3545 (1995) · source

36. “"The Security Council looks to the parties to cooperate fully and unconditionally with UNCRO in the performance of its mandate and to ensure the safety, security and freedom of movement of its personnel. The Council demands that they fulfil their commitment under the cease-fire agreement of 29 March 1994, in particular in respect of the withdrawal of all forces and heavy weapons from the zones of separation, and fully implement the 2 December 1994 agreement on economic confidence- building measures. It calls upon the parties, and in particular the Government of Croatia, to cease all military action in and around Sector South.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3545 (1995) · source

37. “Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 994 (1995), document S/1995/467. Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the report of the Secretary-General of 9 June 1995 (S/ 1995/467) submitted pursuant to its resolution 994 (1995) of 17 May 1995. It is concerned at the situation described therein, and at the continuing failure of the parties to cooperate satisfactorily with UNCRO and to comply fully with the demands of the Council. It condemns in particular the continuation of offensive actions and the intimidation of UNCRO personnel in violation of its resolution 994 (1995).”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3545 (1995) · source

38. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Croatia 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. Drobnjak (Croatia) took a place at the Council table. 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.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3545 (1995) · source

39. “That is why we encourage the Secretary-General to intensify his efforts with regard to a political settlement. My Government is ready to lend its full support to these efforts. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers. 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 12.30 pm.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3544 (1995) · source

40. “Against this background, we have taken careful note of the recent statement of the Foreign Ministry of the Russian Federation recognizing the validity of the cease-fire agreement for the Russian forces in Tajikistan. We believe that a United Nations presence in northern Afghanistan, as requested by both parties, could contribute to a lessening of tensions in the border area. Clearly, the attitude of the relevant Afghan authorities on this issue will be crucial. We hope that the Secretary-General will be able to persuade them of the utility of such a presence. Reporting to the Council in August 1993, the Secretary-General observed that the situation in Tajikistan "contains the seeds of a major threat to peace and security for Central Asia and beyond." (5/26311, para. 35) My Government believes that that assessment remains true.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3544 (1995) · source

41. “My delegation welcomes the fact that, after a long period of stagnation, dialogue between the Tajik parties has finally resumed. We would like to thank the Special Envoy, Ambassador Piriz-Ballon, as well as the observer countries for their contribution to the results achieved in the recent meetings at Kabul and Almaty. These results, though modest, represent badly needed progress. The parties must understand that the United Nations role, and UNMOT's presence in particular, depend not only on a cease-fire but also on a viable political process aimed at national reconciliation and the promotion of democracy. Germany remains concerned at the continued fighting on the Tajik-Afghan border. As the Secretary-General points out, this fighting involves the parties as well as Russian border forces.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3544 (1995) · source

42. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Germany. My Government welcomes the adoption of resolution 999 (1995) extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) for a period of up to six months. UNMOT is a small mission, but one to which we attach great importance. I would like to take this opportunity to thank its members for doing an excellent job under difficult conditions. UNMOT, as the Secretary-General notes in his report, plays a key role in containing the conflict in Tajikistan. It does so by monitoring the cease-fire. At the same time, it provides vital support for the peacemaking efforts of the Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Ambassador Pr'riz- Ballon.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3544 (1995) · source

43. “I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1995/486. 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 999 (1995). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3544 (1995) · source

44. “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 before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan, documents S/l995/472, S/1995/472/Corr.1 and S/l995/472/Add.1. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1995/486, 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. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3544 (1995) · source

45. “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 3 am.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3543 (1995) · source

46. “We are following with concern recent media reports that the Government and the army of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) continue to support the Bosnian Serb military. Military actions will not solve, but will only exacerbate, the conflict in Bosnia. What is needed is a political settlement. The continued presence of UNPROFOR and its contributions to the international community's efforts towards peace have been invaluable. We support the continued presence of UNPROFOR in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the firm belief that it will help to bring about the necessary conditions on the ground for genuine and serious political negotiations on a final settlement. 1 new resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3543 (1995) · source

47. “A stronger UNPROFOR will be in a better position to defend itself, to fulfil its mandate and to protect the suffering civilian population wherever possible. The parties have to agree without further delay to a cease-fire and a complete cessation of hostilities in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, a stronger UNPROFOR presence. and even a cessation of hostilities to be achieved as soon as possible, are not enough. What is needed is progress in the search for a political solution on the basis of the acceptance by the Bosnian Serb party of the Contact Group plan as a starting point. We reiterate our call to the Bosnian Serb party to abandon its course of intransigence and rejection, which will only prolong the suffering of the Bosnian Serb people as well.”

    1995-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3543 (1995) · source

48. “The taking of UNPROFOR personnel as hostages is a contemptible act. We also condemn the continued strangulation of Sarajevo and the horrifying shelling of safe areas, which on a single day in Tuzla led to the death of 71 Bosnians, most of them young. We support the continued presence of UNPROFOR in Bosnia. We support the plans by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, France and the Netherlands to reinforce UNPROFOR with a rapid- reaction capability of up to 12,500 additional troops to assist the mission in carrying out more effectively its humanitarian mandate. That is why my delegation voted in favour of this text and joined in sponsoring it. It is a necessary step to ensure that the rapid-reaction forces can be brought to the theatre as soon as possible.”

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49. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Germany. The German Government is deeply concerned about the further deterioration of the overall situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The continued strangulation of Sarajevo can under no circumstances be justified. The latest news about the situation in and around Sarajevo gives rise to the fear that there could be a new round of intensified hostilities in the days to come. In this context, it continues to be important not to forget who is the victim and who is the aggressor in Bosnia. The United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), a peace-keeping operation sustained by the international community at great cost and with a heavy toll in human lives, is confronted with an ever more aggressive environment and with hostile actions, in particular from the Bosnian Serb side.”

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50. “The Council will now proceed to the vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/1995/478, as orally revised in its provisional form. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Botswana, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Nigeria, Oman, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: China, Russian Federation The President: The result of the voting is as follows: 13 in favour, none against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution, as orally revised in its provisional form, has been adopted as resolution 998 (1995). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

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