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lines on the record: 41
first: 1998-09-24
most recent: 1999-09-29
sittings or episodes: 3
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“We do not want this to be in the absence of the Security Council, and I therefore appeal to all members, in a fraternal spirit, to understand that only dialogue, not exclusion, can help us forge and strengthen the links that led to the creation of this Organization.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“It is in that spirit that we would like the United States to join the United Kingdom in reaching out to that country to bring it back into the international community - of which it is already a member. That would not only contribute to reducing tension in the continent, but would give us new hope for consolidation of the results of the Sirte meeting, at which we decided that, given the various arguments heard in this very Council without any solid results for the continent, it was time for action. When we saw the rapid decisions taken on Kosovo and on Timor, we thought that, at Sirte and following Sirte, we would look for means of addressing our own problems.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“It is the fervent hope of my delegation that the international community will muster the political will and come forward to work with us. Together, there is no conflict we cannot settle; together, there are no economic difficulties we cannot address. All that Africa asks for is support and understanding. I turn now to the Security Council. We know that the imposition of sanctions is a powerful coercive measure by which to put people on the right path. Of late, one African State, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, has been subjected to sanctions. We have followed the gradual negotiations in these chambers, and note that those sanctions are now suspended. We have also observed that that same country recently organized a meeting of African heads of State or Government that is generating a lot of hope for the African continent.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“We say this because we believe that there should be a coordinated and comprehensive approach to Africa, for its problems are diverse and complex. In this context, we welcome the interest generated by the report of the Secretary-General both within the United Nations and in other forums. It is our fervent hope that others will join in the debate to find a way forward on both the political and the socio-economic fronts. As we enter the new millennium, we should forge a new partnership on Africa: a partnership for the renaissance of a continent long abandoned, a continent that has too frequently been marginalized. The time has now come for Africa to be respected at least for what it is. It needs friends and it needs solidarity.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General is very detailed, and it cannot be considered in all its aspects within the limited time we have at our disposal. We can only encourage him to continue in his crusade. But we must all work together to implement the many recommendations that are contained in his report on Africa. We hope that the Secretary-General and others will continue to keep the issue of the African continent alive both inside and outside the Council. We hope that in this way greater international attention will be focused on the problems of Africa, not only on the issue of conflicts but also on the wider issues, including economic and social issues, that must be addressed as some of the many root causes of conflict.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“My delegation also supports the various efforts undertaken by the Secretariat in conflict situations to improve the situation of civilians, in particular that of children. A series of interventions might be necessary to help societies emerge from conflicts. However, helping to bring a conflict to a close should not be the end of our interventions. Societies emerging from conflict often require post-conflict support structures in order to help avoid a relapse into fighting. The establishment of post-conflict peace-building support offices in Liberia and more recently in Guinea-Bissau is a good example of how post-conflict support structures can contribute to the consolidation of peace. My delegation would encourage the establishment of such structures, as appropriate, for countries emerging from conflict.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The recent report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which was considered by the Council recently, clearly spells out the magnitude of the problem. Ensuring adherence to international humanitarian and human rights law by all parties to a conflict is absolutely imperative for the security of civilians. In this context, my delegation values the important roles being played by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict, by the United Nations Children's Fund, by the World Health Organization, by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and by the High Commissioner for Human Rights.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Identifying international arms merchants and restricting the manufacture of and trade in small arms could contribute to reducing the troubling phenomenon of the excessive proliferation and illicit flow of arms. We encourage the Secretariat to continue its feasibility study on this, and we look forward to the recommendations that the Secretariat may submit. Strengthening arms embargoes could also help in reducing the flow of arms. The work of the sanctions Committee under the chairmanship of Ambassador Fowler is very encouraging. However, the Secretariat should continue in its efforts to encourage African States to adopt measures to criminalize violations of Security Council arms embargoes. In recent times, we have seen that civilians, in particular women, children and members of other vulnerable groups, suffer the most from conflicts.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“It cannot be gainsaid that in addressing the issue of the causes of conflict in Africa, the problem of illicit flows of arms, including small arms, must be addressed as well. My delegation welcomes the importance the Secretary-General and the United Nations attach to this question. The recent open debate of the Council on this issue will further contribute to efforts to bring about greater public awareness of this problem as a precursor of global action. We welcome and encourage the efforts of the Secretariat to heighten awareness of this problem in the African continent by engaging subregional organizations in Africa, as well as African States, in the search for solutions to this problem.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“We have taken note of the initiatives of the Secretariat to enhance such cooperation and coordination, and we encourage the heads of the organizations concerned to continue their efforts. The partnership among the United Nations, the OAU and subregional organizations in Africa for peacekeeping is vital for obvious reasons. Strengthening Africa's peacekeeping capacity is therefore crucial. The activities of the Secretariat for this purpose, as outlined in the report, are most welcome. We must, however, emphasize that shifting responsibility for peacekeeping from the Council to the regional or subregional levels for reasons of political expediency should be avoided. As many speakers today have stressed, the Security Council cannot sub-contract its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The people of Africa will be watching carefully to see what the United Nations does. Undoubtedly, the credibility of the Security Council will again be put to the test. We hope that the Council will, on these occasions as well as others, rise to the challenge and come not with half-hearted measures, but with adequate measures to resolve those conflicts. African States are now prepared to take their own initiatives to address conflict situations in the continent. Through subregional organizations and the Organization of African Unity, significant breakthroughs have been achieved. Through such mechanisms, African States will continue to contribute to conflict resolution. However, the responsibility has to be shared. We value the cooperation among the United Nations, the OAU and subregional organizations in this regard.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The failure of the Council to act in the face of serious threats to peace, security and human lives in Africa threatens the credibility and legitimacy of the Security Council. It is no longer credible to use financial costs as a guiding principle for intervention. The United Nations should consider ways of providing more funding for peacekeeping operations. In this context, we support the appeal of the Secretary-General for more contributions to the United Nations and OAU trust funds, not as a substitute, but to complement funding of peacekeeping operations in Africa from the regular budget. The situations in Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia and Eritrea will soon come up for consideration by the Council for the possible deployment of peacekeeping operations.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“In dealing with them, we agree with the Secretary-General that the root causes of the conflicts should be addressed, and not merely their symptoms. Any interventions to this end would require the involvement of the entire United Nations system. In this connection, we appreciate the efforts of various United Nations agencies and funds which are mentioned in the report. We must, however, mention the special responsibility of the Security Council as the body which has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. I will return to that matter. The reluctance of the Security Council to deploy peacekeeping operations to Africa is unacceptable. We know that the failure in Somalia was bitter, but inaction in Rwanda and elsewhere is even worse.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“Today quite a number of African States are gripped in armed conflict, while the great majority of the Africans languish in abject poverty. Over 8 million of its people are refugees, returnees or internally displaced persons. This dismal picture notwithstanding, African States have begun to take greater responsibility to mitigate the plight of their peoples. And, as such, African States are making greater efforts at conflict prevention, management and resolution. The report of the Secretary-General under consideration clearly shows the successes recently achieved in several theatres of conflict, including Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My delegation acknowledges the fact that the conflicts facing Africa are complex.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“The declaration by African heads of State and Government at the Algiers summit is clear testimony to this trend. On the economic front as well, the African States are not doing badly. Liberalization of trade and exchange controls, privatization of industries and reform of regulatory and legal frameworks, which are prevalent in many States, clearly indicate the determination of African States to forge ahead in economic advancement for the betterment of the African people. Unfortunately, however, this is not the whole story. While some good news is coming from many countries in Africa, the overall situation is overshadowed by conflict, civil strife, economic stagnation, refugee problems, poverty and deadly diseases.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“My delegation would like to take this opportunity to commend the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for organizing this meeting. The level at which your delegation is represented, Sir, is a clear manifestation of the interest and commitment your Government has for Africa, for which we are also grateful. May I also thank our able Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for his detailed report on the implementation of the recommendations contained in his report on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa. Contrary to widely held beliefs, the African continent is changing rapidly, this time for the better. No longer is it the norm to have a military dictatorship or a dictator as head of State. Democratic election as a means of gaining political power is taking root.”
1999-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4049Resumption1 (1999) · source
“We believe that it is in this spirit of solidarity that you, Sir, have decided to highlight this issue during your country's presidency, at this historic moment when the General Assembly is holding its last session of this millennium. History will positively judge the pertinence of the move undertaken by your country, the Netherlands, as you have always worked in this field in past decades to create an asylum for humanity against the cruelties and the pains that are created by man's own invention against the human race.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“In conclusion, while the efforts of the Council to lend its voice to the efforts to halt the excessive accumulation of and traffic in small arms is laudable, we wish to caution that the underlying sociological, economic and political causes of conflict must be addressed so as to create conditions of stability and thus reduce the need for arms and, consequently, for conflict. In this context, we welcome the momentum generated by the Secretary-General's report on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa. It is our hope that the momentum generated by this report will not be lost and that recommendations contained therein will be implemented.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“We therefore support the proposal for African States to participate in the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms and also welcome the recommendation for the establishment of regional registers. We must, however, acknowledge that the responsibility in the case of Africa is two-pronged. While African States must get their priorities right, arms manufacturing countries, too, must exercise restraint in supplying arms to African States, particularly in regions of conflict.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“The leadership role of Canada on efforts to render more effective the sanctions against UNITA is therefore commendable and worthy of emulation. One might argue rightly that all States have the right and responsibility to acquire arms for their defence needs. In the case of Africa, however, I might hasten to support the view of the Secretary-General in his report on Africa that our compelling development interests require that a minimum of our resources be diverted for military purposes. African States can help to diminish the large military expenditures by implementing transparency and confidence-building measures in the military and security fields.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“Coupled with such measures should be well-defined policies designed to improve domestic regulation, controls for production and transfers, measures to address illicit trade and measures to ensure removal of weapons from post- conflict situations. In this context, the Security Council has a special role to play in conflict and post-conflict situations. The Security Council could, in such situations, address the issues of proliferation in its interventions. Arms embargoes could also play a central role in helping to reduce proliferation. However, many such embargoes of the Council are more honoured in their breach than in their observance. The Security Council should therefore make constructive efforts to ensure the effectiveness of such embargoes.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“As such, we welcome the initiative of the Secretary-General for coordinated action on small arms, which is designed to ensure a coherent and coordinated approach to the small- arms issue within the United Nations system. We welcome the high priority accorded to the role of the United Nations in promoting better understanding of the direct and indirect consequences of the proliferation of small arms. It is our hope that, ultimately, international consensus will emerge for global action. In order to effectively address the problem of the proliferation of small arms, measures for the promotion of social, economic and political conditions that provide safety for individuals and societies are indispensable.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“Other regional organizations, such as the European Union - through its Programme for Preventing and Combating Illicit Trafficking in Conventional Arms and the European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports - and the Organization of American States (OAS) - through its Inter-American Convention Against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Other Related Materials - are finding ways to tackle the problem. My delegation welcomes these initiatives. It is our view that any international effort designed to address the twin problems of illicit transfers and excessive accumulation should be encouraged. However, a coherent and coordinated approach is needed to address the problem.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“The "Supplement to an Agenda for Peace" also makes a case for microdisarmament. The United Nations Group of Governmental Experts on Small Arms also contributed significantly to the efforts of the General Assembly. It is also noteworthy to highlight that a range of United Nations and other global bodies have been developing programmes to tackle this issue. The Economic and Social Council - through the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice - the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) are all engaged in this issue in one way or another. At the regional level, the ECOWAS Moratorium is a good example.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“We in West Africa, aware of the problem that the proliferation of small arms has presented for our subregion, have adopted - at the conference of the heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States held in Abuja, on 30 October 1998 - a moratorium on the production of and trade in small arms. Since the end of the cold war, there has been remarkable progress towards the development of a comprehensive global framework for action against small- arms proliferation. I crave members' indulgence to mention a few. At the United Nations level, the General Assembly has adopted resolutions which focus on the potential destabilizing effects of arms accumulation and transfers, their possible impact on socio-economic development and illicit trafficking thereof.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“Such efforts may include buy-back programmes; collection and disposal; and effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants in societies emerging out of conflict. Recently, a ceremony of that nature took place in Liberia, at which more than 20,000 small arms were incinerated. I hope that this practice continues and, in addition, that it is monitored, so that the results can prove permanent. Because of the magnitude of the problem, an international process - or processes - is necessary to reinforce local, national or regional processes. It is necessary that international norms should be developed to address the problem.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“We recognize also the interrelationship between international peace and security, and sustainable development. We in Africa need sustainable development: we therefore need peace and security, and hence less proliferation of the millions of small arms in which our continent is awash. The challenges posed by the problem of the proliferation of small arms cannot be addressed by individual Governments alone, least of all those of countries in regions of conflict. The problem of proliferation transcends national and regional levels and must therefore be tackled through international and global cooperation. This is not to suggest that local efforts are not necessary: of course they are. In our view, local efforts are central to curbing the problem.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“In societies where there are social problems, poverty and crime the availability of small arms contributes to those problems through their negative impact in terms of their psychological, physical and social consequences. The problem of small arms and light weapons poses complex challenges which cut across all levels of society and relate not only to inter-State or intra-State conflicts but also include banditry and crime. For societies that are experiencing conflict or are emerging from conflict situations, the availability of small arms and light weapons poses an even bigger challenge. We believe the cold war is over. The supply of arms as a conflict-management device is no longer acceptable. My delegation recognizes the close linkage between the proliferation of small arms and international peace and security.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“Let me at the outset express my delegation's appreciation to the delegation of the Netherlands for organizing this important debate on small arms. The holding of this debate during the Netherlands presidency of the Council reflects the importance the Government of the friendly Kingdom of the Netherlands attaches to the subject. We congratulate you, Sir, for convening this meeting. The widespread availability of small arms is a major cause of concern for my delegation. Small arms and light weapons have a serious destabilizing effect on societies. In the African continent, which presently is replete with conflicts, the availability of small arms and light weapons exacerbates and fuels conflict.”
1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source
“That misunderstanding will make us go back in time, and I do not feel we have the right either to erode the responsibilities and the authority of the Council or, at the same time, to ignore the feelings of some of our regional brothers. I therefore appeal once again to Great Britain and to the United States to reconsider the matter and give some leeway that will enable us to reach a modus operandi. In conclusion, the Security Council and the United Nations are the guarantors of all the hopes and aspirations for development and progress not only of Africa, but of all the nations of the world and of humanity as a whole. That responsibility calls for humanism, understanding and cooperation.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“We should try as one community of nations, this United Nations, under the same roof, to allow leeway and have understanding, which can maintain the dignity of all. It is for this reason that I still believe that great nations such as the United Kingdom and the United States can understand the human aspect that the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is requesting and that those conditions, when met, will enable us to put the situation right. We will be able to see all countries join the same community. The continent of Africa, as well as the Organization of African Unity, will be very grateful if its conclusions are understood. It would be disastrous if the Organization were to take a decision which was binding on its Members and the Security Council were to take another decision which it wanted to impose on others.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“If Africa today depends on the United Nations, and looks for its cooperation and for a Vibrant relationship with it, it does so in order to avoid any misunderstandings or any conflicts between this body and the regional bodies. I therefore believe that in the quest for solutions to bring about peace, and to resolve certain economic problems, we should carefully analyse some of the echoes that come to us from the regional organizations. It is for that reason that I would not like us to underestimate the efforts that have been made by the United Kingdom and the United States with the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to arrive at a modus operandi. If an agreement has already been made for a third venue, the human mind is capable of flexibility and understanding. I do not think that we should be in positions that are fixed.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“We share the view that sanctions should now be better targeted, that they should be designed in a such a way that innocent people - especially the most vulnerable groups of society, in particular, women and children - are not adversely affected. Therefore, the Council should always consider and provide for humanitarian exemptions. My colleagues have already spoken about various issues, including the problems of arms in Africa, the situation of children in war zones and all that is necessary to protect refugees. We believe that we cannot overemphasize - I will not repeat what my colleagues have said, but my comments can be found in the text of my statement - the importance of the United Nations and the leading role that it is playing in the community of nations.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“We must, however, emphasize at this point that it is imperative to avoid relegating responsibility for peacekeeping from a global level to regional or subregional levels on a selective basis. The Security Council cannot subcontract its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security - not even by default. Cooperation between the United Nations and subregional and regional organizations must be in accordance with Articles 53 and 54 of the Charter. Economic sanctions may be suitable in some instances for securing the compliance of States with international norms. They are, however, a very blunt instrument - I will return to that issue in my conclusion. We have seen numerous cases in which they have caused severe humanitarian difficulties.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“Regional and subregional organizations can play an important role in the prevention of conflict and in peacekeeping. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), has excelled itself in Liberia and Sierra Leone. We also recognize the efforts of other subregional organizations in Africa in this regard. As members know, ECOWAS was recently involved in the Guinea-Bissau process, which is continuing. We therefore look to collaboration between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in Africa. This could create a partnership more suitable for dealing with some conflict situations in Africa. In this context, we welcome the recent high-level meeting held in New York between the United Nations and regional organizations on this issue.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“The United Nations should therefore consider ways of providing the necessary resources for peacekeeping operations so that they can take place very rapidly. The United Nations should enhance its capacity for early action. It must be capable of responding swiftly to conflict situations if catastrophes are to be avoided. It is good to have early warning systems. However, such systems will be meaningless, if not useless, if they are not complemented by early action. The enhancement of African peacekeeping capacity is a key priority. My delegation welcomes the initiatives by several States in this regard. We encourage increased bilateral and multilateral cooperation in peacekeeping, especially in capacity-building, in order to enhance African preparedness for conflict prevention and peacekeeping.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“The severe failures of the past should not inhibit us from living up to our responsibilities. The failure in Somalia was a bitter experience, but inaction in Rwanda and elsewhere is even worse. The failure to act in the face of serious threats to peace, security and human lives in Africa threatens the credibility and legitimacy of the United Nations, in particular the Security Council itself. We must not let the Rwandan situation repeat itself elsewhere. The Council must act where and when it should. It is no longer justifiable - if it ever was - to use financial cost, or fear of it, as a guiding principle for intervention. In order to avert humanitarian catastrophes, intervention is often necessary.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“Now that we are taking stock, we and all those external actors with whom we are jointly responsible for the present plight of Africa and its people should acknowledge our joint responsibility and join hands in our search for an African renaissance. In dealing with the complex conflict situations in Africa, it is not enough to address the symptoms of conflict. We must tackle the root causes themselves. This will therefore require a coordinated and comprehensive approach to the long-term, structural causes of conflict. It should involve the entire United Nations, and a system of coordinating all the efforts should be set up so that practical actions can be taken by the United Nations and its agencies. The United Nations has registered numerous successes in Africa of late.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“It has gone from slavery to colonization and from independence to untold economic hardship, now exacerbated by civil wars in many parts. Today, quite a number of African States are victims of armed conflicts, while the great majority of the African people languish in abject poverty, desolation, decay and cruel separation. Over 8 million of its people are refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons. Over 30 wars have been fought in the continent since 1970. My delegation agrees with the Secretary-General that we, the African people, should not look beyond ourselves for responsibility for our present situation. However, several external factors contributed significantly to it.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“My delegation would also like to pay tribute to the Secretary-General for his report on Africa in response to the request of the Council, which was made last September. We find that the report provides a clear, candid and balanced analysis of the sources of conflict in Africa, and that the Secretary-General's surgical analysis of Africa's problems is not only frank but also thought- provoking; it poses significant challenges for all of us in our quest to assemble the means to implement its recommendations. As Africans, we are deeply saddened by the present plight of the African continent and its peoples. Africa is rich in resources and culture, yet, paradoxically, the peoples of the continent continue to suffer greatly.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source
“My delegation would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Madam President, on your country's assumption of the presidency for this month. I think this a happy coincidence, when we consider the role that your country has played since the years of independence in monitoring and participating in not only the independence process of Africa but also all the cooperation linked to humanitarian moves on the continent. We are therefore convinced that the delegation of Sweden will bring much wisdom and experience to guiding the work of the Council. We would also like to commend the delegation of Slovenia for the way in which it steered the activities of the Council last month.”
1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source