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1995-08-07
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  1. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Guinea. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  2. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of South Africa. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  3. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Canada. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  4. “I thank the representative of Mozambique for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Zimbabwe. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  5. “I thank the representative of Lesotho for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Mozambique. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  6. “I should like to inform the Council that I have just received a letter from the representative of Guinea in which she 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, Mrs. Camara (Guinea) took the seat reserved for her at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Lesotho. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  7. “I thank the representative of Argentina for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Luxembourg, on whom I now call.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  8. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Argentina. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  9. “I thank the representative of Malawi for the kind words he addressed to me and invite him to resume the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The next speaker is the representative of Brazil. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  10. “I thank the representative of Angola for the kind words he addressed to me and to my country. In the interest of time, let me say to this meeting of the Council, as I did to one previously this month, that speakers needn't feel compelled individually to congratulate the United Kingdom presidency on assuming office for the month of August. I am very happy to regard the Permanent Representative of Angola as speaking for all on this point. The next speaker is the representative of Malawi. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  11. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/ 1997/600, letter dated 31 July 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter dated 28 July 1997 from the Minister of External Relations of Brazil addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/l997/658, letter dated 20 August 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the text of the statement by the Presidency of the European Union concerning the peace process in Angola issued on 13 August 1997. The first speaker on my list is the representative of Angola, to whom I give the floor.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  12. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following revisions to be made in the text of the draft resolution contained in document S/ 1997/669 in its provisional form: in the third preambular paragraph, the word "of" should be added after the word "implementation"; in operative paragraph 4 (a), the words "of adult" should be added before the word "members"; in paragraph 4 (b), the word "adult" should be added before the word "members"; and in paragraph 11 (a), the words "of adult members of" should be added before the words "their immediate families".”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  13. “Lucas (Luxembourg), Mr. Rubadiri (Malawi), Mr. Dos Santos (Mozambique), Mr. Jele (South Africa) and Mr. Mapuranga (Zimbabwe) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. 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 the progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), document S/ 1997/640. Members of the Council also have before them document S/l997/669, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Portugal, the Russian Federation and the United States of America.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  14. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe, 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. Van Dunem "Mbinda" (Angola) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Petrella (Argentina), Mr. Valle (Brazil), Mr. Karsgaard (Canada), Mr. Mangoaela (Lesotho), Ms.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

  15. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”

    1997-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3813 (1997) · source

  16. “Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1997/667, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security 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. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, 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 1126 (1997).”

    1997-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3813 (1997) · source

  17. “Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Establishment of an international tribunal for the prosecution of persons responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia Letter dated 30 July 1997 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1997/605) 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. Members of the Council have before them a letter dated 30 July 1997 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/ 1997/605.”

    1997-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3813 (1997) · source

  18. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council held in the Security Council Chamber since its renovation, I should like at the outset of the meeting to express, on behalf of the Security Council, deep gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Norway, which has once again provided financial and material support to have the Security Council Chamber refurbished in such an admirable way. The Council's appreciation also goes out to the gifted team of Norwegian craftsmen who faithfully reproduced the original design, thereby restoring the Council Chamber to its original splendour. And I understand that it is the same Norwegian family business that has been responsible for these wall coverings, and that it is indeed the son of the original craftsman who personally supervised this refurbishment.”

    1997-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3813 (1997) · source

  19. “"The Security Council is of the View that the Albanian people and their authorities bear the primary responsibility for the future of Albania and for restoring normal conditions in the country. The necessary international assistance will be conditional upon Albania's own efforts at achieving reconciliation, security, rehabilitation and economic reform. "In this respect, the Security Council encourages the international community to assist and support the economic, social and institutional rehabilitation of Albania, and welcomes the steps that have already been taken in this direction, including the preparatory meetings for the Ministerial Conference to be held in Rome in autumn 1997." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/44.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3812 (1997) · source

  20. “Its presence has also helped to create a secure environment for the missions of international organizations in Albania as part of the efforts of the international community, particularly the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the European Union, to find a peaceful solution to the crisis and to assist international organizations in their role in the electoral process in close cooperation with the Albanian authorities. "The Security Council recognizes the role played by the multinational protection force and the Governments of the participating countries under Italian leadership in the full discharge of the mandate in assisting the Albanian authorities and the international organizations involved.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3812 (1997) · source

  21. “The President: The Security Council will now resume its consideration of the item on its agenda. Following consultations among members of the Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the eleventh and last report of the operation of the multinational protection force in Albania of 11 August 1997 (S/1997/632), submitted pursuant to the requirement set out in paragraph 9 of Security Council resolution 1114 (1997). "The Security Council notes with appreciation that the mandate of the multinational protection force, as set out in its resolutions 1101 (1997) and 1114 (1997), has been successfully fulfilled. The presence of the multinational protection force has contributed to the facilitation of safe and prompt delivery of humanitarian assistance in Albania.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3812 (1997) · source

  22. “In accordance with the decision taken by the Council at its 3811th meeting, I invite the representative of Albania to take a seat at the Council table; I invite the representatives of Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey to take the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Kulla (Albania) took a seat at the Council table. Mr. Molde (Denmark), Mr. Eitel (Germany), Mr. Zacharakis (Greece), Mr. Fulci (Italy), Mr. Wolzfeld (Luxembourg), Mrs. Sandru (Romania), Mr. Tiirk (Slovenia), Mr. Laclaustra (Spain), Mr. Calovski (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) and Mr. Celem (Turkey) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3812 (1997) · source

  23. “There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 1.30 pm.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  24. “The next speaker is Mrs. Sylvie Junod, Head of the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross to the United Nations, to whom the Council has extended an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  25. “The next speaker is the representative of Romania. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  26. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Germany. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  27. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Greece. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  28. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Denmark. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  29. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Slovenia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  30. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Luxembourg. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  31. “I thank the representative of Albania for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Italy. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  32. “But international assistance will crucially depend upon the willingness of the Albanian Government itself to tackle the country's problems, to ensure respect for the rule of law and for human rights and to promote the conditions necessary to allow economic recovery. I resume my function as President of the Council. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Albania, to whom I give the floor.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  33. “I would like to join others here in paying a warm tribute to all those who contributed to such action, and in particular to the Italian Government for its effective leadership of the multinational protection force. Elections may have been held, but Albania still faces some tough challenges. The primary responsibility for meeting those challenges rests with the Albanian people and their Government. We welcome the commitment that the new Government has made to promote reconciliation, restore law and order and carry out economic reform. We look to all sections of Albanian society to put aside their past differences and to work together for that purpose. The United Kingdom, together with other members of the international community, is ready to provide much-needed support and assistance.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  34. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United Kingdom. The fact that the immediate crisis in Albania has now ended is largely due to the key roles played by the multinational protection force and by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Prompt and effective action by the multinational protection force under the leadership of the Italian Government helped ensure that humanitarian aid could be delivered and that other international organizations could operate in conditions of safety. The OSCE's involvement was crucial not only in ensuring that elections could be held, but also in coordinating international assistance to Albania in general.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  35. “The Council is meeting in response to the request contained in a letter dated 5 August 1997 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1997/614, and in a letter dated 8 August 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/ 1997/628. Members of the Council have before them the letter dated 12 August 1997 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/l997/632, transmitting the text of a letter dated 11 August 1997 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations. The first speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Chile.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  36. “Wolzfeld (Luxembourg), Mrs. Sandru (Romania), Mr. Turk (Slovenia), Mr. Laclaustra (Spain), Mr. Calovski (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) and Mr. Celem (Turkey) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, if I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mrs. Sylvie Junod, head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross to the United Nations. There being no objection, it is so decided. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  37. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Albania, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey 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. Kulla (Albania) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Molde (Denmark), Mr. Eitel (Germany), Mr. Zacharakis (Greece), Mr. Fulci (Italy), Mr.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  38. “"The Security Council also calls upon both parties to respect relevant provisions of international humanitarian law and to ensure safe and unimpeded access by international humanitarian organizations to persons in need of assistance as a result of the conflict, and any other way to facilitate the effective implementation of humanitarian programmes. "The Security Council will remain seized ol' the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/43. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at I] am.”

    1997-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3810 (1997) · source

  39. “The Council endorses the three conditions for the establishment of such a force set by the Secretary-General, namely, complete adherence to an agreed and viable ceasefire, agreement to the international control of the Brazzaville airport and a clear commitment to a negotiated settlement covering all political and military aspects of the crisis. "The Security Council is of the View that, despite some positive political developments, these conditions have not yet been fulfilled and calls upon the parties to fulfil them without delay. The Council intends to take a decision on this matter once the Secretary-General has submitted a report to it on the question of the fulfilment of these conditions and containing recommendations on further United Nations involvement in the Republic of the Congo.”

    1997-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3810 (1997) · source

  40. “It also calls upon the two parties to resolve the crisis on the basis of the proposals submitted by the President of Gabon currently under discussion in Libreville, including agreement on an interim government of national unity and a timetable for the holding of Presidential elections. "The Security Council recalls the letter of 20 June 1997 to its President from the Secretary- General (S/1997/483) drawing attention to the request of the President of Gabon for deployment of an appropriate force to Brazzaville, and the relevant letters to the Secretary-General from the President of the Republic of the Congo and the Secretary-General of the OAU (S/1997/495, annexes I and II, respectively).”

    1997-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3810 (1997) · source

  41. “"The Security Council expresses its full support for the efforts of the International Mediation Committee under the chairmanship of the President of Gabon, and the National Mediation Committee under the chairmanship of the Mayor of Brazzaville, to persuade the parties involved to reach agreement on a ceasefire and a peaceful settlement of the current crisis. It also affirms its support for the important and constructive role of the Joint United Nations/Organization of African Unity (OAU) Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region in these negotiations. "The Security Council expresses its grave concern at the recent recurrence of fighting in Brazzaville, calls upon the two parties to the conflict to halt all acts of violence immediately and underlines the need to respect the ceasefire agreement signed on 14 July 1997.”

    1997-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3810 (1997) · source

  42. “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 is deeply concerned about the situation in the Republic of the Congo following the outbreak of factional fighting in Brazzaville on 5 June 1997. The Council is particularly concerned at the plight of civilians caught up in the fighting, which has resulted in widespread loss of life, displacement of the population and severe humanitarian conditions in Brazzaville. The Council considers that the situation in the Republic of the Congo is likely to endanger peace, stability and security in the region.”

    1997-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3810 (1997) · source

  43. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Republic of the Congo, 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. Abibi (Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1997-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3810 (1997) · source

  44. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.50 am.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3809 (1997) · source

  45. “It calls upon the military junta to cease all interference with the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Sierra Leone. The Council condemns the continuing violence and threats of Violence by the junta towards the civilian population, foreign nationals and personnel of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group, and calls for an end to such acts of Violence. The Council also expresses its concern at the effects of the continuing influx of refugees into neighbouring countries, in particular Guinea, due to the crisis in Sierra Leone. It calls upon all States and relevant international organizations to provide help to these countries in dealing with this problem. "The Security Council will remain actively seized of this matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/42.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3809 (1997) · source

  46. “"The Security Council considers that the military junta's attempt to set conditions for the restoration of the democratically elected Government is unacceptable and calls upon the junta to renounce its declared intention to remain in power and to resume negotiations with the ECOWAS Committee of Four Foreign Ministers without delay. "The Security Council will, in the absence of a satisfactory response from the military junta, be ready to take appropriate measures with the objective of restoring the democratically elected Government of President Kabbah. "The Security Council remains deeply concerned at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sierra Leone and at the continued looting and commandeering of relief supplies of international agencies.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3809 (1997) · source

  47. “"The Security Council underlines the need to implement the Abidjan Agreement, which continues to serve as a viable framework for peace, stability and reconciliation in Sierra Leone. "The Security Council expresses its appreciation to the Committee of Four Foreign Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their efforts to negotiate with representatives of the military junta from 17 to 18 July and 29 to 30 July this year in Abidjan on a peaceful resolution of the crisis and reiterates its full support for the objectives of this mediation. It deeply regrets the breakdown of these talks and considers that the responsibility for this failure rests entirely with the military junta, who refused to negotiate in good faith.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3809 (1997) · source

  48. “Following consultations among members of the Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Security Council: "The Security Council recalls the statements of its President of 27 May (S/PRST/ 1997/29) and 11 July 1997 (S/PRST/ 1997/36) following the military coup d'e'tat in Sierra Leone on 25 May 1997. It condemns the overthrow of the democratically elected Government of President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah and calls upon the military junta to take immediate steps to bring about the unconditional restoration of that Government. The Council remains deeply concerned about the situation in Sierra Leone, which endangers peace, security and stability in the whole region.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3809 (1997) · source

  49. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, 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. Jonah (Sierra Leone) took a seat 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.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3809 (1997) · source

  50. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.40 am.”

    1997-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3808 (1997) · source