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John Weston

lines on the record: 525
first: 1995-08-07
most recent: 1998-06-30
sittings or episodes: 79
sources: un-security-council

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“I must say that, listening this afternoon to the representative of Cuba, I found myself wondering whether I was listening to something out of Alice in Wonderland, where everything is topsy-turvy and back-to-front - what you might call either Wonderland or Looking-Glass Land. It is rather revealing, I thought, that early in his statement he should have been quoting Lewis Carroll at us. But to adapt a line of Shakespeare, perhaps the envoy doth protest too much. The Security Council is about to vote on a draft resolution which makes clear this Council's condemnation of the use of weapons against civil aircraft in flight. That is why my delegation will be voting in favour of the draft resolution.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“In particular, we welcome proposals to implement a programme for the protection and promotion of human rights, and look forward to the Secretary-General's report on arrangements to establish a human rights office in Sukhumi. We believe that UNOMIG continues to have a valuable role in sustaining the conditions necessary to allow a lasting settlement to emerge. But - and we always say this on these occasions - it is up to the parties, and in particular the Abkhaz leadership, to demonstrate that they are prepared to work earnestly and constructively towards a settlement. The British Government continues to believe that any such settlement, if it is to be viable, must fully respect Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“We welcome the Secretariat's efforts to redeploy mine-protected vehicles and to provide UNOMIG with a mine detection and clearance capability, and we urge those concerned to work with the Secretariat so that such measures can be implemented as soon as possible. The objective is to work towards the restoration of UNOMIG' s operational effectiveness. The presence of the peace-keeping force of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is an important factor in achieving this, and we hope that UN OMIG and the CIS peace-keeping force will continue to develop closer cooperation to this end. In addition, reconstruction and respect for human rights are key elements in developing stability and allowing the return of normality to the region.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“It also represents the willingness of countries to make military personnel available. As a member of the Friends of the Secretary-General for Georgia, and as a leading contributor of personnel to UN OMIG, we are grateful to the Special Envoy, his Head of Mission and the Chief Military Observer, as well as to the members of UNOMIG, for their work. But UNOMIG must be able to count on the support of the parties, which requested United Nations involvement on the ground. The recent increase in the laying of mines in UNOMIG's area of responsibility is of particular concern, and we look to the parties to do all they can to ensure that such activities cease.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“The Abkhaz leadership has failed to engage constructively in talks, in spite of Georgian proposals that would entail the widest possible autonomy for the Abkhaz region. It has blocked any significant return of non-Abkhaz refugees. And it has refused to face up to the fact that no country is prepared to contemplate an independent State of Abkhazia. In doing this, the Abkhaz leadership has condemned its own people to an impoverished and uncertain existence. This Council will shortly extend the current mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) for a further six months. That decision represents the willingness of Council members to continue to commit scarce United Nations resources in the hope the current stalemate in negotiations can be overcome.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“Just over two years ago, the Georgian Government and the Abkhaz leadership agreed to a cease-fire and appealed to the international community to help them to work for a political settlement. This Council responded by increasing, in both size and scope, the United Nations military observer presence on the ground in Georgia. It also made clear to the parties at that time that it expected them both to work urgently towards a comprehensive political settlement, and that such a settlement would have to respect fully the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognized borders. Since then, the Georgian Government has worked patiently and consistently towards that goal; the Abkhaz leadership has not.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“We hope that the Secretary-General will be able to report by 1 October that these tasks have been completed. They should be concluded promptly - delays in one area risk undermining progress in other areas and could put the entire peace process in jeopardy. It is worth noting that UNAVEM. III is the largest United Nations peace-keeping operation. As such, it remains an important test for the United Nations as a whole. Finally, I should like to pay tribute to the achievements of the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Beye, and to the men and women of UNAVEM. III, who are working actively on behalf of the international community to achieve a stable and peaceful future for the people of Angola.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“This has to be matched by the incorporation of UNITA military personnel into the Angolan Armed Forces and of its civilian personnel into the State administration and the national police. The broader process of demobilization and reintegration also needs to be stepped up, and it is essential that both parties agree soon on the formation of a Government of Unity and National Reconciliation. We urge President dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi to meet as soon as possible to discuss the outstanding issues. We are concerned at recent reports that the integration of UNITA into the Angolan Armed Forces may have been suspended. We have commended the integration process in paragraph 4 of the draft resolution. It is clearly important, therefore, that the Government clarify the situation so that the process can be resumed without delay.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“We welcome the continuing withdrawal of the Angolan Armed Forces to barracks and the recent reports that UNITA has released all remaining prisoners. We are also encouraged that preparations have now been made to quarter more UNITA troops. These and other developments are, rightly in our view, acknowledged in the draft resolution as positive steps in the peace process. We urge both parties to ensure that these efforts are not set back by a failure to follow through on the remaining Lusaka Protocol commitments. It is important, therefore, that the extension of the mandate of UNAVEM. III to 11 October 1996 be used constructively. Much remains to be done. In particular, we need to see UNITA complete the quartering of its troops and hand over its arms, heavy weapons, ammunition and other equipment.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“Our congratulations go to you, Sir, on your assumption of office and our thanks to the Egyptian delegation for guiding us so successfully through June. The draft resolution before us correctly identifies the steps which are necessary for a lasting peace in Angola and we will vote in favour of it. The draft resolution extends the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) to 11 October 1996. While we do not generally favour short mandates, we believe a three- month mandate is necessary to keep pressure on the parties at this crucial stage in the peace process. Angola is moving closer towards a secure and peaceful future. We are pleased that an Amnesty Law has now been promulgated and that the quartering of the rapid reaction police has been completed.”
1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source
“While good progress has been made, the job is not yet done. The role of the United Nations civilian police will be crucial, and we encourage the international community to continue to support their efforts. We commend the Haitian Government's commitment to the maintenance of peace and law and order. We must all now work with them to ensure that governmental and judicial institutions are strengthened to give Haiti the necessary foundations for a stable and lasting democracy. Haiti's road to democracy has been long and arduous. The international community and this Council can be proud of their support for the efforts of the Haitian people. Haiti is rightly described as a success story for the United Nations. But we must not be complacent. We need to ensure that the task is completed.”
1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source
“The establishment of the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH) in the draft resolution we are about to adopt confirms this Council's support for the efforts of the Haitian people to consolidate their hard-won democracy. The British Government is pleased that UNSMIH will continue the valuable work of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) in providing the necessary climate for continuing peace and stability. We are particularly grateful to those who have contributed troops and civilian personnel to UNMIH, and to those who intend to continue their support for UNSMIH. We welcome the fact that it has been possible to reduce the force level substantially. The key task facing the Support Mission will be the continuation of efforts to establish an effective National Police force.”
1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source
“I am sorry to interrupt the normal proceedings, but I have to comment on something the representative of Germany has just said. In referring to Ambassador Fulci's statement, he said that he was speaking on behalf of the European Union. I have the statement of Ambassador Fulci in front of me, and he nowhere claims in his statement to be speaking on behalf of the European Union. He was careful to say that he was speaking in his capacity as Presidency of the European Union. That is because my own instructions did not permit me to agree to his speaking on behalf of the European Union, for reasons with which the German delegation is familiar and which have nothing to do with the subject on our agenda today.”
1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source
“It is in Iraq's own interest to cooperate, as only by that means can progress be made towards fulfilling the overall requirements of Security Council resolution 687 (1991). I would finally like to say a word of thanks to Ambassador Ekeus and the Special Commission for the efforts they have undertaken to fulfil the Council's mandates in extremely difficult circumstances. The British Government attaches great importance to the Commission's work, and we shall continue to support fully its efforts, as we have done in the past.”
1996-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3672 (1996) · source
“It is clearly unacceptable for Iraq to declare that any facilities or sites are off limits. Ensuring security in the Gulf requires that Iraq's weapons of mass destruction be eliminated. This can only be assured if Iraq is completely open with the Special Commission. The Special Commission has made it clear to Iraq that it is still not satisfied that the information it has obtained and the explanations it has been given provide a complete picture of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programmes. It is also apparent that Iraq continues to withhold information. The Special Commission therefore has no alternative but to continue with intrusive, no-notice inspections, which are fully within its mandate. Inspections are not designed to persecute Iraq or to infringe its sovereignty.”
1996-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3672 (1996) · source
“118) over its programmes of weapons of mass destruction, that "The Commission has noted recent acquisitions of prohibited items by Iraq", (ibid.) and that "a full accounting and disposal of Iraq's holdings of prohibited items has not been made." (ibid.) It is against this background that, once again, the Security Council now has to adopt a draft resolution - in this case, co-sponsored by the United Kingdom - in response to Iraqi defiance of the will of the international community as expressed in the Council's earlier resolutions regarding Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programmes. My delegation takes no pleasure in this. But it is right that the Council has reacted quickly and robustly in the wake of Iraq's obstruction yesterday and today of an inspection team of the Special Commission.”
1996-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3672 (1996) · source
“I add my words to those of others in congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of office and in expressing full confidence in your chairmanship this month. I would like to thank Ambassador Qin Huasun and his delegation for having conducted our business so well last month. In his report to the Security Council of 11 April 1996 (S/ 1996/258), Ambassador Ekeus noted that "there are still significant deficiencies and gaps in Iraq's disclosures" (5/1996/258, para.”
1996-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3672 (1996) · source
“Without these basic steps, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants cannot go ahead. The message for the faction leaders cannot be clearer: stop fighting, lay down your weapons, listen to the pleas of your suffering people. That is the only way forward for Liberia.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“But we note the Ghanaian Government's concern about the faction leaders' failure to implement the Abuja Agreement and the possibility that the extra battalion might be used to facilitate the withdrawal of all Ghanaian troops in Liberia. The Secretary-General's report emphasizes that UN OMIL's presence would be untenable in the event of an ECOMOG withdrawal from Liberia. The ECOWAS Foreign Ministers have made it clear that time is running out for the faction leaders. The international community is running out of patience. An immediate cease-fire must be agreed and adhered to. Monrovia must be returned to its former status as a place of safety. ECOMOG must be permitted to deploy in accordance with its mandate. Humanitarian aid must be allowed to get through to those in the most need.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“The faction leaders' responsibility for the plight of their own people is clear. So is their responsibility to abide by the Abuja Agreement. We endorse the conclusions of the Accra meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that the Abuja Agreement must be put back on track. Full implementation of the Agreement remains the best framework for solving Liberia's problems. And the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) remains the most viable option for progress on the ground. Reinforcement of ECOMOG is still badly needed, not least to ensure adequate security for UN OMIL personnel. We hope the donor community will carefully consider what help can most usefully be given. We would welcome in particular the deployment of the second Ghanaian battalion to ECOMOG.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“The British Government has read with care the Secretary-General's report dated 21 May on the situation in Liberia. It makes sombre reading indeed. Its account of the complete breakdown of law and order in Monrovia, the complete disregard of the faction leaders for the commitments they freely entered into in the Abuja Agreement and the continuing suffering of ordinary Liberians reflect the precarious situation in Liberia which we are all facing. We agree with the Secretary-General that, in these circumstances, his recommendation that the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) be continued for a further three months on a "care and maintenance" basis is the right one. We are therefore in favour of the Security Council adopting a resolution to this effect.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“We attach importance, therefore, to President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi remaining in contact, in addition to the work undertaken in the Joint Commission. Finally, during our discussions on the draft resolution my delegation suggested that the Council might have an open debate on Angola in four or five weeks time. We hope to see real progress on the ground by the time of that debate, in accordance with the tasks which both parties have committed themselves to.”
1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source
“This extension should give both parties the opportunity to demonstrate the political will to implement their often voiced commitments to the peace process. The draft resolution is comprehensive about the obligations of both parties over this intervening period. There are various tasks which have to be achieved by them, in particular the quartering of UNITA troops and their demobilization and integration into the Angolan army, the disarming of the civilian population, demining, and the formation of a Government of Unity and National Reconciliation. We look to both parties to carry out their individual tasks and to stick to the deadlines which they have agreed. The key point is that in order to achieve these tasks both parties will have to demonstrate the necessary political will.”
1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source
“The military situation in the country has remained stable, and there has been a reduction in the number of cease-fire violations. But overall achievements in the peace process still fall far short of our expectations, and we are deeply concerned that these continued delays to the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol commitments could put the whole peace process at risk. A mandate of only two months for UNAVEM. 111, which is now the largest United Nations peace-keeping operation, is exceptional and presents obvious administrative difficulties for the United Nations. But we are supporting this unusual step because we believe the peace process has reached a critical stage and it is necessary to put pressure on both parties to accelerate progress in the peace process.”
1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source
“My delegation would like first of all, Sir, to offer you our congratulations on the assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We look forward to a serene month under your guidance. We thank the previous Chilean presidency for its outstanding chairmanship during what was certainly not a serene month. The Security Council has, rightly in our view, made a heavy commitment to supporting the peace process in Angola. The draft resolution before us represents a further effort in this regard, and we shall vote in favour of it. There have been some positive developments in the peace process since the mandate of UNAVEM. III was renewed in February. We welcome the general reduction in the level of violence in Angola.”
1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source
“If they are still in Sudan, the answer is straightforward: the Government must extradite them to Ethiopia under the terms of the Bilateral Extradition Treaty. If, as may be the case, Sudan has helped at least one of the three leave the country, this resolution clearly requires that the Government of Sudan must take immediate action, including, for example, by providing the necessary evidence, to bring about extradition to Ethiopia. We will not be satisfied until Sudan has secured this objective, and has also ceased its support for international terrorism. We draw the Government of Sudan's attention to the last paragraph of the resolution: it is a clear message that the Security Council will remain engaged in this matter.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“We therefore welcome the initiative of the non-aligned members of the Council in bringing forward the resolution which has just been adopted. We fully support the measures it contains and hope that they will contribute to an early change of heart in Khartoum. The solution to the problem is simple: the Government of Sudan must recognize international concern about its behaviour and comply with the demands of the Security Council and the Organization of African Unity (OAU). One of the principal demands of the resolution is the requirement for Sudan to ensure that the three suspects wanted in connection with the assassination attempt are brought to justice in Ethiopia. We are convinced that the Government of Sudan knows where they are.”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“The conclusions of the comprehensive report produced by the Secretary- General in response to resolution 1044 (1996) are clear: first, Sudan has not complied with the demand in that resolution to extradite the three suspects wanted in connection with the assassination attempt on President Mubarak, and, secondly, many of Sudan's neighbours remain concerned about its support for terrorist activities within their territories. That is why the Council has had to take further action. It has nothing to do with the orientation of the current Government in Sudan: it is purely and simply a necessary response to Sudan's failure to respond adequately to the demands of this Council and of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).”
1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source
“But I wish to put on record now our particular concern at the Secretary-General's assessment that foreign interference by countries in the region and beyond, both military and political, has been increasing. There can be no excuse for this. We need to look carefully for ways to prevent further such interference. We call again for an end to the disastrous flow of weapons into Afghanistan. Peace cannot be won by force of arms; it can only be won when the arms are laid down and Afghans themselves accept that reconciliation is the only way forward.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3648 (1996) · source
“We support the Secretary- General's intention to strengthen the Mission within existing resources. We agree with the Secretary-General's conclusion in his report (A/50/908) on Afghanistan that it may be necessary to explore additional ways and means to facilitate the realization of a lasting settlement and peace in Afghanistan. We look forward to hearing more about the proposal for an international conference and how it might play a useful role in forging a durable peace. Clearly, the time will have to be right and the agenda clear if such a meeting is to play a positive role. We have only just received the Secretary-General's report. We will wish to reflect on it and on the views expressed in this debate, and to consider how further the Council may be able to help.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3648 (1996) · source
“The General Assembly resolution adopted by consensus at the fiftieth session, reaffirmed the commitment of all the members to Afghanistan and the readiness of the United Nations to assist the people of Afghanistan in their efforts to achieve national reconciliation. The statement by the President of the Security Council on 14 February reiterated the Council's concern. We continue to call upon all Afghan parties to begin to make the compromises, and to show the flexibility, without which peace will never be possible. The Special Mission headed by Ambassador Mestiri is faced with an extremely challenging task. We continue to support his efforts. We regret that the Mission has often been forced to adopt a wait-and-see attitude. Ambassador Mestiri recently returned to the region. This is welcome. There is a need for new impetus.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3648 (1996) · source
“Seventy per cent of Europe's heroin comes from Afghanistan. The territory of Afghanistan is increasingly used to train terrorists whose activities have consequences far beyond that country's borders. An unstable Afghanistan represents a threat to the stability of a region which is of great importance to us. It is unfortunately the case that no solution is in sight. No amount of international pressure can compensate for a lack of commitment by the parties within Afghanistan. But we must not become frustrated. We believe that the United Nations remains the best hope for progress.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3648 (1996) · source
“Like previous speakers, we welcome the opportunity to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, and to hear the views of countries directly affected. We hope this debate will send a signal to the people of Afghanistan that theirs is not a forgotten conflict and that this meeting will mark the beginning of a renewed push for peace. The tragic humanitarian situation, especially in Kabul, has caused all Security Council members to look with renewed determination at the problems of Afghanistan. The international community has a duty to do all it can. The United Kingdom continues to provide assistance; we have spent more than Â£100 million on humanitarian aid since 1980. The concern is not just humanitarian. Countries such as the United Kingdom have a real and increasing interest in an Afghanistan at peace with itself.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3648 (1996) · source
“Conflict in Angola has posed a threat to peace and security more widely in southern Africa. It would be a tragedy if this United Nations Mission were to fail because of lack of commitment by one of the parties. It would also be a tragedy if it failed because the United Nations had run out of money for it.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“III to have their own broadcasting capability, to put across an impartial message to all concerned in their area of activity, is now widely accepted. We are disappointed that UNAVEM. III radio is not yet properly established, despite the Security Council's repeated calls to the Government of Angola on the subject. We hope that the Council's message on this will now be heeded, and that the Angolan Government will grant the necessary facilities to allow it to operate. Secondly, financial arrears continue to build up in UNAVEM. III's account, and in peace-keeping operations more generally. If peace-keeping operations are to be enabled to fulfil their mandates they must receive funds in full and on time. The operation which we are discussing today is crucial to the restoration of peace and stability to a war-torn country.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“We welcome the positive steps which the Government of Angola has taken to implement its commitments by withdrawing its troops from offensive positions, and by beginning to quarter its rapid reaction police. It is also encouraging that the Government has reportedly released all prisoners in its control. UNITA must follow suit. We expect that mercenaries will now be repatriated promptly, as the Government has promised. Similarly, we expect that the agreement on integrating UNITA troops into the Angolan armed forces will be implemented. I would like to make two further points - the first a particular one, the second of more general application. First, the need for peace-keeping operations such as UNAVEM.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The plain fact is that the international community cannot support indefinitely a peace process which is not fully supported by the parties themselves. We are particularly concerned about the slow pace of quartering of UNITA troops. While we understand that approximately 5,000 troops have now reported to the quartering areas, this is a crucial component of the peace process and it still has yet really to begin in earnest. There will be no excuse if UNIT A fails to quarter 16,500 troops by 8 February as Mr. Savimbi publicly promised you, Madam President, during your visit to Angola in January this year. Against that, we are pleased to note one or two encouraging signs over the last few weeks. On 9 January a new timetable for implementing the peace process was agreed and we urge both parties to stick to it.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The British Government has also helped directly through the provision of humanitarian assistance, rendered vital to Angola by the prolongation of the conflict and then by delays in implementation of the peace accords. As of today the total value of such assistance by the British Government to Angola was Â£40 million over the last three years. I say this in order to underline the commitment of my country to assisting Angola. My second point, however, is that Angolans must help themselves. We look to both parties now to stand by the commitments they have entered into. We are concerned that, one year into the mission of UNAVEM. III, there are still major elements of the Lusaka Protocol which have yet to be implemented.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“III is now mid-way through the two-year mission envisaged for it in this Council's resolution 976 (1995). During that time the United Nations has made a heavy commitment to supporting the peace process. Over 37 different States have contributed staff to UNAVEM. to construct quartering sites, clear roads of life-threatening mines and to repair the roads, to raise the standards of civilian police work, and to promote respect for human rights. This has been a truly international effort, and it is a source of particular satisfaction to the British Government that a British logistics battalion played a major part in establishing the infrastructure for these tasks.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“Let me first join others in welcoming you, Madam President, to the presidency; no one can say that with a greater sense of relief than the outgoing President. You have all our confidence and support in the month ahead. I would also like to thank you, and others, for the more than generous words of appreciation addressed to the United Kingdom for our stint during the month of January. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III). I would also like to pay tribute to the work of his Special Representative, Mr. Beye, to the three observer States to the Angolan peace process and to the men and women of UNAVEM. III who are doing so much to support the peace process in challenging conditions. UNAVEM.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“the resolution which the Council has just adopted the Secretary-General will be able to report that this problem The meeting rose at 5.30 am. has been satisfactorily resolved. I resume my function as President of the Council.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“We welcome the initiative by the Non-Aligned members of the Council in bringing forward the draft resolution that has just been adopted. We very much hope that the Government of the Sudan will cooperate fully in the implementation of the resolution, in particular by extraditing forthwith the three suspects for prosecution. In this regard, we welcome the assurances of cooperation There are no further speakers. The Security Council given to Council members by the Foreign Minister of the has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration Sudan, and look forward to those good intentions being of the item on its agenda. converted into action. This also concludes the United Kingdom's tenure of We hope that in the report requested in paragraph 7 of the Security Council presidency for the mouth of January.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United Kingdom. The British Government's determination to take all possible steps to eradicate international terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is well known. We were shocked by and have strongly condemned the assassination attempt on President Mubarak of Egypt in Addis Ababa on 26 June 1995. We applaud the Ethiopian Government for its effective investigation into that attack. We find convincing the evidence they have produced about the perpetrators of the crime. We regret the failure of the Government of the Sudan to comply with the requests by the Organization of African Unity in the statements issued by the Central Mechanism in September and December 1995.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1996/69) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, 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 1044 (1996). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of the Sudan for his kind words addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no 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.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“I thank the representative of Ethiopia for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of the Sudan, on whom I now call.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/ 1996/30, letter dated 15 January 1996 from the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/ 1996/22, S/ 1996/25 and S/ 1996/29, letters dated 11 and 12 January 1996, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. The first speaker is the representative of Ethiopia, on whom I now call.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in response to the request contained in a letter dated 9 January 1996 from the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/l996/10. Members of the Council have before them document S/l996/69, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Botswana, Chile, Egypt, Guinea- Bissau, Honduras and Indonesia.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Ethiopia, Pakistan and Sudan 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. Etefia (Ethiopia) and Mr. Yassin (Sudan) took seats at the Council table; Mr. Kamal (Pakistan) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“In favour: Botswana, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, 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 1043 (1996). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1 pm.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3626 (1996) · source