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“On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I should like to express profound sorrow at the sudden and tragic deaths, today, of the President of the Republic of Burundi, His Excellency Mr. Cyprien Ntaryamira, and the President of the Rwandese Republic, His Excellency Major-General Juvenal Habyarimana. The two leaders served their respective countries with great dedication, and they lost their lives in the pursuit of their efforts to restore peace to Burundi and Rwanda. Their loss will be greatly felt. I request the representatives of Burundi and Rwanda to convey to the Governments and the peoples of their countries and to the bereaved families the Council's profound condolences. I now invite the members of the Council to rise and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of President Ntaryamira and President Habyarimana.”
1994-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3359 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Oman for the kind words he addressed to me. 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 7.50 p.m.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 909 (1994). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the vote.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Djibouti for his kind words addressed to me. I shall now put the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/391 to the vote. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the second progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, document S/1994/360. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/391, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of April, I am very pleased to have the opportunity to pay a special tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Jean-Bernard Merimee, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of March 1994. I am sure I speak for all the members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Merimee for his great diplomatic skill and the unfailing courtesy with which he conducted the Council's business during a very difficult month. Thank you very much, Ambassador Merimee. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation concerning Rwanda Second progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (S/1994/360)”
1994-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3358 (1994) · source
“Uncertainty does not assist responsible and prudent financial management of peace-keeping operations. UNPROFOR deserves better of us and we deserve better of ourselves.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“To fail to respond to this challenge is to say to those in Bosnia and Croatia who have pledged themselves to peaceful progress that the price of peace may be too much. What it says to those in the former Yugoslavia who still prefer to advance their objectives by war gives my delegation even greater concern. We certainly hope that the Council will be able to act very soon on the outstanding authorizations which are required. Ongoing uncertainty places UNPROFOR itself in a very difficult position. It is necessary that we review major operations such as UNPROFOR at regular intervals, but in so doing we should seek to minimize the degree of uncertainty for the operation. UNPROFOR should be able to operate in the reasonable expectation that the Security Council will not set it up only to undermine it at a moment's notice.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“The United Nations has reached the point at which UNPROFOR must be able to respond positively and with a visible military presence in order to oversee the political and military provisions of these agreements. We must not risk losing the benefits of what has been achieved through an inability or unwillingness to commit ourselves to these additional resources. It is for this reason that my delegation was concerned to learn yesterday that it was not yet possible to take a decision on the full increase necessary for UNPROFOR. This issue has been before us very plainly for a number of weeks. It was implicit in the earlier decisions of the international community and members of this Council that a significant increment in the resources of UNPROFOR would be required at the time of the renewal of the UNPROFOR mandate.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“In this regard, my delegation supports the decision contained in this resolution to extend close air support to UNPROFOR in Croatia. My delegation also acknowledges the very valuable efforts which have been made by the Governments of the United States and the Russian Federation, as well as by the European Union, to build a structure of peace on this foundation. These developments have necessarily had an impact on UNPROFOR's role. The Secretary-General has provided us with his estimate of the requirements which will need to be met if UNPROFOR is to be able to discharge all the tasks which these new agreements envisage. New Zealand supports the strengthening of UNPROFOR for these purposes and we are prepared to support authorizing an increase in the establishment of UNPROFOR accordingly.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“And in Croatia, the Government of that country and the Krajina Serbs have agreed to a cease-fire with detailed implementation provisions. We very much welcome these developments. We now look to the Bosnian Serb party for similar progress on political and territorial arrangements in Bosnia and for an immediate cessation of "ethnic cleansing" and the destruction of civil and religious objects. It is worthwhile recalling that this progress flowed from the decision of the United Nations to activate the authority conferred in Security Council resolution 836 (1993) to use airpower in defence of UNPROFOR's mandate. It is the view of my delegation that the appropriate and measured willingness to use force in Bosnia was essential if the fundamental inequities in the situation were to be redressed.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“Stagnation in the political process and, in the field, ongoing violence and war seemed the only future. Today, the outlook is significantly more optimistic. The willingness of the United Nations and the international community to persist with efforts to bring peace to these Republics, despite the unfavourable environment, has begun to yield fruit. There has been a substantial and very significant reduction of conflict in Bosnia. In many areas, and most particularly in Sarajevo, citizens can again begin to resume the routines of daily life, which have been so long interrupted. The Bosnian Government has reached an accord with the Bosnian Croat party, and the federation so created has entered into a confederal arrangement with Croatia.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“Renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) gives us the opportunity to evaluate the progress which this very important operation has made since we last renewed the mandate six months ago and to specify the tasks we wish UNPROFOR to perform in the next mandate period. This Council has agreed that the mandate should be extended for a further six months. My delegation has supported this resolution, but not without some reservations. One of these related to the situation in Maglaj. We would have preferred to see that town designated as a safe area. Six months ago, the situation in the Republics of Croatia and of Bosnia and Herzegovina seemed to be at a most distressing stalemate. Efforts in both countries to construct political arrangements acceptable to all the parties seemed to be at a dead end.”
1994-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3356 (1994) · source
“To fail to do so would be to hand victory to the extremists who oppose a peaceful resolution of the problems of the Middle East. We are therefore very heartened at the news that Palestinian and Israeli leaders are to meet soon. We hope that this will pave the way for the fulfilment of the historic agreement that was reached in Washington last September. We call for a strengthened commitment to the Declaration of Principles. From this point on, it is essential in our view that delays in negotiations be avoided. We have seen that such delays cause deadlines to be missed and erode confidence in the peace process, and are thus damaging in themselves.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“We understand and sympathize with the concerns of the Palestinians to have some form of international presence 15 in the territories as a means of safeguarding against further atrocities. In recent months, Israelis and Palestinians have charted a new way forward. The intentions of those who wish to frustrate that process must not be allowed to prevail. Peace must not and cannot be destroyed by the violent actions of an individual or those who support him. The surest means of guaranteeing that such incidents are not perpetuated is to bring the peace negotiations to a successful conclusion. Difficult as it may be to negotiate in the aftermath of such a bloody incident, we urge the parties to the peace process to resume their talks quickly.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“We commend the establishment of a commission of inquiry and the action that has been taken to outlaw two of the more extremist groups whose presence in the occupied territories is a continuing complication to the search for peace and whose tactics are nothing short of terrorism. At the same time, we believe it is imperative that Israel, as the occupying Power, comply with all its obligations under international law. Under the Fourth Geneva Convention, Israel must take effective action to stop extremists from committing mayhem upon the civilian population. It must guarantee the safety and protection of all of the civilian population of the occupied territories.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“New Zealand was appalled by the senseless and tragic event which took place in Hebron three weeks ago. The massacre of worshippers in a shrine transgresses every bound of decency, morality and humanity. New Zealand extends its deepest condolences to the families of those who died, and to the people of Hebron, whose city has been visited by this awful tragedy. We are disappointed that it has taken this long for the Security Council to respond to this tragedy, but we are pleased that the Israeli Government has recognized the need to take strong measures as a consequence of this incident.”
1994-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3351 (1994) · source
“It too is a further turning point. The momentum it has created must be maintained. We believe that it is important to remember that the establishment of safe areas is not an end in itself. But the measures embodied in this resolution will, in the view of my Government, contribute to creating an environment in which peace can return to the whole Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the war be brought to an end.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“Recent reports suggest that the hideous practice of "ethnic cleansing" still continues behind the front lines. It must cease. New Zealand supports the extending of the application of the concept of safe areas to these three places. They, and all safe areas, must be able to enjoy protection from attack; refugees and displaced persons must be able to return; the appalling conditions in which the citizens of the safe areas have had to survive must be brought to an end; and political and military interference with humanitarian convoys must stop. This resolution also notes other developments which we believe will contribute to the alleviation of suffering and the peaceful settlement of the conflict. In particular, we welcome the recent agreement reached in Washington between the Bosnian Government and the Bosnian Croat 13 party.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“This resolution sets out a process by which the United Nations can assist the Bosnian authorities to undertake this work. It is imperative that action get under way immediately and that all parties concerned support the fundamental objective: the restoration of civilized life to the capital of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The free movement of people and of humanitarian relief in and out of Sarajevo must be permitted. The restoration of public services must be facilitated. Secondly, the resolution points to the need to make similar progress in the other safe areas in Bosnia - those named in earlier resolutions, and the three cities, Mostar, Vitez and Maglaj, on which the Secretary-General is asked to report. Their circumstances are different, but their plight is horrifyingly common.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“The citizens of Sarajevo can, with increasing confidence, start to rebuild their lives and go about their daily business without fear of sudden and random violence. But this is only the beginning of a process to reconstruct Sarajevo and Bosnia. The draft resolution on which we have just voted, and which New Zealand fully supports, moves us farther along that path. First, it sets out plainly the determination of the United Nations that the cessation of bombardment of civilian targets must now be complemented by the restoration of public services to that city. The citizens of Sarajevo must not have to wonder daily whether and for how long the supply of gas, water and electricity will last. The basic services which have been denied to much of the city's population must be restored.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“When the Security Council debated the consequences of the attack on the market in Sarajevo, three weeks ago, I said that New Zealand fully supported the actions taken by the Secretary-General and Member States, acting through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), in the execution of the Council's mandate to protect the safe areas in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We noted that the United Nations had reached a turning point in the Bosnian conflict. So it has proved. The events of the last three weeks have demonstrated that with a mixture of appropriate resolve and effective diplomacy the international community is able to bring about a change in the situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The silencing of the guns which had bombarded Sarajevo for 22 months is the first product of that resolve.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“Like my colleagues, I wish to welcome you, Sir, as President of the Security Council. We congratulate you on your assumption of the office and look forward to supporting you and all your endeavours this month. I also extend my delegation's appreciation and thanks to the Ambassador of Djibouti, your predecessor, who presided over the Council last month. My delegation was greatly impressed by the way in which he and his delegation contributed to the Council's achievements.”
1994-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3344 (1994) · source
“Let us hope that we are now at a turning-point and that the resolve of the United Nations to act robustly in that country will communicate itself to all parties, giving comfort and confidence to the victims, and reason for the aggressors to lay down their weapons.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Sarajevo can be put under international administration. That is already envisaged in the peace agreements under negotiation. But in our view the future efforts of the Security Council and of the negotiators in Geneva should be directed towards the promotion of a negotiated settlement as a full package and not the a la carte selection of items which suit one party. I must also record that New Zealand does not agree with those who would advocate allowing a free flow of arms into Bosnia. We do not believe that such a step would enhance prospects for a negotiated settlement. It would only compound the killing and suffering and create further difficulties for UNPROFOR's humanitarian operations. In conclusion, my delegation believes that the tragedy of Bosnia has overshadowed us for too long.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“But I stress that the use of this deterrent must be seen as only one element in an overall set of measures designed to reinforce a solution by negotiation rather than a solution by war. In this regard it is timely that new ideas are also coming forward to reinvigorate the negotiating process. My delegation welcomes, for instance, the efforts being made by the Government of Slovenia to refocus the attention of the international community on the core problems of Bosnia. But I must disagree with anyone who advocates either directly or indirectly proposals that would deflect the impact of what has been done this last week. The international community, with virtual unanimity, has now warned that force will be used if the heavy weapons are not moved back and if bombardment of Sarajevo continues.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“But we believe that negotiations must take place in an overall environment in which the protagonists - by deeds as well as words - demonstrate a willingness to reasonably accommodate the political, cultural and social interests of the other parties. Negotiations cannot be said to be fair where the civilian population of one party lives in constant fear of random bombardment, deprivation of humanitarian supplies and repeated war crimes in respect of captured persons and property, and even the wanton destruction of places of worship. In these circumstances it is necessary and appropriate that the United Nations, as the sponsor of the negotiating process, should use the powers approved in resolution 836 (1993), and unfortunately the time has come when they may have to be used.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“But we will support their use, if they are the only means to protect the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), ensure it can carry out its mandate including to deter attacks against "safe areas" and to deliver relief, and facilitate progress towards a peace settlement. In this regard, I need to say a few words about the peace negotiating process. The complexity of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina should not blind us to the simple reality that peace will not come to that tortured country until there is an agreement between the parties that gives them the confidence to stop fighting. Throughout all the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, New Zealand has supported negotiations under United Nations auspices designed to reach a fair settlement.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“My Government pledges its full support to the Secretary-General in the execution of the mandate he was given by this Council in June 1993. Both the Secretary-General and the Member States whose aircraft may be involved have our support if it should become necessary to take action. That the United Nations may be obliged to take action of this kind is highly regrettable. New Zealand believes that the use of force should always be an instrument of last resort. New Zealand does not advocate the indiscriminate use of air power. Air strikes must be carefully calculated as part of a calibrated response to aggression.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“The prospect of forceful intervention by the United Nations is what is needed at this time.] We therefore welcome the fact that the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Member States of NATO have now concluded that the time has come, in terms of resolution 836 (1993), to place air forces in readiness to undertake air strikes. The initial indications from Sarajevo that the Bosnian Serbs may be willing to move back their heavy weapons and meet the requirements of resolution 836 (1993) are most welcome. But there must be no illusions in the minds of those who command Bosnian Serb units about the serious consequences of delay, obstruction or renewed bombardment. The Security Council insists on a complete and permanent cessation of bombardment and a complete and permanent withdrawal of the offending weapons.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“This situation has led to increasing pressure on the citizens of Sarajevo and the other towns in Bosnia which were declared safe areas by the Council in 1993. In our view, this situation led almost inevitably to the tragedy that struck the market-place of Sarajevo on Saturday, 5 February. Regrettably, and horribly, there was nothing especially distinctive about the shot which caused this tragedy. Whichever individual or unit was responsible, that attack and its awful consequences were part of a pattern of increasing pressure which has encompassed Sarajevo since the siege began. We believe the time has come to break this dreadful cycle. The ultimatum that has been put down regarding heavy weapons is both necessary and appropriate.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“Bombardments and shellings of safe areas diminished, and there were some constructive developments in the peace-negotiating process. However, it is a sad testament to human nature that even during that period there was never a single day in which the fear of attacks did not blight the lives of the people living in the so-called safe areas. But in the latter months of 1993 it became quite clear that any positive impact of resolution 836 (1993) had dissipated. The noose around Sarajevo was pulled ever tighter. The Serb negotiators became bolder and less conciliatory in the peace negotiations. And as the negotiations faltered, a resurgence of conflict saw all parties vying to gain or regain territory. The protagonists began again - wrongly, in our view - to place hope in an eventual solution by military means rather than by negotiation.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“If the strangulation of Sarajevo does not cease, if the heavy weapons are not withdrawn or placed under the control of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), if there are further indiscriminate attacks on Civilians, force will be used. It is now more than six months since resolution 836 (1993) was adopted. New Zealand had advocated the selective use of air power well before the adoption of that resolution. We strongly supported resolution 836 (1993), urging that air power should be authorized - not only to defend UNPROFOR personnel, but also, if necessary, to carry out UNPROFOR's mandate and protect civilian populations. We were pleased initially with the result. The prospect of the use of air power did, for a time, have a salutary effect.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“New Zealand welcomes this opportunity for the members of the Security Council, supported by the wider membership of the United Nations, to send an unmistakable message today to the Bosnian Serbs and to their backers in Belgrade. My delegation was amongst the first to support the request by the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to convene this meeting. We supported his request not only because of the tragic events of Saturday, 5 February, in Sarajevo, but because we believe that too much of the Security Council's discussion - of this and other important issues - is held in private. As I have said, this debate gives the United Nations the opportunity to send a very clear message. What is that message? It is that we, the United Nations, have crossed the Rubicon on this issue. There is no turning back.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336 (1994) · source
“But as everyone knows, the mandate also relates to the overall security environment in which those priority goals are to be achieved. It may be that, over time and in the light of political progress, some aspects of the mandate may be able to be changed as the environment becomes more secure. Certainly, that is our very strong hope. But in the meantime we have to be conscious also of the rights and interests of the personnel, both military and civilian, who have gone to Somalia in a spirit of generosity to assist the people of Somalia. Too many of those people have been attacked, and too many of them have been killed. The United Nations has a right and a duty to continue to take all necessary measures to ensure their safety and security.”
1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source
“There has to be demonstrable progress towards the establishment of political and legal structures. There have to be improvements in communication and negotiation in good faith between the factions. And finally, there have to be demonstrable achievements in the process of disarmament and the cantonment of heavy weapons. Because all these steps must be verifiable, it is critically important that this resolution contains quite specific review provisions. Finally, I wish to note that the Security Council, in approving this resolution today, is not only extending the term of the mandate of UNOSOM II; it is also maintaining in full force all aspects of that mandate. The mandate gives highest priority to political reconciliation and humanitarian support.”
1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source
“Taken together, these actions show the priority the Council puts on national reconciliation, and its willingness to look to Somalia's needs in the long term. The second point I want to stress - and one which the Security Council makes very clear in today's resolution - is that we are very conscious that over the long term the United Nations cannot impose peace and reconstruction on the Somali people. The extent to which our humanitarian objectives can be met and the revival of Somalia's economic and political structures can be achieved will, in the end, depend on the Somali people themselves. Their participation in this process is essential if the necessary conditions of a secure environment and national reconciliation are to be achieved. There has to be demonstrable progress towards the goals set out in the Addis Ababa Agreements.”
1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source
“The United Nations must therefore stay the course and keep faith with the Somali people. We are particularly pleased that the Security Council has decided, unanimously, to roll over the authority of UNOSOM II for a full six-month period, until the end of May 1994. This is important because it demonstrates that it is the United Nations collectively that has this commitment, and that, notwithstanding changes in the composition of UNOSOM II, the Security Council has the will for the operation to continue. On Tuesday last, the Security Council took an important decision on the investigation of responsibility for attacks against United Nations personnel. We provided for the establishment of an independent commission for that purpose. Today we are renewing our commitment to the mandate of UNOSOM II.”
1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source
“New Zealand strongly supports the renewal of the United Nations mandate in Somalia. New Zealand has supported the United Nations in all three phases of its mission. We have contributed personnel first to the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM), secondly to the Unified Task Force and thirdly to UNOSOM II. The United Nations went to Somalia to respond to a desperate human tragedy. While tremendous progress has been made in eliminating starvation and malnutrition, the humanitarian task is not yet complete. In addition, while advances have been made in the other aspects of the mandate of UNOSOM II, namely the promotion of political reconciliation and the establishment of a secure environment, much more remains to be achieved in those areas as well.”
1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source
“The process of national reconciliation is critical for securing peace in Somalia, and New Zealand is 100 per cent behind both the United Nations and the Security Council in achieving that end.”
1993-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3315 (1993) · source
“That inquiry will now proceed, and pending its conclusion the Council has asked the Secretary-General not to pursue the individuals who may be implicated. The New Zealand delegation does not accept the argument that the United Nations would have proceeded without allowing suspects the benefits of due process. But we can understand that in the extraordinary circumstances of southern Mogadishu it is a fact that fears in that regard have become an obstacle to the political dialogue. We therefore accept that there is a political significance in this resolution, and value in indicating that arrest action will be suspended pending completion of the work of the Commission of Inquiry.”
1993-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3315 (1993) · source
“The resolution we have just adopted flows out of the Security Council's overall consideration of the United Nations role in Somalia. It is the first of two important resolutions the Council will adopt this week. The second will deal with the overall mandate of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II), while the present resolution deals with one aspect of the mandate that was created in resolution 837 (1993). Resolution 837 (1993) gave the Secretary-General certain discretion with respect to the actions which should be taken to detain persons who were responsible for the attacks on United Nations personnel on 5 June 1993 in Mogadishu. The Council also called in that resolution for an inquiry.”
1993-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3315 (1993) · source
“New Zealand also supports the decision to establish, in response to the request from the Cambodian Government, a team of 20 military liaison officers for a period of six months following the withdrawal of UNTAC. We consider that the presence of these officers will be an important symbol of the ongoing United Nations commitment to peace and stability in Cambodia. Finally, with the conclusion of the UNTAC mandate, most of the elements of the United Nations presence will move out of the Security Council's immediate purview and will come under the Secretary-General and the various agencies of the United Nations system. We welcome the Secretary-General's intention to appoint, in consultation with the Cambodian Government, a person of appropriate standing to lead the United Nations presence in Cambodia in the post-UNTAC period.”
1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source
“The presence of literally millions of mines throughout the countryside of Cambodia poses a grave and ongoing threat to the Cambodian people. It is essential, therefore, that the successful operations established under the Cambodia Mine Action Centre (CMAC) continue. Accordingly, we welcome the decision to extend the period for the withdrawal of the Mine Clearance and Training Unit of UNTAC. New Zealand, for its part, will give favourable consideration to the provision of further technical experts and funding to support CMAC after the final withdrawal of UNTAC. The establishment of the Human Rights Centre in Cambodia, with United Nations assistance, is also a matter of real satisfaction to New Zealand.”
1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source
“The resolution adopted today has been a long time in preparation. It was the subject of widespread consultations, including consultations with the representatives of the Cambodian Government and of other countries of the region, over the past couple of months. We consider that process to have been very important and to have been of great benefit to Council members in their consideration of this important issue. New Zealand is pleased to support the elements of the resolution that relate to the transitional period following the final withdrawal of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC). In particular, we consider the prominence given to the issue of mine clearing to be especially appropriate.”
1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source
“I should like to convey to you, Sir, the congratulations of the delegation of New Zealand on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the current month. I wish also to thank Ambassador Sardenberg for his guidance of the Council during the month of October. New Zealand warmly welcomes the adoption of today's resolution. The resolution serves two very important purposes. First, it marks the culmination of the successful United Nations-sponsored process of re-establishing peace and democratic government in Cambodia. Secondly, it sends an important signal that the international community remains committed to Cambodia and to its ongoing needs and is prepared to make appropriate provision for ongoing assistance in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Cambodia.”
1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source
“We hope that a similar procedure will be followed in bringing to a conclusion a draft resolution on the subject and that special efforts will be made to consult the representatives of Cambodia and the other countries of the region. As His Royal Highness reminded the General Assembly yesterday, many countries have played a special role in Cambodia. Those countries continue to have a special interest in Cambodia and have a valuable contribution to make. The Council should take that into account as it continues its work to help Cambodia on behalf of the international community.”
1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3287 (1993) · source
“The Council has just received a report from the Secretary-General, and we look forward to considering that request in the light of the Secretary-General's recommendations. It is time for the Council to consider a further resolution on Cambodia which will respond to this request for military observers and will address other aspects of the post-UNTAC United Nations presence. We would hope that this action could be completed this week. In that connection, we recall the valuable initiative taken by the United States during its presidency of the Council in August, when it convened a meeting of an open-ended working group of all countries interested in the Cambodia problem in order to begin discussion of a draft resolution.”
1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3287 (1993) · source
“In his address yesterday His Royal Highness underscored those matters to which the Cambodian Government attaches particular importance: the establishment of an integrated United Nations office in Phnom Penh; the continued presence of the United Nations relief and development programmes; the establishment of a human rights centre and a continuation of de-mining operations within the framework of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre. New Zealand endorses all of those elements and is confident that they will be given effect by the Secretary-General and the other parts of the United Nations system. As far as the Council is concerned, we note that the two Prime Ministers have submitted a request to the Secretary-General for the dispatch of 20 to 30 unarmed military observers for a six-month period following the end of UNTAC.”
1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3287 (1993) · source
“As with the past, so too with the future. If Cambodia is to continue the process of re-establishing a successful, functioning society, then it will do so largely as a consequence of the efforts of the Cambodians themselves. They must take the lead in shaping their own destiny. But the international community must also play its part. The end of UNTAC does not mean the end of the United Nations involvement in Cambodia. In his report the Secretary-General set out a number of proposals for continued United Nations involvement in Cambodia.”
1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3287 (1993) · source