YouSaid · the spoken record

Khan

lines on the record: 485
first: 1992-11-16
most recent: 2023-11-08
sittings or episodes: 38
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“Our only interest in Somalia is the welfare of the people of that country, and we have no interest or role in the internal politics of Somalia. We wish the Somali people well and would want the United Nations operation in Somalia to terminate in success. Ideally this should mean the establishment of a Government acceptable to the Somalis and a return to peaceful conditions in that country. Consequently, there is a deep sense of sorrow in Pakistan over the casualties that have taken place in Somalia, whether among the peace-keepers, the humanitarian workers or the Somalis. The draft resolution that the Council is poised to adopt today is the result of extensive dialogue and discussions among the Council members. The involvement of the United Nations in Somalia over the last two years or so has been a learning experience.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“We are, however, encouraged by the information that 53 district councils and eight regional councils have already been set up and that substantial progress has been achieved in the re-establishment of the Somali police and judicial system. The fact that no major factional armed clash has taken place in Somalia during the last few weeks ought to be regarded positively. We continue to hope that the Somali parties will be able to agree on some sort of a national transitional authority before too long. S/PV.3334 10 Let me repeat at this point that the presence of the Pakistani contingent as a part of the United Nations operation in Somalia stems only from our commitment to the peace-keeping role of the United Nations and our desire to help our Somali brethren.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“The continuing differences between the group of 12 Somali factions and the Somali National Alliance over a number of issues of crucial importance, such as the legitimacy of the district and regional councils and the role of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) are indeed disturbing. Equally worrisome is the information that malnutrition levels are again beginning to rise in Somalia, that banditry remains endemic, that armed robbery directed at UNOSOM II and non-governmental organization property is on the rise and that the Somali factions are rearming in anticipation of renewed hostilities in the coming months.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“I would like to begin, Sir, by conveying to you the sincere felicitations of my delegation on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the current month and by assuring you of our fullest cooperation. My delegation was deeply impressed by the ability and proficiency with which Ambassador Kovanda, the Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic, managed the affairs of the Council during the previous month. We wish to congratulate him on a job very well done. The Secretary-General's report of 6 January 1994 on Somalia is yet another illuminating and most useful input. We have read it with great care. The report evokes in us both a sense of concern and a feeling of hope.”
1994-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3334 (1994) · source
“Thus, while endorsing the deployment programme outlined in the Secretary-General's report, we would encourage him to proceed with as much despatch as possible. In the ultimate analysis, the adequacy of the number of observers deployed would depend on how peaceful is the run-up to the election and the polling itself. We would also like to mention here that all the regions of world should be adequately represented in the United Nations Observer Group. The draft resolution before us is straightforward and to the point. The alacrity with which it has been finalized represents the priority that the Council attaches to the question of South Africa and to joint commitment to the democratic process in that country. The PRESIDENT I thank the representative of Pakistan for his kind words addressed to my country and to myself.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“It is, therefore, important that United Nations observers be deployed in South Africa well ahead of the general election. Taking into account the size and population of the country, as well as the fact that there would be about 10,000 polling stations, the total of 5,000 international observers, which the Secretary-General anticipates, might be just enough to ensure an adequate coverage of all polling areas. My delegation agrees that the deployment of almost 1,800 United Nations observers and the setting up of effective mechanisms for proper coordination of activities among all the observer groups would be a colossal task, especially in view of the little time available to put all the arrangements in place.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“While the prospect of a general election in South Africa open to all its people on the basis of equality is a most encouraging, indeed an exciting denouement, we are concerned at reports of continuing violence in parts of that country. It is evident that extremist elements want to disrupt the on-going process in South Africa or at least make the election as messy as possible. Indeed, acts of violence can be expected to increase as the election date draws nearer and the fringe elements find themselves more and more marginalized. We are, however, confident that the people of South Africa will not allow these elements to derail or slow down the process of peaceful change in their country. The presence of a large number of international observers would, no doubt, act as a check on racially or politically motivated violence.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“My delegation is most grateful to the Secretary-General for his very well-structured and clear report on South Africa. We are also most appreciative of the dedicated efforts of Mr. Brahimi, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for South Africa. The general elections scheduled for 27 April 1994 in South Africa would be a development of great historic importance and should bring down the curtain on a long and painful era in the history of South Africa. It would signify the victory of forces of democracy and egalitarianism over the dark forces of racism and bigotry. We therefore find it crucially important that every effort be made to ensure that these elections are conducted in a free and fair manner in a peaceful environment and lead to the emergence of that country as a democratic, non-racial and united entity.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“Since this is the first occasion that my delegation is taking the floor in a formal meeting of the Security Council this year, I would like to begin by extending a very warm welcome to the new members of the Council. I also wish to felicitate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Council and on the brilliant manner in which you are conducting the Council's business, your country's recent membership of the Council notwithstanding. My delegation will continue to extend to you its fullest cooperation in the discharge of your responsibilities. I cannot allow this opportunity to go by without placing on record my delegation's deep admiration for the exemplary leadership provided to the Security Council by Ambassador Li, the Permanent Representative of China, during the month of December 1993.”
1994-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3329 (1994) · source
“if the gains of aggression are allowed to be accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is bound to be a spillover of the aggression and conflict elsewhere in the region. The Security Council must therefore act with resolve and determination on the basis of the principles of the United Nations Charter and respect for the rule of law. In the specific case of Kosovo, Sandjak and Vojvodina, the adoption of the present resolution presents only a first step. We express the hope that it will lead to an early resumption of CSCE missions in the region.”
1993-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3262 (1993) · source
“Pakistan recognizes the value of the contribution that these missions have made to peace and stability in the area. We strongly share the view that their departure would further aggravate the existing threat to peace and security in the region. My delegation deems it appropriate to recall the decision of the Twenty-first Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, held in Karachi in April this year, urging the Security Council to adopt effective measures to prevent any further aggravation of the extremely tense situation in Kosovo, Sandjak and Vojvodina. There are important lessons to be learned from the evolving situation in the region, which is largely a direct result of the ineffective action of the international community on the continuing aggression against the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1993-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3262 (1993) · source
“I should like first, Madam President, to welcome your leadership of the Council for the current month and assure you of my delegation's fullest support and cooperation. On behalf of the Pakistan delegation, I should like to register our profound gratitude to Sir David Hannay, the Permanent Representative representative of the United Kingdom, for his sagacious and excellent guidance of the Council's activities over the difficult month of July. We are grateful to the co-sponsors of resolution 855 (1993) for taking a timely initiative to ensure the resumption of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) missions in Kosovo, Sandjak and Vojvodina. We deeply regret the decision of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia authorities to expel these missions.”
1993-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3262 (1993) · source
“My delegation strongly supports the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General of the Urited Nations, the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States, their Special Envoy and those of the international community to reach a political solution to the crisis in Haiti. It is our earnest expectation that these efforts will culminate in a comprehensive and peaceful settlement in Haiti in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and international law before the stipulated deadlines, thus obviating the need to impose sanctions.”
1993-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3238 (1993) · source
“My delegation voted in favour of resolution 841 (1993) in the belief that the mandatory measures contained in that resolution are in conformity with the recommendations made by the Organization of American States (OAS) and that these extraordinary measures by the Security Council are necessitated by the threat to international peace and security emanating from the continuation of the existing situation in Haiti. We accept the view that the Council's action has been taken under exceptional circumstances in this particular case. My delegation's vote on this resolution is therefore without prejudice to the position which we may take on future resolution cf the Council in a similar situation.”
1993-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3238 (1993) · source
“Pakistan has contributed a contingent of some 1,400 personnel to UNTAC, We are fully behind the United Nations efforts aimed at the completion of the peace process and will be ready to render assistance in the post-electoral phase. The resolution we have just adopted corresponds with our views on the situation in Cambodia. We are therefore pleased to have joined in the consensus on it.”
1993-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3213 (1993) · source
“The primary and ultimate responsibility for the maintenance of security is that of the Cambodian parties, who are signatories to the Paris Agreements and who had explicitly expressed their desire to enlist United Nations support to help them get out of a tragic impasse and imbroglio. They should actively support UNTAC's efforts to hold free and fair elections, which would lay the basis for peace and stability in Cambodia. In our view, the Council's resolve to go ahead with the election in the face of mounting violence is a correct decision. We fully endorse the Secretary-General's recommendation to proceed with the election under prevailing imperfect conditions, because it would be an illusion to expect that postponement would lead to any improvement.”
1993-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3213 (1993) · source
“UNTAC's military component should take further measures to make sure that organized or random violence does not plunge the country into a melee during or after the elections. We have noted with satisfaction that, despite interfactional clashes and reprisals between the National Army of Democratic Kampuchea (NADK) and the Cambodian People's Armed Forces (CPAF), the overwhelming majority of Cambodians have manifested their strong commitment to the election and have held scores of rallies and meetings, some of them organized by UNTAC itself, peacefully and without disruption.”
1993-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3213 (1993) · source
“We feel that despite heavy odds UNTAC has made consistent efforts to create and maintain a neutral political environment conducive to the holding of free and fair elections. Regrettably, the non-participation and non-cooperation of one of the parties has vitiated the overall atmosphere. We hope that the steps taken by UNTAC for the safety and security of its personnel and the Cambodians will prove effective during the elections, which are, unfortunately, likely to be marked by violence. We are deeply concerned at the unabated spiral of violence, intimidation and harassment. Since the submission of the Secretary-General's report of 3 May 1993, more UNTAC personnel have lost their lives and several have heen wounded.”
1993-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3213 (1993) · source
“My delegation conveys deep appreciation to the Secretary--General for his personal involvement in the peace process in Cambodia and effective handling of a very difficult and delicate situation. We also commend the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) personnel for their heroic dedication to a cause espoused by the United Nations and their efficient management of the entire operation in Cambodia under very trying circumstances. The Secretary-General's reports of 3 and 15 May 1993 give a vivid picture of the conditions in Cambodia and provide an overview of the elaborate preparations made for the conduct of the elections and the measures undertaken to ensure the security of the UNTAC personnel and the Cambodians.”
1993-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3213 (1993) · source
“Those who entertain great power or expansionist anbitions will be emboldened to pursue their illegitimate aims. Incidents of aggression, suppression and occupation will increase. Arms will proliferate; disarmament will remain a chimera. Conflict and chaos will become the hallmarks of the now post-cold-war era. The Security Council bears the heavy responsibility of repelling Serbian aggression in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Council's decision will have far-reaching consequences for world peace and security. The Pakistan Gelegation trusts that the members of the Council will act with the wisdom and Getermination demanded by the awesome possibilities of this important moment in world history.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“In the post-cold-war era, there can be no excuse for a failure to respond to the blatant and brutal aggression to which Bosnia and Herzegovina is being subjected. There can be no excuse for a failure to respond to the vivid images we have seen of an entire people being subjected to the genocidal practice of "ethnic cleansing". There can be no excuse for allowing hundreds of thousands of innocent me, women and children to die because chose who could help them were unwiliing to spare a few hundred million dollars. The failure of the Security Council to help Bosnia would have far-reaching consequences for international peace and security. If an aggression as blatant as that taking place against Bosnia goes unanswered, the small and weaker States will lose confidence in the ability of the Council to safeguard their security.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“On the contrary, the experience of Croatia indicates that the Serbs halted their onslaught only after the Croats were enabled to put up a stiff resistance. The Bosnians, on the other hand, are in no position to resist, much less repel, the Serbian attacks. What is more, the Serbs seem confident that neither the Security Council nor any other member of the international community will intervene in the conflict on behalf of the Bosnian Muslins. The Foreign Ministers of the Islamic countries are scheduled to meet in Jeddah on 1 December 1992 to consider the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Islamic countries are prepared fully to support the measures adopted by this Co wil to help the Bosnian people to halt the war and reverse the Serbian aggression.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“It is the arms embargo, imposed by resolution 713 (1992) of the Security Council on the territories of former Yugoslavia, which prevents the Government and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina from acquiring the means fur legitimate self-defence. The Serbian aggressors have the entire arsenal of the former Yugoslav army at their disposal. The victims of their aggression - especially the Bosnian Muslims - are virtually unarmed. The Security Council's embargo has the effect of strengthening the hands of the aggressor and tying the hands of the victim behind his back. The aggressor must not be equated with the victims of aggression. The Pakistan delegation disagrees profoundly with those who argue that lifting the embargo againsc Bosnia will exacerbate the conflict.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“The decisiun to allow the transit of goods across Serbian territory is an obviously open invitation for the wiiful violation of these sanctions. Sanctions must therefor be tightened against Serbia. Those who continue to supply the aggressor bear the burden of complicity in the crimes heing committed against the Bosnian people. We hope that the measures proposed in the present draft resolution will result in the effective and complete erforcement of the sanctions against the aggressor. If the Security Council cannot act to assure compliance with its call for a halt in the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina, if it cannot stop the Slaughter of the Bosnian people, {t should at least allow the Government and people of Bosnia to exercise the inherent right of self-defence in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“We welcome the decision to station additional United Nations observers at various airfields in the former Yugoslav republics to monitor the enforcement of the ban of overflights by both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Yet the Serbian forces, including the former Yugoslav armed forces, cannot be expected to observe this and other demands of the Council unless these are backed by the full powers available to the Security Council uncer the Charter. Therefore, in imposing the ban on overflights and other sanctions against the Serbian aggressors, the Council must act under Chapter VII of the Charter, Zt is no secret that the economic and trade sanctiong imposed against Serbia and Montenegro are being extensively violated.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“This would insulate them from the war and make the provision of humanitarian assistance easier. The Council should therefore call for the withdrawal of all military forces, in the first instance from che regions of Sarajevo, Tuzla, Gorasde, Bihac, Jajce and Travaik. These safety cones could be erforced by tha peace-keeping forces in Bosnia. The Security Council, above all, needs to display the political determination to enforce the measures it has adopted to halt the Serbian aggression against Bosnia and Werzegovina. Serbian forces have repeatedly violated the ban on overflijhts in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“Unless food and clothing reach the Bosnian people, more than 400,000 innocent men, women and children will die of starvation and exposure. Humanitarian assistance can be provided to them in adequate quantity only if the air and land routes are open aud secure. The United Nations forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina need te be strengthened to ensure that the humanitarian assistance gets through to the suffering people of that country. Additional forces will be available if the financing can be found. The amounts involved in assuring the provision of easential supplies to the besieged people of Bosnia are well within the means of the more affluent members of the United Nations. Another step which can be taken to ease the plight of the civilian population in Bosnia is the creation of safety zones.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“The evideuce which is alresdy available jJuactities the immediete establishawnt of an international war crimes tribunal Lo pusish the perpetrators of the crimes against humapvity in Bosnia. The Serbs wie ere brasesiy committing murder and meyhem ir Hosnia must koow that they will cet go unpunished, To wave lives a0 reeetuce peace ia busnis, there ate three areas - Rumaciterien, political and militery ~ in which the Security Council must take wiygent and simultaneous ection without deley, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a humanitarian nightmare. Since the London Conference, almost a million Bosnians have been evicted from their homes at gunpoint and transformed into refugees in their own homeland. Relief supplies continue to be impeded by the Serbs. Winter is upon them.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“Io e recent report entitied "Bosnia-Herszegovina: grees abuses of basic human rights', Amoeaty Iutecuatioual has documented the aumetoue specific dugteasces of murder, forced expulsions, detention and torture is coscestretiun camps operated by the Serbs. Similar information has bees provided to the United Natiogua by the United States Goverument as well os othe: couatrics pursuant to Security Council resolutions 771 (1992) and 7E0 (LENZ). Fekisten welvomes resolution 780 (1992) of Che Security Council, which eeteblished ean imyertieai Coomisaion cf Experts to examine end auelyse Satormetion oo violations of humaniterian Jew in Bosnia. Regrettably this measiie wee considerably delayed.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“The territorial irtegrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be fully ristored and its sovereignty respacted. The principle of inviolability of internationally recognized borders must be enforced, Te the wes ia Buosuie, the systematic violation of human rights - the Beutel cempeiygu of "ethale cleanselag" - is not the consequence of the Goutliot, But ite caves. The Security Council must respond resolutely to this qeavcidel campeiyn ageloat the Bosnian people and particularly agaiust the Mualime. It muet ace vigurously to atop the atracities beiug committed ayeinet the Muslims, the lihe vt which have not been witnessed since the boloveval, Ag stated by the United Wetlons Special Rapporteur, the Bosnian Mualins face extermination.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“We have been informed that the cease-fire declared in Bosnia last week is holding. We hope it will persist. We also hope that an intercuption of the Berbian aggression is not merely timed to coincide with this debate iv the Security Council. Pakistan believes that the Council's demand for the cessation of hostilities will be credible only if it is accompanied by a Gisplay of political determination to eaforce its decisions, if necessary by the use of measures available under Chepter VII of the Charter. The call for cessation of hostilities must be accompanied by ao demand for the reversal of the gains of Serbian aggression. The territories and towns occupied by the Serbs in Bosnia must be vacated. The aggressor must not be allowed to impoge a fait accompli.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“Public opinion in Pakistan is greatly incensed at the systematic campaign of "ethnic cleansing" in Bosnia and particularly at the failure of the international community to take decisive action to halt the brutal slaughter being perpetrated by the Serbs. For several weeks Pakistan, together with other members of the Contact Group of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), 'sss sought to convene a maeting of the Security Council to cunsider the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are therefore gratified that this meeting has finally been convened. We hope that it will adopt resolute steps to restore pesce and redress the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this context we endorse the statement made by the Chairman of the OIC Contact Group, Ambassador Aksin of Turkey.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“My delegation supports the proposals of the International Conference for the future constitutional framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina based on the principles of democracy, rejection of the consequences of the policy of "ethnic cleansing" and the territorial integrity and unity of Bosnia and He¢zegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina is a small State. It is a new Member of the United Nations. It {4s being subjected to biatant aggression by an expansionist neighbour, Its people ~ men, women and children ~ are being systematically uprooted and often brutally slaughtered. If the Council does not act, hundreds of thousands of innocent people will die before this winter passes. If the Council does not act, a sovereign State Member of the United Nations may disappear from the map of the world.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“Cyrus Vance and Lord Owen, Co-Chairmen of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia, to promote @ political solution of the crises in Bosnia and note with interest the information they have conveyed. We are also appreciative of the heroic efforts made by the peace-keeping forces and the perscnonei ~f the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to provide urgent relief and humanitarian assistance to so desperate civilian population in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pakistan fully supports international efforts to secure a peaceful settlement of the crises. We stand prepared to assist in every possible manner.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source
“The delegation of Pakistan welcomes this opportunity to participate in the Security Council's debate on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. On behalf of the Pakistan delegation I should like to extend co you, Sir, our felicitations on assuming the Council's presidency for the current month. We are confident that your wide experience and renowned diplomatic ability will enable the Council to adopt well-considered and effective measures on the grave issues with which it is confronted. The Pakistan delegation also avails itself of this opportunity to express its high appreciation to the Permanent Representative of France, His Excellency Mr. Jean-Bernard Merimee, for the most impressive manner in which he discharged his functions as President of the Security Council for the month of October 1992. We appreciate the endeavours of Mr.”
1992-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3136 (1992) · source