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1996-05-30
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  1. “We also believe it important that the draft resolution appeals to the Government of Iraq to ensure the security and protection of all persons appointed by the Secretary- General in the context of the implementation of this resolution. This is a timely reminder and a precondition for the creation of a climate that will be conducive to the unhampered application of this draft resolution. In conclusion, we are convinced that the draft resolution before the Council is in line with the humanitarian goals of resolution 986 (1995), for which reason my delegation will vote in favour of it.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source

  2. “We hope that the Iraqi Government will deepen this commitment and make it concrete by furnishing complete information with respect to the measures that Government adopts with regard to those vulnerable groups. My delegation thus awaits with great interest the recommendations to be made by the Secretary-General in his supplementary report to the Council at the end of January. My delegation supports the contents of the draft resolution submitted to this Council. We are pleased, in particular, that the text contemplates mechanisms to ensure that the oil-for-food programme will not be subject to possible interruptions for purely administrative reasons. Anything else would have been nothing less than a betrayal of the spirit of resolution 986 (1995) and would have exposed the Iraqi people to a humanitarian crisis of considerable proportions.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source

  3. “We believe that this key aspect must be taken into account in making decisions on the basic aspects of resolution 986 (1995), such as, for instance, the amount indicated in paragraph 1 of that resolution. The current programme could undoubtedly be improved, as is indicated in the Secretary-General's report, which identifies specific problems that have been detected in its implementation. But in seeking solutions we must also bear in mind that the Iraqi people is the final recipient of this programme. Among these problems, we are particularly concerned by the situation of the vulnerable groups of central and southern Iraq. We hail the Secretary-General's efforts in that connection, as a result of which assurances have been obtained from the Iraqi Government that it will attend to their humanitarian needs.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source

  4. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): The draft resolution to be submitted to the vote contains a compromise text which we believe fully responds to the humanitarian concerns which inspired Security Council resolution 986 (1995). The validity of that resolution is rightly renewed, which demonstrates that the Council has once again shouldered its responsibilities in the humanitarian sphere. My country believes that the programme established in resolution 986 (1995) is complementary to the efforts that must be carried out by the Government of Iraq to attend to the needs of its population. The Government of Iraq thus has serious obligations with respect to the implementation of this programme, which are independent from the responsibilities that fall to the various United Nations organs.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source

  5. “The international community is completely justified in calling for a show of political will successfully to conclude the peace process in Angola on the part of those leaders who bear the unshirkable responsibility to ensure improved living standards for those who have suffered most from this civil war: the people of Angola. The economic and social challenges before Angola are of such magnitude that they require the efforts of all of its inhabitants and leaders. That is why the Government and, in particular, UNITA, must increase their efforts to consolidate peace, as that is the only way to elicit the contributions needed from the international community to overcome this lengthy crisis in Angola.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

  6. “The most recent demonstration of his lack of interest was his absence at the recent summit convened by SADC members in a praiseworthy attempt to promote progress in the peace process. The process of demobilization and reintegration requires financing, since only 27.4 per cent of the budget is currently covered, and if new contributions are not received, the process will be paralysed. Support from the donor community is also necessary for rehabilitating high- priority projects to absorb the large number of refugees, displaced persons and ex-combatants.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

  7. “We believe that the "Mediation Document" has been an important and timely contribution in restoring confidence and easing the deadlock. However, the lack of receptivity to its proposals - demonstrated by non-compliance with suggested timetables for the adoption of concrete measures - reflects unutterable contempt for this new effort of the Secretary-General's Special Representative and observer countries. In the light of all this, it is obvious that the fifth meeting between President Dos Santos and the leader of UNITA is of particular importance. The Council must take measures to ensure that the leader of UNITA attend that meeting, since it has been his practice not to attend meetings to which he has been invited.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

  8. “We would also like to express our thanks to the troika of observer States for their political work of recent days to overcome existing problems. The peace process in Angola is at a critical juncture and that is why delays in the political negotiations in recent months have caused widespread alarm. We have received with deep concern news of the rejection of the offer made by President Dos Santos to the UNITA leader of one of the two vice-presidential posts. It is unfortunate that such a sensitive matter - one on which agreement already existed - was not handled in such a way as to place the country before the interests of UNITA. The extremely tense political climate resulting from this fact jeopardizes the largest United Nations peacekeeping operation in the world.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

  9. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): First, allow me to thank you, Sir, for convening this debate on Angola, at a crucial stage of the peace process of that country. We would also like to thank the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for having requested today's meeting of the Council. In addition to the invaluable contributions of the Foreign Ministers of SADC, the Secretary-General has submitted an excellent report on recent events in Angola. We welcome that report, as well as the efforts of his Special Representative to ensure that the final phase of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) will be successfully concluded.”

    1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source

  10. “The draft resolution unambiguously condemns the use of force and violence in Burundi, both in the overthrow of the legitimate Government and in the resort to violence by the parties to attain their political objectives. We are also calling on the regime to bring about a return to constitutional order and legality, to restore the National Assembly and to lift the ban on all political parties. The Security Council will meet again on 31 October to assess the situation. It is the sincere hope of the sponsors - and of the international community - that that meeting will serve to support the negotiations that should by then have begun in Burundi. But if that is not the case, let there be no doubt that we shall proceed to consider whatever measures may be deemed appropriate to achieve the initiation of those negotiations.”

    1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3695 (1996) · source

  11. “In that case, the measures will meet objective criteria based on the information submitted to us by the Secretary-General. This draft resolution also expresses the consensus in the Council that the present crisis should not exacerbate the humanitarian suffering of the population of that country, and it mentions the need to ensure that humanitarian corridors are established so that all in Burundi may have access to assistance. As can be noted, together with the hope that that country will once again take the path of political negotiation, we are moved by a strong concern over the humanitarian situation of the population and of those who are working with them to alleviate their suffering.”

    1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3695 (1996) · source

  12. “In particular, we are lending our strongest support to former President Julius Nyerere in his laudable efforts to assist Burundi to overcome peacefully the crisis it is undergoing. The Security Council declares its readiness to support Burundi if its leaders set out on the path to peace, political negotiation and reconciliation through international cooperation and other initiatives. It also indicates with unwavering resolve that if within 60 days, those leaders have not initiated the necessary negotiations to bring about a comprehensive political settlement, the Council will then consider the imposition of measures under the Charter, including an arms embargo and other measures targeted against the leaders of the regime and of the factions that continue to promote Violence and to stand in the way of a peaceful solution.”

    1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3695 (1996) · source

  13. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the sponsors of the draft resolution that we will be adopting today: Botswana, Egypt, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Chile. The draft resolution that we will be adopting by consensus today reflects the position of the Security Council: united in support of the goal of helping Burundi reach a comprehensive political settlement with the participation of the entire international community. It also reflects an unequivocal stand to lend the strongest support to regional leaders, to the Arusha agreements of 31 July and to the Organization of African Unity.”

    1996-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3695 (1996) · source

  14. “In conclusion, we wish to express our firm support and appreciation to the Special Representative, Mr. Gerd Merrem, as well as to all the military and civilian personnel of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan, who are carrying out their tasks in such difficult circumstances.”

    1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source

  15. “We therefore firmly appeal to the authorities of the Government and of the opposition to translate their constructive position into deeds, and we therefore urge them both to resume political negotiations without delay, to undertake to implement the cease-fire agreement and to renew it indefinitely. We believe that the Council should receive without further delay tangible signals from the parties of their intention to move forward in the peace process. Such an attitude would be consistent with the desire that has often been expressed, and is now being ratified, by the Security Council, to continue to lend its cooperation and support in order to resolve this conflict. Accordingly, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution, which extends for a new period of six months the Mission in Tajikistan.”

    1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source

  16. “Hence, we affirm that the international community must continue to devote its attention to the continuing emergency situation, which is accompanied by massive unemployment, poverty and starvation, as indicated by the Secretary-General in his most recent report. Furthermore, in the context of our concern for the humanitarian situation, my delegation emphasizes the importance it attaches to the appeal made in the draft resolution to the Tajik parties to cooperate fully with the International Committee of the Red Cross in order to facilitate the exchange of prisoners and detainees between the opposition and the Government. Despite the sombre picture in Tajikistan, we see as a positive sign the conviction expressed by the parties that the only way to resolve the Tajik conflict is through political dialogue.”

    1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source

  17. “My delegation has often stated its firm condemnation of harassment and restrictions on the freedom of movement of United Nations peace missions. We wish therefore to indicate our particular concern at the facts in this case and to remind the parties that the security of the civilian and military personnel of the Mission in Tajikistan must be rigorously guaranteed. My delegation is also concerned at the critical humanitarian situation resulting from the conflict; we therefore support and express our special gratitude for the economic and social activities carried out by the United Nations in the field, which are directly helping those most harshly affected.”

    1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source

  18. “My delegation cannot conceal its frustration at the information not merely that there has been no progress during this period but that the situation in Tajikistan continues to be very tense and has actually deteriorated seriously in some regions. Moreover, hostile acts have impeded the pursuit of political negotiations and have led to the virtual stagnation of the peace process. We wish also to state our special concern at and firm rejection of the continued Violation of the 1994 cease-fire agreement and the failure to put in place the conditions necessary to sustain the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan, such as progress in the process of national reconciliation and the promotion of democracy, as the Security Council has repeatedly requested.”

    1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source

  19. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): I wish at the outset to welcome the representative of Tajikistan to the Security Council Chamber. Six months ago, by resolution 1030 (1995), the Security Council agreed to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) and requested the Secretary-General to report to it every three months on the progress towards a comprehensive political settlement of the conflict. We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his three-monthly reports pursuant to that resolution, the latest of which (S/1996/412) has been carefully considered by the Security Council, and has formed the basis of the draft resolution before us today.”

    1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source

  20. “If we hasten to bring an early end to the most successful preventive diplomacy operation of the United Nations, it might have consequences that all of us might later regret. This Organization's presence should continue, with its calming and stabilizing effect in the region, especially in the critical months to come. However, in our judgement, that does not mean prolonging this mission indefinitely. Accordingly, we find quite appropriate the request to the Secretary-General in operative paragraph 4 of the draft to review the composition, strength and mandate of the Force before 30 September 1996. Finally, we wish to express our appreciation and support to the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Sokalski, as well as to the military and civilian personnel of UNPREDEP for the very positive work they are doing.”

    1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source

  21. “In addition, beyond the internal aspects I have mentioned, we believe it is necessary to analyse the situation in a broader regional context. The implementation of the Dayton Agreement has thus far brought about significant progress, but we must recognize that perhaps the most sensitive stages of the process lie ahead of us, particularly with respect to concretizing provisions of a political and social nature, and in particular the forthcoming holding of elections in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation therefore fully supports the draft resolution before us and thus the extension of the mandate of UNPREDEP, with its present composition, for a period of six months. It would seem to us risky and premature to act otherwise today.”

    1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source

  22. “Similarly, we would express our appreciation for the internal progress pursued by the Government of Skopje, which has resulted in the consolidation of democratic, pluralistic institutions, as indicated by the Secretary-General in his recent report. Nevertheless, we should not fail to note the elements of internal and regional instability that unfortunately still persist. Inter-ethnic tensions, aggravated by the still precarious economic situation of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, still constitute a threat to the social structure of the country as well as to its integration and stability over the longer term. The lack of demarcation of its borders with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, unresolved issues with Greece, and the country's inadequate defence capacity are objective factors that we should not discount.”

    1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source

  23. “UNPREDEP has not limited itself to monitoring the situation on the border zone with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Albania, but, through confidence-building measures, good offices and facilitation of dialogue, it has had, and continues to have, a calming and stabilizing influence throughout the region. At the same time, we note with great satisfaction and welcome the considerable progress achieved in improving the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's relations with its neighbours. Accordingly, the Interim Accord signed with Greece last September and the Agreement on the Regulation of Relations and the Promotion of Cooperation with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, signed in April, deserve the highest praise.”

    1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source

  24. “Mr. Larrain (Chile) (interpretation from Spanish): We wish to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General for his very precise and comprehensive report covering all aspects of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, submitted pursuant to the provisions of Security Council resolution 1046 (1996). Likewise, we would highlight and welcome the remarkably positive work that UNPREDEP has been doing since 1992. That preventive deployment force represents a very useful example and model that we should perhaps apply much more frequently in the United Nations, in order to prevent crisis situations from deteriorating and becoming more serious problems, more costly in human and material terms and therefore much more difficult to resolve.”

    1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source