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Lavrov

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“At the same time, the resolution clearly shows that there is a light at the end of the tunnel by confirming that, with regard to the current sanctions regime, the Council will be guided by the provisions of its resolution 687 (1991), which include, of course, paragraph 22 on the criteria for lifting the oil embargo. We hope that this will take place soon.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“Therefore, any hint of automaticity with regard to the application of force has been excluded; that would not be acceptable for the majority of the Council's members. A special role in reaching consensus was played by the clear and unambiguous statements by the sponsors of the draft resolution during informal consultations about the absence in the text of such automaticity. If the Memorandum of Understanding is violated, which we hope will not happen, then the Security Council would discuss the situation that would have arisen at that time and would take the relevant decision. In the statement of the representative of Japan at today's official meeting, this position was clearly confirmed on behalf of the sponsors. We are grateful for this. No one can ignore the resolution adopted today and attempt to act by bypassing the Security Council.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“It is important that the resolution contains a confirmation of Iraq's obligations and that there is mention of the commitment of all United Nations members to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Iraq, Kuwait and the neighbouring States. The resolution contains a political warning to Iraq, whereby new violations by that country will have extremely serious consequences. At the same time, there has been full observance of the legal prerogatives of the Security Council, in accordance with the United Nations Charter. The resolution clearly states that it is precisely the Security Council which will directly ensure its implementation, including the adoption of appropriate decisions.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“Already approved by the Security Council on 24 February when the Secretary-General reported to Council members on the results of his mission, this was addressed by the Council President in a statement on that very same day. The resolution adopted today, despite the complicated process for harmonizing it, reflects many points fundamental for us and for many other delegations. This made it possible to ensure a consensus in the Council. The main goal of the resolution is not only to again reaffirm support for the Secretary-General's mission, but also to officially approve the Memorandum and to emphasize the need for its rapid and full implementation. The resolution contains nothing that would go beyond the boundaries of the agreements achieved by the Secretary- General in Baghdad.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“A firm basis has been laid to speed up the implementation of the recommendations made last November by the special session of the Special Commission as to the need to make its work more effective and to enjoy broader international support. Russia, for its part, has already made proposals to the Special Commission for further enhancement of its participation in the Commission's activities. We also expect a rapid clarification of the agreed-upon procedures for examining and inspecting the presidential sites, so as to promptly get on with full implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding, under the control of the Secretary-General. The Memorandum has full legal force. It meets all the generally accepted norms for the practice of international law in the area of international agreements.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“My country was guided, moreover, by the main goals: the need for full elimination of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, maintaining United Nations monitoring in this field and avoiding the extremely dangerous consequences for the entire region in the event of an uncontrolled development of the situation. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed in Baghdad on 23 February 1998, meets these goals. The United Nations Special Commission has been given the opportunity to continue its work unhindered in Iraq on the basis of current procedures, in full compliance with the decisions of the Council, including the need to respect Iraq's sovereignty, dignity and legitimate security concerns.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“It is a major diplomatic success for the entire international community, and it testifies to the effectiveness of the instruments the United Nations has to peacefully resolve international conflicts. We pay tribute to the diplomatic skill, wisdom and courage of the Secretary-General in defending the principles of the United Nations Charter. Russia has taken concrete steps to support the Secretary-General's mission and has done everything possible to overcome the crisis relating to the activity of the United Nations Special Commission in Iraq.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“We have completely supported the activities undertaken by the United Nations Special Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency to carry out their mandates. We have unswervingly striven to bring about Iraq's complete fulfilment of its obligations under those resolutions. That is the only way that sanctions can be lifted. In this regard, to comply strictly with resolution 687 (1991), the first step will be to lift the oil embargo once all the Iraqi "disarmament dossier" issues have been dealt with and moved to the long-term-monitoring stage. Thanks to the successful mission of the Secretary- General to Iraq, there exists a real opportunity to speed up the process of achieving a comprehensive settlement in the Persian Gulf. Moscow greatly appreciates the agreement between the Secretary-General and the Iraqi Administration.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): First of all, allow me to express our deep satisfaction to today see you, Sir, in this Chamber serving as the President of the Security Council during the month when Gambia has taken on the responsibilities of the presidency. We also are grateful to your predecessor, from whom you have taken the baton of Africa in the work of the Security Council. We have all been very lucky to have been working this month and last under the presidency of Africa, which has given the world many wise and thoughtful political leaders. Russia has consistently been committed to a comprehensive implementation of the resolutions of the Security Council to settle the crisis in the Persian Gulf.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“There are other aspects, which evidently will have to be ironed out in the process of the implementation of the resolution within the framework of the Sanctions Committee. All members of that Committee must recognize their responsibility for achieving radical changes in the humanitarian situation in Iraq. In conclusion we would like to pay due tribute to the United Nations humanitarian programme staff in Iraq, who, under challenging circumstances, are performing an important and noble task. We noted with satisfaction the clarification provided by the Secretariat that all the necessary staff will remain in Iraq and continue to carry out the humanitarian programmes.”
1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source
“During the course of the work on the draft resolution, the sponsors took into account many of the concerns of a number of delegations, including our own. However, some of the provisions could have been further improved. So, in our view, there is no need to emphasize the priority nature of various sectors; the optimum interrelationships of various categories of humanitarian products should be defined in the course of agreeing upon and approving the distribution plan submitted by Iraq. We also proceed from the understanding that the establishment of a distribution plan in the draft resolution does not mean that that plan cannot be changed. At each new stage this plan must be fully thrashed out with Iraq and submitted to the Secretary-General of the United Nations for approval, as is emphasized in the preamble of the resolution.”
1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source
“The Iraqi oil infrastructure, in its current state, is hardly able to extract oil for export at the required levels for humanitarian purposes. Repairs are needed for worn- out equipment, which can be accomplished through supplying the relevant spare parts and materials. Needless to say, the financing of such a project requires additional quotas for oil exports, which must be agreed upon by the Secretariat and the Iraqi side. We expect the urgent preparation of additional recommendations by the Secretary-General on the restoration of the oil infrastructure, as provided for in the draft resolution. On the whole, the draft resolution meets the aim of relieving the suffering of the Iraqi population, and we support the consensus that has come about in the Council.”
1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source
“Therefore, the Secretary-General quite rightly proposes a comprehensive approach to the resolution of the problem of food supplies and health care, providing for parallel measures in the areas of energy supply, water supply and agriculture, without which the real value of humanitarian supplies would be significantly diminished and in some cases would be reduced to nothing. Today we will be adopting a draft resolution to increase revenues in order to satisfy Iraq's priority humanitarian requirements through an increase in the level of oil exports for this purpose to $5.256 billion. But there is much more to this task. The United Nations Secretariat must in the shortest possible time-frame work out with the Iraqi side a distribution plan for optimum use of the additional funds.”
1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): Russia is deeply concerned over the scope and serious consequences of the continuing humanitarian crisis in Iraq. From the Secretary-General's report submitted to the Security Council, we see clearly that during the course of the implementation of the three stages of humanitarian resolution 986 (1995) we were not able to achieve a breakthrough in the situation and fundamentally improve the impoverished situation of the Iraqi population.”
1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source
“It is precisely in this context, and in particular following the results of the implementation of the settlement timetable, that the Security Council intends by mid-March to determine its position regarding the question of the lifting or intensifying sanctions on UNITA, and also regarding the further presence of the United Nations in Angola. We believe that this rational approach will effectively promote the further advancement of the peace process and provide adequate protection for the large investment in peace and in an Angolan settlement made over many years by the international community. On the basis of the foregoing, the Russian delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“We also place considerable hopes on the meeting on the territory of Angola between President Dos Santos and the leader of UNITA, Mr. Savimbi, planned for the second half of February. In our View, the draft resolution to be adopted today by the Security Council correctly reflects the specific nature of this complex but, we hope, final stage of the Angolan settlement. The draft resolution clearly points the Government of Angola and UNITA towards the conclusion of the implementation of their obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and provides broad opportunities for effective verification of the course of the peace process and for adjustments in the actions of the Security Council, depending on the course of events.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“The implementation of the obligations entered into therein - in particular, the complete transfer of all regions controlled by the Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) to the Government of Angola, the completion of the demilitarization of UNITA and the legalization of that organization as a political party, and the transformation of UNITA's radio station, Vorgan, into a neutral broadcasting corporation - would give the peace process an irreversible quality and take it to the final stage. The month to come will be decisive for the peace process as a whole. We expect that the Government of Angola, and especially UNIT A, will take a constructive approach and will implement accurately and on time, by 28 February, all the provisions of the settlement timetable.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“The Russian Federation, which is a member of the troika of observer States for the Angola settlement and which contributes troops to the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), is keenly interested in the successful advancement of the peace process and in the speedy restoration of lasting peace and national reconciliation in Angola. The achievement of that objective is of great importance both for Angola itself and for the consolidation of stability throughout the region. We note with satisfaction that recently there have been encouraging signs regarding the Angolan settlement. The most important of these was the approval at the 9 January meeting of the Joint Commission of a new timetable for implementation of the remaining key provisions of the Lusaka Protocol.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“Our View of the way to carry out the tasks mandated by the Security Council aimed at the peaceful reintegration of the region is based on the long-term nature of the Basic Agreement and the more than 20 other agreements between UNTAES and the Croatian authorities, which constitute a legal basis for the long- term reintegration process. Compliance by the Government of Croatia - which bears major responsibility for successful reintegration - with its obligations is a major prerequisite for ensuring that the process of reconciliation and the restoration of trust in the region is irreversible. We are convinced that the Government of Croatia will fully recognize the measure of its responsibility and, with international support, will not allow a process in which so much effort has been invested to be undermined.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“A further increase in the potential of bilateral relations between the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia would be a positive factor. The continued presence of the United Nations in Eastern Slavonia, which will continue in the form of a civilian police operation after 15 January 1998, will enable us to ensure the sorely needed guarantees for strengthening trust among the local population, especially in a period of mass returns of displaced persons. As set forth in the draft resolution, of which Russia is a sponsor, the parameters for the mandate of the support group retain some continuation of the police component of UNTAES.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“The continuation of the active involvement of the international community and its help in strengthening the positive dynamics of the reintegration process are of special significance. An important role in this should be played by regional organizations, first and foremost by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). We expect a speedy and full deployment in the region of that Organization's long-term mission. We proceed from the premise that the closest coordination and interaction will be established between the United Nations and the OSCE missions. We believe that it is extremely important to continue the activities of United Nations specialized agencies, particularly those of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“These remaining problems have to do with the return of refugees and displaced persons and include settling the problems of ownership of property, the functioning of local public bodies, the continuing discrimination against and violation of the rights of the Serbian population, doubts about the proper implementation of the amnesty law, problems of trust in the police and other issues. All of this shows that the obligations of the Croatian Government in reintegrating Eastern Slavonia have not yet been fully complied with. We need additional measures, on the basis of the results of the last two months, during which the Government of Croatia has indeed taken a number of serious positive steps.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“However, it is already clear that we can talk about the fruitfulness of international efforts in the context of UNTAES only if there is long-term, full and unconditional adherence by the Government of Croatia to the process of genuine reintegration of people and the achievement of a multi-ethnic reconciliation for all citizens. Russia took an active part in all three United Nations operations in Eastern Slavonia. Our peacekeepers have been serving there since the summer of 1992, and we are sincerely interested in positive results for the international efforts aimed at settling that conflict. Unfortunately, there are still quite a few sore points which require priority attention and additional efforts before the conclusion of the transition period and beyond.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): Today we are to take a decision on a draft resolution to establish in Eastern Slavonia a new mission, a United Nations civilian police support group. We are approaching the expiration of the two-year period provided for under the Basic Agreement and the scheduled conclusion, on 15 January 1998, of the United Nations Transitional Administration in the region (UNTAES). The lessons and experiences of this operation, one of the largest peacekeeping operations of the United Nations in recent years, a successor to the United Nations Protection Force and the United Nations Confidence Restoration Operation in Croatia, will continue to be reviewed and analysed.”
1997-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3843 (1997) · source
“The Russian Federation, as an active participant in the Bosnian settlement, is firmly convinced that at this current crucial stage of the peace process, all international institutions involved are required, as never before, to monitor closely the situation neutrally and dispassionately and to comply strictly with the spirit and the letter of the Dayton/Paris Agreement. In this way, the successful implementation of a lasting peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bosnia's emergence as a unified, democratic, multi-ethnic and prosperous State can be guaranteed.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“An important role is being played by the United Nations Mine Action Centre. We support the further continuation of the activities of the United Nations Mission and of the IPTF in the framework of the current mandate, worked out with the agreement of the Bosnian sides, which is a combination of the relevant provisions of the Peace Agreement and the decisions of international structures on a Bosnian settlement, including the decisions of the Bonn Peace Implementation Conference. This approach is reflected in the draft resolution, of which Russia is one of the sponsors.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“We believe that the bulk of the responsibility for the success of the peace process lies with the Bosnians themselves and the authorities they have elected. At the same time, the situation as it stands requires the continued cooperation of the international community with the Bosnian parties. The United Nations is making a real contribution to the Bosnian settlement. We value highly the concrete work of the International Police Task Force (IPTF) in helping ensure freedom of movement, in supervising the safe return of refugees and displaced persons, in creating safe conditions in which elections can be held and in trying to reform law enforcement bodies in Bosnia. The United Nations Mission is actively involved in confidence-building on the ground and in coordinating the efforts of other United Nations specialized agencies.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“Russia is surprised and concerned that the High Representative, Ambassador Westendorp, who is ultimately responsible for respect for the civilian aspects of the Agreement, was informed of this arrest only after the fact. Russia frowns on any unilateral actions that might threaten the lives of the peacekeepers or jeopardize the entire process of a Bosnian settlement, and we do not intend to take responsibility for this. Justice must triumph, but only by legitimate means. Russia is taking an active part in international efforts to stabilize the situation and in the activities of other international structures in Bosnia, in strict compliance with the provisions of the Peace Agreement and Security Council decisions.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“In this connection, we once again reaffirm our resolute rejection of attempts at an arbitrary, unilateral interpretation of the mandate of existing international structures, which is leading to a build-up of elements of military force in the arsenal of peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Russia is seriously concerned at the fact that such recidivism is continuing. Yesterday, near the town of Vitez, sub-units of the Stabilization Force carried out a pre-planned operation to forcibly detain individuals indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. They thereby went beyond the mandate of the Stabilization Force approved by the Security Council, which ruled out such acts of force targeted at individuals.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“At the same time, it should be recognized that the pace of implementation of the Peace Agreement does not correspond to the level of international support given. The peace process is not yet irreversible. We see a lack of political will to ensure reconciliation and we have not overcome stereotypical thinking based on confrontation and attempts to secure advantages for one side. To a great extent, negative trends have been kept in check by the presence of multinational forces that make it possible to stabilize the situation and intensify efforts in civilian areas of implementation.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“On the whole, the way the implementation of the Dayton/Paris Agreement has gone can be regarded as positive. Undoubtedly, the continued peace and the establishment of the basis for a unified State are major achievements. We have been able to move ahead in the process of forming pan-Bosnian institutions, and refugees continue to return gradually. Thanks to international assistance, some progress has been made in the economic sphere. The Bosnian sides, as a whole, are abiding by the commitments they made in the military sphere, have carried out plans for arms reduction and are implementing confidence-building measures. In a word, as was again acknowledged at the recent Bonn Conference of the Peace Implementation Council, there is now no alternative to Dayton.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): I take sincere pleasure in taking part in this meeting of the Security Council under the presidency of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, with which Russia has long had friendly relations that were further developed during a recent Visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to your wonderful country, Mr. President. A few days ago, it was the second anniversary of the Security Council's decision to lay the foundation for the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Looking back and evaluating how far we have come, we note with satisfaction that although there have been some difficulties, the peace process is being implemented.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“However, as it stands it represents a step forward, and on the whole it meets the need for the continuation of the humanitarian programme. Accordingly, and taking account of its interim nature, the Russian delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“There has long been a need to rescind the so-called interim quota of $1 billion per quarter, which applies to oil exports from Iraq. It is an artificial limitation that has already led to serious complications in the implementation of resolution 1111 (1997). In this connection, the draft resolution contains an important provision, which expresses the Council's willingness, in the light of the Secretary-General's supplementary report, to change the time-frame and to consider the possibility of additional resources. In this context, we should also return to the question of the interim three-month quotas. We would have preferred the draft resolution to be stronger and for other ideas, expressed by many delegations, to be reflected in it.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“It is a kind of prelude to a thorough review in the Security Council of the main issues relating to the implementation of the oil-for-humanitarian goods formula. Such a review will take place within the context of the consideration of the supplementary report to be submitted by the Secretary-General in January 1998, with recommendations about specific ways of improving the implementation of the humanitarian programme and allocating additional funds for this purpose. Russia believes that the amount of oil exports must be increased to some $4 billion per six-month period. This is the only way to provide adequate financing for humanitarian purchases. Of course, this will make sense only if the practice of blocking humanitarian contracts in the sanctions Committee is ended.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“The intensive consultations held over the past two days led to substantive discussions about ways of implementing the oil-for-humanitarian goods formula. Proposals were made by, inter alia, my own delegation which, in one way or another, were finally reflected in the draft resolution. In particular, the draft resolution states that the present distribution plan will continue to apply to foodstuffs, medicine and health supplies, pending the Secretary-General's approval of a new plan, to be submitted by Iraq within a month. This would ensure that there would be no interruption in the process of providing humanitarian supplies to Iraq. In general, we start from the premise that the decision we are going to take today is interim in nature.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“It is unthinkable that we can solve those problems if parallel measures are not taken with regard to electricity and water supplies and to agriculture. The quantity and range of the spare parts and equipment supplied are insufficient to provide the population with drinking water, and there is a continuing drop in the production of electricity, which undermines the real value of the humanitarian inputs. We fully support the approach reflected in the Secretary-General's report aimed at increasing revenues in order to meet the priority humanitarian needs of Iraq. Together with other members of the Security Council, we welcome the leadership shown by the Secretary-General in addressing the issue of overcoming the humanitarian crisis in Iraq. The establishment of the Office of the Iraq Programme will help in this effort.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“In referring to the reasons for inadequate supplies of humanitarian goods, we should not evade the question of the blocking of contracts in the sanctions Committee. The blocking of humanitarian applications, particularly in the early stages of the implementation of the "humanitarian resolution", led to months of delay and the destabilization of the whole dynamics of the delivery of basic supplies, including the most necessary medicines. An overwhelming proportion of the goods provided for under resolution 1111 (1997) have still not reached Iraq, to say nothing about the question of distributing them among the people. One strong element of the Secretary-General's report is the comprehensive approach he takes to the problems of food and health.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): Russia is deeply concerned about the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Iraq, with its very serious consequences. The Secretary-General's report to the Council contains an exhaustive picture of the truly disastrous situation of broad sectors of the Iraqi people. The present food ration for the Iraqis is still inadequate. The problem of chronic malnutrition persists. United Nations observers note a serious deterioration in the health infrastructure and a continuing shortage of basic medicines and medical equipment, all of which lead to an increase in the mortality rate, particularly among children, and there is a growing threat of epidemics.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“We also expect that the Secretary-Genera] will make recommendations in his report on the optimum format for a further international presence in Macedonia.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“There will be no artificial delays. The resolution we have just adopted is relevant and clear; the wording permits no different interpretations. Like all decisions of the Security Council, it must be implemented unconditionally and clearly. A guarantee to that effect is the resolution's request to the Secretary- General to submit by 1 June 1998 a report containing concrete information on the modalities of the termination of UNPREDEP, including practical steps for the complete withdrawal of the military component immediately after 31 August 1998, since such a withdrawal will take a couple of days, as is confirmed by our recent experience in the withdrawal of United Nations military contingents from Haiti.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“Therefore, on the question of the United Nations presence in Macedonia, the centre of gravity should now shift to the civilian area, bringing into play non-military international structures, primarily the civilian police. The Russian Federation consistently supports this approach, noting the importance of strengthening the positive experience of UNPREDEP, as the United Nations first preventive peacemaking operation. However, while taking into account the position of interested parties, primarily that of Macedonia, and the recommendation by the Secretary-General, the Russian Federation has demonstrated maximum constructive flexibility and has agreed to the final - there is no doubt about that -Â« extension of the mandate of UNPREDEP, until 31 August 1998, with the withdrawal of the military component immediately thereafter.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): Developments in the situation in Macedonia and the region, particularly after the successful handling of the acute political crisis and the stabilization of the situation in Albania, confirm how relevant and timely is restructuring of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP), with the withdrawal of a military component from the operation. Clearly, the mandate established in 1991 and already successfully implemented - the mandate given to the Blue Helmets and their continued presence in Macedonia -- cannot be an effective instrument ' for neutralizing today's risks to stability within and around the country.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“Russia - together with the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the members of the Contact Group of guarantors - intends to actively assist compliance with all the provisions of the General Agreement, in the interests of the restoration and democratic development of Tajikistan and the prosperity of its people. I hope that the draft resolution will be adopted unanimously.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source
“Within the framework of international donor efforts, Russia is considering the possibility of giving assistance - in addition to the significant bilateral humanitarian, financial, economic and other assistance already given to Tajikistan - to implement specific programmes and projects to ease the consequences of war and restore the country's national economy. Coordinating the international efforts in this area is the job of the Vienna international donor conference in support of the peace process in Tajikistan. The establishment of stable peace and national reconciliation in Tajikistan is important for the Central Asian region and beyond. It will help the efforts of the international community to combat the drugs trade, terrorism and arms smuggling.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source
“This step has major political significance, apart from its military importance. In the event of specific requests from UNMOT, then, with the agreement of the parties, the collective peacekeeping forces of the CIS are prepared to assist. The mandate of the force, which was recently extended to 31 December, officially established this function. In accordance with the request of the Tajik side, made to the President of Russia as the Chairman of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS, the collective peacekeeping forces of the CIS are also prepared to provide assistance in discharging the inter-Tajik agreements, particularly in the military area. Repatriation of refugees, reintegration of recent participants in hostilities and other tasks included in the General Agreement place an additional burden on the war-torn economy of Tajikistan.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source
“Gerd Merrem, and the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT). We are satisfied by the deepening cooperation between UNMOT and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) collective peacekeeping forces in Tajikistan. The return of Tajikistan to a peaceful life is a new task for UNMOT. This determined the recommendations of the Secretary-General on expanding the mandate and increasing the size of the Mission, which the Security Council is prepared to endorse. Serious attention continues to need to be given to providing security for UNMOT personnel. We welcome the creation of the joint unit of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the United Tajik Opposition, which has just been referred to by the Permanent Representative of Tajikistan.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source
“This shows that the peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations and the entire international community have not been in vain and that the tiny seedlings of peace are putting down roots, albeit with difficulty, in the war-torn soil of Tajikistan. The signing of the General Agreement and the start of the work of the Commission on National Reconciliation open prospects for overcoming the political and military confrontation and for the achievement of peace and national reconciliation in that country. It is important that the Security Council has achieved agreement on the need to help to consolidate this trend and to show solidarity with the Tajik people, which so sorely needs general emergency assistance. Russia commends the work done by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The adoption of today's draft resolution by the Security Council is an extraordinary event. The draft resolution expresses the collective will of the Council's members to support the peace process being stepped up in Tajikistan. Russia welcomes the progress noted in the Secretary- General' s report in implementing the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan, as well as the constructive cooperation of the Government and the United Tajik Opposition (UTO) in discharging their obligations under the agreements.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source
“We again call upon Baghdad to resume its unconditional cooperation with the Special Commission. We are convinced that this would conform to the vital interests of Iraq and its people and to the goal of integrating Iraq into the international community insofar as it complies with the decisions of the Security Council.”
1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source