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Lavrov

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“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/ 1997/462, S/1997/465, S/1997/473 and S/1997/481, letters from the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations dated 14, 16, 18 and 20 June 1997, respectively, addressed to the President of the Security Council; and documents S/1997/474 and S/1997/475, letters from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) dated 12 and 19 June 1997, respectively, addressed to the President of the Security Council. 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.”
1997-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3792 (1997) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of item 2 of the agenda. The Security Council is meeting today in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/1997/479, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Chile, Costa Rica, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. The Republic of Korea has also become one of the sponsors of the draft resolution.”
1997-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3792 (1997) · source
“I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution in document S/1997/472. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: China The President (interpretation from Russian): The result of the voting is as follows: 14 votes in favour, none against and one abstaining. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1114 (1997). There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.05 pm.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3791 (1997) · source
“I thank the representative of Italy for the kind words he addressed to me and to the members of the Council. 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 give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3791 (1997) · source
“I thank the representative of Albania for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Italy. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3791 (1997) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1997/471, which contains the text of a letter dated 17 June 1997 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. The first speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Albania, to whom I give the floor.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3791 (1997) · source
“Members of the Council have before them the letter dated 14 June 1997 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1997/460, and the letter dated 16 June 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1997/464. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1997/472, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Albania, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Spain, Sweden, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3791 (1997) · source
“Reyn (Belgium), Mr. Truelsen (Denmark), Mr. Orpana (Finland), Mr. Reiehel (Germany), Mr. Zacharakis (Greece), Mr. Hoey (Ireland), Mr. Fulci (Italy), Mr. Wolzfeld (Luxembourg), Mrs. Van Daalen (Netherlands), Mr. Gorita (Romania), Mr. Laelaustra (Spain), Mr. DZundev ( the former Yugoslav Republic ofMaeedonia) and Mr. Celem (Turkey) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (interpretation from Russian): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3791 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Kulla (Albania) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Sucharipa (Austria), Mr.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3791 (1997) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3790 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council also stresses the importance of crisis prevention, including by addressing the root causes of such crises. It therefore encourages the Secretary-General and all States to look further into practical ways to enhance the United Nations capacity and capability in this regard. "The Security Council encourages the Secretary-General to study further how to improve the protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/34. In conclusion, I should like once again to express my gratitude to the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea, who coordinated the informal consultations for the preparation of this presidential statement.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3790 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council stresses the importance of ensuring closer coordination between the relevant United Nations bodies and other international agencies, acting in accordance with their own mandates and status, with a view to effectively providing or protecting humanitarian assistance to those in need. In this context, the Council encourages an enhanced role for the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General in coordination to this end. "The Security Council stresses the importance of the activities of the relevant United Nations bodies, agencies and other international humanitarian organizations and the need for these activities to continue to be carried out in accordance with the principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality of humanitarian assistance.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3790 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council encourages States to consider acceding to the relevant international conventions designed to address the problems of refugees. "The Security Council underlines the importance of ensuring clear, appropriate and realistic mandates to be implemented in an impartial manner as well as adequate resources for United Nations peacekeeping operations. In this context, the Council, in establishing or authorizing an operation to protect humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations, reaffirms the principles of full respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the States concerned. The Council also underlines the importance of ensuring the proper discharge of the mandates conferred upon peacekeeping operations.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3790 (1997) · source
“In this context, it calls upon all parties concerned to ensure the safety and security of these personnel as well as personnel of humanitarian organizations, and encourages all States to consider ways and means to strengthen the protection of such personnel. "The Security Council reminds all States and others concerned of the need to bring to justice those who violate international humanitarian law. In this context, it recalls the resolution on the establishment of an international criminal court adopted by the General Assembly on 17 December 1996 (A/RES/51/207). "The Security Council supports further exploration of ways and means by which the international community may enhance the compliance by parties concerned with the relevant rules of international law, including those of international humanitarian law.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3790 (1997) · source
“In particular, it calls upon all parties concerned to ensure the safety of refugees, displaced persons and other civilians, and guarantee the unimpeded and safe access of United Nations and other humanitarian personnel to those in need. "The Security Council also expresses its grave concern at all attacks or use of force against United Nations and other personnel associated with United Nations operations as well as personnel of humanitarian organizations, in violation of the relevant rules of international law, including those of international humanitarian law. In this context, the Council recalls its resolution 868 (1993) and the statement by its President of 12 March 1997 (S/PRST/1997/13). It also recalls the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel adopted by the General Assembly on 9 December 1994.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3790 (1997) · source
“The Council, in seeking protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations, underlines the importance of pursuing a coordinated and comprehensive approach in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. "The Security Council expresses its grave concern at the recent increase in attacks or use of force in conflict situations against refugees and other civilians, in violation of the relevant rules of international law, including those of international humanitarian law. The Council reiterates its condemnation of such acts and once again calls upon all those concerned to comply strictly with the relevant rules of international law.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3790 (1997) · 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. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council has considered the matter of protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations and has given careful consideration to the views expressed in the debate on the matter at its 3778th meeting on 21 May 1997. "The Security Council notes that massive displacement of civilian populations in conflict situations may pose a serious challenge to international peace and security.”
1997-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3790 (1997) · source
“The Council affirms that Iraq is obliged to ensure the security of the personnel of the Special Commission and to permit the Commission to carry out its air operations anywhere in Iraq without interference of any kind in accordance with pertinent provisions of resolution 707 (1991). The Council recalls the commitments contained in the joint statement of the Special Commission and Iraq of 22 June 1996. "The Security Council reiterates its continuing support to the Special Commission in its efforts to ensure the implementation of its mandate under the relevant resolutions of the Council". This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/33. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1997-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3789 (1997) · source
“The Council expresses serious concern at the four incidents on 4, 5 and 7 June 1997 in which Iraqi personnel unacceptably interfered with helicopter flights operating in support of inspection of sites designated by the Special Commission under Security Council resolutions 687 (1991), 707 (1991) and 715 (1991), endangering the helicopters and their crews, as well as persons on the ground. "The Security Council deplores these incidents and underlines that Iraq must immediately take effective steps to put an end to all such actions. The Council reminds Iraq of its obligations under the relevant resolutions of the Council, in particular resolution 1060 (1996).”
1997-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3789 (1997) · source
“Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council takes note of the letters from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission dated 9 and 11 June 1997 (S/1997/455 and S/ 1997/458), the letter from the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq dated 5 June 1997 (S/ 1997/456) and the letter from the Under-Secretary of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iraq dated 6 June 1997 (S/l 997/457).”
1997-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3789 (1997) · 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. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/l997/455 and S/1997/458, letters dated 9 and 11 June 1997, respectively, from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/ 1997/456, letter dated 13 June 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter dated 5 June 1997 from the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq addressed to the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991); and S/ 1997/457, letter dated 13 June 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter dated 6 June 1997 from the Under-Secretary of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iraq addressed to the Deputy Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991).”
1997-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3789 (1997) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1997/444) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1113 (1997). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.15 pm.”
1997-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3788 (1997) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/ 1997/385, letter dated 20 May 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the text of the Protocol on Political Questions and the Bishkek Memorandum signed at the conclusion of the inter-Tajik talks in Bishkek on 18 May 1997; and S/ 1997/410, letter dated 28 May 1997 from the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the text of the Protocol on the Guarantees of Implementation of the General Agreement on Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan, signed by the delegations of the Republic of Tajikistan and of the United Tajik Opposition in Tehran on 28 May 1997.”
1997-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3788 (1997) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan, document S/ 1997/415. Members of the Council also have before them document S/l997/444, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”
1997-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3788 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that l have received a letter from the representative of Tajikistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Alimov (Tajikistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from Russian): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1997-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3788 (1997) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1997/445) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1112 (1997). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.10 pm.”
1997-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3787 (1997) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1997/445, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1997/434, which contains the text of a letter dated 5 June 1997 from the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the text of the Political Declaration from the Ministerial Meeting of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council, held at Sintra, Portugal, on 30 May 1997.”
1997-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3787 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which she requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Ms. Kalajdzisalihovie (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from Russian): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1997-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3787 (1997) · source
“In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Russian): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1111 (1997). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.45 pm.”
1997-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3786 (1997) · source
“Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 11 of resolution 986 (1995), document S/ 1997/419, and the letter dated 30 May 1997 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/ 1997/417. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1997/428, 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 (S/ 1997/428) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
1997-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3786 (1997) · source
“The situation between Iraq and Kuwait Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 11 of resolution 986 (1995) (S/1997/419) Letter dated 30 May 1997 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1997/417) The President (interpretation from Russian): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
1997-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3786 (1997) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of June, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Park Soo Gil, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of May 1997, and to his entire delegation for their outstanding work. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Park for the great diplomatic skill and unfailing courtesy with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
1997-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3786 (1997) · source
“In keeping with paragraph 2 of the resolution that the Council has just adopted, the next report of the Secretary-General should contain practical recommendations, in particular with regard to the military component of UNPREDEP, the deployment of the force and the reorganization of the mission so as to enhance the role of the civilian police, military observers and civilian elements. We expect the report to be prepared as soon as possible, taking account of the developing situation in Albania, and especially the results of the upcoming elections to be held in Albania. A realistic analysis of the functions and tasks of UNPREDEP at this stage should include the question of a speedy reduction of its military component as soon as circumstances in Albania allow.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source
“We note in particular that further significant progress has been made in bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Macedonia. The main reason for the extension of UNPREDEP was the complicated situation in Albania, which has created additional risks in the area around Macedonia. This has resulted in the specific parameters and priorities established for the operation at this stage. The most urgent task is to work out ways for the proper restructuring of UNPREDEP, concentrating it in the area of Albania.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian Federation agreed to the adoption of the Security Council resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) on the basis of the recommendations of the Secretary-General. In reaching that decision, we took into account appeals to us from the leadership of Macedonia and the position of our Security Council partners. It is no secret that the initial goal of UNPREDEP in Macedonia - to prevent conflicts in other regions of the former Yugoslavia from spreading - has been attained. The mandate that was given by the Security Council has been successfully implemented. This is borne out by the assessments contained in the report of the Secretary- General on UNPREDEP.”
1997-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3783 (1997) · source
“It is precisely this type of practical measures that will prove the ability of the United Nations fully to bring into play the humanitarian factor in its efforts to maintain international peace and security. The Security Council's task is not merely to safeguard humanitarian assistance for people in distress. Today's debate should primarily help us to enhance the effectiveness of the work of the Council in settling specific conflict situations by more fully taking into account the bitter experience of humanitarian crises.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source
“The necessary resources, including those earmarked for demining and for rebuilding the socio-economic infrastructure, could be channeled through the special fund established by the Secretary-General of the United Nations. In Tajikistan, there is also an acute need for additional efforts by the international community to provide, safeguard and distribute humanitarian assistance in order to create conditions for the safe return of refugees. This was the subject of the appeal contained in the resolution recently adopted by the General Assembly. Active assistance in fulfilling these tasks would represent genuine support for the process of the inter-Tajik settlement. The problem of the return of refugees is a key one for the successful settlement of a number of other conflicts, such as the one in Bosnia and in Eastern Slavonia.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source
“Much has already been said in the Security Council, for example, about the serious underestimation of the situation of refugees in eastern Zaire and its impact on the military and political situation. Another example is Abkhazia, Georgia. As no solution has been found to the key task of returning refugees, all political efforts are at an impasse. In March of this year, at the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit of Heads of State, a decision was taken to implement a number of measures - currently being elaborated - aimed at the organized return of refugees and displaced persons. It is important, however, that these measures receive concrete material support from the humanitarian organizations and from States that are trying more actively to promote a Georgian-Abkhaz settlement.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source
“It is also very important clearly to establish the peacekeeping operation's mandate and to set attainable humanitarian goals that are backed up by material and financial resources. In formulating a plan of action, the Security Council could draw to a greater extent on the expertise of the Department of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other humanitarian organizations, and on their evaluation of the prospects for the settlement of a situation involving refugees, displaced persons and other vulnerable sectors of the population. So far, in a number of cases the strategy employed, though basically correct, has not been backed up by the necessary expertise or by clear-cut, concrete actions.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source
“While these peacekeeping operations are conducted under the general leadership of the special representative of the Secretary-General, the humanitarian organizations still answer to their own headquarters. Exploiting a human tragedy for political purposes is inadmissible. The forcible or unauthorized return of refugees, or the giving of humanitarian assistance to armed elements posing as refugees, cannot be supported either by the authority of the Security Council or by United Nations peacekeepers. Also inadmissible is any attempt by one party to the conflict to use civilians as an instrument for achieving military or political goals, as took place, for example, in the case of the safe areas in Bosnia.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source
“Therefore we cannot really talk about any automatic or stereotypical linkage between a peacekeeping operation and a humanitarian operation. Let us not forget that as a matter of principle, humanitarian operations differ significantly from the operations set up by the Security Council. Their decision- making processes and financing methods are different. While United Nations personnel act on the basis of the principles of neutrality and impartiality, the humanitarian "profile" of the agencies of the United Nations system means that in the context of comprehensive peacekeeping operations, these humanitarian organizations retain a certain independence from political and peacekeeping efforts.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source
“This raises a complex question: can a peacekeeping operation designed to protect humanitarian activities in a "hot spot" be carried out in such a way that the United Nations Blue Helmets do not become embroiled in the hostilities? The Security Council as a rule should lend vigorous political support to the work of the humanitarian organizations. This is obvious in cases where a United Nations peacekeeping operation has a clear humanitarian component. However, the problems arising in this connection are understandable. We cannot forget that the Council's main task is the maintenance of international peace and security. The humanitarian agencies within and outside the United Nations system have other tasks to perform.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source
“The link between the Security Council's work and the mechanisms of the United Nations system that react to emergency humanitarian situations is an objective one. The nature of the threats faced by the humanitarian community has changed. Fewer and fewer peacekeeping operations have "classic" parameters. Increasingly, we are faced with protecting people in conflict situations. This involves also care for the safety of the human person - the most important dimension of the phenomenon of comprehensive security. The destructive dynamics of many modern crises are such that the victims of violence include not only civilians but also the organizations that are providing them with humanitarian assistance. As a result, the mandates of these humanitarian organizations are in jeopardy, as are the lives of their personnel.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): It is very pleasant to see you presiding, Sir, and we confirm our readiness to strive for the success of the Security Council's work during this month, while the presidency of the Security Council is entrusted to the Republic of Korea. We are also grateful for the statements made at this meeting by Under-Secretary-General Akashi and the representatives of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations Children's Fund and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The Security Council is devoting increasing attention and energy to the humanitarian dimension of crises and conflicts.”
1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source
“We support the proposal of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to find ways and means to enhance the effectiveness of the embargo regime, including through the strengthening of coordination in the Security Council committee on the embargo against Somalia.”
1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source
“This applies fully to the need for the Somali factions to ensure appropriate security conditions for the operations of international humanitarian organizations. We support efforts to provide humanitarian assistance and support for the rehabilitation of Somalia drawing upon the capacities of the United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Somalia and on the basis of coordinated efforts with other international organizations in this sphere. It is also important to ensure unfaltering compliance with the international embargo on deliveries of weapons to Somalia, for which the Security Council has made repeated appeals.”
1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source
“Some promising results came out of the recent consultations in Cairo with the leaders of the prominent Somali factions. Judging from available information, there are grounds to expect that the results of these consultations may promote an expansion of the basis for the dialogue among Somalis. The political support of the United Nations for regional mediation efforts will continue in the future to be an important factor to strengthen and stimulate efforts to achieve a Somali settlement. However, we concur with the view that Somali people bear the main responsibility for the restoration of peace and normal living conditions in their country. It is precisely their willingness to espouse the logic of peace and to find generally accepted solutions that in the final analysis will determine the success of any mediation effort.”
1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian Federation has consistently favoured the achievement of a comprehensive, lasting political settlement and national reconciliation in Somalia. An effective, peaceful settlement of this protracted conflict is possible only through the further development of the negotiating process to include all the main Somali factions and groups and through establishing a broadly representative Government on that basis. We are pleased to note the definite progress made in establishing a dialogue among the Somalis. This was achieved recently through the energetic mediation efforts of regional organizations and neighbouring and other interested States. We would like to underscore in particular the role personally played by the President of Kenya, Mr. Arap Moi.”
1997-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3770 (1997) · source
“On the whole, we can support the proposals of the Secretary-General in this regard, and we will be prepared, in the context of the competencies of the Security Council, to consider any specific recommendations he may present later. As a member of the troika of observer countries monitoring the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, the Russian Federation will continue its efforts, both multilaterally and bilaterally with all interested parties, to bring the process of national reconciliation to a successful conclusion, and to restore stability in Angola.”
1997-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3767 (1997) · source
“We believe that promoting their implementation will continue to be the most important part of the mandate of UNAVEM. III. As military and political questions are tackled, and as the military contingent of the Verification Mission is withdrawn, it will be possible to undertake transitional measures in order to ensure a further United Nations presence in Angola beyond 30 June 1997. We would like to pay tribute to the people of Angola for their patience and persistence and their resolve to achieve peace and concord in their land. We appreciate that in order to consolidate the process of national reconciliation, further international assistance will be required.”
1997-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3767 (1997) · source