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“Therefore, we welcome the activity of international organizations in implementing programmes in Afghanistan to provide humanitarian assistance to the peaceful population and to refugees. The importance of humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan has been stressed by the Secretary-General on numerous occasions. Russia is participating in rendering emergency humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. Recently a significant quantity of flour and clothing were sent for distribution among the refugees in the northern provinces of Afghanistan through the representatives of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This humanitarian action is being carried out in accordance with the decisions taken at the meeting of the leaders of Russia and the Central Asian countries members of the CIS in Almaty.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“Holl, have been actively working in Afghanistan in trying to persuade all of the Afghan parties to cease hostilities and to sit down at the negotiating table. We fully support these efforts. Unfortunately, the Taliban movement so far is refusing genuine inter-Afghan talks. Russia, acting from a position of non-interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan, and from a position of respect for its sovereignty and territorial integrity, reaffirms its readiness to participate together with other States in international efforts to promote a settlement, under the aegis of the United Nations, to the internal conflict continuing in Afghanistan. We take particular note of the fact that the major brunt of the consequences of the many years of conflict in Afghanistan is being borne by the long-suffering people of that country.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“Today's events demonstrate the extent to which those who believed that it was unnecessary to involve the Security Council in a serious consideration of the situation in Afghanistan were wrong. We attach extremely great importance to the role of the United Nations as a universally recognized impartial mediator and peacemaker in Afghanistan. Such a United Nations role was confirmed in the Security Council presidential statement of 28 September 1996, adopted on Russia's proposal, which also contains an appeal to all States to undertake all steps necessary to promote peace in Afghanistan and to work together with the United Nations in achieving this goal. During these last few days, the United Nations Special Mission in Afghanistan, and its leader, Mr.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“Considering these complex conditions, it is particularly important to put an immediate halt to armed confrontation and resume a broad inter-Afghan dialogue, excluding the claims of any of the parties to the role of dominant force. In our view, in this multinational and multireligious State, the only possible option for a solution to the crisis is to achieve an accord based on recognition of the legitimate interests and rights of all groups of the population. The United Nations must focus its efforts on the achievement of precisely these objectives. During the past one and a half to two years, while the seeds of the present crisis were growing, Russia drew attention on numerous occasions to the fact that the Security Council must be more active in dealing with the problem of Afghanistan and in not consigning these problems to oblivion.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“The attempt by the Taliban to monopolize state power is encountering growing resistance. Through brutal retaliation against former President Najibullah, violations of human rights, in particular those of women, the propagation of inhumane dogmas and demonstrations of chauvinism, the Taliban have set themselves against a significant part of the Afghan population, which has manifestly sensed a threat to their lives, security, dignity and freedom. In reaction to this threat there was an exodus of the population from Kabul - a new wave of refugees and displaced persons. This is a new and serious exacerbation of the internal conflict, which could lead to the collapse of Afghanistan and have highly negative consequences reflecting on the stability of the region.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“Russia, like the other countries that took part in the Almaty meeting, considers the approach of the flames of war in neighbouring Afghanistan towards the borders of the Commonwealth to be a direct threat to its national interests and security and a threat to stability in the region. Having reached these conclusions, the participants in the meeting called upon the Taliban movement, as well as all the other Afghan parties, immediately to cease hostilities and to begin to seek ways of achieving national accord; the parties also emphasized the inadmissibility of external interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan. Recent events have demonstrated that the seizure of Kabul by the Taliban movement has by no means brought the prospects for stabilization in Afghanistan any closer.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian Federation, together with Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, its partners in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), was the initiator in convening today's special meeting to consider the situation prevailing in Afghanistan. The proposal for discussion of this question by the Security Council was dictated by our shared deep concern regarding the events, which have taken a highly dangerous turn, not only for the long-suffering Afghan population but also for the whole vast Central Asian region.”
1996-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3705 (1996) · source
“As this has not yet happened, we find fully valid the proposal made in the report of the Secretary-General that we extend the mandate of UNAVEM. III for a short two-month period. We agree with the views set forth in the report of the Secretary-General on an orderly and phased downsizing of the United Nations Mission, bearing in mind, of course, further progress in the implementation of the provisions of the Lusaka Protocol. We also support the intention of the Secretary-General to submit in his next report a schedule for the drawdown of formed military units of UNAVEM. III and his recommendations regarding the role of the United Nations in the further consolidation of the peace process.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“We must also issue a clear warning to the leaders of UNITA that if they undermine the implementation of that timetable, the Security Council will very soon consider again imposing additional sanctions against UNITA. We trust that the UNITA leadership will finally take a sober look at the situation and embark upon a path of forthright compliance with the provisions of the Lusaka Protocol and constructive political dialogue, which is the only way to settle problems as they arise. We hope that the second anniversary of the signing of the Lusaka Protocol - which we are to commemorate on 20 November - will take place in a climate of optimism, and of confidence in a future of lasting peace for the people of Angola.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“We note with satisfaction the constructive actions of the Government of Angola in complying with its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol and the Libreville accord. It is obvious that the time has come to send UNITA an extremely clear signal on the international community's readiness to take harsh measures to combat attempts to obstruct the peace process. We believe that the draft resolution to be adopted by the Security Council should set forth a strict time-frame for UNITA's compliance with a specific list of the most urgent tasks to be carried out to help strengthen trust between the two Angolan parties, and to a give fresh impetus to the peace process.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“Many key provisions of the Lusaka Protocol have not yet been fulfilled. The implementation of such key political and military aspects of the settlement as the demobilization of combatants, the establishment of a unified Angolan armed forces, and the establishment of a single parliament and a Government of National Unity and Reconciliation has been stalled. The events of the last three months have shown quite clearly that responsibility for the situation lies primarily with UNITA, whose leadership is evading compliance with pledged commitments on various pretexts. We also believe such activities by UNITA to be unacceptable because they undermine confidence in the peace process and run counter to the key interests of the Angolan people.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“The Russian Federation, as a member of the troika of observers of the Angolan settlement, is actively participating with a view to the successful conclusion of the peace process, and is supporting the tireless efforts of the Secretary-General and of his Special Representative to achieve this goal. Overcoming the many years of conflict in Angola would not only be a major blessing for a country which is friendly to us, for its people and for other States in the region of southern Africa, but would also be a substantial success for the peacemaking efforts of the United Nations and of the international community as a whole, which have invested significant human, material and financial resources in support of the Angolan peace process. Unfortunately, there have recently been serious set- backs in this process.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): I take sincere pleasure in welcoming to the Security Council Chamber the delegation of States members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC): the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and the representative of the Republic of South Africa. Their active participation in today's meeting, like that of other delegations, shows the growing aspiration of countries, including the countries of the southern African region, to promoting through joint efforts the establishment of a lasting peace in Angola.”
1996-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3702 (1996) · source
“We are convinced that the problem of bringing the suspects to justice must and can be urgently resolved. We hope that the Government of Sudan, in the spirit of its well-known proposals and promises, will, in cooperation with the authorities of Ethiopia, Egypt and other interested States, take real steps to attain that goal.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“However, we deem it possible not to stand in the way of its adoption. We trust that if, after three months, it falls to the Security Council to consider again the question of Sudan, common sense will prevail, and a commitment will be made to the goal of a realistic campaign against terrorism, not an attempt to use this slogan to punish regimes that some find unpalatable. We believe that such a discussion, if it takes place in three months' time, should be conducted only on the basis of an appropriate report of the Secretary-General, which should reflect both the possible humanitarian consequences of the measures being considered by the Security Council and an analysis of specific ways to resolve the issue, taking into account the proposals of Interpol and the progress made in Addis Ababa in the in camera trial.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“The rash use of the sanctions instrument is not only destructive for the people of Sudan and the countries of the region, but creates a precedent which could do real damage to the Security Council's authority by giving the impression that the Council is not able to draw conclusions from past lessons. A paradoxical situation arises: on the one hand, during various informal consultations and in discussion in bodies of the General Assembly, broad support is given to the need to take into account and minimize the negative consequences of sanctions, inter alia for third countries, and the need to establish clear criteria and time- limits; on the other hand, when it comes to taking specific decisions in concrete situations, the old approaches are followed. In this light, the Russian delegation cannot support the draft resolution.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“However, the draft resolution predetermines the inevitability of an air embargo. We are surprised that this was decided without an attempt being made to assess the negative humanitarian consequences of this measure for the population of Sudan, despite the fact that our delegation suggested that such a prior evaluation be conducted. Moreover, paragraph 3 of the draft resolution would impose sanctions not only on Sudan Airways but on all other Sudanese airlines, which have never been accused of anything. The question arises of how Sudan should comply with the provisions of resolutions 1044 (1996) and 1054 (1996), as, in several aspects, these provisions go beyond the limits of Sudan's national jurisdiction and real capacity.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“We cannot fail to be concerned by the fact that when resolutions 1044 (1996) and 1054 (1996) were adopted, the prevailing approach in the Security Council was aimed not so much at investigating those suspected of perpetrating a terrorist act as at isolating Sudan. In order to satisfy short-term interests, the voices were ignored of those - including my delegation - who strongly objected to the unsound practice of imposing sanctions on the basis of vague, and therefore hard-to-meet demands, without clearly formulated criteria and conditions for their imposition and lifting. Unfortunately, a repetition of this approach can be seen in this draft resolution. It is true that this time the sponsors sensibly gave up the idea of an automatic imposition of a partial air embargo against Sudan; that was a step in the right direction.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“This job can be accomplished only through constructive cooperation between all interested parties, including within the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and other regional mechanisms, as well as at the bilateral level, with the involvement, if necessary, of competent international agencies. In particular, we are familiar with the pertinent proposals made by Interpol, but unfortunately, so far they have been left floating in the air. Important additional information might come to light also during the in camera trial going on in Addis Ababa, and we repeat our request for members of the Security Council to be informed about this trial.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): Russia has always taken the position of resolutely resisting international terrorism in all its manifestations. In combating this extremely dangerous threat to world peace and security, we cooperate with various States in a concrete and constructive manner, as well as with international and regional organizations. Russia's contribution in preparing the anti-terrorist decisions of the Group of 8, adopted in Lyons and Paris, is clear proof of our consistent policy in this regard. Russia decisively condemned the attempted assassination of the President of Egypt in Addis Ababa. We are making persistent efforts to see to it that an objective investigation into this crime, on the basis of facts, is carried out and that its perpetrators are brought to justice.”
1996-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3690 (1996) · source
“We reaffirm Russia's readiness to assist the United Nations in achieving that objective and hope that the United Nations Secretariat will respond concretely to our proposals.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“Another subject of growing concern to us is the ongoing deadlock in the question of the organized return of refugees. We expect that a firm demand of the Security Council on this issue will ultimately enjoy a positive reception in Sukhumi. We are extremely concerned by the deterioration of security conditions in the Gali region of Abkhazia, Georgia, as a result of the increased threat from mines. The indiscriminate laying of mines has already caused casualties and is seriously hampering the implementation by the CIS peace-keepers and the United Nations military observers of their mandates. Urgent and effective measures must be taken to eliminate the widespread danger of mines.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“A new and positive factor is the trend toward direct Georgian-Abkhaz dialogue, which some time ago was, in principle, impossible. We welcome and support the initiative of the Special Envoy on the organization, with the assistance of Russia, of a Georgian-Abkhaz meeting, and will do everything possible to promote its success. We have solid grounds for considering that these efforts are having the required effect on the Abkhaz side. In the Abkhaz leadership, there is increasingly a mood favouring of the search for compromise agreements towards a settlement. At the same time, in the light of the gulf between the sides, there will remain a need for this growing positive inclination to be transformed into concrete, forward steps on the part of the Abkhaz side.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“We are holding active consultations with the Abkhaz leaders, combined with measures to exert strong pressure on the Abkhaz side, in accordance with the decisions of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) of 19 January 1996, in order to give greater flexibility and a constructive nature to the position of Sukhumi. Another round of contacts with the Abkhaz side is currently taking place in Moscow. We are also working closely with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Georgia, Ambassador Edouard Brunner, He is awaited in Moscow next week for important consultations. We are counting on the fact that he will also hold substantive talks with the representatives of the sides.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“Russia is vitally interested in seeing Georgia, which is friendly to us, as a stable, democratic and flourishing country. To this end, it is imperative that there be a speedy settlement of the conflict and the elimination of its consequences. As a facilitator of the negotiating process under the aegis of the United Nations, Russia is carrying out intensive work with the Government of Georgia and with the Abkhaz side aimed at moving forward the peace process, first and foremost with respect to the fundamental principles for future comprehensive agreements.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian delegation is one of the sponsors of the draft resolution on the extension for six months of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG). It is important in that it reaffirms the dedication of the international community to a political settlement of the conflict in Abkhazia on the basis of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and of ensuring the rights of the multinational people of that country. We should like to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General, his Special Envoy and the Head of the Mission of UNOMIG for their efforts to promote a settlement to the conflict. We also pay tribute to the personnel of the Mission for their difficult but very necessary work.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“Of particular importance will be their capacity to show good will and to take further steps, speedily, to reach agreements with the Government of Haiti that will remove barriers to the provision of the promised aid. It is important that the draft resolution seeks to continue, and to further step up, the efforts of the Organization of American States to provide assistance in resolving Haiti's problems. Work on the draft resolution showed that a constructive approach, an equal reflection of the positions and interests of us all, made it possible for Council members to find generally acceptable solutions to questions of the development of new forms and methods of peace-keeping in United Nations activities.”
1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source
“We note the contribution of Canada and the United States to the resolution of the financial aspect of this problem. On our initiative, the draft also emphasizes the economic rehabilitation and reconstruction of Haiti. We are convinced that only a speedy solution to Haiti's economic difficulties, as well as providing it with sustainable development, will make it possible to establish a truly firm foundation for the support of stability and the further consolidation of democracy in that country. With regard to outside support for the reforms of the development programmes, the activation and coordination of the efforts of the specialized agencies of the United Nations, as well as the international financial institutions and donor States, will play a decisive role.”
1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source
“Rene Preval, the recommendation of the Secretary-General, and the position of the Organization of American States and the group of Friends of Haiti, we have joined other members of the Security Council in consenting to the establishment of the new United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH) for a period of five months, to provide underpinning for the Haitian National Police in its formative stages. This was possible because the sponsors of the draft resolution took into account proposals made by Russia and China, which were along the same lines. Specifically, the final text of the draft resolution includes a substantial reduction of the military component and the financing of a significant portion of it through voluntary contributions and by troop contributors.”
1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source
“We pay tribute to all the personnel of the Mission, which included our compatriots, for their tireless efforts in support of the consolidation of democracy in Haiti. It is no secret that Russia had misgivings about the need for a new operation, particularly with respect to the retention of a military component, at a time when, on the whole, the situation in Haiti is stable and secure, and when there is no threat of organized violence to destabilize that situation. But taking into consideration the appeal of the President of Haiti, His Excellency Mr.”
1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian Federation is pleased to note the success with which the work of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) will conclude on 30 June. The Mission has carried out with honour the tasks entrusted to it by the Security Council in resolution 940 (1994). New democratic institutions have been established in the country, and broadly speaking the Haitian National Police has been trained and is deployed. We are grateful to the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, and to his successor, Mr. Enrique ter Horst, as well as to the commanders of the military and civilian components of UNMIH, for their effective work.”
1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source
“We note the reaffirmation by the Government of Tajikistan of its dedication to the principle of freedom of movement of the United Nations observers and of the provision of security guarantees for opposition members of the Joint Commission. The Russian delegation expresses its gratitude to all members of the Council for their support of the fundamental provisions of the draft resolution we have introduced and for their important proposals and additions, which have substantially enhanced its political weight. We trust that the Tajik parties will show full responsibility and will note and heed the unanimous position of the Security Council.”
1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source
“The Russian delegation attaches great importance to the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan, whose activities are an important factor for restraint and stabilization and provide indispensable support for constructive political dialogue. The Collective Peace-keeping Forces of the CIS and the Russian border forces will continue to support the Mission's efforts in implementing its mandate. The Tajik parties must immediately eliminate all obstacles and create the requisite conditions for the Mission to function effectively and for the speedy resumption of the Joint Commission's activities in monitoring the implementation of the cease-fire agreement.”
1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source
“We firmly condemn the terrorist acts against the civilian population and the Peace-keeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Terrorism must come to an end. Russia is in favour of making the inter-Tajik dialogue truly continuous and dynamic. We welcome the agreement on the resumption of the Ashgabat round of inter-Tajik talks. We call upon the parties to take a responsible attitude towards their participation and to demonstrate the political will to achieve compromise solutions to key problems in the settlement. We wish all success to the Secretary-General's Special Representative in his noble efforts. As an observer State at the inter-Tajik talks, Russia will render him all possible support.”
1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): The Russian Federation is extremely concerned by the lack of progress towards a political settlement of the conflict in Tajikistan and, in particular, by the wide-scale hostilities in the Tavildara region. The Tajik parties must indeed reaffirm their declared dedication solely to a peaceful political settlement of the conflict on the basis of mutual concessions and compromises. We welcome the statement just made by the representative of Tajikistan containing such assurances. We are firmly convinced that only full and unswerving implementation by the parties of all the commitments they have undertaken and of Security Council resolutions can create the requisite conditions for successful progress in the negotiating process.”
1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source
“It would also be in the interest of Iraq itself, in so far as the Special Commission's completion of its mandate would trigger the mechanism for the lifting of sanctions, as set out in paragraph 22 of resolution 687 (1991). In the light of what I have said, the Russian Federation has joined the consensus that has been achieved in the Security Council.”
1996-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3672 (1996) · source
“In its present form, the draft resolution is clearly balanced in nature. The text incorporates important changes proposed by a number of delegations, including the delegation of the Russian Federation. The draft resolution urges Iraq further to cooperate with the United Nations; we consider that this will be advanced by the upcoming visit to Baghdad by the Chairman of the Special Commission, Ambassador Ekeus, which we hope will remove remaining problems, open the way to finalizing the disarmament file and bring closer the time when the Special Commission can report that it has fulfilled its mandate. This would be in the interest of the entire international community, in particular the countries of the Persian Gulf.”
1996-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3672 (1996) · source
“The progress made in its work has rightly been recognized in the draft resolution. Given that background, it is certainly regrettable that for the first time a Special Commission inspection team has been refused access to sites it wished to inspect, in violation of Security Council resolutions. Such an incident must not be repeated. The draft resolution sets out clear demands in that regard. At the same time, we are pleased to note that the members of the Security Council have been able to resist the temptation to use threatening language and an approach based on force, which could only have complicated the work of the Special Commission and in the final analysis made it more difficult to achieve the major goal set out in Security Council resolutions: a lasting post-crisis settlement in the Persian Gulf.”
1996-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3672 (1996) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): Allow me at the outset, Sir, to express our satisfaction at your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of June, and to wish you and the entire delegation of Egypt success in your work. My delegation wishes also to convey its sincere gratitude to Ambassador Qin Huasun and to the entire delegation of China for their work in the presidency of the Security Council last month. In connection with the draft resolution before us, we wish like all other members of the Council to reaffirm our unfailing commitment to the complete implementation of the mandate that the Security Council has entrusted to the United Nations Special Commission. We support the Special Commission's efforts in that direction.”
1996-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3672 (1996) · source
“We have not heard any convincing arguments in support of the view that this is the only correct decision in the current situation, and we will therefore be obliged to abstain in the voting. We hope that when the mandate of UNPREDEP is taken up again account will be taken of our concerns, which are both financial and politically fundamental, since they relate to the development of United Nations peace-keeping as a whole. On the basis of whether this is done or not, we will determine how this operation should be dealt with in the future.”
1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source
“We have not raised the question of winding up the operation or of withdrawing UNPREDEP, and we take particular account of the ongoing concerns of the Macedonian leadership. In view of all these factors, we believe it would be possible at this stage to extend the mandate of UNPREDEP in its present form for four months, so that the Security Council could subsequently come back to this issue and take a decision that would be consonant with the real state of affairs in the region. Unfortunately, our proposals were not supported by the other members of the Security Council and are not reflected in the draft resolution before us today, which provides for the extension of the mandate for six months in an unaltered form.”
1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source
“The Secretary-General also gave us a very timely reminder that in 1992 - that is, at the peak of the crisis in the former Yugoslavia - the Security Council had established the personnel strength of the operation's military component at approximately 700. Given that the armed struggle in Bosnia has been brought to a close, we believe that it would be logical to revert at least to this original personnel strength. In addition, it is clear that several of the functions currently being performed by the civilian component of UNPREDEP could be entrusted to the United Nations Development Programme and the specialized agencies of the Organization. At the same time, we realize that the positive changes in the region have not yet become irreversible. The Russian Federation is as eager as others to maintain stability in the Balkans.”
1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source
“We believe this is important both from the point of View of improving the instruments of preventive diplomacy, which should be readily adaptable to changing situations, and from that of the financial crisis in which the United Nations now finds itself, while also taking into account the needs of peace- keeping operations in other areas, including the hottest spots around the world. We have noted that the report the Secretary-General submitted to the Security Council analyses the possibility of replacing the military contingents of UNPREDEP with military observers. Despite certain reservations, the conclusion was reached that this option would be feasible in principle, from both technical and operational viewpoints.”
1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source
“Progress has also been achieved in improving relations between Skopje and Athens. Arising from these positive changes is the question of bringing the parameters of the Macedonian operation into line with the new state of affairs. It would be strange, to say the least, if UN PREDEP were now to be maintained in the form in which it existed at the height of the hostilities in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. In this connection, we think it is perfectly fitting and proper to raise at this time the question of reconfiguring the whole structure of the operation.”
1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source
“The United Nations can be justly proud of the success of this operation, and we would like to pay due tribute to the personnel of UNPREDEP, whose members include representatives of the Russian Federation. At the same time, the current situation in the region of the former Yugoslavia is radically different from the one that prevailed in 1992, or even a year ago. An end has been put to the bloody conflict in Bosnia, where the process of implementing the Peace Agreement is proceeding, and a decisive stage has been reached in the United Nations operation in Eastern Slavonia, An important stabilizing factor was the conclusion on 8 April of this year of the Agreement on the Regulation of Relations and the Promotion of Cooperation between the Republic of Macedonia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source
“Mr. Lavrov (Russian Federation) (interpretation from Russian): Three and a half years ago, in accordance with the desire of the Macedonian Government, the Security Council decided to send a United Nations military contingent to that country. Thus was the first United Nations preventive peace-keeping operation set in motion. Originally, as a separate mission of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) played an important part in preventing the spread of the Yugoslav crisis and in stabilizing the internal situation in that former Yugoslav Republic, proving by its deeds the vitality of the concept of preventive diplomacy.”
1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source
“We advise them to carefully weigh all the possible, far-reaching consequences of their present senseless policy. We believe that the sad experience of Somalia should serve as a lesson to them in this regard.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“The Russian delegation regards as well-founded the proposal of the Secretary-General in his report of 21 May 1996 regarding the extension of the mandate of United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) by three months, to 31 August this year. It is clear that the further presence of UNOMIL fully depends on the continued presence in that country of the united regional military contingent, ECOMOG. We expect that the Secretary- General will submit to the Security Council recommendations on the further role of UNOMIL in the light of the concrete developments and the results of the ECOWAS summit. In conclusion, we once again wish to call upon the leaders of the warring parties in Liberia to renounce political ambitions, to cease civil strife and to demonstrate responsibility for the fate of the people in the country.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“We believe that the Security Council must appeal to the membership of ECOWAS to make use of their forthcoming summit meeting for the adoption of decisions on a possible reorganization and strengthening of structures and also on a stepping-up of the role of the forces of ECOMOG in Liberia, together with measures to exert pressure on the leaders of the Liberian factions. Without that, it is hardly possible to count on implementation of the Abuja Agreements and on a lasting political settlement in this African country. Also of particular importance is unswerving compliance by all States with the arms embargo imposed by resolution 788 (1992).”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source
“We View the main objective of today's meeting of the Security Council as the sending to the leaders of the warring factions of an absolutely clear signal that the patience of the international community is not unlimited and that they are obliged to enter into constructive negotiations for a resumption of the peace process, to draw up a comprehensive plan for its implementation and to unswervingly implement it. An important role in moving the parties to dialogue must be played by the regional and subregional organizations - in particular, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and ECOWAS, which are familiar with the intricacies and the highly complex web of contradictions that lie at the basis of the present crisis and can find mutually acceptable means to resolve them.”
1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source