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  1. “It requests the Secretary-General to continue monitoring the situation in Somalia and to report to it in an appropriate manner on those consultations and developments in the situation generally. "The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/8. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 11.45 am.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source

  2. “In this context, it calls upon all States to refrain from any actions which might exacerbate the situation in Somalia. "The Security Council expresses again its appreciation for all United Nations agencies and other organizations and individuals carrying out humanitarian activities in Somalia. It calls upon the Somali factions to ensure the safety and freedom of movement of all humanitarian personnel and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian relief to the Somali people, including through the opening of the airport and harbour of Mogadishu. "The Security Council encourages the Secretary-General to continue his consultations with the Somali parties, regional States and organizations on the role the United Nations can play in supporting the peace efforts, including on specific options contained in his report (S/l997/135).”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source

  3. “"The Security Council calls upon all Somali factions to cease immediately all hostilities and to cooperate with the regional and other efforts for peace and national reconciliation in Somalia, including the Sodere (S/1997/17) and Nairobi (S/ 1997/ 135, annex l) initiatives. "The Security Council encourages all States to contribute generously to the appeals of the United Nations to ensure continued relief and rehabilitation efforts in Somalia, including those aimed at the strengthening of civil society. It also encourages States to contribute to regional mediation efforts for Somalia. "The Security Council reiterates its call upon all States to fulfil their obligations to implement the embargo imposed by resolution 733 (1992) on all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Somalia.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source

  4. “"The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the situation in Somalia, bearing in mind respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. It reiterates that full responsibility for achieving national reconciliation and for restoring peace rests with the Somali people. "The Security Council expresses its full support for the efforts of regional and other interested States, as well as those of international and regional organizations, particularly the Organization of African Unity, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, and the League of Arab States, to promote a direct political dialogue and facilitate a broad-based political settlement in Somalia.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source

  5. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1997/17, which contains the text of a letter dated 8 January 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter dated 6 January 1997 and its appendices from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia addressed to the President of the Security Council, concerning the High-level Consultative Meeting of the Somali factions held at Sodere, Ethiopia. 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 report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia dated 17 February 1997 (S/1997/135).”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source

  6. “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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia, document S/ 1997/ 135.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source

  7. “I should like to take this opportunity, speaking in my national capacity, to express the deepest and most heartfelt condolences of the Government and the people of Kenya to the Government and people of the People's Republic of China on the sad occasion of the death of Paramount Leader Deng Xiaoping. President Moi has sent his condolences to his Chinese counterpart, Jiang Zemin, on the death of Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping. The Kenyan President said: "Deng Xiaoping will be remembered as the chief architect of China's economic reforms, opening up the modernization drive, which has turned China into one of the fastest-growing economies in the world."”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source

  8. “At the outset of the meeting, I should like, on behalf of the Council, to express deep sorrow at the passing, on 19 February 1997, of Deng Xiaoping, Paramount Leader of China. Deng Xiaoping will be remembered by the international community for his dedicated contribution to global peace, security and development, and for his role as the primary architect of China's reforms, its opening up, modernization and unprecedented economic development. His passing is a great loss to China and to the international community. On behalf of the Council, I request the Permanent Representative of China to convey to the Government and people of China and to the bereaved family our profound condolences. I now invite members of the Council to rise and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of Paramount Leader Deng Xiaoping.”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source

  9. “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: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1097 (1997). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 7.40 pm.”

    1997-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3741 (1997) · source

  10. “Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1997/ 137, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 16 February 1997 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Zaire to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, which will be issued as document S/ 1997/ 138. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1997/ 137) 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.”

    1997-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3741 (1997) · source

  11. “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. Lnkabn Khabonji N'Zaji (Zaire) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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. Members of the Council have before them the letter dated 18 February 1997 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1997/ 136.”

    1997-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3741 (1997) · source

  12. “I should like at the outset of the meeting to extend, on behalf of the Council, a warm welcome to the new Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, His Excellency Ambassador Bill Richardson. We look forward to cooperating with him in the Council's work. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in the Great Lakes region Letter dated 18 February 1997 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1997/136) The President: I should like to inform the Council that l have received a letter from the representative of Zaire, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”

    1997-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3741 (1997) · source

  13. “The Council underscores the importance of prompt and full cooperation by the parties to the Peace Agreement in carrying out their commitments to implement the Peace Agreement in its entirety." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/7. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 1.25 pm.”

    1997-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3740 (1997) · source

  14. “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 notes the announcement of the decision on 14 February 1997 by the arbitral tribunal on the disputed portion of the Inter-Entity Boundary Line in the Brcko area, pursuant to Article V, Annex 2 to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Annexes thereto (collectively the Peace Agreement, S/1995/999, annex). "The Security Council reminds the parties to Annex 2 to the Peace Agreement of their obligation to be bound by the decision of the arbitral tribunal and to implement the decision without delay.”

    1997-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3740 (1997) · source

  15. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 14 February 1997 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting a communication dated 14 February 1997 from the High Representative, enclosing the decision adopted in Rome today by the Arbitral Tribunal for the dispute over the inter-entity boundary in the Brcko area, which will be issued as document S/ 1997/ 126.”

    1997-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3740 (1997) · source

  16. “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, Mrs. Kalajdzisalihovic' (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1997-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3740 (1997) · source

  17. “"The Security Council expresses deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Tajikistan and calls for continuing emergency relief, including assistance for the return of refugees, in the context of the implementation of the Protocol on refugees, and support to Tajikistan for rehabilitation, aimed at mitigation of the consequences of the war and reconstruction of its economy." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/6. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 4.30 p.m.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3739 (1997) · source

  18. “The Council accepts the Secretary- General's recommendation not to change the nature and size of the United Nations presence in Tajikistan at this stage. It requests the Secretary-General to keep the situation under review and to submit in due course his recommendations with regard to the United Nations presence in Tajikistan in the light of the progress in implementation of the inter-Tajik agreements and bearing in mind the request for assistance by the parties contained in the Moscow Agreement and the tasks and functions that would be required to provide such assistance.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3739 (1997) · source

  19. “It stresses the inadmissibility of kidnapping and any other mistreatment of United Nations personnel and supports the efforts of the Secretary- General to ensure that the essential security requirements of UNMOT are met. "In this context the Security Council expresses satisfaction at the efforts by and cooperation between UNMOT, the Russian Federation and the parties to resolve the hostage crisis. "The Security Council considers it necessary for the United Nations to continue vigorous support for the political process in Tajikistan. It takes note of the request from the parties to UNMOT to extend the necessary assistance in the implementation of the Moscow Agreement and to cooperate closely with the Commission on National Reconciliation in its activities.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3739 (1997) · source

  20. “"The Security Council commends the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with him in continuing the inter-Tajik talks. The Security Council also commends the efforts of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) in fulfilling its mandate. "The Security Council calls upon the parties to ensure the safety and the freedom of movement of the personnel of the United Nations, the collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and other international personnel in Tajikistan. "The Security Council strongly condemns the attacks on and kidnapping of international personnel, in particular UNMOT, UNHCR and ICRC, and others, and demands the immediate release of all those taken hostage.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3739 (1997) · source

  21. “It believes that these agreements, provided they are carried out as written, represent a qualitative change for the better and give a new impetus to efforts aimed at achieving national reconciliation. The Council urges the parties to honour and implement consistently and in good faith the agreements already reached, in particular in the course of negotiating future agreements. It also urges them to make further substantive progress at the next rounds of the inter-Tajik talks. "The Security Council notes with satisfaction that the ceasefire has been generally observed by the parties since December 1996 and calls on them to maintain it scrupulously for the whole duration of the inter-Tajik talks in accordance with their obligations and commitments.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3739 (1997) · source

  22. “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 progress report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan of 21 January 1997 (S/1997/56), submitted pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council resolution 1089 (1996) of 13 December 1996. "The Security Council welcomes the signing in Moscow on 23 December 1996 by the President of Tajikistan and the leader of the United Tajik Opposition of the Agreement (S/1996/1070, annex I), including the Protocol on the Commission on National Reconciliation (S/ 1996/ 1070, annex II), and notes the progress made in the inter-Tajik talks in Tehran, in particular the signing of the Protocol on refugees (S/1997/56, annex III).”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3739 (1997) · source

  23. “Members of the Security Council have before them the progress report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan, document S/ 1997/56. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/ 1996/ 1065 , letter dated 23 December 1996 from the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine concerning the situation in Tajikistan; S/ 1996/ 1070, letter dated 24 December 1996 from the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the texts of the Agreement between the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the leader of the United Tajik Opposition on the results of the meeting held in Moscow on 23 December 1996, and of the Protocol on the basic functions and powers of the Commission on National Reconciliation; S/ 1996/ 107 1, letter dated 24 December 1996 from the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the text of a joint statement of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation on Tajikistan adopted at the talks in Tehran on 22 and 23 December 1996 between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation; and S/ 1997/55, letter dated 17 January 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 refugees, signed in Tehran on 13 January 1997 by the heads of the delegation of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and of the United Tajik Opposition in the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3739 (1997) · source

  24. “I should like to inform the Council that I 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: 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.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3739 (1997) · source

  25. “"The Security Council reaffirms the importance of holding an international conference on peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region under the auspices of the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity. "The Security Council welcomes all efforts, including those of the Organizations and States of the region, aimed at resolving the crisis and, in particular, the initiative of President Daniel arap Moi of Kenya and other Heads of State, and encourages them to continue their efforts. "The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/5. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.15 p.m.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3738 (1997) · source

  26. “"The Security Council expresses its full support for the joint United Nations/Organization of African Unity Special Representative for the Great Lakes region, Ambassador Mohammed Sahnoun, in the fulfilment of his mandate as set out in the letter of the Secretary-General to the President of the Security Council dated 22 January 1997 (S/l997/73). It urges all parties in the region to cooperate fully with the mission of the Special Representative in the search for a peaceful settlement to the crisis and calls upon Member States to provide the Special Representative with all necessary support, including logistical support. It also encourages other facilitators and representatives of the regional organizations, including the European Union and the States concerned, to coordinate closely their efforts with those of the Special Representative.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3738 (1997) · source

  27. “In this connection, the Council calls upon all the States in the region to refrain, in accordance with their obligations under the Charters of the United Nations and the Organization of the African Unity, from any act, including cross-border incursions, which would threaten the sovereignty and territorial integrity of any State and exacerbate the situation in the region, including endangering the refugees and displaced persons. It also calls upon these States to create the conditions necessary for the speedy and peaceful resolution of the crisis.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3738 (1997) · source

  28. “It also demands that the parties ensure the safety of all refugees and displaced persons as well as the security and freedom of movement of all United Nations and humanitarian personnel. It underlines the obligation of all concerned to respect the relevant provisions of international humanitarian law. "The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zaire and other States in the Great Lakes region; and to the principle of the inviolability of borders.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3738 (1997) · source

  29. “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 expresses its grave concern at the deteriorating situation in the Great Lakes region, in particular Eastern Zaire, and at its humanitarian consequences on the refugees and inhabitants of the region. It calls for an end to the hostilities and the withdrawal of all external forces, including mercenaries. "The Security Council also expresses its deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in the region and urges all parties to allow humanitarian agencies and organizations access to deliver humanitarian assistance to those in need.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3738 (1997) · source

  30. “The 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/ 1997/ 13 and S/ 1997/98, letters dated 6 January and 1 February 1997, respectively, from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Zaire to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/ 1997/94, letter dated 29 January 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of the communique issued at the end of the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Cameroon, the Congo, Kenya, South Africa, the United Republic of Tanzania and Zimbabwe on the current situation in the Great Lakes region, held in Pretoria on 27 and 28 January 1997; S/ 1997/97, letter dated 30 January 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/ 1997/ 109, letter dated 4 February 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3738 (1997) · source

  31. “The situation in the Great Lakes region The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Zaire, 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. Khabouji N 'Zaji (Zaire) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3738 (1997) · source

  32. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of February, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Hisashi Owada, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of January 1997. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Owada for the great diplomatic skill with and unfailing courtesy which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    1997-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3738 (1997) · source

  33. “We have also observed that paragraph 16 of the report reaffirms the desire of both parties to see the military aspects of the peace settlement urgently implemented. Accordingly, we strongly believe that the support of the international community for the efforts of Guatemalans in their quest for peace should be forthcoming and unequivocal and should not be seen to waver at this critical stage. Kenya will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution.”

    1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source

  34. “Consequently, having considered the Secretary- General's recommendations, my delegation is of the View that increasing the strength of the United Nations Mission for the Verification of Human Rights and of Compliance with the Commitments of the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights in Guatemala (MINUGUA) so as to fulfil the additional verification functions entrusted to it by the ceasefire agreement is crucial for its final implementation. In this regard, my delegation has noted the Secretary-General's confirmation that the mechanism to oversee the preparation of assembly points to receive the Unidad Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemalteca (URNG) combatants have been put in place.”

    1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source

  35. “We are encouraged by the fact that one of the longest wars fought in this region is finally coming to an end, and in this regard we welcome the signing of the December accord. We are particularly aware of the United Nations involvement in the peace process in Guatemala and of how useful and successful that involvement has been to date. The report of the Secretary-General on the current status of the peace process clearly sees a role for the United Nations in the verification of the peace accords negotiated with its assistance.”

    1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source