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first: 1992-07-20
most recent: 2003-05-13
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“This would require not only that these methods be strengthened, but also a greater commitment on the part of the international community, as well as the political will to do so. The challenge is to reinvigorate the role of the United Nations, especially of the Secretary-General and his good offices and of the Security Council, in strengthening the mechanisms for the pacific settlement of disputes. It is a challenge which assumes added significance in the current international milieu, with the discordant voices of the sceptics on the rise. But I remain firmly convinced that, notwithstanding an uncomfortable increase in the climate of unilateralism in international affairs, the Security Council, together with the Secretary-General, can play a crucial role in the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“The Security Council could also utilize its mandatory enforcement authority under Chapter VII of the Charter to persuade parties to disputes to engage in the processes for the peaceful settlement of disputes envisaged under Chapter VI. Moreover, through a decision adopted under Chapter VII, the Council could refer a dispute to the International Court of Justice, whose determination would thereafter be binding on the parties, irrespective of whether or not they had accepted the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. It is essential that the international community give consideration to the option of a more frequent use of the devices for peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“First, it could ask the parties concerned to negotiate and report agreements for dispute settlement. Secondly, it could authorize the Secretary-General to use his good offices and other possibilities for mediation and conciliation to resolve disputes, directly or through a special representative, and report to the Council. Needless to say, the manifest diplomatic capability of Secretary-General Kofi Annan constitutes a formidable asset in this respect. Thirdly, it could appoint a commission of inquiry, conciliation or determination, which could, after consultations and negotiations with the parties, submit its recommendations. Fourthly, it could refer a dispute to the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion, if not a legal decision or adjudication.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“But there are other cases where success has not yet been achieved, such as the Middle East, Jammu and Kashmir, and Western Sahara. In the first two, however, there is reason for some cautious optimism as a result of the recent signals emanating from those troubled regions, and we commend the statesmanship of all concerned. This includes the contribution of your personal efforts, Mr. President, in the directions taken so far, and our hopes that they continue. Perhaps at the appropriate time a way can be found to further this process through the application of the provisions of Chapter VI. The Security Council, which has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, could do much to promote the pacific settlement of disputes.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“The Chapter VI provisions have since been amplified in a series of declarations and resolutions adopted by the General Assembly, namely, the 1982 Manila Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes (resolution 37/10); the 1988 Declaration on the Prevention and Removal of Disputes and Situations Which May Threaten International Peace and Security and on the Role of the United Nations in this Field (resolution 43/51); and the 1989 resolution on enhancing international peace, security and international cooperation in all its aspects in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations (resolution 44/21). A review of the history of the Security Council reveals both successes and failures in the peaceful settlement of disputes. East Timor is a recent success story.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“34) Chapter VI, Article 33 of the Charter sets forth a comprehensive list of such means for the pacific settlement of disputes: "negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice." Article 33 adds that "The Security Council shall, when it deems necessary, call upon parties to settle their dispute by such means." Chapter VI also enables the Security Council to, in Article 34, "investigate any dispute"; in Article 36, "recommend appropriate procedures or methods of adjustment" and refer a dispute to the International Court of Justice; in Article 37, "recommend terms of settlement"; and, in Article 38, "make recommendations to the parties with a view to a pacific settlement of the dispute".”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“One of our tasks should be to ascertain the best and smoothest method for the glove to fit over the fist. In a lecture to the students of the United States National War College in 1946, the legendary Ambassador George Kennan said, "You have no idea how much it contributes to the general politeness and pleasantness of diplomacy when you have a quiet little armed force in the background." In my view, the most important working document that we have before us is the Secretary-General's report entitled "An Agenda for Peace". It states that "Between the tasks of seeking to prevent conflict and keeping the peace lies the responsibility to try to bring hostile parties to agreement by peaceful means." (5/24111, para.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“It is axiomatic that pacific settlement affords better opportunities for the resolution of disputes in a manner which is harmonious and less costly in all aspects, builds confidence, allows greater respect for the sovereignty of Member States and strengthens the position of weaker nations. The solutions thus achieved are also long term and durable. Enforcement measures, on the other hand, often involve heavy costs in economic, social and political terms, and above all in respect of human life and welfare. Chapter VII is, of course, the ultimate instrument for the implementation of United Nations resolutions and constitutes in a sense the Organization's iron fist. But its latent efficacy can be considerably enhanced through a timely and judicious application of the velvet glove of Chapter VI.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“In recent years, especially following the end of cold war, there has been an increasing tendency to resort to enforcement measures under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. This has, on the one hand, led to criticism of the Security Council and, on the other, raised concerns about the utility of methods regarding the pacific settlement of disputes. The complementarity of Chapters VI and VII is unfortunately often obscured in this process. The Charter emphasizes the pacific settlement of disputes. The concept is rooted in the avoidance of the use of force and the settling of disputes among States without causing excessive disruption. The underlying principle is to foster cooperation and understanding among States.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“Mr. Marker: Please accept my congratulations, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this very important meeting. I am sure that under your able guidance, the outcome of our deliberations will be both productive and significant. Permit me also to commend the Permanent Representative of Pakistan and his colleagues for the initiative that has brought us together here to debate and discuss an issue that is as important as it is timely. At the outset I wish to state that the views expressed by me during these proceedings are personal and entirely my own. The fact that I have the honour to be a Special Adviser to the Secretary-General makes this a necessary caveat.”
2003-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4753 (2003) · source
“We share the expectation of the international community that there should be no delay in the implementation of the agreements reached so far, and that the provisions of those agreements should be fully complied with by all parties, both in letter and in spirit. A sincere and concerted effort needs to be made to achieve peace and stability in Palestine. We urge all the parties concerned to demonstrate the requisite flexibility and accommodation as well as a sincere commitment to the vision of lasting peace in the Middle East. To achieve this noble objective, which has for so long defied a solution, it is essential that all new settlements should be stopped forthwith. It is only by taking such an obvious and imperative measure that true peace in the Middle East can be achieved.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Furthermore, it seriously compromises the recent agreements reached between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. The international community viewed the historic Declaration of Principles reached in Oslo between the Palestinian and Israeli leadership as paving the way for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East. The signing of that Declaration in Washington in September 1993 was a further step in consolidating the process of peace. The recent Israeli moves, therefore, are in direct contradiction of the spirit of the Declaration, which was to form the basis for an overall durable peace in the Middle East. It is imperative to maintain the present momentum that has been attained in the negotiating process.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“As has been pointed out in Vivid and graphic detail in two letters from the Permanent Observer of Palestine, the situation in the occupied territories of Palestine is most disturbing. The continued practice of the Israeli authorities of building settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories - in particular, in and around Jerusalem - and their permission to the new wave of Israeli settlers to occupy those settlements, not only are a grave Violation of article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention but also put the Middle East peace process in serious jeopardy. The massive expansion and consolidation of settlements creates a situation on the ground that is inconsistent with resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), which the current peace process seeks to implement.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“On behalf of the Pakistan delegation, I should like to convey our warm congratulations to you, Sir, on having so successfully carried out the responsibilities entrusted to you as President of the Security Council for the month of February. I should also like to convey our profound appreciation to Ambassador Cardenas of Argentina for the excellent manner in which he guided the deliberations of the Council last month. His personal involvement in providing frequent briefings to the General Assembly membership was an extremely useful step in furthering the transparency of the work of the Council. It is with a sense of deep concern that the Pakistan delegation addresses the important item under consideration by the Council.”
1995-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3505Resumption1 (1995) · source
“In conclusion, while expressing support for the statement made by the Ambassador of Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, I wish to state that we hope to refine and expand our position on the various subjects handled in the position paper as the discussions on them proceed.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“But once aggression has taken place and been recognized by the Security Council and a decision has been taken by it, then the United Nations - or, more specifically, the Security Council - is compelled to rely on the Member States to implement the terms of that decision. Despite the precedents of the Security Council's authorizing a group of Member States to take enforcement action against a delinquent State, the need for the Council to exercise the utmost discretion and care in this regard cannot be overemphasized. In authorizing enforcement action, the Security Council should in all instances clearly establish the act of aggression and ensure that its action has the support of the general membership of the United Nations.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“In this context we welcome the suggestion of the Secretary-General to establish a mechanism to, inter alia, explore ways of assisting Member States that are suffering collateral damage due to Security Council sanctions and to evaluate claims of such States under Article 50. This could prove to be an important step towards institutionalizing a system whereby the burdens placed on third countries as a result of Security Council-imposed sanctions are equitably shared by all United Nations Member States. The authority of the United Nations to take enforcement action against those responsible for threatening or breaching the peace is enshrined in the Charter.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“As for arms trafficking, we agree with the Secretary-General that this problem can be effectively tackled on a regional basis. The Secretary-General has raised some very pertinent issues as regards the subject of sanctions. The increasing use of the instrument of sanctions by the Security Council has led to many difficulties for countries that are neither involved in the crisis situation nor consulted on the Council's decision that led to the imposition of sanctions. We accept that the decisions of the Security Council are binding for the entire United Nations membership. However, at the same time we strongly believe that the problems created for third countries as a result of Council decisions ought to be effectively addressed.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“We have noted with interest the idea of a rapid- reaction force to act as the Security Council's strategic reserve for deployment. The idea would need to be further developed before it could be seriously considered by the general membership of the United Nations. The idea of establishing a reserve stock of standard peace-keeping equipment also needs to be examined with care. The importance of disarming the sides involved in a civil war or an internal conflict is well established. United Nations efforts in this regard met with success in Mozambique. However, in Somalia the consequences were quite disastrous. The obvious conclusion is that "micro-disarmament" works when there is a prior agreement between the parties involved and there is also the political will on their part to honour their commitments.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“The Secretary-General has also correctly identified some of the practical problems confronted in the sphere of peace-keeping. Unity of command is, in our view, an important principle, especially when a peace-keeping mission is operating in a dangerous or hostile environment. The experience of the United Nations operation in Somalia, where more than 100 United Nations peace-keepers lost their lives, provided a dramatic and poignant emphasis to this point. Another important aspect of peace-keeping operations is to keep the troop-contributing Governments fully informed and abreast of the situation where their troops are deployed, as well as to consult them before taking decisions having a bearing on the mandate as well as the welfare of their contingents.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“My delegation would wish to pay a particular tribute to the Department of Peace- keeping Operations for the initiatives and the innovative approach that have characterized the work of this Department in dealing with the difficult circumstances that have prevailed in the recent past. We endorse the Secretary-General's view that it is far better to prevent conflicts than to undertake major politico- military efforts to resolve them after they have broken out. It is unfortunate that States, while continuing to announce their commitment to resolving disputes peacefully, balk at proposals for United Nations help. The Secretary-General has rightly called for the creation of a climate of opinion, or international ethos, in which the norm would be for Member States to accept an offer of United Nations good offices.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“While the United Nations has scored notable successes in some trouble spots, such as Cambodia, South Africa and Mozambique, in others the results have been disappointing. The position paper graphically presents the rapid increase in United Nations activities related to peace and security over the last six years. Today, peace-keeping is a major United Nations activity involving contingents from dozens of countries. The number of military personnel deployed on peace-keeping duties has increased sixfold since 1988, while the financial outlay required to meet the peace-keeping demands on the United Nations has gone up more than 15 times. In the light of these developments as well as those mentioned in the Secretary-General's report, the importance that he has placed on the subject of peace and security is fully understandable.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Let me express our hope that in due course this supplementary report will be discussed in the General Assembly also and that, in view of other pressing matters that engage the attention of the general membership, sufficient time will be allowed before any decisions or decisions are made. As a major troop-contributor to United Nations peace-keeping, Pakistan will maintain a close and positive interest in this issue. The Secretary-General has rightly pointed out that the end of the cold war led to a period of hope and change and rising expectations from the United Nations. In fact, what has happened is that a world marred by super-Power rivalry has been replaced by one riven by numerous inter-State and intra-State conflicts.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“Permit me, Mr. President, to associate my delegation with your remarks and to express our sincerest condolences to the Government and people of Japan and to our colleague, Ambassador Owada, on the tragedy and loss of life that has resulted from the devastating earthquake in that beautiful country. My delegation is grateful to the Secretary-General for the most valuable and thought-provoking supplement to his report of June 1992 entitled "An Agenda for Peace". We have read the Supplement with great interest. Indeed, the "position paper", as the Secretary-General describes the document, makes some very pertinent points and contains some far-reaching suggestions. Since the position paper is now being carefully examined by my Government, the comments that I wish to offer today are necessarily preliminary in nature.”
1995-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption1 (1995) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation would wish to reiterate the decision of the Seventh Islamic Summit Conference, held in Casablanca from 11 to 15 December 1994, which expressed its opposition to the lifting of the sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro, as well as any easing of sanctions, until such time as Serbia and Montenegro fully implements the following conditions: first, recognizes the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina within its internationally recognized boundaries; secondly, accepts the placement of United Nations forces on the borders for effective monitoring; and thirdly, implements the five- nation Contact Group peace plan, including full withdrawal from all occupied territories of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“It was the expectation of the Pakistan Government that the prolonged refusal by the Bosnian Serb party of the five-nation Contact Group peace plan would automatically trigger the action agreed upon by the members of the Contact Group against the defaulting party. Meanwhile, let it not be forgotten that the Bosnian Government has, despite the iniquitous nature of the territorial adjustment, given its agreement to the peace plan.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“The fact that the Bosnian Serb authorities have been able to continue their military aggression has, regrettably, justified our earlier apprehensions. My delegation has carefully studied the Secretary- General's letter (S/1995/6), together with its annex, the report provided by the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. We find the contents of the latter document to be both unsatisfactory and disturbing. The report of the resource limitations, while commendable in its accuracy, is also, by the same token, somewhat incriminating. If we add to this the nature and the reality of porous borders, then the implications become obviously ominous, and reports of the Bosnian Serbs' receiving substantial military assistance should therefore come as no surprise.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“The Pakistan Government, along with other members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, has always believed that only stern and effective measures by the Security Council could rectify the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We believe it is essential that the resolutions of the Security Council should be effectively enforced, in particular those that authorize the use of force and air strikes. The lack of resolve in fully implementing these resolutions has emboldened the Serbs in their intransigence and enabled them to continue their assault on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation, which voted against Security Council resolution 943 (1994), did so because we were firmly of the view that it was beyond the capacity of a small number of monitors to certify the uncertifiable.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“The Pakistan delegation once again expresses its deep concern at the grave situation that continues to prevail in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite the strenuous efforts of the international community, the root cause of the prolongation of this unfortunate tragedy remains unaddressed. This is, quite clearly, the aggression by the Bosnian Serbs against the legitimate Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina. These acts are rendered all the more outrageous by the refusal of the Bosnian Serbs to accept the peace plan presented by the Five-Nation Contact Group, by their continued defiance of United Nations resolutions and by the continuation of their abhorrent practice of "ethnic cleansing".”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“Allow me warmly to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. Having had the privilege and the pleasure of serving with you on the Council, I have no doubt that your wide experience and diplomatic skill will guide the work of the Security Council to a highly successful conclusion. On behalf of my delegation, I also wish to take this opportunity to express deep appreciation to your predecessor, Ambassador Manzi Bakuramutsa of Rwanda, for so capably accomplishing the work of the Council in December 1994. I also wish to convey my delegation's respect and welcome to the Foreign Minister of Italy, His Excellency Mr. Antonio Martino.”
1995-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3487 (1995) · source
“The question of transparency should not be addressed in a manner that brings about only cosmetic changes. Transparency is a broader issue, which not only aims to give fuller information to non-members but also to improve the relationship between the Security Council and the General Assembly. In conclusion, let me say that the French proposal for orientation and public meetings is a step in the right direction, but is just one part of the larger mosaic which is emerging. Sustained and serious effort would continue to be required to address the other important matters pertaining to the reform and streamlining of the working methods of the Council.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“Members of the Council might wish to consider for example, the feasibility of introducing draft resolutions, when deemed appropriate, at a formal meeting of the Security Council. This procedure is being followed in the Committees of the General Assembly and is therefore by no means innovative. Non-members of the Security Council would then have the opportunity to present their views and comments to the sponsor or sponsors of the draft resolution, and these could then be considered in the informal consultation, where the draft resolution would obviously have to be negotiated before it is finally put before the formal meeting for adoption. Obviously, the choice of whether to introduce a draft resolution in a formal session or in informal consultations must rest with the sponsor or sponsors.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“Other steps that could be taken without compromising the institution of informal consultations are, first, direct consultations between troop-contributing countries and Security Council members, rather than their participation at meetings jointly chaired by the Secretariat and the presidency, especially when taking important decisions affecting a mission; secondly, making the proceedings of the sanctions committees more transparent, especially for those countries affected directly or indirectly by them; thirdly, a more frequent use of the "Diego Arria format" in order to receive direct inputs from the parties to a conflict or from representatives of different organizations; fourthly, the appointment of a rapporteur, who could attend all Council meetings and could then brief non-members regarding the consultations; and, fifthly, improvements in the working methods of the Security Council by reviewing its provisional rules of procedure, particularly chapters I], VI and IX.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“While all these measures have been welcomed, an overwhelming number of United Nations Members remain dissatisfied with the degree of visibility which is currently available to them. Therefore, in the immediate context, we welcome the French proposal for working on two possibilities: orientation debates open to the participation of the entire United Nations membership, and public meetings of the Council without the participation of non-Council Member States. However, the question of transparency cannot be fully addressed by merely holding orientation and public debates occasionally or even frequently.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“The many steps taken by the Security Council include the publication of the Council's agenda of work for each day in the United Nations Journal; circulation of the monthly forecast of the Council's programme of work to the entire United Nations membership; some improvement in the format of the Security Council's annual report to the General Assembly; the decision to hold meetings between Council members, troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat to facilitate exchanges of information prior to important Council decisions on peace-keeping operations; and the latest institution of the Council presidency's giving periodic briefings to non-members of the Council on the work of the Council.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“None the less, while seeking greater transparency in the Council's work as well as a better flow of information to non-members, we have to acknowledge in all fairness the improvements already made in this context over the past few years.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“For instance, the preparation of verbatim or summary records of informal consultations may not be a viable proposition, as it would compromise the principle of confidentiality maintained in informal exchanges. This confidentiality, by, inter alia, allowing greater scope for Council members to reach compromises on difficult issues, helps in the efficient functioning of the Council. By the same token, we feel that it is absolutely essential that briefings to the Council by the Secretary-General and the discussions that follow if they are to be at all valuable, should take place only during informal consultations. The same confidentiality would need to be preserved for briefings to the Council on sensitive issues by other officials.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“It is, rather, the overtly heavy reliance on this mechanism that breeds dissatisfaction among the non-members. It is therefore clear that there is a need to arrive at a realistic balance between transparency and confidentiality, as well as between informal consultations and public or official meetings. The question then is: what represents the ideal or the most viable balance? While, for some, the preference is for confidentiality, for others the emphasis is on transparency. As I have just stated, my delegation does accept the practical utility of informal consultations. Indeed, it would be counterproductive to introduce any innovation which might disrupt the role of these consultations in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Council.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“Nevertheless, there is a view that confidentiality of exchanges is essential for the decision-making process, including the achievement of consensus, and for the effective dispatch of business of the Security Council. Indeed, much of the new-found effectiveness of the Council can be attributed to the procedure of confidentiality, which provides the climate for free-ranging, sometimes almost uninhibited debates which precede, influence and eventually shape the decisions that finally emerge from the Council's consideration. The informal consultations procedure also possesses the considerable advantage of providing flexibility to delegations during the negotiating process. The main problem, in our view, is not the institution of informal consultations.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“The Pakistan delegation welcomes the proposals contained in document S/1994/1279 of 11 November 1994 and congratulates the French delegation on this important initiative. The long- standing practice o£ informal consultations confined to the members of the Security Council has become almost the sole mechanism for arriving at decisions of the Council. It is a practice which has become institutionalized, and this in turn has led to a consistent demand by the general membership of the United Nations for greater transparency in the work of the Security Council. The confidentiality of the discussions in the Council has tended to create a somewhat unfortunate impression of secret deals being struck or pressure being brought on non-permanent members by the major Powers to promote their own interests at the expense of the smaller States.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3483 (1994) · source
“While the implementation of the many steps outlined in the draft resolution will no doubt contribute to confidence-building measures between the parties, it remains necessary for Member States to contribute generously to the voluntary fund to be established by the Secretary-General, to support the implementation of the Agreement of 17 September 1994 on a Temporary Cease- fire - in particular, from delegations in support of the activities of the Joint Commission. My delegation would like to emphasize the point that while the passage of this draft resolution is no doubt important in creating the necessary conditions for political reconciliation in Tajikistan, the ultimate responsibility for reaching a durable and lasting peace lies with the Government and people of Tajikistan.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“My delegation therefore cautions against any hasty or unilateral action, such as the precipitate holding of elections or any violation of the cease-fire Agreement. We urge the extension of the cease-fire Agreement, and the continuation of the dialogue. The Pakistan delegation fully supports the draft resolution. With its adoption, all the important recommendations in the report (S/1994/1363) of the Secretary-General will have been acted upon, and the stage will be set to create the necessary conditions to achieve national reconciliation and a political solution to the crisis in Tajikistan. The establishment of a United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) is an important development which will contribute positively to the process by providing a neutral and objective mechanism.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“It is a matter of great satisfaction that during the Islamabad talks the Pakistan Government actively participated in the negotiations, which succeeded in breaking the serious deadlock between the two Tajik parties. This led to the successful conclusion of the Islamabad round of talks. Pakistan will continue to participate actively, as an observer, in the next round of talks, which are expected to be held in Moscow in January 1995. It is the earnest hope of the Pakistan delegation that at this round both Tajik parties will once again make sincere efforts to achieve further progress in order to resolve their differences, thus paving the way for an overall settlement of the crisis. In this connection, my delegation feels that during this extremely delicate period it is imperative for all parties to exercise the utmost restraint.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“In Islamabad the extension of the Tehran Agreement on a Temporary Cease-fire and the Cessation of Other Hostile Acts was negotiated, and the two parties agreed to extend this cease-fire Agreement by a further three months until 6 February 1995. Also at this meeting the two sides signed a Protocol on the establishment of a Joint Commission to monitor the implementation of the Agreement. This important Protocol contains provisions for the functioning of the Joint Commission, for which logistic and material support is to be provided by both the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Tajik opposition. The role of the United Nations in assisting the work of the Joint Commission is also defined in the Protocol.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“Pakistan continues to strongly support the efforts of the Secretary- General and his Special Envoy, Ambassador Piriz Ballon, to facilitate the process of national reconciliation in Tajikistan. Pakistan had the honour of hosting the third round of inter-Tajik talks, held in Islamabad from 20 October to 1 November 1994, under the auspices of the United Nations. At this round of talks Pakistan, Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, Uzbekistan, the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) participated as observers.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“The Government of Pakistan has remained gravely concerned at the serious political crisis in Tajikistan resulting from the differences between the Government and the opposition. This unfortunate development has been a major setback for the young republic, with which Pakistan has strong ties not only of culture and religion, but also of close cooperation as member States of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). Pakistan has remained actively involved in the international efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully and through negotiations. In this context, the Government of Pakistan has participated, as an observer, in all the rounds of inter-Tajik talks on national reconciliation.”
1994-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3482 (1994) · source
“16 My delegation voted in favour of the resolution just adopted, in the sincere hope and belief that the leaders of Angola will continue to exhibit the same statesmanship as that which made the Lusaka Protocol a reality. We also hope that the Government of Angola will now be able single-mindedly to pursue the reconstruction and rehabilitation of its devastated country and that the international community will help it in this laudable objective. In conclusion, my delegation would wish to pay tribute to the three observer States and the Government of Zambia for their untiring efforts, which have made such a vast contribution to the peace process in Angola and to the signing of the Lusaka Protocol.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“I wish to join all the previous speakers who have welcomed the presence here today of His Excellency the Foreign Minister of Angola and his important statement. I should also like to congratulate the Foreign Minister for the promising developments reached by his country after long years of turmoil, strife and destruction. The Government of Pakistan sincerely hopes that, from now on, Angola will continue to progress and to emerge as a strong, unified country on the continent of Africa. We also owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the Secretary-General and to his Special Representative, Maitre Blondin Beye, for the dedication, determination and diplomatic skill with which he has pursued his mandate in Angola.”
1994-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3477 (1994) · source
“This draft resolution is designed primarily to ensure the full implementation of the earlier decisions of the Security Council so that supplies intended for humanitarian assistance are not diverted for military purposes, thus enabling the Serbs to continue their present assault against Bosnia, particularly in the Bihac region. It is the hope of its sponsors that this draft resolution will receive the full support of the members of the Security Council.”
1994-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3475 (1994) · source
“It demands strict and full compliance with paragraph 12 of resolution 820 (1993) on the international border between the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), as well as on the international border between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It emphasizes importance of a continuous and unimpeded flow of humanitarian assistance to all the areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and calls on all parties to ensure unimpeded access for personnel of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and personnel of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in the performance of their respective mandates.”
1994-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3475 (1994) · source