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Martini Herrera

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1997-01-10
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1997-01-20
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un-security-council

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  1. “President, to each and every member of the Security Council - and in particular to one whose understanding has earned our special thanks - as well as to the Secretariat and all the countries that have striven towards this moment, for the critical contribution that the Council has just made to the normalization of the living conditions and to the well- being of the long-suffering people of Guatemala, who deserve a better fate than that which the persistence of the sterile domestic conflict and its attendant suffering seemed to hold in store.”

    1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source

  2. “I assure members that the considerations put forward in those statements are sufficient grounds for the great satisfaction felt at this moment by the people and the Government of Guatemala, as we see that the obstacles that made it impossible for the necessary measures to be taken to pursue the peace process with United Nations participation have been overcome. Therefore, on behalf of my people and Government, I have the pleasure to convey our satisfaction and profound gratitude through you, Mr.”

    1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source

  3. “Mr. Martini Herrera (Guatemala) (interpretation from Spanish): I wish simply to express briefly my delegation's satisfaction that this moment of historic importance for Guatemala has come under your presidency, Sir, and in the presence of the Foreign Minister of Costa Rica and the Secretary-General, and that the Security Council has fulfilled its weighty peacekeeping responsibilities so commendably and to the great benefit of my country. I need not repeat the ideas put forward in the excellent statements in support of the draft resolution considered at the Council's first meeting of the year, but I should like once again to express our gratitude for them.”

    1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source

  4. “We believe that it must be borne in mind that the members of the Council, in fulfilment of their responsibilities in accordance with the Charter, must not allow bilateral issues unrelated to matters under their consideration to hinder their decisions. The fulfilment of the obligations of members of the Council requires prudence, equanimity and a sense of justice. May I observe that abuse of the status of a permanent member through misuse of the veto is unacceptable. If this were to occur, the General Assembly would have to take note of it. This matter is in the Council's hands. It means giving an opportunity to a country that has achieved peace following many sacrifices. The international community and all the Guatemalan people await your decision, which we hope will be favourable.”

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

  5. “I also wish to reiterate that our international conduct is guided by respect for the principles contained in the United Nations Charter as regards refraining from taking actions that could affect the territorial integrity or political independence of other States. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, in addition to the important bilateral consultations in which there have been constructive exchanges and substantial advances, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of my country has sent a letter to the President of the Council explaining the scope of these consultations. All of this represents palpable evidence of the goodwill of my Government and of its great desire to do its part to resolve this situation and to attain a favourable decision from the Council.”

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

  6. “We therefore trust that the distinguished members of the Council will favourably resolve the request that has been put before them by the Secretary-General. No one is unaware of the problem of a bilateral nature which has been raised by one of the permanent members of the Council in connection with this subject. In spite of how unusual this situation is, Guatemala has seen fit to conduct consultations with the delegation of that country on certain issues of a bilateral nature with the best of intentions and with the flexibility required to overcome the existing difficulty. In this connection I wish to emphasize my Government's willingness to contribute constructively to friendly relations among countries, and I would like to give assurances that it has never been our intention to interfere in the internal affairs of any other State.”

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

  7. “Toward this end there is a need for international verification of the measures related to the agreement on the ceasefire through the authorization of a military component, which has been proposed by the Secretary-General upon the request of the parties, and on which the Security Council must take a decision. We fully believe that the majority of Security Council members will agree to authorize this mission. And of course we know full well that all the members of the Council have a proper understanding of their responsibilities in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. The case that you have before you is clear. It consists simply in facilitating the verification of an agreement between the parties which have been in conflict.”

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

  8. “The Secretariat has had central responsibility in conducting intelligent and creative mediation. And Guatemala has also had the support of the Group of Friends of the Guatemalan Peace Process which has promoted this broad effort for the United Nations. To all of them, on behalf of the people and of the Government of Guatemala, we reiterate our appreciation and gratitude. All of this valuable effort has a logical extension. After the conclusion of the negotiations and the signing of the Agreement on a Firm and Lasting Peace, we come to the stage of application and implementation.”

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

  9. “It will also aid in the fulfilment of the agreements entered into as regards the ceasefire and the disarmament and demobilization of the combatants. The process of peace negotiations in Guatemala was complex and difficult, requiring enormous internal and external efforts, and it will lead not only to reconciliation and the establishment of peaceful coexistence, but also to significant changes in the country. The United Nations has supported this process in a resolute and consistent fashion, and its involvement has been crucial and profound. The General Assembly has given firm support during the past few years which these negotiation have taken. It has authorized 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 (MIN UGUA).”

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

  10. “Mr. Martini Herrera (Guatemala) (interpretation from Spanish): With the signing of the final agreement last 29 December, Guatemala has successfully concluded a process of peace negotiations which merely requires verification by means of a peacekeeping force, as requested by the Secretary-General in his reports of 17 and 30 December 1996. Over the past several years, the international community has followed with great interest and supported the Guatemalan process, and it has expressed its great appreciation at the signing of the peace agreement. Now it awaits eagerly the Council's decision to send a peacekeeping mission which will allow the Guatemalan people to consolidate the peace process and reunite the nation.”

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