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  1. “The building of a democratic, non-racial regime in South Africa that will allow the creation of the conditions for a life of Stability and economic development for all South African citizens will also depend on the pragmatism and readiness of the international community to resolve this dramatic problem. Portugal would like to state on this occasion its readiness to participate in this common effort. I thank the Council very much for allowing me to take part in this debate.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  2. “We should like to underscore the following initiatives in particular, because they were taken during the first half of 1992, when Portugal held the presidency of the European Community: first, preparation of and upcoming visit of the Troika of the European Community to South Africa, in which the question of violence will be discussed: secondly, the visit of a delegation of the European Community, headed by a member of the Portquese Government, for the second plenary session of CODESA; thirdly, the statement on violence, released on 23 June, following the incidents in Boipatong; fourthly, conclusions on South Africa approved at the Lisbon European Council of Ministers on 27 June; and, fifthly, major reinforcement of the "Special Apartheid Victims Programme".”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  3. “We strongly support the use by the Secretary-General of his good offices, and we believe that the dispatch to South Africa of a special representative would be an important step in the right direction. My country, as a member of the European Community, actively supports various Community initiatives that were pointed out yesterday by the representative of the United Kingdom, the country that now holds the presidency.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  4. “Portugal, although aware that the maintenance of public order is, in the first place, the responsibility of the Government of South Africa, considers that the resolution of this problem will depend on the commitment of all the representatives of the political forces and will have to take into account the principle of acceptance and participation of all the different South African parties involved. The organization of good-offices missions, the support of cooperative efforts for the restructuring of the police forces and participation in programmes of social impact that will alleviate some of the social needs associated with the problem of violence - such as the improvement of living conditions in temporary housing - may be measures to be considered. .”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  5. “The resumption of negotiations will in itself be an important factor of internal stabilization that will certainly contribute to the economic development of South Africa in particular, and economic development in southern Africa in general, with resulting benefits to their peoples. At the same time, efforts must be redoubled so that major steps may be made for effective containment of the violence. The National Peace Accord, signed in September 1991, is an important instrument that, unfortunately, has not produced the desired effects. It will be important to strengthen the intermediate peace structures created by this agreement, as well as to continue to support the activities of independent entities, such as the Goldstone Commission.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  6. “We believe that it is in the framework of CODESA that the principles and timetables must be agreed upon for setting up a provisional government and holding democratic elections leading to the achievement of the final objective: the creation of a united, non-racial and democratic society based on the application of the principle of "one man, one vote". The international community must consider as a priority the appeal to the South African Government, to the African National Congress (ANC) and to all the other forces representing South African society to resume talks in the framework of CODESA, so that goals may be established that are accepted by all for the process of political transition in South Africa.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  7. “The recent dramatic events of Boipatong have given a new dimension to the \ problem of violence in South Africa, which constitutes a serious concern to the Portuguese Government, both for the high cost in human life and in suffering for the South African people and for the negative impact on the building of a new democratic and non-racial South Africa. The commitment with which Portugal has supported from the outset the transition process in South Africa, starting about two and half years ago with the release of Mr. Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners, is well known.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source

  8. “On behalf of the delegation of Portugal and on my own behalf, I would like to tell you, Sir, how pieased we are to see you presiding over the Security Council this month, especially representing an African country whose official language is Portuguese and with very close ties of friendship and cooperation with Portugal. We know you for your great qualities, which reflect the respect of Cape Verde for the Charter of the United Nations and international laws and norms. Your presidency also reflects your diplomatic and political qualities and great abilities. We are fully confident that you will lead the work of the Council with great success. Let me also express our deep appreciation to your predecessor, Ambassador Paul Noterdaeme, for the remarkable way in which he handled the work of the Security Council last month.”

    1992-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3096 (1992) · source