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first: 1997-01-10
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“As a matter of fact, Rwanda continues to face a wide range of problems, from an unstable security situation to the reintegration of a large number of refugees and overcrowded prisons. The ugly scars of genocide are still visible in Rwanda. Portugal believes that the ongoing but fragile process of national reconciliation requires the unequivocal support of the international community. Another step to be taken would have broader implications in regulating the flow of small arms in the Great Lakes region. Of course, this is feasible only within a more comprehensive and global framework, not necessarily limited to that region in particular. In this context, let me welcome the recent African initiative on the control of light weapons. I am referring to the proposals and actions of President Alpha Oumar Konare of Mali.”
1998-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3870 (1998) · source
“My delegation concurs with the statement just made by the European Union Presidency. Portugal fully supports the draft resolution before this Council and, in particular, its objectives. The Commission of Inquiry on arms flows in Rwanda stated in its latest report that the problems of the Great Lakes region must be approached from a regional perspective. In addition, it also recognized that the problems of one country in that region cannot be dealt with in isolation. Indeed, long-term stability in the region will prove impossible if the only action taken by the international community is a policy of containment. We believe that these are fundamental facts. But the question remains, what is to be done next? An important first step is to reactivate the mandate of the Commission as adopted by resolution 1013 (1995).”
1998-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3870 (1998) · source
“My delegation is aware of the positive statements and steps undertaken by Libya regarding the repudiation of terrorism in all its forms. We welcome the cooperation which the Libyan Government has extended to the French and British judicial authorities in this regard. These steps should ultimately lead to the full cooperation that the Council is seeking from Libya. Portugal joins other voices here today that appeal to the Libyan authorities to cooperate fully with the Council and to fulfil their obligations promptly. This is the way to render justice to the families of the victims; the way to ensure a fair trial for the accused themselves; and also the way to enable the Council to lift the sanctions affecting the Libyan people.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“Like others, we believe that, indeed, justice delayed is justice denied - first of all, to the relatives of the victims who have suffered the loss of their loved ones. Justice delayed is justice denied also to the international community, which is defending itself against terrorism and upholding international law. Finally, justice delayed is justice denied also to the innocent people of Libya, who are enduring sanctions imposed on their country and are thus kept as hostages to the will of those two individuals accused of terrorism who refuse to surrender to trial. The time has come for the United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, to think of more efficient ways to bring Libya into compliance. In this context, Portugal believes that the Secretary-General' s assistance can be of great value.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“My delegation will spare no effort to support the activities and decisions of the Committee in this regard. Portugal has noted the proposals put forward by the Organization of African Unity and the League of Arab States, which are certainly meant to be a constructive political effort to find a compromise solution which will delay justice no longer and will put an end to the suffering of the Libyan people. But any compromise solution must not, in our view, depart from the crucial legal and political aspects enshrined in the relevant Security Council resolutions. This is clearly what international law demands. And Libya, like any other United Nations Member, must comply with it.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“Petrovsky and his team for the mission they undertook - reflects the fact that the Libyan people are being affected by the sanctions regime. But the report also shows that the Libyan authorities are not making use of the appropriate mechanisms established by the Council and the sanctions Committee to address the consequences of the sanctions, namely, those affecting vulnerable groups or the health sector. Paragraphs 7 and 11 of the report are very clear in this respect. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the determination of the sanctions Committee on Libya to continue to pay special attention to all humanitarian issues arising under the relevant Security Council resolutions and to respond promptly to requests for humanitarian exceptions within the scope of its authority.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“And, obviously, they do not question the validity of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. My delegation thinks that the Council and the entire United Nations membership cannot, evidently, accept these claims by Libya. We all know that sanctions are a means of pressure to compel States to abide by international law and fulfil their obligations, as required by Security Council resolutions. But we also believe that these sanctions are hurting everyone in Libya, both economically and psychologically, and are not just targeted at those who are responsible for Libya's refusal to comply with Security Council demands. The report of the fact-finding mission sent to Libya by the Secretary-General, headed by Director-General Petrovsky - and we thank the Secretary-General for this initiative and Mr.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“15] We note that the British authorities have already indicated that they will accept international observation of the trial. Furthermore, we would like to point out that the human rights of the suspects are doubly guaranteed in a trial in Scotland, since a decision by a British court is subject to the control of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, under the European Convention on Human Rights. Based on the recent decisions of the International Court of Justice, Libya claims that the Security Council should suspend its own resolutions on this matter. We have carefully studied the Court's decisions and have come to the conclusion that these decisions change nothing on the substance of the matter. They merely address preliminary, procedural questions and do not decide on the merits of the case.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“In this respect, my delegation would like to make the following remarks. While we register and welcome the concern shown by the Libyan authorities for the human rights of the two suspects, we cannot accept the argument that a Scottish court does not offer guarantees of impartiality and fair trial. According to the conclusions of the report on the Scottish judicial system submitted by the representatives of the Secretary-General sent to Scotland, Mr. Dumbutshena and Mr. Schermers, "the accused would receive a fair trial under the Scottish judicial system. Their rights would be protected in accordance with international standards. The presence of United Nations and other international observers can be fully and easily accommodated." [S/1997/991, p.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“The crux of this question - which should not be seen as a dispute between Libya, on the one hand, and the United Kingdom and the United States of America, on the other - lies in the fact that Tripoli has so far refused to surrender the two Libyan citizens suspected of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 to a trial in a United Kingdom or a United States court, as demanded by the relevant Security Council resolutions. Therefore, this is a confrontation that pits Libya against the Security Council. We have considered all the arguments put forward by the Libyan authorities and, in particular, we listened attentively to the statement made here today by the Secretary of the General People's Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“Portugal supported this initiative from the very beginning. We believe that it is not only an effort to enhance the transparency of the working methods of the Council and its democratic exposure to the views of the general membership of our Organization. More importantly, we believe that it is also a way of contributing to a better general understanding of the matter under consideration. Furthermore, we also believe that it is an appropriate manner of allowing Libya itself to put forward its position before the Council as, according to the Charter, it is entitled to do.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“My delegation is very pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over our debate here today. Let me begin by paying my profound respects to the families of the victims of the bombings of the Pan Am and UTA flights, who are still waiting for justice to be done. We must not forget the reason why measures were imposed on Libya by the Security Council nor their goal of delivering justice to those directly affected by those horrendous acts. The Council measures remain in force because Libya has not yet complied with its obligations under the relevant Council resolutions by submitting to the appropriate jurisdiction the two individuals accused of those crimes. My delegation welcomes the fact that this problem is being discussed here at this open debate of the Security Council, permitting all United Nations Members to express their views on the matter.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“We hope this message of unity from the Council will open a new era of cooperation between the Iraqi Government and the United Nations, since we genuinely want the Iraqi nation to regain as soon as possible its full stature within the international community and the Iraqi people to see an end to their suffering.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“The objectives of this task - ensuring the inability of Iraq to use prohibited weapons of mass destruction - are clearly outlined in resolution 687 (1991). We should not forget that to achieve those objectives is to open the way to the lifting of the sanctions, which so dramatically affect the Iraqi people. Both these aspects are reaffirmed in the present draft resolution. In this context, the importance of the action taken by the Council the week before last in adopting resolution 1153 (1998), on the reinforcement of the humanitarian programme in Iraq, as recommended by the Secretary-General, should not be ignored.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“We now have a new opportunity to see that all relevant resolutions of the Security Council are finally fulfilled. We look forward to the rapid completion of the necessary procedures in order to allow United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to discharge their mandate. The unity of the Council in adopting this draft resolution will send a strong and unambiguous signal to Baghdad. The implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding obviously requires Iraq's full cooperation. We trust that Iraq will not fail to live up to its commitments. UNSCOM. and IAEA have a task to complete on behalf of the Council, and we want them to be able to do it rapidly and efficiently.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“The Council had encouraged the Secretary-General to go to Baghdad and try to achieve a diplomatic solution to the crisis in accordance with all relevant resolutions. It is now incumbent upon the Council to do its part, by endorsing the agreement reached by the Secretary-General in Baghdad. The expression of the Council's unanimous support for the Secretary-General's demarche is clearly reflected in the draft resolution that we have before us, which my delegation supports. In this draft resolution, the Council commends the initiative of the Secretary-General and endorses the Memorandum of Understanding. In welcoming this outcome, my delegation naturally expects that this Memorandum will be implemented as soon as possible. All sites in Iraq are now accessible to United Nations inspection.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“My delegation is pleased to see you, Sir, such a distinguished representative of your country, presiding over this meeting. We could not have a better start for our work this month under Gambian leadership. One week ago in Baghdad, the Secretary-General and the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq signed a Memorandum of Understanding which offered new perspectives for ending the crisis between Iraq and the United Nations. As the Secretary-General underlined, this is not just any type of agreement: the Iraqi leadership is committed to this agreement at its highest level, since it was negotiated by Mr. Kofi Annan directly with President Saddam Hussein. This remarkable diplomatic achievement averted war and immediately garnered the unanimous support of the members of the Council.”
1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source
“With its unprecedented scope it can definitely provide substantial relief to the needs of the Iraqi people, not just through a considerable increase in the required food and health supplies, but also by providing for the rehabilitation of basic infrastructures in Iraq. The unanimity of this Council around this draft resolution and the extended humanitarian programme it encompasses shows the resolve of the Council to improve the humanitarian situation of the Iraqi people. But it also conveys a clear positive signal at this very significant moment when the Secretary-General is in Baghdad. We fully back him and wish him complete success.”
1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source
“It provides a clear political endorsement of the actions envisaged in the new extended programme and, at the same time, allows for the necessary flexibility in its implementation, including adjustments that may be recommended by further studies to be made with the cooperation of the Iraqi authorities. The goals that we have to achieve with this draft resolution can be attained only with the cooperation of the Iraqi authorities. We praise the Secretary-General for having repeatedly sought that cooperation in his overall review of the humanitarian programme and the preparation of his report. Unfortunately, certain questions remain unanswered. We join the Secretary-General in his appeals to the Iraqi authorities to cooperate fully in the implementation of this programme.”
1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source
“This prompted my delegation to initiate immediately, upon the presentation of the reports, consultations with all Council members with a view to achieving agreement on a resolution giving the Council's full endorsement to the Secretary-General' s recommendations. These consultations clearly demonstrated the full commitment of all delegations to the humanitarian interests involved and the success of their cooperation in those endeavours. Many technical complexities had to be addressed. Others may still arise, or some elements may still need to be clarified. But we are confident that all the relevant questions are included in the text of this draft resolution.”
1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source
“The common objective was not only to provide for the continuation of the programme, but also to ensure its renovation by giving it a different and substantially increased humanitarian dimension. The draft resolution before us embodies the appropriate reaction of the Council to all these efforts, in particular to the innovative proposals contained in the comprehensive report submitted by the Secretary-General earlier this month, which we welcomed and which deserves our highest appreciation. As President of the Iraq sanctions committee, I have an acute sense of the serious humanitarian needs at stake and the obvious urgency of meeting them.”
1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source
“Barely one month and a half has elapsed since we adopted resolution 1143 (1997), in which the Council unanimously welcomed the intention of the Secretary-General to submit a supplementary report to find ways of improving the implementation of the humanitarian programme in Iraq. The Council expressed its willingness to consider an increase of the Iraqi resources funding the oil-for-food programme as needed to meet the priority humanitarian requirements of the Iraqi people. By the same resolution the 661 Committee was asked to present a report on the refining and clarifying of its working procedures. During this period major efforts were undertaken by the Secretary-General, the Secretariat, members of the Council and the 661 Committee to review all aspects of the humanitarian programme. Many complex technical aspects were involved.”
1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source
“The presence in MONUA of 352 Portuguese - the largest contingent after that of Zimbabwe - is a practical expression of the confidence Portugal has in a successful outcome of the peace process in Angola. We are ready to be patient in assisting the people of Angola to cross the bridge to stability, democracy and economic development. But we also have to point out that the Angolan Government, and UNITA in particular, must present us, in the next few weeks, with renewed proof of their true commitment to respect their mutual obligations. Full compliance with the new timetable would show us that commitment to peace.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“The comprehensive report requested by the Security Council in paragraph 3 of the draft resolution will be instrumental in this context, by assessing the implementation of the timetable agreed upon by the Government of Angola and UNITA and approved by the Joint Commission. The proposed continuation of the United Nations presence in Angola after April 30 fully deserves our agreement, and we look forward to studying carefully the preliminary recommendations in this regard that the Secretary-General will in time submit to the Security Council. Let me also seize this opportunity to pay tribute to the work that has been done, sometimes in very difficult circumstances, by the United Nations personnel, as well as to the tireless efforts of the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Maitre Alioune Beye.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“Similarly, demobilization has also been negatively affected by the lack of international support. Portugal believes that additional international assistance is required in order to enable the Angolan Government and UNITA to walk this last mile for peace. In this context, we would like to draw attention to paragraph 10 of the draft resolution, which urges the international community to provide assistance for demobilization and the social reintegration of ex- combatants, demining, the resettlement of displaced persons and the rehabilitation of the Angolan economy. Full cooperation with the 1998 consolidated inter-agency appeal for Angola, currently being finalized, would be equally important. Extending the mandate of MONUA along the lines proposed by the Secretary-General is a step in the right direction.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“The Portuguese Government fully shares the view of the Secretary-General, as stated in his latest report on the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), that this meeting could enhance mutual confidence and contribute significantly to the prospects for national reconciliation, reconstruction of the country and movement towards democracy. The victory of peace over war in Angola still depends, to a large extent, on the support of the international community. It is disappointing to know that the response to the 1997 consolidated inter-agency appeal for Angola generated only 44 per cent of the funds required. The same could be said about the fact that only 7 out of the 18 Angolan demining brigades are now operational, due to shortages of both equipment and funds from national and international sources.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“This type of behaviour is incompatible with its necessary transformation into a political party. On the part of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation, there is a responsibility to ensure that the rule of law reigns throughout Angola and that the fundamental principles of democratic societies, including human rights, are fully respected. This is vitally important in the long run, and is also essential to establish right away the climate of confidence and trust in Government that is required to overcome the culture of Violence that so many years of war have left behind in Angola. In this context, the long-awaited meeting in Angola between President Jose Eduardo dos Santos and Mr. Jonas Savimbi could be seen as a catalyst for the successful conclusion of the peace process.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“But the new timetable is nevertheless our best shot at trying to reinvigorate the peace process. Without the speedy completion of the remaining tasks, peace in Angola will not become a reality. The recipe for political stability in Angola is well known. On the part of UNITA, it is imperative that it facilitate the normalization of State administration in the areas it controls, including its headquarters in Andulo and Bailundo. UNITA must also transform Radio Vorgan into a non-partisan broadcasting facility, thus dismantling the remains of its propaganda-war machine. And last but not least, UNITA must demilitarize fully. Nothing short of this is acceptable. Portugal is therefore concerned by reports that UNITA continues to regroup its military elements in some areas of Angola.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“Portugal has been following recent developments in Angola with a sense of cautious optimism that was confirmed by the statement of the Permanent Representative of Angola. The new timetable for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol, approved by the Joint Commission on 9 January, should be a meaningful step towards the normalization of the political and military situation in Angola. However, it could be said that we should avoid holding overly high expectations, not only because of the difficult nature of the tasks which remain incomplete, but also because of the relatively short time in which they must be fulfilled. After all, we have to bear in mind that the Angolan peace process has proceeded far more slowly than had been expected three years ago, when the Lusaka Protocol was signed. That is the reality.”
1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source
“It is, above all, essential to ensure the true reconciliation of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the rule of law will replace the rule of war.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“We pay tribute to the High Representative, Mr. Carlos Westendorp, as well as to United Nations and other international personnel who are working hard to help bring lasting peace to Bosnia, often in dangerous, if not fatal, circumstances. Portugal regrets the loss of life in the helicopter crash of 17 September 1997. The efforts of the international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina have been significant, and we must not forget that, not too long ago, there was open fighting in Bosnia, and civilian populations were subjected to daily bombardments. The time for the withdrawal of the international community has not yet come. For now, the international community must remain in Bosnia and Herzegovina to help consolidate peace. This will permit the intensification of the process of economic reconstruction and development.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“Without an adequate security arrangement, however, the work of the United Nations and others in the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Peace Agreement will be compromised. This security arrangement is currently provided by SFOR. But an adequate security arrangement must be established after the end of SFOR's mandate in order to ensure the continuity of the international community's efforts in Bosnia. Portugal has over 60 personnel serving with the IPTF and over 300 serving with SFOR. We believe very strongly in the need for adequate security. The United Nations, in supporting the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Peace Agreement, also cooperates with the OSCE and with the High Representative. Their work, and that of others, is crucial to the process of consolidating peace in Bosnia.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“Furthermore, the implementation of the results of the municipal elections must be completed, and serious problems of local administration must be addressed. We welcome the conclusions of the Bonn Peace Implementation Conference, which built on the work of previous Peace Implementation Council meetings held in London and Sintra, in setting out very clearly what still needs to be done by the Bosnian parties. Taken with the Peace Agreement, they represent the blueprint for peace in Bosnia. And, as the Peace Implementation Council confirmed in Bonn, there is no alternative to the Peace Agreement. Therefore, the mandate of UNMIBH, and thus of the IPTF, should be extended so that it can continue its important work in the areas of police reform, as well as the other tasks entrusted to it and to the civilian unit of UNMIBH.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“In the final analysis, however, the international community's efforts in Bosnia will not amount to very much if the Bosnian parties themselves are not fully committed to peace and to cooperating fully with the United Nations, SFOR, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and other international organizations, as well as with each other. This is the only way to establish a self-sustaining peace in Bosnia. We urge the parties to make increased efforts to address inadequate progress, including in the following areas: the functioning of common institutions, the protection of human rights, the return of refugees, economic management and cooperation with the International Tribunal.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“The United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) and the International Police Task Force (IPTF) play a crucial role in the implementation of the Peace Agreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and it is clear that their tasks have been carried out effectively over the course of this last year. It is a difficult mission and a complex one, which also requires essential input from other international actors, in particular the Stabilization Force (SFOR) led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which provides the security environment necessary for the implementation of the Peace Agreement.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“Mr. Monteiro (Portugal) (interpretation from Spanish): Portugal and Costa Rica are both part of the Ibero-American family, and our two countries have been taking advantage of our presence in the Security Council to step up our cooperation. For this reason, it is with great pleasure that I see Mr. Fernando Naranjo Villalobos presiding over this meeting of the Security Council. (spoke in English) Considerable progress has been made in implementing peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The holding of municipal elections in September and the maintenance of an environment of security culminated a year of combined efforts by the international community to help the Bosnian people establish a long-lasting peace. But, while there has been progress, much still remains to be done.”
1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source
“The importance and urgency of attaining the aforementioned objectives should not, in our View, be subject to dispute or conflicting political opinions. We are confident that we will gather the cooperation of all interested parties.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“We strongly welcome the Secretary-General's initiatives to assist us in the search for adequate solutions that could improve the efficiency of this humanitarian operation. We look forward very positively to the recommendations and conclusions he will present at the end of January in his supplementary report. As Chairman of the Committee established by resolution 661 (1990), I can assure the Council that all Committee members will spare no effort to contribute to improving the methods of work of the Committee in order to expedite the approval of contracts and refine the overall mechanism to ensure the supply of goods. This can only be done in close coordination with the Secretariat and with the political support of this Council. We must not forget that no positive results can be achieved without the cooperation of the Iraqi authorities.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“The situation of children is especially distressing, since they are suffering all the effects of the current difficulties precisely when they most need all possible support for their physical and psychological development. Other vulnerable groups are also identified in the Secretary- General's report, and we hope they will be helped by specific programmes to meet their needs, designed in cooperation with the Iraqi authorities. Our intention is to state clearly that the task we face is to work on solutions that could produce rapid, positive results in these areas and for these groups. We can benefit from the experience and knowledge of the United Nations agencies in the field and other humanitarian actors. They have expertise and can advise us on the best way to achieve those results. We have an important task ahead of us.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“Funds are very important and irreplaceable, but also important, in our view, is how best they can be used to achieve the expected goals. It is necessary to face the problems as a whole, understand their complexity and find ways to solve the difficulties rapidly, while always bearing in mind the objective we want to pursue and the human dimension of the programme. As important as increasing the funds is achieving the desired result: the alleviation of the suffering of the Iraqi people. The serious nutrition and health problems clearly identified in the Secretary-General's report are realities that we must rapidly attack with adequate measures. These are crucial aspects of the day-to-day life endured by the Iraqis. The Council should address these questions, looking particularly at the plight of the most vulnerable groups in Iraq.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“The draft resolution we have before us, which my delegation fully supports, is not just a simple renewal of Security Council resolutions 986 (1995) and 1111 (1997). While addressing specific aspects, in order to allow for a smoother transition to the next phase of its implementation, the draft represents a decisive step in humanitarian operations in Iraq. It clearly states the Council's intention to avoid further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in that country, and to find ways of meeting more efficiently and adequately the priority humanitarian requirements of the Iraqi people. My delegation strongly supports these objectives, as well as an increase in the amount of oil sales permitted. But it is not only a question of increasing the amount of oil revenues.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source
“This will allow the withdrawal of UNPREDEP to be adequately prepared for, and will give the Secretary- General time to look at all the possible options for replacing that Force. We look forward to receiving his recommendations on what type of international presence would be most appropriate after the expiration of UNPREDEP'S mandate. As a sponsor of the resolution before the Council, Portugal will of course be voting in favour of it. As a contributor of personnel to UNPREDEP, Portugal would like to pay tribute to all the military and civilian personnel of UNPREDEP, and thank them for their commitment and hard work.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“We must keep in mind that UNPREDEP also plays an important role internally due to the fact that it has the confidence and support of all ethnic and political forces. This valuable contribution should not be jeopardized. According to the Secretary-General, there is a need to observe the effectiveness of UNPREDEP following the reduction of the military component pursuant to Security Council resolution 1110 (1997). Furthermore, the severe winter conditions of the region make it difficult to downsize further the mission before the spring of 1998. Taking all these considerations into account, Portugal supports the extension of the mandate of UNPREDEP, as recommended by the Secretary -General, but for a longer final period of almost nine months.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“As just underlined by the two previous speakers, the representatives of Germany and Italy, the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) has performed its mandate with remarkable effectiveness and success, preventing the spillover of conflict into the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia from other parts of that volatile region. Now that its tasks have been largely fulfilled, we fully support the Secretary- General's intention to elaborate the next strategy for UNPREDEP and to design an appropriate and effective successor arrangement. Above all, those efforts will seek to maintain the stability afforded by UNPREDEP. Continued uncertainty, particularly instability in Kosovo, as well as elsewhere in the region, makes it necessary to proceed with caution in the replacement of UNPREDEP.”
1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to pay tribute to the positive role played by the personnel of the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti (UNTMIH) and their Governments, and also to the United States and Canada for their positive roles in ensuring the success of the Mission so far. Finally, I would also like to express a special word of commendation for the role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Haiti.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“We therefore believe that it is of the utmost importance to maintain for a period of one year, until 30 November 1998, the presence of the United Nations, as the present draft resolution foresees. As requested recently by President Preval, the new Mission will continue to help the Government of Haiti professionalize its police force. In this context, we urge Haiti's authorities to pursue their efforts to form a public force respectful of legality, and also to pursue their efforts to revitalize Haiti's justice system, to which the Permanent Representative of Haiti referred earlier.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“A continued commitment, in particular from the international financial institutions and other United Nations agencies, is necessary to promote a successful and sustainable development that will underpin political stability in the country. We want to help Haitians build up a country where democracy and progress will be a reality. That can be achieved only if the rule of law and respect for human rights are ensured. The Secretary-General' 5 latest report underlines that, despite some progress, the Haitian National Police has not reached the level of professionalization required to tackle successfully the various problems in daily activities. In fact, a self-sustained and fully functioning police force is essential to ensure a secure and stable environment, economic rehabilitation and the consolidation of democracy in Haiti.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“Portugal is a sponsor of the draft resolution before the Council on the constitution of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPON UH). Despite some progress, serious problems persist in Haiti that require the continuation of the assistance of the United Nations. We are concerned about the continuation of violence and unrest, the difficult economic situation, the high level of unemployment, the rising cost of living and the slow pace of change in Haiti. Given the fact that elections are due to take place in November 1998, the period ahead will be of crucial importance for the consolidation of democracy and national reconstruction. For that reason, comprehensive and sustained long-term assistance by the international community is vitally important.”
1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source
“The CIS peacekeeping forces in Tajikistan, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Mission, and the States and organizations in the Contact Group have played a crucial role in the international efforts to help peace gain a foothold in Tajikistan. We would like to add our voice to the tributes paid to Mr. Gerd Merrem, and to the men and women of UNMOT and of the United Nations agencies and programmes who are working in Tajikistan under such perilous conditions. Portugal is pleased to join the consensus in adopting the draft resolution.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source
“We stress that it is the responsibility of the parties to ensure that unarmed United Nations personnel are not put in harm's way, especially when they are striving to help the Tajik people. In this context, we welcome the agreement to form a joint Government/UTO security unit to escort and protect UNMOT, and we urge its rapid establishment. Also important in this regard is the decision by the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to authorize its peacekeeping forces in Tajikistan to provide security to the United Nations on request. While it is the responsibility of the parties to ensure the safety and security of United Nations personnel in Tajikistan, this decision by the CIS provides an important back-up for their protection.”
1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source