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1. “I should like to draw the attention of the Council to the following documents: §&/25355, letter dated 28 February 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council;S/25356, letter dated 22 February 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/25385, note verbale dated 8 March 1993 from the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 10 March 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Senegal to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/25401.”

   1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3183 (1993) · source

2. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in response to the requests contained in letters dated 4 March 1993 addressed to the President of the Security Council from the Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations, document 8/25363, and the Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, document S/25371. Members of the Council have before them document S/25400, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

   1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3183 (1993) · source

3. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Rwanda, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Munyampeta (Rwanda) took a place at the Council table.”

   1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3183 (1993) · source

4. “I thank the representative of Hungary for the kind words he addressed to me. There are no further names on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda, The meeting rose at 6.20 p.m.”

   1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

5. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has therefore been adopted unanimously as resolution 811 (1993). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

   1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

6. “I thank the representative of Cape Verde for his kind words addressed to me. I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document $/25399. A_vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Djibouti, France, Hungary, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela”

   1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

7. “If I hear no objection, I shall take it that that is the case. There being no objection, it is so decided. Before putting the draft resolution to the vote, I shall call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

   1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

8. “I should like to draw the attention of members of the Council to the following documents: 8&/25271, letter dated 9 February 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; §$/25236, letter dated 3 February 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; document 8/25304, letter dated 17 February 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; and 8/25389 and S/25390, letters dated 9 March 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it.”

   1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

9. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/25399, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

   1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

10. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Angola, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Van Dunem "Mbinda" (Angola) took a place at the Council table.”

    1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

11. “For New Zealand, the unanimity of the Council in the adoption of this resolution is a reaffirmation that the peace process for Cambodia has the fuil support of the international community which this Council represents. That is a timely contribution that the United Nations Security Council can offer towards the success of the elections that are to be held in May and the formation of the Cambodian Government which is to follow. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.35 p.m.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

12. “The key elements in the resolution, as we see them, are: the momentum towards the elections, which has already been demonstrated in the gains that have been made in the implementation of the peace process, - must be maintained; the obligation upon UNTAC and all the Cambodian parties to ensure that the election campaign is conducted in a neutral political environment, with fair access to the media by all parties; the complete cessation by all Cambodian parties of acts of violence, threats and intimidation, as well as offensive military activity; the necessity that the elections be free and fair and certified as such by the United Nations; the recognition that it is the Cambodians themselves who bear the real responsibility for the peace process and their future, including the Preparation of a constitution and the subsequent establishment of a Government for all Cambodia; and it is axiomatic that the safety and security of UNTAC personnel must be respected - UNTAC personnel must be permitted to perform their mandate without interference.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

13. “New Zealand welcomes the fact that all Council members have voted in favour of the resolution and that there is therefore general agreement on the situation now prevailing in Cambodia and on the steps to be taken to move the peace process ahead.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

14. “This will be even more important as, with the support of all Cambodian parties, the peace process and the United Nations involvement in it come to an end, The task assigned to the United Nations in Cambodia is novel, innovative and onerous. It is not altogether surprising, therefore, that events have not proceeded as smoothly as had been originally hoped. None the less, the progress that has been made in the fulfilment of the Paris Agreements and the Council's earlier resolutions on Cambodia is, New Zealand believes, significant and, as is reflected in the resolution we have just adopted, should be endorsed by the Security Council.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

15. “I should now like to make a brief statement in my capacity as representative of New Zealand. New Zealand welcomes the adoption of this resolution by the Council, Cambodia is of special importance to the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, and it is thus an issue to which New Zealand attaches great weight. The discharge of the United Nations role in Cambodia involves the participation of a very large number of countries, including many which are not at present Council members. The Council's management of the peace process on behalf of the United Nations must accordingly, in our view, take account of the perspectives of the wider membership, especially those countries with personnel in Cambodia.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

16. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has therefore been adopted unanimously as resolution 810 (1993). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting. Let me join those who have”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

17. “I thank the representative of China for the kind words he addressed to me. I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/25376. A_ vote was taken by show of hands. In_ favour: Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Djibouti, France, Hungary, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

18. “I should like to draw the attention of members of the Council to the following additional documents: §/25133, letter dated 20 January 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Singapore to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/25366, letter dated 4 March 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that that is the case. There being no objection, it is so decided. Before putting the draft resolution to the vote, I shall call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

19. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Security Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 792 (1992), which is contained in document S/25289. Members of the Council also have before them document §/25376, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

20. “"The Security Council remains seized of the matter and is ready to meet at any moment to consider further action." The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 8.55 p.m.”

    1993-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3180 (1993) · source

21. “"The Security Council further demands that the Bosnian Serb side, as well as all other parties, refrain from taking any action which might endanger the lives and well-being of the inhabitants of eastern Bosnia, particularly in the areas near the town of Cerska, and that all concerned allow the unimpeded access of humanitarian relief supplies throughout the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially humanitarian access to the besieged cities of eastern Bosnia, and permit the evacuation of the wounded. "Having determined in the relevant resolutions that this situation constitutes a threat to international peace and security, the Security Council insists that these steps must be taken immediately. "The Security Council also requests the Secretary-General to take immediate steps to increase UNPROFOR's presence in eastern Bosnia.”

    1993-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3180 (1993) · source

22. “"The Security Council demands that the leaders of all the parties to the conflict in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina remain fully engaged in New York in a sustained effort with the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia to reach quickly a fair and workable settlement. In this connection, the Security Council also demands that all sides immediately cease all forms of military action throughout the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, cease acts of violence against civilians, comply with their previous commitments, including the cease-fire, and redouble their efforts to settle the conflict.”

    1993-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3180 (1993) · source

23. “It is appalled that even as peace talks are continuing attacks by Serb paramilitary units, including, reportedly, the killings of innocent civilians, continue in eastern Bosnia. In this connection, the Security Council is particularly concerned about the fall of the town of Cerska and the imminent fall of neighbouring villages. The Security Council demands that the killings and atrocities must stop and reaffirms that those guilty of crimes against international humanitarian law will be held individually responsible by the world community.”

    1993-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3180 (1993) · source

24. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda, The Security Council is meeting in response to the requests contained in letters dated 3 March 1993 from the Permanent Representatives of the United States of America and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, documents $/25353 and §/25358, respectively. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council, recalling all its relevant resolutions and Statements, expresses its grave concern at and condemns the continuing unacceptable military attacks in eastern Bosnia and the resulting deterioration in the humanitarian situation in that region.”

    1993-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3180 (1993) · source

25. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Sacirbey (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a place at the Council table.”

    1993-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3180 (1993) · source

26. “I thank the representative of Venezuela for the kind ords he addressed to me. There are no further names on the list of speakers. The Security Council aS thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the jenda. The meeting rose at 4.40 p.m.”

    1993-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3179 (1993) · source

27. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has therefore been adopted unanimously as resolution 809 (1993). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    1993-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3179 (1993) · source

28. “In favour: Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Djibouti, France, Hungary, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela”

    1993-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3179 (1993) · source

29. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on the agenda, The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara, which is contained in document 8/25170. Members of the Council also have before them document S/25340, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it, Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    1993-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3179 (1993) · source

30. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of March, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of all the members of the Council, to my predecessor, His Excellency Ambassador Ahmed Snoussi, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations, for the services he rendered to the Council as its President during February. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to him for all his work and for the great diplomatic skill, unfailing courtesy and good humour that he was able ta bring to the conduct of the Council's business last month. We thank him very much. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted. THE SITUATION CONCERNING WESTERN SAHARA REPORT BY THE SECRETARY~GENERAL (S/25170)”

    1993-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3179 (1993) · source

31. “We believe that it is absolutely essential that the Council, having taken this significant decision today, proceed with purpose and resolve to translate the decision into practical and effective results on the basis of the Secretary-General's proposal; in our opinion, the momentum must not be allowed to diminish.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

32. “It is indeed a momentous decision that the Council has taken this morning. We owe a great deal, Mr. President, to your skill and purpose in getting the resolution adopted. Our decision has not been taken lightly. No one can deny the enormity of the crimes, of which previous speakers have spoken very eloquently. No one can deny the deep significance of the issues that must guide the Council in its follow-up to its decision today. New Zealand has long supported the principle of international criminal Jurisdiction. Therefore, we stand ready with others to offer a contribution to the Secretary-General's upcoming important work on the basis of which the Council will take a decision about the further vital matter of the actual tribunal machinery for the territory of the former Republic of Yugoslavia.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

33. “New zealand thus fully supports the endeavours of the Organization towards achieving the rapid and complete fulfilment of the Bicesse Accords. New Zealand will vote for this draft resolution. We believe it sends a clear message to the protagonists in the fighting that they must stop immediately. Just as important, it reaffirms to the great majority of Angolans who are desperate for peace in their country that the rest of the world is concerned to assist the process towards peace.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

34. “New Zealand believes that it is vital for the restoration of peace and further political progress in Angola that UNITA abide by the election results and participate positively in the institutions that have been established as a consequence of the elections, The draft resolution before the Council makes very clear that, while the regrettable situation in Angola necessitates a redeployment of United Nations forces - UNAVEM II - to Luanda and possibly to a limited number of other provincial centres, this is a temporary adjustment that can in no way be interpreted as a lessening of the United Nations commitment to Angola. For its part, New Zealand has already indicated to the Secretary-General its willingness to consider further commitments to UNAVEM II upon the renewal of the mandate.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

35. “Thank you, Mr. President, for your welcome earlier to New Zealand as a new member of the Council. We are indeed fortunate, Sir, to take our place at this table under your wise chairmanship, and we salute you. New Zealand deplores the renewed hostilities in Angola. The tragic loss of lives that is occurring is unnecessary and unacceptable. We join with the other members of the Council therefore and with the rest of the international community to urge the parties involved to effect an immediate cease-fire and to pursue peaceful political dialogue. Democratic elections took place in Angola in September 1992. Those elections were declared to have been free and fair by a representative of the Organization. It is not acceptable that UNITA should reject the results of those elections.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source