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1. “It also dispatched a substantial number of supervisors and monitors to the municipal elections held under the supervision of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in September this year and has also provided long-term advisers to the High Representative. Japan is doing so in the conviction that genuine peace and reconciliation in Bosnia should certainly be achievable and that the Peace Agreement should provide the only path towards that end. Regrettably, however, we cannot but recognize that progress in the implementation of the Peace Agreement, especially in its civilian aspects, has not kept pace with the expectations of the international community. Bosnia and Herzegovina is still without even a common flag, a common symbol, a common currency and a common passport.”

   1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source

2. “I must emphasize that the United Nations presence is making important contributions in other areas as well, such as human rights monitoring, demining and assisting the smooth conduct of elections. And it is difficult to find words that can adequately express the appreciation we have for the valuable work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in promoting the return of refugees and displaced persons. The Government of Japan fully supports the Open City initiative set out by the UNHCR. Japan has made significant contributions to the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Within this year alone, Japan has pledged over $190 million in the fields of economic reconstruction, humanitarian and refugee assistance, elections and other peace implementation activities.”

   1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source

3. “My delegation therefore fully supports the draft resolution which is currently under consideration by the Security Council and which purports to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the IPTF. In this conjunction, my delegation would like to stress the continued importance of the security arrangements currently provided by the multinational Stabilization Force for the activities of the IPTF. Taking this opportunity, I should like to mention that the Government of Japan welcomes the announcement made today by President Clinton of the United States that the United States will in principle take part in an international military presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina beyond June 1998.”

   1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source

4. “The basic tasks of the IPTF, such as monitoring the activities of the local police forces, restructuring and training them, promoting freedom of movement and investigating human rights abuse cases, are essential to the building of a multiethnic, multicultural and democratic society in Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation heartily applauds the efforts and dedication of all the unarmed men and women who are serving with the IPTF under very difficult, and quite frequently dangerous, circumstances in post-war Bosnia. Indeed, the role of the IPTF is a key factor in the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Peace Agreement.”

   1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source

5. “Before I address the item before the Security Council this afternoon, permit me to offer my heartfelt welcome and deep respect to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, Mr. Fernando Naranjo Villalobos. In the name of the delegation of Japan, and also as a personal friend of yours, Sir, I wish to say how happy I am to see you preside over us in the chair of the presidency of this Council today. Bosnia and Herzegovina is about to enter the third year of the implementation of the Dayton/Paris Peace Agreement and the last phase of the consolidation period. During the past two years, the United Nations presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been doing an excellent job in promoting the peace process. I would like especially to stress the significant role played by the International Police Task Force (IPTF).”

   1997-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3842 (1997) · source

6. “It has been providing this cooperation, amounting to more than $50 million dollars, in such forms as assistance for economic structural reform, food aid, assistance for food production and planning and technical assistance for road construction. In extending this assistance, it has been Japan's intention to assist in the process of economic development and democratization to be promoted by the Government and people of Haiti. This is an endeavor that must remain a matter of great interest to all of us in the international community. For all these reasons, Japan will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”

   1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

7. “In particular, my delegation cannot but express its grave concern about the fact that the country has been without a functioning Government since the Prime Minister resigned in June. For the democratization process to proceed, it is essential that the political parties put aside their differences and agree to engage in cooperation for an effective Government without further delay. Recognizing that the stability of Haiti is important to the stability of the Caribbean region and, indeed, to the Latin American region as a whole, Japan contributed $3 million dollars in March 1995 to the United Nations trust fund for the establishment of the Haitian police. This is in addition to the cooperation it has extended to Haiti in the three years since the democratic Government was established.”

   1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

8. “Japan thus supports the establishment of a United Nations police mission in Haiti, or MIPONUH, as referred to in the addendum to the Secretary-General's report. We owe a special debt of gratitude to those countries that have contributed to UNTMIH for their willingness to make their personnel, equipment and other supplies available to this new follow-on force. The role of a civilian police force can be truly effective only if there is a credible judicial system in place. In this context, the delay in the establishment of such a judicial system in Haiti is a matter of acute concern. Japan calls upon the Government of Haiti to work in good faith to revitalize the system of justice as expeditiously as possible. Other grave problems remain.”

   1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

9. “With the assistance and support provided by the United Nations civilian police element, including the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti (UNTMIH), certain improvements have been made in the professionalization of the Haitian National Police. I wish to take this opportunity to express the appreciation of the Government of Japan for the contributions which this international effort has made to the rehabilitation process in Haiti. Despite these improvements, Japan recognizes that the international community must continue to support the training and professionalization of the Haitian National Police to ensure that it is capable of maintaining law and order throughout society and to nurture the democratization process.”

   1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

10. “Despite these efforts, Iraq continues to refuse to resume full cooperation with UNSCOM. Instead, Iraqi authorities are suggesting unacceptable preconditions for its resumption of cooperation with UNSCOM. and for its compliance with the relevant resolutions. Such Iraqi actions are a challenge to the authority of the Security Council, as well as to the international community. Under these circumstances, the Security Council, acting in unity and with firmness, is going to declare that this Iraqi position is unacceptable. The Council demands that the Iraqi Government cooperate immediately and unconditionally with UNSCOM. Japan joins all the other members of the Council in support of this draft resolution. In conclusion, Japan calls on the Government of Iraq to accede to this united voice of the international community.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

11. “This is a cause for grave concern on our part. The Security Council must address the issue of the Iraqi decision to impose conditions on its cooperation with UNSCOM. with the utmost seriousness, in particular because the issue concerns the programme of the elimination of weapons of mass destruction from Iraqi soil and directly affects peace and security in the region. In the course of the recent repeated cases of Iraqi non- cooperation with UNSCOM, which has continued since June, Iraq has been given ample time to accept the Council's just and unequivocal demand that it cooperate immediately and unconditionally with UN SCOM. Iraq had been offered a chance to rescind its decision of 29 October when the Secretary-General dispatched three envoys to Baghdad last week.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

12. “personnel of a certain nationality from field activities is totally unacceptable from the standpoint of ensuring the effective execution of UNSCOM's mandate and in the light of Article 100 of the Charter of the United Nations. Also, Iraq's position on the aircraft operating on behalf of UNSCOM. cannot be accepted. What is more, the letter dated 5 November 1997 from the Executive Chairman of UN SCOM. [8/1997/851] states that Iraq had moved dual-use equipment subject to monitoring by UNSCOM. without the required prior notification and had apparently tampered with UNSCOM's monitoring cameras. As indicated by the Executive Chairman of UNSCOM, Ambassador Butler, such acts might prejudice the future long-term monitoring capabilities of the Special Commission and of the International Atomic Energy Agency.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

13. “Other countries, both within and outside the Council, as well as the Secretary-General through the dispatch of his three envoys, have also endeavoured to persuade Iraq to rescind its decision. It is most regrettable that Iraq has to this day not rescinded its decision of 29 October. The Security Council pronounced its unequivocal and united position through the presidential statement of 29 October 1997 [S/PRST/ 1997/49] that the Iraqi decision of 29 October is unacceptable. It demanded that Iraq cooperate fully with UNSCOM. in accordance with the relevant resolutions, and without any conditions or restrictions. The exclusion of UNSCOM.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

14. “Let me begin by stating the fundamental position of Japan that it is Japan's sincere wish to see Iraq immediately and unconditionally comply with all the relevant resolutions of the Security Council so that Iraq can resume normal relations with the international community. It is for this reason that Japan, after the Iraqi decision on 29 October to impose conditions on its cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM), has made a series of diplomatic efforts in Tokyo, in Paris and in New York to persuade Iraq to comply fully with the relevant Security Council resolutions. But Iraq has not responded positively to these efforts by Japan.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

15. “Japan, for its part, will explore ways to offer possible support and assistance in these efforts, carefully weighing the developments in the country. In closing, Sir, I should like once again, on behalf of my Government, to pay tribute to the Secretary-General, to his Special Representative, Maitre Alioune Blondin Beye, to the personnel of MONUA and to the three observer States for their untiring efforts to promote peace and stability in Angola.”

    1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

16. “My delegation is in agreement with the Secretary- General's assessment that the presence of MONUA continues to be essential at this critical stage in the peace process and that the security situation in Angola calls for the continued deployment of United Nations troops there. Japan therefore supports his recommendation to extend the mandate of MONUA for three months, until 31 January 1998, and to postpone the withdrawal of United Nations military armed units until the end of November. For all these reasons, Japan will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. The international community will continue to monitor closely the actions of the Government of Angola and UNITA and to assist them in their efforts to fulfil their commitments to the peace process.”

    1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

17. “While UNITA has been the main focus of criticism for reneging on its commitments, it should also be noted that the Government of Angola is likewise called upon to meet its obligations in order to advance the peace process and to cooperate with MONUA. In addition, Japan joins others in urging both Angolan parties to agree on the date and venue of the long-awaited meeting in Angola between President dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi. This would contribute greatly to the achievement of lasting stability. Also on this occasion, Japan wishes to express its grave concern regarding the presence of Angolan armed elements in the Republic of the Congo, as reported by the Secretariat. Japan joins in the call to be made by the President of the Security Council on all foreign forces to withdraw immediately from the Republic of the Congo.”

    1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

18. “In the light of these developments, the Council thus decided by resolution 1130 (1997) that the coming into force of the measures specified in resolution 1127 (1997) should be postponed for another month. Now it appears, however, that that hope has not been realized. UNITA has not responded to the call of the international community, offering only at the eleventh hour to take limited measures. This time, the Council has no choice but to apply the sanctions. Japan attaches great importance to ensuring that these sanctions be effective. The cooperation of neighbouring States is essential in this regard. UNITA should be reminded that the Security Council is ready to review the measures it is now imposing or to consider additional measures, depending on the steps UNITA takes in the coming days to meet its obligations.”

    1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

19. “In its resolution 1127 (1997) of 28 August, the Security Council made it clear that the serious difficulties in the peace process are mainly the result of delays by UNITA in the implementation of its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol. Despite repeated calls by the Security Council, UNITA had been failing to fulfil its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol. Therefore, the Council decided in that resolution that all States should take the necessary measures specified therein, unless UNITA took concrete and irreversible steps to comply with all its obligations within a one-month period. The measures which UNITA did take or promised to take towards the end of September, belated and insufficient though they were, nevertheless provided reason to hope that it would at last live up to its obligations in the peace process.”

    1997-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3827 (1997) · source

20. “My delegation understands the purport of these paragraphs to be requiring Iraq to cooperate fully with UNSCOM, in form as well as in substance, and to give immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to its officials and other persons under its authority for interviews, so that UNSCOM. can exercise all its rights as an essential precondition for discharging its mandate. In the view of my delegation, this draft resolution is an essential response needed in order for the Council to maintain its authority and to carry out its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is for this reason that Japan is co-sponsoring this draft resolution.”

    1997-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3826 (1997) · source

21. “An approach building upon and following upon what the Council agreed in resolution 1115 (1997) is needed, so that the Council may bring about the compliance of Iraq with its obligations. Based on this approach, Japan is in support of the direction in which the Security Council will now be moving in adopting this draft resolution. In particular, my delegation notes that paragraphs 6 and 7 of the draft resolution are essential elements which seek to bring Iraq to resuming full cooperation with UNSCOM. as soon as possible. It is our sincere hope that Iraq will review its position and cooperate unconditionally with UNSCOM.”

    1997-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3826 (1997) · source

22. “With this point in mind, my delegation, together with other like- minded delegations, has actively participated in our efforts to produce a draft resolution that reflects this common position of the international community. Our efforts have been directed to produce a draft resolution which could command the unified position of the Security Council. With all the efforts exerted in the Council in good faith, however, there is a limit beyond which we cannot go in deference to the points of principle involved. Simply to repeat condemnations which have been issued in the past for dealing with past incidents will, in the view of my delegation, not be sufficient in the light of the gravity of the situation.”

    1997-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3826 (1997) · source

23. “The Council should insist upon its demand that Iraq allow the Special Commission immediate, unconditional, unrestricted access to any site which the Commission wishes to inspect. This issue should not be looked at as a mere technicality of Violations of the sanctions regime against Iraq. As my delegation stated at the time of the adoption of resolution 1115 (1997) on 21 June, what is at issue is the most serious question of how to prevent the development of weapons of mass destruction, an issue of the utmost concern to all of us in the Security Council involved in the problem of peace and stability in the region. It is important for the international community, through the decision of the Security Council, to demonstrate its position of principle on this situation.”

    1997-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3826 (1997) · source

24. “Regrettably, the latest report submitted by Ambassador Richard Butler, Executive Chairman of UNSCOM, makes it clear that there has been a continued series of Iraqi non-cooperation in this respect, representing attempts on the part of the Iraqi authorities not to comply with the provisions of resolution 1115 (1997) to allow UNSCOM. the rights of inspection under the mandate of the Council. While my delegation takes note of the progress achieved by the Special Commission - as set out in the latest report of the Executive Chairman (S/ 1997/774) - towards the elimination of Iraq's programme of weapons of mass destruction, it is most important that the Security Council make its determination abundantly clear to ensure full cooperation by Iraq with all its obligations under all previous relevant resolutions.”

    1997-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3826 (1997) · source

25. “On 21 June this year the Security Council adopted resolution 1115 (1997), in the face of Iraq's non-cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM), condemning the repeated refusal of the Iraqi authorities to allow access to sites designated by the Commission. Specifically, the resolution expressed in paragraph 6 the firm intention of the Security Council - unless the Special Commission advised the Council that Iraq was in substantial compliance with the provisions of that resolution - to impose additional measures on those categories of Iraqi officials responsible for the non-compliance.”

    1997-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3826 (1997) · source

26. “The draft resolution addresses this point in two ways: first, by requesting that appropriate exceptions be made for humanitarian reasons and, secondly, by calling upon ECOWAS, the various agencies of the United Nations and other organizations to endeavour to make appropriate arrangements for the delivery of humanitarian assistance. It is hoped that through the implementation of these provisions the negative impact of the sanctions on the civilian population will be kept to a minimum. We look forward to the Secretary-General's report on the situation in Sierra Leone and will be interested in its evaluation of the humanitarian conditions there. In view of the elements that I have enumerated as being essential, Japan deems the contents of the draft resolution before us to be appropriate. Japan will therefore support this draft resolution.”

    1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source

27. “I wish to recall that the purpose of these measures is not to punish the junta for the sake of punishment. It is an attempt on the part of the Security Council to uphold the principles involved. The measures are intended as a means of prevailing upon the military regime to listen to the voice of the international community and to heed the calls of the Security Council to make way for the democratically elected Government of Sierra Leone and thereby restore the constitutional order in that country. At the same time, Japan is acutely aware of the possibility that the sanctions restricting the sale and supply of petroleum and petroleum products may cause further hardship to the people of Sierra Leone.”

    1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source

28. “I should also like to convey Japan's support for the mediation efforts of the United Nations, as well as for the endeavours of the Secretary-General's newly appointed Special Envoy, Mr. Francis Okelo. It is most regrettable that the junta has not responded with all the earnestness that is required to these calls for dialogue. Japan calls upon the military leaders to take upon themselves the responsibility for resolving the crisis and to participate in good faith in an effort to bring about a just resolution of the current abnormal situation. Since the junta has been consistently turning a deaf ear to the voice of the international community, this Council is now obliged to address the situation by taking concrete measures, as provided for in the draft resolution before us.”

    1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source

29. “The junta has been persistently ignoring the voice of the international community as reflected in the three statements that the President of the Security Council has issued since the coup. The junta is strongly urged to take immediate steps to relinquish power and to restore constitutional order in Sierra Leone. I should like to reiterate Japan's support for the efforts of members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other States of the region to resolve the crisis in Sierra Leone. In this context, I wish to express my Government's appreciation for the steadfast and tireless efforts of ECOWAS to engage the junta in dialogue and to search for a peaceful end to the crisis in Sierra Leone.”

    1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source

30. “More than four months have passed since the democratically elected Government of Sierra Leone was overthrown by the junta led by Major Johnny Koroma, flagrantly violating the framework established in the Abidjan Agreement, and putting in jeopardy the peace process in Sierra Leone, which had been so assiduously worked out by the international community. Japan once again condenms this act. Japan expresses its grave concern about the threat to international peace and security in the region that this act of violence against the constitutional order has brought about, as well as about the violence and human rights violations committed against the civilian population and foreigners, the humanitarian consequences of the coup and the interference in the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”

    1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source

31. “In particular, the appreciation of my Government goes to Italy, which played the leading role in this operation, and to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and its Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, as well as to the other international organizations. It is now incumbent upon all of us in the international community to offer our cooperation to the Government and the people of Albania in their endeavour to restore stability, foster democracy and promote development in their own country, Albania.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

32. “It does so in the hope that the Albanian people themselves have learned from the latest unfortunate events a valuable lesson in democracy and in the market economic system. After all, it goes without saying that the primary responsibility for the normalization process in Albania lies with the Albanian people themselves. It is the conviction of Japan that they will make their best efforts to achieve durable stability and development. I should like to conclude my statement by conveying the profound gratitude of the Government of Japan to those parties that have contributed to the success of the multinational protection force.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

33. “My Government urges the Government of Albania to embark on this task without delay, basing it on the advice of the relevant international bodies such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. I should particularly like to stress in this regard the importance of the reform of the financial system, in View of the recent experience in which the disturbances in Albania were ignited by the collapse of pyramid investment schemes. Japan has been assisting the economic development of Albania since before the recent disturbances. It has also made a financial contribution to the electoral process. My Government is committed to continuing to offer appropriate assistance to Albania.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

34. “The security situation in the country is as yet less than satisfactory: vast stockpiles of weapons still remain in the hands of the local population and violence by armed gangs is rampant. I should like to emphasize in this context that the restoration of law and order is also a prerequisite for attracting reconstruction assistance from the international community. It is also incumbent upon the Government of Albania to draw up its own blueprint containing concrete economic measures for the reconstruction of the country as expeditiously as possible. The presentation of such a blueprint will, I believe, go a long way towards redeeming Albania's credibility in the eyes of the international community.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

35. “Although a limited number of unfortunate incidents were observed during the electoral process, my Government is of the view that the election may be deemed as acceptable, given the prevailing circumstances. It represents a very important step forward towards restoring the political, economic and social order of Albania. The Government of Japan welcomes the formation of the new Government of Albania and hopes that the new Government, in cooperation with all the parties involved, will succeed in normalizing the situation in the country. At this juncture, the most urgent task of the new Government, in my View, is the restoration of law and order throughout the country.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

36. “I wish to note that this operation also constitutes an important precedent of a militarily and politically coordinated multinational action under Chapter VII of the Charter, providing a comprehensive framework to deal with a humanitarian crisis in one country, thus preventing the spillover of the crisis which might affect peace and security in the broader region. Thanks to these efforts by the multinational protection force and by other international organizations, as well as to the constructive activities of non- governmental organizations, the humanitarian situation in Albania has improved significantly. Particularly noteworthy is the parliamentary election held in June, which was followed by the establishment of the new political leadership.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

37. “During the Security Council's initial deliberation on the authorization of the force in March of this year, Japan stressed that it was important that the Security Council, in authorizing peacekeeping activities by forces not under the direct command and control of the United Nations, proceed with utmost care and prudence so as to ensure that their operations were conducted in accordance with the letter and the spirit of the Charter and strictly within the mandate authorized by the Security Council. I am happy to state that the current operations of the multinational protection force have been carried out in full accord with this basic position stated by my Government.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

38. “At the outset, I wish to state that the delegation of Japan is pleased to see the successful completion of the mandate of the multinational protection force in Albania. Taking advantage of this felicitous occasion, I wish to offer some comments on behalf of the Government of Japan. First of all, I wish to commend all those involved in the multinational protection force during the past four and half months. In the view of the Government of Japan, the multinational protection force has done an excellent job in facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance and in creating a secure environment for the activities of international organizations in Albania. It is gratifying that the task of the force has been smoothly accomplished in close cooperation with the Albanian authorities and the international organizations concerned.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

39. “In closing, I should like to express the sincere appreciation of Japan to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Maitre Blondin Beye, as well as to the Secretary-General himself, for their tireless efforts exerted on behalf of the Angolan peace process. We earnestly hope that Maitre Beye will continue to play an indispensable role as the Chairman of the Joint Commission.”

    1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source

40. “This is in addition to assistance that we provided earlier for the removal of landmines and the repatriation and resettlement of Angolan refugees. In so doing, we hope that other donor countries will likewise offer active assistance to Angola through the IOM. and other channels. It bears emphasizing time and again that in the final analysis, peace in Angola can be realized and consolidated only by the Angolan people themselves, and in particular by their political leaders. We in Japan sincerely hope that they will exert their best efforts for the complete implementation of the peace process in all sincerity so that the reconstruction and rehabilitation of that country may become a reality as soon as possible, with the blessing and cooperation of the international community.”

    1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source

41. “As indicated in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the draft resolution, it is important that the departure of the formed military units of UNAVEM. Ill be carefully determined in accordance with the remaining tasks of the peace process and in the light of developments in the situation on the ground. My delegation believes that in order for the Angolan peace process to progress to the next stage, the support of the international community as well as the political will of the parties for the complete demilitarization of combatants and their reintegration will be essential. With a keen awareness of the paramount importance of this factor, the Government of Japan decided, on 27 June, to make an additional contribution of $1.3 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in support of its demobilization activities.”

    1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source

42. “Savimbi will meet in Angola as soon as possible in an effort to establish a relationship of mutual confidence and cooperation. Japan is convinced that, at this stage of developments in the peace process, the Angolan people should be given continued encouragement and support from the international community for the full implementation of the provisions of the Lusaka Protocol and for the completion of the peace process. For this reason, Japan supports the draft resolution now before us. By this draft resolution, the Security Council is deciding that the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA) should take over the mission of completing the peace process after the withdrawal of UNAVEM. III, which has carried out its very successful mission.”

    1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source

43. “The extension of state administration to the areas formerly under UNITA control is proceeding slowly in the face of UNITA resistance. UN ITA has yet to transform itself into a political party and it has become evident that it has retained substantial military forces, despite its declaration last December to the contrary. Demobilization has been disrupted and remains incomplete. In those circumstances, my delegation believes that it is appropriate for the Security Council to call on the Angolan Government, and particularly on UNITA, to strictly refrain from jeopardizing the peace process and to urge them with a sense of urgency to complete the remaining military and political aspects of the peace process. In this context, we strongly hope that President Dos Santos and Mr.”

    1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source

44. “On 16 April, the Security Council met to adopt resolution 1106 (1997) to extend for the last time the mandate of the third United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) for three months, as it welcomed the major breakthrough that had just been achieved in the Angolan peace process through the inauguration of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation. While my delegation shares the positive assessment of this felicitous development, I am obliged to note that the recent turn of events in Angola would seem to offer us a cause for some serious concern. Tensions have risen in the northern part of the country. UNAVEM. III personnel have been restricted in their movements to this region and have also been the targets of attack.”

    1997-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3795 (1997) · source

45. “My delegation understands the purport of this paragraph to require Iraq to cooperate fully with UNSCOM. in form as well as in substance and to give immediate, unconditional and unrestricted access to its officials and other persons under its authority for interviews, so that UN SCOM. can exercise all its rights as an essential precondition for discharging its mandate. In the view of my delegation, this draft resolution is an essential response, needed in order for the Council to carry out its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and for this reason Japan is cosponsoring this draft resolution. We hope that the Council can act unanimously.”

    1997-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3792 (1997) · source

46. “A new approach is needed which should be achievement-oriented, so that the Council can bring about the compliance of Iraq with its obligations. Based on this approach, Japan supports the direction in which the Security Council will now be moving in adopting this draft resolution. In particular, my delegation notes that paragraph 5 of the draft resolution is an essential element which seeks to bring Iraq to resume full cooperation with UNSCOM. as soon as possible. It is our sincere hope that Iraq will change its position and cooperate unconditionally with UNSCOM. It is particularly important in this context that paragraph 6 expresses the firm will of the Council to take additional measures to support UNSCOM. unless Iraq is in compliance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this draft resolution.”

    1997-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3792 (1997) · source

47. “It raises the most serious question of how to prevent the development of weapons of mass destruction, an issue of utmost concern to all of us in the Security Council, involving the problem of peace and stability in the region. In view of Iraq's recurrent violations and concealment activities, which have continued despite consistent expressions of condemnation and warning from the Council, it is evident that an improvement in the Council's approach is in order for the purpose of letting Iraq comply with its obligations under the relevant resolutions. Simply to repeat condemnations which have been issued in the past for dealing with past sporadic incidents will not, in the View of my delegation, be sufficient in light of the gravity of the situation.”

    1997-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3792 (1997) · source

48. “Ambassador Ekeus, Executive Chairman of UNSCOM, made that abundantly clear in his briefing to the Council on 18 June. The letter from the Foreign Minister of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council also confirmed this point by invoking, contrary to Iraq's obligation under relevant resolutions, justifications for its denial of UNSCOM's right of inspection. Clearly, these recent Iraqi actions cannot simply be considered as technical violations of inspection procedures; the authority of the Security Council is being challenged. Furthermore, this issue should not be looked at as a mere technicality of violation of the sanctions regime against Iraq.”

    1997-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3792 (1997) · source

49. “On a number of occasions in the past, the Security Council has had to take action in the face of Iraq's non-cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) by adopting resolutions and presidential statements condemning Iraq's actions and demanding full cooperation with the Special Commission in accordance with its obligations under relevant resolutions. Only last week, on 13 June, the Council had to adopt a presidential statement, in relation to a series of obstructions to UNSCOM's aerial activity, reminding Iraq of its obligations under relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1060 (1996). However, the most recent incidents of Iraq's non- cooperation represent persistent attempts on the part of the Iraqi authorities to defy the rights of inspection of UNSCOM.”

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50. “In addressing a situation of conflict, we should tackle all the related issues together, including diplomatic action, ceasefire, protection of refugees and humanitarian assistance, as well as economic reconstruction and social rehabilitation, as an organic and comprehensive whole. My delegation believes that the new roles of the Security Council in this regard are increasingly great.”

    1997-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3778 (1997) · source