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“Japan feels very strongly that it is most important, particularly at this very difficult time, for the parties directly involved to exercise self-restraint, strictly refrain from any action that would pose an obstacle to the peace process and do their utmost to bring the peace process Security Council 3745th meeting Fifty-second year 5 March 1997 back on track as quickly as possible. Japan is committed to assisting them in that endeavour to the best of its ability. There is a very real danger that the Israeli decision could lead to a crisis of confidence in which the erosion of the process of peace might result. If that should take place, the resulting mistrust and rancour among the parties could destroy the very structure for peace in the Middle East, a structure so assiduously built up over the years since Camp David, Madrid and Oslo.”
1997-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745 (1997) · source
“Thus, my country, as a member of the steering group, as well as gavelholder of the working group on environment, has been instrumental in providing a favourable environment that will assist the direct talks among the parties concerned. Also as part of those efforts, Japan has been implementing various projects worth approximately $250 million to promote Palestinian self-rule in its initial phase after the Oslo accord. With a view to creating a new spirit of mutual confidence and of joint cooperation among the countries in the region, Japan has been calling on the countries concerned to convene a plenary meeting of the environment working group, as well as a meeting of the steering group for the multilateral talks at the earliest possible time so that the Palestinian track may proceed smoothly following the Hebron agreement.”
1997-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745 (1997) · source
“There would belittle cause for optimism about progress in those negotiations unless the parties concerned addressed the outstanding issues with serious determination and in good faith. It is out of the same concern for restoring peace in the region that Japan has been actively involving itself in the peace process in the Middle East, in particular through active participation in the multilateral talks that began with the Madrid Conference in' October 1991. Japan's policy is based on its conviction that the Middle East peace process is an extremely complex and delicate process which for its success requires careful nurturing through concrete measures of cooperation by the international community to buttress the efforts to be made by the parties directly involved.”
1997-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745 (1997) · source
“One task is immediate and the other a more. fundamental approach to the basic issues at the root of the problem. "The immediate task on which action is required is for the parties directly involved to immediately engage in efforts to bridge the chasm of mistrust that separates them by refraining from any action which could do harm to the prospects of the peace process. It is thus essential that they devote themselves to practical confidence-building measures At the same time, on a more fundamental level, it is imperative that the parties directly involved intensify their efforts, in good faith and with steadfast determination, to pursue the peace process in order to restore peace throughout the region." (S/PV.3698, Resumption J, p., 27) That is exactly how the Government of Japan sees the current situation at this time.”
1997-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745 (1997) · source
“Ryutaro Hashimoto emphasized just one week ago, on 27 February, when Foreign Minister Levy of Israel visited Japan, that Japan regretted the decision of the Government of Israel to construct housing in East Jerusalem, as it constituted a negative factor for the peace process. The Government of Japan has since been urging the parties involved to make the utmost efforts not to allow the present situation. to develop into a major obstacle to the peace process and to do their utmost to push that process further forward. I wish to recall that on the occasion of the Security Council meeting on the situation in the occupied Arab territories on 27 September 1996, I stated the position of the Government of Japan as follows: "Improvements to the present situation should be carried out throughÂ» a double-track approach.”
1997-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745 (1997) · source
“The decision of the Government of Israel on the construction of housing at Har Homa, or, in Arabic, Jabal Abu Ghneim, coming as it did at such a juncture, must be viewed against the background of these recent developments. For this reason, the Government of Japan feels bound to state that this decision on the part of the Government of Israel is regrettable. In the view of my Government, this action wouldseem to run the risk of jeopardizing the basic situation concerning the occupied territory and prejudging the outcome of the final status negotiations. Furthermore, we cannot close our eyes to the fact that the Government of Israel took its decision just at a time When the Middle East peace process, particularly the Palestinian track, is at a crucial stage. Taking into, account all these factors, the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr.”
1997-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745 (1997) · source
“The Government of Japan has been watching with great concern and anxiety the recent developments in the Middle East involving the decision made by the Government of Israel on the construction of housing at Har Homa in East Jerusalem. It is particularly unfortunate that this decision should have come in the wake of an agreement that had been reached between Israel and the Palestine Authority on Hebron, after the peace process had been halted for several months in a turbulent situation which involved the tragic assassination of Prime Minister Rabin of Israel. It was Japan's view that the agreement symbolized a step forward towards advancing the Palestinian track of the Middle East. peace process.”
1997-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745 (1997) · source
“It also calls upon them to continue to cooperate with the Transitional Administrator and with UNTAES in order to ensure the success of the process of reintegration. It calls upon the international community to support fully this endeavour. "The Security Council expresses its appreciation to the Transitional Administrator and his staff, and reaffirms its full support for them. "The Security Council will remain actively seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/4. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.35 p.m.”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“The Council welcomes the commitments by the Government of Croatia with regard to the establishment of a Joint Council of Municipalities, Council of the Serb ethnic community, and with respect to educational and cultural autonomy of the Serb population and other minorities in the region. The Council notes the reassurances of the Croatian authorities that applications for a second period of deferment of military service for local Serbs will be considered in a positive manner. "The Security Council condemns the incident that occurred at Vukovar on 31 January 1997 and that resulted in the death of an UNTAES peacekeeper and injuries to other UNTAES personnel. "The Security Council calls upon both sides to cooperate in good faith on the basis of the Basic Agreement.”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council stresses that the restoration of the multi-ethnic character of Eastern Slavonia is important to international efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region of former Yugoslavia as a whole. The Council encourages the Croatian Government to take such steps as are needed to promote goodwill, build confidence, and provide assurances of a safe, secure and stable environment to all people in the region. These steps should include full implementation of its Law on Amnesty, full cooperation with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, improved cooperation with respect to local Serbs who wish to return to other areas of Croatia, full compliance with the Basic Agreement, and full cooperation with UNTAES and other international organizations.”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms the importance of effectively implementing the rights of all residents in the region to equal treatment with respect to housing, access to reconstruction grants and loans, and to property compensation, as guaranteed by Croatian law. It reiterates the right of all refugees and displaced persons to return to their places of origin. It also reiterates the right of residents of a State to choose freely where they wish to live. The upholding of these principles is of vital importance for the stability of the region. In this connection, it strongly encourages the Government of Croatia to reaffirm its obligations under the provisions of the Croatian Constitution, Croatian law, and the Basic Agreement, to treat all its citizens equally regardless of their ethnicity.”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“In this context, the Council emphasizes that the holding and certification of elections, upon a decision by the Transitional Administration, within the envisaged time-frame will only be possible if the Croatian authorities fulfil their obligations with respect to the completion of the issuance of citizenship and identity documents for all eligible voters and relevant technical documents, and provide all information as required by UNTAES for certification of the elections. The Council underlines the need for full cooperation by the local Serbs. "The Security Council reiterates the importance of confidence-building measures which could benefit residents of the region beyond the expiration of the mandate of UNTAES. In this regard, it encourages the Croatian authorities to maintain the present demilitarized status of the region.”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“The Council shares the view of the Transitional Administrator that the rights and guarantees outlined in the letter from the Government of Croatia, if fully implemented, constitute a solid basis for the holding of elections simultaneously with nationwide elections in Croatia, and offer substantial progress towards the completion of the process of peaceful reintegration of the region.”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council also notes the letter of the local Serb Executive Council and Regional Assembly on this matter of 16 January 1997 (S/l997/64, annex). "The Security Council recalls the statement of its President of 15 August 1996 (S/PRST/1996/35) and again underlines the importance of the holding of elections, the organization of which is the responsibility of UNTAES, in accordance with the Basic Agreement on the Region of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (S/1995/951, annex) signed on 12 November 1995 (the Basic Agreement).”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the letter of 13 January 1997 (5/1997/27, annex) from the Government of Croatia on the completion of the peaceful reintegration of the region under the Transitional Administration, which guarantees the local Serb community representation and a voice at various levels of local, regional and national government, provides for a limited deferment of military service, and affirms the intention of the Government of Croatia to provide the local Serb population with the protection of their legal and civil rights under Croatian law. The Council calls upon the Government of Croatia to implement fully the commitments contained in that letter and the oral guarantees made by Croatian officials to UNTAES as specified in the letter of the Secretary-General of 21 January 1997 (S/1997/62).”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“of the Permanent Mission of Yugoslavia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council transmitting the text of a letter dated 25 January 1997 from the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia addressed to the President of the Security Council. 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 has considered the letter of the Secretary-General of 21 January 1997 (S/ 1997/62) concerning development with respect to the United Nations Transitional Administration for Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (UNTAES), and welcomes his evaluation.”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“Members of the Council have before them a letter dated 21 January 1997 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1997/62. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/ 1997/27, letter dated 13 January 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1997/64, letter dated 22 January 1997 from the charge d'affaires a. i. of the Permanent Mission of Yugoslavia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/ 1997/78, letter dated 27 January 1997 from the charge d'affaires a.i.”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Croatia 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. Nobilo (Croatia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”
1997-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3737 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the three observer countries for their efforts to assist the parties in Angola in advancing the peace process. "The Security Council will continue to monitor closely the implementation of the Joint Commission agreement. "The Security Council will remain seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/l997/3. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 6 pm.”
1997-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3736 (1997) · source
“Failure to implement this agreement could jeopardize the peace process and lead the Security Council to consider appropriate measures, as indicated in relevant Security Council resolutions, against those responsible for the delays. "The Security Council emphasizes that the ultimate responsibility for restoring peace rests with the Angolans themselves. The Council reminds UNITA and the Government of Angola that the international community can only provide assistance if progress is achieved in the peace process and that it will consider a United Nations presence in Angola after the expiration of the UNAVEM. III mandate in this context.”
1997-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3736 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council takes note of the conclusions of the meeting of the Joint Commission on 23 January 1997, according to which the Government of Angola and UNITA agreed to postpone the inauguration of the GNUR beyond 25 January 1997, UNITA agreed to ensure that all of its National Assembly deputies and the members of the future GNUR designated by UNITA be in Luanda on 12 February 1997, and the Government of Angola agreed to set a date for the inauguration of the GNUR immediately following the arrival of the UNITA deputies. "The Security Council calls upon the parties to implement this agreement strictly and to form the GNUR without any linkages and without further delay.”
1997-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3736 (1997) · source
“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 expresses its deep concern at the delay in the formation of a Government of National Unity and Reconciliation (GNUR) as a result of the failure of the Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) to meet the timetable established by the Joint Commission in the context of the Lusaka Protocol (S/ 1994/ 1441, annex). "The Security Council also notes with concern the slow pace of implementation of the remaining military aspects of the peace process, in particular, the demobilization and integration of UNITA soldiers into the Angolan Armed Forces.”
1997-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3736 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Angola, in which she 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, Ms. Coelho da Cruz (Angola) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”
1997-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3736 (1997) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (5/1997/93) before it. If I hear no 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. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1096 (1997). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 3:45 pm.”
1997-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3735 (1997) · source
“I should like to draw the attention of the Members of the Council to the following other documents: 8/1997/57, letter dated 21 January 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of the provisions of the final document of the December 1996 Lisbon Summit of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe which pertain to the situation in Georgia; and 8/1997/75, letter dated 24 January 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretaly-General, transmitting a copy of the letter dated 20 January 1997 from the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia addressed to the Secretary- General.”
1997-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3735 (1997) · source
“Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, document S/ 1997/47. Members of the Council also have before them document 3/1997/93, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”
1997-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3735 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Â» Georgia, 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. Chkheidze (Georgia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”
1997-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3735 (1997) · source
“The Security Council would consider any such flights to be a violation of the terms of resolution 748 (1992). "The Security Council takes note of the reports that a Libyan-registered aircraft, in apparent violation of resolution 748 (1992), flew from Tripoli, Libya to Accra, Ghana, on 21 January 1997, where it landed and later departed. The Council has requested the Committee established pursuant to resolution 748 (1992) to follow up this matter. The Council draws the attention of Member States to their obligations under resolution 748 (1992) in the event that Libyan-registered aircraft seek to land in their territory." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/2. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda.”
1997-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3734 (1997) · source
“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 notes with concern the letter of 17 January 1997 from the Secretary of the General People's Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya addressed to the President of the Security Council, announcing that Libyan Arab Airways would resume international flights out of Libya immediately (5/1997/52). The Council considers the position expressed in the letter of 17 January 1997 to be incompatible with Security Council resolution 748 (1992). Resolution 748 (1992) does not prohibit overflights of Libyan territory. Paragraph 4 (a) of the resolution does, however, prohibit all international flights to and from Libya.”
1997-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3734 (1997) · source
“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. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1997/52, which contains the text of a letter dated 20 January 1997 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of the Libyan Arab J amahiriya to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter dated 17 January 1997 from the Secretary of the General People's Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
1997-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3734 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council lakes this opportunity to express its appreciation for the continuing efforts of the Secretary-General and his staff in this regard and commends UNIFIL's troops and troop-contributing countries for their sacrifices and commitment to the cause of international peace and security under difficult circumstances." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/l. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”
1997-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3733 (1997) · source
“"As the Security Council extends the mandate of UNIFIL for a further interim period on the basis of resolution 425 (1978), the Council again stresses the urgent need for the implementation of that resolution in all its aspects. It reiterates its full support for the Taif Agreement and for the continued efforts of the Lebanese Government to consolidate peace, national unity and security in the country, while successfully carrying out the reconstruction process. The Council commends the Lebanese Government for its successful effort to extend its authority in the south of the country in full coordination with UNIFIL. "The Security Council expresses its concern over the continuing violence in southern Lebanon, regrets the loss of civilian life, and urges all parties to exercise restraint.”
1997-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3733 (1997) · source
“"The Security Council has noted with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) of 20 January 1997 (S/1997/42) submitted in conformity with resolution 1068 (1996) of 30 July 1996. "The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to the full sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Lebanon within its internationally recognized boundaries. In this context, the Council asserts that all States shall refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations.”
1997-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3733 (1997) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1997/79) before it. If I hear no 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. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1095 (1997). Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council.”
1997-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3733 (1997) · source
“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 United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, document S/1997/42. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1997/79, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1997/41, which contains the text of a letter dated 17 January 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”
1997-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3733 (1997) · source
“There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.30 pm.”
1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source
“I thank the representative of China for his kind words addressed to me. I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1997/49. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1094 (1997). The Secretary-General wishes to make a statement. I now call on him to do so.”
1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source
“Members of the Council have also received photocopies of a letter dated 20 January 1997 from the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the position paper of the Chinese Government on the authorization of the deployment of military observers in Guatemala by the Security Council, which will be issued as document S/1997/53. 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. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting. I call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, His Excellency Mr. Fernando Naranjo.”
1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source
“Members of the Council have received photocopies of a letter dated 16 January 1997 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the texts of two agreements pertaining to the Guatemala peace process, which were signed by the Peace Commission of the Government of Guatemala and the General Command of the Unidad Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemalteca under the auspices of the United Nations in December 1996, which will be issued as document S/1997/51.”
1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source
“Members of the Council also have before them document S/l997/49, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1997/23, which contains the text of a letter dated 10 January 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter of the same date from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guatemala addressed to the President of the Security Council.”
1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source
“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. Martini Herrera (Guatemala) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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 Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on Central America: efforts towards peace, documents S/ 1996/ 1045 and Add.l and 2.”
1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source
“I should like, at the outset of the meeting, to acknowledge the presence at the Council table of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, His Excellency Mr. Fernando Naranjo. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to him. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Central America: efforts towards peace Report of the Secretary-General (S/1996/1045 and Add.1 and 2) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Guatemala, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”
1997-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3732 (1997) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/l997/29) before it. If I hear no 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. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1093 (1997). 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 11.40 am.”
1997-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3731 (1997) · source
“Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 1066 (1996), document S/ 1996/ 1075. Members of the Council also have before them document S/l997/29, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/ 1996/884, letter dated 28 October 1996 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Yugoslavia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; and S/l996/974, letter dated 25 November 1996 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General.”
1997-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3731 (1997) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Croatia, 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. Nobilo (Croatia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: 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.”
1997-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3731 (1997) · source
“There are no further speakers The meeting rose at 8.35 pm. inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source
“In favour: Chile, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: China The President: The result of the voting is as follows: 14 in favour, one against and no abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Security Council. I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting on the draft resolution.”
1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source
“At the time of the presidential election in November 1995, for example, Japan sent an electoral observer and made a contribution of $100,000 to the Organization of American States for its election monitoring activities. It also sent two electoral observers for the presidential election held in January 1996. Japan intends to make further contributions, both political and financial, to the peace process in Guatemala, taking into account the specific needs of that country. I now resume my functions as the President of the Security Council. I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/ 1997/ 18. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
1997-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3730 (1997) · source
“We believe that the deployment of a group of 155 military observers and medical personnel will be useful in solidifying the peace, and thus we strongly support the draft resolution authorizing that effort. My delegation expresses its sincere appreciation to the countries that participated in drafting such a concise and effective draft resolution. We hope that it will be adopted unanimously, thus demonstrating to the broader international community that the Security Council is indeed united in supporting the consolidation of peace in Guatemala and, in particular, the role that the United Nations has to play in that process. In closing, let me take this opportunity to state that the Government of Japan has followed with great interest and concern the peace and democratization process in Guatemala.”
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“Peoples throughout Central America can now look forward to building a peaceful and prosperous future. The involvement of the United Nations played an important, indeed, I would say crucial role in bringing the two sides to the negotiating table and in achieving a successful outcome, reminding us once again of the valuable contribution this Organization continues to make to the maintenance of international peace and security. I should also like to express my admiration for the contributions made by the Group of Friends of the Guatemala Peace Process in promoting the negotiations. Japan strongly hopes that genuine and enduring peace will take firm hold in Guatemala, and would urge the Government of Guatemala and its people to join together in the effort to achieve national reconciliation and economic and social development.”
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