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Pashovski

lines on the record: 45
first: 1993-04-20
most recent: 1995-09-15
sittings or episodes: 5
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“We would like to reiterate our strong belief that undertaking infrastructure projects and active regional economic cooperation will enhance security and stability in the Balkans. With all of this in mind, my Government supports the draft resolution now before the Council.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“The Government of Bulgaria would like to reiterate its support for the concrete proposals outlined therein to mitigate the sanctions' impact and to emphasize the expressed common belief that one of the challenges facing the United Nations today is related to the extent to which it would prove able to resolve the special economic problems of the non-target countries affected by the implementation of sanctions imposed by the Security Council. Bulgaria has already declared its readiness to participate in an international plan for regional economic reconstruction and stability after the end of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. This could be our input to the post-conflict peace-building activities in the region.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“As a Member of the United Nations that is strictly observing the implementation of the Security Council resolutions imposing sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), regardless of their devastating effect on our national economy, the Republic of Bulgaria is of the view, as already stated on numerous occasions, that the peace process can lead to the beginning of a discussion about the suspension and gradual lifting of sanctions. The Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Greece, the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine expressed their concern about the overall situation in the region, which is aggravated by the sanctions, in their joint letter of 18 May 1995 addressed to the Secretary-General and circulated as a document of the Security Council (S/1995/412) and the General Assembly (A/SO/ 189).”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“We regard as positive the manifestation of encouraging elements in the position of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) on the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As my country has repeatedly underscored, this represents a constructive prerequisite for the success of the peace efforts of the international community. In the context of the advancement of the peace process in the Balkans, the question of sanctions is of paramount political and economic importance to Bulgaria.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“A possible additional inflow of arms would lead to a further escalation and expansion of the conflict, thus undermining all current peace endeavours. We feel that any resumption of hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, under any pretext, could jeopardize the positive effect of the tripartite meeting held under the auspices of the international Contact Group in Geneva on 8 September 1995. We reaffirm our support for the peace-keeping and humanitarian presence of the United Nations in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, as mandated by the relevant Security Council resolutions, as long as it remains an important stabilizing factor and guarantees the success of the peace process.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“Bulgaria welcomes the positive shift in the regional political thinking and action, demonstrated by these neighbouring countries in the region, which not only proclaim their adherence to the principles of peaceful resolution of conflicting interests in the Balkans, but also, like my country, refrain from the use of force and direct involvement in any form in the conflicts in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, even under the auspices of the United Nations, so as not to invoke age-old hostilities and controversies. In the context of the latest peace efforts coordinated within the Contact Group, I would like to reiterate some basic elements of my country's position on the comprehensive peaceful settlement of the Yugoslav crisis. Bulgaria's position against the lifting of the arms embargo as mandated by the Security Council is unchanged.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“The practical implementation of the decision by the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) to maintain effective closure of the international border with the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina with respect to all goods except those for humanitarian needs, as well as to cooperate fully with the mission of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia in that regard, could be assessed as another encouraging sign of positive action.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“Bulgaria finds particularly encouraging the outcome of the meeting held under the auspices of the international Contact Group in Geneva on 8 September 1995 between the Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the Republic of Croatia and of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). The joint statement and the agreement by the parties on the Declaration of Principles for a negotiated overall peace settlement of the Yugoslav crisis are the first good signs on the road to lasting peace throughout the Balkan region. Another recent development - the Interim Accord between the neighbouring States of Greece and Macedonia signed only two days ago in New York - is conducive to the further strengthening of the concepts of international law and the practices of peaceful, friendly relations in the Balkans.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“In this respect, we highly appreciate the important work of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. In a statement issued today by my Government in Sofia, Bulgaria welcomes the current peace developments under way in the Balkans and supports the Security Council presidential statement of 8 September 1995. We share the belief that all parties to the conflict should refrain from hostilities and the use of armed force. Such responsible conduct will beyond all doubt enhance the the advancement of the emerging peace process.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“I, too, would like to join the delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in congratulating you, Sir, on assuming your important post at a time when we all intend to find a solution to the painful conflict which is ravaging the Balkans. My delegation asked to participate in the current Security Council discussion on the report of the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia in order to state once again the unwavering support of the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria for all endeavours by the international community aimed at a just, comprehensive and mutually acceptable peaceful settlement of the conflict in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, as well as the initiative of the United States in the framework of the international Contact Group.”
1995-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3578 (1995) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to underscore once again our appreciation of the dedication of the Secretary- General to the overall reform and adaptation of the Organization to the new challenges of our time. In this connection, allow me to reaffirm our commitment to this process as well.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“Some very promising avenues for joint activities have already been revealed. My delegation is of the opinion that the meeting of regional organizations convened by the Secretary- General in New York on 1 August 1994 provided an ample opportunity better to understand and address the problems and challenges facing the international community today. As a European country, Bulgaria attaches particular significance to the coordination of efforts between the United Nations and the European and trans-Atlantic arrangements and security structures, such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Western European Union.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“It is our view that greater transparency in the work of the Security Council in its decision-making on sanctions-related issues will have great importance for increasing the effectiveness of the measures taken. At the same time, we deem it necessary to bring about a real improvement in the efficiency of the work of the sanctions committees. We hope that our proposals of 22 June and 15 December 1994 will meet with favourable consideration. The budgetary and personnel difficulties experienced by the United Nations Secretariat with regard to the services provided to these committees should also be speedily resolved. This is of concern not only to us but to other Member States as well. The cooperation of the United Nations with regional organizations is an essential element of the evolving new international system of security and stability.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“Judging from our previous experience in this regard, it would be realistic to expect that the process of elaborating and putting into effect such a mechanism would take some time. Therefore, taking into account the fact that the problems of affected countries persist and are worsening, we deem it appropriate that the Security Council should in the meantime focus more actively on exploring ways of assisting them on a case-by-case basis. My country expects that the Security Council will address the need to render concrete assistance to Bulgaria in this regard. The Republic of Bulgaria believes that the States which are potentially most affected should by all means be consulted regarding the implementation of economic measures taken in pursuance of Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“We cannot help but recognize, though, that there is still a lot to be desired with regard to addressing the existing problems in an adequate manner. We, too, uphold the position that an institutionalized mechanism should be set up to provide a realistic possibility of offsetting the unfavourable effects of sanctions on third States and compensating them for their losses. This mechanism should involve the advance assessment of potential negative effects on their economies and the definition of ways and means for dealing with such unfavourable effects. Along with the United Nations Secretariat, the international financial institutions and other components of the United Nations system should assume greater responsibility.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“Our special situation in this respect has contributed to the heightened concern and sensitivity of the Bulgarian people to the so-called collateral or side effects of sanctions as an instrument of crisis management. It is therefore with justified interest and appreciation that we have considered the Secretary-General's ideas outlined in his report. Indeed, the need for consultations with States that are not members of the Council but are directly concerned is most strongly felt when economic sanctions and other similar preventive and enforcement measures are considered. We note the steps taken in this direction during the past year as well as the proposals of the Secretary-General for further action.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“The Republic of Bulgaria observes the decisions of the Security Council in good faith and to this effect has undertaken internal measures for strict implementation of the Security Council resolutions imposing sanctions. As a result of the application of the sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), Iraq and Libya, my country is suffering serious economic difficulties and enormous financial losses. To cite a specific example in this regard, suffice it to point out that Bulgaria's losses as a consequence of the sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) alone amounted to $6.139 billion as of 30 September 1994.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“In this respect, we welcome the significant progress reflected in the Security Council statement of 4 November 1994. We would be glad to see this process continue with a view to introducing further necessary measures. While on the topic of the comprehensive array of preventive and enforcement measures to solve conflicts, let me recall that Bulgaria attaches extreme importance to the issues related to devising an overall mechanism for the implementation of Article 50 of the United Nations Charter. We uphold the position that such a mechanism should guarantee equitable sharing of the economic burden by the whole international community.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“As for Bulgaria, we would welcome assistance from it for the establishment and operation of a national peace-keeping training centre for military, police and civilian specialists. The Secretary-General has rightly pointed out the significance of adhering to a set of basic principles in the peace-keeping activities of the United Nations. Traditional rules and guidelines in this respect should continue to be upheld and reinforced. At the same time, new experiences prompt the need for innovative approaches, which should also be studied. My country has repeatedly championed the improvement of consultation and coordination mechanisms for a more active involvement of Member States in the process of decision-making on peace-keeping operations, especially at its earlier stages.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“We share the growing concern over the existing problems in the financial aspects of peace-keeping. Therefore, we join those who call for redoubling the efforts to find answers to these questions. In this respect, more attention should be given to the necessity to ensure the financial basis of new peace-keeping operations before they are established. We find it very encouraging that there is an increasing awareness of the paramount importance of the issue of training in peace-keeping. It is clear that training is essentially the responsibility of national Governments. Nevertheless, we believe that there is a great potential, and indeed a need, for cooperation and assistance among Member States in this field. The United Nations Secretariat - the Department of Peace-keeping Operations in particular - also has a role to play.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“Special attention should be given to such pressing issues as enhancing the Organization's institutional framework in the area of peace- keeping, improving the planning process, searching for ways and means to solve the financial problems related to peace-keeping operations, and ensuring greater safety and security for peace-keepers - which is an imperative need. Significant progress has been made in these spheres. We support the development of the system of so-called stand-by arrangements. Bulgaria has already committed national resources for use in United Nations peace- keeping operations. My Government is in the process of defining further possibilities for wider participation in United Nations peace-keeping operations, including through contributing military, police and civilian personnel.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“Therefore, we share the prevailing opinion that conflict prevention and peace-keeping should be given priority over peace enforcement after conflicts have already broken out. At the same time, we are concerned at the problems that the Organization is facing in this area, some of which have been outlined by the Secretary-General in his paper. Further efforts should be exerted by the whole membership to overcome these impediments to the capacity of the United Nations to prevent and forestall conflict. A major component of the Organization's efforts in conflict resolution is the growing involvement of the United Nations in peace-keeping throughout the world. Peace- keeping operations nowadays are more complex, dangerous and expensive than they were in the past.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“It played the role of a catalyst for reform of the Organization, adapting it more adequately to its new mission and arming it with a whole array of instruments for conflict prevention, crisis management and peace-building. As we gain more and more experience in coping with the existing threats to peace and security, it is becoming increasingly evident that the trend towards expanding the involvement of the United Nations in preventive diplomacy and crisis management should be encouraged. Bulgaria has traditionally acknowledged and supported the better use of the instruments for prevention of conflicts and crises, and we welcome the substantive progress made in that sphere.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“Boutros Boutros-Ghali, presented as a supplement to "An Agenda for Peace", is a timely and very useful document. We welcome the ideas and proposals put forward in it. They will, without doubt, serve as a necessary impetus to the consideration of the problems the Organization is facing today. For the past several years, we have no longer been living in a world marked by the characteristics of the cold war. The new realities have brought with them the need for new approaches by the international community and the United Nations as its universal representative body. The report entitled "An Agenda for Peace" was a truly innovative and constructive document.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“Allow me at the outset to congratulate Ambassador Cardenas of Argentina on his assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to wish him success in his activities. I would like also to express our appreciation to last month's President, Ambassador Bakuramutsa of Rwanda. Let me take this opportunity to express our high esteem for the delegations of all the members of the Council whose term expired at the end of last year. I would like also to congratulate the new members, which have already started performing their important responsibilities with commitment and dedication. This debate is being held at an important time in the life of the United Nations. We are on the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of the Organization. In this regard, the report of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
1995-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3492Resumption2 (1995) · source
“At the same time, Bulgaria continues to express its hope that the members of the Contact Group, and especially the permanent members of the Security Council, will carefully weigh the pros and cons of lifting the arms embargo vis-a-vis the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The influx of new weapons may lead to an escalation of the hostilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to their possible spread to neighbouring territories. It is mainly for this reason that we abstained in the voting on General Assembly resolution 49/10. In conclusion, I should like once again to reiterate the readiness of my country to contribute to the efforts of the international community in the process of finding a lasting and peaceful solution to the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source
“At the same time, decisions regarding the problem of the composition of the United Nations Protection Force should take into account prospects for future stability in the region with a view to avoiding fostering an environment of increasing suspicions and mutual claims. Bulgaria has declared its support for the peace plan of the Contact Group. We consider it a good basis for compromise n the search for a peaceful solution to the conflict. Once again we call upon the Bosnian Serbs to accept the proposals of the Contact Group, which will open up prospects of reviving cooperation in the region and will help the gradual integration of the Balkan States into the European processes and structures.”
1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source
“For this reason we have also stated that we are against the formation of any axes in the region, which we regard as a practice of the past. Bulgaria is also concerned at the possibility of a spill-over of the conflict to other areas or countries in the region, especially to the south-east. Peace is quite fragile there, and for this reason we support a full resort to the instruments of preventive diplomacy. Bearing in mind the principled position of my country to support all international efforts aimed at finding a solution to the conflict, Bulgaria welcomed the cooperation of the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union, the United States of America and the Russian Federation to this end. We endorse the importance and role of the peace-keeping forces under the auspices of the United Nations.”
1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source
“Bulgaria regards the abhorrent practice of ethnic cleansing as unacceptable and is of the view that it will constitute a precedent with unforeseeable consequences, not only for the new States which have emerged on the territory of the former Yugoslavia, but for the Balkans as a whole. Furthermore, we believe that the conduct of all countries neighbouring the conflict zone should be conducive to its settlement. Judging on the basis of our historical experience, we have called upon all Balkan countries not to participate with military force in any hostilities in the former Yugoslavia. For our part, we went even further by declaring that we would not be involved in any form of military activities on the territory of exYugoslavia.”
1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source
“Allow me first, Madam President, to offer you our sincere congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. At the same time we express our thanks to your predecessor for the excellent job he did. It is evident that in order to achieve a speedy, just and peaceful solution to the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina a decisive step has to be taken to put an immediate end to the ongoing hostilities. All parties to the conflict should make the necessary compromises. Bulgaria for its part will continue to support the endeavours of the international community in this direction. The war in Bosnia and Herzegovina has revealed many important and complex problems.”
1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source
“By virtue of its geopolitical situation, Bulgaria has a key role to play in implementing the economic sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro. Fully aware of our responsibilities, we are adhering strictly to the relevant Security Council resolutions, at the cost of great economic sacrifice. It is our expectation that the present difficulties of my country - which have been understood by the members of the Security Council and by the international community - will be further kept in mind and taken into account. We consider the draft resolution before the Council to be directed towards regaining the lost momentum in the peace effort for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and hence for the whole of the former Yugoslavia. We therefore support its adoption by the Council.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“It was the first to recognize all four newly independent former Yugoslav republics, including the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was the first to declare and pursue a policy of not taking advantage of the difficulties of our neighbours in this time of crisis. It was the first to state that it would not take part in any military action in the former Yugoslavia, and it has lived up to that commitment to this very day. We appeal to the rest of the Balkan and neighbouring States to adopt a position of not getting militarily involved in the conflict. We do so because it is our belief that, even if such involvement were motivated by the most noble considerations, it could turn out to be the shortest path to being drawn into a new Balkan war, thus involving the whole peninsula.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“We are confident that common sense will finally prevail and that a long-sought compromise on the present and the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be reached. As a country in close proximity to the conflict, Bulgaria has always insisted on firm judgement and energetic steps on the part of the United Nations to contain and end the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to prevent other smouldering conflicts in the former Yugoslavia from flaring up. Bulgaria is against the gaining of territory by force, and has been consistent in its position in favour of a peaceful solution of the Yugoslav crisis. Bulgaria was one of the first countries in the Balkans to formulate a clear and principled position regarding the former Yugoslavia.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“We strongly hope that extreme measures will not be necessary, and that those responsible for the exacerbation of the situation will realize that the only option is to resume negotiations immediately and in good faith. My country highly appreciates the concerted efforts of the United Nations, the European Union, the United States and the Russian Federation aimed at an overall political settlement. Bulgaria is ready to participate actively in deliberations on any international plan that would lead to the achievement of that aim, and to make a diplomatic and political contribution to stopping the bloodshed. We welcome the initiative to convene a high-level meeting on Bosnia, and we hope that on that basis a solution to the conflict can be found.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“They also have strong negative consequences for the search for an overall political settlement of the crisis. The situation on the ground in the Gorazde area and elsewhere in Bosnia and Herzegovina is characterized by flagrant violations of Security Council resolutions and of agreements reached between the parties. This cannot but cause serious concern, as the chances for a lasting and peaceful solution are receding. The reaction of the international community, as represented in the United Nations, is an expression of its determination to take all necessary measures to ensure respect for the status of the safe areas and to ensure the protection of United Nations personnel. Such actions are a clear signal that a resumption of active negotiations on the cessation of the conflict is imperative.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“Allow me to begin, Sir, by expressing my pleasure at seeing you in the highly responsible post of President of the Security Council, and to convey to you my country's appreciation for your efforts to guide the work of the Council on the most pressing issues in the world today in a commendable, efficient manner. In recent days we have again been witness to another appalling human tragedy in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The hopes of the international community of an end to this barbaric conflict - hopes which had risen just two months ago following the arrangements for the people of Sarajevo to enjoy a long-needed respite from the killing and the siege - are now again being buried under gunfire and the loss of innocent lives. The ongoing hostilities in and around Gorazde represent first and foremost an unacceptable human disaster.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“Along with the possibility of rendering assistance and compensation for losses, we are of the opinion that options such as foreign investments and credits especially designated for infrastructure projects directly related to the effect of relevant Security Council resolutions should also be considered. Among such projects, the construction of a bridge on the Danube river at Vidin/Calafat, a railroad between Sofia and Skopje and other motor and railways projects could be identified. We believe that a meaningful involvement of international financial institutions as well as other multilateral and bilateral cooperation efforts are urgently required in this respect.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3202 (1993) · source
“The provisions of resolution 820 (1993), when put into effect, will almost totally cut Bulgaria's transportation links with the rest of Europe. The application of the measures will exact a very high price for us and we will be put in an extremely difficult situation if we are left to meet this price alone. We welcome the establishment of a body to address the special ecanomic problems arising from the implementation of the sanctions and expect that it will devise a concrete mechanism for assistance to the States most affected in overcoming their hardships. This mechanism should then be backed by the authority of the Security Council through an appropriate decision.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3202 (1993) · source
“Bulgaria has been strict in fulfilling its responsibility for implementing the sanctions imposed by the Security Council. What is more, we have demonstrated and proved in practice our goodwill for cooperation in the efforts to ensure their efiectiveness. The Bulgarian Government acts in close coordination and in collective efforts with the nations of the Conference on - Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE), the European Community and the Western European Union. Ta meeting our share of <<he responsibility for ensuring implementation, we are motivated by the understanding that sanctions are one of the means of achieving a settlement. At the same time it should be underscored that Bulgaria, among the countries bordering Serbia and Montenegro, is the one most affected by the implementation of economic sanctions.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3202 (1993) · source
“Given the geo-political and historical realities of the Balkans, however, we reiterate our principled position that Bulgaria will not intervene in the conflict with any form of armed force and that maintenance of security and stability in the region makes it imperative that all other Balkan States assume and pursue the same 'commitment. Bulgaria stands firmly behind the measures taken by the Security Council aimed at promoting a speedy peaceful solution throvgh political and economic means. We, therefore, support the adoption of resolution 820 (1993) and state our readiness strictly to implemement its provisions. At the same time, we appeal to those who made the adoption of such harsn measures unavoidable to reconsider their policies and show a sense of responsibility for the future of their own people.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3202 (1993) · source
“It should be stressed that in supporting the resolve to put an end to the conflict, we are confronting not the Serbian people but, 'rather, those who have chosen "ethnic cleansing" and other inhuman practices to achieve their selfish political goals. The Serbian people should see through this phenomenon and realize that it is unacceptable to and resolutely rejected by the international community. ' ' Decisive action is necessary without delay. We have repeatedly stated our support for efforts in this regard.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3202 (1993) · source
“Since the beginning of the conflict in former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria has been advocating the search for a peaceful solution based on internationally recognized principles and norms. We fully support ali relevant Security Council resolutions and remain committed to their implementation. The focus of the international community now should be on bringing the Bosnian Serb side to accept the Vance-Owen plan in its entirety as the only feasible option for ending the bloodshed and providing a lasting solution to the conflict. There is an immediate need for stepping up international pressure by undertaking appropriate actions to ensure full implementation of. all Security Council decisions. Bulgaria stands firmly behind the principles of international law, human rights and democracy.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3202 (1993) · source
“The entire international legal system established during the post-war period is being jeopardized in all its dimensions ~ political, security, humanitarian and economic. If not resolved without delay, the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina may spread to other parts of former Yugoslavia and beyond, thus endangering regional peace and security in the Balkans, as well as stability in Europe. The Security Council should, as a matter of priority, consider the need for stepping-up effective preventive actions to contain a possible spillover to Macedonia and Kosovo. New waves of refugees will emerge and new atrocities will be committed. We are gravely concerned by this possibility.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3202 (1993) · source
“The latest, and some of the most shocking examples of these atrocious practices, are the events in Eastern Bosnia and, in particular, the attacks on Srebrenica. Other alarming aspect of the conflict are the numerous cases of totally unacceptable defiance of the humanitarian efforts of the United Nations and various international agencies and the obstruction of the efforts of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in carrying out its mandate. I would like to take this opportunity to express my Government's highest appreciation for the brave and commendable performance of UNPROFOR's military and civilian personnel under extremely difficult conditions. The world community cannot and should not tolerate any more these clear and continuous violations of the United Nations Charter - of the fundamental principles of international law.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3202 (1993) · source
“First allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April and to express our appreciation of your capable guidance of the Council's work. The Security Council is meeting to consider the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina - a situation which represents one of the gravest challenges to the world community today. A full-scale war is still raging in that country taking tens of thousands of human lives, driving millions of people away from their homes and causing tremendous destruction and human tragedy. It is undoubtedly the ugliest conflict that Europe has witnessed since the Second World War with gross and massive violations of human rights, disregard for the most sacred human values and the abhorrent "ethnic cleansing" targeted at innocent civilians.”
1993-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3202 (1993) · source