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1. “The tragic accident over Lockerbie resulted in the death of innocent passengers and inflicted agonizing pain on their families, who have our deepest sympathy. The priority now is to settle the case in a prompt and proper manner because this will be beneficial to all parties concerned, including families of the victims. The key to resolving the Lockerbie case is for the parties concerned to agree at an early date on the venue and method of the trial of the two suspects. In this regard, we are pleased to note that the League of Arab States and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) have put forward three options concerning questions about the trial. Libya has agreed to the trial by Scottish judges at The Hague in accordance with Scottish law.”

   1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source

2. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the Security Council's open meeting today to consider the question of Libya. We also would like to welcome the Foreign Minister of Libya to our meeting. We have listened to his statement carefully. The Security Council is the main United Nations organ for maintaining international peace and security. Since the Council acts on behalf of the entire membership, in accordance with the Charter, it should listen to the broad range of views of Member States while deliberating on the question of Libya. This meeting is a good opportunity for the Council to do that. The Chinese Government's position is clear cut. China is opposed to terrorism in any form and is of the view that terrorists should be brought to justice.”

   1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source

3. “will implement the proposals put forward at its emergency session and will complete its task of verification and the destruction of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction at an early date, so that steps can be taken to lift the sanctions against Iraq at the earliest possible date.”

   1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source

4. “The Security Council can make judgements and decisions only on the basis of prevailing circumstances. It has been China's consistent position that Iraq must implement in full the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and must cooperate fully with the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM). At the same time, Iraq is a sovereign State, and its sovereignty, dignity and legitimate security concerns should also be respected. The Security Council should make a timely and objective assessment of Iraq's implementation of its resolutions. UNSCOM. has made considerable headway in its inspections and in the destruction of Iraq's weapons. We hope that, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and with the understanding reached with Iraq, UNSCOM.”

   1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source

5. “I wish also to note that during the Council's many consultations the Chinese delegation repeatedly and unambiguously demanded that the draft resolution should contain no automatic authorization of the use of force against Iraq. This evening we listened very carefully to the explanations offered by the sponsors of the draft resolution, but these did not eliminate our misgivings about possible abuse of the draft resolution. I wish therefore to stress that the adoption of this draft resolution will in no way mean that the Security Council is automatically authorizing any State to use force against Iraq. The Council cannot and should not prejudge whether Iraq will violate its resolutions; even less should the Council predetermine the course of future action.”

   1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source

6. “The successful visit by the Secretary-General has once again proved that political and diplomatic efforts and patient dialogue are the only way to dispel mistrust and find an appropriate solution. We sincerely hope that under the present circumstances the parties concerned will create a favourable atmosphere for an early and comprehensive implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding and refrain from any action that might worsen the situation. The draft resolution before us is intended to support the good offices of the Secretary-General and to endorse the Memorandum of Understanding. It also makes it clear that the Security Council will act to lift the sanctions as Iraq implements the resolution. That reflects our Views, and the Chinese delegation will therefore join the consensus on the draft resolution before the Council.”

   1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source

7. “Resolving peacefully the problems that have arisen during the inspection process is the general demand of the majority of the United Nations Member States and is in the fundamental interest of the people of the various countries in the Gulf region. The Security Council must bear this in mind while dealing with this major issue. China has always maintained that international disputes should be resolved through peaceful means in accordance with the United Nations Charter and the basic norms of international relations. We are not in favour of resorting to or threatening to use force, because this would not favour an appropriate solution to these problems. It would only cause heavy civilian casualties and possibly even more severe consequences.”

   1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source

8. “We believe that the Memorandum of Understanding has resolved the question of access for the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) and at the same time responded to Iraq's legitimate concerns over sovereignty, dignity and security, in full accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. This is a major breakthrough for the inspection work of UNSCOM. and will definitely help UNSCOM. complete the task entrusted to it by the Security Council at an early date. The situation in the Gulf region is complex and sensitive. If it is dealt with appropriately there will be peace. Any imprudence, however, may trigger a war, which is in no one's interest.”

   1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source

9. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to join other delegations in welcoming you, Sir, to the presidency of the Security Council at this first meeting of the month. Not long ago Secretary-General Kofi Annan, with the broad support of the international community, made a successful Visit to Iraq and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Iraq, thus defusing the weapons-inspection crisis. Peace-loving people all over the world were overjoyed and encouraged by this event. China greatly appreciates the wise decision made by the Secretary-General at the critical juncture between war and peace and supports his diplomatic efforts. We also view positively the flexibility and wisdom demonstrated by the various parties in bringing about this successful result.”

   1998-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3858 (1998) · source

10. “In the meantime, I wish to emphasize that the current plan is merely a temporary measure for easing the humanitarian situation in Iraq. A definitive solution to the humanitarian crisis in Iraq lies solely in the gradual removal of the sanctions against that country. The Security Council is considering a draft resolution on the humanitarian programme for Iraq on the very day when the Secretary-General is arriving there for diplomatic mediation. We sincerely hope that he will achieve success in his visit.”

    1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source

11. “The oil-for-food programme should proceed on the basis of full respect for the sovereignty of Iraq and be implemented strictly in accordance with the memorandum of understanding between the United Nations Secretariat and the Government of Iraq. We hope that, once the draft resolution is adopted, the parties concerned will actively collaborate in its implementation. We hope that there will be no linkage in the implementation process itself between this humanitarian question and political issues. We urge the parties concerned to expedite the review and approval procedure and to avoid artificial delays in order to ensure that the oil-export earnings are converted into humanitarian supplies as soon as possible.”

    1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source

12. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Iraq has been under sanctions for more than seven years and the humanitarian there has continued to deteriorate. The Chinese delegation expresses its deep sympathy with the people of Iraq for their sufferings. The draft resolution before us would approve an increase in the amount of oil to be exported by Iraq and would thereby increase the amount of humanitarian supplies it can import. We believe that this would help to alleviate the current humanitarian situation in Iraq. The Chinese delegation will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”

    1998-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3855 (1998) · source

13. “We hope that all sides concerned will respond to the appeals of the Governments of Africa and the Secretary-General to provide active assistance on behalf of peace and reconstruction in the Central African Republic. China will continue to make its own efforts.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

14. “China has always encouraged and supported the African countries in their efforts to rely on their own strengths in resolving their regional problems. We hope that all sides concerned in the Central African Republic will cooperate closely with MISAB so as to bring those regional efforts to fruition as soon as possible. At the same time, we view with favour the Secretary-General's proposal to deploy peacekeeping forces. China has always held that the international community should attach importance to African issues in active support of the efforts of African countries to resolve their own crises and to achieve regional peace and stability.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

15. “We believe that, so long as all sides concerned take into account the basic interests of the people while treating each with sincerity and proceeding with determination, perseverance and confidence in a spirit of reconciliation, they can certainly overcome their difficulties and differences in order to implement fully all the tasks laid down in the Bangui Agreements and to achieve national reconciliation, peace and prosperity for the people. In order to help the Central African Republic resolve the crisis and achieve reconciliation, the African countries - especially those of Central Africa - have risen above their own difficulties and made tremendous contributions. In this regard, we highly appreciate the critical role played by MISAB, led by President Bongo.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

16. “We wish to express our concern and sympathy for the people in their suffering. China sincerely hopes that the Central African Republic can resolve the crisis as soon as possible and that its people will soon be able to enjoy a secure and prosperous life. We are pleased that all sides concerned in the country have firmly and actively committed themselves to the restoration of peace and stability there. We support the Government of National Union established a year ago. We also welcome the progress made over the past year by all sides concerned in implementing the Bangui Agreements.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

17. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation warmly welcomes you, Sir, the Foreign Minister of Gabon, as you preside over today's meeting of the Security Council. China endorses the extension of the mandate of the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB) in support of the International Mediation Committee's efforts to help the Government of the Central African Republic and all sides concerned resolve the crisis in that country. The Chinese delegation will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. As a true friend of Africa, China has always been very concerned by developments in the situation in the Central African Republic. We are deeply disturbed by the sustained unrest brought about by the political and military crisis in that country.”

    1998-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3853 (1998) · source

18. “We also hope fervently that, with the common efforts of the parties concerned, Bosnia and Herzegovina can enjoy lasting peace and prosperity.”

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

19. “In View of the fact that the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to be stable, we hope that the countries contributing troops to the Stabilization Force will report to the Security Council in timely fashion on their thoughts about the future. We would also like to point out that the task of the Stabilization Force, as its name implies, is to maintain stability. We hope that any action taken by the Stabilization Force will be conducive to continued stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. China has always supported the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we have no self-serving designs in that country. We sincerely hope that countries in the former Yugoslavia, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, can live in harmony.”

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

20. “We believe that the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) should principally carry out tasks mandated by the Peace Agreement. Issues relating to judicial reform and economic matters involve sensitive and complex questions, and involve high stakes. The United Nations should therefore proceed with caution in this respect. We note that the countries contributing troops to the Stabilization Force are reviewing its future mandate. On the basis of past experience, operations authorized or approved by the Security Council have always been adjusted in response to changes in circumstances.”

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

21. “There can be no talk of development without peace and stability, and peace and stability can be better maintained when there is development. At present, Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the phase of consolidating peace. Post-conflict economic reconstruction is a formidable task, and we appeal to the generosity of the international community to assist the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to heal their war wounds and to rebuild their homes. We support the diplomatic and political efforts of the international community in behalf of the peace process for Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also support the work of the United Nations carried out, in its civilian aspects, in accordance with the provisions of the Peace Agreement.”

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

22. “The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina has laid down a basic framework of that purpose, and the parties concerned should implement the Peace Agreement in earnest. Maintaining stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the fundamental interest of the ethnic communities of that country, and is conducive to peace and stability in the region. We hope that the parties concerned will take account of the fundamental interests of the people, and that they will set aside their grudges, restore mutual trust, achieve national reconciliation and join in working to achieve development. In that connection, the parties concerned should continue their efforts to resolve outstanding issues to bring about the full functioning of common institutions.”

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

23. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes you, Sir, as you preside over today's meeting of the Security Council to conduct an open debate on the question of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over the past year the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has, on the whole, been stable, and the peace process has been proceeding smoothly. That is a concrete manifestation of the political will and cooperative attitude of the parties concerned in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we welcome it. Because peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been hard-won, it should be doubly cherished and nurtured. We believe that national reconciliation is the key to a genuine, lasting settlement of the problem in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

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

24. “We look forward to an early report by the Secretary-General in this regard. At the same time, I also wish to point out that if the revenue from oil exports cannot be speedily used to meet humanitarian needs, then, no matter how much oil is exported, it will not ease Iraq's humanitarian plight. Such a situation is not in conformity with the spirit of the relevant resolutions. Therefore, we strongly urge the parties concerned to speed up the review and approval procedure so that humanitarian goods may be shipped to Iraq as soon as possible. Out of consideration for the continued implementation of resolutions on oil for food in order to ameliorate the humanitarian situation in Iraq, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source

25. “At the same time, owing to the slow pace of the review and approval procedure, at the conclusion of phase II there are still deliveries outstanding under phase I, and the overwhelming majority of phase II import applications have yet to be approved. Such a situation, in which the import of humanitarian goods lags far behind the export of oil, is unacceptable. China is deeply concerned about it. We urge the parties concerned to pay attention to this problem and promptly adopt practical measures to solve it. The Chinese delegation believes that, since the current quantity of oil sales cannot satisfy the humanitarian needs of Iraq, the Security Council needs to increase the quantity of Iraq's oil exports in order to guarantee the country's essential humanitarian needs.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source

26. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The purpose of implementing the oil-for-food resolutions, resolutions 986 (1995) and 1111 (1997), is to ameliorate the humanitarian situation in Iraq. It is regrettable that, according to the report of the Secretary- General, despite the implementation of those two resolutions, the humanitarian situation in Iraq is continuing to worsen. The Iraqi people continue to face serious problems in nutrition and health care. A third of the children under five years of age and a quarter of the men and women under the age of 26 suffer from malnutrition today. The quantity of oil sales stipulated in resolution 1111 (1997) is far from being able to satisfy Iraq's basic humanitarian needs.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source

27. “The task of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) is to prevent the spillover of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia into Macedonia. We have noted the recommendations by the Secretary-General and the interested parties on the question of extending UNPREDEP's mandate. We feel that its extension should be considered in conjunction with the current situation of stability in the region. We wish to reiterate that the political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Macedonia should be respected. Taking into account the request by Macedonia, the country concerned, for an extension of UNPREDEP's mandate, and on the basis of our consistent position, the Security Council 3839th meeting Fifty-second year 4 December 1997 Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

28. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): We welcome the fact that the general situation in the former Yugoslavia is stable and continuing to improve. In our view, the continued maintenance of stability in the former Yugoslavia is conducive to the development of friendly and good-neighbourly relations and economic reconstruction by the countries of the region. We are pleased to note that Macedonia and the other countries of the region are working towards the improvement of their mutual relations. We hope that these countries will continue to take effective measures, resolve their remaining differences, and soon begin living together in harmony, as is consistent with the fundamental interests of their peoples.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

29. “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 (interpretation from Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1141 (1997). There are no further speakers left on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.05 pm.”

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

30. “Considering the current situation in Haiti and the request from the Haitian Government, China agrees to keep the United Nations civilian police operation in Haiti, as an exceptional case. We hope that this will allow the Haitian National Police to be professionalized promptly and enable Haiti to embark on the road towards stability and development. The Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council. I now resume my function as President of the Council. I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1997/931. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

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

31. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. China has always been concerned about the situation in Haiti. We sincerely hope that the political situation in Haiti will stabilize and economic reconstruction start as soon as possible. It is out of this desire that China has consistently supported the peacekeeping operation of the United Nations in Haiti. We believe that the United Nations should promptly conclude its peacekeeping operation in Haiti, transfer the focus of its work to helping Haiti undertake economic reconstruction and provide the necessary assistance in this regard. In this respect, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank and other multilateral-assistance institutions can play a leading role.”

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

32. “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 give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

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

33. “I thank the representative of Argentina for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Canada. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

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

34. “I thank the representative of Haiti for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Argentina. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

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

35. “The President (interpretation from Chinese): 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 Transition Mission in Haiti, documents S/ 1997/832 and S/l997/832/Add.1. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1997/931, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Argentina, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Portugal, the United States of America and Venezuela. The first speaker is the representative of Haiti, to whom I give the floor.”

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

36. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Argentina, Canada, Haiti and Venezuela, in which they request 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 those representatives 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. Lelong (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Petrella (Argentina), Mr. Fowler (Canada) and Mr. Escovar- Salom (Venezuela) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

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

37. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1140 (1997). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.50 am.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3836 (1997) · source

38. “I should like to draw attention to document S/1997/838 and Corrigendum 1, which contains the text of a letter dated 3 November 1997 from the Permanent Representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution [S/1997/932] 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 (interpretation from Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3836 (1997) · source

39. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1997/932, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. Informal consultations are still going on on some remaining technical aspects of the mandate of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP), but in the meantime the mandate will expire on 30 November 1997. As a result of the informal consultations of the Council, the members of the Council have decided to adopt the draft resolution contained in document S/1997/932, to allow time for the completion of consultations.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3836 (1997) · source

40. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 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. Calovski (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3836 (1997) · source

41. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.30 p.m.”

    1997-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3835 (1997) · source

42. “In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council: "As is known, the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/1997/884) states in paragraph 9: 'Despite the present quiet in the Israeli- Syrian sector, the situation in the Middle East continues to be potentially dangerous and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached: "That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the View of the Security Council." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/ 1997/53.”

    1997-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3835 (1997) · source

43. “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 (interpretation from Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1139 (1997).”

    1997-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3835 (1997) · source

44. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Security Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, document S/1997/884. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1997/904, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the voting on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    1997-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3835 (1997) · source

45. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.20 pm,”

    1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3834 (1997) · source

46. “"The Security Council reiterates the need for the provision and distribution of humanitarian assistance in response to local needs, and calls upon the junta to ensure its safe delivery to its intended recipients. It urges all States and relevant international organizations to continue to assist those countries dealing with the influx of refugees caused by the crisis in Sierra Leone. "The Security Council reminds all States of their obligation to comply strictly with the embargo on the sale or supply of petroleum and petroleum products and arms and related materiei of all types to Sierra Leone, and with the other measures imposed by its resolution 1132 (1997)." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/52.”

    1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3834 (1997) · source

47. “It calls upon all parties concerned to work for the early and effective implementation of the peace plan, and encourages the ECOWAS Committee to cooperate closely with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Sierra Leone. "The Security Council takes note with appreciation of the briefing on the outcome of the meeting in Conakry on 23 October 1997 provided to its members in New York by representatives of the ECOWAS Committee on 11 November 1997. It expresses its readiness to consider how it can support the implementation of the peace plan, and looks forward to early recommendations from the Secretary-General on the role the United Nations could play to that end.”

    1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3834 (1997) · source

48. “"The Security Council expresses its full support and appreciation for the continued efforts of the Committee of Five on Sierra Leone of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to seek a peaceful settlement of the crisis and the restoration of the democratically elected Government and constitutional order. In this regard, it welcomes the peace plan agreed in Conakry on 23 October 1997 between the ECOWAS Committee and representatives of the junta as set out in the documents issued after the meeting (S/1997/824, annexes I and II). It also notes with satisfaction President Kabbah's acceptance of the peace plan in his statement of 5 November 1997 (S/ 1997/886). "The Security Council calls upon the junta to fulfil its obligations under the peace plan, and in particular the ongoing maintenance of the ceasefire.”

    1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3834 (1997) · source

49. “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 recalls its resolution 1132 (1997) of 8 October 1997 and the statements of its President of 27 May 1997 (S/PRST/1997/29), 11 July 1997 (S/PRST/1997/36) and 6 August 1997 (S/PRST/1997/42) in response to the military coup in Sierra Leone on 25 May 1997. It reiterates its condemnation of the overthrow of the democratically elected Government of President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, and its concern about the threat to peace, security and stability in the region which the situation in Sierra Leone continues to present.”

    1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3834 (1997) · source

50. “The 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 the following documents: S/1997/824, letter dated 28 October 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the texts of the communique and the six-month peace plan for Sierra Leone of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which were issued at the conclusion of the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the ECOWAS Committee of Five with the delegation representing Major Johnny Paul Koromah, held at Conakry on 22 and 23 October 1997; and S/1997/886, letter dated 13 November 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3834 (1997) · source