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1. “We understand the legitimate concerns and questions of the international community, but on behalf of my country I can assure the Council that the authorities of my country are firmly committed to consolidating democracy and the rule of law, fighting impunity and creating an environment conducive to stability and the well-being of our people. We count on the international community's solidarity and support.”

   2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source

2. “If these security and defence reforms are to take place, the Government of Guinea- Bissau must enjoy the support of the international community in the establishment of a pension fund. In 10-45202 this regard, the convening of a high-level meeting on security sector reform and a round table with our development partners is essential to the future of our country. We reaffirm the determination of our Government to fight resolutely against drug trafficking in our country and the subregion, of course with the technical and legal assistance of our partners. In spite of the persistent crises that have shaken our country in recent times, Guinea-Bissau should not be considered a lost cause.”

   2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source

3. “We are fully conscious of the fact that Guinea-Bissau needs a republican and modern army dedicated to the important role of consolidating the rule of law. The recent conference on the reform of the defence and security sectors, held in June in Bissau, took place in an environment of candour and cordiality and demonstrated the resolve of the military to undertake these reforms. I take this opportunity to thank the members of the international community - in particular our brothers from ECOWAS, the European Union, Portugal and Brazil - for their tireless support for our country in this process. Significant steps have already been taken and we must now persevere in the same spirit of cooperation and determination.”

   2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source

4. “The aspirations and legitimate expectations of our people must not continue to be compromised, and we are fully aware of that. The progress in consolidating democracy and the rule of law must not be permanently stalled. The recent tragic developments in our country, in particular the assassinations of the President of the Republic, the Army Chief of General Staff and other high-ranking officials have profoundly affected Guinean society and are contrary to our cultural values of dialogue and brotherly coexistence. As recently stated by President of the Republic Malam Bacai Sanha at a meeting of the defence corps, the events of 1 April are unacceptable and must not be repeated. The authorities of my country are of the View that the reform of the defence and security sectors is fundamental and must not be postponed.”

   2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source

5. “We express our gratitude to Ambassador Viotti for her presentation of the work of the Guinea-Bissau country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, which she has led with great dedication and skill. We highly appreciate the efforts of the Peacebuilding Commission, which have greatly contributed to creating better conditions for dialogue among Guineans aimed at restoring political stability in my country. My presence at this meeting of the Security Council is a testimony to the importance my Government accords to the Council's deliberations and reflects its determination to work tirelessly to achieve peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau. The challenges are enormous and the means to tackle them scarce. Alone, Guinea-Bissau will not be able to overcome the current situation. We are at a crucial turning point.”

   2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source

6. “We note with particular attention the observations contained in the report. We would like to express our gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Joseph Mutaboba, for his tireless dedication and contribution to peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau. His presentation illustrates the complexity of the situation and the seriousness of the pressing problems facing Guinea-Bissau. The current situation clearly results from various factors that have contributed negatively to the persistent cyclical crises, which we regret. Such recurrent crises have placed Guinea-Bissau on the agenda of the Security Council for many years. Time is of the essence and we Guineans must assume our responsibilities, turn the page once and for all and set our country on the path to sustainable peace and stability.”

   2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source

7. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (spoke in Portuguese; English text provided by the delegation): Allow me, Madam President, to congratulate you on behalf of my Government on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. Your country, Nigeria, has always played a decisive role in the resolution of conflicts on our continent, in particular in the West African subregion in the framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). We are convinced that the Security Council will review the situation in Guinea- Bissau with particular attention under your presidency and contribute to the search for peace and stability in our country. Allow me, on behalf of my Government, to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Guinea-Bissau (S/2010/335).”

   2010-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6359 (2010) · source

8. “My Government believes that respect for the rules of international law is an indispensable condition for the maintenance of international peace and security. In this context, we feel that the draft resolution before us, particularly in its paragraphs 4 and 5 , sends a clear message aimed at avoiding such incidents in the future. My delegation will support the draft resolution.”

   1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

9. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): My delegation has considered very carefully the deliberations of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), convened to examine the question of the destruction, on 24 February 1996, of two private civil aircraft registered in the United States. The two airplanes shot down belonged to the Brothers to the Rescue organization. We should like to express once again our regret at the four deaths that resulted from this incident. This act is a violation of article 3 bis of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, under which no circumstance and no argument can justify the use of weapons against civil aircraft in flight.”

   1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source

10. “It is urgent that the parties put an end to this practice, which prevents the United Nations Mission from fulfilling its mandate. My Government reiterates its concern at the slowness of the process of the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons. It considers unacceptable any attempt to place obstacles in the way of the return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes. In this context, we condemn ethnically motivated killings and other violations of human rights in the region. We support the recommendation of the Secretary- General that the mandate of UNOMIG be extended for a further period until 31 January 1997. My delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Security Council because it is well- balanced and reflects the current situation of the peace process between Georgia and Abkhazia.”

    1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source

11. “We believe that the parties, and in particular Abkhazia, should avail themselves of the goodwill of the international community in order to overcome their differences and lay the foundations for a lasting peace. My delegation profoundly regrets the absence of progress in the peace process between Georgia and Abkhazia. We note that the definition of the political status of Abkhazia constitutes the crux of the problem. My delegation believes that this question must be examined in the framework of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, within its internationally recognized borders. Furthermore, we are concerned at the fact that the threat of mines continues to affect the Gali sector. The laying of new mines endangers the lives of the population and of international civilian and military personnel.”

    1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source

12. “Mr. Queta (Guinea Bissau) (interpretation from French): The United Nations is making tireless efforts to find a political solution to the conflict between Georgia and Abkhazia. The Russian Federation, acting in its capacity as facilitator, is also playing a remarkable role with a view to the accomplishment of the complex task of bringing the parties together and arriving at a settlement to the dispute through peaceful means. My delegation also is pleased to note the dedication with which the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and his Deputy, as well as the military and civilian personnel of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG), are fulfilling the mission entrusted to them by the Security Council.”

    1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source

13. “In conclusion, my delegation wishes to pay tribute to the efforts of the observer countries, the United States of America, the Russian Federation and Portugal, to those of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, and to the entire personnel of UNAVEM. III for their commitment to the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

14. “In the current stage of the process, the demobilization of ex-combatants, their reintegration into civil society and the recovery and reconstruction of the Angolan economy are of the greatest importance. Accordingly, my delegation encourages the international community to provide the necessary financial resources within the joint United Nations Appeal for Angola, in the certain belief that the two parties will honour their obligations under the Lusaka Protocol. We will support the draft resolution before us to extend the mandate of UNAVEM. III because we are optimistic enough to believe that the Angolan leaders, particularly the head of UNITA, will renew their commitment to the peace process that we have hoped for.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

15. “We therefore encourage the President of Angola and the head of UNITA to meet as soon as possible in Angola to resolve all outstanding issues. In fact, only political will and the determination of the parties can help to bring about a lasting peace, stability and security in Angola. As for security, the two parties and others interested in Angola should take all necessary steps to guarantee the security of United Nations personnel and the personnel of other international organizations, as well as the premises that they occupy, in addition to freedom of circulation for humanitarian relief. This could encourage the international community to continue to provide Angola with aid.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

16. “The quarterng and disarmament of all UNITA forces - another essential element of the peace process - and the handing over of all their weapons, should be completed without further delay. We welcome the measures taken by the Government of Angola towards peace, such as the amnesty proclaimed in keeping with the Libreville accord, the completion of the quartering of the rapid reaction police and the adoption of the programme for the disarmament of the civilian population. These important measures adopted by the Government of Angola will, we are sure, help to consolidate peace in this fraternal country. Despite continuing delays, my delegation believes that the process that has been started is on the right track.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

17. “In fact, the adoption by the two parties of the framework agreement on military matters, the beginning of the incorporation of the military personnel of UNITA into the Angolan Armed Forces, the agreement between the President of Angola and Mr. Savimbi on the establishment of a Government of Unity and National Reconciliation by the second week of August, and the progress made in demining and lifting checkpoints are all positive developments, which we applaud. Accordingly, my delegation encourages the parties to continue to show their commitment to peace by destroying stocks of land-mines and by lifting all checkpoints so as to guarantee the free circulation of people and goods throughout all the territory of Angola.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

18. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): Allow me first, Sir, to say how very pleased we are to see you presiding over the work of the Security Council for the month of July. We are sure that, thanks to your skills and well-known qualities, our work will be successful. At the same time I should like to express our gratitude to Ambassador Elaraby and the entire delegation of Egypt for their excellent work in conducting the business of the Council in June. I should also like to take this opportunity to welcome His Excellency General Higino Carneiro, Vice-Minister without Portfolio of the Government of Angola. Since 8 May, the date of the last extension of the mandate of UNAVEM. III, the situation in Angola with regard to the consolidation of the peace process has improved in an encouraging way, despite certain delays.”

    1996-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3679 (1996) · source

19. “We will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. Allow me to thank through you, Mr. President, the Secretary-General for his devotion to the cause of the Haitian people. We also wish to pay tribute to all the countries, particularly the United States and Canada, and organizations that have been making efforts to assist in the consolidation of democracy in Haiti.”

    1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source

20. “However, the hardest tasks are still to come, including the training of a new police force capable of guaranteeing on its own the stable climate and the security necessary for the consolidation of democracy; the revitalization of the judicial system; and the needed coordination of the activities led by the United Nations bodies working for reconciliation and economic reconstruction in Haiti. My country believes that a complete withdrawal of United Nations observers could jeopardize everything the Haitian people have achieved so far with the support and assistance of the international community. Therefore, my delegation supports the continued presence of the United Nations in that country through the establishment of the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH) until 30 November 1996.”

    1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source

21. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): It seems that for the first time in its history Haiti has democratic institutions. The United Nations has played a very important role in making it possible for Haitians to express peacefully their desire to establish a political regime that is a manifestation of the will of the people. The way that the elections of 7 February 1996 were conducted in the country is emblematic of that will. My country believes that much progress has been made in Haiti, thanks to the assistance of the international community.”

    1996-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3676 (1996) · source

22. “It is our View that the parties' cooperation with UNMOT and with other international organizations operating in Tajikistan is a precondition for humanitarian activities there. I wish in conclusion to express my delegation's satisfaction at the tireless efforts of the Secretary-General, the Commonwealth of Independent States and all others who are contributing to the quest for peace in Tajikistan. We welcome the appointment of Mr. Gerd Merrem as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Tajikistan, and we wish him every success in his difficult task. Guinea-Bissau will vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council in the hope that it will shed a glimmer of hope upon the impasse faced by the process of national reconciliation in Tajikistan.”

    1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source

23. “My Government notes with deep concern the deterioration of the situation in Tajikistan, as recorded in the reports of the Secretary-General. My delegation considers that the Tajik parties themselves bear the primary responsibility for their differences. We call upon the parties to enable the Joint Commission to resume its activities without delay; in that connection, we encourage the Government of Tajikistan to provide the necessary security guarantees to the opposition members of the Joint Commission. Guinea-Bissau attaches particular importance to the United Nations role in restoring peace to Tajikistan. We therefore regret the restrictions the Tajik parties have imposed on the movements of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT).”

    1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source

24. “Solving the problems of that country depends on the parties' determination to resolve their differences through a political dialogue on national reconciliation. In that context, our delegation is encouraged to learn that the Tajik Government and the United Tajik Opposition have stated their conviction that the conflict in their country cannot be settled by military means. We take note also that the Tajik parties are prepared to resume talks and have accepted an unconditional three-month extension of the cease-fire agreement. We call upon the parties to maintain the cease-fire for the entire duration of the inter-Tajik talks, because we believe that this would be an important element in creating a favourable climate for the overall political dialogue towards national reconciliation and the promotion of democracy in that country.”

    1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source

25. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): As this is the first time that my delegation has spoken at a formal meeting under your presidency, Sir, allow me to congratulate you on your assumption of the leadership of the Security Council. We are convinced that given your skills and experience, our work will be crowned with success. We also wish to pay tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Qin Huasun of China, and to his delegation, for his effective guidance of our work during the month of May. The situation in Tajikistan remains tense because the parties to the conflict are not honouring the obligations to which they committed themselves under the Tehran cease- fire agreement. In our View, no effort can succeed without good faith on the part of the Tajik parties.”

    1996-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3673 (1996) · source

26. “As its name indicates, UNPREDEP is a preventive deployment force that plays a very important role in the region, particularly during the current delicate phase of the implementation of the Dayton Agreement and in the light of regional threats. It is in that context that Guinea-Bissau supports the report of the Secretary-General, particularly with regard to the extension of the UNPREDEP mandate for a new six- month period and the maintenance of the status quo of that Force, while still hoping that an improvement in the situation in the country and the region may make it possible to eventually reduce the personnel strength of UNPREDEP. Guinea-Bissau will vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council.”

    1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source

27. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): Allow me to thank the Secretary-General for his very complete report on developments regarding the composition, strength and mandate of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. We also wish to pay tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sokalski, as well as to the civilian and military personnel of UNPREDEP for their important preventive work in that area. We believe, as is indicated in the report of the Secretary-General, that it is impossible to foresee with certainty the consequences of a withdrawal of UNPREDEP, given the present situation. That leads us to believe that maintaining the Force, despite its cost, would be more reasonable.”

    1996-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3670 (1996) · source

28. “I wish to convey my thanks to the Secretary-General for his efforts to lead the Liberians to national reconciliation. I wish also to thank the personnel of UN OMIL, ECOMOG and humanitarian organizations for their tireless efforts to put an end to the suffering of the Liberian people. My delegation reiterates its support for the Secretary-General's recommendation that the mandate of UNOMIL be extended for a further period of three months.”

    1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source

29. “We note with satisfaction that the members of the Council of State indicated that they would respect the recommendations adopted at that meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the West African subregion. Similarly, we hope that the ECOWAS summit planned for the beginning of August will take important decisions with the participation of the leaders of all the Liberian factions. We also hail the Government of the United States for its initiative to set up an international contact group on Liberia. My delegation considers that in the final analysis it is the Liberian people, and especially their leaders, who bear the responsibility to achieve peace and national reconciliation. Moreover, we call upon all States to abide strictly by the embargo on all shipments of weapons and materiel to Liberia established by resolution 788 (1992).”

    1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source

30. “In the same spirit, we call upon the international community to give ECOMOG logistical, financial and other assistance to enable it to fulfil its mandate, including for the disarmament of the Liberian factions and for the adoption of confidence-building and security measures. At the same time we believe that all Liberian factions must strictly respect the status of the personnel of ECOMOG, UNOMIL and humanitarian organizations, so that they can continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to all countries concerned, and in particular to refugees and displaced persons. Guinea Bissau welcomed the 7 May meeting of ECOWAS Foreign Ministers on the question of Liberia.”

    1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source

31. “In that context, we urgently appeal anew to all the Liberian parties to respect the Abuja Agreement, and call on the faction chiefs to cooperate with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and UNOMIL to implement that agreement. Despite the tragic events that are continuing in Liberia and the resulting delays in the implementation of the Abuja Agreement, we share the Secretary-General's view that the United Nations and the international community must remain dedicated to the Liberian peace process, and that UNOMIL has a very important role to play in that regard.”

    1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source

32. “Kromah, "The principle of collective fate is today working so heavily in favour of peace that I and my colleagues in the Council of State consider the peace process now to be irreversible". (S/PV.3624, p. 2) Now, four months later, there has been no tangible progress, and we are meeting once again in a public meeting of the Security Council to continue the search for a peaceful way to break the deadlock gripping the Liberian factions and to put an end to the recent cease-fire Violations that have caused many civilian deaths. Guinea Bissau is firmly convinced that the Liberian people, like other peoples, deserves to live in peace, and that it has the right to raise its children in conditions of peace and security. My delegation believes that the only solution of the Liberian conflict is a political one.”

    1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source

33. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): My delegation has had several opportunities to state its Views on the situation in Liberia, a brother country that for the past six years has been ravaged by a devastating war. During the Security Council's consideration of the fifteenth progress report by the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) we listened with particular attention to the statement by the Member of the Collective Presidency of the Liberian National Transitional Government, His Excellency Alhaji G.V. Kromah, and were encouraged to learn that all the Liberian factions were determined to pursue the cause of national reconciliation. According to Mr.”

    1996-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3667 (1996) · source

34. “Despite the delays in the peace process in general, we have also noted some progress in Angola in recent months, which makes it incumbent upon us again to encourage the international community to continue to provide the necessary assistance to this fraternal country to facilitate the revival and reconstruction of the Angolan economy, in the hope that the two parties will honour their commitments, which they are obliged to do under the Lusaka Protocol. In the light of these observations, we will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

35. “More than ever, the Government of Angola, and UNITA in particular, should redouble their efforts to commit themselves to the peace process by scrupulously complying with their obligations under the Lusaka Protocol, as well as their commitments made in Libreville on 1 March 1996 - in particular, the rapid formation of unified Angolan armed forces and the creation of a Government of Unity and National Reconciliation; steps to ensure that UNITA deputies can take their seats in the National Assembly; the cessation of hostile propaganda; public measures to destroy the stockpiles of landmines and to demine the whole country to enable the free circulation of people and goods; and concrete measures to guarantee the safety of all United Nations personnel and other categories of international personnel, so that incidents such as those which caused the death of two military observers and a representative of Oxfam on 3 April 1996 during an ambush by armed assailants are not repeated.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

36. “Guinea-Bissau welcomes the progress made by the Angolan Government in quartering the rapid reaction police, and we encourage it to complete this process and to continue to withdraw forces from positions they hold close to the quartering areas of UNITA. We also hope that the Angolan Government will take steps for the establishment of an independent United Nations radio station.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

37. “Despite the progress which has taken place recently, according to the report given today by Ambassador Gharekhan, the quartering and disarmament of UNITA troops, which is one of the key elements of the peace process, has not yet been completed. The desertion of a considerable number of UNITA troops from the quartering areas gives further cause for concern. Guinea-Bissau again calls upon UNITA to discharge by June 1996 its obligations to proceed, without interruption, fully to quarter its troops, under the verification of UNAVEM. III, and to hand over to UNAVEM. III all arms, munitions and military equipment possessed by its troops. It must also unconditionally release all prisoners, in keeping with its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

38. “Fifteen days ago, when the Council last considered the situation in Angola, we felt that the peace process was moving slowly. Unfortunately, we must note that the situation has changed little. Progress in the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol continues to be slow, despite the commendable efforts of the Secretary- General, his Special Representative in Angola, the observers of the Angolan peace process - Portugal, the Russian Federation and the United States of America - and the Organization of African Unity to promote peace in that country. In this respect, we wish to pay them all a tribute for their dedication to the Angolan cause.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

39. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): On behalf of the delegation of Guinea-Bissau, we wish to join other speakers in congratulating you most sincerely, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council this month. Your personal experience, skills and pragmatism guarantee the accomplishment of your task. Our delegation therefore wishes to assure you and your delegation of its full cooperation. Through you, we also wish to thank Ambassador Somavr'a of Chile and his delegation most sincerely for the outstanding manner and wisdom with which they led the work of our Council in April. I further wish to welcome and congratulate Minister Cameiro of Angola, who is honouring us with his presence in this formal meeting of the Council.”

    1996-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3662 (1996) · source

40. “My delegation encourages the authorities of the Sudan to take every necessary measure to promote all efforts aimed at ensuring the implementation of Security Council resolution 1044 (1996). As the draft resolution before us does not, in our View, seem to have economic implications that could adversely affect the civilian population of the Sudan, my delegation will vote in favour.”

    1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source

41. “Nevertheless, my delegation regrets that the Government of the Sudan has not yet complied with the request of the Security Council, despite the efforts of the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and of the OAU. Guinea-Bissau condemns acts of international terrorism in all their forms, and believes that the international community should adopt practical measures to address such heinous acts. In this context, my delegation reaffirms its support for the 1994 United Nations Declaration on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. My delegation also reiterates its strong condemnation of the attempted assassination of President Mubarak and its solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt. It believes that the attack affected the sovereignty, integrity and stability not only of Ethiopia, but of all of Africa.”

    1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source

42. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): On 31 January 1996, the Security Council adopted resolution 1044 (1996), which, in paragraph 4, requests the Government of the Sudan to undertake immediate action to extradite to Ethiopia for prosecution the three suspects sheltering in the Sudan and wanted in connection with the assassination attempt on the life of President Mubarak of Egypt, on the basis of the 1964 Extradition Treaty between Ethiopia and the Sudan; and to act in its relations with its neighbours and with others in full conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).”

    1996-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3660 (1996) · source

43. “For all those reasons, we voted in favour of both of the draft resolutions that were before us this evening in the hope that this would make a major contribution to the immediate cessation of hostilities and to the continuation of negotiations on a just and lasting peace in the region.”

    1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source

44. “It encourages the initiatives being taken by certain countries of the region, which we hope will take into account the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, including resolution 425 (1978). We deplore the incidents today, which have led to dozens of deaths in Lebanon, and we express our full solidarity with the families of the innocent victims. We also express our sincere support for all those who have been affected by the military activities in the area - in particular, the hundreds of thousands of Lebanese who have, regrettably, been forced into an exodus within their own country. In the light of the grave humanitarian situation, we wish also make an urgent appeal to the international community to come to the aid of the victims of the war in Lebanon.”

    1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source

45. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): Over the past few days, intensive bombardments have been taking place along the Israeli-Lebanese border and within Lebanon itself, leading to heavy losses of human life and damage to property. Guinea-Bissau, which itself has suffered from the ravages of war, is gravely concerned at this military escalation and, in general, at the deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, the effects of which could imperil the peace process. These hostilities, whose consequences are becoming daily more serious and more unforeseeable, must cease immediately. To this end, Guinea-Bissau will support all peace initiatives.”

    1996-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3654 (1996) · source

46. “We hope that the conclusions reached by that conference will be applied in such a way as to facilitate the peace process in the region and to combat terrorism. As the Security Council is responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, it could not remain indifferent to the latest developments in the situation in the Middle East or to the suffering of the civilian population. Nevertheless, we believe that at this stage any progress towards peace in the region will depend fundamentally upon the will of the parties concerned. We therefore encourage the parties to confront the enemies of peace and to respect existing commitments and agreements, and to continue their direct negotiations, which is the only way of reaching a just, comprehensive and lasting peace and social and economic development in the Middle East.”

    1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source

47. “Despite claims that such steps are legitimate security measures, we believe that they are not appropriate at a time when it is the job of all parties to redouble their efforts to consolidate what has been gained and, through specific actions, to implement fully all the other aspects of the peace process, particularly those related to security in the area. We condemn the recent acts of terrorism in Israel, which cost innocent lives. Those base acts have been condemned in all countries that seek peace and security. We welcome the convening in Egypt of the Summit conference under the co-chairmanship of President Mubarak of Egypt and President Clinton of the United States, with the participation of many Heads of State or Government, including those from countries of the Middle East.”

    1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source

48. “Mr. Queta (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): As this is the first statement that I have made at an official meeting this month, I extend, Sir, on behalf of the delegation of Guinea-Bissau, my sincere congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for April. We are certain that, given your skill and savoirfaire, you will fully accomplish your difficult task. We also sincerely thank, through you, Ambassador Legwaila of Botswana for the outstanding way in which he headed the Council last month. Guinea-Bissau considers the recent closures and restriction of movement in the zones under the Palestinian National Authority as a source of continuing concern, because of their negative repercussions for the Palestinian population.”

    1996-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3652 (1996) · source

49. “We ask the international community to continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the Somali people with a View to bringing the various factions closer together and leading them to the negotiating table in the search for such a solution in Somalia. We ask the international community to continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia so as finally to banish the ever-present threat of war in that country.”

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50. “We ask them to take every step necessary to ensure the safety of humanitarian personnel dispatched to the field to provide humanitarian assistance. We are concerned that, in contravention of Security Council resolution 733 (1992), arms trafficking continues in that country. We would remind States that they are under an obligation fully to respect the general and complete embargo imposed under paragraph 5 of that resolution in connection with all deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Somalia, since non-compliance with the embargo only exacerbates tensions. In conclusion, we pay tribute to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and to the European Union, the Organization of African Unity, Somalia's neighbours and other agencies for their efforts to find a comprehensive political solution in Somalia.”

    1996-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3641 (1996) · source