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1996-09-27

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1997-09-25

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1. “The Polish delegation believes that the presidential statement to be adopted by the Security Council at the conclusion of this meeting will significantly enhance prospects for terminating conflicts in Africa. Poland, as a traditionally active member of the United Nations, stands ready to contribute its share to the common endeavours vis-a-vis Africa.”

   1997-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3819 (1997) · source

2. “My country is profoundly convinced that the countries of Africa, torn by ongoing crises, will succeed in rejecting that which brings suffering and misery to their people and building on that which can secure peace and prosperity. We can see no other way for a continent whose boundless human and natural resources remain largely untapped, to the detriment of Africa itself and of the entire world. My country is proud of its participation in the United Nations-led conflict-solving activities in Africa, including many United Nations peacekeeping operations. This military role, important as it is, is being complemented by assistance to our African partners in other areas, crucial for harmonious development of every country facing fundamental systemic reforms.”

   1997-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3819 (1997) · source

3. “Thus, limiting or impeding the flow of aid can have and often does have tragic consequences for hundreds of thousands of people in the regions affected by military hostilities. The parties to a conflict are obliged to respect the human rights of the civilian population in the territories under their control, and it is imperative that those responsible for violating these rights, including by impeding international relief operations, should be brought to justice. We hope that this debate will give momentum to the process of freeing Africa of current conflicts and of removing the prospects of potential ones. This is necessary if many other Vital problems of Africa are to be efficiently tackled.”

   1997-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3819 (1997) · source

4. “By way of example, I wish to refer in this context only to the efforts to assist this process undertaken by the Western European Union. Poland believes that more use should be made of thorough observations contained in documents relating to African peacekeeping forces submitted to the Security Council by Secretary-General Kofi Annan and by his predecessor. As I have already indicated, the humanitarian consequences of crises in Africa are indeed devastating. The experience of the refugees in the Great Lakes region proves that the chances of survival of civilian populations involved in conflicts are very often determined by the effective provision of humanitarian assistance and protection.”

   1997-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3819 (1997) · source

5. “Regional and subregional efforts aimed at defusing tensions and terminating conflicts in Africa are indispensable in the search for a peaceful future for that continent. Regional actors are uniquely placed to provide countries and nations in trouble with appropriate and timely advice and assistance. In this context, the tireless efforts of African mediators in regional conflicts deserve our deepest respect. The peacekeeping capacity of African countries is, in our View, one of the most important aspects of the regional potential to deal with conflicts, and it should be comprehensively developed. Over the last few years we have been witnessing an enormous step forward in expanding the theory and practice of peacekeeping in Africa.”

   1997-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3819 (1997) · source

6. “We believe that in thinking about the African future they would be well advised to build on well-tested solutions, enriched with their specific local experience and African traditions, bearing in mind that respect for universally recognized standards of democracy, the rule of law and basic human rights lies at the centre of contemporary international relations. My Government welcomes the ongoing efforts to develop cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity. We note with appreciation the significant achievements in this area and we encourage the continuation of this bold approach, which already this year has brought a significant enrichment of that cooperation in both substance and form.”

   1997-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3819 (1997) · source

7. “Hence, it is important that the recommendations to be submitted by the Secretary- General aimed at devising a feasible plan to terminate civil wars in Africa should be based on a precise identification of their sources. They should also include a specific outline of modes of international assistance for the comprehensive reconstruction and rehabilitation of the destroyed administrative, economic and social infrastructure of countries affected by conflicts. All this, however, indispensable as it is, would only be one step on the long path to normality in many war- torn places in Africa. What is needed first and foremost is a vision of that normality. This vision should be worked out primarily by the peoples of Africa themselves.”

   1997-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3819 (1997) · source

8. “Essentially a product of deep social and economic underdevelopment, crises in that part of the world are aggravated by ethnic, cultural and religious factors, all deeply rooted in history. They often involve total disruption in the functioning of State organs, especially in areas affected by military hostilities. They are also frequently accompanied by massive displacements of populations, which additionally worsen the humanitarian situation in a region, generating further violations of human rights. The unique character of African crises calls for the development of an overall concept of international assistance that would address their underlying causes in all their complexity.”

   1997-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3819 (1997) · source

9. “At the outset, Madam, let me say how glad I am to see you presiding over the present ministerial meeting of the Security Council. I would like to express my deep satisfaction at your initiative to convene this meeting. The Polish delegation immediately lent its support to the United States proposal in this respect, regarding it as highly advisable and timely. The precarious security situation and persistent lack of stability in many areas of Africa remain a source of deep concern for us. The complex nature of African conflicts reduces the effectiveness of the measures applied by the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in their efforts to resolve them.”

   1997-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3819 (1997) · source

10. “Being among the countries that have been consistently supporting the Middle East peace process initiated in Oslo and Madrid, the Polish delegation is of the view that this process constitutes an important factor related to global international security and stability. We deeply believe that the question of Palestine can be resolved by peaceful means and confidence-building, through the cooperation of both parties concerned.”

    1996-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3698 (1996) · source

11. “We call upon the Israeli Government and the Palestinian authorities to respect and implement the agreements achieved, as well as to avoid creating problems that are bound to impede the continuation of constructive dialogue between them. This, in our view, is the only way to lead to lasting peace in the Middle East. We commend diplomatic efforts made by other States, including the members of the Security Council, to encourage both parties involved to desist from perpetrating further acts of violence and to meet at the negotiating table to seek a peaceful settlement of their differences. We express our earnest hope that the parties to the conflict will respond to those efforts in a positive way.”

    1996-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3698 (1996) · source

12. “We deeply regret the loss of lives and suffering resulting from the recent tragic developments in Jerusalem, Ramallah, Bethlehem and other places. The incidents that took place in Palestine have particularly grave significance since they involved an open exchange of fire between the Israeli security forces and the police of the new Palestinian Authority - the first incident of this kind since the beginning of the peace process. It is therefore important that the parties to the conflict take decisive and immediate steps to defuse the current situation. One important step in that direction could be the restoration of the status quo in Jerusalem's Old City. It is equally important that the parties refrain from actions that might lead to a further escalation of tensions.”

    1996-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3698 (1996) · source

13. “Let me congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. As this turbulent month is coming to an end, I wish to thank you for the efforts you have made to ensure the efficient work of the Council. The Polish delegation is gravely concerned about the escalation of tensions in Palestine. The outbreak of violence and continuing open confrontation may jeopardize the results of the peace efforts already achieved, destabilize the situation in the whole region and endanger the continuation of the Middle East peace process. Our concern has been aroused even more by a visible gradual aggravation of the crisis, which appears to be steadily growing worse and more dangerous.”

    1996-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3698 (1996) · source