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Sychou

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1999-03-26

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1999-03-26

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1. “We also call for the resumption of the work of the Contact Group on the former Yugoslavia, in the interest of the resumption of dialogue between the parties to the conflict and of advancing the peace process in the region. We believe that the present events give the Organization a historic opportunity to demonstrate to the entire world the supremacy of the principles and ideals that are enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The Republic of Belarus reaffirms its position on the settlement of the Kosovo conflict: it should be based on unconditional respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Yugoslavia and on the non-use of force, in keeping with the rights of all ethnic groups. Scrupulous adherence to those principles alone will guarantee the establishment of a solid, lasting peace in Kosovo.”

   1999-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3989 (1999) · source

2. “The decision to use force, which is an extreme measure, may be made only by the Security Council taking into account the views of the States Members of the Organization. Today, we are witnessing a negative turn of events: the violation of basic principles of international law that make no provision for military intervention for humanitarian purposes. The consequences of these actions cannot be predicted. They threaten to undermine the United Nations system and, indeed, international relations as a whole. The Republic of Belarus again calls on the Security Council to take all necessary steps to put a halt to these NATO military actions and to stop the bloodshed.”

   1999-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3989 (1999) · source

3. “It is there that we see the key role of the Security Council pursuant to its powers under the United Nations Charter. In that connection, we express our profound concern and disappointment at the fact that the draft resolution was not adopted. The Republic of Belarus considers that decision by the Council to be utterly counterproductive. In view of the continuing massive military strikes against a sovereign State, in view of the civilian casualties and in View of all the destruction, it is scarcely possible to accept the arguments put forward by representatives of NATO about the alliance resolving the humanitarian crisis in Kosovo through the use of force. We are firmly convinced that the use of force will not promote stability or put an end to the confrontation between the parties.”

   1999-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3989 (1999) · source

4. “Mr. Sychou (Belarus) (spoke in Russian): As before, the Republic of Belarus is extremely concerned at the illegal aggressive military action that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is carrying out against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It was because of the primary responsibility that the Security Council bears for the maintenance of international peace and security that the Republic of Belarus was among the States that called for the convening of an emergency meeting of the Council and that joined in sponsoring the draft resolution that was before the Council at this meeting. The President and the Government of the Republic of Belarus have repeatedly declared their commitment to a peaceful settlement of this conflict. We are convinced that even today opportunities for continuing dialogue can and should be found.”

   1999-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3989 (1999) · source