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  1. “The countries of Africa, rightly fearing the disastrous effects of this tragedy on their already weakened economies, deem it wise to make every effort to avoid further risks and to bring an end to this tragedy, which has lasted too long. Despite their efforts and sacrifice, the past years have been a lost period for the development of their country. The socio-economic situation has been completely undermined by the effects of war and especially by the continued fratricidal battles, which drain financial resources and thereby stifle the economy and destroy many human lives.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source

  2. “We express our deep gratitude to and admiration of your predecessor for the work accomplished under his presidency. We also congratulate the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, on his exhaustive and clear report on Angola and the deployment of the third United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III). He can count on our support. Praise is also due to the members of the Security Council for their resolute action to find solutions to critical world problems which disturb us deeply, and for the excellent initiatives they have taken to assure the success of the work on Angola under way in the Security Council. The tragedy being played out in Angola has been described at length in the Council Chamber in all its political, economic and social dimensions.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source

  3. “Mr. Toure (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guinea-Bissau, who was to be part of the ministerial delegation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) but has been unable to attend this meeting, and on behalf of the delegation of Guinea-Bissau, I should like to express my warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to Botswana on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council of the United Nations. We are familiar with your Ambassador's talents as a negotiator and his experience of international problems, as well as his profound commitment to everything related to the equilibrium of societies and to peace. We are therefore convinced that, under his auspices, our work will be crowned with success.”

    1995-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3499Resumption1 (1995) · source

  4. “That is why we support the draft resolution submitted for discussion by the Government of the United States of America, for whose work we are grateful. We are also grateful for the Contact Group's peace plan, which has been rejected by the Serbs. We support the lifting of the arms embargo, if necessary, and all measures to that end.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

  5. “That is why Guinea-Bissau endorses any initiative that might allow the speedy implementation of measures to end the rigidity of the Serbs. 63 Guinea-Bissau, like other countries, is profoundly concerned at the armed aggression and the policy of Aethnic cleansing@being implemented against the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its people. Everything should be done to ensure that the relevant resolutions of the Security Council are implemented and strictly complied with. My country's action with regard to Bosnia and Herzegovina should be seen in the context of reducing regional conflicts. The aspirations of the people of Bosnia to freedom and democracy are now seen to be demands that cannot be refused.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

  6. “With regard to the current conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we must do all we can to take the path of dialogue and reason in order to safeguard peace in that country and region. To that end, my country, Guinea- Bissau, which is actively involved in the search for a solution to the problems afflicting the international community, will spare no effort to find appropriate solutions commensurate with the magnitude of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The international community and the United Nations in particular must pursue their efforts to help defenceless people and redeem the tragic situation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our firm conviction that peace is _ possible everywhere strengthens our resolve to settle the ongoing conflict.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

  7. “The terrible sufferings inflicted upon the heroic people of Bosnia, far from weakening them, have shown their strength, courage, determination and great political maturity, maturity demonstrated by the responsibility of that people, who personify the aspirations that inspire our debate. An outraged world has expressed unflagging indignation at the atrocities committed in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The international community has consistently manifested its strong repugnance at the killing of defenceless, isolated Bosnians. The tragedy of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a disgrace to those involved and the entire international community, for which it is also a constant source of anxiety and serious concern.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

  8. “The preventive diplomacy that it advocates is a mechanism that deserves the support of the entire international community. The Government of Guinea-Bissau warmly greets the members of the Security Council, whose ability and humanity have been amply demonstrated. Among the many problems forming the dangerous framework within which the people of Bosnia are struggling are violence, war, scorn for the principles of the United Nations Charter, violations of the most fundamental norms of human rights that govern international relations, the massacre of thousands of human beings and the destruction of vast swaths of property.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

  9. “Mr. Toure (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): It gives me great pleasure, beyond mere tradition, to congratulate you, Madam, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I am convinced that your work will yield tangible results, so great are your personal experience and the international standing of your country. Your predecessor also deserves our congratulations for the skill and dedication with which he conducted the Council's business. I also take this opportunity to pay tribute to our Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his dynamism and the many initiatives he has taken. His Agenda for Peace, for example, is an invaluable source of inspiration for safeguarding and _ consolidating international peace.”

    1994-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3454Resumption2 (1994) · source

  10. “We hope that the peace process in Angola will finally be successful and that the international community will at last be able to celebrate the end of the tragedy into which civil war plunged that country. We encourage the Government of Angola to persevere along the path of dialogue on which it has set out and we exhort UNITA to demonstrate goodwill in order to make possible the speedy restoration of peace to that country, so sorely tried by so many years of violence.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  11. “Only the establishment of an immediate, definitive cease-fire will enable the Angolans to start serious negotiations about the future of their country. There is no point in having international bodies consecrate futile results. The Angolans must agree to bury the hatchet to help the international community help them. A new era will than be ushered in for the Angolan people, allowing them to devote themselves to rebuilding and developing their homeland, ravaged by so much suffering. The Government of General Joao Bernard Vieira, President of the Council of State and of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, expresses anew to Angola its fraternal feeling of solidarity and its fervent hope for a lasting peace. We appeal to the international community to help our Angolan brothers to preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of their country.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  12. “Halting hostilities and establishing dialogue between the parties to the conflict at one point made possible the holding of pluralist elections, whose results should have been respected in the name of democracy. Unfortunately, that did not happen. Our concern about the problem of Angola is clear, because nobody can be unaware of the fraternal bonds of friendship between the people of Guinea-Bissau and the brotherly people of Angola. That is why the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, its people and Government welcomed the process of restoring peace in that country, leading to the establishment of a multi-party system and democratic, free, universal elections. My Government believes that peace can return only if all the factions in conflict demonstrate political will by accepting dialogue and implementing the Accords freely entered into.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  13. “Negotiation is the only viable solution. The international community must encourage the resumption of talks in Addis Ababa so that a speedy viable solution is found. My Government appeals to the world Organization, particularly to the Security Council, to give unreserved support to the implementation of the Bicesse Accords. Furthermore, several hundreds of thousands of people have fled Angola to find refuge in neighbouring countries; there are hundreds of thousands of refugees, two thirds of them children and old people. The sufferings of these human beings merit additional efforts by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and non-governmental organizations to provide sizeable assistance.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  14. “I wish to stress that Africa is resolved to fulfil its part of the bargain in order to attain all the development goals as defined by the African community. To that end, we rely on the unswerving support of the international community. The situation in Angola is one of our concerns. Whereas the international community had tried to find a source of satisfaction in the progress made in the negotiations, recent events in Luanda and Huambo, in addition to the deliberate massacres, strengthen our conviction that the end of the war was proclaimed too soon. Our country commends and welcomes the deployment of United Nations observers who are helping to strengthen the structures set up by the Bicesse Peace Accords. We are happy to announce here, in our quest for peace, that Guinea-Bissau will participate in UNAVEM II.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  15. “Preventive diplomacy, which is advocated in that document, is a mechanism that requires the support of the international community. The Government of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau warmly welcomes the members of the Angolan delegation, particularly the Minister of External Relations of Angola, our brother, Venancio de Moura, whose competence and humanity are so clear to us all. Many events have occurred since the latest elections in Angola. Humankind is experiencing a time of hope, but also a time of uncertainty. Granted, there is considerable promise, but there is also insufficient awareness of the dangers. Indeed, the new architecture of the world is being designed against a backdrop of poverty and destitution that rage in the South, compared with the general prosperity seen in the North.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source

  16. “Mr. TOURE (Guinea-Bissau) (interpretation from French): It gives me great pleasure, Sir, over and beyond matters of tradition, to discharge the pleasant duty of congratulating you. I am convinced that your work will achieve tangible results, as your personal experience is so familiar to us and international interest in your country is so broad. To your predecessor, we convey our commendation on the competence and devotion with which he conducted the business of the Council. Allow me also to pay a tribute to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his dynamism and the many initiatives he has taken since he assumed his office. His "Agenda for Peace" is a valuable source of inspiration for maintaining and strengthening international peace.”

    1993-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3168 (1993) · source