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first: 1994-12-16
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“In that way, the burden of making the world safer for all would be equitably shared by all. In this context, we have noted the recent proposal by the Secretary-General to broaden the role of the Security Council by invoking Article 65 of the Charter because of the increasing need for the Council to be provided with accurate and relevant information on economic, social and humanitarian crises that threaten international peace and security. We share his view that only efforts to resolve underlying socio-economic, cultural and humanitarian problems can place the achievement of peace on a durable foundation.”
1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source
“Hence, the issues of the maintenance of peace and security and post-conflict peace-building continue to be the raison d 'etre of the United Nations, the reason for its very existence, especially in the changing context of the regional and international milieu. Beyond doubt, all Member States share the view that the pursuit of peace, security, development and prosperity is of paramount importance as we approach the new millennium. My delegation considers that discussion on these interlinked issues should be carried out within the framework of the Organization's agenda and under the respective competence of the various organs. Meanwhile, we need to devise a more viable system of collective security, as envisioned in the Charter, in which all Member States can participate in accordance with their respective capabilities.”
1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source
“I join previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, the very able and skilful Ambassador of Bahrain, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. My congratulations are also addressed to the Ambassador of the United States on his excellent work as President of the Security Council for the month of November. It was the expectation of the international community that the end of the cold war would lead to a lower level of regional conflict. Unfortunately, however, such conflicts, especially in the form of intra-State strife, have registered a substantial increase during the past few years. It is therefore of the utmost importance for the Organization to be able to prevent and contain the resurgence and escalation of conflicts, with their attendant consequences.”
1998-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954Resumption1 (1998) · source
“The Indonesian delegation deems it essential that the Security Council, as the body responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, send a clear and unambiguous message to Israel to end its illegal policies and actions. What is at stake is not only the future of a nation, but also our shared vision of a Middle East region transformed from an arena of war, devastation and antagonisms to one of peace, cooperation and shared prosperity.”
1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900Resumption1 (1998) · source
“The peace process must indeed move forward and be made irreversible. For this to materialize, Israel must fully observe the agreements already reached and negotiate in good faith on the remaining key issues on the basis of a recognition of the right of the Palestinians to an independent State with al-Quds Al-Sharif as their capital. My delegation also wishes to reiterate that the attainment of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people is an essential prerequisite for a durable and comprehensive peace in that region. In the attainment of this objective, the Security Council must ensure the unconditional withdrawal of Israel from all occupied territories, in accordance with its resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 425 (1978).”
1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900Resumption1 (1998) · source
“This is a calculated and cynical plan to consolidate Israel's claim to the Holy City as a united and eternal capital. It pre-empts the outcome of the permanent status negotiations by changing the legal status and demographic composition of Jerusalem. Thus, it threatens to further undermine the peace process, with serious repercussions not only for the Middle East but also beyond it. The Security Council cannot remain indifferent and passive to the series of Israeli onslaughts on the peace process, as we have a vital stake in ensuring that this region will not relapse into a flashpoint of crisis fraught with far-reaching consequences. In this regard, we laud the efforts for peace undertaken by the parties involved and their perseverance in the face of formidable obstacles erected by Israel.”
1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900Resumption1 (1998) · source
“Consequently, the peace process remains paralysed due to Israel's intensification of its provocative policies and practices. Foremost among those are the establishment of new settlements, the expansion of existing settlements, the building of roads and other auxiliary sites adjacent to and between settlements, the issuance of plans for the creation of new settler units and the revocation of residency rights and confiscation of identity cards of Palestinians living in Jerusalem. Further compounding the already volatile situation is the recent unilateral and arbitrary decision taken by Israel to expand the city of Jerusalem's administrative and political control beyond its borders, in total violation of Security Council and General Assembly resolutions pertaining to Jerusalem.”
1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900Resumption1 (1998) · source
“The Indonesian delegation welcomes the convening of this formal meeting of the Security Council, for it provides an opportunity for Member States to express their views on an issue which has historically preoccupied our Organization. During the past few months, we have witnessed a steady deterioration of the situation in the occupied territories, characterized by an increasing tension that has been aggravated by a stalemate in the peace process. The hope engendered by the international community that the provisions of the peace accords would be scrupulously implemented are in jeopardy, as the Government of Israel persists in its refusal to honour its obligations and commitments. This is incompatible with the norms of international conduct and principles of justice.”
1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900Resumption1 (1998) · source
“The Security Council is in a good position to address this fundamental challenge to the response of the Organization to situations of armed conflict by endorsing the recommendations made in the report issued by Graca Machel; by extending its full support to the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict; and by committing itself to incorporating the concerns of children in all future resolutions on situations of armed conflict. In so doing, the Security Council would lend force and meaningful action to the moral voice of the United Nations, while at the same time moving in furtherance of its noble goals, namely the maintenance of international peace and security.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“Graca Machel so pointedly illustrated, for too long the consequences for children have been tolerated as an unfortunate side-effect of war, whereas the reality has become that children are increasingly targets and not incidental victims. The specific recommendations made in that report on sexual exploitation and gender-based violence should be realized. For its part, the Security Council has a specific responsibility to address issues pertaining to the protection of civilian populations, and in particular children in armed conflict. Likewise, refugee and displaced persons camps, sought as havens from conflict and strife, should be made secure and designed to improve the security of women and girls in particular.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“Added to this are millions of pieces of unexploded ordnance - bombs, shells and grenades that failed to detonate. Like landmines, these types of ordnance are indiscriminate weapons that are triggered by innocent and unsuspecting passers-by. I would therefore like to encourage the United Nations Mine Action service to continue to take into account the specific situation of children and child victims. In this connection, Governments should immediately enact comprehensive national legislation to ban the production, use, trade and stockpiling of landmines and support the campaign for a worldwide ban. Indonesia believes that States should contribute constructively in the negotiations on an optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, with a View to strengthening that Convention. As the landmark report prepared by Ms.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“I would underline that when implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child, special attention should be given to policies for health, nutrition, education, the improvement of family income and the creation of employment. Thus, we can simultaneously address the root causes which hamper the genuine enjoyment of rights, namely poverty, economic constraints and underdevelopment. I would recall that the Commission on Human Rights, inter alia, urged all Governments to promote gender- and age-appropriate mine-awareness programmes and child- centred rehabilitation, which would reduce the numbers and mitigate the plight of child victims. Today, children in at least 68 countries live amid the threat of more than 110 million landmines still lodged in the ground, awaiting an unwary step.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“To that end, Governments should enact legislation to prohibit the recruitment of minors in armed conflict and together launch a global campaign that would bring an end to such practices and rehabilitate and reintegrate children into society. Though near universal ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child has been achieved, we nevertheless should continue to call on all States to become parties and for all States parties to implement the Convention fully, to cooperate closely with the Committee on the Rights of the Child and to comply in a timely manner with their reporting obligations under the Convention.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“In this context, the situation of children should be better addressed in the establishment and implementation of peace agreements and in relief and protection measures. All peace agreements should include specific measures to demobilize and reintegrate child soldiers into society. There is an urgent need for the international community to support programmes, including advocacy and social services, for the demobilization and community reintegration of child soldiers. However, Indonesia would caution that we must avoid politicization for extraneous motives in international endeavours to protect children, which would jeopardize effective action on their behalf. At the national level, the conscription of children as actors in war should be condemned, and the immediate demobilization of children ensured.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“In those instances where the international community has proved unsuccessful in preventing violence and armed conflict from erupting, all nations should commit themselves to strengthening international efforts to ensure that the rights of children, as guaranteed under various international commitments and humanitarian law, are fully respected. We should be clear in understanding that the protection of children is the responsibility of each Government. At the same time, we must recognize that it is also a legitimate concern of the international community. We see fit, therefore, to incorporate the aspect of children in armed conflict in peacekeeping, peace-building and humanitarian undertakings.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“Some are conscripted, others are press-ganged or kidnapped and still others are forced to join armed groups to defend their families. Sometimes children become soldiers simply in order to survive. Indeed, a military unit can be something of a refuge, serving as a kind of surrogate family. Children may join if they believe that that is the only way to guarantee regular meals, clothing or medical attention. In this regard, Indonesia believes that the international community must commit itself to undertaking the necessary effective measures for the prevention of armed conflict. This essentially calls for a serious and sustained commitment to address the socio-economic factors which in the first instance prompt armed conflict and exacerbate ethnic and other social divisions.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“The nature of armed conflict has clearly changed over the past years, as civilian populations have become targets. Now approximately 90 per cent of casualties of war are civilians, mainly women and children. The number of civilian casualties in any given conflict is astounding, and this compels a response from the international community. One of the most alarming trends relating to children in armed conflicts is their participation as active soldiers. Children as young as eight years of age are being forcibly recruited, coerced and induced to become combatants. Manipulated by adults, children have been drawn into Violence that they are too young to resist, with consequences they cannot imagine. Child soldiers are recruited in many different ways.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“It is an honour for me to address the Security Council once again on an issue of great significance to international peace and security as well as of great moral responsibility. I should like to begin by expressing my profound appreciation and respect for the work undertaken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Olara Otunnu, who has travelled extensively, meeting with representatives of many countries, to discuss the situation of children in armed conflict and underscoring the need to respect the rights of children and to take resolute action to ensure that those rights are fully respected. Indeed, the international community should undertake to pursue such respect with all determination and perseverance, both in words and through action.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation would like to express its deep gratitude to the international community for its work to establish peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the High Representative, Mr. Carl Bildt, for his coordination efforts and to the numerous United Nations agencies which are relentlessly endeavouring to help rebuild this country. Finally, we would like to thank the Special Representative, Mr. Iqbal Riza, and the IPTF Commissioner, Mr. Peter FitzGerald, as well as their staff, for their commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“In this regard, my delegation is of the view that the creation of the Stabilization Force to replace IFOR for a planned period of 18 months is imperative to keeping the momentum of the peace process going. In addition, my delegation fully supports the Secretary-General's recommendation to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) until December 1997. UNMIBH, including the International Police Task Force (IPTF), will make substantive contributions in the coming consolidation period to bringing lasting peace to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Based on these considerations, we will vote in favour of this draft resolution.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“This should be bolstered by the fulfilment of the solemn commitments to the Peace Agreement undertaken by the parties concerned and their respect for the internationally recognized borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation is of the view that a continuing and credible international presence will be essential to consolidating the gains achieved so far. In this context, the continued deployment of international military forces will be necessary, not only to reflect the commitment of the global community to facilitating the transition to a lasting peace, but also to prevent the resumption of conflict, with its attendant consequences.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“Hence, the international community must render its full support to the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina at this critical and historic moment as it struggles to establish peace, security and stability on the basis of full and consistent implementation of the General Framework Agreement. The leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina now have an unprecedented opportunity to work for the consolidation of a sovereign and united country based on the rule of law, respect for human rights and the development of viable representative institutions within the framework of a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. However, this will become a reality only when priority is accorded to economic reconstruction, leading to the restoration of the prosperity of the Bosnian people.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“Hence, at this critical stage, my delegation deems of utmost importance the respect for the principal provisions of the peace accord, such as cooperation with the International Tribunal, leading to the arrest, extradition and trials of those responsible for atrocities; the resettlement of refugees to their homes of origin, free from harassment and discrimination; the rapid establishment and functioning of the new political institutions; and respect for the arms-control provisions of the peace plan. The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina has accepted the reality of one State, two entities and three peoples.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“The situation is compounded by the inordinate delay in the establishment and functioning of the new common institutions. Adding to the atmosphere of continued tensions, the non-compliance with the arms- control provisions of the Dayton Accords and the non- cooperation with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and IFOR cannot but have ominous implications for regional security and stability.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“My delegation is of the view that the persistent attitude of non-compliance with many of the essential provisions set out by the Peace Accords is a constant threat to peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is especially complicated by the refusal of the States to turn over indicted war criminals to the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Furthermore, the right of refugees and displaced persons to return to their homes has been trampled upon by the Bosnian Serbs. Consequently, hundreds of thousands of people whose homes are located in the territories gained as a result of aggression remain refugees, while countless more remain unaccounted for. Likewise, freedom of movement is seriously hampered and human rights abuses continue to be carried out on the basis of ethnicity.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“Furthermore, the elections held last September have brought the country nearer to reconciliation and paved the way for the establishment of common national institutions. These were the first steps towards creating a unified Bosnia and Herzegovina and bringing democracy to the country. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina is still devastated and traumatized after four years of brutal warfare and its soil remains fertile for the eruption of tension and violence. Indeed, the Peace Implementation Conference, held this month in London, expressed concern and dismay at the continuing deadlock in the full implementation of all aspects of the Peace Agreement.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“Given the hostile forces that continue relentlessly to oppose a unified Bosnia and Herzegovina, and especially any type of harmonious relations between the different ethnic and religious groups, it is no small accomplishment that the peace has held and that progress has been made. The fact that the international community stepped into this conflict and laid down the framework for peace has given the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina an historic opportunity. The Implementation Force (IFOR), which was created in accordance with the Dayton Agreement, played a pivotal role, inter alia, in enforcing the ceasefire and in separating the warring parties along the demilitarized zones.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report of 9 December 1996 on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The report highlights the fact that the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina is now entering a new phase of consolidation of the peace process. This consolidation is illustrated by the Conclusions of the Peace Implementation Conference held in London, following the Paris Conference on the civilian consolidation plan of the peace process. This brings to light the many tasks needed to be accomplished by the parties to rebuild Bosnia and Herzegovina with the help of the international community.”
1996-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3723 (1996) · source
“We take note of the Secretary-General's recommendation for a new form of mandate, focused more on political, police, human rights and humanitarian activities, including mine clearance, once the military components are no longer needed. This mandate would permit follow-up and continuity, with the United Nations presence, to consolidate the gains made in the peace process, thus ensuring a lasting peace in Angola. On the basis of these observations, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution extending the mandate of UNAVEM. III until 28 February 1997.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“This demining programme, which includes mine clearance and road rehabilitation efforts, human rights education campaigns, the formation of a national police force and the Community Rehabilitation Programme, are all testimony to the United Nation's dedication to seeing peace last in Angola. Finally, with regard to the future role of the United Nations, we fully share the Secretary-General's observation, contained in paragraph 33 of the report, that the withdrawal of UNAVEM. III's formed military units should be conducted gradually, commensurate with the progress achieved in the peace process. This is precisely because of UNAVEM. III's positive influence on the military and political situation in the country.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“III and other United Nations agencies in establishing programmes to permit Angola to rid itself of the remnants of war and to rebuild itself. My delegation is of the view that the international community should fulfil expeditiously its pledges in providing assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the country's economy in order to consolidate the gains achieved in the peace process, as expressed in paragraph 19. The issue of mine clearance in Angola is, indeed, an important matter. The impact of mines affects all facets of national life and hinders society's return to normal life. The disastrous effects of landmines can be curbed through technical and financial assistance. In this regard, we fully support operative paragraph 17 of the draft resolution.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“Thus, my delegation hopes that the parties will resolve the problem of the return to Luanda of UNITA deputies to the National Assembly, the establishment of a Government of National Unity and Reconciliation, the reaching of an agreement on the status of the President of UNITA before 31 December 1996 and the extension of the State administration throughout the country. In this regard, my delegation is pleased to note that these have already been reflected in operative paragraphs 9 and 10 of the draft resolution now before the Council. Parallel to the political initiatives necessary to reconcile the country, much still needs to be done on the economic front to reconstruct Angola. In this respect, my delegation is cognizant of the work carried out by UNAVEM.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“Moreover, my delegation considers it very important and necessary to ensure the safety of United Nations and other international personnel and premises, as well as to guarantee the safety and freedom of movement of humanitarian supplies throughout the country. The completion of the military tasks will allow the peace process to focus on the key outstanding political issues. My delegation continues to encourage direct talks between President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi, which, in our view, would promote confidence and mutual understanding between the parties in order to move towards achieving national reconciliation.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“Those steps, which are prerequisites for ensuring stability and consolidation of the peace process, require close cooperation between the parties and assistance from the international community. My delegation has taken note that ceasefire violations have declined. Nonetheless, we also note that the security situation in the country remains volatile, and many areas are still unsafe. In this context, we would like to urge both parties, particularly UNITA, to remove all illegal checkpoints that obstruct the free circulation of people and goods throughout the country. The report attests that over 1 million internally displaced persons continue to rely on humanitarian assistance instead of being able to return to their homes to lead productive and independent lives.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“It is in this respect that my delegation reaffirms how important it is for the Government of Angola and UNITA to fulfil promptly their obligations in accordance with the "Acordos de Paz", the Lusaka Protocol and all relevant Security Council resolutions. My delegation is furthermore cognizant of the close links between the military and political aspects of the peace process. It is therefore imperative for both parties to make progress in the military aspects, in order to provide the necessary impetus for the political aspect to move forward. We are of the opinion that, once the first stages of the military tasks have been implemented, the parties concerned should faithfully begin the process of demobilizing former combatants, vacating them from the quartering areas and reintegrating them into civilian society.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“I should like to begin by extending the Indonesian delegation's appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report on the latest developments in the implementation of the peace accords in Angola and on the operation of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III). The report clearly shows that the process of implementation of most of the military tasks set out in the peace accords has begun. However, they have not yet been finalized. While my delegation welcomes the positive developments and the initiatives taken by the parties, as well as their willingness to work cooperatively, the pace of the peace process remains slow.”
1996-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3722 (1996) · source
“These rules must be respected by all parties, regardless of whether or not such an aircraft is within the territorial airspace of that State. The principle of non-recourse to weapons against civil aircraft is indeed reflected in paragraph 6 of the present draft resolution. Based on these considerations, the Indonesian delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us today.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“It is our sincere hope that such an incident will not recur in the future. Therefore, my delegation would like to reiterate its position that there is no justification for any State to resort to the use of weapons against civil aircraft in flight; no State must endanger the lives of persons on board and the safety of the aircraft. Furthermore, all available measures to prevent such an incident from occurring, as well as standard procedures that guide aircraft away from danger, must be followed. As a matter of principle, the Indonesian position condemns the use of weapons against civil aircraft, as such use is clearly in violation of the rules of customary international law, as codified in article 3 bis of the Chicago Convention and ICAO provisions concerning interception of civil aircraft.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“In this context, operative paragraph 9 of the resolution adopted by the Council of ICAO on 27 June 1996 is of paramount importance because it "requests all Contracting States to report at any time to the Council any infraction of the above-mentioned rules contained in the Convention on International Civil Aviation". We believe that ICAO, as the competent body, will in turn immediately adopt appropriate measures that should prevent further violations of the adopted principles, rules, standards and recommended practices. The ICAO must do so to achieve the orderly and safe development of international aviation, thus preventing the occurrence of further incidents. We regret the excessive use of force, which resulted in the loss of human life. In this regard, my delegation extends its sympathy to the families of the victims for their loss.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“Efforts have been made by various delegations, including the Non-Aligned Movement caucus, to improve the draft resolution. However, my delegation cannot but express its disappointment that a number of proposed amendments aimed at achieving a fair and balanced text were not adequately considered. It is our firm belief that the responsibility of the Security Council and ICAO is to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future. In this regard, it is imperative that all States honour their obligations under the Chicago Convention and its annexes in their entirety.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“In this regard, we must express our reservations over paragraph 1 of the draft resolution, since the Council of ICAO itself did not endorse the report. Therefore, we deem it inappropriate for the Security Council to endorse the report at this juncture. Similarly, with regard to paragraph 2, the resolution of the Council of ICAO does not qualify the incident of 24 February 1996. Moreover, our delegation is of the View that the draft resolution could be improved in order to have a balanced text. Among other elements which create difficulties for my delegation is the request to only one party to comply with the relevant resolutions and international civil aviation law, contained in the second part of paragraph 6. We feel that no one party should be singled out.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“In the words of the world Court, as reflected in the works of Professor Georg Schwarzenberger, the rules of international law exist "in order to regulate the relations between these coexisting independent communities or with a view to the achievement of common aims." The incident of 24 February was thoroughly deliberated in the Council of ICAO from 26 to 27 June 1996. Even after three months of investigation, the ICAO team was unable to obtain conclusive evidence which would enable it to determine the precise location of the incident. Significant differences exist in the data provided by the parties involved. Certain aspects require further clarification. Having considered the above circumstances, the Council of ICAO therefore found it difficult to endorse the report of the investigation team.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“We therefore call upon all States, without exception, strictly to abide by the principles, norms, rules and regulations regarding international air navigation as laid down in the Chicago Convention and its annexes, and in other international instruments. It is the view of the Indonesian delegation that the Council's reaction should be expressed in a comprehensive and balanced manner. Hence, the Security Council must be assertive in ensuring that all parties are in compliance with the Chicago Convention and its annexes in their entirety. It is our firm belief that international law should be equally applicable to all sovereign nations and not serve the interpretations of one party. If the Council were to endorse such a selective approach, this would only undermine the credibility of international law.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“It is my delegation's firm belief that the territorial integrity of a State's airspace must be respected by other States, and that repeated violations of the territorial airspace of Cuba by civilian aircraft would indeed be a cause of concern for Cuba. It should be noted that more than 340 civil aircraft overfly Cuban airspace daily without incident, and that more than half of these are United States aircraft. Therefore my delegation has reservations with regard to paragraph 6 of the draft resolution because it lacks the most elementary objectivity by urging Cuba to abide by principles it has always held. It is, indeed, intolerable that civil-registered aircraft are used for purposes inconsistent with the Convention on International Civil Aviation and go so far as to violate the sovereignty of States and their airspace.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“Federico Pefia, that the United States will take appropriate steps to discourage exile pilots from entering Cuban airspace without prior authorization. Our delegation believes that it is the responsibility of all States to avoid any actions that hinder the development of legitimate civil aviation and the promotion of air safety worldwide. In this regard, my delegation believes that the safety of international aviation should be approached in a constructive manner by the Security Council: rather than condemning the action of one State, the Council should underline the principles providing safe civil aviation conditions, while respecting and promoting the sovereignty of States over their territory, including their airspace.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“Hence, we would like to recall that article 3 bis (d) of the Chicago Convention states that, inter alia, "each contracting State shall take appropriate measures to prohibit the deliberate use of any civil aircraft registered in that State for any purpose inconsistent with the aims of this Convention." This principle should be strictly adhered to, for it is our opinion that the misuse or misrepresentation of civilian aircraft for other purposes prejudices the safety of legitimate civilian aircraft. Accordingly, it is important to ascertain the true purpose of the flights of 24 February 1996. It is essential that the sanctity of civilian aircraft be preserved. In this regard, we are pleased to learn from the United States Secretary of Transportation, Mr.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“During the previous discussion on the presidential statement requesting the report, Indonesia expressed its position of deep concern, and strongly deplored the shooting down by the Cuban Air Force of the two aircraft because it was incompatible with article 3 bis of the Chicago Convention. However, the tenets of article 3 bis of the Chicago Convention should be viewed in a comprehensive manner, as they also encompass other cardinal principles.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“At the outset, the Indonesian delegation would like to express its appreciation for the note by the Secretary-General (S/1996/509) transmitting the report of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), entitled "Report of the investigation regarding the shooting down of two U.S.-registered private civil aircraft by Cuban military aircraft on 24 February 1996". The report was produced following the Security Council's request, in paragraph 3 of the presidential statement of 27 February 1996, to investigate the incident in its entirety. That statement also called on the Governments concerned to cooperate fully with the investigation. My delegation would also like to commend the Council of the ICAO, as the specialized intergovernmental body of the United Nations system responsible for civil aviation, for its resolution.”
1996-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3683 (1996) · source
“It is our hope that the parties will soon enter constructive and substantial negotiations to bring about a lasting and comprehensive peace.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source
“Also, we are encouraged that the two sides, with the assistance of UNOMIG and the CIS peace-keeping force, are cooperating to solve common problems, such as the fight against criminality, addressing security issues and humanitarian needs, and establishing confidence-building measures. My delegation cannot fail to commend the cooperation and coordination between UNOMIG and the CIS peace- keeping force in the implementation of their respective mandates that has enabled them to contribute to stabilization in the zone of conflict. The cooperation between UNOMIG and the CIS peace-keeping force has permitted a number of successes in the rapprochement of the parties to the conflict. In line with our views expressed today, the Indonesian delegation would like fully to support the draft resolution before us.”
1996-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3680 (1996) · source