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1999-07-30
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1999-07-30
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  1. “In our opinion, it is a matter of utmost urgency to swiftly appoint a qualified successor in order not to create a vacuum which would only lead to the deterioration of the situation on the ground.”

    1999-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4029 (1999) · source

  2. “The security situation remains, despite some progress, very delicate, still making it impossible for UNOMIG to completely fulfil its tasks. We continue to follow very closely the security situation of our own personnel. Part of the responsibility for the unsatisfactory security situation continues to lie with elements operating from the Georgian side of the demarcation line. Let me therefore once again strongly urge Georgia to take determined steps to stop guerrilla attacks and mine-laying in UNOMIG's operation theatre. Let me end by expressing Germany's deep appreciation for the dedicated work done by the retiring Special Representative, Mr. Liviu Bota, and the members of UNOMIG, in a tense and dangerous environment.”

    1999-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4029 (1999) · source

  3. “We are looking forward to participating actively - together with the other members of the Group of Friends, as well as with the Russian Federation as facilitator, and with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) - in the elaboration of this important document. We hope that this paper will give fresh impetus to the efforts of working towards a comprehensive solution to the conflict. One of the most crucial problems, if not the most crucial one, that remains to be solved is that of refugee return. We urge the parties to the conflict to reach a sustainable and credible agreement on this matter now. The Council may rest assured that we will feel a strong resolve to actively support any concrete steps to implement such an agreement.”

    1999-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4029 (1999) · source

  4. “The progress achieved in the Geneva process led by the United Nations, and the momentum gained through the two meetings in Athens and Istanbul on confidence- building measures, must not be lost. We therefore appeal to both sides to be as cooperative and compromising as possible - both within the Geneva framework and in direct bilateral contacts - and to go ahead with implementing those confidence-building measures that have already been agreed upon. Let me add how much we welcome the announcement of the Secretary-General on submitting a paper on the status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia for the consideration of the parties this fall.”

    1999-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4029 (1999) · source

  5. “Let me try to elaborate in some more detail what we consider to be the essential elements for a solution to the conflict as reflected in the draft before the Council. First, the territorial integrity of Georgia is and remains the only basis for any solution of the Abkhaz conflict. Secondly, there must not be another solution to the conflict other than a peaceful arrangement between the parties. Only a substantial dialogue marked by the genuine political will of both sides to come to a fair settlement can bring about a durable solution. Thirdly, all mechanisms for this dialogue are in place. Therefore we call upon the parties to use them in good faith.”

    1999-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4029 (1999) · source

  6. “As a member of the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General on Georgia, Germany fully supports and welcomes the draft resolution before the Council today. The draft contains several important messages addressed directly to the parties, reflecting our grave concern and the sense of urgency in the face of the volatile political situation in and around Abkhazia, Georgia. The fate of the many thousands of persons who were forced to leave their homes, the lack of substantive progress towards a political settlement and the continuing danger to which peacekeepers from the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UN OMIG) and the Commonwealth of Independent States are exposed are alarming indeed.”

    1999-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4029 (1999) · source