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Yanez-Barnuevo

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“Mr. Yafiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): The debate we are holding at this meeting of the Security Council - following the meeting in which the President of the Council, on behalf of the members of the Council, issued the presidential statement on the improvement of procedures of communication and consultation between States that are members and States that are not members of the Council, particularly countries that contribute troops to peace-keeping operations - clearly shows the importance we attach to the action decided on today by the Security Council.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“The Council's decision today to terminate the mandate of UNOSOM II on 31 March 1995 cannot be construed as a failure of the United Nations involvement in Somalia. It is, rather, evidence that without the effective cooperation of the parties involved any peace- keeping operation will be unable to reach all its objectives. Stability, reconstruction and progress in Somalia must be the fruit of a joint effort by all the Somali parties for the good of the population as a whole. As long as the Somali factions continue to place their partisan interests before those of the people as a whole, Somalia will be unable to regain a normal existence or fully reincorporate itself into the mainstream of today's world.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“In this new phase the continuing and renewed efforts of regional organizations - in particular, of the Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference - as well as those of the neighbouring countries in the Horn of Africa region are essential for promoting understanding among all Somalis, and especially for preventing any exacerbation of existing divisions. By the same token, there is a need for the United Nations and the international community as a whole to continue to cooperate with the countries of the region, as the representative of Kenya requested here today, to deal with problems encountered by those countries as a result of the continued instability in Somalia.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Thanks to the constant dedication of thousands of people, the international community has contributed to improving the lot of the Somalis and laying the groundwork for the reconstruction of the country. However, all of that cannot obscure the fact that it has not been possible to attain all the objectives of the United Nations in Somalia and that serious problems persist in that country. The resolution we have just adopted recognizes that the United Nations will continue to have a political and humanitarian role in Somalia after 31 March 1995, provided that the Somalis want it to and that the Somali parties are willing to cooperate. This makes it clear that we are not abandoning the Somali people completely and that its future will continue to be a matter of concern for the Council and for the United Nations at large.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Spain wishes to pay tribute to the Secretary-General, to his Special Representatives, to all the personnel of the United Nations Operation in Somalia, to all the personnel of the Unified Task Force (UNITAF) headed by the United States and to the humanitarian-assistance personnel who have been working in Somalia, most especially all those who have sacrificed their lives in the course of this mission. That sacrifice has not been in vain, as can be seen from the accomplishments in Somalia over the past two years. The images seen all over the world in December 1992 of the Somali population's famine, impoverishment and abandonment have in large part disappeared.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Hence, there is no justification for the personnel of UNOSOM II to remain in the country beyond the established deadline. It is our fervent hope that the withdrawal of UNOSOM II personnel will take place in an orderly and safe manner, and we therefore appeal strongly to the Somali parties to refrain from any act of intimidation or violence against United Nations personnel or the personnel of humanitarian relief organizations. In any event, as the Secretary-General points out in his report, the cooperation of Member States to facilitate UNOSOM II's withdrawal process in the best possible conditions will be essential.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Throughout the mandate of UNOSOM II, the Council has striven to adapt that mandate to ensure that the work of the United Nations in Somalia provided a_ flexible instrument to the Somalis to promote their initiatives in the political process of attaining security and national reconstruction, rather than something imposed on them by the international community. We regret that that instrument has been manipulated by the factions, which have wasted the sincere efforts of the United Nations to help the Somali people take the reins again to control their own destiny. The lack of cooperation and the desire for political dominance, as manifested in struggles and divisions between the various clans, have contributed to the creation of a climate of insecurity, making it impossible to achieve the objectives of the United Nations in Somalia.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Aware of the importance of undertaking a thorough and detailed examination of the mandate of UNOSOM II and its future, the Council decided to send a mission to Somalia to convey to the Somali parties the decision it intended to take and to reiterate that, today more than ever, the responsibility for achieving national reconciliation and peace in Somalia rests on their shoulders. Led in exemplary fashion by the Permanent Representative of New Zealand, Ambassador Keating, the mission effectively fulfilled its mandate, as the oral report of 31 October to the members of the Council reflects. We wish to express our appreciation to the members of the mission and its Chairman, the Ambassador of New Zealand.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“This was a difficult decision, which the Council took in a fully informed manner and with a full sense of responsibility. Part two of the Secretary-General's report, dated 14 October 1994, concerning the situation in Somalia states that the lack of agreement between the Somali factions on the achievement of national reconciliation, and the continued deterioration of security conditions in Somalia, make it necessary to consider the reduction and withdrawal of UNOSOM II personnel and thus to terminate its mandate on 31 March 1995, an objective already stated, of course, in earlier resolutions of the Security Council.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Mr. Yaiiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): As this is my delegation's first statement this month, I wish to begin by congratulating you, Madam President, on the wise and rigorous manner in which you are conducting the Council's proceedings, thus displaying your experience and high diplomatic skills. You can count on our complete cooperation. I wish also to convey my delegation's appreciation and recognition to Sir David Hannay of the United Kingdom for the very able way in which he led our deliberations in October. By resolution 954 (1994), which the Security Council has just adopted unanimously, we have extended the mandate of the current United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) for a final period until 31 March 1995.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“It is regrettable that hostilities have not yet ended and that some continue to seek military successes, which can only serve to undermine the process in the eyes of the international community and exacerbate the humanitarian situation in the country. The desire to achieve a political settlement must therefore be reflected in an immediate cessation of hostilities. In today authorizing the restoration of UNAVEM II to its previous level upon receipt of a report from the Secretary-General that the parties have initialled a peace agreement and that an effective cease-fire is in place, the Security Council is reaffirming its commitment to help the people of Angola at this crucial stage. It is to be hoped that the parties will rise to the circumstances and show that our commitment is not in vain. The future of their country demands this.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“Blondin Beye, and with the help of the three observer States and a number of States of the region. We here appeal to both parties to continue to display the flexibility and spirit of compromise they have shown thus far, so that the Lusaka talks can come to a speedy conclusion with the achievement of a comprehensive solution to the conflict. To prove their firm commitment, the parties must establish and respect an effective cease-fire upon the initialling of the Lusaka Protocol, so as to end a situation on the ground which has not thus far mirrored the progress achieved at the negotiating table.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“In that spirit of well-founded hope, Spain voted in favour of resolution 952 (1994); we consider that the period of the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM ID) until 8 December 1994 is an appropriate length of time to permit the Lusaka Protocol to be initialled, then signed, and for implementation to begin in conformity with the timetable established by the Secretary-General in his report of 20 October (S/1994/1197). We hope that by 8 December the conditions will exist to enable the Security Council to consider seriously and, if circumstances warrant it, to decide on expanding the United Nations presence in Angola. We applaud the progress achieved in recent weeks in Lusaka by the Angolan Government and UNITA, with the assistance of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“Mr. Yaiiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council's adoption of resolution 952 (1994) indicates the firm hope of members of the Council that by 31 October at the latest the Lusaka Protocol will be initialled, putting an end to a lengthy negotiating process between the Government of Angola and the Unido Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA), and opening the way to a new, auspicious stage in the Angolan peace process, with a renewed commitment by the international community.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“At the same time the Security Council must be prepared to respond appropriately to a change in the attitude of the Iraqi authorities once that change of attitude is indeed observed, not in words only but also in deeds.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“In this connection I must recall on this occasion that Spain considers that sanctions regimes are not an end in themselves but rather an instrument designed to obtain certain objectives delimited by the Security Council. As those objectives are met, the Council can and must draw the appropriate conclusions, bearing in mind, first and foremost, the principles defended by the international community and the effects on the populations concerned and on neighbouring countries. In the case now before us the responsibility to fulfil its obligations in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council is undoubtedly incumbent upon the Iraqi authorities. It is therefore in their hands to improve the situation of their people by taking concrete steps to convince the international community of the peaceful intentions of Iraq.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“12 To this end it will be necessary for Iraq to continue to cooperate with the Special Commission and with the International Atomic Energy Agency with a view to the full functioning of the permanent system for the monitoring of Iraqi capacities regarding weapons of mass destruction. It will also be necessary for Iraq to cooperate fully and resolutely with the United Nations and with the International Committee of the Red Cross in the implementation of the other relevant resolutions of the Security Council. That is what will make it possible for this Council to consider, in due course, the question of the review of the sanctions regime.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“I would like to highlight the fact that the unanimous adoption of resolution 949 (1994) confirms the agreement among the members of the Council as to the way in which this matter must be approached in order to safeguard international peace and security in the region and to arrive at a definitive solution to the pending problems. The recent actions by the Iraqi Government - first the declaration by the Revolution Command Council of 6 October, and then the deployment of troops near the border with Kuwait - have seriously called into question its credibility before the rest of the world. It will be necessary, therefore, for Iraq to redouble its efforts in order to gain the confidence of the international community.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“The Security Council has devoted many resolutions to this matter, and in particular resolution 833 (1993), through which the Council guaranteed the border between Iraq and Kuwait as demarcated by the International Commission created for this purpose. Just two days ago, in its resolution 949 (1994), the Council once again recalled the need for Iraq to pledge unequivocally, through a formal constitutional procedure, to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and borders of Kuwait as required by resolutions 687 (1991) and 833 (1993).”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“Mr. Yafiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): May I express the gratitude of the Spanish delegation for the information provided to the Security Council today by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and also for the very interesting considerations accompanying that information. The recent visit to the area by Minister Kozyrev is a valuable effort in confronting what we all consider to be the core problem resulting from the Gulf war four years ago, in other words, the need for Iraq to recognize the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kuwait. The joint communique between the Russian Federation and Iraq constitutes a first step in the right direction for dealing with and resolving this important question.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“It should also collaborate fully and sincerely with the United Nations in fulfilling its other obligations under Security Council resolutions. For the good of the people of Iraq and for the sake of peace in the region, it is to be hoped that all this will come to pass - and the sooner the better.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“Spain hopes that the Government of Iraq will understand the very clear message contained in resolution 949 (1994) and that, seeing that its recent action will not contribute in any way to improving its situation vis-d-vis the international community, it will withdraw completely the troops it recently deployed and will in future refrain from carrying out military movements that might endanger international peace and security in the area. Then, if the Government of Iraq truly desires to take effective steps to be reintegrated into the international community, it should clearly and unequivocally recognize Kuwait's sovereignty and independence as well as its borders, which are guaranteed under Security Council resolution 833 (1993).”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“While there should be no troop movements or redeployments whatsoever that could threaten neighbouring countries, in the view of my delegation Iraq should not be prohibited from keeping defensive units of a reasonable size in a large part of its territory, particularly in Basra, the second city of Iraq. Along the same lines we should recall that the Security Council has reaffirmed in this resolution its commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence not only of Kuwait, but also of Iraq. The Council's resolutions, including the one we have just adopted, are directed not against Iraq as a country, but, rather, against aggressive actions by the Iraqi regime in the recent past and threatening, bullying attitudes that are still being adopted today.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“We trust that the withdrawal of those forces to their bases will be completed as soon as possible, as the Iraqi Government has stated. Resolution 949 (1994), which we have just adopted, is an important step forward in preventing any repetition of similar situations which might entail a danger to Kuwait and other neighbours of Iraq. In my delegation's view, the provisions of paragraph 4 should, as is clear from its opening words, be read in conjunction with the content of paragraph 3; the Security Council's demand that Iraq not take any measures to strengthen its military capacity in the southern part of the country refers to the activities described in paragraph 3 - that is, activities involving the use of forces in a hostile or provocative manner to threaten either its neighbours or United Nations operations in Iraq.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“The Iraqi troop movements and the threat they implied forced the States in the region, with support from other States, to react immediately through preventive and defensive deployment to protect Kuwait, to whose sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity the Security Council is committed. Spain shares in that commitment, and does so actively and resolutely, as it did during the Gulf crisis in 1990-1991. In that connection, I should like to put on record the broad logistical support offered by the Spanish authorities, to the United States in particular, to facilitate this preventive deployment, which has been timely and useful in confronting the new Iraqi threat. The determination shown by the international community was decisive in quickly bringing about the withdrawal of Iraqi troops from their positions near the Kuwait border.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“Mr. Yafiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): The recent deployment of a large number of Iraqi troops towards the border with Kuwait caused serious concern to the Spanish Government. For some days the world lived under the terrible threat that had led to the Gulf War in 1990. So the Security Council reacted clearly and swiftly in a presidential statement on 8 October, expressing the Council's grave concern over the troop movements and reaffirming Iraq's responsibility to comply with its obligations contained in the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. I would also like to recall that on 11 October the European Union issued a statement urging Iraq immediately to withdraw its troops from the border region, to refrain from confrontation and to cooperate fully in the implementation of the Council's resolutions.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“All those endeavours form part of the letter and the spirit of resolution 948 (1994), which the Council has just adopted. For that reason Spain joined the group of Friends of the United Nations Secretary-General for Haiti and other members of the Council in sponsoring the resolution, and not only because it reviews a past that has had a successful outcome, but also because it contains the beginnings of a future that we foretell will be better for the Haitian people.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“The fulfilment of that programme presupposes and requires the help and cooperation of the international community, an international community that has placed the military and police forces contributed to the Multinational Force by 30 countries - the large part, I would emphasize, by the United States - at the service of restoring democracy to Haiti; an international community that will soon be deploying monitors in the International Civilian Mission made up jointly by the United Nations and the Organization of American States to supervise respect for human rights in Haiti; an international community that will later proceed to help Haiti make its police and armed forces more modern and professional through the deployment of the United Nations Mission in Haiti, in which Spain intends to participate.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“In the last few hours the Haitian people have recovered their legitimate institutions and the President they democratically elected three years ago. Within a few hours, most of the sanctions imposed by the Security Council will have been definitely lifted. This is not the end of the road. Haiti's journey is just beginning. Today, the Haitian people, with the support and assistance of the international community, must now bend themselves to the task of consolidating democracy, of national reconciliation, of economic development and of social justice. In his recent address to the General Assembly, President Aristide described an ambitious programme of reconstruction leading up to the bicentenary of Haiti's independence in the year 2004, within a decade.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“Earlier, the Security Council had adopted resolution 841 (1993), which provided for a set of sanctions to oblige the de facto authorities to come to the negotiating table, thereby leading to that Agreement, the implementation of which then became the cornerstone of the international community's efforts. Today, 15 months later, we can say that those efforts have been crowned with success. The contributions of many States and international organizations, as well as of many people both within and outside Haiti, have enabled President Aristide, a few hours ago, 11 days after his address to the United Nations General Assembly, to fulfil the promise he made when he stated: "In 11 days I shall be in Haiti" (Official Records of the General Assembly, Forty-ninth Session, Plenary meetings, 17th meeting (A/49/PV.17)). And so he is.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“The situation in Haiti has not been critical only for that country's people, since, owing to the exceptional circumstances inherent in this case, the entire region has risked destabilization because of a humanitarian crisis that has led, at times, to massive displacements of population. In light of that situation, the Organization of American States recommended the adoption of measures that, in essence, constituted a trade embargo. The United Nations General Assembly, which has been seized of this matter since the moment the coup d'etat occurred, beginning in October 1991 adopted a series of resolutions condemning the military regime and calling for a return to constitutional legality. On 3 July 1993 we also witnessed the signing of the Governors Island Agreement.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“Unfortunately, it began to seem that at each turn in Haiti's history a new threat loomed on its horizon. At the end of the long Duvalier dictatorship, the military leaders who succeeded him showed contempt for the will of the Haitian people, and, after the return to democracy with the election of President Aristide, another military junta emerged to subjugate and exploit the Haitian people. Since that time, the international community has stood alongside the Haitian people in their attempts to return to the constitutional order wrested from them by force of arms.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“Accordingly, my delegation extends heartfelt congratulations to the Permanent Representative of Haiti, Ambassador Longchamp of Haiti. Indeed, we can all feel great satisfaction at what has taken place today in Port-au-Prince. Just over three years ago, on 30 September 1991, a coup d'etat led by the head of the Haitian armed forces, a man appointed by President Aristide himself, expelled the legitimate President from the country, a President who had been elected months earlier with the overwhelming support of the Haitian people. With that, there came to a temporary end a promising chapter in Haiti's history, one that had begun with the holding of open, democratic elections recognized as such by the United Nations and other international observers.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“Mr. Yaiiez-Barnuevo (Spain) (interpretation from Spanish): I should like at the outset to express to you, Mr. President, the Spanish delegation's satisfaction at seeing you leading the Council's work with your accustomed ability and authority. I need hardly say that you will at all times have my delegation's full cooperation. I should also like to thank you, on behalf of my delegation, for the kind words you addressed to me at an earlier meeting with reference to Spain's presidency during the month of September and to express my gratitude for similar kind words voiced by other members today. Today is a day of celebration for the Haitian people, for the United Nations and for the international community as a whole.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3437 (1994) · source
“There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 7.05 p.m.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“The efforts of all parties should be directed towards that end of achieving a negotiated comprehensive settlement, with the assistance and encouragement of the international community, through coordinated actions on the part of the United Nations, the Contact Group and the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. In conclusion, I should like to pay tribute once again to the men and women of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) and reiterate our confidence in the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Mr. Akashi, and the commanders of UNPROFOR, General de Lapresle and his colleagues. I shall now resume my functions as President of the Council. The representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina has asked to make another statement, and I now call upon him.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“The Serbs, be they from Bosnia or from Croatia, should not forget that the terms of the decisions of the Security Council and NATO are still valid; nor should they harbour any doubts about the determination of the United Nations and NATO to apply those decisions when necessary. Finally, { wish to recall that, in the final analysis, the resolution of conflicts in the former Yugoslavia is not in the hands of the international community or of UNPROFOR. A solution depends basically on the peoples of the region, and an essential element for achieving such a comprehensive settlement would be the mutual recognition, within their internationally recognized borders, of all the States that have emerged from the former Yugoslavia along with the rightful respect for and protection of the legitimate rights of minorities in each of 12 those States.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“We subscribe to the Secretary-General's opinion, reflected in the resolution we have just adopted, that that Republic, along with Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), must reach without delay an agreement with the United Nations on the status of UNPROFOR forces. We were pleased at the Secretary-General's initiative to request the support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in order to have recourse to aerial power in the defence of UNPROFOR personnel and for the protection of the safe areas, in conformity with Security Council resolutions. Today NATO's decision, at the request of the Secretary-General, to extend the use of aerial power to the territory of Croatia, in defence of UNPROFOR, and to the safe area of Bihac, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, seems an equally wise decision.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“11 I wish to underline that resolution 947 (1994), which we have just adopted, broadens UNPROFOR's mandate with regard to, among other things, the civilian police (UNCIVPOL), with the aim of promoting the protection of people and minority groups throughout the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition, we must stress that in his report of last 17 September the Secretary-General expressed the conviction that a possible lifting of the arms embargo would bring with it unacceptable risks for UNPROFOR, would entail a change in the logic of peace-keeping and would require the withdrawal of the Force. Spain shares that view. With regard to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the usefulness shown by the preventive deployment of the Force requires no additional study, now that we are proceeding to the renewal of its mandate.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“It is the parties who have the responsibility to resolve the problems still pending with the assistance and cooperation of UNPROFOR under the terms of its mandate and according to the means at its disposal. In respect of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Council has just issued a statement expressing its concern over the deterioration of the situation in Sarajevo and also urging that the cease-fire and the zone of exclusion be respected and that communications and essential public services be fully restored. The statement condemns in particular the attacks perpetrated against UNPROFOR troops and warns against possible reprisals by the Bosnian Serb party.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“One third of Croatian territory is still not under the authority of the Government today, and scant progress has been made in the implementation of confidence-building measures. This has inevitable side-effects on the daily life of the civilian. population in those zones, not to mention the situation of many refugees and displaced persons. As we have stated on other occasions, the so-called United Nations protected areas constitute an integral part of the Republic of Croatia, whose sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. It is obvious that there will be no possibility of a comprehensive settlement of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia until there is a solution for the Krajinas. Clearly, the objective of the United Nations is not to preserve an unacceptable status quo.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“Although with each renewal of UNPROFOR's mandate the Council's attention has been focused mainly on the situation in the Republic of Croatia, the effects of its renewal have just as much importance for the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, since in each of those countries UNPROFOR plays a noteworthy role. With regard to Croatia, we share the frustration and impatience of its people and its Government over the lack of concrete progress in the situation in the Krajinas, aside from the cease-fire's holding. It is regrettable that the Vance plan and numerous Security Council resolutions have still not been fully implemented.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Spain. For more than two and a half years now, the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) has made inestimable contributions to the channelling of humanitarian assistance, to the containment of hostilities and, most important, to making it possible to seek a negotiated solution to the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia. Resolution 947 (1994), which we have just adopted and which my delegation co-sponsored, renews the Force's mandate for six months, thus reflecting the unanimous opinion of the members of the Council and of the troop- contributing countries, as we saw a few days ago in the informal meeting we held with them and with the competent department of the Secretariat.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution, as orally revised in its provisional form, has been adopted unanimously as resolution 947 (1994), I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“The President (interpretation from Spanish); It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on draft resolution S/1994/1120, as orally revised in its provisional form, If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Djibouti, France, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“I thank the representative of Croatia for the kind words he addressed to me. In accordance with the decision taken earlier in the meeting, I now invite the distinguished Minister for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr. Vladislav Jovanovic, to take a place at the Council table and to make a statement.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“T should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: 5/1994/1045 and $/1994/1108, letters dated 9 and 28 September, respectively, from the Charge d' affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Yugoslavia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; S/1994/1058 and S/1994/1095, letters dated 15 and 26 September 1994, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; and §/1994/1062, letter dated 16 September 1994 from the Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. The first speaker is the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and I now call on him.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“Members of the Council also have before them document S/1994/1120, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, Spain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following oral revisions to be made to the draft resolution contained in document S/1994/1120, in its provisional form: in the third preambular paragraph, the words "an overall" should be inserted before the word "negotiated" and the comma should be deleted after the words "former Yugoslavia", It is my understanding that the revised text is available in Spanish and in English.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“I have also received a request dated 30 September 1994 from His Excellency Mr. Vladislav Jovanovic, Minister for Foreign Affairs, to address the Council. With the consent of the Council, I would propose to invite him to address the Council in the course of the discussion of the item before it. If there is no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary~General pursuant to resolution 908 (1994), document S/1994/1067 and Add.1.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina and of Croatia, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Sacirbey (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and Mr. Nobilo (Croatia) took places at the Council table.”
1994-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3434 (1994) · source