YouSaid · the spoken record

Yoogalingam

lines on the record
17
first
1995-12-15
most recent
1995-12-20
sittings or episodes
2
sources
un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

  1. “It must be emphasized that the effort to have the consultative mechanism between the Security Council and troop-contributing countries institutionalized must not - and should not - be misconstrued as an attempt by troop- contributing countries to interfere and undermine the jurisdiction and authority of the Security Council. Nor should it be seen as a way to overburden the already heavy work of the Council. It should, however, be viewed in the context of the willingness of non-members to supplement and complement the decision-making process of the Security Council on peace-keeping operations.”

    1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source

  2. “Their presence at these consultations would facilitate members with a first- hand account of the situation in the field which members of the Security Council or the Secretariat could not provide. To enable all the countries involved to participate in the consultation process productively and constructively, it is imperative that meetings should be scheduled only tentatively; more important, the schedule must be coordinated to avoid overlapping which might prevent the attendance of the members involved, especially those with small representation.”

    1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source

  3. “While it is understood that troop-contributing countries will be members of this formalized mechanism, my delegation is also of the View that resource-contributing countries should be recognized, in addition to countries in which operations are being carried out. However, one must not lose sight of the fact that countries contributing troops have to undertake even heavier risks than those providing only financial and material support. In the case of a new operation, potential troop- and resource-contributing countries, along with the country where the outbreak of conflict is impending, must be drafted as members of the formalized mechanism. In the case of existing operations, it is worthwhile to consider the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and/or field commander.”

    1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source

  4. “Only through a formal consultative process could members of the Security Council and troop-contributing countries contribute positively to accurate preparation and assessment before the Security Council modifies, extends and terminates the mandates of existing operations or decides on the mandates of new missions. The complexity and multidimensional nature of peace-keeping operations further reinforces the need for more institutionalized meetings between the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop contributors. Such meetings could usefully facilitate the identification and discussion of problems at an early stage.”

    1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source

  5. “It was with this point in mind that we stated in the plenary of the General Assembly on 13 November 1995, during the debate on the reform of the Security Council, that it was high time for Article 44 of the Charter, which provides for troop-contributing countries to participate in the decisions of the Council, to be put into operation. The initiative, marshalled by Argentina and other like-minded countries, including Malaysia, whereby the institutionalization of a mechanism of consultations was proposed deserves early implementation. Malaysia fully supports the call for the establishment of a subsidiary organ as provided for in Article 29 of the Charter to facilitate these consultations. My delegation is also open to other options which would effectively provide for these consultations.”

    1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source

  6. “What took place was more like a briefing than a consultation as was originally envisaged. Its ad hoc and overlapping schedule has resulted in some members with small missions being deprived of the opportunity to attend and participate meaningfully and constructively in these meetings. Often, queries raised by Member States at these briefings were not responded to with adequate and satisfactory answers. In short, there are still weaknesses in the practice of consultations. Obviously, the shortcomings inherent in the current mechanism for consultations cannot be left uncorrected.”

    1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source

  7. “Although Somalia has been put on the back burner, the issue of consultations has remained relevant, continuing to this day. Following initiatives taken by my own country, Canada, and the Netherlands, to name but a few, the Argentine and New Zealand delegations successfully steered through this Council in November 1994 a presidential statement which called for consultations among the Security Council, the troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat. Consequently, informal consultations commenced among members of the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries concerning peace-keeping operations. In our view, the current practice of consultations, following the Security Council's decision on 4 November 1994, remains ad hoc in nature and unsatisfactory in practice.”

    1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source

  8. “Serious discussions on this issue have been going on within and outside the United Nations, including with reference to the operationalization of Article 44 which, among other things, provides for a Member State not represented in the Council, and I quote: "to participate in the decisions of the Security Council concerning the employment of contingents of that Member's armed forces." The issue of consultations came to a head at a time when the Security Council was taking decisions pertaining to the United Nations peace-keeping operations in Somalia, particularly at a stage when the troop-contributing countries were all from the South, with virtually no representation in the Council. Mandates for the operations changed, while troop contributors had no input to the decisions of the Council.”

    1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source

  9. “Sir, I am honoured to see you continue to preside over this Council for the month of December. I also wish to acknowledge the role played by Argentina in facilitating the debate before this Council on the important subject of improving consultations between the Security Council and the troop-contributing countries. Malaysia has been at the forefront of this issue, given our deep involvement in and our commitment to United Nations peace-keeping in all its aspects. The subject of consultations between the Security Council and troop-contributing countries on peace-keeping operations is not new.”

    1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source

  10. “Finally, we fully endorse the observation made by the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier today regarding safeguards to ensure "the holding of democratic, fair, just, free and secure elections throughout the country, without fear or intimidation".”

    1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source

  11. “Another issue that demands our immediate attention pertains to the plight of 2.1 million refugees and displaced persons. The safe and early return of refugees and displaced person is essential to the holding of fair elections, and the provision of shelter for them is crucial. In this regard, we share the views expressed by the High Commissioner for Refugees on the need for organized and phased movement. Arrangements should also be made for voluntary return. In this regard, we hope that IFOR will provide the logistic and other necessary support to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”

    1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source

  12. “We also share the View of the Secretary-General, expressed in his report (S/l995/1031), that the United Nations too has a role to play in such endeavours. Malaysia has on various occasions expressed its readiness to contribute to the country's reconstruction and humanitarian projects. We are willing to offer our expertise in different areas to help rebuild the country. As a member of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council established at the London Conference, Malaysia will continue to play an active role and to contribute to the process to ensure that peace endures. Given the immensity of the humanitarian and reconstruction tasks, there is an obvious need for effective coordination and cooperation between those aid agencies to avoid competition, duplication and wastage of resources.”

    1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source

  13. “In this regard, the Council's decision, as contained in the resolution adopted today, which calls on all Member States to cooperate and comply with the orders issued by the Tribunal regarding the arrest or detention of persons accused of committing violations of international humanitarian law, is indeed commendable. As part of the international endeavours to nurture peace and to restore normality, efforts towards infrastructure rehabilitation and economic reconstruction in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be given immediate, priority attention. In this connection, my delegation welcomes the decision of the London Conference held on 8 and 9 December that the World Bank and the European Commission should take the lead in the efforts for the reconstruction of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source

  14. “Its failure to achieve strict and immediate implementation would have catastrophic implications for the region and for the rest of the world. While we take these tenuous but necessary steps towards peace, the atrocities and horrors carried out in the name of "ethnic cleansing" for the past four years remain fresh in our minds. "Ethnic cleansing", which constitutes a crime against humanity, should not be brushed aside for political expediency. Those responsible for such acts should not be allowed to go unpunished, nor the victims denied justice. The work of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia deserves the continued and full support of the international community.”

    1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source

  15. “One of the centrepieces of the Dayton/Paris Agreement pertains to the establishment of the Implementation Force (IFOR) under the command of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). As a country which has agreed to participate in IFOR, we fervently hope that it will be able to discharge its mandate effectively and fully. The role of IFOR is critical to the successful implementation of the Agreement. At this critical juncture, every effort must be made to ensure the success of the mission to be undertaken by IFOR. Any attempt to undermine the Peace Agreement should be resolutely resisted. The credibility of the multinational force will be judged by its actions to fully and effectively implement the Agreement.”

    1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source

  16. “The Agreement is just the beginning in the search for permanent peace, justice and development in the region. While not wishing to downplay the many potential pitfalls, we recognize that the Agreement offers real hope of bringing an end to the cataclysmic conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. If the Agreement is to work, it requires the full and genuine cooperation of the parties to the conflict, as well as the strong support of the international community. The resolution before the Council endorses the agreements among the warring parties, while upholding fundamental principles, including those dealing with the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the crimes against humanity.”

    1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source

  17. “I am happy to see you, Sir, presiding over the Security Council for the month of December, especially at a time when the Council has taken another important decision regarding the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Your country played an important role in advancing the peace process. I also wish to extend my appreciation to your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Oman, who presided over the Council during the month of November. My delegation participated at the Security Council meeting of 22 November, when the Council took two significant decisions - namely, those regarding the arms embargo and the lifting of economic sanctions following the initialling of the Dayton Agreement. Today, we meet again following the formal signing of the Bosnian Peace Agreement in Paris yesterday.”

    1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source