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Zacharakis

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1994-11-04
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1998-03-31
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  1. “But I would also like to point out that any measures against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia should also take into account the stability of south-eastern Europe and should not unduly harm States in the region, which were particularly hit by the negative consequences of the sanctions regime in the years 1992 through 1996.”

    1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source

  2. “On the other hand, Greece particularly insists upon the need to safeguard the inviolability of existing international borders, which is a fundamental and sine qua non condition for peace and stability in the Balkans. In this respect, Greece fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and categorically rejects any secessionist claims. Finally, I wish to express my country's support for the resolution adopted by the Council today, which in our view is balanced and should be implemented by all parties concerned.”

    1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source

  3. “In this context, Greece actively participated in the meetings of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Countries of South-Eastern Europe in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Bonn on 10 and 25 March, respectively, and adheres to the joint statements adopted there, hoping that the relevant decisions will lead to a swift settlement of the issue in question. My country firmly believes that a solution in Kosovo must be sought only through peaceful means, namely through dialogue between the Government in Belgrade and the Kosovar Albanian leadership. Terrorism must be wholly condemned and so must the excessive use of force insofar as it stifles the free exercise of human rights.”

    1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source

  4. “Let me first of all express my appreciation for the work accomplished during your month's term in your high office. May I also congratulate on this occasion your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Gabon. My delegation subscribes to the statement delivered by the representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union. I wish, however, to dwell further, very briefly, upon certain points that are of special importance to my country. Greece, being a country of the area, takes a keen and direct interest in the maintenance of peace and stability in the Balkans and is therefore concerned over developments in Kosovo as well as with the repercussions that the possible deterioration of the situation there could have on the stability of the region.”

    1998-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3868 (1998) · source

  5. “In this context, Greece is participating in the Partnership for Peace programme for Albania, in the OSCE presence there, in the Western European Union mission to reorganize the Albanian police force and in various European Union programmes. The latest crisis in Albania illustrates better the need for consistent, comprehensive and effective international assistance to and cooperation with that country. Preventive action to that effect would help to avert future crises and to secure a better environment for swift and steady progress towards democracy and a free-market economy, along with full respect for human rights and the rights of persons belonging to minorities. As in the past, Greece pledges not to fail to do its part in meeting the formidable challenges that lie ahead.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  6. “Greece, in close cooperation with the Albanian Government, intends to further develop and enhance its relationship with and assistance to Albania by initiating specific economic and technical programmes. The visit of the Greek Foreign Minister to Tirana last week, heading a large delegation of cabinet ministers and parliamentarians, paved the way for renewed joint efforts by the two Governments to promote various projects for economic, military and police cooperation. The Greek Government has also announced the granting of financial assistance of $80 million for the financing of specific development projects in Albania. Greece is committed to continuing to participate in all the efforts of the international community to assist Albania in the transition period it is going through.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  7. “The Greek Government undertook various initiatives at both the bilateral and the international levels so as to help in bringing together the parties in Albania, to achieve a negotiated solution of the existing problems and to create the conditions for holding free and fair elections. In this context, I would like to remind members of the successful visit of the then Prime Minister Fino to Athens on 2 and 3 April, and of the talks he had there with Foreign Minister Pangalos, Mr. Van Mierlo, then President of the Council of the Ministers of the European Union, and Mr. Vranitzky, the special representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office. These talks helped in reaching an understanding among all the parties concerned on the structure of the international presence in Albania.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  8. “Despite some occasional setbacks in the past, Greek- Albanian relations have managed to overcome long- standing difficulties and to establish a climate of mutual confidence and understanding. In the period from 1991 to 1996, Greece offered considerable economic, technical and humanitarian assistance to Albania. Since the last crisis broke out in February, Greece again has spared no effort to contribute, both bilaterally and multilaterally, to its peaceful settlement. Greece participated by contributing a regiment to the multinational protection force. It contributed several officials and experts to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) presence in Albania and provided significant humanitarian assistance, while accepting into Greek hospitals large numbers of Albanian citizens in need of treatment.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  9. “My delegation fully subscribes to the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Luxembourg on behalf of the European Union. Greece attaches particular importance to its relations with neighbouring Albania, with which it is linked by strong ties of friendship and cooperation. In the last few years, following the political changes in that country, Greece has contributed significantly to the efforts of the Albanian people to promote political, economic and social progress. The Greek people extended warm hospitality to hundreds of thousands of Albanians coming to Greece to work to ensure a better future for themselves and their families. At the same time the two countries have set up a solid framework for the development of their relations in all fields, based on the principles of good neighbourliness.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

  10. “In concluding, I would like to express the hope that the Security Council will adopt a comprehensive resolution on this important issue as soon as possible as a means to further strengthening the consultation procedures with troop-contributing countries concerning both ongoing and future peace-keeping operations.”

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

  11. “Without in any way wishing to infringe the authority and prerogatives of the Security Council, but, rather, to contribute to and enhance its credibility, Greece, which, apart from its substantial voluntary contribution to the peace-keeping budget, is currently participating in various peace-keeping operations, has always supported improved consultation procedures in the context of efforts to achieve greater transparency in the operations of the Council. The benefit resulting of such increased transparency will be a generally higher level of political support among Member States for the peace-keeping role and activities of the United Nations. This support is an essential factor in ensuring the continued participation of troops in United Nations peace-keeping operations.”

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

  12. “Therefore we are grateful to Argentina for its initiative to bring about the follow-up to the existing mechanism, which was established by the presidential statement issued on 4 November 1994. Greece fully associates itself with the statement made by Argentina, which accurately summarizes the discussions and the opinions expressed by a large number of interested delegations on the need to further develop the above mentioned system into a more formal and institutionalized mechanism of consultations.”

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

  13. “I should like to join all other speakers who emphasized the importance they attach to improving the existing procedures of flow of information and views between members of the Council and countries involved in peace-keeping operations mandated by the Council. We have supported this process as one which is desirable and even inevitable, given the complexity of peace-keeping operations in recent years. Troop-contributing countries have a right to be consulted on the decision-making process on peace-keeping operations in which, through the provision of troops, they have a direct interest. We firmly believe that intensified dialogue and more regular interaction among all those concerned will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the efforts of the United Nations in the crucial area of peace-keeping.”

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

  14. “At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the office of President of the Security Council for the month of December. I have no doubt that your professional experience and skills will be of invaluable assistance in the conduct of the affairs of the Council. I should also like to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Al-Khussaiby of Oman, for his effective performance of the duties of the office, during the month of November. My delegation is pleased to have this opportunity to address the Council on the important issue of an improved consultation mechanism between troop-contributing countries and members of the Security Council.”

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

  15. “My country is currently involved in United Nations peace-keeping efforts in Iraq, Georgia and Western Sahara. Recently, Greek peace-keepers have participated in the operations in Somalia and Cambodia. And finally, we have been repeatedly commended, together with the Government of Cyprus, for our substantial voluntary contribution towards the financing of the operational cost of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), whose role, as is so often stated by the Security Council and the Secretary-General, remains invaluable with regard to efforts aimed at achieving a just and viable solution to the problem. We look forward to participating constructively in the arrangements for consultation and exchange of information set out in the presidential statement before us.”

    1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source

  16. “The case of the United Nations peace-keeping operation in the former Yugoslavia is very telling in this regard. Greece has not contributed troops to the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) because it wished to abide by the principle of non-participation in United Nations operations in neighbouring countries, or countries that have a special interest in the region. This certainly does not mean that we have not shouldered more than our share of the burden, as is proved by the considerable economic implications for my country of the implementation of the sanctions imposed against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), nor that we do not have a legitimate interest in being closely involved in the aforementioned consultations, to which we could make an important contribution.”

    1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source

  17. “Without in any way wishing to infringe the authority of the Security Council, we firmly believe that intensified dialogue and stronger interaction among all those concerned will increase the efficiency of the efforts of our Organization in the area of peace-keeping. Therefore, we are grateful to the Permanent Representatives of Argentina and New Zealand for their initiative, and we welcome today's presidential statement, which constitutes, in our view, a good working basis for the benefit of all of us. I should like to refer in particular to the fact that, as pointed out in that statement, the arrangements described therein are not exhaustive, and that consultations may take a variety of forms, including the participation, as appropriate, of other countries especially affected, for example countries in the region concerned.”

    1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source

  18. “At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. I have no doubt that your professional experience and skills will be of invaluable assistance in conducting the affairs of the Council. I should also like to congratulate His Excellency the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom on the highly efficient manner in which he conducted the work of the Council during the month of October. I should like to join all the other speakers who emphasized the importance that they attach to improving procedures for the exchange of information and consultation between the Council, the Secretariat and countries involved in peace-keeping operations mandated by the Council.”

    1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source