If we compare the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina today with the one that prevailed four years ago, we can see that a lot has been done. But with respect to what we want, what the Dayton Peace Agreement realistically offers us and what we can do to shape the destiny of Bosnia and Herzegovina, we…
I would like to express to you, Mr. President, my sincere appreciation for giving me the opportunity to address the Security Council today. I have listened very carefully to the statements of the States members of the Security Council. They all expressed their support for our country, and I thank al…
I would like to express my gratitude at being invited to this meeting, at which we have had the opportunity to reaffirm our obligation and commitment to the building of a multi-ethnic and democratic community in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Members of the Council have told us in their statements that we…
Allow me, Mr. President, to express my sincere gratitude for your invitation to the Members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate at this important meeting dedicated to the implementation and results of the Dayton Peace Accord, whose fourth anniversary we mark this month.
It is…
At the outset, I would like to say how pleased I am to see the delegation of Slovenia, and in particular you, Mr. President, presiding over the Security Council. I would also like to express my appreciation to the members of the Security Council for giving us the opportunity to speak about Bosnia an…
It is my pleasure and an honour to address this noble body, in particular at a time when we mark the fourth anniversary of the Dayton/Paris Agreement. We are grateful for the invitation to speak before the Council and extend warm greetings to you, Sir, who as Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Repu…
We would be remiss if I did not start our statement by recognizing the efforts and results of all those associated with the
Here, I would like to be both very brief and direct. First, some have argued that indictments and arrests of suspected war criminals would disrupt the peace process. The facts…
The last time we spoke before the Security Council we emphasized in our statement that resorting to the military alternative is never welcome. We would only wish to further proclaim that view. Unfortunately, though, on the basis of events in Kosovo over the last couple of days, we can only come even…
Military force is never a welcome option, but it is sometimes the best, the only alternative among many bad options. It may be the only option available to save innocent lives.
Of course there was a better option, but despite the efforts of many — in Paris, London and Washington, and the efforts of…
Briefly, on just one minor technical change in the draft resolution since we started drafting it. I have just been informed that in paragraph 15, the proper designation for what has been termed in the draft resolution “the Intermediate Media Standards and Licensing Commission” should be “INDEPENDENT…
My statement should, I think, make things much simpler. We are, I believe, at the threshold of consensus on draft resolution A/53/L.55, and I wish to announce three oral revisions to the text of that draft resolution.
“and welcoming the efforts of the High Representative and the Commander of the St…
Allow me first to thank all those who have participated in today’s debate. I believe that the cause of peace and the work of the Tribunal have been furthered by your participation here today.
I should also like to thank Judge McDonald for her most thorough and helpful report. From her assessment, w…
We wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. I know that your delegation and you personally are most capably handling the very grave responsibilities before the Council this month. I also know that your delegation and you yourself have so…
Considering that it is 31 March and a rather late hour, I would like to commend you, Sir, and your delegation for the most comprehensive and appropriate manner in which you have handled your presidency of the Security Council, and in particular this debate.
The development of the peace process in B…
Thank you, Sir, for honouring the Security Council by presiding over today’s debate. Let me express my delegation’s confidence in the work of Costa Rica as the presiding member of the Security Council for this month. We are most pleased to have had such good, cordial and businesslike relations with …
My delegation will be able neither to co-sponsor nor to vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. But that is exactly why the Assembly should support the draft resolution regarding the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The draft resolution makes a positive contribution to the peace proce…
First, I must take this opportunity to express thanks and to commend all associated with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia for their commitment and effort over the past year. As Judge Antonio Cassese completes his trend-setting term as President of the Court, his contribu…
I am particularly honoured to have the opportunity to address the fifty-second session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
I would like, first, to extend my warm congratulations to our respected friend and colleague, His Excellency Mr. Hennadiy Udovenk…
As we understand it, and as one of the sponsors of the draft resolution as a whole, this amendment was part of previous consensus resolutions.
Problems such as the one that is persisting in Azerbaijan should be resolved consistent with the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States within whos…
