In this month, the last month of the year 1996, let me express our appreciation for the fashion in which you, Sir, have handled the workings of the Security Council, obviously under quite demanding circumstances.
At the same time, let me also take the opportunity to express our appreciation for the…
Let me first express our appreciation for the commitment and efforts of the entire team comprising the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Let us also recall the service performed by the former chief Prosecutor of the Tribunal, Judge Richard Goldstone. We expect the same high …
At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. The task before you is challenging and I recognize the able manner in which you have led the deliberations of this body so far.
Allow me also to extend my sincere congratulatio…
The authorities and the people of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the democratic public in the world, accepted and hailed the decision to establish the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Commit…
Let me first congratulate you, Sir, and wish you success in your new, most historically significant task.
The fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations can be viewed as a time of retirement or as an opportunity for a new beginning and rejuvenation. We all bear a responsibility to maximize the poss…
It is with pleasure and confidence that we see you, Sir, taking over the job of President of the Security Council. At the same time, let me not forget the contributions of your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of Germany, especially in the very able manner in which he handled the responsibi…
It is indeed an honour to be before the members of the Council, particular you, Sir, who, as President of the Council for this month, have performed so brilliantly in your task. We also take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, the Permanent Representative of France, His Excellency Mr. Jean-B…
Let me welcome you, Sir, to the Council on this most notable occasion. It is a pleasure to have you in our midst today.
I would also extend my sincere appreciation to His Excellency Ambassador Li Zhaoxing and the entire Chinese delegation for their efforts during the month of March.
Although frequ…
At the outset, let me take the opportunity to commend the fashion in which the delegation of China has held the presidency of the Security Council, and in particular to thank Mr. Li Zhaoxing.
Let me also take the opportunity to commend and thank the Permanent Representative of Botswana for the exce…
First, Mr. President, let me welcome you to your new position, and extend to you our warmest wishes for a successful month and our full cooperation in the endeavours of the Security Council under your leadership. Let me also acknowledge the capable and faithful commitment of the Permanent Representa…
For almost two decades, both the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda have been led by the demand for justice for all those who were killed, tortured or raped in the conflicts that ravaged their two respective regions. They have…
I should like to begin by associating my delegation with the congratulations that have been extended to you, Mr. President. We are certainly of the view that they are more than deserved.
The question of the working methods and procedures of the Security Council has affected, and still does directly…
The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is an enthusiastic co-sponsor of the draft resolution contained in document A/49/L.49. We believe that it will assist the new and restored democracies in fulfilling our aspirations, as well as providing some enlightenment to those democracies already establishe…
Allow me from the outset to congratulate His Excellency Ambassador Bakuramutsa on his assumption of the presidency of this Security Council. We are fully confident that he will ably lead this Council in confronting all the challenges it may encounter, especially at this time, when the credibility an…
First, we are not convinced that the draft resolution before the Security Council was necessary in order to allow for the appropriate response to the recent attacks upon the safe areas in Bihac. From our — by now very disillusioned — perspective, this appears to be another attempt at delay by some, …
We understand that the draft resolution before the Security Council is designed to facilitate the efforts of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) under its peace- keeping mandate. We support all such efforts consistent with our territorial integrity and sovereignty and the interests and we…
We are pleased to have the opportunity to review the efforts made so far by the international war crimes Tribunal and to reinvigorate the support for the Tribunal’s work. We look forward to such future opportunities on a regular basis. As for now, we must emphasize our satisfaction that the Tribunal…
After the lengthy day all of us have had, and with my sincere thanks to all my colleagues, I shall certainly refrain from exceeding the imposed time-limit.
The statement made in this debate on behalf of the European Union, while once again repeating the Union’s opposition to the lifting of the arms…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate Mr. Essy on his assumption of the presidency of the General Assembly. Even at this early stage of the forty-ninth session, the impact of his commitment and leadership is making its mark.
On behalf of its sponsors, I would like to introduce draft resolution A/…
Mr. President, let me assure you of our highest cooperation in your efforts this month and commend you on your work so far.
Let me also indicate our appreciation for the long service of Mr. Yuliy Vorontsov, both as a President of the Council for the last month and as one of our colleagues over the …
