First of all, I should like to express my delegation’s satisfaction that the Council was able to reach a unanimous decision on the matter of the arms embargo against the Rwandan Government. This resolution demonstrates the Council’s ability to take decisions on difficult issues.
My delegation voted…
Today’s debate on Croatia reflects the sad fact that once again the logic of confrontation and war has triumphed in the former Yugoslavia. Despite enormous and sustained efforts by the international community, the search for an overall negotiated settlement which would bring back peace and peaceful …
Germany took the initiative which led to the draft resolution on Srebrenica and Zepa now before the Council, because we are appalled and alarmed.
Several weeks after the fall of Srebrenica and Zepa we still do not know about the whereabouts and the fate of about 7,000 to 8,000 unfortunate male Bosn…
Allow me first to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I want also to address my delegation’s thanks to the Permanent Representative of Honduras, Ambassador Martínez Blanco, for his guidance last month. Of course, we also wish to welcome the Permanent Represent…
Germany has just voted in favour of the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) for a further period of seven months. Since its full deployment, which began last February, considerable progress has been achieved. With the assistance of UNMIH, a secure and stable envir…
My delegation joined in the consensus in adopting the resolution contained in
Nevertheless, we have reservations concerning the method of peace-keeping financing through voluntary contributions and would like to state our position.
The method of financing a peace-keeping operation through voluntar…
Like the other members of the Security Council, Germany condemns the offensive by Bosnian Serb forces against the United Nations safe area of Srebrenica. This offensive constitutes a flagrant violation of all relevant resolutions adopted by this Council. Together with the other sponsors, we therefor…
First of all, I want to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the
The draft resolution that we will adopt today is a follow-up to Security Council resolutions 943 (1994), 970 (1995) and, lastly, 988 (1995) of 21 April 1995. These resolutions have suspended certain sanctions against the Feder…
Today’s debate on the situation in Croatia reflects once again the sad fact that, despite sustained efforts by the international community, the search for an overall negotiated settlement of the conflicts
My Government has consistently assured the Government of Croatia of German support in its sear…
My Government regrets that it was not possible to solve the question before us today through direct negotiations between the two parties concerned.
As to the substance of this dispute, the position of my country is fully reflected in the statement made by the Representative of France, speaking on b…
First of all, I wish to join other delegations in congratulating you upon assuming the presidency of the Council. Having the privilege of working under your guidance as President of the European Union, it is a double pleasure for me to benefit from your great experience and diplomatic skills. I also…
Nearly four years ago the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) started as a human- rights-monitoring mission in El Salvador. After the establishment of a formal cease-fire it became a multifunctional peace-keeping operation which did not limit itself to the observation of the ceas…
It is a pleasure to welcome you today, Mr. Deputy Foreign Minister, to the Council and to see you in the President’s chair.
I too wish to extend our condolences to the Government of the United States and to the families of those who died in the terrible explosion in Oklahoma City.
Let me begin by …
On behalf of my Government I have today, together with all the other members of the Security Council, voted in favour of the draft resolution which the Council has adopted today.
This resolution, as we all know, was called for by the assassination of two French soldiers in the service of peace. The…
The Security Council was forced to impose a sanctions regime over Iraq. The latest report of the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) and the discussion we had yesterday with its Executive Chairman, Ambassador Ekeus, have made it abundantly clear that it is unfortunately not yet possible to li…
Germany voted in favour of the resolution, which extends the mandate of UNOMIL until 30 June. The situation on the ground and the progress
Nevertheless, we believe that the Council must give the scheduled summit meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), to be held in Abuja …
Since this is the first time I have spoken at a formal meeting of the Security Council, I should like to start my remarks by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. Your experience and your abilities are widely recognized, and you have already demonstrated that …
Despite enormous efforts by the international community, the search for an overall negotiated settlement of the conflicts
The situation in The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continues to be endangered by external and internal tensions. As a manifestation of German support, Federal Foreign Mi…
Germany considers that the time has come
On this occasion, my Government would like to express its gratitude to the States participating in the Multinational Force, which, so far has opened the way for the return of the elected President, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, for the restoration of the legitimat…
My Government is very pleased that we have this occasion to discuss in the Security Council the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) a few days before it successfully completes its mission. I especially welcome the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mozambique, His Excellency Mr. Leonardo San…
