At the outset, the Indonesian delegation would like to express its appreciation for the note by the Secretary-General (S/1996/509) transmitting the report of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), entitled “Report of the investigation regarding the shooting down of two U.S.-registered…
The Indonesian delegation would like to express its appreciation to the Secretary- General for his thorough and informative report concerning the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, submitted pursuant to resolution 1036 (1996). Our appreciation is also extended to the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, …
It is indeed a great pleasure for my delegation to associate itself with previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of July. We are confident that given your vast experience and leadership we can be assured of substantial progress …
Let me begin by expressing the Indonesian delegation’s appreciation to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and insightful report concerning the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH). Our delegation is cognizant of the fact that the Mission has effectively assisted the Government of Haiti i…
Allow me to begin by extending my delegation’s congratulations to you, Sir, upon your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of June. We are convinced that with your diplomatic skill and vast experience you will guide the Council effectively. My delegation pledges its full coopera…
At the outset, my delegation would like to express its satisfaction that the Security Council has convened this open debate regarding the situation in Liberia. We consider it essential for the members of the United Nations to address the country's tragic situation and to explore the full realm of op…
It is with great pleasure that my delegation joins previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month of May. We are confident that you will provide the Council with effective leadership during this month. My delegation would also like to…
My delegation considers the assassination attempt on the life of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in Addis Ababa, in June 1995, as requiring our most serious attention. We believe that this act has created concern among the international community, bearing in mind the profound interest t…
It is an honour and a privilege for my delegation to introduce, on behalf of the 25 sponsoring countries, the draft resolution contained in document A/50/L.70 regarding the situation in the Middle East. It is entitled “The Israeli military attacks against Lebanon and their consequences”.
In its pre…
For nearly two weeks the international community has witnessed the combined land, sea and air attacks by the armed forces of Israel against Lebanon, a founding Member of the United Nations. We have seen loss of life and serious injuries sustained by innocent men, women and children. Fijian officers …
I should like to begin by expressing my delegation’s appreciation to the Secretary-General for transmitting the report of the International Commission of Inquiry. We find the detailed information contained therein to be valuable as the Council considers whether in fact violations of Security Council…
It was my delegation’s expectation that the formal consideration by the Security Council on 15 April 1996 of the military incursions by the Israeli armed forces into Lebanon would have a salutary impact and result in the termination of its attacks. To our disappointment, however, not only have milit…
For several weeks we have witnessed the spectacle of the people of Palestine being subjected to extraordinary measures which have rendered their lives infinitely more difficult. As the Palestinian memorandum (S/1996/235, annex) on the situation makes clear, the arbitrary closure of the occupied terr…
My delegation learned with dismay of the disturbing developments in Lebanon over the weekend. We consider the recent attacks on Lebanon by Israel as a clear violation of the principles of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Lebanon. It is in this light that my delega…
Mr. President, allow me first of all to express my delegation’s congratulations to you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am convinced that your leadership and diplomatic skill will ensure that the Council’s work this month is productive.
I wish also to express my…
My delegation would like to express its satisfaction that the Security Council has convened this open debate on the situation in Somalia to explore the full realm of options that may be taken by the
The Indonesian delegation remains concerned by the debilitating stalemate in Somalia and the continu…
My delegation would like to express its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his efforts to keep the Security Council abreast of developments in Rwanda over the course of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). His report (S/1996/149) of 29 February 1996 contains invaluable i…
At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March, and to assure you of my delegation’s full cooperation. My delegation is confident that your demonstrated diplomatic and leadership qualities will enable the Council …
The Indonesian delegation has followed with events in Haiti with interest, and in this regard we are grateful to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report, which has indeed been invaluable to the Council’s deliberations on the future of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH).
UNMIH ha…
I should like first of all to extend to you, Madam, my delegation’s congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of February. I am sure that through your wisdom and guidance the Council will successfully meet the challenges that lie ahead. We would also like to e…