Let me congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. As this turbulent month is coming to an end, I wish to thank you for the efforts you have made to ensure the efficient work of the Council.
The Polish delegation is gravely concern…
On many previous occasions, my delegation has expressed its deep concern about the situation in Liberia, about eruptions of violence directed against innocent civilian populations and about the Liberian leaders being unable to peacefully resolve their conflict. Serious questions concerning future in…
Since the Polish delegation associated itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union by the representative of Ireland, I would only like to briefly comment on the issues which are of particular importance to my delegation.
Like other members of the international community, we too a…
The Polish delegation stated its position on the issue before us on 31 January 1996 and on 26 April 1996.
My country condemns terrorism in all its forms. Having examined very carefully the report of the Secretary-General of 10 July 1996, as well as other relevant documents, we have to concur with t…
Allow me to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for the timely introduction of the issue of demining in the context of peace-keeping operations into the agenda of the Security Council.
In approaching the problem of mines, we are greatly encouraged to find ourselves among many other like-minded co…
On 27 February 1996, the Security Council in its presidential statement requested the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to investigate the tragic incident of the shooting down by the Cuban Air Force of two civil aircraft on 24 February 1996.
We have before us the resolution of the Co…
As pointed out in today’s European Union statement, to which Poland adhered, this is the third time in the last six months that the Security Council has considered the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia. On the one hand, this shows that the process of resolving differences between the parties to the con…
Let me begin, Sir, by extending to you our most sincere congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. We have full confidence in your leadership. I also wish to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Nabil Elaraby of Egypt, for his efficient and — le…
The delegation of Poland is going to vote in favour of the draft resolution establishing the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH). We strongly believe that the international community has an obligation to assist the Government and the people of Haiti in their struggle for stability and n…
May I begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of June. Let me assure you of the full cooperation and support of the Polish delegation. I should also like to pay tribute to Ambassador Qin of China for the excellent manner in which he preside…
Let me begin by indicating that we associate ourselves with the statement made by Italy on behalf of the European Union.
The draft resolution before the Security Council today, which, if adopted, will extend the mandate of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) in its present con…
The Polish delegation would like to express its satisfaction that the Security Council has convened this open debate on the situation in Liberia to explore the international community's options with regard to the bloody conflict in that country. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his …
On behalf of the Polish delegation, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month.
May I also pay tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Somavía of Chile, for the outstanding way in which he conducted the business of the Security…
Speaking on the occasion of the Security Council debate concerning resolution 1044 (1996), the Polish delegation expressed its strong position on terrorism. We confirmed, in particular, that the Government of the Republic of Poland condemns terrorism in every form and that there are no circumstances…
During the open debate on the situation in Lebanon held in this Chamber last Monday, the Polish delegation expressed its position with regard to the armed hostilities in southern Lebanon and their broader ramifications. What we are faced with today is an even more complex situation which could have …
Like all the other delegations of members of the Security Council that have spoken before us, the delegation of Poland is seriously concerned at the recent developments and the escalation of tension in the occupied Arab territories. These events pose a significant threat to the peace process in the …
At the outset, the Polish delegation wishes to express its deep concern at the escalation of armed tensions in southern Lebanon. We do not accept military means as a solution to the problems of the Middle East. This is why we deplore rocket attacks launched at northern Israel as well as the air bomb…
Poland’s experience in the course of its social, economic and political transformation clearly confirms the importance of the issues being discussed at the present meetings of the General Assembly.
The well-prepared and effective restructuring of the administrative system, along with civil-service …
It gives me great pleasure indeed to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. We are confident that your well-known diplomatic skills and devotion will greatly contribute to the work of the Council.
I would also like to ask Ambassad…
We are very grateful to you, Mr. President, for convening today’s debate on Somalia. It is indeed a fully justified and timely initiative.
In the not too distant past, the international community undertook a tremendous effort to help Somalia. Hope was restored. The famine was successfully ended. Ov…
