The Security Council has again been compelled to return to the consideration of the question of Iraq as a result of Baghdad’s decision to introduce restrictions on the work of the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM), including prohibitions on the participation of American citizens in the work…
Our delegation is grateful to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mr. Hans Blix, for his introduction of the Agency’s annual report, which provides a very detailed description of IAEA activities.
The Russian Federation has consistently supported the activities of the IAE…
Russia favours the just punishment of all those guilty of crimes committed during the conflict in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. We continue to attach great importance to the work of the International Tribunal, established by a decision of the Security Council.
However, we absolutely canno…
One of the most far-reaching of the world community’s long-term tasks is to facilitate the transition from deep-rooted ideologies of violence and war to a culture of peace and democracy. In a short period of time, from the beginning of work on drafting the concept of the culture of peace at the Yamo…
The Russian Federation, which is a member of the troika of observer States of the Angolan peace process and a troop-contributor to the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA), is greatly interested in the successful completion of the peace process and a speedy restoration of lasting peace …
The purposes set out in the statutes of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) — to unite parliamentarians to secure the broad participation of States in the strengthening of international peace and security, in the firm establishment of representative institutions and in the defence of human rights — …
First of all, we would like to reaffirm our consistent commitment to the need for Iraq to comply fully with the obligations following from the relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as our support for the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM).
Just recently, the Special Commission and …
We consider the discussion by the Security Council of the current situation in Africa to be important and timely. One can hardly expect the world to develop harmoniously over the long term if African States — which account for nearly one third of the international community — continue to find themse…
Mr. President, allow me sincerely to congratulate you, a representative of friendly Ukraine, on your election to this responsible and honoured post. We are confident that under your Presidency, the General Assembly will be able to achieve significant results.
In just a little over 800 days, mankind…
The Russian Federation, a member of the observer troika regarding a settlement in Angola, is eager that consistent progress be made in the peace process and that peace and concord be speedily restored. Overcoming the many years of conflict in Angola would not only be a blessing for the people of tha…
Four months ago, in response to a request from the Albanian Government and to an initiative by Italy, the Security Council authorized the dispatch of a multinational protection force to Albania. The force became the central element of the international community’s response to the crisis in that coun…
The Russian delegation notes with satisfaction that there has been some improvement in the situation in Haiti in terms of security and prospects for establishing conditions for freedom and tolerance. However, the situation remains unstable, which is cause for concern.
We believe that the United Nat…
I should like to thank the Secretary- General for his presentation of the report containing his proposals for the second phase of reforms. This offers all of us an excellent opportunity to continue the dialogue on the reform process, which began when Mr. Kofi Annan first assumed his duties as Secret…
Everyone knows the phrase, “all’s well that ends well”. It applies to today’s events. Almost four years have passed since work began on the Agenda for Development, during which we had our ups and downs. There were times when the very fate of this document hung by a thread. But today, that is all beh…
The Russian Federation agreed to the adoption of
The main reason for the extension of UNPREDEP was the complicated situation in Albania, which has created additional risks in the area around Macedonia. This has resulted in the specific parameters and priorities established for the operation at this…
It is very pleasant to see you presiding, Sir, and we confirm our readiness to strive for the success of the Security Council’s work during this month, while the presidency of the Security Council is entrusted to the Republic of Korea. We are also grateful for the statements made at this meeting by …
It is my privilege to speak on behalf of the sponsors of the draft resolution contained in document A/51/L.71 of 22 April 1997. The following States joined as sponsors after the document was issued: Denmark, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Moldova, Morocco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia an…
The Russian Federation has consistently favoured the achievement of a comprehensive, lasting political settlement and national reconciliation in Somalia. An effective, peaceful settlement of this protracted conflict is possible only through the further development of the negotiating process to inclu…
Following the consultations that have just been held in this Hall, I should like to report that, with a view to preserving the consensus, the Russian Federation
