I am pleased to express the support of the United States for the draft resolution on the global implications of the year 2000 problem. In a world vastly dependent upon electronic systems for the processing and exchange of financial and other data, it is imperative that nations address the year 2000 …
The United States is pleased to support the draft resolution now before the Council authorizing the export to Iraq of spare parts and equipment to assist in refurbishing Iraq's oil-export infrastructure.
This action, anticipated in paragraph 12 of resolution 1153 (1998), will enable Iraq to increas…
Today the Security Council is extending the authorization for the multinational Stabilization Force (SFOR) and the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), including the International Police Task Force (IPTF). In so doing, the Council once again reaffirms the interna…
Nuclear tests conducted by India and Pakistan in recent weeks represent a profound blow not only to the stability and security of their region but also to the international non- proliferation regime on which we all depend. In a few minutes, this Council will vote on a draft resolution that condemns …
Today’s work relates to the implementation of agreed measures for reforming the Organization for improved effectiveness and efficiency. At its forty-seventh session, the General Assembly succeeded in rationalizing the number of the Assembly’s Main Committees and in agreeing on other improvements whi…
The United States was pleased last June when the Government of Tajikistan and the United Tajik Opposition (UTO) signed the Agreement to end their conflict, demobilize and share power while preparing for elections. We are growing concerned, however, that the peace process has lost its momentum. On th…
In approving this draft resolution to amend the statute the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the Council will again reaffirm its commitment to holding accountable the perpetrators of the terrible ethnic crimes witnessed during the conflict in the former Yugoslavia. This is a commitm…
The Security Council and the international community have followed closely the progress of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda since its inception in 1994 after the horror of genocide in that country. The challenges of bringing the perpetrators of genocide to justice, addressing
The Inte…
First, let me extend a warm welcome to the Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Maître Beye, and commend him once again for his tireless efforts on behalf of peace in Angola. I also want to extend our warm thanks to Ambassador Mahugu for his willingness to travel to the region for the importa…
Thank you, Mr. President, for your thoughtful statement and your continuing leadership of the General Assembly. We wish also to thank the Secretary-General for his reform initiatives and his energy, and for summarizing the main features of what already has been accomplished. We heed the Secretary-Ge…
Last night, there was a service at the United Nations Chapel commemorating the fourth anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. Four years ago, hundreds of thousands of Rwandans were brutally massacred, and still the violence continues. The United States remains extremely concerned about the continuing…
I take the floor today to address an issue of concern to the United States, but one which we do not believe needed to come to this pass. The issue of what holidays should be officially celebrated at United Nations Headquarters and its duty stations has become one of the most sensitive issues which t…
Today the Security Council is taking a clear stand for peace and security in the Balkans. The United States strongly supports this resolution imposing an arms embargo on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. In so doing, the Council sends an unambiguous message that the international community will no…
We are pleased to support a limited but essential peacekeeping mission for the Central African Republic. The Council's actions today will help consolidate the work of the multinational force, which we commend for restoring order to Bangui and initiating an efficient disarmament programme. The intern…
The United States appreciates the opportunity to participate in today’s special meeting of the Security Council to lay out our case for justice. It was interesting to listen to the Foreign Minister of Libya. He makes what may seem to be
The United States welcomes this opportunity to publicly lay ou…
The United States is proud to cast its vote today in favour of this draft resolution to expand the 986 humanitarian programme in Iraq. It is, quite simply, the largest United-Nations- sanctioned humanitarian programme in the history of the Organization. As such, it is a concrete demonstration that t…
The United States commends the contribution of the President of Gabon, the former President of Mali, other African States and France to the consolidation of peace and security in the Central African Republic. In particular, we welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Gabonese Republic: your p…
Today, the United States joins other members of the Security Council in welcoming the agreement by the Government of Angola and UNITA to a timetable for the completion of the remaining tasks of the Lusaka Protocol by 28 February 1998. This agreement, combined with the upcoming summit meeting between…
We wish to offer our highest compliments and thanks to Chairman Chowdhury and to the scales coordinator, Mr. Maycock, for their outstanding leadership of the Fifth Committee through a long and arduous session. We would not have reached the positions we all have agreed to support today without their …
The United States delegation joins its colleagues today in consensus agreement on “Renewing the United Nations: a programme for reform”. This text represents the United Nations strongest, most decisive action to date for reforming this Organization.
Today's consensus is not a final product. It is s…
