The widespread use of land-mines is one of the most critical challenges facing the international community today and tomorrow. In addition to the thousands of civilian lives that land-mines take every year — and the thousands more injured — they also cripple important international peace-keeping ope…
I would like to thank the members of the Security Council for this overwhelming support and also for the condolences expressed for the deaths of the pilots. But I feel committed to making a brief statement of reply.
But more important than all of that, I sat here and listened to the representative …
We meet today to consider a matter of grave concern to my country, to members of this Council and to all who care about the safety of those engaged in civil aviation around the world.
The issue before us is not the United States versus Cuba. It does not require that Council members make a judgement…
To our regret, the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, has not improved. The
Today’s resolution addresses these issues. The Security Council has spoken to reaffirm the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. We have called for the Secretary-General, and the Russian Federation as facilitator, …
May I first express my delegation’s congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency during the month of July and pledge our full cooperation, and also express my delegation’s appreciation to Ambassador Elaraby and the Egyptian delegation for their excellent stewardship of the Counc…
Today, the Council acts once again to assist Haiti in its journey from tyranny to democracy. In so doing, it contributes to regional stability and serves well the principles of human rights, freedom and social progress that are inscribed in the United Nations Charter.
Since assuming responsibility …
The United States welcomes the candid and detailed report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan and supports the Secretary-General’s recommendation that the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) be extended for another six months. In doing so, tho…
Let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency for this month. We look forward to working with you.
Let me also extend my delegation’s appreciation to Ambassador Qin Huasun and the Chinese delegation for all their fine work last month.
In March, when Iraq last blocke…
The United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has been a success. Its purpose is to prevent the conflict in the region from spreading into and possibly beyond the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. For three and a half years, it has met an…
All of us have watched in horror over the past two months as Liberia has descended from hope into despair. Driven by
Only a few months ago, we spoke hopefully of the Abuja peace Agreement, of the pioneer role of the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) as a regional p…
The United States welcomes the General Assembly’s adoption of this resolution, which is intended to advance and build upon reforms of the United Nations in the economic and social fields. We commend the Chairman of the Working Group, Ambassador Oscar de Rojas of Venezuela, for his patience, persever…
Having supported the people of El Salvador in their efforts, first to achieve peace and now to rebuild their society and consolidate democracy, the United States is proud to be a sponsor of draft resolution A/50/L.72, which establishes the United Nations Office of Verification (ONUV). The United Nat…
First, may I congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency for the month of May. You will have our full cooperation. I also express our great appreciation and admiration to Ambassador Somavía and his delegation for Chile’s stewardship of the Council during the month of
I also extend o…
My Government supports this resolution, but it does so with reservations. We do not believe that the sanctions outlined in this resolution are sufficient to convince the Government of Sudan to cease its sponsorship of international terrorism and return to the fold of responsible, law-abiding nations…
Today we reaffirm the mandate of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry, established to investigate arms sales in violation of Security Council resolutions 918 (1994), 997 (1995), and 1011 (1995).
We call upon all Governments to cooperate fully with the Commission’s investigations. The terms of t…
The United States joined the other 14 members of the Security Council last week in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities by all parties, support for ongoing diplomatic efforts,
We are also engaged in extensive diplomatic efforts. President Clinton is resolved to help the parties try to …
The United States joins in expressing deep sorrow and shock at the loss of innocent civilian lives at a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) site in Lebanon this morning. We offer our condolences to the Government and people of Lebanon. And we extend our sympathies to the people of Fiji,…
The United States regrets that this discussion of Israel’s closure of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip is taking place. It has been our view — and that of many other members — that such a discussion cannot help the peace process. It can only polarize that already difficult situation and distract us …
On behalf of President Bill Clinton and Vice-President Al Gore, I thank the Assembly for the opportunity to address this resumed session on public administration and development. We are all here today as part of a quiet revolution that is taking place around the world. In discussions and in our stat…
Hezbollah attacks into northern Israel have once again compelled the Israeli Government to take steps it deems necessary to protect its people from direct threats emanating from Lebanese territory. This tragic situation has resulted in losses of life and property, suffering, and dislocations of inno…
