S/PV.3085 Security Council

The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. — The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. | Members of the Council have before them the special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, contained in document S/24090. I should also like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the first progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Transitional authority in Cambodia, contained in documents S/23870 and Corr.1 and 2. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: “Having read the report of the Secretary-—General (s/24090), the Security Council is deeply concerned by the difficulties UNTAC is encountering in the implementation of the Paris Accords; on the eve of moving to the second phase of the cease-fire. In particular the Council notes that during the meeting of the Supreme National Council of 10 June 1992, one party was not able to allow the necessary deployment of UNTAC in areas under its control. It believes that any delay could jeopardize the whole peace process to which all Cambodian parties have agreed under the auspices of the United Nations and the Paris Conference. (The President) "The Council reaffirms the importance of the full and timely implementation of the Paris Accords. The Council commends the efforts of the Secretary-General's Special Representative and UNTAC in this regard. It reaffirms that the Supreme National Council under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sihanouk is the unique legitimate body and source of authority in which, throughout the transitional period, the sovereignty, independence, and unity of Cambodia are enshrined. In this regard, Section III of Part I of the Paris Accords should be implemented as soon as possible. "The Council stresses the need that the second phase of the military arrangements should begin on 13 June 1992, as determined in accordance with the Accords. In this connection, the Council urges the Secretary-General to accelerate the deployment of the full UNTAC peace-keeping force to Cambodia and within the country. “The Council calis upon all parties to comply strictly with the commitments they have accepted, including cooperation with UNTAC. It specifically calls upon all parties to respond affirmatively to the latest demands for cooperation in implementation of the Accords put to them by DNTAC.* The Security Council has thus concluded the present Stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda, rhe meeting rose at 12.35 p.m.