Since the imposition of sanctions against Libya, the Libyan Government has made significant progress in responding to the demands of the Security Council. I refer primarily to the provisions of resolutions 731 (1992) and 748 (1992) regarding the problem of terrorism and the submission of information…
First of all, allow me to express our deep satisfaction to today see you, Sir, in this Chamber serving as the President of the Security Council during the month when Gambia has taken on the responsibilities of the presidency. We also are grateful to your predecessor, from whom you have taken the bat…
Russia is deeply concerned over the scope and
Therefore, the Secretary-General quite rightly proposes a comprehensive approach to the resolution of the problem of food supplies and health care, providing for parallel measures in the areas of energy supply, water supply and agriculture, without whic…
The Russian delegation would like to express its satisfaction in connection with the successful completion by the General Assembly of this important phase of the consideration of the Secretary-General's report “Renewing the United Nations: A Programme for Reform”. We consider that the omnibus draft …
Today we are to take a decision on a draft resolution to establish in Eastern Slavonia a new mission, a United Nations civilian police support group.
We are approaching the expiration of the two-year period provided for under the Basic Agreement and the scheduled conclusion, on 15 January 1998, of …
I take sincere pleasure in taking part in this meeting of the Security Council under the presidency of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, with which Russia has long had friendly relations that were further developed during a recent visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russia…
Russia is deeply concerned about the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Iraq, with its very serious consequences. The Secretary-General’s report to the
In referring to the reasons for inadequate supplies of humanitarian goods, we should not evade the question of the blocking of contracts in the sa…
The situation in the Middle East, which is under discussion today by the General Assembly, is highly pertinent and requires the international community's most careful attention.
The continuing deadlock in the Arab-Israeli dialogue requires the sponsors of the Middle East peace process, including Ru…
The substantial progress made in strengthening and enhancing practical cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) over the past year proves conclusively that cooperation between these two leading international Organizations, in accordanc…
The adoption of today’s draft resolution by the Security Council is an extraordinary event. The draft resolution expresses the collective will of the Council’s
Russia welcomes the progress noted in the Secretary- General’s report in implementing the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace a…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
The Russian Federation is profoundly gratified at the fact that Angola is moving step by step towards a new, peaceful stage in its national life. A considerable political, material and financial contribution to promoting national reconciliation in that country was and continues to be made by the int…
It is a pleasure for me to welcome the Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Mr. Ghafoorzai, to this Chamber today.
Although a month has already passed since the Secretary-General submitted his report on Afghanistan to the Security Council and to the General Assembly, the situation in…
