Today the Security Council, in authorizing the Stabilization Force (SFOR) and extending the mandate of the International Police Task Force will be taking two important steps in the international community’s efforts to assist in the resolution of the tragic problems confronting the former Yugoslavia.…
A short two months ago, the members of the Security Council adopted a resolution containing a stern warning to the parties to break through the mindset that was preventing them from completing the military tasks agreed to in the Lusaka Protocol and to get on with the business of establishing a Gover…
Once again, the Security Council is acting to help the people of Haiti achieve their aspiration to live in freedom and peace. René Préval, the democratically elected President of Haiti, has called upon the Council to renew the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH). We are d…
On behalf of the United States, my delegation wishes to express its firm support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its annual report. The IAEA has played a crucial role in assuring that nuclear energy is not used for military purposes and in promoting its peaceful use through tec…
I would first like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Angola, which reflects, among other things, the exceptional work being done by the men and women of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM III) to support the peace process under trying conditions. M…
May I first express my delegation’s appreciation to those members of the Council who have so kindly acknowledged the role we have played with respect to the resolution just adopted by the Council, as well as the assistance the United States provided in the evacuation of other nationals from Liberia.…
On 29 July the Council called on the military leaders in Bujumbura,
“to restore constitutional government and processes, including the continuation of the elected National Assembly and civil institutions and respect for human rights.” (S/PRST/1996/32, second paragraph)
Regrettably, there has been …
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…
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…
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…
With this unanimous vote today, the Council is again underlining the complete faith it puts in the United Nations Special Commission. The Special Commission was created by the Council and we have a responsibility to make sure it has all the resources it needs to meet its goal, which is essential to …
I shall begin by welcoming the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations to the Council’s deliberations, and express our appreciation for his statement here today. It is good to see him again in the Council Chamber.
When the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) was c…
May I begin, as other members of the Council have this afternoon, by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency for January. We hope the work of the Council this month will be more tranquil than the weather we are experiencing outside. Under your able and experienced leadership, w…
Over a year ago the Council took several important steps to improve arrangements for consultations with troop contributors. The ensuing months have been a useful trial period. After several dozen troop-contributor meetings under the new format, there is general agreement that the change has been pos…
This body is familiar with the numbers associated with the global anti-personnel land-mine crisis: between 85 million and 110 million land-mines scattered throughout 64 countries.
With the peace agreement recently concluded in Dayton, Ohio, we are learning more about two of these countries — Bosnia…
The United States is pleased to participate in today’s debate on agenda item 47, “Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters”.
The progress of the Working Group has been slow but measurable. This year’s progress report stated, …
On behalf of the United States, my delegation wishes to
The IAEA’s extensive, effective and unique system of safeguards provides a foundation of international cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The safeguards system builds confidence among States that transfers of nuclear technolog…
Fifty years ago the world celebrated the end of the most destructive conflict in human history. We salute all those who served in freedom’s cause and honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to create a better world. The best way to honour those who died 50 years ago is to rededicate ourselv…
We may be at a turning point in the bloody conflict that has ravaged the former Yugoslavia.
With the signing today in Geneva of a joint statement and agreed basic principles, the basis is laid for an end to the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Even though the threat of war is still with us, these eve…
