On behalf of the sponsors of the draft resolution contained in document A/55/L.31, I have the privilege to introduce that draft resolution, on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I have the honour also to add the following sponsors not listed on the document: Bulgaria, Denmark, Egypt, the Islam…
We would like to join all the other speakers in welcoming the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to the family of the United Nations. Much has already been said about the new responsibilities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in joining this institution and about the goodwill that has been expressed…
Mr. President, we are most pleased to see you presiding over the Council for this most significant briefing. May I here thank the High Representative and his staff for their work, commitment and endless efforts as well as for the most recent report which, I am sure, we all appreciate. May I also tha…
Frankly, I think that the comments made by Mr. Annabi accomplish most of the task of answering the questions. I should like simply to make a few observations.
The process of implementing the Border Service is still under way. I think it would be accurate to say that the difficulties in reaching an …
Let me express how pleased we are to see you, Sir, in your current position of leadership. It is most fortuitous for Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also welcome the format and substance of this meeting. We think it serves our purposes well.
We have two statements to make, and then I would like to offer…
We would be remiss if I did not start our statement by recognizing the efforts and results of all those associated with the
Here, I would like to be both very brief and direct. First, some have argued that indictments and arrests of suspected war criminals would disrupt the peace process. The facts…
The last time we spoke before the Security Council we emphasized in our statement that resorting to the military alternative is never welcome. We would only wish to further proclaim that view. Unfortunately, though, on the basis of events in Kosovo over the last couple of days, we can only come even…
Military force is never a welcome option, but it is sometimes the best, the only alternative among many bad options. It may be the only option available to save innocent lives.
Of course there was a better option, but despite the efforts of many — in Paris, London and Washington, and the efforts of…
Briefly, on just one minor technical change in the draft resolution since we started drafting it. I have just been informed that in paragraph 15, the proper designation for what has been termed in the draft resolution “the Intermediate Media Standards and Licensing Commission” should be “INDEPENDENT…
My statement should, I think, make things much simpler. We are, I believe, at the threshold of consensus on draft resolution A/53/L.55, and I wish to announce three oral revisions to the text of that draft resolution.
“and welcoming the efforts of the High Representative and the Commander of the St…
Allow me first to thank all those who have participated in today’s debate. I believe that the cause of peace and the work of the Tribunal have been furthered by your participation here today.
I should also like to thank Judge McDonald for her most thorough and helpful report. From her assessment, w…
We wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. I know that your delegation and you personally are most capably handling the very grave responsibilities before the Council this month. I also know that your delegation and you yourself have so…
Considering that it is 31 March and a rather late hour, I would like to commend you, Sir, and your delegation for the most comprehensive and appropriate manner in which you have handled your presidency of the Security Council, and in particular this debate.
The development of the peace process in B…
Thank you, Sir, for honouring the Security Council by presiding over today’s debate. Let me express my delegation’s confidence in the work of Costa Rica as the presiding member of the Security Council for this month. We are most pleased to have had such good, cordial and businesslike relations with …
My delegation will be able neither to co-sponsor nor to vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. But that is exactly why the Assembly should support the draft resolution regarding the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The draft resolution makes a positive contribution to the peace proce…
First, I must take this opportunity to express thanks and to commend all associated with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia for their commitment and effort over the past year. As Judge Antonio Cassese completes his trend-setting term as President of the Court, his contribu…
As we understand it, and as one of the sponsors of the draft resolution as a whole, this amendment was part of previous consensus resolutions.
Problems such as the one that is persisting in Azerbaijan should be resolved consistent with the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States within whos…
In this month, the last month of the year 1996, let me express our appreciation for the fashion in which you, Sir, have handled the workings of the Security Council, obviously under quite demanding circumstances.
At the same time, let me also take the opportunity to express our appreciation for the…
Let me first express our appreciation for the commitment and efforts of the entire team comprising the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Let us also recall the service performed by the former chief Prosecutor of the Tribunal, Judge Richard Goldstone. We expect the same high …
