Today’s debate on the situation in Croatia reflects once again the sad fact that, despite sustained efforts by the international community, the search for an overall negotiated settlement of the conflicts
My Government has consistently assured the Government of Croatia of German support in its sear…
My Government regrets that it was not possible to solve the question before us today through direct negotiations between the two parties concerned.
As to the substance of this dispute, the position of my country is fully reflected in the statement made by the Representative of France, speaking on b…
Nearly four years ago the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) started as a human- rights-monitoring mission in El Salvador. After the establishment of a formal cease-fire it became a multifunctional peace-keeping operation which did not limit itself to the observation of the ceas…
It is a pleasure to welcome you today, Mr. Deputy Foreign Minister, to the Council and to see you in the President’s chair.
I too wish to extend our condolences to the Government of the United States and to the families of those who died in the terrible explosion in Oklahoma City.
Let me begin by …
Despite enormous efforts by the international community, the search for an overall negotiated settlement of the conflicts
The situation in The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia continues to be endangered by external and internal tensions. As a manifestation of German support, Federal Foreign Mi…
Germany considers that the time has come
On this occasion, my Government would like to express its gratitude to the States participating in the Multinational Force, which, so far has opened the way for the return of the elected President, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, for the restoration of the legitimat…
My Government is very pleased that we have this occasion to discuss in the Security Council the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) a few days before it successfully completes its mission. I especially welcome the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mozambique, His Excellency Mr. Leonardo San…
The Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic, in recent consultations, made a very pertinent remark. He said,
UNOMIG may be a small operation, but it is an operation of great importance.' We fully concur with that evaluation. The mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOM…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union, Austria and Hungary.
Only Member States can provide a sound financial basis for the Organization. Their assessed contributions form that financial basis. Under the United Nations Charter, Member States have a legally binding obligation to …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and Austria.
In the work of the General Assembly, happy endings are rare occasions. The withdrawal on 31 August of this year of the last military units of the Russian Federation from Estonia and Latvia falls squarely into that category. It …
It is with great satisfaction that Germany assumes the task of introducing draft resolution A/49/L.45, entitled “Emergency international assistance for peace, normalcy and reconstruction of war-stricken Afghanistan”. The text is sponsored also by the following Member States: Afghanistan, Austria, Be…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union, Austria, Finland and Sweden.
The year 1995 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War — the most devastating war ever witnessed by mankind. It is altogether fitting that during the course of the coming year we the St…
I have the honour to make a statement on behalf of the European Union and Austria.
The signing of the Declaration of Principles between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization on 13 September 1993 greatly increased the momentum of the Middle East peace process.
The progress achieved since…
I am speaking on behalf of the European Union, Austria and Finland.
Since 13 September last year it has been possible to speak for the first time in decades of a genuine chance to settle the question of Palestine, which is at the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The signing of the Declaration of …
I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the European Union and Austria.
This is the third session at which the General Assembly has addressed the question of cooperation between the United Nations and the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE). The European Union welcomes the op…
I am speaking on behalf of the European Union and Finland, Norway and Sweden.
We are approaching the golden anniversary of this Organization. Next year will be the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. In this context, we offer our special congratulations to the Chairma…
I have the honour of speaking on behalf to the European Union.
The current Bosnian Serb policy of rejection and obstruction — and the understandable frustration it causes — must not be allowed to cause the situation to deteriorate further. It is not part of the European Union’s plan to see the unsa…
Allow me to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the exalted office of President of the Security Council. The high degree of diplomatic ability for which you are known guarantees that the Council’s proceedings will be smooth.
I should also like to express our appreciation for th…
I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the European Union.
It is the common objective of the States members of the European Union to achieve the strongest possible pressure to end the war and tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina through a political settlement. Our debate today on the situation in…
We appreciate the presentation of the report of the Security Council to the General Assembly. The report is very extensive and its compilation was extremely work-intensive, reflecting the vast agenda the Security Council had to deal with during the past 12 months, without, however, providing us with…
