For the last few years, the situation in Burundi has remained a priority on the agenda of this Council. Despite the continued attention and efforts of the international community, however, there have been no signs of alleviation in the plight of the Burundian people. Rather to our despair, the event…
More than seven months have passed since the Security Council first acted upon the issue at hand by adopting resolution 1044 (1996), calling upon the Government of Sudan, inter alia, to comply with the requests of the Organization of African Unity to extradite the three suspects wanted in connection…
Land-mines pose a global challenge to the international community, less because of their explosive power than because of the indiscriminate and inhumane manner in which they have been used. Brutal anti-personnel mines have been deployed with appalling frequency against civilians, maiming or killing …
I congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. I pledge the full support and close cooperation of my delegation as you carry out your important responsibilities. I also pay warm tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Elaraby of Egypt, fo…
Allow me first to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the outstanding leadership and efficiency with which you have directed the work of the Council during the month of June.
My delegation would like to pay tribute to the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, Mr. ter Horst, and the Friends…
At the outset, my delegation wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for his detailed and objective report on the developments in Tajikistan, which also contains a timely recommendation for the Council’s future course of action.
It is with great concern and dismay that my…
My delegation would like to begin by paying a tribute to Ambassador Qin Huasun of China and his delegation, who steered the Council so skilfully and smoothly in the presidency during the month of April. My delegation also takes this opportunity to assure Ambassador Elaraby of Egypt, whose eminent le…
The United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) represents the
Since its deployment in 1992, UNPREDEP has been largely successful. It has effectively discharged its primary task of monitoring, and reporting on the situation along, the borders of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia w…
My delegation wishes to join others in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am convinced that under your leadership the work of the Security Council will be most productive. You have our full confidence and support in carrying out th…
My Government is on record as to the clarity of its position with respect to international terrorism. We view international terrorism as a major threat to international peace and security in today’s world. We remain committed to its eradication from the face of the globe through concerted internatio…
Five months ago, during the initial discussion of the agenda item at hand, this Hall reverberated with strong voices of support and encouragement for the Middle East peace process. Although the loss of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin dealt a tragic blow to the peace process, it was consistently stresse…
As my delegation has already stated, in the formal meeting of the Security Council on Monday, we are gravely concerned at the continuing hostilities and the further deterioration of the
Given the gravity and urgency of the situation and its possible negative impact on the overall Middle East peace …
Like all the other members of the Council, the Republic of Korea has consistently supported the Middle East peace process, which began with the 1991 Peace Conference on the Middle East in Madrid, on the basis of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). We have always held the view that the progress ac…
The graphic scene of the destruction of the white ambulance, which reportedly killed two women and four children the other day in southern Lebanon, is a shattering reminder of a tragedy
The fact that the Council must meet twice in a single day on the question of the Middle East is a distressful ref…
At the outset, Sir, let me congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of April. We look forward to benefiting from your vast experience and wisdom as you direct the affairs of the Council during your tenure. I should also like to pay tribute to last month’s Pr…
I would like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for facilitating the emerging practice of the Security Council to conduct open debates on important issues before it. The sheer number of countries which have decided to participate in today’s debate is testimony to the usefulness of open debate.…
My delegation pays tribute to the men and women of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) for the dedication with which they have successfully completed their mission under trying conditions. We also express our
As the mandate of UNAMIR finally draws to a close, we are pleased to…
Let me begin by extending to you, Sir, my delegation’s congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. We are confident that your outstanding capabilities, experience and wisdom will guide the deliberations of the Council to a productive outcome. …
With the change of guard taking place in several hours, let me add the voice of my delegation to that of the Ambassador of Botswana in praising the outstanding achievements under your leadership, Madam President, in the month of February, which you characterized as the “longest shortest month” of th…
I wish to express my appreciation to the Caucus of the Non-Aligned Movement for the initiative it has taken and the excellent job it has
The Republic of Korea condemns international terrorism in all its forms. We condemn in particular State- sponsored acts of terrorism against a Head of State as a …
