Fifty years ago, the United Nations committed a handful of military observers to the cause of peace in what would become the first United Nations peacekeeping operation. In the spring of 1948, after two world wars and centuries of conflict, the world saw soldiers used in the service of peace. Togeth…
Over the past several years a quiet revolution, as Secretary-General Annan has noted, has been taking place here at the United
The Secretary-General’s strong and impressive leadership for reform is building confidence, both within the Secretariat and among Member States. A strong, institution-wide …
The Libyan representative made several gratuitous references to my country that sadly reflect the hostility and isolation from which Libya still looks out at the world. Such comments do not warrant specific response. Instead, on behalf of the United States, I would like to exercise my right of reply…
We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations. The report provides an excellent summary of some of the most critical problems faced by the multilateral community today. We would also like to thank t…
May I also welcome you with us here today, Madam President.
My Government strongly supports this important resolution on Kosovo. It underscores our growing concern that Belgrade’s repressive actions have created a potentially catastrophic humanitarian situation as winter approaches. It increases pr…
With the expected adoption of this draft resolution, the Security Council will take an important step towards obtaining a measure of justice for the victims of the Pan Am flight 103 bombing and their families.
The arrangements endorsed in this draft resolution will assure a fair trial for the two L…
The peace process in Angola is at a critical stage. The deteriorating political and security situation in Angola calls for creative and constructive measures to bring about lasting peace. The United States welcomed the Secretary-General's decision to send a Special Envoy to Angola, and we are encour…
On this sorrowful occasion, the United States is honoured to join with the Governments of Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania in introducing this resolution on the tragic and indiscriminate terrorist bombings at the American embassies in Nairobi and Dar-es-Salaam. President Clinton and Secreta…
Today the Security Council is extending the authorization for the multinational Stabilization Force (SFOR) and the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH), including the International Police Task Force (IPTF). In so doing, the Council once again reaffirms the interna…
The United States is proud to cast its vote today in favour of this draft resolution to expand the 986 humanitarian programme in Iraq. It is, quite simply, the largest United-Nations- sanctioned humanitarian programme in the history of the Organization. As such, it is a concrete demonstration that t…
The co- sponsors of the peace process are working tirelessly to inject renewed momentum into the peace process. Palestinians and Israelis are negotiating the next important steps in their mutual search for peace. To reinvigorate the possibility of a helpful United Nations role in the peace process, …
Over the last three years the Government and people of Haiti have made progress in building an inclusive and representative democracy. Institutions such as the Haitian Parliament and municipal governments have developed into independent bodies. Political violence no longer threatens Haitians in thei…
The United States Government wishes to thank President Antonio Cassese of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia for his address before this body today. President Cassese’s stewardship of the Yugoslav Tribunal during its first four years of existence has been commendable. Unde…
Today the United States will express its commitment to the peace process in Angola by voting to approve an extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA). The leadership of the Secretary- General’s Special Representative and the commitment of MONUA personnel and tr…
The United States objects to the remarks of the Foreign Minister of Iraq. For Iraq to rejoin the family of responsible nations, the path is clear. Iraq must comply with all relevant Security Council resolutions. Iraq must abandon efforts to develop weapons of mass destruction. Iraq must cease effort…
On behalf of the United States, I would like to exercise my right of reply to the Libyan representative s intervention to the General Assembly earlier today.
The Libyan representative made numerous references to my country, many of which were gratuitous in nature. Nonetheless, I would like only to …
On behalf of my Government, I would like to join other members of the Council, the United Nations and the international community in expressing appreciation for the role of the multinational protection force, and in particular the leadership of Italy, in Albania during the past several months.
The …
