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937 (1994) SC

49
Session
Draft symbol S/1994/818
Adopted symbol 937 (1994)
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Russia United States United Kingdom China France
UN Document 937 (1994) ↗

Vote Recorded VoteS/PV.3407 July 21, 1994

✓ Yes (14)
Speeches following this vote (13) may include explanations of vote
Mr. Ladsous (France)
My delegation is particularly satisfied that our Council today was able to adopt resolution 937 (1994), which strengthens the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) and expands its mandate. This resolution, which for the first time establishes cooperation between the United Nations and a regional stabilization operation in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), is of great imp…
Mr. Ricardes (Argentina)
Argentina supports the measures recommended by the Secretary-General to modify the mandate and increase the number of staff serving on the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG). The situation existing since the signing of the Cease-fire and Separation of Forces Agreement on 14 May makes this measure advisable. According to the approved mandate, United Nations observers will play a …
Mr. Vorontsov (Russian Federation)
The Russian delegation believes that the resolution we have just adopted is an authoritative and balanced document. There is no doubt that it will play an important role in the multilevel efforts to promote a settlement to the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict. Obviously, an important aspect of the resolution is the clearly expressed positive attitude of the Security Council to the Commonwealth of Indepe…
Mr. Keating (New Zealand)
New Zealand has supported this resolution, but not without some reservations. We voted in favour of it because the resolution ensures an expanded United Nations presence in Georgia. We believe that a United Nations presence is essential for the effective monitoring and verification of the Cease-fire Agreement, and we are pleased that the resolution expands both the mandate and the numbers of the …
Mr. Sardenberg (Brazil)
As this is the first time my delegation has spoken in a formal meeting this month, I wish to extend our congratulations to you, Sir, upon your assumption of the presidency. Your professional and personal qualities are very well known to all of us, and are a warranty that the proceedings of the Council this month will be conducted in a most efficient and congenial atmosphere. A word of gratitude …
The President
I thank the representative of Brazil for the kind words he addressed to my predecessor and myself.
Mr. Rovensky (Czechia)
The draft resolution on Abkhazia, Georgia, which has just been adopted by the Security Council is, in the view of my delegation, one of the most important documents adopted by the Council in recent weeks. The importance of this resolution lies in The safe, early and voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons is a very difficult but crucial task. We hope that the period needed to process …
Mr. Gomersall (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
As a member of the group of Friends of the Secretary-General for Georgia, In many ways the resolution and the arrangements set out in it break new ground. This approach comes against the background of increasing demands on United Nations peace-keeping capabilities, demands that threaten to outstrip supply. It represents a response to a situation of grave concern to us all, but in which the condi…
Mr. Yáñez-Barnuevo (Spain)
With the adoption of resolution 937 (1994), the Security Council is breaking new ground in dealing with the conflict in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia, and in the methods of carrying out peace-keeping operations. In accordance with a request by the parties and the Secretary- General’s recommendation, observers belonging to the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG), whose strength the…
Mr. Al-Khussaiby (Oman)
At the outset, allow me to express to you, Sir, and to your friendly country our sincere congratulations on your assumption of the high-level position of President of the Security Council. We are confident that through your well-known diplomatic skills and competence you will steer the work of this Council in an exemplary manner. With regard to the situation in Abkhazia, Republic of Georgia, my …
The President
I thank the representative of Oman for his statement and for his kind words addressed to me.
Mr. Ayewah (Nigeria)
Permit me to convey to you, Sir, the compliments of the Nigerian delegation as you preside over the affairs of the Council during the month of July. You have already displayed your wealth of experience and enormous diplomatic skill in handling some of the delicate issues that have engaged the Council’s attention. By the same token, my delegation would like to express its thanks to your predecesso…
The President
I thank the representative of Nigeria for the kind words he addressed to my predecessor and to me. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Pakistan. My delegation voted in favour of the resolution just adopted by the Security Council on the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, primarily because it extends and My delegation appreciates the efforts of the member States of…
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