S/1995/979 SC
Draft Resolution
50
Session
| Draft symbol | S/1995/979 |
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| Sponsors (10) | |
| P5 Positions |
Russia
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United States
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United Kingdom
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China
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France
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Argentina
Germany
Honduras
Rwanda
Czechia
Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.3596
Speeches following this vote (3)
Mr. Gnehm
The adoption of this resolution is an important step, one that can build confidence between Croatians and Serbs. It is the first time in this bloody war that land has been returned by negotiation rather than by bloodshed. The Agreement envisions a partnership, reflecting the rights of all ethnic groups while recognizing Croatian sovereignty.
As the Security Council knows, the Agreement signed be…
Mr. Ferrarin
Italy is one of the sponsors of the resolution just adopted by the Security Council welcoming the Basic Agreement recently signed in Croatia between the Croatian Government and the local Serb representatives.
This Agreement comes at a moment of serious tension in and around Eastern Slavonia. The political solution achieved, particularly the agreement on the establishment of a transitional admini…
The President
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Oman.
It is nearly four years since the war erupted in the former Yugoslavia and only recently have we witnessed signs of peace in that region. Today, the Security Council is meeting in order to reaffirm its commitment to the search for an overall negotiated settlement of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia, a settlement that…
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The Security Council,
Recalling all its earlier relevant resolutions,
Reaffirming its commitment to the search for an overall negotiated settlement of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, ensuring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all the States there within their internationally recognized borders, and stressing the importance it attaches to the mutual recognition thereof,
Reaffirming once again its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia and emphasizing in this regard that the territories of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium, known as Sector East, are integral parts of the Republic of Croatia,
Affirming the importance it attaches to full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of all in those territories,
Commending the continuing efforts of the representatives of the United Nations, the European Union, the Russian Federation and the United States of America to facilitate a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Republic of Croatia,
1. Welcomes the Basic Agreement on the Region of Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium (S/1995/951, annex), signed on 12 November 1995 between the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb representatives in the presence of the United Nations mediator and the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia;
2. Recognizes the request to it contained in the Basic Agreement to establish a Transitional Administration and authorize an appropriate international force, stands ready to consider the above request expeditiously in order to facilitate the implementation of the Agreement, and invites the
Secretary-General to maintain the closest possible contact with all those concerned in order to assist with its work on the matter;
3. Stresses the need for the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the local Serb party to cooperate fully on the basis of the Agreement and refrain from any military activity or any measure that might hinder the implementation of the transitional arrangements set out in it, and reminds them of their obligation to cooperate fully with UNCRO and to ensure its safety and freedom of movement;
4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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