Statement / by the President of the Security Council
2000
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SymbolS/PRST/2000/2
TitleStatement / by the President of the Security Council
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Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 4092nd meeting (Resumption 2), 26 Jan. 2000, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo"]
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Summary
Expresses its appreciation to the Heads of State and other Government representatives who participated in its meeting concerning the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 24 Jan. 2000; expects that the progress made at the Maputo Summit of 16 Jan. 2000 and the Harare meeting of the Political Committee of 18 Jan. 2000 will continue at the next Political Committee Meeting and Summit of the Signatories of the Agreement; urges all parties to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement to build on the momentum of these meetings to create the climate necessary for the full implementation of the Agreement; reaffirms the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and reiterates its call for the immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of all foreign forces; welcomes the report of the Secretary-General (S/2000/30) and expresses its determination to support his recommendation to expand the mandate of MONUC; welcomes the arrival of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, expresses its support for his efforts, and urges all parties to assist and cooperate with him; calls on all signatories of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement to provide assurances of safety, security and freedom of movement of UN and associated personnel; strongly supports the designation of the former President of Botswana, Sir Ketumile Masire, as the Facilitator of the National Dialogue and calls on Member States to provide full financial and other support to his efforts; expresses serious concern over the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and urges Member States and donor organizations to make available the necessary funds to carry on urgent humanitarian operations.
Action note2000-01-26
Meeting record
S/PV.4092
Agenda information
S/55 [102] DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SITUATION
Date[New York] : UN, 26 Jan. 2000
Description
3 p.
Notes
Statement made on behalf of the Security Council at the 4092nd meeting, 26 Jan. 2000.