Statement / by the President of the Security Council

Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 4122nd meeting, 29 Mar. 2000, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in Guinea-Bissau"]

Pays tribute to the people of Guinea-Bissau for the success of the transitional process which has led to the organization of free, fair and transparent elections; welcomes the swearing in of President Kumba Yala on 17 Feb. 2000 and the return to constitutional and democratic order in Guinea-Bissau; encourages all concerned in Guinea-Bissau to work together closely in a spirit of tolerance to strengthen democratic values, to protect the rule of law, to depoliticize the army and to safeguard human rights; expresses its support for the newly elected Government of Guinea-Bissau and encourages the new authorities to develop and to implement programmes devised to consolidate peace and national reconciliation.

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Statement made on behalf of the Security Council at the 4122nd meeting, 29 Mar. 2000.