Statement [on the Item Entitled "the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations]

S/PRST/1995/48View PDF

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 183 The 50th anniversary of the United Nations, published in 1995.

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Anniversaries International Security Members Peacekeeping Operations Preventive Diplomacy Work Organization

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At the 3583rd meeting of the Security Council, held on 26 September 1995, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations", the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

"The Security Council has met on 26 September 1995, at the level of Foreign Ministers, to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the United Nations and to exchange views on the challenges which the Security Council faces.

"Since its establishment the Security Council has played a crucial role in the maintenance of international peace and security on which development and cooperation among nations are based. The past few years in particular have been ones of momentous change, bringing fresh hope and new challenges. Operations mandated by the Council have assisted in the restoration of peace and stability to countries long-plagued by war. Although such operations have largely been successful, there are areas where success has not been achieved. The Council must continue to spare no effort in working for the maintenance of international peace and security, and build upon its experience of past and existing operations.

"The Security Council recognizes that the challenges facing the international community demand a resolute response, based on the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations. The members of the Security Council consider that the United Nations must be strengthened and revitalized to help meet these challenges. They take note of the conclusions of the Working Group of the General Assembly on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and other Matters Related to the Security Council, inter alia, that the Council should be expanded, and that its working methods should continue to be reviewed, in a way that further strengthens its capacity and effectiveness, enhances its representative character and improves its working efficiency and transparency; and that important differences on key issues continue to exist. The Council also believes that effective use should be made of instruments for preventive action, and the Organization's

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capacity to conduct effective peace-keeping operations should continue to be improved. The Council will continue to attach utmost importance to the safety and security of all who serve under the United Nations flag in the field.

"The members of the Security Council reaffirm their commitment to the collective security system of the Charter. On the solemn occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the United Nations, the Council, along with other United Nations bodies, commemorates what has been achieved so far, but also commits itself once again to the maintenance of international peace and security for which it has primary responsibility, and to working to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war."

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