| Date | 18 November 1998 |
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Agenda item 44
The situation in Central America: procedures for the establishment of a firm and lasting peace and progress in fashioning a region of peace, freedom, democracy and development
Reports of the Secretary-General (A/53/288, A/53/315, A/53/421 and Corr.1)
Draft resolutions (A/53/L.20, A/53/L.22/Rev.2)
Mr. Albin (Mexico)
It is an honour for the delegation of Mexico to introduce the draft resolution contained in document A/53/L.20. In addition to the countries listed, which make up the Group of Friends of the Guatemala peace process, the draft resolution is sponsored by Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The preambular part of the draft resolution refers to the resolution adopted by the Assembly last year and to the various reports submitted by the Secretary-General. It mentions the progress and the efforts of the parties and of Guatemalan society in support of the Peace Agreements, stressing the role played by the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala (MINUGUA) in support of the peace process. It acknowledges the support of the international community and recalls the request of the parties with regard to the duration of the mandate of the Mission.
After taking note of the reports submitted to the Assembly, the operative part of the draft resolution welcomes the progress made in implementing the Peace Agreements, in particular the recently adopted constitutional reforms, and stresses the need to ensure their broad acceptance in the upcoming referendum.
The sponsors are aware of the problems that may arise in organizing the voting process because of the damage caused by hurricane Mitch. However, we are confident that the authorities and society at large will take the measures necessary to carry out that process as soon as possible so as not to affect the scheduled verification timetable.
The draft also underscores the importance of further complying with the commitments set out in the peace agreements, particularly on issues identified as priorities. It calls upon the parties to implement fully the commitments they entered into in the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights and those in the other peace agreements, in particular those contained in the third phase of the Implementation, Compliance and Verification Timetable for the Peace Agreements, and to remain committed to the goals of those agreements, particularly during the 1999 electoral period. The sponsors hope that all the political forces participating in the electoral process will comply with the commitments which stem from the peace agreements.
The draft stresses the importance for the international community to continue its support for the peace process, especially through voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund for Guatemala established by the Secretary-General. This appeal is particularly crucial in the dramatic context which stems from the impact of hurricane Mitch. The sponsors appeal to Member States and all international organizations and institutions to be generous in their contributions.
Finally, the draft resolution proposes that the General Assembly decide to renew the mandate of the Mission from l January to 31 December 1999, requesting the Secretary-General to submit a report with his recommendations with regard to the Mission after 31 December 1999 to the General Assembly at its fifty-fourth session and that he keep the Assembly fully informed of the implementation of the resolution.
Confrontation and uncertainty seem to be the hallmark of the international situation of our time. In contrast, the Guatemalan peace process is working and working well, thereby attesting to the courage and determination of a people yearning for peace, reconciliation and development. The sponsors trust that the General Assembly will appreciate the significance and magnitude of these efforts and will be unanimous in its early adoption of the draft resolution which I have had the honour to introduce.
The President
I call on the representative of Guatemala to introduce draft resolution A/53/L.22/Rev.2.
Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala)
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