Damage to property has been similarly devastating. The recent bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade in which three of their nationals died demonstrated the danger of the continuing of the bombardment which can further escalate the conflict through such accidents. My delegation would like to express our sincere condolences to the Peoples Republic of China and all other nationalities who have suffered casualties as a result of this bombing. Mr. President, Kenya has always advocated a peaceful solution to conflicts. This is the surest way of finding a lasting solution.
Solutions based on the use of force are only likely to worsen the situation.
Mr. President, it is out of this firm belief in the peaceful settlement of disputes that the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, has appealed to all the parties involved in the conflict to re-consider their approach and refrain from the use of force, including the possible deployment of ground troops. The President of the Republic of Kenya issued on the conflict. The human suffering, loss of life and destruction of property are very worrying. It should be clear from the damage done to property and loss of human life that the time has come when peaceful means should be used to try and resolve the problem. Diplomacy and negotiations should be given a chance to address the causes of the crisis.