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På 78. ministermøde om det politiske samarbejde, der blev afholdt i Luxemburg den 18. juni4), fremsatte de Tolv's udenrigsministre en erklæring, hvori de udtrykte deres bekymring over den forøgede magtanvendelse i Bukarest, og de mindede om deres vilje til at støtte de lande, der tager forpligtende skridt til at indføre et pluralistisk demokrati baseret på retsstatsprincippet og respekten for menneskerettighederne. Den 5. juli5) erklærede Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater sig dybt bekymrede over menneskerettighedssituation i Albanien og de opfordrede de albanske myndigheder til at vedtage de reformer, der var nødvendige til at indlede en demokratisering.
78th ministerial meeting on political cooperation matters in Luxembourg on 18 June, the Foreign Ministers of the Twelve issued a statement expressing their concern at the violence in Bucharest and recalled their willingness to support those countries which were working towards pluralist democracy based on the rule of law and respect for human rights.3 On 5 July the Community and its Member States expressed deep concern about the human rights situation in Albania and called upon the Albanian authorities to adopt the reforms necessary to bring about the process of democratization.4
Den 22. november vedtog Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater sammen med henholdsvis USA og Canada fælles erklæringer, hvori paternes fælles vilje til at styrke og udvide de transatlantiske forbindelser bekræftes6).
On 22 and 23 November the Community and its Member States published comprehensive joint declarations with Canada and the USA, aimed at strengthening and expanding the transatlantic relationship.5
Begivenhederne i Mellemøsten blev domineret af Iraks invasion og følgende anneksion af Kuwait i begyndelsen af august.
Events in the Middle East were dominated by Iraq's invasion and subsequent annexation of Kuwait in early August.
Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater nævnte imidlertid ligeledes situationen i Israel, i de besatte områder og i Libanon, der også gav dem anledning til dyb bekymring.
However, the Community and its Member States also remained deeply concerned about the situation in Israel and the Occupied Territories and in Lebanon.
I en erklæring om Libanon af 5. februar7) beklagede De Tolv de kampe, der var blevet udløst i de kristne områder, og de appelerede til de stridende parter om at standse fjendtlighederne.
On 5 February the Twelve issued a statement on Lebanon deploring the latest fighting in the Christian areas, and calling on the protagonists to cease hostilities.6 The
De gentog, at de var rede til at yde humanitær bistand til Libanons folk og mindede om betydningen af Taef-aftalerne.
Twelve affirmed their willingness to offer humanitarian aid to the people of Lebanon and reaffirmed the importance of the Ta'if agreement.
Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater udtrykte den 5. september8) deres glæde over det libanesiske parlaments ratificering af disse aftaler, men beklagede dog de fortsatte kampe i det sydlige Libanon og på Bekaa sletten.
On 5 September the Community and its Member States welcomed the Lebanese Parliament's ratification of the Ta'if accord.7 The statement also deplored the continuing violence in the south of Lebanon and the Beqaa valley.
I en generel erklæring om Mellemøsten, der blev vedtaget på Det Europæiske Råds møde i Rom i oktober"), udtrykte Fælles skabet og medlemsstaterne deres dybe foruroligelse over den fortsatte vold i Libanon og den totale mangel på fremskridt i forsøgene på at finde en fredelig løsning på den israelsk-arabiske konflikt. I den samme erklæring udtrykte de ligeledes glæde
In a general declaration on the Middle East made by the European Council in Rome on 28 October, the Community and its Member States expressed concern at the continuing violence in Lebanon, and at the lack of progress in the search for a peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict.8 The statement also welcomed the normalization of the Community's relations with Iran.2 At its Rome meeting in Decem ber the European Council expressed its satisfaction at the implementation of the security plan in greater Beirut following the withdrawal of all militias from the Lebanese capital.2
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I en anden arklæring af 2. juni8) gentog De Tolv, at en hurtig og fredelig løsning af problemerne i regionen var nødvendig som led i en konference under De Forenede Nationers auspicier og med PLO's deltagelse. De gentog deres vilje til at bidrage til de besatte områders økonomiske og sociale udvikling.
In a further declaration on 2 June the Twelve reiterated the need for a rapid, peaceful settlement of the region's problems, through a peace conference under UN auspices, with the participation of the PLO.6 They also restated their desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the Occupied Territories.
Den 26. juni9) erindrede Det Europæiske Råd i Dublin om sin uændrede holdning til den arabiskisraelske konflikt og om sin beslutning om at støtte ethvert initiativ til dialog. Det så med tilfredshed på den forpligtelse, som kom til udtryk i skrivelsen fra Israels premierminister til formanden for Det Europæiske Råd, til at fortsætte fredsprocessen, men udtrykte frygt for, at et kompromis om det territoriale spørgsmål blev vanskeliggjort af politikken til oprettelse af jødiske kolonier i de besatte områder.
On 26 June the Dublin European Council recalled its long-stated position on the Arab-Israeli conflict and its determination to encourage all efforts towards a dialogue.7 It welcomed the commitment to pursue the peace process expressed in a letter from the Prime Minister of Israel to the President of the European Council, but voiced its fear that a territorial compromise could be made more difficult by the policy of Jewish settlement in the Occupied Territories.
Det mindede ligeledes om den pligt, som alle parter havde, til at efterkomme Geneve-konventionen og om De Forenede Nationers vigtige rolle ved en bilæggelse af striden.
The European Council also recalled the obligation on all parties to conform to the Geneva Convention and the importance of the role of the United Nations in the settlement of the dispute.
Den 9. oktober10) offentliggjorde Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater en erklæring, hvori de beklager de israelske styrkers overdervne voldsanvendelse ved bekæmpelsen af de palæstinensiske demonstrationer i Jerusalem.
On 9 October the Community and its Member States issued a statement deploring the excessive use of force by the Israelis in repressing Palestinian demonstrations in Jerusalem.8On 15 December the Rome
Det Europæiske Råd vedtog den 15. december i Rom1) en ny erklæring
European Council adopted a further statement on the Middle East, in which the Community and its Member States called on Israel to cooperate with the United Nations and comply with Security Council Resolutions 672 and 673.9
") Fjortende Almindelige Beretning, nr. 707 7) Treogtyvende Almindelige Beretning, nr. 817.
Fourteenth General Report, point 707.
De Tolv gentog ved denne lejlighed deres støtte til en universel og verdensomspændende konvention om forbud mod anvendelse af kemiske våben.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS reaffirmed their support for a global, comprehensive convention banning chemical weapons.
Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater vedtog en række erklæringer efter Iraks invasion af Kuwait, hvori Iraks handling skarpt fordømmes og den stigende uro kommer til udtryk, som den vanskelige situation for diplomater og borgere fra fællesskabslandene og vestlige lande, tilbageholdt i Kuwait og Irak, gav anledning til.
The Community and its Member States adopted a number of declarations follow ing the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, unreservedly condemning the Iraqi action and express ing increasing concern over the plight of Community and other Western diplomats and citizens trapped in Kuwait and Iraq.
I samme erklæring udtrykte de deres alvorlige bekymring over udlændinges situation i Irak og Kuwait.
On 2 August the Community and its Member States expressed their condemnation of the invasion and demanded the withdrawal of Iraqi forces. '
De Tolv meddelte ligeledes, at de fortsat ville samordne deres bestræbelser for at sikre Fællesskabets borgeres sikker hed, og at de ville holde snæver kontakt med de arabiske regeringer for at søge at begrænse spændingerne og genskabe international ret. Den 21. august6) offentlig gjordes en ny erklæring, hvori Iraks beslutning om at tilbageholde udenlandske borgere mod deres vilje blev fordømt.
On 4 August they confirmed their full support for the UN Security Council resolutions.2A further declaration of 10 August rejected the annexation of Kuwait as contrary to international law and therefore null and void.3In the same statement they expressed grave concern for the situation of foreigners in Iraq and Kuwait and indicated that they would continue to coordinate their efforts aimed at guaranteeing the safety of Community citizens and would maintain close contact with Arab governments to try and reduce tensions and restore international legality.
De Tolv udtrykte deres harme over den afskyvækkende beslutning om at samle udlændinge i nærheden af militærbaser og over den foragt, som Irak dermed viser for grundlæggende humanitære principper.
On 21 August another declaration was made condemning the Iraqi decision to detain foreigners against their will.4 It expressed indignation at the heinous action and contempt for basic humanitarian principles shown by Iraq in grouping foreigners near military bases.
De mindede desuden om, at myndighederne i Irak fuldt ud må bære ansvaret for de udenlandske borgeres sikkerhed.
They further reiterated that the Iraqi Government was fully responsible for the safety of foreign citizens.
Fællesskabet beklagede den 7. september7) i en erklæring, hvori de foranstaltninger, som Irak har truffet mod udenlandske borgere og mod ambassaderne i Kuwait, igen fordømmes, Iraks afvisning af at rette sig efter Sikkerhedsrådets resolution 664, der kræver, at de irakiske myndigheder letter
On 7 September a statement was made which, in addition to reaffirming the Community's condemnation of the measures taken by Iraq against foreign citizens and against embassies in Kuwait, deplored Iraq's non-compliance with Security Council Resolution 664 (requiring the Iraqi authorities to facilitate departure by foreigners).5The statement urged the early resumption of discussions between the Iraqi authorities and the International Committee of the Red Cross to protect and assist foreign citizens held in Iraq and Kuwait.
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) bekræftede Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater desuden igen, at de var besluttet på at befæste og udbygge de traditionelle venskabsbånd, der forbinder dem med den arabiske verden, og de understregede, at de fortsat støttede en videreførelse af den euro-arabiske dialog. De tilkendegav, at Iraks aggression mod Kuwait var en yderligere uret mod de arabiske befolkninger, der forsinkede mulighederne for at nå en løsning på områdets øvrige problemer.
345 inforce the historic ties of friendship which bind them to the Arab world and indicated that they remained committed to the Euro-Arab Dialogue.1 They indicated that it was a further injustice to the Arab people that Iraq's aggression against Kuwait had delayed the search for a solution to other problems of the region.
Den 26. september8) noterede Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater sig i en erklæring vedtaget i fællesskab med USSR den udbredte enighed mellem medlem merne af De Forenede Nationers Sikkerhedsråd og i det internationale samfund om en fordømmelse af invasionen af Kuwait.
On 26 September the Community and its Member States made a joint statement with the USSR on the Gulf crisis.4 They noted the high degree of consensus that existed between all members of the UN Security Council and in the international community in condemning the invasion of Kuwait.
De understregede nødvendigheden af at opretholde denne enighed for at tilvejebringe en politisk løsning.
They stressed the need to maintain that consensus for a political solution to be found.
De to parter tilkendegav ligeledes deres ønske om en retfærdig, samlet og varig fred i Mellemøsten.
The two parties also indicated their commitment to a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East.
I et fælleskommuniké offentliggjort den 27. september9) gentog Fællesskabet
A joint communiqué of the Community and its Member States and the Gulf Cooperation Council and its Member States on 27 September reiterated their strong condemnation of the invasion of Kuwait and their categorical rejection of the purported annexation.5 The two parties reaffirmed their total support for full implementation of all the UN Security Council resolutions on the Gulf crisis.
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I erklæringen gentoges ligeledes Fællesskabets vilje til uden vaklen at overholde embargoen mod Irak.
V-l between their governments and Iraq. '
En ny erklæring om Golfkrisen blev vedtaget af Det Europæiske Råd på mødet i Rom i december4).
A further statement on the Gulf crisis was adopted by the Rome European Council in December.2
I en erklæring af 26. juni5) udtrykte Det Europæiske Råd over for Irans regering og folk sin dybtfølte sorg som følge af de frygtelige tab af menneskeliv efter jordskælvet den 21. juni i Irans nordøstlige del. Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater underrettede Iran om, at de var rede til at yde ofrene omfattende bistand.
In a declaration adopted on 26 June the European Council expressed its profound sympathy to the government and people of Iran following the terrible loss of human life in the earthquake of 21 June in the northeast of the country.3 The Community and its Member States indicated their readiness to extend all possible assistance to the victims.
Det Europæiske Råd bekræftede den 26. juni6) sin tidligere erklæring til støtte for Cyperns enhed, uafhængighed, suverænitet og territoriale integritet, i overens­stemmelse med De Forenede Nationers resolutioner herom. Rådet understregede, at denne strid har betydning for forbindelserne mellem Fællesskabet og Tyrkiet, og det påpegede, at det var nødvendigt at fjerne hindringerne for at videreføre dialogen mellem parterne.
On 26 June the European Council reaffirmed its previous declaration in favour of the unity, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations.4 Recalling that this dispute affected relations between the Community and Turkey, it emphasized the necessity of eliminating obstacles to the pursuit of the intercommunity dialogue.
Fællesskabets og dets medlemsstater udtrykte deres bekymring over begiven­hederne i Afrika og især over sitautionen i Liberia, Senegal, Mauritanien, Det Afrikanske Horn, Nigeria og Angola.
The Community and its Member States expressed their concern at events in Africa, in particular the situations in Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, the Horn of Africa, Nigeria and Angola.
Det fandt dog, at der var opmuntrende tegn i Mozambique, Namibia og Sydafrika.
There were welcome developments, however, in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa.
De Tolv fordømte i en erklæring af 23. januar ') angrebene mod handelsskibe i Det Afrikanske Horn.
On 23 January the Twelve issued a statement condemning attacks on merchant vessels in the Horn of Africa region.5 This was followed on 20 February by a statement expressing disappointment at the lack of results in the different mediation efforts and outlining the Twelve's concern at the situations in Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan.6 On
Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater udtrykte imidlertid den 2. august5) beklagelse over, at et skib, der transporterede levnesmidler til Massawa-havnen, fik nægtet losningstilladelse. I en anden erklæring, der blev offentliggjort den 14. september6), udtrykte de deres fortørnelse over borgerkrigens fortsættelse og skuffelse over de afbrudte forhandlinger mellem landets regering, Folkefronten til Erithreas Befrielse (FPLE) og FPLT.
However, on 2 August the Community and its Member States expressed regret that a ship carrying relief aid to the port of Massawa was refused permission to dock.9On 14 September a further statement was issued indicating alarm at the continuation of the civil war and expressing regret at the interruption of the negotiations between the Government, the Eritrean People's Liber-
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EC 6-1990, point 1.41. Bull.
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Den 13. juli1) tog de den opmuntrende politiske udvikling i Angola og Mozambique til efterretning, og den 9. august2) hilste Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater erklæringen fra præsident Chissano om indførelsen af et flerpartisystem i Mozambique velkommen.
On 13 July the Community and its Member States noted the encouraging political developments in Angola and Mozambique,7and on 9 August they welcomed the statement made by President Chissano on the introduction of a multiparty system in Mozambique.8 A further statement was made on
De offentliggjorde den 13. september3) en anden erklæring, hvori de glædede sig over fremskidtene i fredsforhandlingerne i Angola og Mozambique, og udtrykte ønske om, at de vil føre til hurtig etablering af en våbenstilstand i disse lande.
13 September welcoming the progress achieved in the peace negotiations under way in Angola and Mozambique and expressing the hope that this would lead to an early ceasefire in those countries.9
Den 26. april4) offentliggjorde De Tolv en erklæring, hvori de meddelte, at de den 14. april over for de liberianske myndigheder havde givet udtryk for deres dybtfølte foruroligelse over den vedvarende tragiske situation i Nimba-distriket, fordømte magtanvendelsen i landet og appellerede til den liberianske regering om at føre en genforsoningspolitik. Den 25. juli5
On 26 April the Twelve announced that they had, on 14 April, made clear to the Liberian authorities their deep concern at the continued tragic situation in Nimba county.10 The Twelve condemned the violence in Liberia and called upon the Liberian
) gav Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater endnu en gang udtryk for deres dybtfølte bekymring over begivenhederne i Liberia, og de gentog deres appel om våbenstilstand og respekt for de humanitære principper.
They reiterated their call for a ceasefire and respect for humanitarian principles.
Den 1. august8) tilkendegav Fællesskabet og dets medlems stater, at selv om de tog afstand fra forsøget på statskup i Nigeria den 22. april, beklagede de, at nedkæmpelsen af dette statskupforsøg havde ført til massehenrettelser, som myndighederne i landet havde meddelt det den 27. juli.
The Twelve issued a statement on 20 April expressing concern at the continuing dispute between Senegal and Mauritania and calling on the two sides to negotiate.12On 1 August the Community and its Member States stated that although they had no sympathy with the coup attempt in Nigeria on 22 April they regretted that this had led
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Efter Nelson Mandelas frigivelse offentliggjorde De Tolv den 13. februar *) en erklæring, hvori de udtrykte deres store glæde over denne begivenhed og lykønskede Sydafrikas regering i anledning af dette meget vigtige bidrag til skabelsen af et klima til fremme af forhandlinger med den sorte befolkningsgruppe.
On 19 October they expressed their concern at developments in Rwanda and hoped that joint consultations among all the parties concerned would take place without delay.2 On 20 February the Twelve issued a statement welcoming the adoption of the new Namibian Constitution by the constituent assembly.3This was followed on 21 March by a message to the President of Namibia welcoming Namibian independence.4
Det Europæiske Råd udtrykte i en erklæring af 26. juni6) tilfredshed med de grundlæggende ændringer i Sydafrika siden Strasbourg-mødet7). Det glædede sig oprigtigt over Namibias uafhængighed, Nelson Mandelas og andre politiske fangers frigivelse samt over præsident De Klerks og hr. Mandelas positive tiltag.
In a declaration adopted on 26 June11 the European Council welcomed the important changes which had taken place in southern Africa since its meeting in Strasbourg.12It warmly welcomed the independence of Namibia, the release of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners and the positive roles of President de Klerk and Mr Mandela.
Det bekræftede, at Fællesskabets og dets medlemsstaters mål var en fuldstændig af skaffelse af apartheid og en rolig og fredelig udvikling af Sydafrika til en ikkeracistisk og demokratisk stat.
It restated that the objective of the Community and its Member States was the complete dismantling of apartheid and the rapid, peaceful transition of South Africa to a non-racial democratic State.
Det Europæiske Råd var fuldt på det rene med, at Sydafrikas fremtidige velstand afhang af adgangen til økonomiske ressourcer.
At the same time, the European Council fully recognized that the future prosperity of South Africa required access to economic resources.
Derfor foreslog Fællesskabet under hensyn til de for nylig indtrådte begivenheder, at programmet af positive foranstaltninger til afbødning af virkningerne af apart heid intensiveredes8).
In the light of recent events, the Community therefore proposed an increase in its positive measures
7) Treogtyvende Almindelige Beretning, nr. 921. ")
Twenty-third General Report, point 921
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over den fortsatte konflikt i Cambodja og de hilste fremskridtene opnået af de fem faste medlemmer af Sikkerhedsrådet vedrørende dette land velkommen. Den 18. september6) udtrykte Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater deres tilfredshed med de fem faste medlemmers bestræbelser på at nå frem til den samlede politiske ordning, der blev aftalt den 27. og 28. august.
On 18 January and 20 February the Twelve issued statements noting with concern the continuing conflict in Cambodia and welcoming the progress made on Cambodia by the five permanent members of the Security Council.7 On 18 September the Com munity and its Member States welcomed the efforts of the permanent members towards a comprehensive political settlement as agreed on 27 and 28 August.8
Den 12. april7) udtrykte De Tolv deres store tilfredshed med den beslutning, som kongen af Nepal havde truffet om at hæve forbuddet mod politiske partier og at påbegynde demokratiske reformer. Stadig den 12. april8) tilkendegav De Tolv, idet de mindede om deres venskabelige forbindelser med både Indien og Pakistan, deres foruroligelse over den spændte situation mellem disse lande.
On 12 April the Twelve warmly welcomed the decision of the King of Nepal to remove the ban on political parties and to begin democratic reform.9 On the same date the Twelve, recalling their good relations with both India and Pakistan, expressed their concern at the tension between these two countries.10 They called on both parties to display restraint and moderation.
De appellerede til begge parter om at vise tilbageholdenhed og moderation, den 23. oktober9) opfordrede Fællesskabet og dets medlemsstater Sri Lankas regering til at overholde menneskerettighederne og anvende mindst mulig magt til at genskabe fred og opretholde orden i landet.
On 23 October the Community and its Member States urged the Government of Sri Lanka to respect human rights and use only the minimum necessary force to restore peace and maintain order in the country.
Den 9. marts10) intervenerede De Tolv over for den indonesiske regering med en opfordring til den om at udvise barmhjertighed over for fanger dømt til døden for deres deltagelse i statskuppet i 1965. De offentlig gjorde ligeledes den 5. oktober11) en erklæring, hvori de gentog deres støtte til demokratiseringsprocessen på Filippinerne.
On 9 March the Twelve announced a démarche to the Indonesian Government appealing for clemency