Continued International Support Called 'Crucial' In Helping Tajikistan Sustain, Build on Achievements of Peace Process
Decides To Meet Again Within 72 Hours To Ensure Compliance, if Hostilities Continue
Despite Successful Completion of Transitional Period, Speakers Warn Country Needs Continued International Support
Normal Working Relationship with Belgrade Key to Many Problems, Says Russian Federation; Others Urge Focus on Big Picture, Not on Imperfections
Late-Night Session, Convened at Request of African Group, Hears Range of Views on Saving Lomé Agreement, Reinforcing Peacekeepers
Presidential Statement Says Failure to Achieve Comprehensive Settlement, Inflicts Continued Humanitarian, Economic Hardships on Region
Progress in the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords was as slow and painful as ever -- but it was working, Wolfgang Petritsch, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, told the Security Council this morning.
In accordance with the principle of alphabetical rotation, the following are the new Chairmen of the United Nations security bodies for May:
Security Council
Wang Yingfan (China) succeeds Robert R. Fowler (Canada) as President of the Security Council.
Military Staff Committee
