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“We urge him to continue his efforts aimed at finding a just and peaceful solution to this tragic conflict. As in the past, Afghanistan expresses its full support for the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and non-aligned status of the Republic of Cyprus. We stand side by side with our African brothers in their struggle against imperialism, colonialism, neo colonialism and for independence, social justice and development. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan strongly supports the people of Namibia, which, under the leadership of their sole legitimate representative, SWAPO, are struggling against the apartheid regime's occupation, We reaffirm our solidarity with the heroic peoples of South Africa in their struggle to free themselves from the abhorrent system of apartheid.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“At its thirty-seventh session the General Assembly is expected to bring pressure to bear on the Zionists and their imperialist supporters, particularly United States imperialism, with a view to ensuring full compliance with the repeated calls of the international community. Since the beginning of the unfortunate armed conflict between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the continuation of which will seriously affect not only those two neighbouring Islamic countries but the entire region, we have sincerely hoped that the Governments of Iran and Iraq will desist from actions that may cause the situation to worsen still further and that they will find peaceful ways and means of resolving their disputes. We express our appreciation for the work done by the Secretary-General and his mission in this regard.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We demand the immediate and complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from all occupied Arab territories and restoration of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to establish their national State in Palestine. Afghanistan believes that it is now imperative to start a collective search for an all-embracing, just and realistic settlement in the Middle East within the framework of a specially convened international conference as set out in the Brezhnev six-point plan. We have also noted with interest the relevant outcome of the Twelfth Arab Summit Conference, held at Fez.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It is evident that the aggressor would not be able to behave so brazenly if its partner in strategic co-operation were not the biggest imperialist Power. That is why the United States shares responsibility for the horrendous crimes that have been and are being committed in Lebanon. Israel's designs to win an easy victory by forcing the Palestinians to surrender proved to be miscalculations. The aggressors met with valiant resistance from the Palestinians, the patriotic Lebanese forces and the Syrian armed forces, whose courage has won them admiration. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, as a staunch supporter of the Palestinian and Arab cause, once again expresses its all-round solidarity with our Palestinian brothers in their heroic struggle.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“During the recent Israeli aggression against Lebanon the world was outraged to witness how far Washington's support of Tel Aviv's aggressive plans spreads and how disproportionately great are the ambitions of the Israeli leaders, who are ready to use every means available to achieve their delirious over-ambitious aims regarding the creation of Greater Israel. The hideous Israeli crimes of genocide and massacre of the Palestinian civilians in the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila in west Beirut will forever remain unsurpassed in the history of mankind. But the Israeli aggressors and their American patrons must remember that the popular movement based on the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians cannot be suppressed by brute force. The Palestinian people will never be crushed by an aggressor. Their just cause will eventually triumph.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan also supports the proposals of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for the reunification of Korea in a peaceful and democratic way as a constructive step towards peace and stability in the region. After over three decades of wars and confrontations the situation in the Middle East has acquired still further explosive dimensions due to the aggressive, expansionist and racist nature of the Zionist entity supported by United States imperialism.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“These steps, if accepted, will undoubtedly contribute to a substantial improvement in the political climate in the region in favour of peace, stability and co-operation between the Indo-Chinese countries and the countries members of the Association of South-east Asian Nations. The recent setting up of the so-called Coalition Government is but a scheme of China in collusion with United States imperialism and other reactionary forces to cover up the abominable face of the genocidal Pol Pot clique and to be used as an instrument against the rebirth of the Kampuchean people and for interference in the internal affairs of the People's Republic of Kampuchea, to create tension and to haltthe tendency towards reconciliation and co-operation in the region.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Committee on the Indian Ocean We reaffirm our support for the proposal by the President of the Democratic Republic of Madagascar, Mr. Ratsiraka, for the convening of a summit conference of hinterland and littoral States of the Indian Ocean region, to be held in Antananarivo. In the context of regional security my delegation speaks out in favour of the initiative of the Mongolian People's Republic on the signing of a convention on mutual non-aggression and non-use of force in the Asian and Pacific region. The decision and proposals of the Conference of Foreign Ministers of the three Indo-Chinese countries held in Ho Chi Minh City on 6 and 7 July 1982 constitutes a concrete and realistic programme for the normalization of the situation in that region of South-east Asia.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The right of the nations of that region to peaceful life and their desire to concentrate their efforts on their economic and social development have been jeopardized by the increased military activity of the United States, by its constant blocking of the efforts to convene the Conference on the Indian Ocean. We have invariably supported the desire of the coastal States of the Indian Ocean to turn that region into a zone of peace where all foreign military bases would be dismantled and no one would threaten the security, independence and sovereignty of the States in the region. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan resolutely supports the holding of the Conference in Colombo on 9 May 1983 as proposed by non-aligned countries that are members of the /If?”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We are ready, as far as the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is concerned, to meet them half-way in order to improve conditions in the region and to normalize our relations with them." We express our appreciation to the Secretary- General and his personal representative, Mr. Diego Cordovez, for their efforts to bring the parties concerned closer in order to achieve a negotiated settlement, and assure them of our continued co-operation. The question of strengthening security and easing tension in the Indian Ocean has acquired great urgency in the past few years.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“As was stated by Babrak Karmal at the ninth plenum of the Central Committee of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan: "We have declared many a time and once again proclaim that it is our desire to make our relations with our eastern and western neighbours, that is, Pakistan and Iran, normal and even friendly on the basis of good will and reason through constructive talks. ... the Geneva talks showed that foundations existed for the achievement of agreements acceptable to both sides on all of the issues concerning an all-sided critical solution and that only good will and understanding were needed to solve the existing differences.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“These interventions and incursions constitute the cause of instability and differences in our region which can and must be tackled by peaceful means, through negotiations. Time has demonstrated the validity of our approach to the problem and has clearly shown that our initiatives put forward on 15 May 1980 and 24 August 1981 are flexible and realistic enough to be a sound basis for a comprehensive settlement of the situation and normalization of relations among neighbouring countries. We shall continuously and sincerely pursue our efforts for the resolution of the situation around Afghanistan.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“As a result of the recent call made by Babrak Karmal, large numbers of Afghan nationals who had gone to the neighbouring countries for various reasons have returned to their homes. Had certain quarters not created obstacles, the number of returnees would have been much higher. More and more sectors of the society are how rallying behind their Government and taking an active part in the defence of the revolution and its achievements. The mercenaries and hirelings of imperialism and international reactionary forces are suffering severe blows; most of their hideouts have been wiped out and their arms captured. Needless to say, banditry and terrorism would have long since vanished were they not supported, financed and equipped from external quarters.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It must be firmly condemned, and we believe that the international community will take note of it. We emphatically state to the aforementioned quarters and to all others who still cherish the illusion of turning back the wheels of history in Afghanistan that our heroic nation has determined its destiny once and for all and is resolved to construct an independent, democratic and just system. With or without the obstructionist designs adopted by the enemies of our revolution, the glorious march towards those goals will continue unhindered. As for the present-day situation inside my country, the corrective actions and principled line of the Revolutionary Government have yielded the fruits which were expected. A greater degree of stability and normalcy has made possible the speedy recovery of economic and social activities.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The hypocritical and demagogic approach of the imperialist countries, particularly the United States, the Chinese hegemonists and other reactionary quarters is yet another obstacle to the steady and natural improvement of the situation in the region of South-West Asia. In addition to the previous United States Administration's covert and overt actions, the United States Senate took another provocative decision in recent days on the supply of arms to the bands of terrorists attacking Afghanistan from abroad. This is an of clear and outright interference in the internal affairs of a State Member of the United Nations and is a blatant violation of international law and all norms governing international relations. It is tantamount to instigating terrorism against a small country and exporting terrorism into that country.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We earnestly hope that the thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly will give a strong impetus to the negotiations on the most urgent concrete problems—halting the arms race and achieving real disarmament—and thus help to consolidate international detente. Countries in different parts of the world are raising more and more insistently the question of adopting and carrying out regional measures aimed at creating more harmonious relations among the countries of their regions and promoting stability, which in turn would strengthen international peace and security. In this connection I should like to say that the armed incursions with the use of sophisticated weaponry into the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan still continue unabated, which aggravates the situation around Afghanistan.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It is only natural that we have given our support to all initiatives and proposals for curbing the arms race and, first of all, the prevention of the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons. We regard the unilateral declaration by the Soviet Union on non-first-use of nuclear weapons as a gigantic step towards reducing the danger of the outbreak of a nuclear confrontation. If complemented by similar declarations by the other nuclear-weapon States, the possibility of such an outbreak would be reduced to naught. We also warmly welcome the two new proposals by the Soviet Union which were advanced in the statement of the Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union, Mr. Andrei Gromyko, aimed at warding off the threat of nuclear war and achieving the cessation of the nuclear arms race.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“To avert the threat of an outbreak of a thermonuclear war is the main and primary task of the United Nations, which was created for the very purpose of preserving peace and preventing the destruction of man's civilization. In a world where attempts are made in some quarters to convince the public of the admissibility of "limited" or "protracted" nuclear war, will the Organization be able to prevent the world from slipping into such a war? We hold the strong opinion that it is within our ability to avert the danger of a nuclear holocaust. The policies and the tireless efforts of the peace-loving forces, represented by socialist States and the non-aligned countries, are aimed at that very purpose.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“This threat urgently demands the collective efforts of all peoples of the entire globe to put an end to the arms race, particularly the nuclear one, to prevent the imperialist, adventurist and militarist circles from carrying on their mad drive towards a new war, to improve the international climate, to find solutions to the crucial problems at the negotiation table and to secure peace all over the world. The concern of millions of people over the destiny of mankind was vividly expressed in the statements by most of the delegations during the second special session of the General Assembly on disarmament and in the mass manifestations throughout the world.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“One of the negative consequences of that policy is the fact that the non-aligned developing countries are becoming more and more involved in the ruinous arms race, which undermines their struggle to achieve economic independence and social progress. The imperialist policy of the use of force has dragged the whole world closer to the edge of nuclear catastrophe. That is an alarming reality of the present- day situation, which poses a serious threat to the very existence of all countries and peoples, large or small, developed or developing.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Since then the confrontation of these two trends has acquired a still more acute and tense character. Numerous facts in international affairs clearly testify to a growth in the tendencies of the foreign policy of the imperialist forces, the United States of America in the first place. The imperialists are engaged in all-round psychological and material preparations for war, carrying on the arms race on an unprecedented scale and building up their military strength both qualitatively and quantitatively. Their interference in the affairs of sovereign States is being expanded, special forces are being set up for armed intervention, their military presence in various parts of the world is being increased old bases are being modernized and new ones are being established.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“I hope that under his presidency the current session of the General Assembly will make a notable contribution to the cause of strengthening international peace and security. I should like to assure him that the Afghan delegation will fully co-operate with him and help him in every way to discharge his duties. May I also express my appreciation to his predecessor, the prominent Iraqi statesman and diplomat, Mr. Kittani, for his skilful conduct of the deliberations of the last few sessions of the General Assembly. I should further like to pay a tribute to the Secretary-General for his tireless efforts to make the United Nations more efficient in maintaining peace and security. At the thirty-sixth session, during the general debate, we spoke at length about two trends in the world arena.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“May I, on behalf of the delegation of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, congratulate Mr. Hollai of Hungary on his election to the high office of the presidency of the thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly. His election to that important post is not only precognition of his professional and human qualities, but also a well-deserved tribute to his country, with which we enjoy the best of relations. These relations were further consolidated by the signing 10 days ago of the Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation between our two countries during the visit of Babrak Karmal, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan and President of the Revolutionary Council, to his fraternal country.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In conclusion, let me express the hope that the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly will be a momentous event in the efforts of peace-loving peoples of the world to avert the danger of a nuclear war and preserve peace for the present and future generations.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“In the present tense international situation the United Nations is called upon to play a much more effective role in working out arrangements which could help preserve peace and maintain international security. We feel that the Charter has not yet been fully used in this respect as an instrument of peace. For this reason Afghanistan supports the Soviet proposal 22 to convene a special series of meetings of the Security Council with the participation of State leaders in order to search for ways to improve the world political climate. 353. We feel that it is important to make more effective and constructive use of the Charter in its present form. 354.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We are also satisfied with the all-around economic and technical cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan and the countries of the socialist community, particularly the Soviet Union. This cooperation is based on the principles of complete equality and mutual benefit. It is an important factor contributing to economic and social progress in Afghanistan. 351. The conscience of the world calls more than ever before for action to eliminate poverty, hunger and underdevelopment. Equality can never be claimed while there is hunger beside waste, poverty beside abundance, and a difference of opinion on the definition of equity and equality. 352.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“As one of the least developed countries, Afghanistan actively participated in the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, held in Paris. Unfortunately, the hopes entertained by some of the countries of this group were somehow dashed because the Western capitalist States refused to undertake obligations which would make it possible to fulfill the targets defined by the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade [General Assembly resolution 35/56, annex] with regard to the least developed countries. 350. Afghanistan, however, welcomes the positive and constructive approach to the problems of the least developed countries taken at the Paris conference by the socialist countries.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The geographical disadvantage of these countries has seriously affected their trade by imposing additional costs of transport, transit and transshipment. 348. Due to the concerted efforts of the landlocked developing countries, the General Assembly established a Special Fund for these countries [resolutions 3504 (XXX) and 31/177]. The main purpose in establishing this Special Fund was to assist landlocked countries to achieve a higher rate of growth despite their geographical handicaps, and particularly to reduce, as much as possible, the excessive and additional transit and transport costs which they face. Unfortunately, this fund has not yet become fully operational. It is more imperative than ever to mitigate the ever increasing economic problems of these countries. 349.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We are on (the side of the gallant people of Chile in its staunch resistance to the military regime. 346. Peace and stability in their true meaning would not be achieved without bringing fundamental changes in the existing economic system. These changes must result in a situation that will furnish more opportunity to the developing countries whose economies have been deteriorating or on the verge of collapse. 347. The aim of the new international economic order is to establish a new economic system based on justice and equity so that there will be less of a gap between the rich and poor. The plight of the least developed countries, especially the land-locked countries, is of particular concern to Afghanistan.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Afghanistan stands for the preservation of the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus and strict respect for its policy of non alignment. In our view the real settlement of the Cyprus question can be achieved only if due account is taken of the interests of both communities, and we support the continuation of the negotiations between them. 345. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan condemns the United States for meddling in the internal affairs of Latin America and the Caribbean countries, for its armed provocations against Cuba and Nicaragua, and its attempts to destabilize the situation in Grenada. We express our solidarity with the heroic struggle of the people of El Salvador led by the Farabundo Marti Front against the Fascist dictatorship.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Our solidarity is with our fraternal Angolan people defending their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Afghan delegation voted in favor of the resolutions adopted at the special session of the General Assembly on Namibia and is in favor of the speediest implementation of these resolutions. 342. We support the people of Western Sahara, who are struggling for their self-determination and independence. 343. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan condemns the outburst of colonialism in other parts of the world as well. We are against the dismemberment and annexation of the Trust Territory of Micronesia which was carried out by the United States in total disregard of its duties as the administering Power, and in violation of the Charter. 344.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan resolutely condemns these neo-colonialist maneuvers by the Western Powers and Pretoria. We are in favor of real independence for Namibia and the transfer of power without any further delay to SWAPO, which is the only legitimate, authentic representative of the Namibian people, recognized by the United Nations and the QAU. 341. Afghanistan supports the demand for the most effective and stringent sanctions against Pretoria as provided for in Chapter VU of the Charter. We are also for strict compliance with the sanctions against the apartheid regime already imposed by the Security Council. We resolutely condemn the armed aggression of Pretoria against Angola and strongly deplore the recent United States veto of a Security Council resolution censoring Pretoria for this aggression.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The highhanded bloody tactics of the Pretoria regime, which not only brutally suppresses the indigenous population of South Africa and Namibia but commits acts of aggression against independent sovereign States, are a clearcut demonstration of such arrogance and insolence. The outrageous behavior of Pretoria would have been impossible if it had not been supported and armed by certain Western Powers, particularly the United States. The Pretoria regime and the so-called contact group of the five countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, in violation of the well-known decisions of the United Nations, particularly resolution 435 (1978) of the Security Council, are trying hard to install in Namibia a puppet government and deprive SWAPO of its legitimate role in shaping the future of that Territory. 340.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The delegation of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is of the opinion that at its current session the General Assembly has to take most effective measures to eliminate the last vestiges of colonialism, racism and apartheid. All the United Nations Member States should totally and fully comply with the provisions of the Plan of Action for the Rill Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples [General Assembly resolution 35/118, annex], 338. This is particularly important since during the last few weeks the world has witnessed insolent and arrogant attempts by certain Western countries to revive the worst practices of the colonialist imperialist diktat and to suppress the peoples fighting for their freedom. 339.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We feel that all these problems and many others can be fruitfully and constructively discussed and resolved at the second special United Nations General Assembly session on disarmament scheduled for 1982, and at the proposed world disarmament conference. Now that it is generally recognized that the international situation has dangerously deteriorated, it is more important than ever to work out and conclude a world treaty on the non-use of force in international relations. We call upon the Special Committee on Enhancing the Effectiveness of the Principle of NonUse of Force in International Relations to speed up the work on the relevant draft. 337.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“It is also necessary to expedite the negotiations on a comprehensive agreement banning new kinds and new systems of weapons of mass destruction, as well as on agreements and conventions outlawing certain weapons, particularly neutron, radiological and chemical weapons. 335. As a developing country, Afghanistan regrets that until now no progress has been achieved with regard to reaching an agreement on the reduction of the military budgets of States. Such an agreement would have released funds that are so much needed by the developing countries, particularly the least developed among them, such as Afghanistan. 336.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The threat of a nuclear holocaust would be somewhat lessened if an international convention were signed aimed at strengthening the guarantees of the security of those States which do not have such weapons in their territories. 333. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan welcomes initiatives aimed at preventing the use of outer space for military purposes and promoting international peaceful cooperation in space. Therefore, we fully support the proposal of the Soviet Union to work out a treaty banning the placement in outer space of weapons of "any kind. Such a treaty would be a reliable barrier to the arms race in outer space, which could have unpredictable consequences. 334.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Negotiations on some other aspects of checking the nuclear arms race should also be speed up. We note with great satisfaction the readiness of the Soviet Union to continue talks with the United States on the qualitative and quantitative limitation of strategic nuclear arms. We think the Assembly should urge the United States to take a more positive stand on this vitally important issue. 332. Afghanistan is in favor of resumption at the earliest moment of talks between the Soviet Union, the United States and the United Kingdom on banning nuclear weapons tests. We also support the idea of creating a special working group within the Committee on Disarmament to help resolve the problem.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“This is a simple and straightforward idea, appealing to the people of all continents and all countries, but its adoption will also be a decisive step in the direction of preventing a nuclear disaster and a reliable barrier in the path of those who contemplate such plans. 330. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan also fully supports the proposal of the Soviet Union at the preceding meeting to stop the production of nuclear weapons and reduce the stockpiles of such weapons with a view to their complete destruction. We know that in 1979 this proposal was conveyed to the Committee on Disarmament but discussion of this vital problem is being blocked by China and some Western countries. We feel that the Assembly should call on the Committee on Disarmament to expedite the practical discussion of this issue. 331.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“There is no more important role than that of forestalling the nuclear confrontation which may wipe out hundreds of millions of human lives. The delegation of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan therefore fully supports the proposal put forward at the preceding meeting from this rostrum by Andrei Gromyko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union, that a declaration should be adopted by the Assembly, on behalf of all Member States, solemnly proclaiming that any States and statesmen who were the first to use nuclear weapons would be committing the gravest crime against humanity.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We are optimists, and we are confident that the will of the peoples, and their desire for peace and good-neighborly relations, will eventually prevail over the adventurous aggressive ambitions and schemes of imperialism and hegemonism, and that Asia will become a continent of peace, tranquility and mutually beneficial cooperation. 327. Now let me dwell upon certain other international issues which are of special concern to the developing countries. 328. The paramount problem is the problem of curbing the arms race, particularly the nuclear arms race, which now constitutes a threat to the very existence of the human race. It is totally unacceptable that more than $500 billion should be squandered annually for military purposes, while the most acute problems of the developing countries remain unresolved. 329.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“These matters are being solved and will be solved in the future only by the Afghan people and not by anybody else. Besides, nobody has the right to discuss the problems pertaining to the sovereign rights and national interests of Afghanistan, including the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, without the participation of the legal and authentic representatives of the Afghan people, namely, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. 326. These are the main points I wanted to make on the problems concerning the maintenance of peace and security in Asia, including the area of SouthWest Asia, and on the ways and means of eliminating hotbeds of tension in this part of the globe.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“There have been some references to the proposal of the Council of Ministers of the European Community concerning the so-called international conference on Afghanistan. This proposal has never been conveyed to us officially, but the Government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan has already stated that it is unrealistic and totally unacceptable to Afghanistan. It is unacceptable because it constitutes yet another attempt to violate the sovereign rights of the Afghan people and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan and to interfere in its domestic affairs. Matters concerning the existing regime in Afghanistan, and the composition of its Government, as well as other internal issues, are not to be discussed at any international forum.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The pullout of troops would be contingent on the progress in implementing the agreements reached; it would be conducted stage by stage. 324. The delegation of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan has been authorized to start direct bilateral or trilateral negotiations with the delegations of Pakistan and Iran on the basis of the ideas I have just outlined. We are ready to discuss the ways and means of a political settlement of the situation concerning Afghanistan here and now, during the current session of the General Assembly. I call upon the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Iran to get down to the negotiating table and start discussion on the issues of mutual interest without further delay. I also invite the SecretaryGeneral, or his representative, to be present at these* talks. 325.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We are also of the opinion that reliable international guarantees of agreements reached as a result of such negotiations with regard to the cessation and the non-resumption of armed and other interference in Afghanistan's affairs must be an integral part of a political settlement. We agree that the discussion pertaining to working out such guarantees and determining which countries would be guarantors be started simultaneously with and conducted parallel with bilateral or trilateral negotiations among Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. 323. The achievement of a political settlement, including working out international guarantees, will also give an opportunity to determine by agreement between Afghanistan and the Soviet Union the timetable of the withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Afghanistan.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Reaffirming its readiness to hold direct negotiations with the Governments of Pakistan and Iran to normalize relations with them, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan proposes either that such negotiations be conducted on a bilateral basis, which is preferable and more promising, or, if the Governments of Pakistan and Iran insist, to have trilateral negotiations. The Government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan does not object to these negotiations, whether bilateral or trilateral, being attended by the United Nations SecretaryGeneral or his representative. 322.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Less than a month ago the Afghan Government came forward with a new initiative and set forth elaborate proposals to that effect, taking into account the experience accumulated during the contacts with interested parties which had taken place since May 19.80. 320. The statement of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan of 24 August has been distributed as an official document [AI36I457, annex], and ,1 shall be brief in explaining some of its major ideas. 321.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“It was that intervention that prompted the Government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan to invite a limited contingent of Soviet troops to help the Afghan army repel the aggression. 319. Guided by the peaceful principles of its foreign policy and a sincere desire to defuse tension in the area and normalize relations with the neighboring countries, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan put forward, in May 1980, a realistic Program for a political settlement of the situation concerning Afghanistan which is the result of the imperialist policy of intervention and aggression.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“He says that the operation also involved China's permission for overflights of its territory by the aircraft carrying arms to the Afghan resistance fighters. Bernstein goes on to say that the United States has provided financial assistance, $20 million to $30 million to start with and considerably more since. He adds that the entire operation is now estimated to have cost more than $100 million. 318. So the major and only reason for the tense situation regarding Afghanistan is armed aggression from the outside and other forms of interference in the internal affairs of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan fueled from imperialist and hegemonist quarters.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“An article by the Pulitzer prize winner, Carl Bernstein, in the 18 July 1981 issue of The New Republic, sheds some light on the scope of the international imperialist conspiracy against Afghanistan, headed by the United States and also involving China, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Bernstein writes that President Carter ordered the secret arms supply Program launched in December 1980 and that the Reagan Administration reviewed the clandestine operation and ordered it to be expanded. He also writes that the CIA has coordinated the operation through counterpart intelligence services in the four other countries, that diplomatic channels were not used and that the United States' NATO allies were neither consulted nor asked to participate. 317.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)