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AL-NUAIMI

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first: 1982-09-24
most recent: 1993-09-24
sittings or episodes: 9
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“Because of those events and the changes in the world situation which have arisen from the end of bipolarity and the emerging features of a new world order based on understanding, dialog, the maintenance of security and stability, peaceful coexistence, and the peaceful settlement of regional disputes, we have been trying, together with our sister States, members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, to translate those new concepts into rules and principles that would govern the relations and ties of the States of the region.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“One of the most important lessons history has been teaching us since the Second World War is that aggression does not pay and that we must forswear the use of force to achieve political expansionist goals. It is indeed the responsibility of the United Nations to focus attention on this lesson and to translate it into concrete action through the exercise of a collective will that is capable of deterring aggression and warding off the grave dangers which threaten international peace and security. Over the past few years, the Gulf region has witnessed grave events, from the Iran-Iraq war to the Iraqi aggression against the sisterly State of Kuwait. These events had deleterious effects on the region's security, economic, social and environmental conditions.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“This, of course, contravenes the principles of the United Nations Charter, undermines the rule of international law and runs counter to the desire of the international community to live in peace and to resolve disputes by dialog, peacefully. Consequently, we must take the appropriate collective measures that are capable of preventing those who wish to create situations that threaten international peace and security from perpetrating such actions. Such an undertaking on our part would be compatible with the new international realities especially now when we are on the verge of turning a new leaf and ushering in a new era of international relations based on peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In spite of the optimism created by the recent changes in the world and the constructive role played by the United Nations in creating an environment of peace, there is still a number of problems that endanger international peace and security and require a great deal of hard work. Moreover, the new spirit of detente that pervades world politics does not mean necessarily that we now live in a world of absolute harmony. The security of small nations is still threatened, in the still existing maelstrom of regional conflicts, by the dangers arising from the ambitions of those States that still seek hegemony and expansion at the expense of their neighbors.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We in the United Arab Emirates welcome this development and consider that it is positive in its basis, substance and goals, as, in our view, it will promote cooperation towards the building of a better future of respect for the rights of nations and equality between States, freedom and independence for all peoples and the peaceful settlement of disputes. My country, proceeding from its traditions, cultural values and history, firmly believes in the United Nations Charter. We also support the organs of the United Nations as well as the peaceful means prescribed in the Charter for the settlement of inter-State disputes, and reject violence as a means of settling such disputes.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“One of the most outstanding features of that phase is the disappearance of bipolarity and its attendant phenomena. This is a development that ushers in a new era whose principal characteristic is that most countries of the world, particularly the major Powers, now resort to the United Nations, thus strengthening the Organization and enhancing the effectiveness of the role envisioned for it by the Charter. Consequently, the Organization has become the appropriate forum for resolving regional conflicts and maintaining international peace and security. Over the past few years, the world has been witnessing the emergence of a new world order after which every nation has been aspiring.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Hence, we believe that the admission of the new States Members will strengthen the role of the Organization, especially in the current international situation, and we reiterate our commitment to cooperation with all States in maintaining international peace and security. I take this occasion to reaffirm our confidence in and our support for the efforts of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, to contain existing problems and to find peaceful solutions thereto within the context of a strengthened role for the Organization in consolidating the basis of international peace and security. As we approach the beginning of a new century, the United Nations passes through a very delicate phase that will have far-reaching effects on the nature and course of international relations.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the delegation of the United Arab Emirates, to extend to you. Sir, sincere congratulations on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its forty-seventh session. We are confident that your vast experience in the area of international relations will enhance the role of the Organization and promote its goals. (Mr. Al-Nuaimi. United Arab Emirates! He wish to express our gratitude for, and our deep appreciation of the tireless efforts of your predecessor, Mr. Samir Shihabi, during his tenure as President of the General Assembly at its forty-sixth session, which was characterized by many constructive achievements. This session represents a historic turning-point in the enhancement of the universality of the United Nations.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The end result of all this is the establishment of international cooperation on the basis of mutual respect in order to achieve well-being and prosperity for all mankind.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The world, which has been able during the last few years to overcome many of the political problems that darkened international relations since the end of World War II and to solve many regional problems, must face up at this juncture to many newly emerging problems, particularly those of the grave degradation of the environment, worsening drug-trafficking and abuse, the problems of human rights and the attainment of social, economic and political justice in many societies. Mankind should be the focus of our attention, since man is the means of development and the beneficiary of stability. Man's civil rights cannot be separated from his political rights, foremost of which are the right to self-determination and the right of all nations and peoples to enjoy respect for their heritage and culture.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We therefore call for speedy action towards instituting the necessary procedures to eliminate such weapons. On the international level, we welcome the agreements that have been made on arms reduction in Europe, the elimination of stocks of chemical weapons as well as long-range missiles. We hope that efforts and negotiations will continue towards freeing all areas of the world from weapons of mass destruction, and we welcome the recent agreement between Brazil and Argentina in this regard. It is particularly appropriate to applaud the historic initiative taken a few days ago by the President of the United States, in which he announced the removal and elimination of all short-range nuclear weapons on land and sea in Europe and Asia. This initiative is a very advanced step in the process of disarmament and in mutual confidence-building.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We all know the horror that could result from the use of such weapons in a highly volatile and extremely sensitive region. My country has always been in favour of freeing the Middle East from weapons of mass destruction. We support the initiatives and efforts aimed at the prevention of producing, acquiring and stockpiling such weapons, and the destruction of those in stock. The Israeli military arsenal, with its massive stockpiles of nuclear and chemical weapons still poses a real threat to stability and the prospects of making peace. Events have taught us that the acquisition of a certain weapon by any party provides the justification for others to acquire it. And when possession of such weapons by a State is associated with a policy of aggression, the danger is compounded.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The halting of that dialogue, regardless of the reasons for it, wasted precious time and opportunities for international development efforts, and we maintain that efforts must be renewed under the new set of International circumstances and conditions. In that regard, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, to be held in Brazil next year, la a unique and auspicious opportunity for the world community to agree on a new agenda for comprehensive and sustainable international development in the interest of all mankind. Among the basic lessons to be drawn from the Gulf crisis is the potential for devastation brought about by the acquisition of arms in general and weapons of mass destruction in particular.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Though we realistically admit that the developing countries themselves bear the responsibility of removing those hurdles, we must admit also that the present international economic order is governed by a set of conditions that frustrate every effort made by those countries, which find themselves hemmed in by conditions and circumstances that are hard to cope with. Hence, the major economic powers have a significant role to play in supporting the efforts of those countries to create a more appropriate international economic climate. The North-South dialogue, which has to be resumed, still constitutes the necessary starting point.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“A quick review of the performance of the world economy shows the size of the difficulties which face the economies of the developing countries as a result of the imbalance in the terms of trade, the debt crisis, the deteriorating prices of primary commodities and protectionism; also to be considered are the obstacles placed by some industrialised nations in the way of developing countries' exports, their monopolisation of modern technology and their marginalisation of the developing countries' role in the world economy. These short-sighted policies contribute significantly to the obstruction of development programmes, which suffer from a shortage of resources and manpower, and are thus conducive to the intensification of economic and social crises.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“In South Africa, some aspects of the apartheid system have been abolished. These are the Group Areas Act, the Population Registration Act and the Land Acts. While commending the abrogation of those laws, we note that the very basis of the apartheid system itself still exists. Moreover, many other laws that entrench that system have yet to be abrogated. Political stability and the continuation of international detente and cooperation are contingent upon the international order's ability to ride out the economic recession that continues to be a hurdle that blocks the entry of many of the world's peoples and countries upon the stage of economic development.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The President of Lebanon emphasised, in his statement before the General Assembly last week, the need to implement Security Council resolution 425 (1978), which provides for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all occupied Lebanese territory, especially now that the legitimate authority has been able to restore tranquillity and exercise its jurisdiction in all other areas of Lebanon. For our part, we call on the international community, as represented by the Security Council, to implement that resolution. We also call upon all countries capable of extending a helping hand to do so, so that Lebanon can recover and reconstruct what the war has destroyed. We in the United Arab Emirates are fully willing to play our part in that endeavour, in cooperation with fraternal and friendly countries.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“It is therefore imperative for the fundamental principles for making peace to be affirmed; foremost of these is Israeli withdrawal from all the occupied Arab territories, including Jerusalem, and the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, including the establishment of their own independent state on their national soil. In this respect, my delegation commends the recent resolutions adopted by the Palestine National Council. Those resolutions are a manifest expression of the Palestinian desire to respond with the present peace endeavours. We hope that this position will meet the appropriate response from all the parties concerned. We welcome and support the efforts by the Lebanese Government to extend its sovereignty to all the territory of Lebanon.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We believe that making peace will primarily depend on a continuing effort and on overcoming the obstacles Israel is still putting in the way of those endeavours, particularly its continuing building of settlements, which runs counter to the substance of the peace process and to Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), which call for the implementation of the principle of land for peace to be applied. Also, Israel has laid down stringent conditions regarding Palestinian representation, the status of Jerusalem and the United Nations role in that conference. The only aim of those conditions is to abort efforts to convene the conference so that Israel can shirk its responsibilities as an occupying Power and deny the Palestinian people the exercise of their right to self-determination.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We are pleased with the increasing international recognition of this fact, especially in light of the recent changes on the international scene, because people are now becoming convinced that there is a need to deal expeditiously and effectively with the principal conflict in the Middle East and with the core issue, the Palestinian question. We are hopeful that the current initiative by the American administration will succeed in convening the peace conference.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We look forward to the support and cooperation of all of you to attain this lofty goal. In our tireless endeavour to establish peace and maintain security in the Gulf, we cannot but admit that the security of the Middle East is an integral whole, and is linked to the causes and nature of conflicts in that region, which have been going on for five decades. Right from the outset, we realized that the delicate sensitivity that characterizes regional and international rivalries in the Middle East would inevitably lead to instability, and that it is difficult to separate the security of any one country or group of countries from the region's overall security.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We applaud the efforts that were, and continue to be exerted by the Government of Kuwait to check the environmental devastation that resulted from the aggression. The Iraqi regime is fully responsible for the destruction of wealth and the wastage of resources resulting from its aggression. Iraq's continuing detention of thousands of Kuwaiti citizens is a flagrant example of that regime's brutality, of its persistence in violating covenants and obligations and of its defiance of the international will. My country wishes to see the relevant Security Council resolutions fully implemented in order to ensure that aggression will not recur. In cooperation with fraternal and friendly countries, we in the region seek to set up a mechanism to maintain security and stability, and make the Gulf a safe haven once again.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The Iraqi regime was not content with all that: it also practised various types of blackmail, including hostage-taking, thus causing anguish to thousands of families. Today, while Kuwait has regained its sovereignty and resumed its role in the international community, the dire effects of that aggression are still palpable. It is evident that as a result crimes against humanity were committed, especially environmental crimes, where the Iraqi occupation forces pumped oil into the Gulf in order to destroy marine life in that vital waterway. The deliberate crime of setting fire to Kuwait's oil wells remains living proof of the recklessness with which that regime's aggression was imbued.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Our position in respect of that crisis was to uphold the rule of law, right and justice as well as standing by the inalienable right to self-defence against injustice and aggression. The Iraqi regime miscalculated events and was driven by grudge, greed and aggression. Together with other countries, we tried to spare the region, and the people and land of Iraq, the calamities and consequences of war. International attempts to persuade Iraq to withdraw peacefully continued for over six months, but the Iraqi regime persisted in its aggression, leaving no other means but force. During those long months, the Kuwaiti people, under the yoke of occupation, were subjected to torture. Others Kuwaitis were scattered all around the world, enduring the humiliation of exile.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We avail ourselves of this opportunity to welcome the Republic of Korea, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia. We also extend special congratulations to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania on regaining their independence and on their accession to the membership of this Organisation. My delegation will be happy to cooperate with them bilaterally and multilaterally in achieving the objectives of the Charter. The crisis of the Iraqi aggression against, and occupation of Kuwait, ended with Kuwait's restoration of its sovereignty. However, the lessons drawn from that crisis will remain on the record of the political history of our region, which has always sought peace and stability.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“It is imperative to address the hotbeds of tension and to confront them with promptness and effectiveness. We seize this opportunity to extend our congratulations to the Government and people of the sisterly State of Kuwait on recovering its sovereignty and dislodging the occupiers of its land. We also congratulate the countries of the world on their solidarity and cooperation which played a major role in overcoming aggression and standing firm against the injustice meted out by the aggressor. We thank all the countries that participated with us materially, politically and morally in liberating Kuwait and ending aggression against the countries of the region. This year's admission of seven countries to membership in the world Organization is a vivid expression of the success and progress the world has attained in its pursuit of peace.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“It is the role that the United Nations should have played, had it not been for the cold war circumstances which precluded it. While we welcome those positive changes, we in the United Arab Emirates hope that excessive optimism will not make us forget or overlook the basic facts, namely that the world is still replete with hotbeds of tension that could erupt at any moment. The new world order faced immediate challenges and hard tests, foremost among which was the Iraqi aggression against the State of Kuwait, as well as other events that have occurred in other areas of the world in the course of the past year. Those events serve as a reminder of the imperative to apply and adhere to international legality, particularly to implement fully Security Council resolutions on all issues without any discrimination between one problem or the other.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“It is cooperation aimed at establishing international peace and security, and an alliance whose purpose is the repulsion of aggression and respect for the rights of countries to sovereignty and independence. It was only natural that such positive developments should be reflected in the United Nations itself and the role entrusted to it. In this context, my country has supported the active role undertaken by the world Organization during the last two years in combating acts of aggression and in implementing the wide-ranging peace plans in many regions and countries. That role was a natural product of the new changes on the international scene and it corresponds fully with the mandate originally entrusted to the international Organization.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The ending of that polarization brought to an end the cold war with its military alliances and a policy of nuclear deterrence which was fraught with the risk of the mass annihilation of our globe. The changes in the ideological and political map of some countries of the world have been accompanied by, and resulted in, similar drastic changes in the relationships between the major Powers themselves as well as in their method of dealing with the existing hotbeds of conflict in many countries. Their approach is now based on cooperation rather than confrontation, on resolving regional conflicts rather than on fanning their flames, and on ending disputes rather than broadening their range.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“This session convenes in the wake of a series of events which followed upon the heels of each other, and which led to radical changes in the ideological and political maps of many countries of the world. Some of those events, indeed most of them, took place suddenly and at a rapid pace, and as such, as the Secretary-General said in his annual report on the work of the Organization, they mark "a great turning point in history". (A/46/1, p. 2) One of the most significant of those events was the disappearance of the system of polarisation associated with the cold war that plagued the world order since the inception of the United Nations. That polarization led at times to the brink of confrontation between the two super-Powers.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We commend the role played by the Foreign Minister of Malta, particularly his untiring endeavours to reform the organisational structure of the General Assembly during his presidency of the forty-fifth session. We hope that the efforts he exerted will continue. After 10 years of service in this prominent international post, during which the United Nations has witnessed momentous events, the world must feel proud of the role played by the Secretary-General, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar. His dedication to the purposes and principles of the Charter and his continued efforts for peace have placed the United Nations at the centre of world events as an effective forum with moral and political weight.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Mr. President, my country's delegation is proud to see you presiding over the current session of the General Assembly at a time when there is a pressing need for wisdom, skill and experience for which you have been known throughout your long diplomatic career. You represent Saudi Arabia, a country with which we are bound by ties of brotherhood, neighbourhood and common destiny and with which we share values of history, heritage, and the lofty principles of Islam. We are confident that you will conduct the work of this session with the competence and objectivity to which all Members of the Organisation are looking forward at this crucial juncture in history.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“In spite of the grave threat the Gulf crisis has posed to international peace, the concern for international détente shown by the super-Powers through their use of the Security Council demonstrates the vital importance of this international Organization. This concern made many countries, especially the smaller ones and those which do not have all the necessary means to defend their independence, feel that the international system is able to protect them and preserve their independence. From this standpoint, our delegation commends tie United Nations on the crucial role it has played. We do consider this to be the rebirth of this international Organization, and call on all its Member States to reinforce its role, especially that of the Security Council, in the settlement of international and regional problems.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“My country is fully prepared to assume its responsibilities and participate in this effort to save the world from an economic disaster, since it has not been possible to avoid political catastrophe. It gives me great pleasure to announce that my country has earmarked 1 billion dollars as a contribution towards the efforts aimed at reducing the burden on third world countries caused by the Gulf crisis and the implementation of resolution 661. The attention of the world has focused as never before on the United Nations which has demonstrated that it is the international instrument capable of dealing with new crises. The last few weeks have proved that co-operation and co-ordination among the great Powers can promote international peace and security in a constructive and indispensable manner in the world of today.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“There is no doubt that the numbers and the plight of displaced Arab and Asian refugees attest to the human suffering brought about by the Iraqi aggression. My country, which has given basic aid to the countries that have been affected directly, is fully prepared to take part in the international efforts to alleviate the effects of the crisis on the developing countries. In this context, we support the setting up of an international agency to work in conjunction with the Security Council committee established under resolution 661 (1990) to assess the economic damage caused by the crisis, and assist in the creation of a donor fund to which all countries may contribute to help the countries affected.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“The crisis in Kuwait has dealt a severe blow to international development efforts. The impact of the crisis has been tragic in the case of a number of developing countries. One consequence has been a drastic increase in the price of oil, which has inflicted further severe losses on the developing countries and sent shock waves through the global financial markets, creating a crisis of confidence among investors. The letters and memoranda received by the Security Council Committee set up in accordance with Security Council resolution 661 (1990) are sufficient proof of the damage caused by the crisis to the economies of many countries that were either directly or indirectly connected by international trade and finance to the countries of the region.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“Our country wishes to reiterate its welcome to the proposal of creating nuclear-weapon-free zones, especially in the Middle East. Since independence, my country has annually allocated a significant percentage of its gross national product for aid to the developing countries, through bilateral and multilateral assistance as well as through international financial institutions. In spite of all the pressures we have been facing as a developing country dependent on the single commodity of oil and notwithstanding that commodity's price fluctuations, we have never wavered in giving aid to the needy countries. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Economic Development continues to play a fundamental role in that respect through a number o£ financial development projects in the developing countries.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“Here again, superior military power has continued to motivate aggression against neighbouring Arab countries. This is the reason why my country has continuously and strongly supported arms control in the areas of conventional weapons and weapons of mass destruction. While progress has been made in that respect by the two super-Powers, no real attention has been paid to the amassing of weapons on the regional level. We believe there is a need to take necessary action to ensure arms control and prohibit the development of weapons of mass destruction, especially in the Middle East. The Kuwaiti crisis may trigger a renewed arms race in the region and increase the prospects of war and acts of aggression. We must also mention here the military arsenal of Israel, its weapons of mass destruction and, particularly, its nuclear weapons.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“We hope the Secretary-General will pursue his efforts in order to bring about a final solution to the two problems in a manner consistent with the desires of their peoples and the objectives and principles of the Charter. The noblest objective of the founding fathers of the Charter was the avoidance and prevention of war and the establishment of an international order of peace and security. Events, including the Iraqi aggression against Kuwait, have demonstrated that the amassing of weapons by any State in excess of its defensive needs becomes a strong incentive to use its armaments for aggression. The lure of armed force tends to weaken adherence to international law and conventions. That was amply demonstrated by the crimes committed by Iraqi forces against Kuwait. Israel is another case in point.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“My Government welcomes the agreement reached by the five permanent members of the Security Council at the end of last August to settle the problems of Cambodia on the basis of an active United Nations role. The fact that the parties to the conflict have accepted such a framework should encourage optimism and lead to success. We also hope that the ongoing dialogue between North Korea and South Korea will eliminate the causes underlying their differences and realize the desire of their people for unity. It is most unfortunate that, so far, the efforts of the Secretary-General in addressing the issues of Cyprus and Afghanistan have not been crowned with success.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“However, we believe that we have a long way to go and that much more must be done to dismantle the system of apartheid. Despite some positive signs and the political efforts undertaken by all parties, we shall not relax until we see all repressive and racist letters completely eliminated and the majority given its full political and economic rights. We therefore hope that the international community will keep up its pressure until racism is uprooted and completely eradicated. With regard to Central America, our Government welcomes the fruitful results produced by the efforts of the Governments of that region which led, in co-operation with the Secretary-General, to the settlement of the situation in Nicaragua. We hope to see a similar positive outcome in dealing with the other outstanding problems in the region.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“We also appeal to the international community to work towards ending Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon so that Lebanon may recover and exercise its authority over its national soil. Despite the agonies of our region, we must put on record here the positive developments which have taken place in many other regional problems. We are happy to see the Namibian question resolved, with Namibia regaining its sovereignty and independence after many years of struggle. We would like to express here our appreciation for the leading role of the United Nations and its agencies and mechanisms in the issue to this positive and democratic conclusion. We are aware of the impact of the settlement of the Namibian question on the situation in South Africa, including the release of Mr. Nelson Mandela and the dawning of a new era in that country.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“Such problems partly stem from the Israeli policies of expansion and occupation. Through the Tripartite Committee, Arab efforts have almost succeeded in bringing about a final settlement to Lebanon's problems and conflicts. To bring those efforts to fruition, a united stand on the part of the international community is required to assist Lebanon and end its ordeal. Our delegation commends the progress achieved by the Tripartite Committee in its endeavours to bring about national reconciliation. We appeal to all the Lebanese parties to work diligently towards the settlement of their differences and the resolution of their problems by peaceful and democratic means, in keeping with Lebanese tradition.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“Regardless of the harm that the Iraqi aggression has caused to the Palestinian question and to other pan-Arab causes, our delegation firmly believes that the international community, which has exhibited unity and exercised authority in a decisive manner against the Iraqi aggression, is duty-bound to exercise the sane authority against all acts of aggression, especially Israel's aggression against and occupation of Palestine and other Arab lands. The objective is to achieve a just and durable peace and settle the Palestine question in such a way as to realise the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among which is their right to establish an independent State on their national soil in Palestine. Lebanon is another outstanding Middle East problem.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“Iraq also believed that it could do what Israel has always done by force of arms and thus face the world with a fait accompli. Iraq has tried to exploit the prevalent Arab sentiments towards the just Palestinian question to establish a link between that just cause and its unjust occupation of Kuwait. While my country condemns all acts of aggression and occupation, it sees no link between these two different cases.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“This is especially true of the failure to implement Security Council and General Assembly resolutions with regard to the major conflict in the Middle East, the core of which is the Palestinian question. The acts of aggression, occupation, annexation and expulsion perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people and against the Arab front-line States have paved the way for the Iraqi aggression against Kuwait. The stalemated situation in the Middle East, together with the failure to reach a peaceful settlement to the Palestinian question and guarantee the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people, gave Iraq the impression that aggression, occupation and annexation are commonplace in the region and that, consequently, the world would overlook and condone them.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“From this rostrum, we appeal to all the States of the world to act resolutely and expeditiously to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait, in order to save Iraq, and its people, as well the entire region, from a disaster of immeasurable magnitude and consequences. We should like to reaffirm once again our full solidarity with the Government and people of the sister State of Kuwait in their struggle to recover their full national sovereignty. One of the fundamental facts that cannot be overlooked in all this is that Iraq would not have dared to commit such aggression had there not been an unfortunate history of conflict in the Middle East. A significant aspect of this background has been the failure of the international community to deter aggression and repel forces of occupation.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“The firm stand taken by the world community, as embodied in the successive resolutions of the Security Council, reflects the anger of the world at Iraq's aggression. Sight from the start, our country supported the resolutions of the Security Council. Once more, we demand that Iraq withdraw completely and unconditionally from the Kuwaiti territory, that the legitimate Government should be restored and that its sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected. We also demand that Iraq release all civilian hostages. All other differences should be resolved afterwards through negotiations in a manner that safeguards the legitimate rights of the State of Kuwait.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“In doing that, we acted in self-defence in exercise of the right to sovereignty and collective security enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. I should like, however, to emphasise here that the presence of these troops is temporary and is only linked to the present crisis, which we hope will be resolved as soon as possible. Differences between States, regardless of their causes, do not justify aggression, and should be resolved by the peaceful means specified by the Charter of the United Nations. The aggression against Kuwait is a dangerous precedent in international relations and should be confronted decisively; otherwise, the security and existence of small States will become threatened. The arguments used by Iraq to justify its aggression against Kuwait are legally, historically and morally invalid.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“As a small State, we always avoided military entanglements and alliances. We also refused to grant military facilities to foreign countries on our soil. We were relying, for our national security, on all the Arab and international treaties and on the protective shield of good neighbourliness. However, having been exposed to direct threats from Iraq, as was demonstrated in the memorandum of the Iraqi Foreign Minister to the Arab League on 15 July 1990, and the statements of the Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein and his senior officials, in which they considered the Emirates to be a second target after Kuwait, our country had no option, by virtue of its limited defence capabilities, but to seek the assistance of sisterly and friendly countries.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)