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first: 1983-09-24
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“The presence of those Cuban troops in Angola, through an act of sovereignty by the latter, could not lend legitimacy to a blatant act of aggression. 275. In any event, the situation which results from the policies of oppression applied by the Pretoria regime against the Namibian people and the policy of intimidation and terrorism against neighbouring countries constitute in themselves a serious threat to international peace and security and should therefore discourage support of Pretoria by its allies. 276. For its part, the Government of the Republic of Burundi reiterates its support for the struggle of the Namibian people under the leadership of SWA- PO and calls for the application of Security Council resolution 435 (1978).”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“As regard the South African presence in Namibia, neither law nor common sense can justify this in the eyes of the international community. The Government of Pretoria continues to occupy Namibia illegally, violating the many relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council. 273. Even more than the occupation of Namibia, nothing could justify the present intensive exploitation of that Territory. What will become of an independent Namibia deprived of its enormous resources by the Pretoria regime and its allies? 274. The Government of the Republic of Burundi opposes any attempt to establish a link or a parallel of any kind between the independence of that Territory and the withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The recent agreements concluded between the Republic of South Africa and its neighbours, Angola and Mozambique, a test of good faith for South Africa, must not lessen the vigilance of the States concerned and must give rise to no illusions as far as the African countries are concerned as to the real intentions of the South African regime. 271. The Government of the Republic of Burundi deplores the political, economic and military support given by certain Member countries of the United Nations, without which the Pretoria regime could not have gone so far along the path of intransigence. It is important to stress that the contempt shown by that regime is a challenge to the entire international community. 272.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The so-called consultations of the people recently organized by the Pretoria regime and intended to mislead world opinion can deceive nobody. The so-called constitutional reforms, which exclude blacks from participation in the power structures, are nothing but a perpetuation and further strengthening of 270. South African attacks on neighbouring countries hostile to the Fascist policy are an affront to all States faithful to the principles of the United Nations. The entire world has followed with great interest the most recent developments in the region.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“We believe that this is the best way to behave if we are to act in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and to contribute to establishing a climate of peace and security for the whole world. 268. With regard to troubled regions, the most disquieting and dangerous situation m Africa and the one which can least be tolerated is to be found in the southern part of the continent. We must not only condemn but vigorously combat the system of apartheid institutionalized by the racist regime of Pretoria. The inhuman policy practised by South Africa is a source of instability for the sub region and constitutes the most outrageous violation of the Charter of the United Nations. The non-white peoples of South Africa are humiliated daily. They live like foreigners in their own country. 269.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“In keeping with the principles that led to the establishment of the United Nations, as well as those on which the OAU is based, my Government, for its part, will contribute to anything that can promote the stability and security of the countries of our region. Thus, in our own geographical environment, thanks to formal or tacit agreements of good-neighbourliness, Burundi lives in total peace and security with bordering countries, notwithstanding the problems that may exist in any one of them. This is an essential pre-condition of the development of our country and we cannot allow countries from outside our region to disturb this balance which we have not always enjoyed in the past.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Mankind has retained only a distant and rapidly fading memory of the collective peace that was called for at the end of the Second World War. Each day, pacifism loses ground to militarism. Every country, beginning, paradoxically, with the most powerful, is seeking so-called security based on the stockpiling of weapons, and every country claims that it is arming solely in order the better to defend itself. 266. Would it not be wiser and more sensible to forestall the event, to avert the outbreak of war, than to resign oneself to awaiting it as if it were a predestined and natural phenomenon, by establishing a framework of good-neighbourliness, co-operation and solidarity that would lead to a climate of mutual trust? 267.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Recourse to the threat or use or force, military intervention, interference in the internal affairs of States have become everyday practice, in violation of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. 263. The developing world, a realm of poverty, is also becoming the realm of violence. The third-world countries are also, unfortunately, the testing grounds for the new weapons of the Powers that produce them. 264. Every year at this rostrum we deplore the state of war that has now become a familiar background in certain regions. The Middle East, the Persian Gulf^ Central America, southern Africa, South-East Asia— to mention but those few—have gradually become accustomed to war. 265.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Is it not partly owing to the unilateral nature of information that there is no equality or equity among the different cultures mentioned by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany just two days ago. Is it not because information is unilateral that the problems of development are poorly or little understood by the world public? 260. How, in an interdependent world, can we ignore the implications and the importance of communications in establishing harmony among the peoples, avoiding disputes and wars and establishing peace and collective security? 261. Just as it longs for economic prosperity, so the world of today also longs for peace and security. 262. Current trends in the international situation give real cause for concern.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The developed countries must make up their minds to engage in serious negotiations to find workable solutions to the world economic crisis, which has been created and is exacerbated by the inequalities and injustices in international economic relations. In a world in which resources are limited and unequally distributed, where poverty, deprivation, ignorance and destitution are the daily lot of the majority of peoples, only the establishment of a new international economic order can provide a lasting source of peace and security. 259. Similarly, we consider that the negotiations under way on the establishment of a new information order should be pursued.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“At a time when we are preparing to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations, the Organization should become a driving force for international co-operation. But that cannot happen without the massive, increasing and continued support of the international community for the restoration of multilateralism. Confidence in the capability of international institutions is in the interest of all peoples. 258. However, it will take more than good intentions and mere hopes to get the world out of the present crisis, which is a structural one. Development must become the problem of all the peoples. Decision-making on questions of vital interest to the peoples must no longer be the monopoly of certain countries.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“This also seems to me to be the moment to make a new appeal to the sense of responsibility of the leaders of those developed countries that have not yet met the target set by the United Nations for official development assistance. In this connection, we must congratulate those countries that have met or exceeded that target and that have shown that the standard of living and well-being of their own citizens have not been adversely affected thereby. 256. Similarly, we must follow closely the efforts and attempts being made to implement the special programme for the least developed countries, which are not prepared to resign themselves to relegation to the scrap heap of development. 257.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Indeed, in the history of nations, each people, each country, each continent, is indebted to the contributions of others—in culture, in technology, in inventions, in natural resources; every empire and every economic power has been built thanks to the assistance of others. It is only fair that Africa be given its chance. And it is important to emphasize that assistance based purely on specific cases will not meet the situation. It is necessary, as the French Minister for Foreign Affairs emphasized in his statement to the Assembly to support and put into effect the proposal to establish a special fund. Such a fund would be used to support the programmes of structural reform and recovery measures which the majority of African countries are now courageously undertaking. 255.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Unpredictable weather conditions have caused a noticeable decrease in agricultural production, which has, in turn, created a serious food crisis and led to a massive population exodus. 253. A high-ranking United Nations official, speaking of Africa, recently said: "Today, a kind of permanent state of emergency prevails there." It is imperative, therefore, that the urgent measures be taken that alone can enable Africa to escape from this situation into which it has been plunged by the constraints of history and an economic system built on inequitable foundations. These odds cannot be overcome without the active goodwill and solidarity of the entire international community. The assistance of the most advanced countries is indispensable to Africa, a land of unexploited potential, a continent experiencing acute growing pains. 254.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Per capita income is constantly decreasing, the rate of production growth is lower than the rate of population growth, the cost of debt-servicing continues to rise and the budgetary and balance-of-payment situations continue to deteriorate. Forecasts by such highly respected technical authorities as the World Bank and the Economic Commission for Africa predict a very dark future for Africa, going from a 1 per cent decrease to an infinitesimally small annual growth of 0.1 per cent in per capita income—I repeat, a 1 per cent decrease to an infinitesimally small annual growth of 0.1 per cent in per capita income. 252. Unfortunately, contingent problems accompany such structural problems.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Its most recent conference—the Fourth General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, held at Vienna from 2 to 19 August 1984—only confirmed, unfortunately, that the selfishness of the privileged countries is still very much with us. 250. Whether on the monetary, financial, commercial, industrial, or development aid level, international co-operation has come to a standstill. This situation has been a catastrophe for entire peoples. 251. The 1984 study on the world economy is clear on one point: the situation in the sub-Saharan regions of Africa is especially serious. That part of the continent is experiencing a crisis that is unfortunately accelerating and worsening.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“That kind of conference is no longer anything but a forum for false meetings, for dialogues of the deaf, or, quite simply, for the lamentable confrontation of two monologues: that of the North and that of the South. The developed countries have become less and less interested in this framework on which the developing countries had based their future. The aspirations of peoples and countries have once again met with the opposition of forces that are doing everything possible to perpetuate the unequal relations and the privileges that history gave them. 249. UNIDO is also a long way from meeting the challenge of the industrial take-off of the developing countries.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“For instance, the establishment and functioning of the United Nations, of its specialized agencies and of its operational instruments have contributed to the improvement of human well-being, to the decolonization of many countries, to the elaboration of a wide juridical system of international norms. I am ready to recognize that the co-operation between Burundi and the United Nations system has been a real source of satisfaction and hope to my Government. 247. But the United Nations system has gradually become discredited. Within it, trends have emerged that are contrary to the feelings which prevailed at its birth. There is an ever more marked lack of faith in multilateral co-operation. 248. And have not the United Nations conferences on trade and development become the almost living symbol of a world at odds with itself?”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“On the contrary, it is becoming a place for confrontation, for cruel indifference, for the sterile expression of hitherto repressed feelings, for contradictory or propaganda speeches. But, in establishing the United Nations, the international community entrusted it with the objectives of maintaining international peace and security and promoting international co-operation. Those objectives were the reflection of the sentiments of reconciliation and generosity of a world that had just emerged from the horror of war. Its sole ambition was to ensure the full development of the human being. 246. To be sure, during the almost 40 years of the Organization's existence, progress has been made and should continue to be made.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“And so it seems that the world is in the grip of a multidimensional crisis, which has tragic effects on the developing countries. Despite the great achievements of research and of scientific and technological development, which opened up prospects of unlimited progress, a large part of the world's population has no access to the fruits of those achievements. The gap between the developed world and the developing countries, between the rich and the poor, is constantly widening. 245. At the same time, the United Nations system—which was to be the framework for dialogue and joint efforts and was designed to harmonize varying positions—engenders neither cohesion nor compromise.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“As for world economic development, the situation has become even worse, for the majority of countries, it the last 12 months. Indeed, a turning inward, resulting from both selfishness and incomprehension, is seriously compromising international co-operation. The economic recovery which is spoken of in some industrialized countries is scarcely noticeable in the developing countries, which are more than ever before burdened by debt, the fall in the prices of raw materials, the trade deficit, the effects of natural disasters, and the slowing down of economic and commercial activities. The recession which has struck the developed countries has strengthened protectionism, thereby worsening the debt burden of third-world countries and their balance-of-payments difficulties. 244.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“242. With regard to peace and security, one would seek in vain any reasons for satisfaction—whether we are talking about wars, conflicts, tensions or the rights of peoples to freedom or independence in the Middle East, in the Persian Gulf, in South-East Asia; whether we are talking about the intolerable situation in southern Africa or the insecurity reigning in Central America; whether we are talking, finally, about rivalries of ideological blocs or about disarmament negotiations. The only ray of light in this rather sombre international picture is the recent initiative to resolve the situation in Chad. With all our hearts, we desire for that country so dear to our region a process of national reconciliation, unity and reconstruction. 243.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“That message by the most authoritative spokesman of our people shows that the Republic of Burundi places great hopes in international solidarity and co-operation, for which the United Nations is the best possible instrument. None the less, we must note that the era when the United Nations was established—an era when wisdom, resulting from fear, prevailed—has long since passed, and the Organization is now tending to fall apart and to lose the essence of its ideal. It seems to be lending itself to immobility, to impotence, and public opinion appears to have lost faith in it. 241. How can one assess what has happened since the last session of the Assembly without using the word "failure"? This is seriously disquieting both in regard to peace and security and in regard to world development—and yet these are the two major concerns of our time.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Recently, following presidential elections by direct universal suffrage—the first which were ever held in the history of our country and which marked the culmination of the process of the establishment of definitive democratic institutions in our political system—a solemn ceremony was held for the investiture of the President of the Republic of Burundi, Colonel Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, for a new term of office. On that occasion, Colonel Bagaza stated the following, which is quite appropriate in this forum: "We appeal to all countries throughout the world to join efforts to ensure the development of all parts of the world, to contribute to the acquisition of and respect for the freedom and independence of countries and peoples and to struggle for international peace and security." 240.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Once again I am honoured to head the delegation of Burundi in the work of the annual session of the General Assembly. I can say that I see in this not a ritual Presence but a special responsibility and a very acute awareness of the numerous serious concerns of all Member States, of regions and of the entire international community assembled here. 237. But my first duty is to tell Mr. Lusaka how gratified I am at the confidence which the General Assembly, in electing him President of this session, has shown in Zambia, a neighbouring friendly country, as well as in its distinguished President, Mr. Kenneth Kaunda. I whole-heartedly congratulate him as well as the other officers of the Assembly. 238. My delegation also is happy to welcome Brunei Darussalam. We warmly greet it as a new Member of the United Nations family. 239.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The realistic—some would say pessimistic—tone adopted by the Secretary-General in his annual report clearly suggests that, if the Member States, particularly the most powerful, do not strengthen their commitment to the attainment of the purposes of the Charter, the world will inevitably head towards ruin. We cannot allow the valuable heritage bequeathed to us by the founding fathers of the United Nations to disappear. The provisions of the Charter offer us the way to create a world where peace, justice, understanding and prosperity hold sway. Let us all work together systematically to bring that about. We shall thus discharge our greatest duty and realize the greatest dream of mankind.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Implementation of the Caracas Programme of Action remains a major requirement for the countries of the Group of 77 Subregional, regional and interregional co-operation must be strengthened, particularly in vital sectors such as food, energy, intermediate technology and scientific research. 284. In this respect, support from the international community is vital. I hope that our discussions on this important issue and on other matters that are so vital, such as the financing of science and technology and the code of conduct for multinational corporations, will produce the results that we are desperately waiting for. 285.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The statement made here by the Prime Minister of India is of fundamental importance, because as Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement she expressed the will of a hundred States which aspire to a world of dignity and prosperity, and which are prepared to negotiate. My delegation hopes that following this session a new step can be taken towards this noble objective, which is necessary for the survival of mankind. 283. One of the most important aspects of the new international economic order is the promotion of exchanges between developing countries. My Government firmly supports the conclusions reached at the Meeting at Buenos Aires and the Seventh Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held at New Delhi earlier this year.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“In this connection, it is worth recalling that during recent international gatherings dealing with economic questions the Group of 77 gave constant proof of suppleness and flexibility in its negotiations with the northern partners. The proposals in the Final Document of the Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77, entitled "The Buenos Aires Platform"," helped lay the foundations for a thorough and effective co-operation. The Final Document undefined the need to adopt at the sixth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development a concerted, sustained programme for economic recovery and the promotion of the accelerated development of the member countries of the Group. Unfortunately, the industrialized countries chose to adopt rigid positions, and the sixth session did not produce satisfactory results. 282.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“They can, however, be overcome providing there is the courage and political will to relaunch the global negotiations in keeping with resolution 34/138, adopted unanimously by the General Assembly four years ago. 280. My country believes that the international community must continue to pursue its efforts to bring about structural changes in the international economic and monetary systems. We believe that, given the interdependence of peoples, it is possible to create a new world economic order in which the interests of each country and each group are safeguarded. There is no doubt that, for example, instead of loans being made and then the repayments having to be rescheduled, in order not to worsen the debt burden, an increase in the price of commodities would partially relieve the crisis of external payments. 281.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The special situation of developing countries has dramatically worsened, particularly that of the poorest nations which have awaited in vain the implementation of specific measures adopted by the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, held in Paris in 1981. Furthermore, the weight of this debt has obliterated the hopes nurtured by certain southern countries for progress towards social and economic development for their peoples. The stagnation of international trade, the steady fall in commodity prices, the reductions in development assistance and the tendency to neglect and even denigrate multilateral economic co-operation are all negative factors likely to worsen the crisis.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Many voices, including those of authoritative speakers, to whom we pay a tribute, have once again proposed the diversion of part of the funds being spent on armaments to development, but it is time to move from words to action and to take initiatives and set examples in order to arouse the conscience of mankind. 279. As far as my Government is concerned, aside from the problems of peace and security, the development of three quarters of the human race remains the greatest challenge facing mankind. Given the gravity of the world economic situation which we are experiencing, the international community seems powerless.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Never have arms build-ups proceeded at such a pace, with entire peoples looking on impassively. The published statistics are staggering: more than $600 billion a year devoted to military expenditure compared with less than $25 billion going to development assistance. 277. The international community is entitled to expect from the States concerned progress in negotiations on disarmament. The super-Powers should take a decision on the limitation of the nuclear danger and on progressive steps to exorcise it. Renunciation of the deployment of all new weapons would be a significant step forward. 278. The beneficial impact of disarmament on the economic development and social progress of the peoples of the entire world has been clearly shown over the years in countless debates on the question within the United Nations.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Once again, the presence of foreign troops has aggravated a crisis and is disturbing the peaceful coexistence of the States in the region. The initiatives of the Contadora Group, composed of Colombia, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela, should be encouraged and continued, since the war threatening Central America would benefit nobody. 275. My delegation will consider objectively the problems threatening peace and will subscribe to proposals which would meet the vital needs of the international community. The right of peoples to self-determination must be respected and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States should not be trampled underfoot by foreign interference. 276. To speak of peace and security in a world thirsting for armaments is a paradox.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The departure of foreign troops would greatly contribute to speeding up a political settlement of the question of Afghanistan. Indeed, respect for the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and non-aligned status of Afghanistan, as well as the principle of non-intervention, are the basis for any equitable settlement of a conflict that has gone on for too long. The efforts of the Secretary-General to achieve a political settlement of the question should be encouraged. 274. The situation in Central America is very disturbing. It can never be said too often that it is necessary to follow the path of dialogue rather than that of confrontation if there is to be any real solution to the problems of the region.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Stemming from this conviction, Burundi supports the withdrawal of foreign troops from Cyprus and respect for the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and non-aligned status of that country. 271. My country asserts that all peoples threatened by division should have the chance for negotiation rather than be urged on to violence. This applies to Kampuchea, Afghanistan and Central America. 272. Tensions in Kampuchea and its environs can be resolved if there is respect for the principles of non-interference in the domestic affairs of sovereign States and the inadmissibility of the use of force to settle disputes. The withdrawal of all foreign forces from Kampuchea is necessary to facilitate the search for an overall political solution in the region. 273. The same applies to Afghanistan.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“In another part of the world, once again in Asia, and specifically in Korea, my Government's position has not changed. The solution of the Korean problem must be attained through a political settlement which, however, would be illusory without prior withdrawal of foreign troops from South Korea. Burundi is and always will be in favour of initiatives to reunify the two Koreas. It could not endorse the arbitrary and unjust partition of the Korean people. 269. Outside interference continues to be a threat to the cohesion and indeed the existence of certain States. My Government pleads for a halt to such conduct, which is harmful to peace. 270.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Sooner or later Israel must recognize the right of those 5 million people to freedom and to a homeland, just like other peoples of the world. It must find the will-power and the courage. 267. The Middle East is a troubled region, unfortunately, which is affected by more than one trouble- spot. Iran and Iraq are suffering as a result of the struggle between them, the consequences of which affect both parties. Everything has become fair in this particular war, which is threatening economies which had shown prospects of prosperity. It is time that war gave way to peace and that guns gave way to negotiations. My Government supports any initiative to halt the fighting and reconcile the two countries and we make an urgent appeal to the belligerents to end their destructive war. 268.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“However, it energetically condemns the constant recourse by Israel to aggression against neighbouring States. The purpose of that aggression is to satisfy Israel's expansionist ambitions and to attempt to liquidate the PLO, the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. There can be no real peace as long as Israel's leaders remain unconvinced that they cannot reasonably aspire to tranquillity in a troubled region. 266. In this connection, the outstanding results of the International Conference on the Question of Palestine, held recently in Geneva, offer prospects which should be exploited. At a time when the PLO showed admirable open-mindedness, those Israelis who were in favour of peace reaffirmed their opposition to the Tel Aviv policy towards the Palestinian people and the Arab populations living in Israel.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The worsening of the Palestinian problem and the conflagration in Lebanon are a serious threat to peace and security in the region and throughout the world. Thus the whole international community must set about resolving the problem in an urgent manner. 264. Once again we have evidence that until the Palestinian question has been resolved in a just and lasting fashion all States in the region will suffer. The refusal of the Israeli Government to recognize the Palestinian people's right to existence and self-determination and the denial of the PLO as the representative of the Palestinian people constitute the major obstacles to any settlement of the conflict. 265. The Government of the Republic of Burundi has always recognized the State of Israel.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“In the view of my Government and of friends of my country with which we have worked, this solution can be reached through respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Chad, through the cessation of hostilities in order to begin negotiations between the Chadians under the aegis of the OAU, through possible assistance from a neutral peace-keeping force after the departure of all foreign troops. Recent diplomatic developments provide grounds for hope that this approach is feasible, and all those who can contribute should act accordingly. That would be a great service to the people of Chad and to Africa. 263. The situation in Africa is not the only source of concern to my Government. In the Middle East the situation has never been as explosive.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“It considers that the resolution on the question of Western Sahara , adopted last June by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity, must be implemented without further delay. 262. In Chad, a country ravaged by long years of war, the international community is witnessing the tragedy of a people dogged by death and destitution. The efforts undertaken by the OAU to restore unity and peace among Chadians have been paralyzed by internal or external plans that are totally unrelated to the interest of the Chadian people, which aspires only to peace and development. The solution to this long-standing, complex question lies with the Chadians, and the Chadians alone.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The opposition of the front-line countries to the system of apartheid and to the illegal occupation of Namibia could in no circumstances justify the terror that the South African Government is cynically sowing among the inhabitants of the neighbouring countries. 260. The southern part of Africa is not the only hotbed of tension in our continent. The situations in Western Sahara and Chad remain disturbing. My Government could not be silent about the fate of the Saharan and Chadian peoples. 261. No less than all other peoples, the Saharan people is entitled to self-determination. My Government condemns any manoeuvre to halt the process of self-determination for the Saharan people, under the leadership of POLISARIO.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“His journey to South Africa last August is undeniable proof of his devotion to the cause of international peace and to the independence of the people of Namibia. 259. My Government's total support for the countries of the region, victims of South Africa's military incursions and attempts at destabilization, requires no reiteration. The unacceptable occupation of part of Angola's territory by the racist Pretoria regime's forces of aggression must be of concern to the United Nations. It is essential that the international community once again demand respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the People's Republic of Angola. It is paradoxical, to say the least, that those who are demanding the departure of Cuban troops from Angola never condemn the occupation of part of Angola's territory by South Africa.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Attempts to establish a link or a parallel between the independence of Namibia and any question alien to it, in particular the withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola, are red herrings and should deceive no one. The question of Namibia is a problem of decolonization and should be dealt with as such. In keeping with the goals and objectives of the United Nations, the Government of the Republic of Burundi firmly supports the struggle of the Namibian people, under the leadership of SWAPO, and calls for implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978) concerning the plan for the decolonization of Namibia 258. It is appropriate at this point to commend the Secretary-General for his efforts and for his courage and his determination to find a solution to the Namibian question.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The General Assembly will have to speak out once again on the problem of Namibia also. Had it not been for the intransigence, bad faith, deceitfulness and political blindness of the Pretoria regime, that problem would already have been solved. Despite countless Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, the South African Government continues its illegal occupation of Namibia, thereby perpetuating the suffering of the Namibian people. The exploitation of the inhabitants and of the wealth of Namibia—veritable plundering organized by Pretoria and its allies—bodes ill for the populations concerned and for the region as a whole if, through a sudden surge of legitimacy, justice is not re-established. 257.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The South African Government's defiance of the international community is unprecedented and requires urgent appropriate steps if the credibility and future of the United Nations are not to be compromised. 255. The black people of South Africa continue to be deprived of dignity and freedom. They are at the mercy of the Pretoria regime, which is supported by certain Members of our Organization. This support reduces the timid sanctions decreed by the United Nations to total insignificance and ineffectiveness. My Government regrets that the essential measures that should have been taken against Pretoria have so far been blocked. Nothing could reasonably or morally justify such a state of affairs. It is high time that the Security Council applied the measures provided for under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. 256.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Since the Organization was founded, the threats to peace and security have never been as serious as they are now. The Foreign Minister of Ireland quite rightly noted that over the past 20 years no fewer than 65 local wars have taken place. Hotbeds of tension and confrontation continue to spread, involving enormous destruction in terms of human life and material damage. Should one not wonder, therefore, about the future of the Organization and of mankind? 254. The explosive situation in southern Africa gets only worse. The cause lies in the institutionalized system of practiced by the illegal racist Pretoria regime. This constitutes a flagrant violation of the Charter and is a source of the instability affecting the whole sub- region. It is being perpetuated despite countless energetic condemnations by the United Nations.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We are fully aware that each of us brings to this gathering of the international community message of hope, of concern, of anxiety and of solidarity from his people. It is essential that we all be heard, even if we are not understood. 252. The approach taken by the Republic of Burundi to the set of problems being considered at this session is fully in keeping with the hopes and aspirations set forth in the Charter of the United Nations. Peace, security and international co-operation are indeed at the forefront of its concerns. My country therefore reaffirms its determination to contribute to the attainment of the goals and objectives of the United Nations. Its ambition remains to be useful to the international community, confronted by various kinds of serious challenges at this period in the history of mankind. 253.”
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“250. Lastly, may I take this opportunity to welcome to the community of nations Saint Christopher and Nevis, which has become the 158th Member of the United Nations. My delegation congratulates the people and Government of this new State on its independence and wishes them real success in their efforts to reconstruct and develop their nation. 251. The tradition has developed here at the United Nations—and it is a good one—of gathering each year to consider the state of the international community and to examine ways of dealing with the countless problems facing-it. The number and the level of the delegations present at this session reflect the interest and importance that all peoples attach to the work of the General Assembly. As far as my delegation is concerned, therefore, we have not come here just to make a speech and then to depart.”
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