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first: 1981-09-24
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“Barbados recognizes and supports the right of Israel to exist as a sovereign and independent State within agreed and secure boundaries, but equally Barbados recognizes and supports the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and to their own sovereign and independent State within agreed and secure boundaries. We are opposed to the use of force as a means of settling international disputes and believe that acts of aggression in the Middle East, far from enhancing the chances of a lasting peace, will only make that peace more difficult to attain. 229. The question of the territories occupied since 1967 is one of the central issues in a negotiated solution. The human settlements policy in violation of international law and runs counter to any lasting, peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Those resolutions, which have the full support of Barbados, call for the withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from occupied territories, termination of all claims and states of belligerency, acknowledgement of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of every State and of their right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries and, finally, the start of negotiations between the parties concerned. 227. Barbados recognizes the PLO as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people with the full right to participate in all deliberations on the question of Palestine. 228.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The Government of Barbados attaches great importance to the realization of a negotiated comprehensive peace in the Middle East consonant with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. In this attitude we are motivated by respect for the immutable principles of self-determination of peoples, fundamental human rights and the rule of law. We believe that the sine giver wow of peace in the Middle East is the resolution of the question of Palestine. 226. We are convinced Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), together with other recent initiatives, provide many basic elements which could be used for the negotiation of a permanent settlement of the Middle East problems.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The Organization will succeed in this only if the motives of Member States are sincere rather than tendentious, for its effectiveness depends on cooperation rather than conflict among the Member States. 223. Barbados believes that the Security Council has to regain its rightful pre-eminence in dealing with threats to international peace, breaches of the peace and acts of aggression. But we also believe that Member States have an obligation to acknowledge that pre-eminence. As long as co-operation is lacking, the commitment to peace will be elusive. 224. For decades the Security Council has been grappling with at least two intractable problems—the Middle East and southern Africa, including Namibia. We believe that given the political will on all sides solutions to those problems can be found. 225.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Too often nations, particularly in the Security Council, oppose draft resolutions because they support the interests of another country or bloc of countries rather than because of their essential merits. This makes it all the more difficult for the Council to function effectively. To enhance respect for the United Nations, therefore, we must dedicate ourselves to honesty and truth. We must align our national interests with the interests of the international community. Our resolutions should condemn and deplore when they must. They must endorse and authorize when necessary. In situations that warrant it, it will be necessary for the United Nations to investigate and recommend.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Nor has the world, in the years since 1945, succeeded in promoting the social progress and better standards of life to the extent contemplated in the Charter. 220. The Assembly, the Security Council and the other United Nations institutions have the power to influence international behaviour. We have the power collectively to legitimize those actions we favour and to frown upon those deeds of which we disapprove. But we have, in the words of the Secretary-General, "to develop an effective common approach to potential threats to international peace and security". 221. This would provide at least the moral sanction that would persuade contending States to accept the Organization's judgement. 222. Experience suggests that if consensus is not achieved than any proposed sanctions immediately become ineffective.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“This year, the Secretary-General in his report on the work of the Organization returned to the theme of the apparent ineffectiveness of the United Nations in controlling conflict and working out solutions. He quite rightly alluded to the weakening of the commitment of Member States to co-operate within the framework of the United Nations in dealing with threats to international peace and security. There are too many local wars around the globe and too many are manifestations of East-West conflict. The Charter envisaged the abandonment of war as a solution to problems, yet since 1945 millions have died as a result of war. Despite the Charter's reaffirmation of faith in fundamental human rights and in the dignity and worth of the human person, much human suffering has resulted from failure to observe those rights.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“216. Sir, I wish to congratulate Mr. Ilueca on his election to the presidency of the thirty- eighth session of the General Assembly. His long-standing association with the United Nations and his sterling contributions to its deliberations make him a fit person to guide our discussions. I hope that his tenure of office will see solutions to some of the problems that face the Organization. 217. I also want to pay a tribute to the outgoing President for the able way in which he conducted the affairs of the last session. 218. Barbados welcomes Saint Christopher and Nevis as the 158th Member of the Organization. Our long historical and cultural association makes Barbados confident that Saint Christopher and Nevis will contribute significantly to the work of the Organization. 219.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“There it reaffirms the faith of the founding nations and indeed of all mankind in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“These conditions cannot exist if the leading military Powers continue in their race to outdo each other in the stockpiling and trading of arms of frighteningly destructive power. Nor can the conditions indispensable to true peace exist where the battlefield is the ready recourse for disputing nations. Nor will the conditions of true peace exist while the millions of the North are blessed with plenty, while dehumanizing poverty and crippling underdevelopment plague the millions of the South. Nor will the conditions of true peace ever exist until the miasma of apartheid is eradicated from southern Africa. These conditions will not exist and be secure until, in word as well as in deed, we begin to live out the true meaning of the resonant exordium of the Charter of this great Organization.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Finally, let me assure the Assembly that Barbados holds the view that the Organization presents the best means for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of common ends. It already has many impressive achievements to its credit. However, it must now address other pressing needs that clamor for solution. We fully realize that the transformation of resolutions, decisions and treaties into practical action cannot be achieved except by commitment and dedicated effort by all our countries. Intellectual and moral thinking in the twentieth century has taken a huge humanitarian leap. We have come to accept that peace in our time means more than the mere cessation of war. It connotes the creation and maintenance of conditions conducive to the full development of man's physical, intellectual and spiritual attributes.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We contend that the activities of mercenaries violate international law and constitute interference in the internal affairs of other States. The activities of mercenaries result in breaches of territorial integrity, national sovereignty and independence and violate the self determination of peoples. Such activities pose a serious danger to international peace and security. Barbados is, and will continue to be, in the vanguard of those States which press for the adoption of resolutions and conventions to stamp out the recruitment, use, financing and training of mercenaries. I wish, therefore, to appeal to Member States for whom the elaboration of such a Convention would appear to create problems to present their case in a constructive manner so that solutions may be attempted.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We hope that representatives here will continue to use every method at their command to isolate South Africa politically, socially and economically. That small States are vulnerable is a truism for which ample evidence can be found in recent events, both in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans an in the Caribbean Sea. It is to the credit of organizations such as this that many more small island States have not fallen prey to the desires of somearrogant, rapacious and stronger neighboring State. We must none the less be constantly vigilant. Today, many small island States face the threat of attack, not by neighboring nations but by mercenaries soldiers of fortune, motivated by personal greed, spurred by racial intolerance, or prompted by some nation State which would fain do its own dirty work, but dare not.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“By assuming that each man has his price, they have been seeking by wealth and stealth to lure our black sportsmen to parade their skills in South Africa. The South African authorities hope thereby to strangle our sport internationally and to reduce our positions of principle on apartheid to entry. For countries such as the one I have the honor to represent, countries which flinch at tampering with personal freedoms, persuasion in matters of personal conduct and conscience is preferable to coercion. None the less, our cricketers must know that playing in South Africa will disqualify them for selection for our national team. Today I join with those solemnizing the Day of Solidarity with South African Political Prisoners in pressing for the release of Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners in South Africa.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Included in the perennial litany of woe is the yet unresolved question of Namibia. The freedom that has come to Angola, Mozambique and Zimbabwe will, it is hoped, soon come to Namibia. The writing has long been on the wall for the racist regime in Pretoria, but its obduracy persists. In desperation it continues to procrastinate by attempting to make Cuban disengagement from Angola a condition of Namibian independence. South Africa has no right whatsoever in Namibia, and should leave forthwith. A word about apartheid and sports an issue which, because of the prowess of Caribbean nations in many sporting activities, principally the game of cricket, is of more than passing interest to my country. The proponents of apartheid have no shame. They do, however, have an abundance of material resources.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Barbados recognizes the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self determination; and their latest sufferings underline the poignant need for them to have their own homeland. We also recognize and support the right of Israel to exist as a sovereign and independent State within agreed and recognized boundaries. But Barbados has always been opposed to the use of force to settle international disputes. We believe that acts of aggression in the Middle East will not enhance the chances for a lasting peace in that region. A number of elements now exist in the form of the Israeli Egyptian peace treaty, the plan of the Twelfth Arab Summit Conference and the proposals of the United States Administration, along with Security Council resolutions 242 and 338, which could be used to build a permanent and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We condemn in the most unequivocal terms the perpetrators of that dastardly slaughter of innocent men, women and children in refugee camps. It is indeed an irony of history that the tragedy of Sabra and Shatila might have been prevented by those who were themselves victims of past atrocities. We note that that barbarous act has significantly alienated support from Israel, whose soldiers were in effective control and occupation of the area where the camps were situated. This tragedy emphasizes the urgent need for more earnest efforts to be made towards a general and lasting peace in that region. In the meantime, the Government of Barbados wishes to endorse calls made by the international community for an investigation into the barbarities in Beirut.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It is only when the States Members of the United Nations carry out the decisions of the Security Council that that body will fulfil the role for which it was conceived. My Government is mindful of the efforts that the Security Council has made over the years to bring peace to the Middle East. Yet today more than ever before the continuing unstable situation there, vividly dramatized by the events in Lebanon during the past two months, threatens global peace and security. My Government believes that the withdrawal of all foreign troops from Lebanon is a necessary condition for the restoration of peace in that country. The people of Lebanon must be given a chance to seek for themselves a genuine and lasting solution to their problems. Barbados is horrified by the recent massacre of' Palestinian refugees in Beirut.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“However, far too often, as the Secretary General warns in his report, nations have avoided bringing critical problems to the attention of the Council, or on occasion have submitted them too late for that body to exercise any serious influence on their development and outcome. All members of the Council, both permanent and non permanent, have a duty to examine dispassionately and to search diligently for solutions to issues that are brought before the Council. It is regrettable that the decisions of the Council are far too frequently ignored. I believe that the legal obligation of States to adhere to resolutions and decisions of the Council would be reinforced by the moral authority of a Council that is seen to be impartial.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Barbados speaks out again, firm in the conviction that the United Nations and the Charter are the guardians of international morality and the rule of law. Since the last regular session of the General Assembly, recourse has too often been made to the use of arms to resolve conflicts between States. This trend must be condemned. My delegation once more would like to call on all nations to utilize the peaceful means for the settlement of disputes which are spelled out in Article 33 of the Charter. This leads me to the question of the Security Council. The Charter intended that that Council should have primary responsibility for international peace and security.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We hope that universal awareness of the potentially devastating consequences of the arms race will encourage efforts to bring about effective and conclusive negotiations on this issue Barbados will continue to share the related concerns of the international community on matters of security and development. If the resources released from a cutback in the arms industry were used for social and economic development, then widespread unemployment, hunger and poverty could be abated. But this can be achieved only if nations are convinced that they are serving a greater good than their own narrow interests. Barbados therefore again calls on all nations to respect the institutions they have built and to honor the undertakings they have made.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“I do not wish to reiterate here the horrifying statistics of world expenditure on arms, for, in the words of the report of the Independent Commission on Disarmament and Security Issues, under the chairmanship of Olaf Palme, now Sweden's head of Government, they have assumed a sort of deadening familiarity. Effective resolution of the disarmament issue depends primarily on East West negotiations and on the political action of the super Powers. However, all countries, large and small, must lend their voices in support of early action. It is in the common interest of all of us to avoid war. Barbados is convinced that the level of armaments will not be reduced unless hard negotiations are concluded between the super Powers and agreement reached on a mutual and balanced force reduction.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“On that day we shall reaffirm and strengthen our commitment to a more equitable sharing of the riches of the oceans. We shall, also be pledging ourselves to preserve and develop their living and nonliving resources as part of the patrimony of all peoples. Just as the international community has failed to deal successfully with the inequities of the world economy, it has also been unsuccessful with the question of disarmament. We are all aware that the failure of the Assembly at the recent special session to agree on a comprehensive programme for disarmament has caused grave disappointment. The discussions were important in so far as they provided an opportunity for all countries to focus collectively on the general disarmament process and its objectives.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Such an Authority has the potential of being a vital agency for the management of and equitable participation in the wealth of the oceans. It therefore deserves the active support of all those who recognize the right of technologically disadvantaged countries to have a fair share of the resources of our planet. We also welcome the decision of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea to have the Final Act and Convention signed in Jamaica later this year. This is most fitting, for although the political center of gravity has shifted to other areas, the Caribbean is an area of historical importance, having been a trading center in former centuries. The signing of that multifaceted Convention will have particular significance.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We are also distressed by the apparently firm intention of stronger maritime Powers to ensure that the most promising aspects of the Convention are stymied by the concerted action of the technologically advanced. It would be worse than folly to repeat the mistakes of the last century, when colonizing Powers carved up vast continental tracts of land. We live today with the legacy of those nineteenth century errors. To allow the vast expanse of the oceans and their resources to be disposed of only among the mighty however bland the contemporary approach would be to fail succeeding generations. Barbados will therefore cooperate with likeminded nations in the establishment of an effective and efficient International Sea bed Authority.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“UNDP is one such remedy, and it deserves the support of countries seeking to achieve the kind of world which we all desire. That leads me to express my country's disappointment at further evidence of the lack of concern by some countries for development initiatives. I refer to the failure of those countries to support the Convention on the Law of the Sea. Barbados participated in the long and tortuous negotiations directed towards solving the problem of the management of the resources of the sea. We expected that the principle of the common heritage of mankind would be accepted and applied. Consequently, we are saddened by the grudging reluctance with which many of the developed States have recognized the. Convention.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“And yet, at the meeting of the Governing Council in June of this year, the Administrator of the Programme produced statistical information showing that the Programme is in grave danger as a result of the declining level of its real resources. The record will show that my country, upon which the hardships of the worldwide economic recession press no less onerously than upon any other country, has not faltered in its financial support for the Programme. The reason for this continued support is that Barbados views the state of underdevelopment as one from which all countries of the world must emerge. If countries mean what they say when they lament the colossal waste resulting from ever increasing expenditure on weapons of destruction, let them without delay look to those remedies which lie nearest to hand.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Developing countries, and even some developed ones, have expressed a desire to see the present system replaced. My country would like to see the entire international community summon the necessary political will to cure the economic ills which plague all our countries. I believe that I am on safe ground when I assert that Barbados is not alone among developing countries in regarding the activities of the Organization in the sphere of technical assistance as one of the more satisfactory aspects of its work. UNDP has, without a doubt, established itself over the years as one of the most effective means for delivering technical assistance throughout the developing world.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We in Barbados think it is deplorable that the search for a solution to the fundamental economic problems of this world should be hampered by lack of action on the part of the industrialized countries. It is even sadder when one realizes that in obstructing global negotiations, those countries are frustrating endeavors to combat hunger and poverty two problems that are endemic to most of the third world and are the natural consequences of the old, unjust order. I believe that the serious obstacles to the efficient utilization of human and material resources for development are a result of the current state of international economic relations. The present economic order must be replaced by one based on equity, sovereign equality, common interests and cooperation.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Barbados supports those recommendations and is convinced that they feature in attempt to deal realistically with the economic problems facing the developing countries. We are also convinced that the United Nations has a vital role to play in the realization of the goals of development. That role may sometimes be limited merely to sensitizing public opinion, but it is important. I come now to the proposed global negotiations on international economic cooperation for development. Barbados is keenly concerned about progress towards a new international economic order. It is that concern which leads us to feel a deep sense of disappointment over the failure of efforts to open global negotiations, for which the 1981 International Meeting on Cooperation and Development at Cancun held out so much promise.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Specifically, he called for the following: first, the immediate restoration of the resources of the International Development Association to previously agreed levels and their subsequent enlargement, accompanied by a substantial increase in the resources of multilateral development institutions, particularly the World Bank, as well as the creation of an energy facility with a voluntarily subscribed equity base; secondly, the immediate resumption of Special Drawing Rights creation and the enlargement of the resources available to IMF. In addition, IMF should make a greater proportion of its resources available to the developing countries on easier terms and should consult and listen to member States when setting the terms of loans; thirdly, a significant increase in concessional development assistance, including food aid.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In this connection, we should like to draw the Assembly's attention to eminent thinkers in this field. On 8 July this year, Mr. William Demas, President of the Caribbean Development Bank, addressed the Economic and Social Council in his capacity as Chairman of the Committee for Development Planning. He pointed out a number of steps necessary for the recovery of the world economy and recommended a more imaginative use of multilateral financial institutions.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“He stated that the need for concessional resources in so called middle income countries cannot be determined by per capita gross national product alone without giving consideration to the resource endowments and the institutional capabilities within those countries. He also expressed concern about the threatened application of principles based on the new concept of maturation or graduation. That concept would imply the creation of a permanent class of middle developed countries which would never realize their full potential by achieving developed status. It is a matter of deep concern that the problems facing the economies of very small States are apparently still not well understood by those who provide bilateral and multilateral assistance.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Though it is recognized that the problems with which we are grappling are common to many developing countries, I should like here to draw special attention to the particular problems which confront very small States such as those of my sub region. A month ago the Prime Minister of Barbados addressed the joint annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Toronto. Speaking on behalf of the member Governments of the Caribbean Community, he pointed to the fact that the relative deficiency in resources and capability implicit in small size imposes greater difficulties on those States in achieving greater self reliance.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“While protectionist tendencies are predictable in today's harsh economic climate, we all know from the lessons of history and the reality of economic interdependence that, if unchecked, protectionism is at best self defeating and at worst could precipitate the very international collapse we all seek to avoid. There is also a need for international agreement on the rate of creation of new debt and on the role of private institutions, financial and otherwise, in the recovery effort. We now know that the world can never again revert to economic self management, to protectionism and to stalemate in multilateral efforts at financial and development cooperation without giving rise to the danger of international economic collapse.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Increasingly, it is being emphasized that there is a parallel between the present world economic situation and the recession of the 1930s, but I believe that there is a fundamental difference: there is today a greater understanding of the workings of the international economic system and of the need for economic cooperation. In short, narrow national interests may be attractive, but there is an overwhelming need for all of us to cooperate in order to save the world economy from further deterioration. What is needed now is international agreement on ways to stem the tide of growing protectionism.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Weakening demand for their primary products and low commodity prices have depressed the export earnings of developing countries. Increasing debt burdens have contributed to their economic difficulties. The policies so far applied have not been able to avert high levels of unemployment, widespread starvation and persistent poverty in much of the developing world. I share the view of those who are persuaded that recovery of the international economy is unlikely to be accomplished or to be lasting unless the developing countries as a group can return to a period of positive growth and prosperity.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In my address to the Assembly at the thirty sixth session I stated that the decade of the 1980s was probably the most dangerous, certainly the most critical, since the Second World War. I noted then that the world economy was in crisis and that inflation in all countries, rich and poor alike, was out of control. I regret to say that the situation has not improved. Indeed the current international economic recession is deep and pervasive. All countries, industrialized and developing, oil producing and non oil producing, are currently in a state of economic decline, with not a few on the brink of collapse. The economic backdrop against which international relations are being conducted continues to be characterized by recession, restrictive trade policies and high interest rates in the industrialized countries.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Perez de Cuellar at the head of the Organization, His first year of office has been a most distressing one in international relations and yet he has been able to rise above last year's crises and to focus in his report on the work of the Organization on the fundamental issues that must be addressed by this world body. In his report he quite rightly identifies the central problem facing the Organization as its capacity to keep the peace and serve as a forum for negotiations. He pleaded for a conscious recommitment by Governments to the Charter. My country concurs with the Secretary General's views. I wish to express the hope that we can, in our deliberations over the next three months, find effective solutions to the difficulties that he has identified. We wish him well as he guides this Organization.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Mr. President, I wish to add my congratulations to those which have already been expressed on your election to the presidency of the thirty seventh session of the General Assembly. I also wish to express my appreciation to the outgoing President, Mr. Kittani. It fell to him to preside over the Assembly at a time when it had to grapple with critical issues that threatened and indeed seriously ruptured international peace and security. Those sessions were unquestionably taxing, but as an accomplished and experienced diplomat he always rose to the occasion. We must take this opportunity to pay a tribute to the Secretary General. This is the first regular session of the General Assembly that commences with Mr.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Later in this session, we may have the pleasure of welcoming another State, the Caribbean island of Antigua. 114. These developments underline the continuing success of the United Nations in achieving solutions to seemingly intractable problems. The Government of Barbados believes the Organization has the capacity to influence world opinion for the good of all mankind. Let us together keep that faith alive.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We note with satisfaction that, after a series of negotiations between Belize, the United Kingdom and Guatemala, the terms of the resolution are being implemented and that three days ago Belize became independent and will tomorrow, we hope, become a Member of the Organization. Barbados rejoices with the people of Belize. However, there is a tinge of sadness in all this, because Belize's neighbor has not acknowledged its independence. 112. We call on all countries in the area to give general support to Belize, whose territorial integrity and sovereignty must be upheld. We hope that there will be no necessity to take any action other than the steps which have already been given full publicity. 113. Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming Vanuatu to the family.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We are extremely concerned by the recent turn of events in the Middle East, which would seem to put any hope of a reasonable solution further out of reach. It is our hope that the actors in the area, as well as the reactors from other areas, will find the magnanimity to look beyond purely narrow self-interest and work towards guaranteeing peace and security in the region. 110. At its thirty-fifth session, the Assembly adopted resolution 35/20, in which it declared that Belize should become art independent State before the conclusion of the thirty-sixth session and in which it called upon the administering Power to do whatever was necessary to ensure the effective and continued existence of an independent Belize. 111.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The General Assembly has already touched on this matter at two sessions without making any notable progress, 107. From the point of view of a small developing country, for which self-defense is difficult at the best of times, the need for ensuring combined and concerted action against mercenaries is of vital importance. I heed do no more than to cite the designs on the Commonwealth of Dominica by a group of racist adventurers, including some members of the Ku Klux Klan. 108. Barbados will continue to do all in its power to work towards the early preparation of a convention against the recruitment, use, financing and training of mercenaries and urges all concerned countries not only to join in this attempt, but to apply the spirit of the future convention even before its letter has taken shape. 109.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“I will not attempt to tell them how to end the misery of millions of black people who are held hostage and captive in the lands of their birth in Namibia and Azania. They know what should and must be done as well as anyone else and better than many. 105. The illegal and racist regime in Pretoria should not be allowed to defy further the collective decisions of the international community. I call upon this body today to end the charade, to close ranks and to move with dispatch to bring the South African Government to its senses, or to its knees, before we meet here again for the thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly. 106. Another important matter about which my Government feels very strongly is the question of mercenaries.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The Government and people of Barbados were distressed when we realized that the Springbok rugby tour of New Zealand was to proceed as planned. Our was, however, somewhat relieved by the large number of countries that not only spoke abut against the tour, out took action which was aimed at stopping it, or at least making it more difficult for it to proceed. We were particularly gratified by some of the positions adopted and the , actions taken by some of the older members of the Commonwealth and by a large number of New Zealanders themselves. 104. I will not attempt to dictate to those who have for centuries been dictating to others and have been determining the course of history is less powerful countries over the globe.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Yet now some Member States are urging, in the second year of the decade, a gradual solution of the Namibia problem, Some of these same nations are reluctant to interrupt their lucrative economic ties with South Africa and balk at imposing sanction? for fear,, they would have us believe, of hurting the African, States that have the misfortune to border on or .to. be encompassed' by South Africa. In other words, the same countries are so concerned about the welfare of the front-line States that they continue to prop up the economy of South Africa. They are so mindful of the need for democracy in Angola that they will ignore their own resolutions while continuing, to support the illegal occupation of Namibia 103.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Too many words have been spoken on the problems of apartheid and Namibia, and far too little realistic action has been taken or even attempted. Apartheid and Namibia are matters that have been the subject of debate in one form or another since the first regular session of the Assembly. They have also been subjects of consultations and discussions in the Security Council and at special conferences and meetings. 101. The General Assembly and Security Council have passed resolutions, and special conferences have formulated declarations. There is not a single delegation here that is prepared to stand up in public and defend South Africa for its adherence to the inhumane system of apartheid, or for its occupation of Namibia. Indeed, 15 years ago the United Nations declared that occupation illegal {General Assembly resolution 2145 (XXI)]. 102.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“It should be remembered that more money spent on the military increases inflation and consequently generates a reduction in foreign aid to the developing world. We ignore at our peril the nexus between the menace of the arms race and the encroaching economic, social and security crisis. 99. The five nuclear Powers, which bear special responsibility for safeguarding peace and international security, and in particular the two superPowers, should assist the United Nations to make general and complete disarmament a triumph of experience over seemingly spurious hope. 100. It saddens me to have to say that the studied avoidance of the serious and pressing problems facing the continent of Africa is nothing short of scandalous.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Today's announcement on the new round of talks on the reduction of nuclear arms gives the world a small ray of hope. The extent of the misuse of the world's resources and the contradiction between urgent human needs and tardy and reluctant responses call for no recapitulation here. It is necessary only to remind ourselves that more is spent on the means of self-extinction than is available to the poor of this world to spend on the means of survival. 98. It is a fact of life that in 1980 the two superPowers accounted for 58 per cent of world military expenditure. In collaboration with their respective allies they accounted for 80 per cent of all military budgets. Military expenditure tends to contribute to the aggravation of inflation and to adverse balance of payments problems.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)