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Mondjo

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1968-09-24

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1981-09-24

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1. “Colonialism is the festering sore of this century, fostering poverty and perpetuating ignorance, and Congo (Brazzaville) is therefore determined to wage war relentlessly, at the side of other progressive countries against this scourge, and against the new forms of it that are appearing here and there in our countries in what is known as the third world. 107. It is because of its African character, which forms the corner-stone of its international policy, that the Government of the Congo (Brazzaville) has never missed any opportunity of stressing the gravity of the problems involved in the liberation and development of Africa.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

2. “At home our authorities are absorbed in the task of setting the nation’s house in order and carrying out a revision of our revolutionary institutions on democratic lines. Abroad, as you know, our aim is now as it always has been, to maintain relations of friendship and co-operation with all freedom-loving and peace-loving peoples, on the basis of the most scrupulous respect for our independence. It is with this admirable aim that the Government of my country is working to promote a climate of trusting and brotherly friendship, tolerance, fruitful co-operation and peace with the other States of Africa, notably in our region of Central Africa with our sister States in the Equatorial Customs Union.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

3. “While such people may create artificial diversions so as to try and obscure the truth, we personally consider that the examples of this grave threat to peace are so numerous throughout the world that they cannot be hidden behind any smoke-screen. In Africa, Asia, the Middle East — everywhere the fires of aggression are being kindled, and unless an effort is made to settle these conflicts by peaceful means — despite the difficulties and delays involved in negotiation — these fires could become uncontrollable and lead to war. 106. The Government of the Congo (Brazzaville) is determined, despite its limited resources, to shoulder the dual burden of its national and international obligations.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

4. “The General Assembly, sad to say, is once again opening in an aura of the most justifiable pessimism, of the most understandable disillusion, and of fear prompted by the threat which is imposed on the world by the repeated acts of certain Member States, carried out with unparalleled cynicism and a supreme contempt for law and morality. Our discussions are opening in conditions that are particularly difficult for the Organization, in a world where storm clouds are continually gathering, in a world where there is mounting alarm at the repeated violation of the provisions of the Charter and of fundamental human and civic rights. There are no doubt some who are in the habit of expecting miracles who will say that we are being unduly pessimistic.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

5. “We hope and firmly believe that despite the difficulties of all kinds that Swaziland will face in the difficult process of consolidating its independence, it will make a worthy contribution to the struggle for liberation being waged by the other peoples of Africa against the last shameful citadels of a degenerate and retrograde imperialism which gives our continent daily cause for mourning. 104. We are also very happy to offer our warm congratulations to the people and Government of Equatorial Guinea. By achieving independence this sister country swells our ranks in our fight to the death against all forms of subjugation of our beloved Africa, old or new. 105.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

6. “We should like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Mr. Manescu, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Romania, who presided so impartially and efficiently throughout the difficult work of the twenty-second session, and displayed masterly control over our proceedings. 103. The admission of a new African State to the United Nations is, as it always must be, a source of satisfaction to the Government and people of the Congo (Brazzaville). We are therefore particularly nappy to offer our warmest congratulations to the Government of Swaziland, and to its valiant and industrious people.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

7. “101. At the beginning of this statement my delegation has the very pleasant duty of offering hearty congratulations to Mr. Arenales, as several previous speakers have done, on his brilliant achievement in being elected to preside over the Assembly at its present session. As the outstanding intellectual, professional and human qualities of the President have, with reason, been sufficiently lauded, there is no need for me to dwell on them again now. We sincerely hope that after a speedy recovery Mr. Arenales will again be able to take his place on this rostrum as soon as possible, as we are convinced that his impartial guidance will allow our discussions to proceed in the necessary atmosphere of calm, and perhaps even lead to enlightened solutions that are in line with our hopes. 102.”

   1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)