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first: 1985-09-24
most recent: 1989-09-24
sittings or episodes: 5
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“My Government solemnly reaffirms its dedication to the ideals of peace and justice set forth in the Charter, and we shall spare no effort to support the united Nations.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The international community must continue to lend support to the efforts of the Comorian people until its just cause triumphs. On the threshold of the last decade of the century, there are still many formidable challenges before us. Whether in the economic or the political spheres, mankind as a whole needs much imagination in confronting the host of problems it faces. Obviously, this will require greater solidarity and more equity in sharing resources and knowledge - the only conditions that can provide effective guarantees for peace in the world. To that end, our Organization should play its full part, because it remains the only bulwark against excesses and abuses that generate conflicts.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“This item is again on the General Assembly's agenda. I do not wish to anticipate the debate on the subject that will take place at a later stage. For the time being, I will merely express the profound concern of the people aid Government of Comoros at the persistence of this problem, which has existed for too long. Representatives will agree with me that the problem merits a final solution in keeping with the aspirations of the Comorian people as a whole. That is why, in a statement, the President of the Republic, Mr. Ahmed Abdallah Abderemane said he hoped "that the winds of detente blowing in international relations might influence this matter favourably". We hope that the dialogue that has been established at the level of Heads of State between France and Comoros may lead to a satisfactory solution based on law and justice.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“As regards the Iran-Iraq conflict, we welcome the cessation of war between those two countries after so many years of suffering and atrocities. We exhort them resolutely to commit themselves to a process of negotiation under the aegis of the united Nations Secretary-General, on the basis of Security Council resolution 598 (1987). My country, like all other countries of the region, reiterates its full support fear the idea of making the Indian Ocean a zone of peace, a demilitarised, nuclear-free zone. We therefore support the plan to hold, in Sri Lanka in 1990, an international conference devoted to this problem. I cannot conclude without saying something about a problem that is of great concern to the Comorian people and to the entire international community. Naturally, I am referring to the question of the Comorian island of Mayotte.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“In this regard, we support the idea of convening an international peace conference on the Middle East, with the participation of all parties concerned, including, naturally, the Palestine Liberation Organization (FIO), the sole, authentic representative of the Palestinian people. As a corollary of the Israeli-Arab conflict, the situation in Lebanon is still marked by violence and suffering. We believe it is time for Lebanon fully to regain its sovereignty, independence, national unity and territorial integrity. That is why my country supports the efforts of the international community - notably those of the Tripartite Committee - in seeking political solutions that can restore peace and achieve national reconciliation in Lebanon.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“On Cambodia, the process of dialogue in the quest for a peaceful solution should be continued. We call upon the parties concerned to demonstrate good will in order that peace may be restored to that country. On the question of the Middle East, we note with bitter disappointment that the situation is still frozen. Indeed, the Palestinian people continues to be the target of the Zionist occupier aid has been experiencing the most humiliating suffering, characterized by harsh repression, deportation, devastation of property, and the bombing of homes. We continue to affirm that there can be no just, lasting peace in the Middle East so long as the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people are not recognized and effectively exercised.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“We encourage them to continue along this path, which we believe will open up favourable prospects for the implementation of the Secretary-General's peace plan for Western Sahara. The withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan has not put an end to the conflict there - far from it. We must support the efforts of this Organization in its quest, with the parties concerned, for ways and means of restoring peace in that country. Turning to the Korean peninsula, we reiterate once again the hope that the two Koreas - North and South - will persevere, through dialogue, in their efforts towards reunification of the country. We continue to believe that the admission of the two Koreas to membership of the united Nations will be a factor for peace and stability in the region.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“It is up to the international community to make every effort to preserve these valuable achievements. In Namibia, the process towards independence and peace has seen some positive developments. It is up to this Organization to ensure that Security Council resolution 435 (1978) is implemented strictly in order that the people of Namibia may be led to national sovereignty in dignity. We reaffirm the imperative need to put an end to the horrendous system of apartheid in order to create a just, democratic, multiracial society in South Africa. On the Maghreb, we welcome the climate of detente and co-operation that the Heads of State of the region have decided to establish.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Given these circumstances, the Government of the Comoros took the decision to negotiate with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund a structural-adjustment programme to create conditions for a sounder economy. In this effort, the assistance of the international community is indispensable. I should therefore like to take this opportunity to appeal to all people of good will - bilateral and multilateral donors aid non-governmental organizations - to give us valuable assistance in the form of the financial aid necessary to support our adjustment programme. Allow me now briefly to touch upon the international political situation. We note with satisfaction that detente is almost becoming a reality, thanks to the better understanding that has led to the easing of various pockets of tension.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Naturally that was only possible with the financial assistance of the international community. To that end, a round table of donors, the first of its kind, was organized in 1984 in Moroni, our capital. That meeting made the international community aware of our difficulties and led to a thorough examination of ways and means whereby we could revitalize our young economy. Thus our country was provided with a basic infrastructure. Inter alia, the road system was gradually improved, a deep-water port was built, and an international airport provided. In addition, other measures were taken to bring about great budgetary discipline in order to improve public finances. Despite these efforts, medium-term economic prospects aid the financial situation are still matters of concern.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“This phenomenon has been made worse because of the unfavourable terms of loans for investment, which have considerably worsened the public debt and, on the other hand, a disturbing population explosion, high unemployment rates, 'and a treasury deficit, which have made the country very much dependent on foreign technical and financial assistance. In order for members better to understand the difficulties that these constraints have caused our economy, I should like to give some indication of the general state of the economy of our country. Following independence, the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros had only a rudimentary road system. This impelled the Comorian Government, under the enlightened guidance of President Ahmed Abdallah Abderemane, to establish an economic development policy to open the country to the outside world.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Clearly, this situation is particularly distressing for my country, Comoros, since it has suffered so acutely from the adverse effects of the current international economic situation. Comoros is a small country consisting of scattered islands, with a lack of natural resources, all of which has impeded our development. There are other factors that are just as serious-, such as selling our export products at a loss or their continuing depreciation, which applies to vanilla, clove, copra and perfume essences which have had to compete on world markets with synthetic products.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“From the standpoint of politics, while we welcome the fact that some conflicts are being resolved aid are on the way to relative peace, we must, on the other hand, recognize that in the economic field no meaningful progress has been made. Whereas the developed countries have managed to overcome their difficulties aid have experienced new economic and technological development prospects, it must be acknowledged that in the third world countries the tendency has been for conditions to become worse. The continued deterioration of the terms of trade has worsened the paradoxical phenomenon of the transfer of resources from the poorest countries to the richer countries.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“That is why we must remain on our guard and see to it that this dynamic process continues in the interests of mankind. Accordingly, the role of our Organization is decisive to the extent that each time conflicts cannot be peacefully resolved through dialogue, our Organization must give proper attention to such questions. In these developments, the redrawing of the international landscape presupposes compliance by all States with the united Nations Charter, bearing in mind that a group of countries, whatever its power, should not presume to be the custodial of the world or that other States should merely be bystanders.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“I also wish to take this opportunity once again to pay a well-deserved tribute to the Secretary-General, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar, for his constant constructive attitude and effective work £or international peace. Since last year a new era based on dialogue and consultation has emerged in relations between the two super-Powers. This detente can only be beneficial for world peace. It is also encouraging to note that these positive changes are gradually starting to allay the attitude of distrust that had been prevalent since the cold war. This situation is also a sign of a new language based on improved mutual understanding aid a common quest for peaceful solutions. However, the battle is far from over, since this phenomenon is not irreversible.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Sir, I should like first to convey to you, on behalf of my delegation, our heartfelt congratulations on your election to the presidency of the forty-fourth session of the General Assembly of our Organization. By electing you to that high office, the Assembly has thus paid a tribute to you, an eminent diplomat, and to your personal qualities. It has also paid a tribute to your country, Nigeria, a country friendly to my country, and to the active role it has played in the Special Committee against Apartheid. We wish you every success in discharging your new responsibilities, and you may rest assured of our full co-operation. I should like to take this opportunity also to congratulate your predecessor, Mr. Dante Caputo, whose devotion, authority and competence made the work of the previous session so orderly and positive.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“But we are not disheartened. The Comorian Government remains firmly committed to the spirit of enterprise and is determined to press on with its fight against under-development. None the less, without increased and sustained assistance from the international community, my country will be unable to meet its objectives. Therefore this year again I urgently appeal for good will on the part of all to demonstrate practical solidarity with my country by providing valuable support as called for in the relevant resolutions of the Organization. In conclusion, I wish to reaffirm the unswerving commitment of the Comorian Government and people to the United Nations system and the ideals of peace and justice it embodies.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“In particular, this has made it possible to better rationalize the functioning of the State and to sustain growth by favouring private initiative and highly productive activities. The policy of economic recovery thus begun has given rise to some noteworthy performances until 1983. As a result of the multiplier effect of the programme our country had, during that period, attained an appreciable economic growth rate and tangible improvement in teal per capita income. However, the worsening of the international environment of my country, characterized by the sharp drop in our commodity prices and the rapid expansion of debt service payments caused by the exorbitant rise in interest rates and the exchange rates of the principal currencies used on the credit market, has, since then, wiped out our own domestic efforts.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“They also include the three-fold increase in the volume of our debt service in less than three years; the intransigence of our creditors on the clearly unfavourable terms of their loans the reduction in absolute values of our export earnings; the failure of certain of our partners to meet commitments entered into at the Round Table of Donors, held in Moroni, our capital, in July 1984. Notwithstanding these numerous constraints, my Government continues to work hard to sustain growth and improve the living conditions of its people. Accordingly, it has embarked upon a programme of restructuring, particularly in the productive sectors. This has been accompanied, inter alia, by a series of measures designed to restore the health of public finances and of the para-public sector.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“These include dislocation of the international economic system characterized by a decline in the amount of capital available on favourable terms, which gives rise to inordinate growth of the debt burden in relation to the repayment capacities of the developing countries, and also an abrupt lowering of in commodity prices. My country, being an island with a small area and quite lacking in mineral resources, is confronted with major obstacles in implementing the development process in which it engaged after acquiring its independence, under the enlightened guidance of Mr, Ahmed Abdallah Abderemane, President of the Republic. The obstacles to which I have just referred include in particular lack of sales of the products that account for 90 per cent of our export earnings and lower prices for those products.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“While we can welcome the new hope prevailing in international political relations, it is nevertheless deplorable that the economic situation is more disturbing than ever. Our session is taking place at a time when the economic crisis is having an increasing impact and is greatly detrimental to the majority of the developing countries, particularly the weakest among them, commonly known as the "least developed countries". My country, the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros, which is one of those countries, is stricken particularly hard by the damaging effects of that crisis.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“However let me now point out to the Assembly that the Comorian people remain concerned by the persistence of this problem notwithstanding the open-mindedness it has always manifested and its willingness to adopt the path of dialogue and mutual agreement, in accordance with the principles of the Charter and the United Nations resolutions on the subject. Without wishing to anticipate the debate that is shortly to take place, let me take this opportunity to reaffirm once more from this rostrum that the Comorian Government and people, strengthened by the justness of their cause, will spare no effort to restore the territorial integrity of their country. The international community, for its part, faithful to the sacred principles of the Charter, is in duty bound to support them until their just cause has triumphed.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Before concluding these political remarks, let me refer again to a problem of the highest concern to the international community as a whole in the sense that it emanates from an injustice and a breach of the territorial integrity of my country, the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros, I refer, of course, to the question of the Comorian island of Mayotte. The problem is on the agenda of the Assembly for this session, because no solution has yet been found to it. Therefore we shall have an opportunity to come back to it in greater detail.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We are pleased that the parties to the conflict have taken a constructive stand, with a view to finding a solution of the problem through dialogue and mutual agreement. We encourage them to press ahead along that path and we assure them of our support in their quest for a peaceful settlement. We believe that the admission of both Koreas to this Organisation would do mud to promote a rapid solution of the problem. My country, like others of the same region, continues to be concerned by the military build-up in the Indian Ocean. For that reason we support the convening of a conference with the object of making the Indian Ocean a zone of peace is demilitarised, and denuclearised, in accordance with the Declaration contained in General Assembly resolution 2832 (XXVI).”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“My country continues to believe that there can be no lasting peace in the Middle East without the implementation of the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, particularly Security Council resolutions 252 (1968) and 338 (1973), duly taking into account the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, in particular its right to self-determination. My delegation supports the idea of an international peace conference on the Middle East with the participation of all parties concerned, obviously including the Palestine Liberation Organization as the sole and authentic representative of the Palestinian people. Another problem of equal importance is deserving of our consideration, that is, the situation prevailing in the Korean peninsula.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Thus we have been following with great interest and encouraging the process of dialogue that was recently started among a)I the parties concerned. While in some parts of the world there is hope for the restoration of peace, the Middle East region, on the other hand, does not enjoy the same relaxation of tension. The deterioration of the situation in the occupied Arab territories serves to emphasize the gravity of the danger to international peace and security. We cannot remain indifferent to the atrocious acts of terrorism perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian Arab population, which have taken the form of barbarous crimes, the despoliation of their property and the expulsion of Palestinian Arabs from their territory. It is the duty of the international community to use every means available to it to put an end to such actions.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We are gratified to note that we are moving towards a just and lasting solution of the problem of Western Sahara. In this regard, we welcome the fact that the peace plan proposed jointly by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the current Chairman of the Organization of African Unity has been accepted by the parties to the conflict. We encourage them to persevere in their efforts to achieve a lasting solution of the problem. As regards Kampuchea, it is most distressing to us that that country continues to be subject to military occupation, in spite of the General Assembly resolutions calling for the unconditional withdrawal of foreign troops. It is our belief that the people of Kampuchea is entitled to a free choice of the system of government it deems most suitable, without any external constraints.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“In the same vein, the problem o£ Namibia is also moving towards a solution. We emphatically support the diplomatic activities being carried out in that part of the world to find a peaceful solution of the problem. It is our firm belief that settlement of the Namibian question must necessarily Involve the implementation of Security Council 435 (1978). Notwithstanding such tangible progress, we still deplore the persistence in southern Africa of the odious system of apartheid, giving rise to an explosive situation that threatens the political stability of the countries of the region. My country condemns without reservation the inhuman system of apartheid and calls for its abolition, as this is the only way to restore civil peace in South Africa and political stability in that part of the continent.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“In our opinion, this is a decisive element in the quest for a peaceful settlement, which we earnestly hope for and which we trust will enable the brotherly people of Afghanistan freely to enjoy its sovereignty. It is crucially important in this regard that the process of the withdrawal of foreign troops should continue in order to eliminate any interference in the internal affairs of that country. As we refer to this problem we have in mind the thousands of Afghan refugees who have had to seek refuge in neighbouring countries, particularly in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, whose late and much lamented President, Zia Al Haa, paid with his life for his commitment to peace. We pay a tribute here to his courage and beg Allah, the all-powerful, to grant blessing and eternal peace to his soul.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We must work hard to encourage and consolidate these gains so as to meet the challenge of our age and respond to the calls for peace and justice which resound throughout the world. We welcome particularly the fact that after eight years of war, Iran and Iraq have agreed to a cease-fire and are meeting at the negotiating table under the auspices of the Secretary-General. We encourage them to press ahead with their dialogue and to show patience and tolerance so that they may arrive, in the near future, at a felicitous outcome in keeping with our hopes. The situation in Afghanistan has developed in a positive manner, as was shown by the Geneva Accords completed last April.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“It should be emphasized that the last session of the General Assembly, and in particular the third special session devoted to disarmament, opened up welcome prospects for a strengthening of multilateralism. This state of affairs is, without any doubt, due to a heightened awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet. But in particular we must acknowledge that we are indebted, above all, to the tireless efforts of the Secretary-General, Mr. Javier Pérez de Cuellar, to preserve peace in the world. Let me offer to him our most emphatic appreciation and profound support. As I have just emphasized, each of us will have noticed that confrontation is gradually yielding to a better understanding, which thus gives us hope for the gradual elimination of the tension and conflict which had characterized international relations.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Allow me first to offer to the President of the General Assembly, Mr. Dante Caputo of Argentina, on behalf of the delegation of the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros, our cordial congratulations on his election to the presidency of the forty-third session of the General Assembly. There can be no doubt that Mr. Caputo’s sound diplomatic judgement and long experience in international affairs will be exceedingly helpful to us. We regard them as a strong pledge of a successful outcome of our work. Let me take this opportunity also to pay a well-deserved tribute to his predecessor, Mr. Peter Florin of the German Democratic Republic, for the dedication and competence with which he conducted the work of the last session of the General Assembly.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We therefore make an urgent, solemn appeal to the French Government to take a decisive step, within the framework of the friendly relations that exist between our two countries, to make possible a final solution to this distressing problem. In conclusion, I reaffirm my Government's unswerving commitment to the United Nations system and its ideals and noble objectives.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Nevertheless, my Government, convinced of the justice of its cause, has not ceased its efforts to continue to assert its most legitimate rights both in international forums and at the bilateral level. Every time this question is discussed by the international community there is unanimous condemnation of this injustice and people always say that Mayotte is an integral part of the Islamic Federal Republic of Comoros. I reaffirm once again from this rostrum that the people and Government, of Comoros, because of their right and the unanimous support of the international community, are determined to fight until their just cause triumphs.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Yet, after the meeting between the delegation of the OAU and the French Prime Minister, Mr. Jacques Chirac, in June 1986, and the encouraging statements h the latter, everyone felt that something positive would finally emerge. I would recall, however, that, following that meeting and the subsequent meetings between President Abderemane and the highest French authorities, the French Government decided to withdraw from the French Parliament the Bill on the organization of a referendum in Mayotte. Finally, the French Prime Minister paid a brief visit to the Comoros in October 1986. But the situation that prevails there has not lived up to the hopes raised by all these initiatives.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Before concluding this brief review of the international situation, I wish to refer once again to a question familiar to our Organization that is a source of serious concern for my country. I mean, of course, the question of the Comorian Island of Mayotte. As the Assembly knows, this problem arose from an injustice and a flagrant violation of public international law, and has a permanent place on the agendas of all international and regional organizations. Unfortunately, no just, lasting solution has been found, and this year again there will be a special discussion 01 this matter which will give us opportunity to go into more detail on it. For the time being, I would merely state that there have been no developments since the forty-first session of the General Assembly because nothing has happened to give the matter a fresh impetus.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We call upon the parties concerned to make use, under the auspices of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the current Chairman of the OAU, of all the peaceful means at their disposal and to demonstrate wisdom and the will to attain that goal. My country, like all the other littoral States of the Indian Ocean, is concerned by the increasing reinforcement of the military presence in that region, which has been made more serious by the explosive situation in the Arab-Persian Gulf. In its desire to preserve peace and security in that area, my country has always fought for the establishment of a zone of peace, a demilitarised, denuclearised zone in the Indian Ocean, in keeping with the Declaration contained in General Assembly resolution 2832 (XXVI).”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We therefore make a solemn appeal to the two parties concerned to embark upon the course of dialogue, mutual understanding and good-neighbourliness to resolve their conflict. The interests of their respective peoples are at stake, as well as the dignity of Africa and the unity of our pan-African organization. Turning to Western Sahara, my country reiterates that it fully supports the resolutions adopted at the 18th and 19th summit meetings of the OAU. We are convinced that to secure a satisfactory and lasting solution to this problem a referendum must be organized to enable the people concerned to exercise their right to self-determination.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Faithful to the principles of peace and freedom, the Comorian Government is convinced that implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978) alone will make possible a peaceful, negotiated settlement of this problem. The situation on the Chadian-Libyan border calls for special attention. While welcoming the cease-fire, although it is fragile, between Chad and Libya, my country is very concerned about this dispute between two African countries, both members of the Organization of African unity (OAU) and the Islamic Conference. In our view, the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the charter of the OAU require that any dispute should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“In southern Africa, despite the repeated condemnations voiced by the international community, the Pretoria regime is still maintaining its inhuman policy of apartheid. This region is still the theatre of grave events that have brought about an explosive situation, thus imperilling the political stability of the countries of the region. We strongly condemn the continuing inhuman system of apartheid and sincerely call for abolition of that policy, which alone can help restore civil peace in the country and stability in that part of our continent. We note with regret that Namibia still has not regained its independence, despite the relevant resolutions of our Organization.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The suffering people of Kampuchea is entitled to choose for itself, in full freedom and without any external constraints, the kind of government it wants. The situation in the Korean peninsula remains at a standstill. Despite the statement by the two States in the North and the South on reaching an agreement, no decisive step has yet been taken towards peaceful reunification of the country. We exhort the two parties to continue to try to find a just and lasting solution to the problem, because a United Korea would be a guarantee for peace and stability In that region. We reaffirm that the admission to membership of the two Koreas in our Organization would help to promote a speedy settlement of the problem.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We have been following with keen interest the mediation efforts conducted under the auspices of the Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, but we remain deeply concerned about the continuance of this war that has already inflicted great losses on the people of that country. My country unreservedly supports the heroic struggle of that fraternal people, and we call for the immediate withdrawal of foreign forces in accordance with the relevant resolutions of our Organization. Turning to Kampuchea, that country continues to be beset by foreign military occupation, notwithstanding the resolutions of the General Assembly calling for the immediate, unconditional withdrawal of foreign troops.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The increased risk of this conflict becoming international requires increasing vigilance by the international community. That is why we welcome the efforts of our Organization, more specifically the Secretary-General. The Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros supports Security Council resolution 598 (1987) calling for an immediate cease-fire by the two warring parties. We once again appeal to them, and particularly to Iran, strictly to abide by the Security Council resolution and all the efforts made thus far to achieve the cessation of hostilities and to put an end to this war, which is both absurd and futile. Despite the resistance and bravery of the Afghan people, Afghanistan continues to suffer massacres and destruction in an undeclared war imposed upon it by a foreign Power.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“That is why the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros supports the idea of an international peace conference on the Middle East with the participation of all parties concerned, including, of course, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), the sole, authentic, legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. A corollary of the Israeli-Arab conflict, the situation in Lebanon is still marked by daily violence and suffering, to which now has been added the spectre of famine and the situation is aggravated by the permanent presence of the Zionist army of occupation. After seven years of deadly hostilities that have brought about a situation in which there can be no victors and no vanquished, the fratricidal war between Iran and Iraq continues its rampage in those countries.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Allow me now briefly to assess the international political situation. In the Middle East, Israel continues its aggression against the Arab peoples The Zionist entity refuses to accept the reality of the Palestinian people as a nation and seeks to flout its inalienable rights, with the assistance of its allies, Israel is pursuing an aggressive expansionist policy and has rejected the peaceful solutions proposed thus far. We have always supported and affirmed the view that there can be no lasting, true peace in the Middle East as long as the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people are not recognized, guaranteed and effectively exercised.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The Indian Ocean Commission, over which my country has the honour of presiding, gives the inhabitants of the area a chance to create a new economic area capable of providing for the harmonious, integrated, long-term development of our subregion. But despite our determination, because of its paltry means the Indian Ocean Commission will not be able, without significant aid, to become the indispensable tool for the growth of our economies. Apart from the generous and greatly appreciated aid given by the Commission of European Communities, no other assistance has been forthcoming to support our sub regional co-operation. Therefore, as current Chairman of the Indian Ocean Commission, I would appeal for the assistance of the international community and ask it to take an active part in financing the projects included in our programme.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“In the light of the complexity of the problems that confront our States, regional and sub regional grouping is one of the ways to reduce these difficulties. That is certainly true for my country, and it is one of the priorities of its foreign policy. That is why my Government is committed to promoting regional and sub regional co-operation. Comoros was one of the founding members of the Preferential Trade Zone, incorporating countries of eastern Africa, southern Africa and the Indian Ocean. But it is thanks to the establishment in 1984 of the Indian Ocean Commission, which includes Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion Island and Comoros, that our various peoples can now pin real hopes on the advent of a common sub regional market.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Nevertheless, the worsening of the international environment, marked by a sharp drop in commodity prices, and the great increase in debt servicing brought about by the excessive increase in interest rates in the main currencies used in the credit market have wiped out these endogenous efforts. Our Government, for its part, is firmly committed to the spirit of enterprise and is determined to continue the battle against underdevelopment. However, without sustained increased aid from the international community, our country will not be able to reach its goals. That is why I now appeal to all people of goodwill to demonstrate, in keeping with the relevant resolutions of our Organization, their active solidarity by giving us their valuable assistance.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Thus, beginning in 1979, a restructuring programme relating particularly to production sectors has been undertaken. these efforts have been accompanied by a series of measures to improve financing in the public and para-public sectors, enabling us better to rationalize State operations and support growth by promoting private initiatives and very productive endeavours. This economic recovery policy had led to much improved performance in some areas by 1983. In fact, thanks to the multiplying effects of this programme, throughout this period we have seen an overall growth in the economy of 6 per cent per annum and an annual increase of 1.7 per cent of real income per inhabitant.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We would note in particular the following the fact that the prices of our commodities, which account for more than 90 per cent of the value of our exports, have gone down; the fact that the volume of our debt servicing has increased by two and a half times in less than three years; the intransigence of our creditors with regard to the unfavourable conditions of their loans; the reduction in absolute terms of export earnings; the failure by some of our partners to respect commitments to assist our country that were undertaken at the first round table of donors, organized in Moroni, our capital, in July 19B4. Despite these many constraints, my Government continues to make great efforts to support growth and improve the living standards of our people.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)