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DA LUZ

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first: 1977-09-24
most recent: 1990-09-24
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“It is still our hope that in continuing his efforts with the parties concerned, especially with regard to Portugal, which has a special responsibility vis-a-vis the Maubere people and the international community, he will be able speedily to find ways of restoring justice and the rights of people which have been trampled upon by the invasion and occupation of the territory of East Timor by Indonesia. 360. The present international economic situation is the consequence of structural unbalances the repercussions of which have a negative effect on the economy of the developing countries, especially the least developed among them. This situation is reflected in a whole range of negative manifestations which work against the growth and economic development of all countries and increase the vulnerability of the developing countries. 361.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The most elementary rules of justice impose t n us the moral duty to co-operate in the creation of the necessary conditions for the free exercise of the right to self-determination in this territory. We would like to reaffirm our firm support for the cause of the Maubere people and its avantgarde, the FRETILIN, which has managed, at enormous sacrifice, to maintain a firm and courageous position in the face of the forces of occupation. We would like also to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for the efforts he has made to carry out the mandate given to him by the General Assembly in its resolution 37/30.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“With regard to Korea, it is our opinion that replacing the armistice agreement by a peace agreement would open the way to a negotiated solution between the parties concerned with a view to the peaceful reunification of the territory and re-establishment of the national unity of the Korean people. 359. The situation in East Timor is a typical case of a people deprived of freedom. The territory continues to be occupied by Indonesia in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and of international law. The occupation of the territory, which is an obstacle to the free exercise of the right of self-determination of the Maubere people, should be rejected by the entire international community. Many of us here have in the past experienced the situation which the fraternal people of East Timor are now going through.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Unfortunately, persistent efforts at mediation, which have taken place because of this war, have not yet achieved appreciable results. On the contrary, we see a trend towards the internationalization of the conflict, in view of the fact that it is taking place in a very sensitive region of the world. 357. We view with concern the situation that has developed recently in Central America, and we therefore support the efforts of the Contadora Group to establish conditions that will permit the people of that region to come up with the best formulas for restoring peace and promoting economic and social development. 358.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Cape Verde reaffirms its conviction that peace can be found in that region only if we take due account of the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people and only if Israel withdraws from all Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem. 355. In Lebanon, despite recent developments, there has as yet been no possibility of putting an end to the instability and violence that prevail throughout the country. We hope that the Lebanese people will succeed in overcoming that situation and return to a normal life. 356. A war between fraternal peoples continues between Iran and Iraq, the grave consequences of which are reflected in the loss of thousands of lives and the destruction of goods and property acquired with such great effort by the peoples of those countries.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Cape Verde renews its appeal to the two parties to the conflict, Morocco and the Frente P0L1SAR10 to join as soon as possible in the search for a satisfactory solution on the basis of respect for the principle of self-determination of the Saharan people. 353. With regard to Chad, we still firmly hope that the urgent need for peace for the martyred people of that country will triumph over external influences and internal dissensions, regardless of their origin or reason. Cape Verde encourages every effort under way in the African context to find understanding among the different parties to the Chad conflict. 354. The Middle East remains one of the most dangerous hotbeds of tension in the world because of the continuing bellicose and expansionist policy of the Government of Israel.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“History, none the less, also records in several regions of the world attacks upon the right to self- determination of peoples which have thus far been subject to foreign domination. 351. We would like to express our concern over the situation in other parts of our continent, especially because of the repercussions those events have on regional solidarity. 352. With regard to the situation in Western Sahara, the spirit of consensus which prevailed at the nineteenth ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity, held at Addis Ababa in June 1983, must be maintained as the only way to achieve a just solution.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The denial of their rights on the basis of race, which is the fate of most of the population of South Africa, can only get worse from day to day and lead to further violence such as that which recently brought grief to the martyred South African people. 349. We think that any measure that does not have as its aim the eradication of apartheid and the creation of institutional conditions that would guarantee equality of rights and opportunities for every South African citizen, regardless of race, should be rejected by the entire international community. 350. Decolonization will go down in history as one of the most valuable contributions of the United Nations to the building of a world of freedom and justice.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Recent developments in the situation in southern Africa can be analysed correctly only if we consider the impasse in the process of independence for Namibia and the attempts at destabilization that must be faced by the countries of the region, with resultant risks to their sovereignty and territorial integrity. 347. Nor can those developments be dissociated from the sincere desire for peace and development on the part of the peoples and Governments of the frontline countries or from their urgent economic needs, which demand action now. The developments also reflect the acute sense of responsibility that motivates the peoples and Governments of those countries. 348. We repeat our condemnation of the system, the baseness of which is repugnant to human conscience and dignity.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Given its constant concern to make its contribution in the search for negotiated political settlements to international conflicts, the Republic of Cape Verde has done everything in its power to assist interested parties in finding a just and peaceful solution leading to the independence of the Territory of Namibia on the basis of Security Council resolution 433 (1978). It is within this framework and in this spirit that the efforts that Cape Verde has made to facilitate dialogue between South Africa and SWAPO must be understood. 346.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Common sense and the need to preserve peace in the world require all countries and the international community in general to be unyielding in defending the United Nations system. 343. The fragility of international relations at present is having an impact on the African continent, worsening conflicts the solution of which must be found within a regional framework without foreign interference. Cape Verde, which is an integral part of that region, is making every effort, along with other African countries, to promote negotiated solutions to conflicts and to preserve our regional unity. 344. The situation in the southern part of the continent remains especially sensitive. With regard to Namibia, South Africa is continuing to defy the international community and United Nations decisions relating to the independence of that Territory. 345.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“It is in that context that we view with concern the present trend to abandon the United Nations as the main instrument in seeking solutions to world problems, for there can be no doubt that the Organization is the appropriate framework for joint efforts and for harmonizing the interests of all, provided we accept the implications of our interdependence. For us, a world without the United Nations would be a set-back for international morality and legality and would give licence to the strongest to rule as they pleased. 342. The survival of mankind and the acuteness of international relations at present make it incumbent upon all of us, without exception, to do everything possible to strengthen our commitment to the United Nations system.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“As the international community is preparing to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations, we think it is time to carry out an in- depth analysis of the system of international institutions. We are convinced that the United Nations constitutes the most valuable instrument for the creation of a climate of peace and co-operation among peoples. As indicated in the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization. Its role in this area, in spite of obstacles, has been crucial. Indeed, the results thus far show that the United Nations has become in today's troubled world an irreplaceable instrument for dialogue on the maintenance and strengthening of world peace. 341.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“These criticisms reflect the difficulty and complexity of the present situation and show that, in spite of the difficulties and listlessness, the process of adaptation of the United Nations to new circumstances and requirements is of concern to all those who see in the Organization the best possible, if not the only, instrument for establishing a permanent political dialogue maintaining and strengthening international peace and security. 339. Indeed, in spite of the difficulties and obstacles the United Nations faces, it has demonstrated its usefulness as an instrument available to the international community for pursuing collectively objectives; and it is through the United Nations that for the first time in history small countries have an input in the discussion of world issues. 340.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“In practice, the Security Council has been rendered incapable of meeting its responsibilities as the guardian of international peace and security. 337. Ineffectiveness in the use of institutional machinery has led to an increase in criticisms recently directed against the United Nations, stigmatizing its incapacity, often even its paralysis, in resolving the great problems facing the international community. While some of these criticisms from certain sectors are meant to denigrate the role of the United Nations and to justify activities contrary to the Organization's goals, others legitimately voice the concerns and questions of a large part of the international community about the proper functioning and effectiveness of the United Nations as an instrument for development, co-operation and international peace and security. 338.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The idea of an organized world, where war would no longer have a place, was at the root of all the declarations and all the plans developed since 1941, culminating in the San Francisco Conference. The hopes and aspirations of mankind, based on the will to avoid the catastrophe of a new war, led to the prohibition of the use of force in international relations and gave birth to the idea of a collective security system which, in turn, presupposed the renunciation of force by individual States whose protection against foreign aggression would continue to be guaranteed by the United Nations through its enforcement machinery. 336. We are witnessing a blocking of that system by the unjustifiable use of the right of veto, with the consequent bipolarization and political instability of the world.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Given such a situation—which has not been experienced since 1945 and which some have likened to real anarchy—it is becoming more evident that in today's world there can be no alternative to the policy of peaceful coexistence, detente and co-operation among States, regardless of their economic and social systems, region or geographic location. 334. Faithful to the principle of peaceful coexistence, Cape Verde has been advocating the practice of dialogue and entente as the only way to solve international conflicts, and it has been categorically and firmly rejecting the positions and attitudes of those who would build a system of international security based on strength. 335. The current crisis situation has also contributed in large measure to the weakening, and now the vulnerability, of international institutions.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The extreme gravity of the situation, which is reaching alarming proportions virtually everywhere, and its inevitable social and political consequences are threatening stability, progress and peace in the world. 333. The arms race, especially the nuclear-arms race, is ever more increasing the possibility of a nuclear confrontation. At the same time, partly as a consequence of that situation, the economic and social gap between the developing and developed countries is widening. The enormous material and human resources consumed every year by the war industry could be used to contribute significantly to alleviating the hunger and underdevelopment affecting the majority of the world's population were they put at the service of the well-being and development of peoples.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Cape Verde has been following with deep concern the systematic deterioration of the political climate and the progressive worsening of the international situation. The present climate m international relations and the recent alarming increase in tension between the major Powers have made the international political situation very precarious and disturbing. In several regions of the world we are witnessing the use of force as a means of resolving conflicts among States; military intervention and interference in the internal affairs of States are proliferating, in flagrant violation of the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations; and attacks are being made on the right of peoples to decide freely on their own socio-economic system.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“To the Secretary-General we reiterate our deep appreciation of his commitment and dedication to the promotion of the ideals of the United Nations and for the dynamism which has inspired his action. This has contributed greatly to the strengthening and the effectiveness of the United Nations. We also want to thank him for the enlightened and responsible way in which he has undertaken new initiatives for the peaceful promotion of just solutions to the problems raised by the important questions of our time. 331. Similarly, the admission of Brunei Darussalam as a Member of the United Nations is another step towards the achievement of the Organization's goal of universality. In welcoming this new Member, we are certain that our capacity for collective analysis in the search for peaceful solutions to problems will be enhanced. 332.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“His election is a cause of special satisfaction and pride for the African continent and, in particular, for Cape Verde, which maintains ties of solidarity and brotherly co-operation with his country, Zambia. We are therefore delighted to be able to assure him of the co-operation of our delegation in the fulfilment of his delicate task. 329. We should like also to convey to his predecessor, Mr. Jorge Illueca, our full appreciation and our gratitude for the capable and intelligent manner in which he guided the work of the thirty-eighth session of the General Assembly and for the sense of balance which he brought to the analysis of the questions debated by the Assembly during his term of office. 330.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“It is with great pleasure that, on behalf of the delegation of Cape Verde, I extend to Mr. Lusaka our warm congratulations on his election to the presidency of the thirty-ninth session of the General Assembly. His experience in the sphere of diplomacy and, in particular, his deep understanding of the United Nations system and his known competence are for us a guarantee that he will successfully guide the General Assembly in the conduct of its work and the discussion of the items on its agenda, some of which are extremely complex and of vital importance for the harmony of the international community and for the very survival of mankind.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Relations among peoples, based on a new concept of moral, political and legal phenomena, will be increasingly in keeping with mankind's ambitions, will make a contribution to its emancipation and will guarantee the ever-growing role of the United Nations system. In conclusion, we should like to express our hope that the work of this thirty-seventh session will fulfil the expectations of the international community, and especially of those whose right to live in freedom and dignity has been infringed.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“That fact, together with our confidence in man and in his capacity to overcome his weaknesses, give us the hope and the conviction that the international community will find ways and means of eliminating the nuclear threat, transforming the system of unjust relations which prevails today in the world, enabling the most impoverished to achieve their aspirations, and bringing peace and progress with justice. It is therefore a matter of urgency that the ability of the United Nations to take action be strengthened and that the implementation of its decisions and recommendations by all Member States be assured.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Nevertheless, we must recognize that these efforts are not sufficient, in the light of the disastrous effects of natural catastrophes, particularly in terms of the steady deterioration of the soil of a group of countries which are regarded as among the most impoverished on our planet. Consequently we are confident that the international community will not neglect to strengthen its assistance to the peoples of the Sahel, who are involved in an arduous struggle to safeguard their food and their development. Despite the deadly conflicts, endless crises and continuing supply threats afflicting mankind, we can see real progress in some areas.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“I should therefore like to take this opportunity to thank, on behalf of the Government and the people of Cape Verde, all those who continue to help relieve the heavy burden of underdevelopment inherited from the colonial period and worsened by natural catastrophes. Cape Verde attaches particular importance to the Permanent Inter-State Committee on Drought Control in the Sahel, of which the President of the Republic of Cape Verde, Mr. Aristides Pereira, is the current Chairman. The efforts of the member countries of this Committee to fight against the scourge of drought are well known to the international community.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We think that the international community should concern itself with improving the modalities of assistance, in order to facilitate disbursements and to make external aid a real support for the efforts of our peoples to transform the harsh circumstances they have to overcome. Apart from the adverse effects of the international economic situation, Cape Verde must also deal with a series of unfavorable circumstances, such as the lack of productive structures, and the existence of such natural handicaps as the fact of being an island with a mountainous terrain and, above all, drought, which this year again has left my country severely stricken and led to the loss of almost all our crops.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We see it, at the present stage of our economic and social development, as something stable, programmed and rationalized, adjusted to the imperatives, arising from the process of establishing viable productive structures for our country." It is within this framework of mutual responsibility, not to say collective responsibility, that we believe that actions to permit our people to enjoy their right to food, education, health and justice should find their proper place. Consequently Cape Verde attaches great importance to dialogue and co-operative efforts, with due respect for the choice of each of us in resolving problems connected with official development assistance which, in our view, must be predictable, guaranteed and adapted to the real needs and development options of our country.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We are sure that the people of Cape Verde alone can provide the driving force for their own progress and we are determined to take up our self-imposed task in a responsible and consistent manner. "Nevertheless, in view of the scanty means available to us for remedying our difficult economic situation, it would be impossible for us to overcome our current problems and build a viable economy without the firm and programmed support of the international community. "Accordingly, we do not perceive external aid merely as a means of alleviating the tragic burden of the colonial legacy, or mitigating the effects of recurring crises, or binding our wounds in emergencies.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Cape Verde, with the support of UNDP and pursuant to the decisions of the Paris Conference, organized a round table with its partners in development from 21 to 23 June, at Praia. This meeting helped not only to reconcile my country's needs with what its partners could offer, but also to explore procedures making possible a tangible improvement in the effectiveness of official development assistance for Cape Verde. The head of Government of the Republic of Cape Verde, in opening the discussions at the round table, established a framework for this work and described our concept of development, in the following terms: "The option of development in independence and dignity is a strictly national option.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“At that Conference the Substantial New Programme of Action for the 1980s for the Least Developed Countries was adopted. We believe that the Conference was a significant stage in the difficult process of dialogue between the countries of the North and of the South, and we welcome the objectives set forth. The achievement of those objectives will be a response to the problems facing the least developed countries, whose economic situation has deteriorated in comparison not only with the rich countries but also with the developing countries. We hope that the strengthening of selfish nationalism and the deterioration in international economic relations will not become serious obstacles to the implementation of the decisions of the Paris Conference.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Despite the complexity of the subject- matter and of the various interests involved, the text of the Convention was negotiated by consensus and is the result of the balance that proved possible among the interests of each and every one. That is why we hope that all countries will be able to sign the Final Act and, if possible, sign the Convention itself at the session of the Conference that is scheduled for December. We deplore any unilateral or multilateral initiative aimed at exploiting the resources of the sea-bed outside the framework negotiated at the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. Cape Verde belongs to the group of least developed countries, which was the subject of the Conference held last September in Paris.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We welcome the additional momentum given to this co-operation through the Caracas Programme of Action and at subsequent meetings. One year ago we expressed the wish that the last scheduled session for negotiations on the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea should really be the final one. Today, after several years of difficult negotiation, the Conference has succeeded in adopting the Convention it drafted. The adoption of the Convention by a great majority of countries is an important victory for the international community and also represents an important step towards the establishnent of a new legal regime governing the oceans. We believe that the Convention protects the interests of all countries and represents an instrument of justice, peace, development and co-operation among States.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We should like to stress particularly the relative decline in the level of contributions to financial institutions within the United Nations system, especially UNDP, an agency that makes an important contribution to developing countries. In this regard we would recall the recent appeal made in the Final Declaration of the Foreign Ministers of the Group of 77 on the imperative need to make a firm start on the strengthening of multilateral economic co-operation. Economic co-operation among developing countries is an important factor in international economic relations. This co-operation, which cannot be viewed as an alternative to North-South co-operation, was strengthened by the meetings in Arusha, Buenos Aires and, most recently, Caracas.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The wish of the developing countries to start global negotiations in accordance with General Assembly resolution 34/138, which was adopted by consensus, stems from the fact that for them these negotiations are by no means futile initiatives. On the contrary, they have to be reflected in tangible results, in an improvement of their standard of living, particularly with regard to food, health, education and culture and the restructuring of international economic relations. Recently we had occasion to note with great concern the undermining of the conditions for the realization of the objectives of international economic cooperation for development.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Furthermore this fails to take account of the fact that collective security can be achieved only through an adequate response to the unjust situation created by current international economic relations and the persistence of a framework of economic relations dating from colonial times. No one can remain indifferent to the international economic crisis—certainly not those who are suffering most severely from its effects and whose development has been severely thwarted by this crisis. That is why we note with apprehension the delay in opening global negotiations and implementing the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Inflation, high interest rates, protectionism, unemployment, the reduction and indeed the dislocation of economic growth and economic activities are all factors that have a dangerous impact on developing countries. Although the present situation entails a serious risk of driving the international economic system towards uncontrollable imbalance, there are some who see in this an additional reason not to embark on genuine negotiations, sartorially or globally, with the developing countries and thus disregard the interdependence of the economies of the North and the South.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The various elements of the international situation are so closely interconnected that a realistic analysis of the present situation must be global in nature. In any ease, the concept of peace cannot possibly be dissociated from the equality of nations, the independence and sovereignty of all States and the right to the social and economic development of the world's peoples. We cannot claim to be working for peace in the world as long as there are people living under subhuman conditions. It is in this context that we wish to express our concern at the evolution of the international economic situation marked by a generalized crisis which further exacerbates the present injustice of the international economic order.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“If they are to be lasting, international peace and security cannot be built upon the accumulation of arms; nor can they be maintained through the precarious balance of deterrence or doctrines based on strategic supremacy. We continue to believe that the creation of conditions favorable to disarmament and the strengthening of peaceful coexistence, together with a global development effort, are the key to the collective security of the world. Cape Verde, whose foreign policy is based on non-alignment, will continue to work for the implementation of the principles proclaimed by the United Nations, an essential task of the present time that is the responsibility and indeed the duty of all States represented here.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Indeed the Programme of Action contained in the Final Document of the Tenth Special Session of the General Assembly remains largely unimplemented. Although some progress has been achieved in negotiations, we cannot but note that the arms race, and in particular the nuclear arms race, has assumed dangerous proportions, and military expenditures have increased considerably. We subscribe whole-heartedly to the conclusions of the twelfth special session on disarmament and support the comprehensive programme of disarmament drafted by the General Assembly at that session, which constitutes an important step towards general and complete disarmament under international control.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We believe that these conditions must be met if the peaceful reunification of Korea is to be achieved and true national unity established. In Central America there continue to persist alarming situations which contradict the most elementary norms of international law and constitute defiance of the objectives of the Charter. The arms race, which is reactivating the policy of confrontation and tension, and which engendered the cold war, is undermining the principles laid down in the Charter and its noble ideals of peace, justice and progress. At its twelfth special session the General Assembly found that the development of the situation since 1978 had not met the hopes aroused at its tenth special session.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The situation in the Indian Ocean region continues to arouse the greatest concern, particularly among the coastal countries. Everything possible should be done within the United Nations to transform the Indian Ocean into a zone of peace, in keeping with the aspirations of these countries and the wishes of the international community at large. Similarly, the heroic Korean people has been persevering in its efforts to bring about the peaceful reunification of its country. To ensure the exercise of this legitimate right concrete measures must be taken, in accordance with the principles and recommendations of the non-aligned movement, in particular those concerning the replacement of the armistice agreement by a peace agreement, non-interference in internal affairs and the complete withdrawal of foreign troops from Korean territory.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The international community should not tolerate a situation in which selfish interests and agreements replace honor, morality and law, thus denying by force of arms the political and cultural identity of a whole people which has proved that it is ready to make the supreme sacrifice to liberate its homeland. The persistence of other crisis situations in the world in no way contributes to the attainment of the noble goals of the Organization in Cyprus, we still await a solution which would preserve the rights of the two communities and the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of that non-aligned country. In Afghanistan, respect for the right of the Afghan people freely to choose its own destiny should promote the restoration of stability and permit that people to continue its work of building a prosperous society.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We remain convinced that the international community cannot tolerate a situation in which the politics of accommodation is raised to the status of law, and will assist the heroic people of East Timor in its struggle for self- determination and independence, under the leadership of the Frente Revolucionaria de Timor Leste Independente, its sole legitimate representative. The international community, and in particular Portugal, as administering Power, should continue their efforts to mobilize all possible resources to ensure that the Indonesian occupation forces withdraw immediately from the Territory of East Timor.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Through their heroism and their sense of dignity they have increased the stature of the Arab nation and proved, with the blood of its martyrs, t'<at peace in this region will be possible only when the Palestinian people are able to exercise their inalienable national rights, including the right to establish their own State. The United Nations, in keeping with the initiatives of the non-aligned movement and the Organization of the Islamic Conference in particular, should persist in its efforts to put an end to the Iraqi-Iranian war, promote the establishment of peace and bring stability to this area. Similarly, in South-East Asia, efforts must be made to establish a climate of peace and good-neighborliness. In East Timor the occupying Power has not succeeded in stifling the aspirations of the Maubere people to independence and dignity.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Over the past few months we have witnessed unprecedented exacerbation of the Middle East crisis because of the aggression against and occupation of Lebanese territory, as well as the massacre of civilians carried out by Israeli troops in a vain attempt to drown the Palestinian people in blood and crush their heroic resistance. We reaffirm our conviction that it will be possible to reach a final solution only when Israel withdraws from all the Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem, and with the participation of the PLO, the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, on an equal footing with all the otherparties concerned, in all negotiations on the solution of the Middle East problem. We wish to pay a sincere tribute to the progressive forces in Lebanon and the freedom fighters of the PLO.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“For small countries like my own whose military capacity is merely symbolic compared with the vast destructive power accumulated by the great Powers, the effectiveness of and strict respect for international law and United Nations decisions are of vital importance, because our survival depends on recourse to dialogue to resolve conflicts between States. In this sense, and in keeping with the concern expressed by the Secretary-General in his report, my Government supports all initiatives designed to strengthen the effectiveness of the United Nations, which is the forum par for concerted work and collective action for the maintenance of peace and security.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The United Nations and the principles on which it is founded are the fruit of the undeniable moral progress of mankind and therefore provide the appropriate and reliable framework for the just solutions of the conflicts which plague us. The Secretary-General, in the thorough and courageous report on the work of the Organization, devoted a large part of his text to an assessment of the functioning of the Organization and the denunciation of situations and attitudes which reduce its effectiveness. His analysis should give considerable food for thought to all Member States which believe in the unique and irreplaceable role of the United Nations in the defense and promotion of international peace and security.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The problems that must be confronted by the OAU have a varying impact, but they also have an effect on the collective security of mankind and on other international organizations, including the United Nations itself. We note with apprehension the undesirable tendency to relegate the United Nations to a secondary role in the resolution of conflicts and when it is a matter of defusing tensions which endanger world peace and security. Indeed, the resolutions and recommendations of the supreme organs of the Organization have been systematically ignored; instead, what we have seen are accomplished and the use of force. Acts of this kind impede the just and final settlement of conflicts by keeping them latent, and this in turn makes them chronic and periodically explosive.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The paralysis of and the explosive situation in the OAU are reflections of the deliberate offensive undertaken by forces which are counting on splitting Africa and thus weakening it, with the obvious goal of consolidating foreign interest in the continent, strengthening the apartheid regime and impeding the consolidation of the independence of African States. However, we are convinced that the moves at present being undertaken will bring about a resumption of dialogue and the beginnings of a solution which would preserve the cohesiveness and effectiveness of our continental organization, because the survival of the OAU is without any doubt of capital importance for all the African States and peoples.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)