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MALMIERCA PEOLI

lines on the record: 349
first: 1977-09-24
most recent: 1991-09-24
sittings or episodes: 7
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“We support the spirit and proposals of the Contadora Group to find a political solution based on respect for the sovereignty of peoples and on non-intervention in the internal affairs of States. Indeed, we wish to draw attention to the fact that a political solution in Central America cannot be achieved unless a peaceful solution is found to the existing situation in El Salvador. 159. The problem in El Salvador today constitutes the crux of the regional conflict. The present state of insurgency in El Salvador is rooted in the centuries-old exploitation by colonialism, neo-colonialism and imperialism. Under the able leadership of their legitimate representative, the FMLN-FDR, the people are waging a tenacious fight against the genocidal regime already marked by infamy and ignominy. 160.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Cuba advocates a proper and honourable solution based on mutual commitments. Neither intimidation, force of arms, blackmail, pressure, nor a vain hope of surrender and concessions will pave the way to a lasting and stable solution. A solution based on the bludgeon and on contempt for the most fundamental principles cannot be imposed on Nicaragua, nor can an unfavourable outcome of the conflict be imposed on the Salvadorian revolutionaries. Methods which ignore, evade or damage the primary interests of the Salvadorian revolutionary movement cannot be applied, nor can Nicaraguan interests be ignored. 157. Peace cannot be achieved or coexistence and security in the region activated on the basis of forcing one of the parties to suffer humiliation. 158.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Our President, Fidel Castro, was unquestionably right when he recently said that A truly revolutionary and patriotic people may be physically wiped from the face of the earth, but it can never be conquered . 155. History has also shown that fire will be met with fire, violence with violence, and that nothing and no one will be able to retard the progress of peoples towards their legitimate and true independence. Nevertheless, this is not the only road that our people are obliged to travel, nor is this always the price that they must necessarily pay for their freedom. 156. I wish to avail myself of the opportunity offered by my presence at this important international forum to reiterate on behalf of our Government and people Cuba's positions with respect to the Central American situation.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“A war of larger dimensions in Central America would only add pain to pain and misery to poverty, but it will never mean victory for the imperialists. We therefore support the request that the General Assembly at its thirty-eighth session devote special attention to the question of Central America—threats to peace, sovereignty and the exercise by the Central American peoples of the right to self-determination and peace initiatives , as stated by the Co-ordinator of the Junta of the Government of National Reconstruction, commander of the revolution Daniel Ortega Saavedra, in his address to the Assembly . 154. History shows us that in the long run force has never been able to prevent the triumph of freedom, social justice and sovereignty of the peoples.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Under the feeble pretext of preserving the third border , they are sliding down a slope that will plunge them into a quagmire, but what else can be expected of those who still think in terms of spheres of influence and endorse the feasibility of a limited nuclear war ? Obsessed with creating a climate of terror and insecurity in Nicaragua in order to destroy the revolution and attack the national liberation movement in the area, the Reagan Administration may reproduce a new Viet Nam in America itself. 152. Peace-loving governments, the peoples of the world and those forces that struggle for international security and peaceful coexistence are called upon to make every effort to prevent the intensification and spread of this conflagration. 153.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Furthermore, the United States has more than a thousand experts in Honduras, of whom 950 form the logistical support contingent of Palmerola Air Base at Comayagua, in the centre of the country. 150. In the same way, Guatemala is becoming a possible springboard for Yankee military intervention in the area. United States and Israeli military aid to Guatemala is destined to strengthen the army in its effort to annihilate the Guatemalan revolutionary movement and to prepare it for the eventual intervention in El Salvador and Nicaragua. 151. American Government circles are obsessed with the idea that the imposition of a military solution to the conflict in Central America is possible and advisable.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Honduras finds itself under virtual United States military occupation, illustrated by the adoption of decisions on the entry and presence of United States troops in that country, without the so-called Honduran President or Congress being informed. The Green Berets are running a Honduran army infantry centre under construction in the Pacific port of San Lorenzo. In addition, 600 members of the Corps of Engineers and Marines are engaged in the construction of new facilities, including a landing strip near the Nicaraguan border. In mid-September 1,000 new Salvadorian soldiers reached Tegucigalpa en route to the United States base at Puerto Castilla on the Honduran Atlantic coast. Previously 1,200 were trained at the Regional Military Training and Security Centre.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Thousands of former Somozist guards, drilled, trained and advised by American officers, are harassing the sacred soil of Sandino's land, cruelly assassinating the civilian population. Time and again they penetrate Nicaraguan territory and are repeatedly beaten back by the armed forces and Sandinist militias, fleeing terrified to the sanctuary provided by the immunity of the Honduran border. The Sandinist combatants have not allowed themselves to be dragged into a provocation and have respected the borders of their neighbours with the conscientiousness and zeal with which they would want their own respected. 149.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Under the pretext of joint military manoeuvres with other countries of the area, the duration of which has no parallel in history, the United States Government is attempting to create an intimidating situation which constitutes a real and dangerous intervention in the area and irrefutable proof of its aggressive militarist policy. Such an interventionist step taken by the United States under the pretext of military manoeuvres reminds us of the criminal actions of the military forces of that Power in the Lebanese conflict. 147. Nicaragua finds itself virtually blockaded, surrounded by military bases, troops, ships—including aircraft carriers from the Mediterranean—and fighter planes. 148. At this moment an unabashed and virulent aggression is being launched against Nicaragua from bases in Honduran territory.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“At the beginning of September it proposed the installation of a new Government, representative of all forces, which would be responsible for bringing about the conditions required to advance a comprehensive process of political solutions to the Salvadorian conflict. 145. Cuba also promptly and clearly responded to the summons by the presidents of the Contadora Group and let it be known that it unhesitatingly supports the efforts to bring about a just and negotiated settlement of the problems in Central America. 146. The United States, for its part, continued its brutal escalation clearly designed to destroy the Nicaraguan revolution, dismember the Salvadorian revolutionary movement and safeguard its full imperialist domination in the region.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“At its summit meeting at Cancun last July, the Contadora Group- made up of Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and Panama— appealed to the Central American countries, as well as to the United States and Cuba, for co-operation and support in the quest for a political solution. 143. Nicaragua immediately responded to that appeal with a six-point programme, which includes its readiness to initiate multilateral negotiations in the presence of the Contadora Group and to sign a non-aggression pact with Honduras, and its willingness to reach an agreement regarding El Salvador that would include the cessation of all arms supplies to both sides. 144. The Farabundo Marti Front for National Liberation—Revolutionary Democratic Front reiterated its readiness to seek, through dialogue, channels of negotiation which would lead to peace in El Salvador.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We salute the stoic and dauntless fighters of South Africa led by the ANC. We salute all the front-line States, which are resisting with determination the pressures, threats and attacks of the racists and imperialists. We salute the Arab States, permanent victims of imperialist and Zionist aggression. We salute the determined people of Libya, who face the threats and provocations of imperialism with serenity and resolve. 141. The current state of affairs in Central America has mobilized broad sectors of world public opinion. The ever-increasing concern over an irreversible escalation on the part of the United States is fully grounded. 142. The countries of the Contadora Group have made enormous efforts in the quest for a negotiated settlement of the explosive situation in that region.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Cuba wishes to repeat once again its appeal to the Governments of Iraq and Iran to end the war that for more than three years has been inflicting enormous loss of life and of all kinds of resources on their peoples and that constitutes a threat to international peace and security. 140. We salute all peoples who, in other continents, are also struggling for their independence against imperialism and reaction. We salute the brave Saharan fighters for their legitimate right to live in peace and to occupy their rightful place among the independent States. We salute our dear Palestinian friends who, rallying around the PLO, their sole and legitimate representative, firmly hold high the banner of their just struggle. We salute the brave patriots of Namibia under the leadership of SWAPO, their sole and legitimate representative.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The Cuban delegation renews its support for the just cause of the People's Democratic Republic of Korea in its search for the peaceful reunification of that country and calls for an end to interference in its internal affairs and the withdrawal of the interventionist United States forces from the south of the Korean peninsula. 138. We support the aspiration of the Comoros to recover its sovereignty over Mayotte. We support the restitution to Madagascar of its rights over the Malagasy Islands of Glorieuses, Juan de Nova, Europa and Bassas da India, and the just demand of Mauritius to recover the island of Diego Garcia. We support the sustained efforts of the people of Cyprus to preserve its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity in a united and non-aligned republic. 139.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We also salute all the peoples of the southern part of the Americas who are struggling for democratic freedom and for an end to repression and oppression in their countries. 136. We salute the efforts to guarantee peace and stability in South-East Asia, and we urge continued efforts to achieve that important goal. A spirit of mutual understanding and respect conducive to a climate of security must prevail in the region of South-West Asia also, and efforts to pursue a constructive dialogue between the parties in conflict must also be continued. 137.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“In accordance with its position of support for a negotiated solution of conflicts, and within that framework, Cuba is in favour of a peaceful solution of the border disputes between Guyana and Venezuela. Similarly, we hope that, in conformity with the General Assembly's resolutions, negotiations can be started immediately between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Argentine Republic to restore the Malvinas, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands to Argentina. We also express our deep concern over the British Government's decision to build a military base in the Malvinas, which not only hinders negotiations on the decolonization of the islands but also adds unnecessary tensions to the region. We salute the valiant Chilean people who are today unanimously rising up against fascist tyranny.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The Cuban delegation reiterates its unflagging support for the inalienable right of the fraternal people of Puerto Rico to self-determination and independence. On some not-too-distant day, Puerto Rico, freed from colonial ties, will join the group of independent and sovereign countries and, as such, will occupy its proper seat in this world Organization. 135. We also support the aspirations of the Government and people of Panama in their struggle for the fulfilment of the Canal treaties. We support the historic and just demand of Bolivia to regain access to the sea. We support the independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment of Belize.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“From this forum of nations the Cuban people salute the Sandinist soldiers who defend with honour the sacred soil of their land; the Salvadoran fighters who with exemplary courage confront imperialist Power, displaying an extraordinary fighting capacity; the Guatemalan patriots struggling for more than 20 years against the genocidal regime imposed by the United States since 1954; the heroic and brave people of Grenada who face with determination all imperialist attempts to subvert their internal order and halt the powerful development of their revolutionary process. We also ratify our solidarity with Suriname, which is still being subjected to many destabilizing acts of aggression by the United States to frustrate the process of social change and national liberation that has begun in that country. 134.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Our word of encouragement, our friendly hand, our active solidarity, our fraternal warmth will never be lacking for all those, whether in Government or in opposition, whether in power or in the struggle against oppression, who confront the joint forces of reaction, colonialism, neo-colonialism, racism—including zionism—apartheid and imperialism. 133.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Consequently, the talks designed to lead to their speedy implementation must be given momentum and direction so that they can begin in 1984 in a comprehensive, interrelated and coherent manner, in keeping with the proposals of the Seventh Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries. 132. Cuba's positions of principle on the most urgent, serious and important problems of international relations are known. On every occasion the voice of our people has been clear in one way or another. Fighters for freedom and independence in any part of the world have never lacked our word of encouragement. Those who face oppression, discrimination and exploitation have never lacked our most active solidarity. Those who uphold the highest ideals of their peoples have never lacked the ready warmth of the Cuban revolution.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“In short, we are witnessing the lowest point in international co-operation: economic co-operation is deteriorating daily, as are the prices of the main exports of our underdeveloped countries. For this reason, just as we must devote ourselves to the search for solutions to the world economic crisis, we must also devote all of our efforts towards rapidly overcoming the crisis in international economic co-operation. 131. The global negotiations continue to be the most important question before the General Assembly in the sphere of international economic negotiations.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The proceedings and results of the important international meetings held this year have shown the determination of the underdeveloped countries to find solutions likely to reactivate the international process of economic co-operation. Regrettably, the reactions of the industrialized capitalist countries to their proposals have not permitted the resumption of a truly significant process of international economic negotiations aimed at restructuring international economic relations to provide for the effective establishment of a new international economic order, or, in the shorter term, taking measures immediately for the solution of the most urgent economic problems of the so-called third world.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The reduction in real terms of the transfer of resources for development; the unprecedented and increasing foreign debt, for which there seems to be no likelihood of a reasonable short-term remedy; the even greater deterioration in the terms of trade; monetary instability; the transnational corporations' activities and plundering; and the growing difficulties faced by underdeveloped countries in gaining access to sources of funds, food and technology continue to characterize the present state of international economic relations. Only the genuine restructuring of these relations, without unnecessary delay and through a comprehensive process of co-operation, can provide a true long-term solution of these serious and potentially dangerous problems facing the world today. 130.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Its successful seventh summit conference was a new step forward in terms of unity and cohesion and made a contribution through its decisions to the achievement of those goals. 129. On the other hand, the economic crisis which in recent years has severely affected the economies of the capitalist world continues to make its effects felt increasingly in the countries of the so-called third world.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“As part of these efforts we include support for the United Nations and for the activities of the Secretary- General. It is well known that those who work against peace do not conceal their contempt for the Organization. We believe that the highest priority should be given to continuing action to attain the principles and objectives of the Charter and to strengthen the broadest international co-operation within the framework of the United Nations. 128. The Movement of Non-Aligned Countries is striving for peace and development and for the elimination of colonialism, neo-colonialism, imperialism, Zionism, racism, apartheid and every form of exploitation and domination.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“To this act of provocation against the respected representative of one of the permanent members of the Security Council they have added proof of their disregard of their obligations as the United Nations host country. 124. If peaceful existence on our planet is to be achieved it is of paramount importance that the international situation be improved by eliminating current insecurities and restoring a climate of trust and detente in international relations. 125. The peoples demand an end to the arms race and the abandonment of the philosophy of military supremacy and the endless accumulation of weapons, which can lead only to the peace of the graveyard. 126. Today, perhaps more than ever before, mankind demands that decisions be made and agreements adopted which will pave the way to security, peace and development. 127.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“122. We believe that collective international measures should be taken to prevent tragedies such as this. We are all duty-bound to adopt codes of conduct forbidding the employment of civil aircraft in espionage activities. The use of incidents of this kind further to foment international hatred, justify armament and aggression and create a climate conducive to war rather than peace is wholly unacceptable. 123. The latest in the long list of provocative actions undertaken by the United States Government against the Soviet Union, using the South Korean aircraft incident as a pretext, is the preventing of the Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union from participating in this session of the General Assembly.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Those who are against solving the problems of Central America through negotiated non-military solutions and whose brutal international policy supports the Salvadorian regime which has caused tens of thousands of deaths among the civilian population of El Salvador in recent years; those who see fit to disrupt the process of social change in Nicaragua, even if to do this they must carry out direct or indirect military intervention against that country; those who trained, instigated and supported the individuals who then committed a barbarous act of sabotage against a Cuban civilian aircraft over Barbados; those who stood by in silent complicity when, in February 1973, Israel shot down a Libyan passenger aircraft, causing 108 deaths, over Egyptian territory occupied by force; those who encouraged the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and must share responsibility for the genocidal acts which, a little over a year ago, left thousands dead in the Palestinian camps of Sabra and Shatila; those who support the South African racists in their illegal occupation of Namibia and their aggression against Angola and the front-line States, which have cost tens of thousands of lives; those whose spy-planes have been flying over Cuban territory for many years, shamelessly and openly violating our airspace, using first the U-2 aircraft and now the more sophisticated SR-71, flying provocatively over the whole island and trying in vain to frighten our people; those who do not even reply to the notes of protest sent by our Government, the most recent of which was in September this year—those it is who now hypocritically rend their garments and accuse the Soviet Union of an act whose roots lie in the international tension which they themselves create and in an act of provocation in which a commercial aircraft was used without any qualms and innocent people were sacrificed.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“There is no doubt that it was mistaken for one of those spy-planes which are constantly probing the borders of the Soviet Union in that zone. 120. This tragedy, about which no one can think without grief and sorrow, has been used by President Reagan and his Administration as a means of fanning international hatred and enmity and justifying the arms race and their aggressive war-mongering policies. 121.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The tragic incident of the South Korean aircraft which was sent off without any qualms to commit an act of indescribable provocation falls within the framework of the attempts to exacerbate tensions. 119. The international community is faced with the tragic case of an aircraft which violated Soviet airspace and remained for a long time over Soviet territory, ignoring the warnings issued in accordance with international guidelines, and for that reason was brought down, with the regrettable loss of 269 lives. It became known later that this was a civilian aircraft which had strayed from its normal course. We are certain that Soviet military aviation would never have fired on that aircraft, even if it was on an espionage mission, had they realized that it was a civilian airplane carrying passengers.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The States members of the Movement of Non- Aligned Countries, meeting recently at New Delhi at the Seventh Conference of Heads of State or Government, firmly reiterated the demand of the entire international community that the arms race be halted and that disarmament agreements aimed at establishing a climate of peace embracing all regions and benefiting all peoples be adopted. 117. The will for peace of the socialist countries is an unquestionable fact, made evident by various initiatives and at times by unilateral arms limitation measures, which, as everyone knows, are only rejected by the United States, when they are not simply ignored. 118. While the world yearns for peace, the United States is moving towards war.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The ground on which we stand and the seas that surround us are no longer enough for the United States. It is now dangerously aiming at outer space, sending up space weaponry with which it dreams of imposing its supremacy, power and law on the whole world. 114. We must pool our efforts to defend the first right of mankind: the right to live. 115. It is necessary to strive to ease the present climate of tension and not to despair in the search for ways and means leading to agreements which, on the basis of parity and equal security, would contribute to the limitation and subsequent reduction of the levels of weapons, particularly nuclear weapons. 116.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“This decision constitutes an extremely dangerous, adventurist and grave step which threatens to bring the world to the brink of war. 112. Those of us who follow attentively and anxiously the development of negotiations being conducted on that subject at Geneva clearly assess the delaying tactics on the part of the United States, which, juggling deceitful options for propaganda purposes, vainly pursues unilateral concessions which would enable it to obtain advantages and establish its military superiority, thus upsetting the present balance. The international community represented at the United Nations must, as a matter of urgency, demand seriously and responsibly the results it expects from Geneva and save the old continent of Europe from the serious threat that hovers over it. 113.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The United States Government refuses to commit itself not to be the first to use nuclear weapons; it does not accept the offer of a mutual freeze of existing nuclear arsenals, nor of their qualitative and quantitative development; it turns a deaf ear to the establishment of a moratorium on nuclear-weapon tests; it develops and produces lethal binary chemical weapons; it develops the neutron bomb; it reinforces old silos to deploy the aggressive strategic MX missiles—all of which is done without abandoning the continuous build-up of its submarines, ships, aircraft, tanks, guns and other instruments of aggression and destruction. 111. NATO'S United States-inspired plans to install 572 medium-range missiles in Europe are particularly serious.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Reagan and his advisers to enjoy the destructive potential of the United States with all its weapons—nuclear or other—nor is it enough for them to extend the threatening language of weapons to other areas of our natural habitat. They are not at all interested in considering the wishes of other peoples when they station nuclear weapons and delivery systems in their territories to launch attacks on neighbouring borders, thus exposing them to a devastating riposte. 110.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“It unilaterally interrupts important negotiations on specific questions, while blocking others it cannot stop because of the high political price attached to them; and at the same time it does everything possible to stifle the work of the international organ of negotiation, the Committee on Disarmament. 108. We must add that besides dashing the hopes embodied in the SALT II agreements, an attempt is now being made to destroy the limited legal order thus far achieved on the question of disarmament by alleging false violations or breaches of promise or the fallacious intention of strengthening them with new provisions regarding verification. 109. It is not enough for Mr.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“For our part, we are fully aware of the fact that, notwithstanding the decisive role played by the international community and the peace movement throughout the world, the greatest responsibility for adopting disarmament measures ultimately rests with the nuclear Powers. Essentially, however, the main responsibility rests with the two mightiest Powers—and we all know exactly who complicates the dangerous present situation and prevents its being overcome. 107. The Government of the United States, dragging along its allies in NATO, considerably increases its war budget, extending the arms race to new horizons.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“For this reason, I believe we all agree that once again, but with greater courage and dedication, we must endeavour to ensure that our deliberations and subsequent decisions lead to progress in the complicated and difficult process of disarmament and to the strengthening of the peace and security which our peoples demand in order to devote themselves to the noble effort of economic and social development. 105. Imperialist intransigence and the Reagan Administration's zest for supremacy and power, which is expressed on a daily basis in its obsolete cold-war rhetoric and gunboat policies, constitute the major obstacle faced by the international community in eliminating the dangerous climate in which we currently live. 106.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We also extend greetings to our friend Mr. Imre Hollai, President of the General Assembly during its thirty-seventh session. 102. We welcome the admission to the United Nations of another Latin American and Caribbean State, Saint Christopher and Nevis. 103. In a review of the long list of very important matters to be discussed at this session and which command our attention, the imperative necessity of avoiding the eruption of a confrontation that could bring to an end the very existence of mankind must be given the highest priority. 104. Never since the end of the Second World War has the international situation shown signs of such extreme peril, nor has mankind been so close to nuclear apocalypse.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“100. Mr. President, you have been entrusted with the enormous responsibility of directing the proceedings of this thirty-eighth session of the General Assembly, which is taking place under exceptionally complex conditions. The fact that we know you and that you come from the beloved sister land of Panama, whose long tradition of struggle for the salvation of national sovereignty, along with its contribution to the search for peace and negotiating formulas for the long-suffering Central American region, are very well known, allows my delegation, after extending our warmest greetings to you, express our full confidence in the success of your mission and, at the same time, to assure you that you will always be able to count on the assistance of the Cuban delegation for the success of this session. 101.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“However, we are not going to step back even half an inch before the imperialist threats and aggressions not even half an inch.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The imperialists must abandon their policy of confrontation, threats and aggression. They must know that they will not succeed in intimidating the peoples, which have learned now that firmness is the position of principle to hold in the face of the imperialists. On 26 July 1982, President Fidel Castro stated that We are not in favor of wars. We are in favor of peace, in favor of solutions. We are well aware of the consequences a war would have for the world. And the dangers really exist. We are in favor of solutions, and we have said this repeatedly concerning the various hotbeds of tension: solutions for the war between Iran and Iraq; solutions in the Middle East; solutions in Central America, solutions in Angola and in South Africa. Therefore, our attitude is not that of promoting conflicts.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Fidel Castro, Chairman of the movement, has had to make special efforts to overcome the obstacles that arose concerning the holding of that conference, efforts that brought out the movement's capacities, cohesion and unity, and the outstanding qualities and wisdom of the heads of State or Government of our member countries. The present international situation presents enormous risks for man's survival. We must tackle that situation with determination and firmness: the same determination and firmness with which the heroic Palestinians defended Beirut, the same determination and firmness with which the Vietnamese people defeated imperialist aggression and the same determination and firmness with which the courageous Sahraoui fighters are waging their struggle.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Those who declared that in Cuba in 1979 the movement would be split are brought face to face with today's reality: that our movement has increased its dynamism, preserved its original principles and its unity, and extended its action, its strength and its influence in the international arena. Within the framework offered by the present session of the General Assembly we advanced our preparations for the Seventh Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non Aligned Countries, which will be held at New Delhi in March of next year.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In spite of the obvious efforts to divide the movement and to boycott the work of its organs especially its Coordinating Bureau and in spite of the direct pressure brought to bear on many of its members, the non aligned movement has given proof of its cohesion, maturity and strength. The tireless struggle for peace, disarmament, an end to the arms race, a new international economic order, respect for the principle of non interference in the internal affairs of other States, renunciation of the use of force in international relations and solidarity with national liberation movements have been important battles fought daily by the non aligned movement. History, as always, has made sure that deceit has been unveiled.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Many meetings were held in the movement's various branches and spheres of action. Noteworthy among its activities were the extraordinary meetings of its Coordinating Bureau at the ministerial level on Namibia, held in Algiers; on Palestine, held in Kuwait; and on the situation in Lebanon, held recently in Cyprus; as well as the Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Non Aligned Countries, held at New Delhi in February 1981; the Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau held this year in Havana; and the meetings of Ministers and Heads of Delegation of the non aligned countries attending the sessions of the General Assembly, for the purpose of coordinating actions and setting priorities among those countries.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In the midst of the stubborn struggle waged by imperialism and international reaction to paralyze the action of the international agencies and to prevent the third world countries from concerting their plans and positions, the non aligned movement has emerged from those trials as an even more united, more independent and stronger force. Ever since the Sixth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non Aligned Countries, held at Havana in 1979, our movement has been engaged in active efforts in the most diverse spheres, developing various initiatives of special significance; noteworthy among them are its efforts to mediate in disputes between member countries. During those three years, the movement consolidated a broad programme of co operation, extending the scope of co operation and exchanges of views among our countries.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Fidel Castro has reiterated that on several occasions, including here in this Hall during the thirty fourth session of the General Assembly. Therefore, we call on the General Assembly to devote itself to sustained hard work that will contribute to an ever greater extent to making the United Nations a real participant in the process of building the future of the peoples, rather than a mere spectator, watching from the sidelines. Cuba has presided over the non aligned movement during three years filled with complexities, tension and conflicts in international relations.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The United States is maintaining an attitude of clear opposition to the launching of the global negotiations, which are an important instrument for enabling the international community to face in an appropriate manner the serious problems of the world economy. Cuba supports the efforts exerted by the Group of 77 to obtain the launching of global negotiations, which would spur the development of the backward countries, but would also be an effective means of enabling the developing economies to emerge from the constant recession in which they have been for several years. Everyone knows that Cuba has always held the firm opinion that there can be no development without peace and no peace without development.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“At the same time, we note with alarm that never before has the situation of the third world countries been so desperate as it is today, when inflation, monetary instability, blatant protectionism on the part of the industrialized countries, unparalleled indebtedness and the systematic lowering of the prices the third world countries get for their primary commodities are not only endangering their real prospects for advancing towards development within a more or less acceptable time span but posing an immediate threat to the lives of millions of people and the very future of dozens of nations.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)