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first: 1979-09-24
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“To create the basis for self-sustained economic development, the African countries decided to take a number of steps to attain that goal. More than half of them, in fact, have instituted economic reforms, as devised in the Priority Programme for the Economic Recovery of Africa, and they are already at the stage of implementing their structural adjustment programmes, with the support of financial groups such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) „ However, these structural adjustment programmes do not provide an answer to economic conditions, particularly at the present stage of development of the majority of the developing countries. With regard to the African debt, the international community has acknowledged that it is a major obstacle to development.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“In order to remedy this profound economic and financial crisis, we must find meaningful solutions and proceed to the elaboration of principles and instruments to establish a new order in international economic relations. Thus the United Nations, in 1986, adopted the United Nations Programme of Action for the Economic Recovery and Development of Africa, and the Organisation of African Unity, in July 1985 adopted the Priority Programme for the Economic Recovery of Africa for the years 1986 to 1990. While it is not necessary to speak at length here about the crisis affecting Africa, or to mention the price paid by the African countries, we cannot fail to stress the meagre results achieved, particularly after these two years of effort and sacrifice by our continent.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“With regard to the question of Western Sahara, we welcome the Secretary-General's efforts to resolve the conflict, and support the holding of a referendum on self-determination for the people of Western Sahara, organized by the United Nations. There can be no world peace and security without prospects of economic prosperity for all mankind. Peace, security and well-being are closely linked, like members of a single body. The world is a single entity. Everything that happens in one region has direct repercussions in other regions. All nations need each other, without exception. Unfortunately international economic relations are structured nowadays in such a way that it is the developing countries that suffer from the damaging effects of an obviously unjust international economic order.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“The racist regime of South Africa continues its illegal occupation of Namibia, in contravention of Security Council resolution 435 (1978). We hope that the quadripartite talks new under way will make it possible to give the Namibian people power on the basis of their own wishes, freely and democratically expressed. Finally, we pay tribute to the South West Africa People's Organization, the sole representative of the Namibian people, for the heroic struggle it is waging. On the Korean peninsula the beginning of dialogue between the two fraternal countries is an encouraging sign and will permit the development of a climate of mutual trust. In Kampuchea we desire the total withdrawal of foreign forces so that Democratic Kampuchea may regain its independence and enjoy full sovereignty and integrity.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“My country supports the just struggle of the people of South Africa, and appeals to the international community to take appropriate steps to dismantle apartheid. The serious internal situation is coupled with acts of aggression and destabilization perpetrated by the racist regime against neighbouring States. A just settlement of the question, in conformity with various United Nations resolutions, can be brought about only by imposing comprehensive mandatory sanctions against the Pretoria regime. Such sanctions remain the most effective way to dismantle apartheid. The international community must also put pressure on the South African regime to obtain the immediate, unconditional release of Nelson Mandela and all other political prisoners.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“With regard to Lebanon, we urge all components of the Lebanese people to take part in a frank and sincere dialogue to bring about mutual trust, for the establishment of peace and national unity. Djibouti supports the efforts to convene an international peace conference on the Middle East, in conformity with the provisions of the relevant General Assembly resolutions, a conference in which the PLO would participate as an independent party and on an equal footing with the other parties. In South Africa the racist regime is perpetuating its hateful, inhuman system of apartheid, and the situation gets worse every day, with new restrictions imposed on the South African people, with, in particular; continued detention, torture and assassination.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“It uses all kinds of weapons, in violation of international law. The massacre of the civilian population continues and the number of victims increases daily. Faced with the repressive Israeli machine, the resistance is increasing, at the cost of hundreds of martyrs. The Palestinian people must recover its territory and fully exercise its legitimate rights, under the guidance of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), its sole and legitimate representative. Another requirement for the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East is Israel's withdrawal from all the occupied Arab territories, including the Holy City of Jerusalem and southern Lebanon.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“For almost 10 years the situation in Afghanistan has caused deep concern. However, after the repeated appeals of the international community, a partial withdrawal of foreign troops recently occurred. We believe that the fraternal people of Afghanistan should recover its independence and freedom by freely choosing the political system that it considers appropriate, without any constraints. The question of Palestine remains at the core of the Middle East problem. We support the legitimate popular uprising of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territories and condemn the policy of oppression and aggression practised by Israel in those territories. Faced with a defenceless population, the array of occupation does not hesitate to fire on children, women and old people.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We urge the two countries to abide by their commitments to peace and to start direct negotiations, a necessary pre-condition for the establishment of a just and lasting settlement in the region. Furthermore, we hope that this peace will not be limited to the borders of the two neighbours, but that it will be extended throughout the region, because other neighbouring areas have experienced dangerous tensions. Pot that to be achieved, it is important that all States fully enjoy freedom of navigation. With its hundreds of thousands of victims, the Iraq-Iran war has been one of the longest and most deadly conflicts since the end of the Second World War. The Republic of Djibouti expresses its full support for the process under way and hopes that it will fully succeed, so that the peoples of Iraq and Iran may finally live in peace.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“The most striking event was the signing of a Treaty to bring about a 50 per cent reduction in strategic nuclear weapons. We hope that that positive event will not only lead the parties to respect their commitments as scrupulously as possible, but will also provide a new point of departure to conclude new agreements leading to comprehensive and complete disarmament.- It is time to envisage building a non-violent world, free of nuclear weapons. The Government of the Republic of Djibouti welcomes the desire for peace shown by the two neighbouring Muslim countries, the Republic of Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran, by their acceptance of the cease-fire and Security Council resolution 598 (1987).”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“I also wish to express my Government's gratitude to the Secretary-General, t Javier Perez de Cuellar, for his ceaseless, praiseworthy efforts for world peace, I wish him well as he continues to persevere in his noble mission. We are gratified by the recent award of the Nobel Peace Prize to the United Nations peace-keeping forces. As I have just emphasized, this session is of special interest. It is being held at a time when major events are being witnessed, such as the cease-fire in the Iraq-Iran conflict and positive developments in the question of Afghanistan, In recent times East-West relations have been marked by the combined efforts of the two great Powers, the Soviet Union and the United States, to promote international detente.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Since our last session the international situation hats clearly changed. Our goal of peace and development seems closer. Conflicts and tensions that have aroused our concern in recent years are being resolved, and we hope very sincerely that the dialogue that has started between the various belligerents will produce the necessary solutions. Before continuing, Sir, I am pleased to take this opportunity to pay tribute to your eminent qualities and attributes, which made a big contribution to your election as President of the forty-third session of the General Assembly. I congratulate you most warmly. I also pay tribute to the outgoing President of the forty-second session, Ambassador Florin of the German Democratic Republic. We are grateful to him for the outstanding way in which he conducted the General Assembly's work.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We are living in a world where interdependence has increasingly become an absolute necessity, we note with satisfaction the efforts undertaken by the United Nations to encourage the developed and the developing nations to co-operate to establish a new just equitable international order. The United Nations promotes understanding and co-operation in the broadest meaning of those words. The United Nations must redouble its efforts to find solutions to eliminate abject poverty, hunger, malnutrition and disease. In conclusion we firmly believe in the United Nations for the safeguard of international peace and security. We reiterate our support for the noble ideals embodied by the United Nations, for it offers the best forum for finding solutions likely to lead to understanding, tolerance and co-operation in international relations.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“South-East Asia is another region of tension since the foreign armed intervention against and occupation of Democratic Kampuchea. We hope that peace will be restored to that region by finding a just political solution to the Kampuchean problem and guaranteeing the withdrawal of all foreign forces, thus enabling that country to enjoy its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-aligned status. In the Korean Peninsula, since the start of the conflict in the early 1950s, the situation has been a permanent source of tension. The only way to lessen tension is to create the necessary conditions to enable the peoples of South and North Korea to establish a dialogue making possible the establishment of a climate of mutual trust so as to resolve differences without any foreign interference.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“For almost eight years now the Afghan people has been suffering from occupation by foreign armed forces and several millions of them have been forced into exile to escape massacre. That situation requires an urgent political solution on the basis of the principles of the Charter and the obligation of States to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the sovereignty and-territorial, integrity of any State. The international community's repeated appeals for the withdrawal of foreign troops, have still not been headed. The international community must redouble its efforts to relieve the suffering of the Afghan people by guaranteeing the withdrawal of foreign forces to enable that people freely to choose its political, economic and social systems without any foreign.· interference.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“All initiatives undertaken bilaterally and multi laterally must be pursued to bring about genuine peace between the two countries. The recent efforts of the United Nations Secretary-General must be supported so that the two countries can agree to negotiate on the basis of Security Council resolution 598 (1987) of 20 July 1987. We greatly appreciate Iraq's positive response to find a negotiated solution to the conflict. The mediation process undertaken by the Ad Hoc Committee of Heads of State of the OAU to find a solution to the Chadian problem deserves support. We must support all efforts likely to lead to peace and security in that region. The international community must give every assistance to the people and the Government of Chad in their reconstruction effort.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“For seven years and a few days now a destructive conflict has been going on between Iran and Iraq, two Muslim neighbouring countries - a conflict which, according to some estimates, has resulted in a million dead and wounded and incalculable material damage. The conflict is now taking on dangerous dimensions, including the risk of its becoming internationalised. Aware of those developments, the international community adopted practical measures contained in Security Council resolution 598 (1987) of 20 July 1987 in an attempt to end the conflict. Unfortunately, the carnage and destruction continue to be intensified either through bombing civilian centres or endangering international snipping. We urge the international community to increase its efforts and take the necessary steps to end that conflict.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Any negotiations seeking to find a political solution to the problem of Namibia should lead to a complete cease-fire followed by the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the South African occupation forces from that Territory, so that the Namibian people can exercise their inalienable rights to self-determination and independence, in keeping with the United Nations plan approved in Security Council resolution 435 (1978), which is the genuine basis for finding solutions leading to peaceful independence for Namibia. The international community must give the Namibian people every necessary assistance to deal with South African aggression to enable it to win its legitimate struggle for freedom and independence, under the wise guidance of the South West Africa People's Organization.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Indeed, a few moments ago the Head of State of Zambia and current Chairman of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) referred to the latest events that have occurred in that region. The Pretoria regime has many times perpetrated acts of aggression against the independent front-line States to destabilize and disorganize them. In view of that situation, the front-line States need proper political, material and financial support to enable them to defend themselves against South Africa's repeated attacks.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The illegal occupation of Namibia by South Africa and the latter’s refusal to recognize the rights of the Namibian people to self-determination and independence despite United Nations resolutions, are a serious source of concern. As long as the Pretoria regime continues to occupy Namibia, as long as military and police repression are used to subjugate the Namibian people, and as long as the apartheid system plunders the enormous natural and mineral resources of the Territory in the interest of the minority and foreign allies, peace in that region will be jeopardized. The acts of violence committed by the forces of apartheid have gone beyond the borders of Namibia and South Africa.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We believe that in the circumstances the only way to force the apartheid regime to negotiate is through concerted specific international pressure and the immediate imposition of comprehensive sanctions. There will be no peace and tranquillity in that region so long as the apartheid system has not been totally dismantled and destroyed, and all international efforts likely to disable that regime's repressive machinery must be supported of all peace-loving countries. International action must also support the efforts of the South African majority to end racism and racial discrimination and eliminate the repressive policy of the Pretoria regime.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Notwithstanding resolutions of the United Nations, the OAU and the Non-Aligned Movement, as well as world public opinion, the South African regime continues to intensify its oppressive practices through acts of violence, intimidation and massacres perpetrated against the black majority. However, South Africa's campaign of terror, police brutality and violence will only strengthen further the resolve of those fighting for their freedom and national independence. We express profound concern at the lack of progress in negotiations to find a solution to the problem of the political, economic and social emancipation or the African black majority at a time when atrocities perpetrated against the South African people by the apartheid regime still continue.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We commend the Secretary-General for his tireless efforts to speed up the preparations for the conference and hope he will overcome all the obstacles in the way of his initiatives. Israeli intervention in Lebanon, the unjustified massacre of civilians and the destruction of property continue to worsen Lebanon's economic and social structure which has already been seriously affected by internal conflict. Under the pretext of the so-called buffer zone, Israel continues to occupy southern Lebanon to impede the process of national unity and the country's reconstruction. We call upon the United Nations to ensure implementation of Security Council resolution 5U9 {1982) and to assist Lebanon to regain sovereignty over its entire territory in order to undertake the difficult task of reconstruction and recovery.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The international community has stated on many occasions that the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and the total, unconditional withdrawal of Israel from Palestinian and Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem, are the essential elements of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. The international conference On peace in the Middle East, which should be convened in accordance with General Assembly resolution 38/58 C, under United Nations auspices and with the participation of all the parties concerned, including the Palestine Liberation Organization, the sole, legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, would be the most appropriate forum for establishing a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Since the creation of the State of Israel by the adoption of General Assembly resolution (II), of 29 November 1947, the Zionist regime has waged a campaign of terror, involving massacres of the civilian population, including women and children, and resulting in a massive exodus of Palestinians. Thus, terrorism has been introduced in our time into the Middle East as a means of achieving political goals. Since 194b Israeli acts of aggression have caused several armed conflicts that have endangered international peace and security. The Palestinian- question is at the core of the Middle East conflict. There can be no solution without taking account of the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people. That crucial fact was stressed in the Arab peace plan adopted at the Fez summit conference.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The situation in the Middle, East continues to be the most worrying threat to international peace and security. Israel, which is pursuing an expansionist policy, has constantly defied international public opinion and spurned the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, the provisions of the, Charter and the principles of international law, which state that the acquisition of territory by force is inadmissible. According to Israel, the solution of the Middle East problem is not a just and lasting peace, but rather expansion and the acquisition of territory to the detriment of its neighbours, and the denial of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. Ever since its creation Israel has shown by its actions that it will not give up the expansionist goals set by the Zionists.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“However, the maintenance of this sector at a viable level requires structural adjustment, the training of a work-force and major financial resources. In addition to these difficulties, the Republic of Djibouti must deal with the precarious economic and financial situation resulting from several adverse factors caused by the foreign debt, inflation and unemployment. The repercussions of the last drought and the presence of a large number of refugees are a heavy burden on the State budget. In the light of these social and economic difficulties, my Government hopes that Member States and international agencies and organizations will provide Djibouti with the assistance needed to support its efforts and enable it successfully to carry out its development programme.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Industry is practically non-existent, owing mainly to the high cost of the electricity available. The Government of Djibouti has given high priority to the development of new and renewable sources of energy that could form the basis for viable industrial development, and in particular to exploration for and exploitation of the geothermal energy that we believe exists in sufficient quantity to meet a substantial part of the country's energy needs in the near future. But exploitation of geothermal energy requires technology, capital investment and qualified professionals, which at present we lack. Nevertheless, the development and expansion of the service sector, which is now the basis of our national economy, must be maintained.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We believe that the establishment of regional intergovernmental organizations will help to create conditions conducive to tolerance and good-neighbourliness, thus making possible the development of real co-operation in commercial and cultural exchanges. Such co-operation can help to establish a climate of mutual trust that will enhance the well-being of the peoples of the region. The Republic of Djibouti is situated it one of the most arid regions of the world. The scarcity of rainfall and other adverse climatic conditions continue to be the main obstacles to development and self-sufficiency in food. Poor agriculture and livestock production have made Djibouti a net importer, at extremely high prices, of nearly all the food needed for local consumption.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The international community showed interest in these projects, which related to food security, water resources, combating desertification, agronomic research and infrastructures. I take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all Member States, agencies and organizations that have contributed and given their assistance at this difficult time, when the countries members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development are trying to mobilize the necessary financial, material and technical resources. The nations of the Horn of Africa have always worked to promote regional co-operation.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Those countries have adopted a plan of action for financing specific sectoral programmes and well-defined projects necessary to strengthen their national and regional capability to combat the effects of drought and promote economic and social development. We believe that these pro9rammes can be successful only with the total support of the international community. I wish to inform the General Assembly that the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development held its first conference of donors in Djibouti in March 1987. At that conference the donor countries. United Nations specialized agencies and non-governmental organizations recognized the serious work done by the · Authority in submitting to them coherent programmes and projects in keeping with Africa's Priority Programme for Economic Recovery 1986-1990.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We are convinced that the international community will support the programmes for the recovery and economic development of Africa, since African economies must achieve a higher growth-rate so that Africa can reverse the current trend and overcome its underdevelopment. It goes without saying that African countries must promote inter-regional co-operation in all the spheres deemed necessary for improving their economic and social situation in conformity with the Lagos Plan of Action and Final Act. In this connection, it should be noted that the countries of east Africa - Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda and Djibouti - have combined their efforts to confront the adverse effects of drought and other related natural disasters, and have established the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought and Development.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The tragic consequences of drought have been exacerbated also by the large number of refugees and displaced persons. All these factors jeopardize economic, social and political stability and undermine the economic reforms that Africa has undertaken since the adoption in 1585 of Africa's Priority Programme for Economic Recovery 198Ь-19У0 and the adoption by the General Assembly in 1986 of the United Nations Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development 1986-199U. The outlook for increased investment in development projects has become far worse. African countries have undertaken a long-term programme of economic and social development to deal with that economic situation.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Javier Perez de Cuellar, for the tireless efforts he has made in promoting co-operation and understanding among nations. The economic situation of Africa has become very alarming. It has been marked, inter alia, by a reduction in the gross domestic product, a drop in export earnings, a drop in income, and a high rate of population growth. At a time when the African countries most need it for implementing their recovery programme, we are witnessing a net drain of capital from the developing countries to the developed countries. Many African countries, especially those of sub-Saharan Africa, are facing debts that considerably hamper their development. Inadequate social services in such areas as health, sanitation, education and housing have become sources of constant concern in these countries.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Sir, it gives me great pleasure to convey to you our heartfelt congratulations on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its forty-second session. Your election to that high office is the best testimony to your qualities as an experienced diplomat. I am convinced that your vast knowledge and experience will ensure the success of our deliberations. My delegation will spare no effort in making its modest contribution to the performance of your task. I am also happy to convey the appreciation and gratitude of my delegation to your predecessor Mr. Choudhury, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, who demonstrated ability and devotion in the performance of his duties as president of the General Assembly at its last session. It also gives me pleasure to pay a special tribute to the Secretary-General, Mr.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The present session of the General Assembly should be a session of re-evaluation and reflection on ways and means of contributing to the improvement of the well-being of mankind and the maintenance of peace and stability in the world. We should be able to recall this session as an action-oriented one. It should be characterized by the emergence of a constructive dialog on ways of satisfying the pressing needs of the third-world countries in the areas of economic development and social progress. The international community should profit from this exceptional opportunity to seek solutions that will diminish world crises and settle regional and interregional conflicts. This session must also make it possible to lay the foundations for better international co-operation.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“In spite of the desire expressed by the immense majority of the international community, the Kampuchean situation has not been resolved. We reaffirm that it is necessary for foreign forces to withdraw from Kampuchea to create an atmosphere favorable to a political solution which would preserve the independence and restore the national sovereignty of Kampuchea, in keeping with the resolutions of the united Nations. Never before have we seen an international forum bring together so many Heads of State or Government, we hope that this fortieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations will provide an opportunity to draw the attention of the international community to the need for deep commitment to this Organization, in order to enhance its effectiveness in the search for international peace and security.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“In spite of the numerous massacres of men, women and children, the destruction of crops and entire villages, the occupation forces have not succeeded in breaking the resistance of the valiant Afghan people. The Republic of Djibouti is opposed and will always be opposed to foreign armed intervention and to the presence of occupation forces on Afghan territory or elsewhere. We sincerely hope that the negotiations between the parties concerned in the Afghan crisis will rapidly lead to a satisfactory conclusion in keeping with the provisions of the relevant United Nations resolutions to re-establish the sovereignty of Afghanistan. The Kanpuchean people have remained under foreign military occupation since 1978.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“We hope that the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Organization of the Islamic Conference will continue their efforts to end hostilities and to bring peace to the region. The genocide in Afghanistan has been going on now for six years, six of the most tragic years in the history of that country. The presence of hundreds of thousands of foreign soldiers, carrying out massacres of civilians, has forced one fourth of the population of Afghanistan to flee their homeland and to seek refuge in neighboring countries. The Afghan people have shown the world that no sacrifice is too great to preserve their independence and their cultural and spiritual values.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“In spite of the untiring efforts of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, of the Non-Aligned Movement, and of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the prospects for a peaceful solution to this conflict are not very encouraging. The continuation of this conflict is exhausting not only the resources of the countries involved but is threatening peace and security in that region in particular and in the world in general. We wish to express our appreciation to the Member States of the Economic Co-operation Council of the Gulf Countries for their efforts to arrive at a peaceful solution to this fratricidal conflict. We appreciate the constructive initiative taken by the Government of Iraq for this purpose, namely, to put an end to the conflict and to start a dialog which could lead to a peaceful global settlement of the crisis.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“The fratricidal war going on in Chad, a war which continues to destroy intense human and material resources in that country, causes us much concern. The international community should help the people of Chad and their Government to preserve their sovereignty and territorial integrity and to achieve the process of national reconciliation through peaceful means. Foreign intervention in the internal affairs of Chad, which are a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, must be condemned. Efforts by African States to restore peace and stability in Chad must be pursued. He cannot help but express our concern over the conflict between Iraq and Iran which has caused both countries huge losses in terms of human lives and of the destruction of their economic resources.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“The racist regime in Pretoria, through its arrogant policy, in attempting to circumvent the United Nations Plan in order to delay the independence of Namibia. We firmly reject any attempt to delay the complete independence of Namibia, we appeal to the international community to provide generous assistance to the Namibian people and to their struggle for ligation under the direction of the South west Africa people's Organization (SWiiPO), itu sole, authentic representative. The international community must strongly condemn the repeated acts of aggression and the continuing attacks carried out by South African armed forces against neighboring States in order to destabilize them and to prevent them from giving their support to the liberation movements.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“The presence of South African armed forces in Namibia, the brutal repression of the Namibian people and the constant violation of their fundamental rights must be firmly condemned. We think that any political solution of this problem must have as a pre-condition the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the South African occupation forces from Namibian territory so as to permit the Namibian people to exercise its inalienable right to self-determination and independence and to do so in accordance with General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV). The United Nations Plan for Namibia, as provided in Security Council resolution 435 (1978) remains the only basis for a settlement of that problem.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“International action against apartheid should seriously consider military and economic sanctions which could lead to disinvestment and to a complete embargo, especially with regard to the acquisition of nuclear-weapon capability. Indeed, we believe that any economic and military collaboration with south Africa can do nothing but increase the aggressive capacity of the racist regime in Pretoria and lead it to further intensify its repression against the oppressed African majority in South Africa and Namibia. We repeat once again that international condemnation of apartheid should be reflected in active support and concrete assistance for the ongoing struggle of the liberation movements of the people of South Africa. The illegal occupation of Namibia by South Africa continues.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“While the international community has condemned apartheid as being a crime against mankind, it is high time for the international community to mobilize Its forces to eliminate completely this heinous system and support the legitimate struggle being carried out by the South African people to dismantle apartheid and to establish 3 democratic society. We hope that recent events in South Africa will lead the international community to exert effective pressure on the Pretoria regime to compel it to lift the state of emergency, free the political prisoners and detainees, and recognize the fundamental rights of the black majority.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“That was followed by n outbreak of violence which has extended to numerous black townships and continues to grow at an alarming rate. The brutality of the police forces which transform peaceful strikes by various sectors of the African society into blood baths, has already caused the death of thousands of innocent people. In spite of this horror we are sure that this flagrant campaign of intimidation and harassment against miners and the raids by the police forces in different cities and townships, and mass arrests, all are dangerous tactics which are doomed, however, to failure.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“The criminal act carried out today against Angola and yesterday against Botswana by the racist regime in Pretoria testifies once again to the seriousness of the situation in South Africa. These aggressions are a threat to international peace and security. We want the United Nations and in particular the Security Council to taHe appropriate measures under Chapter VII of the Charter so that the uninterrupted aggressions of South Africa against sovereign neighboring States will cease. ?he situation in South Africa is tragic. The South African majority is subject to the harsh system of apartheid and its rights and fundamental freedoms are trampled upon. The South African regime in pursuing these harmful goals, recently imposed the state of emergency in the country, thus creating an unprecedented climate of terror.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“Today, Lebanon needs international solidarity which would guarantee its sovereignty and territorial integrity and help it to restore its national unity. We sincerely hope to see Lebanon regain the security and the peaceful and prosperous life which it had in the past. An explosive situation reigns throughout southern Africa, where the racist regime of Pretoria is carrying out repeated aggressions against the front-line States. Indeed, Angola has just experienced further barbarous criminal attacks by the racist regime of Pretoria. That regime is continuing its unceasing attacks in order to intimidate the African countries which make up the front-line States, those which support the peoples of South Africa and of Namibia in their attempts to regain their freedom.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“However, we welcome any other initiative which would lead to a global, lasting peace and which would allow the Palestinian people to exercise their inalienable right to establish an independent state on their national soil, because without the recognition of the rights of the Palestinian people peace and stability in the Middle East will continue to be illusory. For the last six years, violence has become a daily experience in Lebanon. The fratricidal struggles ravaging that country for the last six years have brought grief to innumerable families and caused great destruction. This alarming situation was worsened in 1982 by the Israeli invasion, and Lebanon is still suffering the consequences of that invasion.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“As I have mentioned above, United Nations has a special responsibility to the Palestinian people and we are convinced that the United Notions is the most appropriate place to discuss and to settle the Palestinian question. He believe than any international conference on Palestine Bust bring together all the parties concerned on an equal basis, including the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) which is the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. The Fez summit peace plan has already demonstrated the sincere desire of the Arab nations for a real and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)