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first: 1979-09-24
most recent: 1991-09-24
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“The situation has worsened because of the devastating consequences of a prolonged drought, which has displaced a third of our population who have lost all means of subsistence. 241. The Republic of Djibouti has embarked on comprehensive programmes of revitalization and modernization of existing sectors of the service economy as well as on the creation of a sound basis for a productive, diversified economy through the development of new sectors in industry, agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries. 242. My Government, which has decided to use every means available to extricate itself from its socioeconomic difficulties, appreciates the assistance and aid of friendly countries to help in achieving those objectives. 243.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We urge our neighbours to settle any disputes peacefully, for we remain convinced that peace and stability alone can guarantee the emancipation of peoples. Moreover, we urge all leaders in the Horn of Africa to struggle for the creation of the right circumstances to foster tolerance, understanding and confidence among the peoples of the region. 239. We attach great importance to regional and interregional economic co-operation, and we are prepared to take an effective part in those efforts, in accordance with the Lagos Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Monrovia Strategy for the Development of Africa' and the Charter of National Economic Action, adopted at Amman. 240. In spite of its economic difficulties and its meagre resources, the Republic of Djibouti takes in a considerable number of refugees.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“There is an extremely urgent need to implement the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace, pursuant to resolution 2832 (XXVI) of 12 December 1971. The situation of insecurity and instability prevailing in the Indian Ocean requires the speedy holding of the relevant conference in Colombo. 237. Since its independence the Republic of Djibouti has expressed its devotion to international peace and security. The objectives that it has set itself are national unity, equality and peace. 238. In accordance with our foreign policy, based on dialogue and co-operation, we have chosen to live in peace with our neighbours, with absolutely no interference or intervention. Our neutrality is reflected by a policy of non-alignment, good-neighbourliness and peaceful coexistence.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It is up to us to exchange new ideas and co-ordinate our efforts with a view to striving together towards a better life. 235. After eight years of hard work the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea achieved its objective. The adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea constitutes a land-mark in the history of mankind. The success of the Conference has enhanced the prestige and credibility of the United Nations, which can be an effective framework for dealing with all questions of vital importance to all States and the international community. 236. The political climate and security in the Indian Ocean area has gravely deteriorated recently. The littoral and hinterland States are worried about the increase in tension in the area, as a result of the rivalries of the great Powers.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Moreover, there are a large number of refugees on all the continents, half of them in Africa. Those refugees often come to an environment where they still have to struggle to satisfy their most basic needs-food, medical care and shelter. 233. What human wisdom can allow for such waste, whose only purpose is the destruction of all the best that world civilization has been producing for the good of mankind? We cannot separate acts leading to the waste of such immense human and material wealth from those which are delaying the establishment of a new international economic order. 234. International economic relations are experiencing in our time a grave crisis, which is becoming an obstacle in negotiations between the rich and poor countries, a number of which-the least developed countries-are living in precarious conditions.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In spite of the constant efforts of the international community in the quest for peace, we are every day confronted with increasingly sophisticated wars, wars of attrition and of the annihilation of nations. Never before in history have there been so many wars in third world countries, with such great human, financial and material losses. It is as if by some master plan they are intended to exchange the natural resources of developing countries and prevent them achieving their economic take-off. 232. It is an act of treason towards that part of mankind living in wretched circumstances to tolerate the useless waste of incredible quantities of financial, scientific, technological and human resources, when two thirds of the world's population are doomed to live in dire poverty, suffering grave economic difficulties and social imbalance.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“My delegation is pleased to express to him its appreciation of his struggle to preserve the principles of the Charter and to strengthen international solidarity for the progress and development of mankind. 229. The thirty-seventh session of the general Assembly is being held at a time when the international situation is steadily deteriorating. The harmful world conditions that we are experiencing encourage the super-Powers to acquire zones of influence and make their rivalries ever sharper. The super-Powers are using their economic, scientific and technological advances to achieve their objectives and designs. 230. In this atmosphere of constant tension we remain concerned and alarmed at the escalation of tension which is creating several flashpoints in many parts of the world, especially in the third world. 231.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“I take great pleasure in congratulating, on behalf of my delegation, the President on his election to preside over this thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly. We are convinced that his qualities as an experienced diplomat and his deep faith in the principles and purposes of the Charter will enable him to direct the work of the Assembly successfully. I should also like to pay tribute to the President's predecessor, Mr. Kittani, of the fraternal country of Iraq, for the outstanding way in which he led the work of the last regular session as well as of the special sessions. I also take great pleasure in paying a particular tribute to the Secretary-General for his constant efforts to promote international peace and security.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In that spirit we join the other Member States and share their concerns and their aspirations. 259. Our strength resides in the extent to which we respect and comply with the objectives and principles on which the Organization is based.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“In connection with the question of Kampuchea, the serious international consequences of the situation in that country have become a source of concern to my Government, which is opposed to foreign armed intervention and the presence of foreign forces in any country. We reaffirm the need for the withdrawal of all foreign forces from the territory of Kampuchea as well as the organization of elections supervised by the United Nations in keeping with the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly. 258.. We firmly believe that the United Nations is the most appropriate forum for the bringing together of ideas in order to find the most favorable means of resolving all vital questions concerning the general development of mankind. We believe in the United Nations.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The continued presence of foreign armed forces in Afghanistan in spite of the repeated appeals of all peace loving nations for their withdrawal prevents the Afghan people from expressing its will by choosing its government through free elections. That aggression and military presence also endanger the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and nonaligned status of the countries of the region. My Government has on many occasions denounced this foreign military intervention in Afghanistan as a flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and as an act of aggression against human rights and the freedom of peoples. We insist upon an overall political solution based on full respect for the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and nonaligned status of Afghanistan. i 257.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We welcome efforts at finding a peaceful solution of the IraqiIranian war and we ask the nonaligned movement, the Islamic Conference and the United Nations to redouble their efforts to achieve fruitful results in order to restore peace to that region. 255. As regards the question of Western Sahara, we are greatly encouraged by the continued efforts made by the OAU to put an end to the dispute by peaceful means. The establishment of the Ad Hoc Committee of the OAU is a demonstration of goodwill and commands our full support. We support proposals that will make it possible for the people of Western Sahara to exercise its right to self-determination in accordance with the recommendations of that Committee. 256.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We firmly believe that the only basis for a just negotiation on the Namibian question is the correct implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978), which requires fair elections under the supervision of the United Nations in keeping with the principles of self-determination and genuine independence for Namibia, as well as of resolution ES8/2 adopted during the eighth emergency special session of the General Assembly on Namibia. 254. The delegation of the Republic of Djibouti is deeply worried by the conflict between Iraq and Iran. We hope that the two countries will resolve their differences in accordance with the principles of the Islamic Conference and of the nonaligned movement.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“It is high time that Governments and organizations which maintain economic, political and diplomatic relations with South Africa cease their activities, express solidarity with the Namibian people and participate in common efforts to speed up the decolonization of Namibia. 252. We reaffirm our support for SWAPO, the sole legitimate representative of the Namibian people, in its armed struggle to achieve self-determination, liberation and national independence. 253.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“In defiance of all international norms, it continues to engage in barbaric acts and systematically to detain leaders of the liberation movement, all in order to stifle the success of the liberation movement, strengthen its occupation of Namibia and carry out its campaigns of aggression against neighboring States. 250. The Republic of Djibouti firmly condemns the aggression perpetrated against the fraternal people of Angola by the despicable regime in South Africa. 251. The international community, in view of its responsibility regarding the Namibian people, must no longer remain impassive when faced with the acts of aggression committed by the South African regime.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We appreciate the fact that the International Conference on Sanctions against South Africa, sponsored by the United Nations in cooperation with the OAU, held in Paris last May, has considered new international actions to eliminate apartheid and to support the struggle of the liberation movements.7 We support measures aimed at a total arms embargo against South Africa and in particular at preventing it from acquiring the nuclear weapon. 249. Concerning Namibia, the current impasse presents a crisis situation that endangers peace and security in the region. It is clear that the South African regime does not accept a negotiated agreement on the basis of the United Nations plan on the question of Namibia.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The system must be condemned concretely by active support for the struggle waged by the liberation movements in providing them with the best possible moral, material, political and diplomatic assistance. 247. The barbaric South African regime continues its policy of repression. The policy of bantustanization, the blind violence against peaceful demonstrators opposing apartheid, the political trials followed by imprisonment, the torture of political prisoners and the assassinations while in detention are but a few examples of the horrors existing in South Africa under the Pretoria regime, which continues to defy the relevant United Nations resolutions. 248.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The international community must take more concrete measures to preserve Lebanese sovereignty. 245. Apartheid, which has been unanimously condemned by the United Nations as a crime against humanity and against human conscience and dignity, considerably aggravates the situation in southern Africa and seriously disturbs world peace and security. 246. Tension and confrontation in southern Africa cannot be eliminated nor can peace be established until Namibia's liberation from the illegal occupation of the South African regime and the dismantling of the apartheid system are completely achieved. It is not enough to rise up against apartheid or to raise .n outcry.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We wish to welcome here the peace efforts undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and we support the peace settlement presented by His Royal Highness Prince Eahd ibn Abdul Aziz. 244. The attempt to eliminate the Lebanese people is a clear extension of Israel's virulent strategy of aggression whose sole goal is to destroy the Arab nation. Israel's continued violation of Lebanon's air space, territory and territorial waters and its intensive attacks against highly populated areas in Beirut, killing thousands of civilians, and causing severe destruction, are all living examples of that strategy. The whole world has on many occasions condemned the Israeli plan to sabotage Lebanese sovereignty and has reaffirmed the urgent need to protect the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The Arab countries have always wished to live and to coexist in just and lasting peace, guaranteeing to all parties independence, peace and security. Contrary to this, Israel has constantly shown complete defiance of all moral values and international norms. 241. Israel's isolated and barbaric actions are no longer convincing even to its fervent partisans in the United States and in Europe, who continue to give it unlimited support to the detriment of the legitimate rights of the Arab peoples. 242. We wish to reiterate our unconditional support for and solidarity with the struggle of the Palestinian people, under the auspices of the PLO, its sole representative, for its inalienable rights. 243.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“It is highly regrettable that all the solutions proposed to date to remedy the crisis in the Middle East have been marked by great weakness in tackling the heart of the question. The whole world Is aware that a just and lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without complete recognition and granting of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including its right to return to its homeland and to establish an independent State there. All attempts to find solutions to the Middle East crisis must consider and fully accept the participation of the PLO, the sole representative of the Palestinian people, as a fully fledged partner in all negotiations concerning the future of the Palestinian people. 240.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Hie premeditated and criminal acts of aggression by Israel against the Arab nation have increased to dangerous proportions, portending disaster for mankind. 238. The escalation of violence and the intensification of the Israeli expansionist policy of colonialism in the occupied Arab territories, the intensive and brutal attacks that have recurred in southern Lebanon, the annexation of Jerusalem for the in-intentioned purpose of altering the character of the Holy City, Israel's continued and provocative refusal to withdraw from Lebanese territory, the bombing of the Iraqi nuclear reactor and the plan to build a canal from the Mediterranean to the Dead Sea are all deliberate acts of provocation which maintain an explosive state of tension in the region. 239.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“In this respect, we are pleased by the decision contained in General Assembly resolutions 34/80 B and 35/150 to convene a conference on the Indian Ocean at the beginning of the 1980s in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to give effect to the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace, contained in General Assembly resolution 2832 (XXVI). This can contribute to the establishment of peace and security in that region. 236. We reaffirm the urgent need for the prompt implementation of that Declaration, and repeat our full support for a successful conference on the Indian Ocean as soon as possible. 237. The situation in the Middle East is a source of great danger to peace and stability, not only regional but also international, for the Zionist entity ceaselessly violates the sovereignty and independence of Arab countries.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“In the implementation of the ideals stemming from those principles and goals, all Member States should harmonize their efforts to maintain the prestige and unity of our movement. 235. During the past decades, the Indian Ocean has been a focal point of superPower rivalry for zones of influence because of its economic and strategic importance and its importance in the sphere of energy. TTie Republic of Djibouti, as a coastal State, is deeply concerned by the escalation of tension in the region. We support the goals and objectives of the United Nations resolutions aimed at preserving the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace, and attach particular importance to them.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Since its accession to national sovereignty, the Republic of Djibouti has ceaselessly maintained and strengthened its fraternal relations of cooperation and solidarity with the other countries of the region. The two pillars of our foreign policy are dialog and cooperation, to which we attach great importance. 233. We are committed to, and comply constructively with, the principles of the establishment of peaceful, active coexistence in relations among all nations. We are firmly opposed to imperialism, colonialism, neocolonialism, apartheid and racism including Zionism, racial discrimination and other forms of oppression and elimination. 234. The Republic of Djibouti is at one with the principles and goals of the nonaligned movement.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“On the basis of that commitment, President Gouled made an appeal in August 1980 for an attempt to bring about a negotiated settlement of the conflict in the region. In March, April and May 1981 he began a series of official visits to the countries of the Horn of Africa and other neighboring countries, such as Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Sudan and South Yemen. During those visits the President of the Republic found among his fellow leaders a conviction of the need to seek the possibilities of establishing peace and security in the region, in the interest of the peoples of the Horn of Africa. 231. We believe that, thanks to the understanding and confidence of all, those goodwill efforts may lead ^tangible results. 232.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Peace and stability are vital for each nation, for they are the two prerequisites for development and thus for socioeconomic emancipation at the national and international levels. The Republic of Djibouti is engaged in establishing peace and stability, not only at the national level but at the regional and international levels. 230. Strongly committed to African unity and solidarity, the President of the Republic, Mr. Hassan Gouled Aptidon, is worried by the continued hostilities in the Horn of Africa. Deeply inspired by the need to establish peace and security in the region, the President has committed himself to the task of creating mutual trust and cooperation among the nations of the region.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“That is its way of meeting its international and humanitarian responsibilities. 227. The Republic of Djibouti, in the framework of its national policy, has given priority to all those projects that will allow it to involve itself in the process of socioeconomic development in order to guarantee to all the enjoyment of their social, economic and political rights without obstruction, within the limits of its resources and in the interest of all the people. 228. But, in order to achieve those development objectives, the support and assistance of the international community are needed. I take this opportunity to repeat our gratitude to, and appreciation of, all the friendly countries and international organizations for their assistance and support, both material and moral. 229.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“This weakness is mainly due to the preponderance of the service sector, which depends a great deal on the international situation. The massive population flow following our independence refugees, immigrants, victims of the drought and the rural exodus have posed acute problems in all socioeconomic fields. 225. After a drought which lasted three years and caused the displacement of more than one third of our rural population, whom the Government regrouped in camps in order to meet their needs, floods this year have worsened our economic situation. 226. The Republic of Djibouti, with a population of 450,000, has welcomed a large number of refugees, who today make up 15 per cent of its population and with whom it shares its meager available resources without regret and with dignity.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“At the beginning of the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly, in spite of the deterioration of the international economic situation, the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, held at Paris from 1 to 14 September 1981, has given rise to great hopes by making it possible for the international community to become aware of the seriousness of the' problems facing those countries. It is none the less true that the measures adopted at that Conference must be placed in the framework of the global development strategy aimed at establishing a more just and more equitable new international economic order. 224. The Djibouti economy is characterized by its weakness. There is a high rate of urban growth, the industrial and agricultural sectors are almost nonexistent and subsistence activities are low.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“In accordance to the principles of the United Nations, the Republic of Djibouti has chosen to follow a policy based on the preservation of its independence and the maintenance of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom and national identity. We try to harmonize national and international endeavors in a spirit of cooperation and understanding towards all nations, because such endeavors could prepare the ground for a better development of peace and prosperity. 223.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“I should also like to express my heartfelt congratulations and words of welcome to the Republic of Vanuatu and Belize. I am convinced that these two countries will find support and assistance in this Assembly. 220. I also wish to express my deep gratitude to the SecretaryGeneral for his tireless efforts to carry out his difficult tasks in order to preserve the ideals for which the Organization was founded. We commend his unfailing perseverance in carrying out his duties as guardian of the principles of the Charter. 221. Every year the General Assembly opens a new session at which we once again gather, inspired by great hopes and with a firm resolve to promote peace, solidarity among peoples and international cooperation. 222.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Allow me, Sir, on behalf of my delegation, to congratulate you most warmly on your election to the presidency of the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly. My delegation is pleased to see as President a representative of a brother country, the Republic of Iraq, with which my country has fraternal and privileged relations. 217. Your competence, your talent as a skilled diplomat and your vast experience will, I am convinced, enable us to accomplish our work successfully. 218. May I also, Mi. President, pay a tribute to your predecessor, Mr. Riidiger von Wechmar, of the Federal Republic of Germany, who, with competence and devotion, did so much to seek satisfactory solutions to the many problems that arose during his term of office. 219.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“In this spirit, we whole-heartedly support the United Nations in its tireless efforts to discharge its responsibilities and to achieve its noble aims and objectives.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“We also hope that that Conference will pay some attention to the very sensitive and specific needs of each country with regard to measures to bring about peace and security in accordance with the geographical, political and socio-economic situation of each country, with a view to safeguarding and maintaining the peace, prosperity and independence of all the States in the region. 45. The United Nations system, with its far-sightedness and its sense of solidarity and co-operation, provides hope and courage and remains a source of power. The United Nations is the most appropriate forum for the consideration of global problems of a political, economic, social and humanitarian nature in a genuine and comprehensive manner and in an atmosphere of tolerance and awareness of the interests of all. 46.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Aware of the importance of that Declaration, particularly for the littoral and the hinterland States, my Government has on frequent occasions expressed its support for that Declaration as well as for the other resolutions of the United Nations designed to maintain the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace. 43. In this connection, we are particularly encouraged by the decision in General Assembly resolution 34/80 B to convene a Conference on the Indian Ocean during 1981 at Colombo. 44. We are convinced that the implementation of that Declaration will contribute to the establishment of peace and security in the region. We sincerely hope that that Conference will give absolute priority to the interests of the littoral and hinterland States in order to preserve peace and security in the area.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“He said: "Anxious to meet the wishes of the peoples and win the support of international opinion, the Republic of Djibouti expresses its gratitude to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the current President and the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity and the President of the European Community for their continuing efforts to re-establish peace in this part of the world, which is still suffering from hunger and thirst. We urge the major Powers to support these efforts and to ensure that the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean will not become the theatre of their confrontation." 42. With respect to the Indian Ocean, the Republic of Djibouti, as a littoral State, attaches paramount importance to the aims of the Declaration on the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace in General Assembly resolution 2832 (XXVI).”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“"Such conventions could provide for and organize: first, the improvement of routes used by nomads and the provision of water supply points; secondly, freedom of circulation and transit of goods and people in the region; and thirdly, the establishment of common economic infrastructures." 41. The President of the Republic of Djibouti then exhorted the international community to intensify its peace efforts in the region.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“"Since we have very close relations with all the nations in the area and recognise the legitimate right of their peoples to a lasting peace, the Republic of Djibouti exhorts its Ethiopian and Somali neighbours to declare a truce to make it possible to seek a general and negotiated settlement of their differences." 40. In his appeal, the President of the Republic of Djibouti made a number of proposals, as follows: "Faithful to its policy of international neutrality, which is at the service of the development of the region, the Government of Djibouti declares that it is ready to assist in the negotiations to achieve such a settlement, which could be complemented by conventions on regional development.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“We condemn hegemonism in all its forms and urgently demand that all States refrain from practising that policy. 39. The Republic of Djibouti is particularly concerned about the conflict which is persisting in the Horn of Africa. In order to alleviate that human suffering and to restore peace, security, mutual trust and co-operation, the President of the Republic of Djibouti, Mr. Hassan Gouled Aptidon, made an appeal in August this year for a negotiated settlement of the conflict. He said: "The Republic of Djibouti is seriously concerned by the persistence of the armed conflict in the Horn of Africa and the danger of its extension.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“With regard to the principle of non-interference in the affairs of other States, we should like to appeal to all nations fully to respect the sovereign right of each nation freely to determine, without any outside influence, its own political, social and economic system and its relations with other States and international organizations. 38. We oppose and categorically condemn the colonization and oppression of any people, every act of racial discrimination, Zionism and apartheid. We are particularly concerned about the persistent struggle and rivalry among the major Powers to obtain spheres of influence in various parts of the world, thus endangering the peace and security of the regions, particularly at a time when the international situation has become charged with dangerous tension.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“With regard to the field of foreign relations, the Republic of Djibouti, aware of its geographical position and its international responsibilities, is pursuing a policy of non- alignment based on the desire to preserve its national identity, safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence and act in a spirit of co-operation with and understanding of all nations. We encourage friendly nations to adhere strictly to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and those of the non-aligned movement in all matters relating to human activities. 37.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Since this drought is affecting all the countries of east Africa, it is necessary and highly desirable for the countries affected by the drought to organize themselves, with the aid of the United Nations, in order to cope with this calamity and to prevent the occurrence of others. 34. Since we desire and are determined to meet the challenge of our international responsibility and overcome our economic and other difficulties, it is also our intention to draw the attention of the international community to our situation so that it may help us to overcome our economic difficulties. 35. The Republic of Djibouti is very much aware of the moral and material support which has been given by friendly countries since its accession to independence. We should like to express our thanks and our deep gratitude for that assistance. 36.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“This situation has been further complicated by the disastrous effects of the drought that has for two years now prevailed in the Horn of Africa, aggravating the food shortage. 32. The problem of the lack of water is at present the most crucial one, both for human beings and for cattle. The lack of water has devastating effects on the sole resource of the population. In fact, between 20,000 and 25,000 persons have lost all their livestock and are at present grouped in nine camps, and the Government must help them to meet all their needs. Water and food assistance must be provided to more than 100,000 persons who have lost a considerable percentage of their livestock—approximately 80 per cent. 33.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Nevertheless, aware of the tremendous difficulties implicit in our economy's dependence upon such services, my Government has spared no effort to seek ways and means of establishing a framework for a diversified economy by promoting and developing the industrial and agricultural sectors, particularly by constructing small factories, by drawing up schemes for irrigation and developing water resources. 30. The economic situation of the young Republic of Djibouti has been further complicated by an influx of refugees, of whom there are now 45,000—that is, more than 12 per cent of the total population—and of whom 60 to 70 per cent are children, and the health, schooling, food and accommodation problems are considerable. 31.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The port, airport and railway services require considerable improvement. At present Djibouti is suffering from an acute lack of foodstuffs, in addition to excessively high food prices because all foodstuffs have to be imported. 29. My Government is deeply concerned by this situation, and in order to remedy it, it has created development projects the purpose of which is to revitalize the dynamic sectors of the economy—the port, the airport, the railways and telecommunications—and to modernize them.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“It is our hope that the "Monrovia Declaration of Commitment by the Heads of State and Government of the OAU on the guidelines and measures for national and collective self-reliance in social and economic development for the establishment of a new international economic order” will be supported by the international community and will be considered as Africa's contribution to the establishment of a new international economic order. 28. The young Republic of Djibouti is determined to expedite its economic development according to the principles of self-sufficiency. But, at the same time, the economic means available to it are extremely limited. The revenue of the Republic of Djibouti is at present essentially based on a service economy that is subject to fluctuations in the international market.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“That is why the African countries have seen fit to restructure the basis of their economy in order to bring about a state of collective autonomy that will hopefully lead to self-sufficiency and autonomous growth. My delegation is very pleased that the Lagos Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Monrovia Strategy for the Economic Development of Africa was unanimously adopted at the second extraordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the OAU, which was held at Lagos in April 1980.' 27.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“No concrete development, worthy of mention in the strategies adopted during the course of the last two development decades, has taken place in Africa. Although they are rich in human and natural resources, most African States have been unable to launch any substantial development programme that would help to improve their economies, because they lack the necessary financial and technical means. 25. The problem of refugees in Africa is becoming an acute one, and it affects practically the entire continent. At present the African refugees number 5 million. The assistance required to meet the elementary needs of those refugees is tremendous, and the international community must find ways of solving this human problem. 26.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“All of the articles of the Charter agree on this point: the preservation of the dignity and worth of the human individual. 23. Speaking of human rights, if we heed the cries of the millions who are impoverished, sick, weak, undernourished, illiterate, underemployed and unemployed—the "have- nots" of the developing countries—however human society defines "human rights", we cannot ignore a simple truth: that the prime human right is satisfaction of man's fundamental needs, rights of more than 75 per cent of the human population now crushed under the burden of the most abject poverty and flagrant economic inequality. 24. Africa, which contains 20 of the 31 least developed countries of the world and a considerable number of newly independent countries, has suffered most from the present international economic disorder.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)