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Ghali

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lines on the record: 124
first: 1979-09-24
most recent: 1990-09-24
sittings or episodes: 3
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“We hope that the gap between the North and the South will shrink, not widen, that their interdependence will become a way of life that cannot be altered. The developed world must understand this, just exactly as the ancient understood it when he expressed their surprise at the complementarily of the objects of our balanced material universe. I have long seen the river pour its waters into the sea. And yet, the river has not dried up, nor has the sea overflowed its shores.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“Egypt hopes that, with the coming of the twenty-first century, we shall be on the threshold of a world that will be more in keeping with the aspirations of the oppressed peoples, a world of less disparity between its North and its South, less injustice between rich and poor. The countries of the South, even though they do not possess science and technology, do possess a rich heritage of wisdom, civilisation, tradition and moral values. This is a heritage which no one, regardless of his degree of prosperity or level of development can ignore. Let us approach the twenty-first century with the hope that the North and the South will complement each other and not distance themselves from each other.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“The radical changes now taking place in the world have revived the dream of an age of peace as foreseen by the Arab philosopher, Al-Parabi, in his utopia. These radical changes that have been taking place over the past few years and which have now culminated in the lifting of the iron curtain between East and West augur well for all. However, Egypt notes with concern the continued widening of the gap between the North and the South and the persistence of many chronic conflicts in the South, they are afraid that the iron curtain which in the past separated East from West could now divide the North from the South. This is a prospect that the international community should avoid most resolutely.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“The summit of the same group which is to be held in Caracas in June 1991 will follow up the implementation of that strategy. In all its actions, Egypt works towards a just peace and the creation of opportunities that would strengthen that peace wherever possible. In effect, the striving for a just peace has always characterised Egypt's policy through the ages. The present phase is no exception. Peace that is based on justice provides the only solid foundation on which we can build the hopes and aspirations of mankind and translate them into realities. We in Egypt, much as we are surrounded by tensions, anxieties and feelings of injustice and insecurity, hold fast to those hopes and aspirations.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“It was on this basis that the joint initiative by the Heads of State and Government of Egypt, Yugoslavia, Venezuela, Senegal and India was taken, with a view to reactivating dialogue between the North and the South on development issues. The initiative commanded the support of the Ninth Summit of Non-Aligned Countries which was held in Belgrade in September of 1989. That effort coincided with the initiative of the Group of 15 which was established at the Belgrade Summit of the Hon-Aligned Countries in order to reactivate South-South co-operation. Believing as it does in the importance of strengthening South-South co-operation, Egypt participated in the Summit of the 15 developing countries which was held in Kuala Lumpur in June 1990. That Summit adopted a new strategy.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“One of the urgent and just demands of the African countries is that the donor countries should adopt a more comprehensive strategy to deal with Africa's official and commercial indebtedness on a consistent basis, without discrimination or distinction between categories of debtor countries, while giving special attention to the needs of the least developed countries. It was on this basis that Egypt actively participated in the United Nations Conference on the problems of the least developed countries, which was held in Paris in September 1990. The serious economic problems besetting the third world under the impact of the accelerating international economic changes require, in our view, the intensification of dialogue and co-operation in the South-South contest, on the one hand, and between the South and the north, on the other.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“Notwithstanding certain signs of South Africa's march towards independence, the African continent still suffers from an unfavourable international economic situation, in addition to chronic economic problems and the results of natural disasters, such as drought and desertification. While Egypt welcomes the declared readiness of some developed countries to forgive some bilateral public debts owed by some African countries, especially the least developed among them, it hopes that further effective measures will be taken towards mitigating the burden of the African countries, foreign debts. That burden has been portrayed quite honestly and objectively in the report just referred to by the representative of Senegal which was prepared by Mr. Bettino Craxi, the Secretary-General's personal representative on the world debt problem.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“With the independence of Namibia and its admission to the United Nations as a full member of the international community, the African continent has achieved a great advance towards complete liberation. There only remains the granting of the full rights of the militant people of South Africa and the dismantling of the apartheid system. In order to accelerate the tempo of accession to independence by the people of South Africa, I wish to call from this rostrum on the African National Congress of South Africa (ANC) and the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) to join racks and unite in their common struggle. We also hope that Nelson Mandela will be able to arrive at a shared position with Mr. Buthelesi towards an end to the violence, co-ordination of positions and the continuation of the liberation struggle.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“In order for things not to become confused, world public opinion must remain alert to Israel's practices in the occupied Arab territories! collective punishment, demolition of homes, arbitrary measures imposed on the occupied territories, the deportation by force of Palestinian women and their children and the continuing influx of immigrants from the Soviet Union Jews to Israel for settlement in the occupied Arab territories. It is with pleasure that I extend congratulations to the State of Namibia, which has joined the United Nations. Undoubtedly, this is a valuable addition to the Organisation's strength that consolidates its universal nature.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“Israel would be mistaken if it believed that the Gulf crisis can divert attention from the Palestinian cause, from the intifadah of the Palestinian people or from that people's right to claim its inalienable political rights, especially its right to self-determination. Much as it is illogical to link Iraq's occupation of Kuwait and Israel's occupation of Arab lands, and much as it is wrong to make the settlement of the former issue conditional on the settlement of the latter Israel would miscalculate if it were to exploit the Gulf crisis in trying to blot out the Palestinian cause or sweep it into oblivion. We are firmly convinced that the inadmissibility of the acquisition of the lands of others by force is an indivisible principle.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“Egypt's position of principle in respect of the Gulf crisis is not only consonant with Security Council resolutions, but also bespeaks, quite clearly and altruistically, Egypt's historic and moral responsibilities towards the Arab world. Those responsibilities are not a matter of choice. Bather, they are a form of inescapable historic necessity. Given the deterioration of the situation and the heightening of tensions in the Gulf, we must never lose sight of another source of tension in the region, namely, Israel's continued occupation of the Arab lands and the increased suffering of the Arab people under that occupation.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“The successive Security Council resolutions concerning the Iraqi aggression against Kuwait provide a good basis for the peaceful option in the settlement of this problem. When I speak of a peaceful option, I want to stress that the President, Government and people of Egypt want to avoid the consequences and implications of the military option. President Hosni Mubarak’s efforts towards a peaceful settlement of this crisis and his sincere appeal to the Iraqi leader to resort to reason and respond to international and regional unanimity in calling for Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait, stem from Egypt's sincere desire to find a peaceful solution before it becomes too late and thus spare the region more bloodshed. It is enough that principles and values have been trampled underfoot.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“Egypt, which prides itself on its participation in the drafting of the United Nations Charter its membership of the international Organisation since its inception and its hosting of the League of Arab States in line with the behests of its role and its commitments, cannot but declare from this rostrum - which represents the very pulse of an international community that is desirous of upholding international legitimacy and international law - Egypt, I repeat, cannot but renew its condemnation of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and reiterate its denunciation of the continuation of that occupation. Egypt repeats it, call for Iraq's immediate and unconditional withdrawal from the State of Kuwait and the return of its legitimate Government in compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“It was unfortunate indeed that by its invasion of Kuwait, Iraq should have seen fit to stem the tide of optimism and about the hope in a future wherein nations could look forward to conduct their dealings with each other in line with the dictates of international legitimacy. It did this at a time when the international community had begun to breathe easier and enjoy the first fruits of detente and the collapse of the symbols of ideological and political differences. The Iraqi occupation of Kuwait cones as a brutal and irrational attempt to vitiate and annul the patient and painstaking strivings by mankind for over half a century to enshrine the principles of legitimacy. It undermines the achievements of sanity and the success of the international will to return to the rule of law and the principles of the United Nations, Charter.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“This is the hop, of a humanity that yearns for peace, tranquillity and prosperity. It is also an objective that goes hand in hand with Egypt's constant striving to free the Middle East region from all weapons of mass destruction. Having spoken of aggression, expansion and the violation of the sovereignty and legitimacy of other States, I am duty-bound to speak of the tragic events which began on 2 August 1990, when the Iraqi array invaded the territory of Kuwait. That Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the overthrow of its legitimate Government, called to mind a bitter period in the history of Europe that led to the outbreak of the Second World War.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“I believe that this will enable the third world countries to play a more effective role in conducting the affairs of the United Nations in favour of an international peace and world security system that would be based on justice and fairness. If the United Nations has demonstrated recently its focal role in imposing the adherence to the principles of the Charter and the need to resolve international problems by peaceful means, we are all required to ensure that the Organisation should continue to play that focal role by showing our solidarity as a world community in standing up to each and every aggression, expansion and violation of the sovereignty and legitimacy of any State Member of the United Nations. Moreover, the ending of the cold war necessarily will mean significant progress towards disarmament.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“While we welcome this, we in the third world cannot but feel somewhat apprehensive with regard to the increasing co-operation between East and West. We fear that this new co-operation nay be at the expense of the South. I am referring to the dangers of the so-called marginalisation of the South. This is a tendency that the developed countries should avoid. On the other hand, the developing countries should be wary of it. None the less, there has been a recent important gain that has profound implications, which I must emphasise here namely, the strengthening of the United Nations and the enhanced credibility of its role. There is no doubt that this forty-fifth session now takes place at a time when the international Organization has enhanced its status and increased its effectiveness.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“The present session is convened at an historic juncture. The unification of the Germanys is a giant step -which may be viewed as one of the most important results of the ending of the cold war. We hope to witness in the near future the unification of the two Koreas, in the interests of the Korean people. One of the most significant aspects of this session, is that it is being held in the wake of the cold war's ending at a time when detente has begun to prevail in the international community with all that that means in terms of a positive outlook and the ability to respond to the aspirations of peoples and whole communities, In the view of Egypt's delegation, the ending of the cold war is the most important landmark in international relations at the end of the twentieth century.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“First of all, I would like to extend may delegation’s and my personal warmest congratulations to the President on his election to the presidency of this important and vital session of the General Assembly. Without a doubt, his personal skills and experience, with which I am quite familiar because of our old friendship, will ensure the success of the work of this session and make it possible to attain the objectives and goals to which we aspire. I also wish to pay tribute to Mr. Joseph Garba's important role as president of the General Assembly's forty-fourth session^ I also wish to extend my country's congratulations to the people of Yemen on their historic atop of unifying. I also would like to congratulate the people and Government of Liechtenstein on its admission to the membership of our Organisation.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“We call for the peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and through respect for international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. 187. These are our expectations and aspirations. They are not dreams, because through our common and concerted efforts, they could be translated into realities of life, to help create a better world for our posterity and all future generations.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“As an Arab country which believes in the terri¬torial integrity of the Arab nation, and confident of the Government of Iraq's acceptance of peace initiatives, Egypt declares that it will support Iraq in defense of the Iraqi people and territory. 185. Peace for Egypt is a profound conviction and a full commitment. Consequently, despite the colossal obstacles obstructing our pain towards a peaceful settlement in the Middle East, Egypt will never resign itself to despair, but will persist unwaveringly in exerting all efforts to achieve a peace based on justice, which alone can ensure permanence and continuity. 186. Egypt's commitment to peace is not exclusive, but transcends the Middle East to spread to other regions of the world. Egyptian positions on world issues emanate from one consistent and constant prin-ciple.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“On its eastern frontiers, a ferocious war between Iran and, Iraq has entered its third year posing grave perils to the stability, resources and the well-being of the Middle East. 183. We know all about the latest of the repeated Iranian invasions of Iraq. We are also familiar with Iran's rejection of all attempts at a settlement and of all peace mediations. Iran, instead, is determined to continue the war against Iraq. Iraq has already with¬drawn or at least is ready to withdraw from all Iranian territory. Iraq has also made public its readiness to accept peace mediations and its responsiveness to efforts for a settlement. We call upon the Iranian Government to opt for peace and to revoke all claims that could engender conflicts and rekindle the con¬flagration. 184.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“At the same time, we advise our brothers in Lebanon, irrespective of their creed, affiliations, aspi-rations or position, to make the unity of their State and their people their highest concern. They are required to stand united in these crucial moments to enable Lebanon to weather this stormy crisis and restore their country to its traditional pride and traditional pros¬perity. In this connection, Egypt wishes all success to President Amin Gemayel, Lebanon's new Presi¬dent, in his challenging mandate, and hopes that his election will be a major step towards stability, inde¬pendence and the termination of foreign occupation. 182. I have touched on the painful events taking place in the heart of the Arab world.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Israel dishonored all its pledges and guaran¬tees under the agreement reached on the withdrawal of PLO forces from Beirut when Israeli troops pushed into west Beirut and inside the refugee camps of innocent Palestinian civilians in Sabra and Shatila unleashing their henchmen and lackeys, murderers and assassins to butcher children, babies, women and elderly men who were under the protection of the Israeli occupation army, on a dark day of shame for Israel. 180. The basic solution to the Lebanese problem lies in respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and Arab character of Lebanon, the unity of its people and Government and the safe¬guarding of the rights of all its citizens on a basis of equality, coexistence and co-operation. 181.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The presence of Israel in Lebanon will not lead to stability in that country but will, rather, intensify the waste and destruction there. That may be what Israel wants; it is certainly what Israel is accomplishing. But Israel will not long escape the consequences, unless it hastens to correct the situation, unless its wise men or its friends correct the situation, before the oppor¬tunity is missed and it is too late. 178. We urge the United States, the super-Power that is in a position effectively to influence several situations in the area, and which is providing Israel with the tools of power and the means of life, to restrain Israel without delay, as President Eisenhower did in 1957. 179.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We in Egypt reject the claim that the continuing Israeli occupation is a necessity or that it protects anybody. The existence in Lebanon of foreign military occupa¬tion resulting from invasion would be the principal cause of any further deterioration. We maintain our unshakable belief that the solution lies in the with¬drawal of the Israeli invasion forces from all Lebanese territory to its internationally recognized borders. 177. All foreign forces must withdraw from Lebanon, but the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces should neither be conditional on nor relate to any other presence. Israel must realize by now that its view concerning the situation in the Middle East is erroneous, that its understanding of conditions in Lebanon is superficial. It results not from any under¬standing of reality but from the arrogance of power.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We may have disagreed with some of our brothers, and we may still be in disagreement, over a number of issues but we call upon Arab countries to stand united in the face of the crucial challenges confronting the entire Arab nation today. Egypt will continue to exert every effort to that end. We are confident that Arab solidarity will surmount those Arab differences and disputes. 176. I have talked at some length about the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian problem, the core of that conflict, and in conclusion I should like to tackle two important points. The first relates to the deteriorating conditions in Lebanon. The situation is still fraught with danger; it still threatens to explode, engulfing Lebanon and spreading beyond.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Egypt has been intrinsically an Arab country for the past 14 centuries. The genuinely Arab character of Egypt can be neither made nor unmade by a decision. Egypt is far beyond being affected by one country and regime, or a number of countries and regimes, which may call into question its genuine Arab char¬acter. The Arabism of Egypt, metaphorically speaking, is like a tree, deeply rooted for 14 centuries, watered by the blood of the martyrs who have fallen in battle in defense of Palestinian rights on many occasions, indicating the position of Egypt as it has stood firmly for Arab rights from Morocco to the Gulf States, from the turn of this century until today. 175.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The principles and broad outline embodied in the Fez resolutions constitute an acceptable basis for negotiation. They may require mechanisms or pro¬cedures, executive preparatory measures or transi¬tional arrangements, but, taken with the other existing initiatives, the Fez resolutions are capable of being translated into a practical, just and acceptable form. 173. By the same token, I have to reiterate that Egypt does not exclude any other initiative designed to make it possible to forge ahead towards a just, peaceful and comprehensive settlement. In this connection, reference should be made to the European initiative, the Romanian initiative, the Soviet initiative and the ideas put forward by the Secretary-General. 174. By a natural process of association, talking about Fez leads me to touch on Egyptian-Arab relations.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“This attitude deserves respect and encouragement, as it reflects a sound appraisal and understanding of the situation and its imperatives. 171. There was yet another development when the Twelfth Arab Summit Conference adopted unani-mously another peace plan on 8 September 1982. Some might take issue with one or other aspect of the plan, but many positive elements in it cannot be overlooked or minimized. Also, the political significance implicit in a consensus among Arab heads of State or Government on such a plan should not be overlooked. The Arabs have spoken with one voice in Fez, opting in clear and unequivocal terms for a comprehensive peace based on justice. The Arab States are willing to pursue the course of a negotiated peaceful settlement based on mutual recognition. 172.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We also urge the PLO to reassess the present situation in all its aspects, re-examine our suggestion for simultaneous mutual recognition, and reaffirm its adherence to all the United Nations resolutions relevant to the question of Palestine, in order to facilitate a dialogue with the United States, thus enabling the PLO to participate in the dialogue with all the parties directly concerned with this question. In turn, such a dialogue would enable the American Administration to communicate on a basis of equality with all the parties concerned. 170. In that context, we appreciate the statement made by Yasser Arafat, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the PLO, to the effect that he accepts all United Nations resolutions relevant to the ques-tion of Palestine. We consider this statement to be a step in the right direction.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“How¬ever, what is essential in the final analysis is that sustained efforts be made to give effect to this ini¬tiative as quickly as possible, before it is overtaken by events or eroded by maneuvers such as those we have witnessed recently. 168. At the same time we urge the Government of Israel to reconsider its negative attitude to the Reagan initiative, to respect the framework of international legality by ceasing the establishment of settlements and desisting from its policies of annexation and assimila¬tion and to treat the population of the West Bank, including east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, in accord¬ance with the provisions of the Geneva Convention. We urge Israel not to adopt an inflexible attitude but to respond positively to the appeal made by the highest authority in the United States. 169.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It is a commendable attitude on the part of the American Administration. Its analysis of the situation in the Middle East is sound, and that is why the United States is urged to take a firmer stand concerning the grave developments resulting from the Israeli policy in Lebanon, Beirut in par¬ticular, the Palestinian problem and the problem of the Middle East in general. 167. We welcome the initiative, which contains many ^ positive elements and constitutes a major step towards a just solution of the Palestinian problem and a fair and comprehensive settlement. Meanwhile, we have some comments to make on parts of this initiative which we hope will be considered by the United States Administration. There will certainly be ample time and opportunity for such reconsideration when discussions start with the parties concerned.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Egypt and France strongly uphold their initiative and reiterate full commitment to its principles in the deep conviction that its provi-sions stem from the rules of international law and the principles and purposes of the Charter and resolutions of the United Nations. While solemnly stating this position, Egypt also declares that in the light of the agreement reached with France at the highest level, we shall defer our participation in the debate on this initiative at the present time, taking into consideration a number of positive developments in the overall situation and also in anticipation of future develop¬ments. In this context, we wish to welcome the PLO's statement in the Security Council on 29 July 1982." 166. Foremost among those positive developments is President Ronald Reagan's initiative made public on 1 September 1982.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It called for the application of the principles of security in order to: "Reaffirm the right of all States in the region to existence and security in accordance with Security Council resolution 242 (1967); "Reaffirm the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to self- determination with all its implications, on the under¬standing that to this end the Palestinian people shall be represented in the negotiations and, con¬sequently, the Palestine Liberation Organization shall be associated therein; "Call for the mutual and simultaneous recognition of the parties concerned". 165. This is the political, historical context and rationale of that initiative.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The invasion was planned also to abolish the political and national rights of the Pal¬estinian people and to stifle its struggle under the leadership of the PLO. 164. Against this background, Egypt and France presented a joint initiative in the Security Council last July. The draft resolution contained two parts, the first providing for guarantees of the sovereignty and political independence of Lebanon and the second dealing with and supporting the national and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people against the armed Israeli invasion.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Allow me here to emphasize the fact that Egypt views the withdrawal from Sinai as only part of a settlement of the overall problem and as a step on a long, tedious road. Unfortunately, Israel dissipated all hopes through persistence in its policies, unacceptable by any logic or reason. Then came the devastating aggression on Lebanon, which has been both a staggering blow to the sovereignty and terri¬torial integrity of Lebanon and a flagrant violation of the political and human rights of its citizens, whose lives have been severely disrupted. The invasion has also painfully disrupted the structure of the Palestinian community in Lebanon which, owing to displacement and dispersion, had been forced to take temporary shelter in Lebanon.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Needless to say, Egypt, committed as it is to a firm rational stand based on and reinforced by the rules of international law and the principles and the purposes of the Charter, cannot accept such distorted interpretations of accords reached under international legality. Egypt cannot associate itself with a conspiracy against the Palestinian people through any unsound interpretation or equivo¬cal intentions or designs aimed at annexation, incor¬poration and other practices directed against the Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank or Gaza. 163. In the wake of Israel's complete withdrawal from Egyptian territory on 25 April 1982, hope still lingered and did not fade. We expected that Israel would be serious this time in the continuation of the peace process.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Egypt entered into these negotiations in good faith, motivated by the hope of an early dawn of peace and anticipating that Israel, too, would pursue that path and co-operate in implementing the agreements towards comprehen¬sive peace. 161. However, Israel opted to persist in establishing settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories in an attempt to seize and usurp the territories of the West Bank, including Jerusalem and Gaza. Again, Israel persisted in annexing Jerusalem and the Syrian Golan Heights and in adopting other measures that conflict with the confidence-building endeavors required to establish a comprehensive peace in the area. 162. This has culminated in the suspension of those negotiations more than once.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Fifthly, initiation of negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians on the final status of the occupied West Bank and Gaza/This meant, in other words, a total rejection of Israel's expansionist, annexationist and sovereignty claims as well as of any unilateral or arbitrary measure. Sixthly, it is inevitable that the Palestinian people should be enabled to exercise its right to self-determination, including the right to establish its own State or any other arrangement accepted by the Palestinian people within the frame¬work of international legitimacy. 160. As all delegations are aware, Egypt has been engaged in negotiations with Israel with the full participation of the United States of America to help establish transitional arrangements that would assist in accomplishing those legitimate objectives.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“When Egypt initiated the peace process with President Sadat's visit to Jerusalem it was destined to achieve the following objectives: First, Israel's recog¬nition of the existence of the Palestinian people and the existence of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. Secondly, Israel's acceptance of negotiations with the representatives of the Palestinian people. Thirdly, free election of a Palestinian authority to assume power fully in the occupied Palestinian terri¬tories as a transitional arrangement. Fourthly, the with¬drawal of the Israeli military and civilian administra¬tion from the occupied territories, as well as the beginning of the withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces, the remaining forces to be redeployed during the transitional phase to specific, points and camps.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“If Israel does not understand, or chooses not to understand, it will have shunned international legality, flouted the Charter, disregarded the norms of interna¬tional law and, indeed, repudiated the peace accords. 158. However, if Israel still relies on its security argument, we, for our part, assert in all candors that such claims defy logic and reason. Israel's security lies, in a word, in the establishment of peace based on justice. No amount of weapons, money, maneuvers, invasion, attempts to establish settlements, or displacement of thousands of human beings is going to bring security to Israel. Peace means security for all, based on justice for all. This is the only road to security and stability. 159.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“If Israel demands respect for its rights and the rights of its people to life and existence, Israel must respect the rights of the Palestinian people to life and existence. 156. There should be no double standards. Israeli policies should not be based on considerations of self-arrogated privileges over other countries and peoples. This should be unequivocally clear to the leaders of Israel. In this context, Israel stands fully responsible for all its actions. Israel, under the provi¬sions of the Charter, the norms of international law, the resolutions of the Security Council and the provi¬sions of the peace accords, is committed to respect the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, fore¬most among which is their right to life, to existence and to self-determination. 157.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“153. Egypt most emphatically cannot afford to accept a situation in which one party to the conflict arrogates to itself the role of arbiter, waging wars; wreaking havoc and committing aggression. Egypt will never accept Israeli aggression against Iraq, its annexation of the Syrian Golan Heights or its occupa¬tion of Lebanon. Egypt totally rejects Israel's utterly irresponsible policy of unbridled aggression against the Palestinian people and the FLO. 154. Israel must understand that Egypt will never tolerate the mutilation of the Palestinian question or of the Palestinian people and that Egypt rejects Israel's crime in Lebanon and against the Palestinians in all its aspects. 155. If Israel demands respect for its sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, this can be achieved only with reciprocity.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We welcome the constructive attitude of the Iraqi Government in not insisting on Baghdad as the venue, and also thank the Government of India for agreeing to hest the meeting; we urge, so that the non-aligned countries can pursue the positive approach they have chosen. 152. Recently the Middle East has been the theatre of very tragic events, being subjected to devastating wars and unprecedented waves of destruction. But despite all the anguish, hopes of a just settlement that takes into account the rights of all the parties without exception have not yet been extinguished. Egypt, which bears a special responsibility in this area, was in the forefront of the battlefield when war was the only means of dealing with the situation. Similarly, Egypt was in the front line of negotiators when the time was propitious and the balance was redressed.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Experience has taught us that it is the small and developing countries that generally and ultimately bear the brunt and the conse¬quences of that cold war. 150. The basic principle of our great movement, to which President Hosni Mubarak reaffirms his commit¬ment, is for us a firm creed and a constant element of our foreign policy under the new leadership of Egypt. 151. It would be appropriate to acknowledge here the efforts that have been made recently to save the movement from fragmentation owing to the insistence of some countries on changing the venue of the Seventh Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, which was scheduled to be held in Baghdad.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Furthermore, the movement has been arbitrarily over-categorized and over-stratified, which has deepened differences and dissension, distracting the movement and sapping its energy. 149. The challenges facing the movement make it necessary that all of us who have an interest in pre-serving its non-aligned character should try to keep it on course. It gives me great pleasure to note that within the movement the situation is far better than it was a few years ago. This is to the credit of the member States, which for the most part have reso¬lutely defended that great body and respected its true principles in order to put non-alignment back on its original track in facing the perils of the cold war between the super-Powers.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We feel that the values and principles which they struggled for are in need of further defense and further sustained efforts if they are to retain their authenticity, purity and essence. 147. Indeed, much has been achieved. The movement now has a wider membership, as it comprises the majority of the States in the international community. But as opposed to these achievements, a number of problems have unfortunately arisen, the most serious of which are those affecting the ranks of the countries of the movement. 148. We have faced direct and indirect intervention in the internal affairs of the non-aligned countries. We have experienced military adventures and power politics exercised directly or by proxy. The movement has been infiltrated by a tendency to divide the world into natural allies and natural enemies.”
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“Non- alignment i: incontestably the only deterrent to policies of hegemony, expansion and domination. The non-aligned movement was established in response to the aspirations of emerging nations which had barely left behind the struggle for liberation. The movement also includes peoples and nations which are still locked in a bitter struggle to liquidate the remnants of colonialism, overcome dependence, back-wardness and racism and defend human rights and dignity. 146. The active and historic role played by the early pioneers and founders of the movement deserves a special tribute from all of us. Today we recall the guidance of great, inspired leaders such as Tito, Nehru and Abdel Nasser, who charted for us the lofty goals and noble means for success.”
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“It should be recalled that in 1980 the OAU Assembly endorsed the Lagos Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Monrovia Strategy for the Development of Africa, when they decided that African regional co-operation constituted an indispensable basis for social and economic develop¬ment in Africa. The integration plan concluded by Egypt and the Sudan is fully in keeping with the Lagos plan. It is indeed a good omen, heralding wel¬fare and prosperity for the peoples of the Nile Valley, north and south alike. 145. As a founding member of the non-aligned movement, Egypt declares that there is no alternative to the policy of non-alignment. Non-alignment is the sole means of safeguarding the security and the safety of the third world and of facing the policies of polarization, blocs, pacts and confrontation.”
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