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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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“Egypt and the Sudan are con-cluding a new charter for integration, a charter formulating an organizational and substantive frame¬work and reflecting the political will of the two coun¬tries to step up their development through the imple-mentation of a number of projects in the economic, social and cultural spheres. The charter provides for a presidential council for integration affairs, a "Valley of the Nile" parliament with about 60 members repre¬senting the two peoples, a general secretariat to act as the executive arm in following up integration projects and a special fund to finance those projects. 144. The goal of the integration and its charter is to establish regional co-operation as a model and a nucleus that could, in the future, encompass the nine countries of the Nile Basin.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We appeal to our brother countries parties to the problem before the OAU to seek a peaceful approach to conflicts and to avoid recourse to force. We consider it our duty to call for adherence to the charter of the OAU, which forbids intervention in the internal affairs of member States. We also call upon them to safeguard their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and the security of their peoples. 143. While reviewing the situation in Africa I should like to convey some good news to the international community about an important event that will take place in a few days.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In talking about Africa I cannot refrain from emphasizing one of the most serious problems in the continent's history, namely, that of Western Sahara. The resolution adopted at the eighteenth session of the OAU Assembly of Heads of State and Government in June 1981 in Nairobi, " and the decisions adopted in August 1981" and February 1982 by the OAU Implementation Committee provide a sound basis for a peaceful settlement that would ensure stability in the area in accordance with the right to self-determination. The subsequent negative develop¬ments in the attempt to impose new conditions without consensus have not only complicated the question of Western Sahara but also threatened political life in the continent. 142.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We are all familiar with the maneuvers of South Africa designed to perpetuate its illegal occupation of Namibia and to set up a quisling regime there. 140. SWAPO and the African States have expe¬rienced the bitterness of frustration created by such endless maneuvers. The latest of those maneuvers occurred only a few weeks ago. After the Western contact group had sent the letter concerning the agreement reached on constitutional principles, the Prime Minister of South Africa came up with a new stratagem to obstruct agreement by introducing elements extraneous to the question of Namibia and also to the United Nations plan. We call upon the Western contact group to exercise all types of pressure on South Africa to induce it to implement the United Nations plan which it approved in principle in 1978. 141.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Furthermore, Egypt urges all States to participate effectively in the application of such sanctions. 138. We condemn the racist policies of South Africa and its colonialist policy in Namibia. Although four years have passed since the adoption of Security Council resolution 435 (1978), which sets forth the United Nations plan for the peaceful settlement of the matter, the region has not yet achieved its indepen-dence, because of the intransigence the colonialist racist Pretoria regime. 139. We are all only too aware of the lengths to which SWAPO, the legitimate representative of the people of Namibia, has gone in its efforts to adopt a reasonable attitude and to achieve a peaceful settle-ment of the problem.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We in Egypt are confident of the ability of Africa to exercise African wisdom and to resolve those differences that arose last February and interrupted the work of the OAU at a time when the need for co-ordinate and collective action though the African organization was more pressing than ever before. 137. Foremost among African problems is the situation in southern Africa, where South Africa con-tinues to defy the international community by inten¬sifying its policies of racial discrimination and apartheid, which have been condemned by all mankind, irrespective of creed, ideology or religion. Egypt strongly supports all international resolutions calling for sanctions against South Africa until it desists from the policies that flout the elementary principles of human rights.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We are aware of the predicament with which the OAU has been faced, ever since the thirty-eighth session of the Council of Ministers, which was held in February in Addis Ababa, in connection with the question of the membership of Western Sahara. That question has given rise to disagreement within the ranks of the OAU, threatening its very survival. However, impelled by our deep conviction and belief in African unity and by our interest in the continuing viability of the OAU, we in Egypt have adopted a firm position, namely, that differences, no matter how deep and extensive, can be solved in a spirit of reconciliation, in the true African tradition.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“This would help us to fulfill our responsibility to establish an international political system that is more just and more secure. 136. As an African country, Egypt is passing through the game crucial stage as the rest of Africa. We see attempts to circumvent the United Nations plan for Namibia, the persistence of apartheid in South Africa, the grave situation in the Horn of Africa and disagree¬ment over the question of Western Sahara. Moreover, the pursuit of certain reckless policies poses a threat to the unity of Africa and to the territorial integrity of its States and the security of its peoples.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Now that non-nuclear countries signatories to the Treaty have fulfilled their obligations, Egypt stresses the need for nuclear Powers to abide by their commitments under the Treaty. 135. It is abundantly clear that the international situation, because of the conflicts with which it is plagued or because of wars actually being waged, demonstrates that no partial approach of dealing with a single problem in isolation from others—whether it be disarmament the new economic order or collective security—will provide an effective remedy for the problems connected with the international political system. This leads me to reiterate our earlier proposal on the convening of a special session of the General Assembly for the purpose of a thorough review of the entire international political system and the role of the United Nations.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“More than a year after its accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Egypt reaffirms its dedication and commitment to ensuring international respect for the objectives of the Treaty, believing that it can contribute to the search for an effective system of non-proliferation and to ensuring the right of all States to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. In this connection, we strongly support the position of the non-aligned countries in insisting on iron-clad guarantees of the protection of the security of non-nuclear countries. In addition, nuclear Powers must give assurances to those countries that nuclear weapons will not be used against them.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Egypt has suggested that the Secretary-General send a special representative to meet the parties concerned in the area to explore their views on means of achieving this goal. That proposal still constitutes for us an important step in this direction. The establish¬ment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East would undoubtedly contribute to the security of the Mediterranean and would enhance African security as it relates to the Declaration on the Denuclearization of Africa and to the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace. 134.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“And here we would like to under¬line that the nuclear Powers, especially the superpowers, have a special responsibility, emanating from their international obligations to ensure world peace and security, over and above the collective responsi¬bility of all States in this regard. 131. Egypt will work tirelessly in contributing to the achievement of peace all over the world, and espe-cially in the Middle East. In that connection, Egypt has launched an initiative for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East and has been pursuing means to implement it for the last eight years. 132. The declaration of the Middle East as a nuclear-weapon-free zone would be a major element in lessening tension and eliminating instability in the area. Appropriate measures would be needed to determine the best approach to that goal. 133.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Thus, our disap¬pointment was all the greater because at that session the Assembly failed to agree on a comprehensive program for disarmament within a specific time¬frame, including specific and effective measures to halt the arms race, nuclear and conventional. By that failure an excellent opportunity was missed for realizing the goal of disarmament and thereby guaran¬teeing a safe and peaceful world. 130. The failure of that session, however, should not lead us to give up hope. Armed with a persistent political will, we the Governments and peoples should be able to proceed towards narrowing the gap between the various positions.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We believe in such co-operation, especially technical co-operation. Technical and expertise exchange programmes have been instituted, together with the provision of scholar¬ships and training for students and trainees from various developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. 128. As a non-aligned and non-nuclear country with a keen interest in international security and develop¬ment, Egypt has a well-established position based on full support of and effective participation in all efforts and measures leading to general and complete disarma¬ment under effective international control. 129. The convening of the second special session of the General Assembly devoted to disarmament this year was an event of tremendous significance to which mankind pinned its hopes for peace.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The developing nations have spared no effort in providing an impetus to economic co-operation among themselves and in establishing the principle of individual and collective self-reliance. The Caracas Programme of Actions is undoubtedly a positive step towards more balanced economic relations between North and South. A general review of the meetings that have taken place from the time of the Caracas meeting, in May 1981, to the Manila meeting, in August of this year, sheds some light on the efforts made and the genuine desire on the part of the developing nations, despite their limited resources, to ensure the success of the Caracas Programme of Action, and to ensure both sound implementation and continuing economic co-operation among themselves. 127. Egypt is very interested in extending its eco¬nomic relations with developing nations.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The Group of 77 has made strenuous efforts to get the North-South global negotiations going, and to make the negotiations comprehensive as well as complementary. This goal, regrettably, has not been realized because of the rigid position taken by some industrialized countries. We see no alternative to stepped-tup efforts to induce more flexibility among the industrialized nations in their attitude towards the problems of the developing nations. The international community is increasingly convinced of the need to review and change the current pattern of international economic relations and to establish it on a basis of equity, partnership and international interdependence. 126.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Some of the issues discussed within the frame¬work of the North-South dialogue have assumed special significance and urgency; we must therefore act vigorously in dealing with them and seeking the necessary solutions. In addition to those issues is the question of global negotiations for restructuring the international economic order. Consultations over those negotiations have now entered their third year, but we are still going through a vicious circle of sug¬gestions and counter-suggestions, a circle that has not yet been broken. 124. Nevertheless, we are still hopeful that the parties can find a common ground to permit the realization of this objective, provided that the political will emerges among some patties to forge ahead towards genuine reform of the international economic order. 125.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Relevant to this issue are the claims made by some indus-trialized countries that call into question the efficiency of economic aid through international organizations. This is one of the major reasons for the acute crisis facing UNDP, which is suffering a serious depletion of financial resources because of the decrease in the voluntary contributions of the donor countries, a situa¬tion that has led to a 40 per cent reduction in country programmes for developing nations. This is bound to have an adverse effect on the economic and social development programmes of those countries, not to mention the negative effects in discrediting the concept of co-operation and interdependence, the mainstay of the United Nations. 123.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The international economic situation is a cause for alarm and profound concern because of adverse economic conditions confronting both developing and developed nations, with the impact on the third world even more painful. Third world countries have fre¬quently asked for a review of the existing pattern in international economic relations so that economic life can be based on justice and partnership. All of us are required to redouble our efforts and muster the political will to bring about an economic order that is both effective and just. 122. Our alarm is due to the absence of any encour¬aging signs in the international economic climate and the tendency among some countries to solve their economic problems in isolation. This development is likely to increase the existing discrepancies.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“AH these matters are of paramount importance for all the peoples of the world and consequently they must be debated by their representatives on a basis of equality. The Security Council would then be asked to consider the situation in the light of the General Assembly's findings. The system of periodic meetings provided for in Article 28 of the Charter would probably constitute an appropriate starting- point for the fulfillment by the Council of its responsibilities in this respect. The Secretary-General has an essential role to play in this regard, but he has to be provided with the necessary resources and with the means to help move the world to a new phase of constructive action aimed at achieving more stable conditions. 121.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The persistence of present conditions can lead only to a serious disintegration of the fabric of international relations. 119. Against the backdrop of these developments, the Egyptian Government reiterates its proposal for the convening of a special session of the General Assembly to assess the situation and the role of the Organization in general and so that all Member States can take part in a detailed discussion of the issue. Essentially, we urge the General Assembly to focus on and intensify discussion of the entire interna¬tional order, the suitability of the present political system, the role of the United Nations and, in par¬ticular, the system of collective security—as the delegation of Sierra Leone rightly said in connection with the discussion on the inclusion of that question in the agenda of the present session. 120.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“A number of special sessions of the Assembly have been held to examine various problems and issues, such as the Palestinian problem, the question of Namibia, the situation in Afghanistan, the new international economic order and the problem of disarmament. But what has been the outcome of those sessions? The resolutions that were adopted have not been implemented. They remain dead letters, thus contributing to the further weakening of the United Nations and bringing into sharper focus the paralysis of the international system. This state of affairs is not consonant with aspirations to peace, progress and justice. The present political order, with its principles and conventions, was established solely in order to guarantee the attainment and enjoyment of those goals.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Foremost among those problems are the issues of war and peace. In the past year alone we have witnessed the invasion of Lebanon, the destruc¬tion of Beirut, the Falklands (Malvinas) war, the con-tinuing Iran-Iraq war, the situation in Afghanistan, the grave situation in Kampuchea, the precarious situation in Korea, the impasse in the problem of Cyprus and grave possibilities in Central America, Africa and the Middle East. 118. The problems we are facing are not confined to those political areas; they are interlocked with economic, social and cultural problems as well as with human rights issues.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“[Proposes] the convening of a special session of the General Assembly to take up this whole matter." H6. We raised this matter and submitted it for the Assembly's consideration at the thirty-fifth session. If anything, the developments that we have all witnessed since that time should confirm the serious¬ness of our proposal. In this context, I feel it is most appropriate to pay a special tribute to the Secretary- General, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar. His report on the work of the Organization has provided a valuable analysis of the international situation and of the role of the United Nations in the international system. I support all the proposals made in his report. 117. It is high time that we tackle effectively and with firmness and fairness the various problems that beset us.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“They are fraught with grave dangers both for the issues of war and peace and for the issue of development. 115. Two years ago, Egypt urged that we pause for serious reflection. Members will recall that in our statement at the thirty-fifth session of the General Assembly we gave the following warning: "The recent alarming developments that have challenged the Charter and the international order that we have subscribed to... since 1945 have... created a perilous situation of political upheaval sometimes bordering on chaos...". And we noted that, in our opinion: "... the time is ripe to undertake an objective appraisal of the existing political order and, in par-ticular, of the role of the existing international machinery. Accordingly, the Government of Egypt...”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It gave me great pleasure to see Mr. Imre Hollai elected President of the thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly. On behalf of my Govern¬ment and my people, I convey congratulations and best wishes also to the great Hungarian people and the friendly Hungarian Government, of which he is such a worthy representative. 113. i should like also tc pay a tribute to Mr. Ismat Kittani for the skilful and exemplary manner in which he conducted the affairs of the thirty-sixth session. 114. The President's inaugural statement was an eloquent compendium of the events that had occurred in the year since we met in this Hall at the beginning of the thirty-sixth session. They were truly momentous events which cast a heavy shadow of gloom over the international scene.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“As long as there are men and women who strive for the good of mankind, who tirelessly pursue the quest for peace, who continue to work towards saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war and who contribute to speeding up economic development and social advancement, the beacon of peace will continue to shine bright over our planet and to guide the steps of mankind towards a better future for all.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Therefore disarmament and respect for human rights and the principles of economic equality, as well as decolonization, constitute the fundamental elements of peace, which will remain a fragile structure unless we put an end to the arms race and to the shameful violations of human rights, and until such time as we establish the new international economic order based on sovereign equality, common interests, and respect for the rights of all States and peoples, rich and poor, large and small. 170.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“These efforts have been manifested in the form of deliberations, negotiations and study, especially on matters concerning nuclear armaments and on the establishment of zones of peace such as that in the Indian Ocean, and of nuclear-weapon-free zones in Africa and the Middle East. 169. Peace, as you rightly stated, Mr. President, is indivisible. For peace to be durable it must be just, total and comprehensive.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“The threat of nuclear war still exists, the dangers of regional and local wars are real dangers from which we suffer. Consequently the importance of general and complete disarmament, and particularly of nuclear disarmament under effective international supervision, increases. Only through disarmament can mankind achieve genuine peace and the resulting savings of huge expenditures on arms would accelerate the process of development and consolidate international security. 168. Nevertheless, it can be noted that the easing of international tension has made a significant contribution to the progress of disarmament and to a decrease in arms. It is beyond doubt that the efforts of the United Nations in this field represent a positive contribution to paving the way towards a future era in which mankind will be able to enjoy the fruits of peace.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Allow me in concluding my statement to reiterate once again that the United Nations is the greatest assembly of nations devoted to the achievement of international peace and security for the peoples and countries of the world. The United Nations shoulders a special responsibility for bringing the world back from the precipice to which it has been led by the frightening arms race and from the escalation and proliferation of nuclear armaments. 167. It may be true that the two super-Powers have come closer to each other on central issues; however on other issues they have agreed to disagree; the expressions "international detente" and "international entente has stemmed from that. Yet we should not lose sight of the fact that the peace resulting from this detente is a fragile and precarious one.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“It is therefore imperative that the developed countries should manifest a sincere political will for the radical changing of economic concepts and a true political desire to see economic realities in their correct perspective, and to achieve this end without just agreeing verbally with what the developing countries ask for. 165. While progress towards the establishment of the new international economic order depends to a large extent on political commitment by the developed countries, it is also true that the developing countries shoulder the primordial responsibility for the development of their peoples. It is therefore of paramount importance that they intensify economic co-operation among themselves and achieve collective and individual self-reliance as a principal tool in restructuring international economic relations. 166.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Similarly, the limited results achieved at the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development and by the Committee of the Whole, established under General Assembly Resolution 32/174, concerning the establishment of a new international economic order have been disappointing to the developing countries and have failed to create an atmosphere conducive to the pursuit of a fruitful dialogue in various economic fields. 164. The Second United Nations Development Decade is drawing to an end. At present we are in the process of drafting a new strategy for the third development decade, a strategy that should be designed to accelerate the development of the developing countries and to bridge the present increasing gap between the advanced and the developing countries.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“He said: "We could not form another power bloc, even if we wished to do so. If this movement tried to be another power bloc, or to be aligned to a power bloc, it would cease to exist or to be an influence for peace in the world." 162. Contemporary international economic relations are passing through a critical phase, in which inflation, debt accumulation, trade-balance deficits and protectionism are endemic. This has direct adverse effects on the rate of development of the developing countries. 163. The failure of the fifth session of UNCTAD to solve effectively the fundamental problems confronting the developing countries is a source of great pessimism.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“The movement's contribution in all fields of international activity is an established fact. That movement will continue to play this noble role in world affairs as long as it meticulously adheres to its original principles and objectives and does not permit power blocs to impair its effectiveness or to steer it away from its natural course. 160. In the light of recent evolution within the movement, Egypt calls upon all its member States to be aware of manoeuvres that endanger non-alignment and to reject any foreign meddling so that it may safeguard its original principles, its objectives, its unity and its solidarity. 161. Let us remember the words of Julius Nyerere, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, at the Sixth Conference of the Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“In this context, Egypt steadfastly supports national liberation movements and consistently strives for the safeguarding of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States and the natural rights of peoples. Egypt opposes all forms of foreign intervention and the threat or use of force. 158. Egypt will continue to work for the preservation of the non-aligned movement and against all attempts at deviation, reorientation or derailment of its course which adversely affect the interests of its member States, peoples and nations. 159. Non-alignment is a vigorous and dynamic movement. Its principles, objectives and initiatives are channelled towards the welfare of mankind. We must not forget that the fact that the non-aligned movement called for the recent tenth session of the General Assembly on disarmament also ensured its success.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“As I stated earlier, Egypt is an integral part of the third world, and it is totally committed to the principles of non-alignment. Egypt is one of the founding members of the non-aligned movement and was responsible for developing its ideals. It was one of the group that contributed to enhancing the effectiveness of the movement until it became a towering edifice dedicated to safeguarding the independence of developing countries and small countries in general against the tyranny of international blocs and the perils of spheres of influence. It also opposes with all its force foreign domination and colonialism, all forms of encroachment on sovereignty, and intervention in domestic affairs. 157.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Egypt, with its impressive input in the struggle for the liberation of the African continent from racism, colonialism and foreign domination, once again renews its commitment and its pledge to the people of southern Africa that it will continue to extend its unwavering support to the heroic struggle waged by their national liberation movements in Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. 155. At the same time we condemn equally all forms of foreign presence and intervention in Africa, regardless of their origin. Africa is for the Africans and is not an arena for cold war, international competition and opposing blocs. It is not a dumping-ground for the refuse of international detente. The African continent, having rid itself of the old forms of imperialism and colonialism, will also liberate itself from all forms of neo-colonialism. 156.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“A part of the African consensus on the question of Zimbabwe, Egypt wishes to reiterate the importance of supporting the Patriotic Front, the sole legitimate representative of the people of Zimbabwe. Egypt appeals to all countries to withhold recognition from the Muzorewa Government. 152. Egypt firmly believes that all arrangements relating to the bringing about of peace in Zimbabwe should be under the auspices of the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity. 153. We also reiterate our rejection of the December 1978 elections in Namibia, the intent of which was to impose a fake regime against the will of the valiant people of Namibia under the leadership of SWAPO, their sole legitimate representative. 154.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Apartheid in South Africa, foreign occupation in Namibia, attempts at procrastination in Zimbabwe and the continual aggressions committed by the forces of racism and colonialism against Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana and Angola should be met on our part by a joint and resolute stand in order to bring to an end those repugnant manifestations that have come together in this region with a view to exploiting Africa and the Africans. We Africans who have brought about the downfall of colonialism and freed our countries from its vestiges are capable, with our determination and solidarity, of terminating the perilous and dangerous situation in southern Africa. 151.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Notwithstanding all these international documents, the cause of human rights still requires continuous efforts. It is universally acknowledged that the denial of human rights is the denial of the essence of peace and poses a serious threat to the chances of peace, and it is on that premise that our African policy is based. We therefore completely reject the colonial racism that prevails in South Africa, and we shall continue to spare no effort to support the persistent struggle against its racist policy. It is our conviction that this struggle must continue—and continue it will—until equality, dignity and freedom are established in southern Africa. 150.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“In this context I wish to declare that Egypt is ready to call for an enlarged inter-national peace conference with the participation of all parties concerned, to ensure the realization of a comprehensive peace in the area. 148. To this end, Egypt would be happy to participate in the international conference mentioned by the Secretary-General, whom it wishes to thank and praise for his untiring personal efforts with a view to contributing to the establishment of a just and durable peace in the Middle East. 149. As you, Mr. President, rightly pointed out in your opening statement, all States have emphasized their commitment to respect human rights. The United Nations has, in its declarations, resolutions and binding international agreements, similarly emphasized and developed the necessity of upholding human rights.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“The pretext of ensuring Israel's security cannot justify the repeated violation of the sovereignty of States and the killing of the Palestinian people. 146. Israel must refrain from these policies and practices if it wishes the peace process to progress and be consolidated. Also, the Palestinians should reconsider their refusal to join in the peace process. 147. We hereby call upon both Israel and the PLO to recognize one another. We also demand that Israel halt the establishment of settlements and all related measures. Israel should also refrain from all actions that violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon. Furthermore, we call upon Israel and the PLO to initiate a peaceful dialogue. To advance this long- awaited objective, Egypt is fully prepared to extend all the necessary assistance.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Egypt categorically rejects Israel's policy of building settlements, and will never consent to it. It categorically rejects Israel's policy on Arab Jerusalem, just as it rejects Israel's policy of altering the geographic features and the demographic composition of the occupied territories. Egypt does not, nor will it ever, accept any attempt on the part of Israel to evade its obligations under the Camp David agreements concerning the legitimate rights of the Palestinians. Egypt categorically opposes all attempts to negate the inherent right of the Palestinian people to their land in the West Bank and Gaza. It categorically rejects Israeli aggression against the sovereignty of Lebanon and against the Palestinian people living in Lebanon.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Such an action reveals intentions that cannot and should not be tolerated, for it is the application of the policy of illegal colonial settlement. It is also aimed at altering the Arab character of Palestinian territory and at the creation of artificial conditions to obstruct the full restoration of the Palestinian people's right to and full recovery of their territory. 144. In this connexion I should like to reiterate a statement issued by the Prime Minister of Egypt strongly condemning this unabashed policy that is considered a serious violation of international law, a clear contravention of United Nations resolutions, and an obstruction of the peace process, which calls for respect for the rights of all parties, especially those of the Palestinian people. 145.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“It is the result of sacrifices of generation after generation of Egyptians in upholding the cause of the Arab nation, in maintaining its unity, in defending its dignity and in protecting it, 143. On Israel we have much to say. We extended to Israel the hand of peace, saying that for peace to be just, lasting and comprehensive the Palestinian problem must be resolved in all its aspects. Despite Israel's signing of a document that clearly stipulates that the resolution of the Palestinian problem is the crux of the settlement, we find Israel once again indulging in the creation of new settlements on the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel has also permitted its nationals to purchase land in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“It was also there that we heard insults, recriminations and foul words far beyond what we are exposed to now. And then, I must add, there was no Camp David at that time and there was no treaty with Israel. 142. Therefore, I must state in all sincerity, that the issue at stake does not relate either to the Camp David agreements or to the Palestinian problem. It is simply that some countries in the Arab region are under the illusion that an opportunity has presented itself to realize their long-coveted dream of taking over Egypt's natural and historical role in the Arab world. They have forgotten, it seems, that such a role is not the result of a conspiracy or a coincidence; nor was it attained by polemics or manoeuvres. It is the natural outcome of Egypt's intellectual and cultural contribution over the centuries.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Otherwise let those who have a personal interest in the persistence of these problems bear the consequences. 141. We have told the rejectionists, whether among our Arab brethren or not, that we are prepared to join their efforts if they present a viable alternative or if they have a better defined proposal or concrete idea on how to achieve a comprehensive peace. Yet all we hear are loud voices and we are subjected to endless humiliation, abuse, insults and rude rebuffs. May I seize this opportunity to give them a piece of advice. Egypt has suffered much slander. This is not the first time that we have been exposed to their insults. The slanders and insults launched against Egypt at the Shtoura Conference, held in the wake of Syria's break-away from the United Arab Republic in 1%1, are still to be remembered.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Neither the slanders and abuse of rejectionist States nor the intransigence of Israel and its obstruction of peace will make Egypt abandon this course. 140. Egypt will pursue the peace process, issuing the challenge of peace to all parties, the rejectionists and the silent, Israelis and Arabs alike. The Middle East cannot continue in the same way as in the past 30 years, serving the interests of a minority to the detriment of the real interests of the majority and in this way letting the Palestinian people suffer at the hands of gamblers for high stakes who play with destiny, and letting the people of Egypt, Lebanon and Syria make sacrifices, while others indulge in endless overreaching, using the Palestine issue to serve their objectives. The time has come for a radical comprehensive solution to all the problems.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“The time has come for serious work, without rhetoric or polemics. Let us unite our efforts to establish peace in the Middle East on the basis of respect for the rights of States and people, mutual respect and mutual recognition. 139. With respect to the issue of Jerusalem, the Holy City revered by the three revealed religions, 1 wish to put on record, in very clear terms, the position of Egypt, which may be summarized as follows: Arab Jerusalem is an integral part of the West Bank and should be under Arab sovereignty. Egypt calls for the implementation of relevant United Nations resolutions with respect to Jerusalem. This has been Egypt's consistent position over the years and it will not be altered.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)