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first: 1977-09-24
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“The United States will be held entirely responsible for the tension, conflict situations and actual wars that it is promoting in the Horn of Africa. 116. As a country that is still being victimized by aggression instigated and financed by imperialism—an aggression in which thousands of Ethiopians have been killed and maimed, billions of dollars' worth of property destroyed and over 2 million people displaced—Ethiopia has already alerted the international community to these grave developments. My head of State, Comrade Chairman Mengistu Haile Mariam, has expressed his serious concern over these ominous developments by dispatching high-level delegations to the current Chairmen of the OAU and the non- aligned movement and to several Governments around the world.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Siaka Stevens, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and current Chairman of the OAU. 115. Despite the strongest protest which my Government had lodged with the United States Government against the newly established Washington-Mogadishu military axis, only yesterday it was reported that Washington had decided to proceed with the delivery of weapons to the expansionist aggressors in Mogadishu. The United States Government is pursuing this hostile policy against Ethiopia in full knowledge of the fact that, even as I am speaking now, Somalia's regular troops are engaged in wanton acts of killing and destruction. In the circumstances, I wish to underscore that socialist Ethiopia will hold the Government of the United States fully responsible for the consequences of its ill- advised decision.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“With contingents of its quick intervention forces concentrated at Berbera, Kismayu and Mogadishu, the United States has in effect taken a direct-assault position against Ethiopia and all those countries in the region which refuse to submit to imperialist domination and pursue an independent path of social and economic development. 114. While no one could be surprised at Mogadishu's outright betrayal of African and Arab causes, we consider the United States' military collaboration agreement with a fanatic, expansionist regime as nothing less than open abetting and encouragement of expansionism and war in the Horn of Africa. Clearly, this is an insult and a challenge to the collective will of Africa, whose unequivocal opposition to foreign military bases was eloquently stated to the Assembly on 24 September by Mr.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Having as its main target the States of the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean region, the quick intervention force poses a grave threat to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of those States and to their right freely to engage in international economic activities. 113. In pursuit of its imperialist objectives, the United States of America has recently acquired new military bases in Berbera, Kismayu, Mogadishu and elsewhere within Somalia, just over 100 miles from Ethiopia's borders. This dangerous development not only aggravates the already explosive situation prevailing in the Horn of Africa but also poses a direct and imminent threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity and to the popular revolution of Ethiopia.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Alliances are being hastily formed, existing bases expanded and new ones acquired to serve as springboards for encirclement, destabilization and outright military aggression, in contravention of the decisions of the OAU, the United Nations and the non-aligned movement declaring the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace. 111. The imperialist circles not only have intensified the arms race but also have defiantly arrogated to themselves the right to declare any region of the world a zone of their vital interest. Consequently, extensive military preparations are under way, including the formation of a quick intervention force. 112. Thus, an ominous development is in the offing in the regions of the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Ethiopia strongly supports the proposal made by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and strongly urges that the international community redouble its efforts to reduce the present level of global tension and to avert a nuclear catastrophe by taking concrete and urgent measures. 110. Currently, imperialism is deploying all types of sophisticated weapons systems in many parts of the world. The Indian Ocean has never before been so congested with warships, aircraft carriers, their escorts and assault troops. The Persian Gulf area, the Middle East region and the Red Sea have also become the depots of the deadly weapons of imperialism.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“That is why we continue to insist on the restructuring of the existing unjust international economic order. 108. The year 1980 has been marked by a dangerous reversal of the process of detente, the escalation of tension, the revival of the cold war and an ever greater risk of nuclear confrontation. As the General Assembly is about to adopt a declaration on the second Disarmament Decade and launch preparations for the second special session devoted to dis-armament, to be held in 1982, the disquieting reality of the world today is that the arms race, particularly in the nuclear field, has continued unabated. 109.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Moreover, a gloomy scenario in international economic relations was underlined by the failure of the eleventh special session of the General Assembly to reach agreement on a new global round of negotiations on which much hope had been pinned. 106. The economic and financial situation of the least developed countries has increasingly and dangerously been deteriorating, to the point where many of them face economic disruption and chaos. Most of them have, in fact, been kept out of the mainstream of international economic activities as a result of their structural handicaps and other serious limitations. 107. The grim situation of the least developed countries is further aggravated by the energy problem and by natural and man-made calamities. All these cast a dark shadow of peril and catastrophe over the future of a large portion of mankind.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Nevertheless, it remains a hard fact of life that, unless corresponding changes are made in international economic relations at the global level, not much appreciable headway can be made in transforming the internal structure of the vast majority of the developing countries. 104. The international monetary disorder, the deepening global recession, rampant inflation, severe unemployment, adherence to restrictive international trade policies, persistent problems of imbalance in international payments and - sluggish world economic growth are some of the symptoms of the state of economic affairs which characterize the external structure. 105.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Despite our best efforts, we have come to the conclusion that the reconstruction of a war-devastated economy and the repatriation and resettlement of refugees and war- displaced people are beyond our means. In this regard Ethiopia's needs and requirements have been assessed by various United Nations missions, whose reports have become documents of the United Nations. 103. Over and above its efforts at the national level, Ethiopia is widely co-operating with practically all of its neighbours. In this connection, I am happy to note that we have established mutually beneficial joint development projects with Kenya, Djibouti and the Sudan.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“In addition to the All-Ethiopia Peasants' Association and the All- Ethiopia Trades Union, which have been established at the national level in the past few years, the establishment of youth and women's associations has provided a firm and unshakeable foundation for our popular revolution. 101. Our objective to speed up the social and economic transformation of our country has, however, been impeded by incessant acts of aggression perpetrated against our country, which have unavoidably forced us to divert scarce resources from development projects to national defence. Furthermore, recurrent drought and other natural calamities have also severely affected our people. 102.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“It was, therefore, with modest satisfaction that Ethiopia accepted the UNESCO medal of merit for 1980 in the field of combating illiteracy. While our objective is completely to eradicate illiteracy from the face of Ethiopia within the next seven years, judging by our achievements so far, we have every hope of accomplishing the task well ahead of the deadlines we have set for ourselves. 100. The holding of the First Congress of the Commission for Organizing the Party of the Working People of Ethiopia and the official launching of its activities is a historic land-mark in the progress of the Ethiopian Revolution.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Indeed, the fundamental structural changes we have been implementing ever since the onset of our revolution in 1974 have been aimed at effectively ensuring the basic human rights of the formerly downtrodden Ethiopian masses and raising their standard of living. 99. The Ethiopian people, having organized themselves effectively, are today exerting maximum efforts to bring about wide-ranging economic, social and cultural development. I am proud to say that we are encouraged by the concrete results attained so far in the sphere of economic and social development and in the all-out war we have declared against illiteracy. In the short span of less than two years, over 7 million Ethiopians have been enabled to read and write.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“We extend our solidarity to the peoples of Kampuchea, Laos and Viet Nam and fully support the joint formula advanced by them for the normalization of relations and the maintenance of peace and security in their region. 97. We reiterate our unreserved solidarity with the revolution of Afghanistan, aimed at demolishing an oppressive and archaic feudal system and replacing it by a new progressive order. We stand by the side of the Afghan people in their determined struggle to defend the gains of their revolution and preserve their sovereignty, territorial integrity and national independence. 98. The problem of economic growth and social development has both internal and external dimensions. We in Ethiopia are at this very moment striving to build a just and equitable system that will correspond to our actual needs and aspirations.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Ethiopia reiterates here its long-standing position that no just and durable peace can be achieved in the Middle East until Israel complies with the numerous relevant resolutions and decisions of the United Nations, including the resolution adopted at the seventh emergency special session of the General Assembly. 94. Ethiopia would like to reiterate that only the complete withdrawal of Israel from all Arab territories occupied since 1967 and the exercise by the Palestinian people of their inalienable right to self-determination and a homeland in Palestine will ensure durable peace in the region. 95. Similarly, Ethiopia supports the unity and territorial integrity of the non-aligned countries of Cyprus and Lebanon as well as the peaceful reunification of the Korean people. 96.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“With regard to Western Sahara, Ethiopia strongly believes that the OAU, which is already seized of the problem, should be given full support in its efforts to achieve a just solution within the framework of its relevant decisions and those of the United Nations. 91. The conspiracy to deny the people of Palestine the exercise of their inalienable rights and imperialist encouragement of the illegal occupation by Israel of Arab territories continue to pose a grave threat to international peace and security. 92. That the belligerence and intransigence of Israel have continuously increased is, indeed, amply demonstrated by the proliferation of new settlements in occupied Arab lands, culminating in the annexation of the eastern part of Jerusalem as part of the "eternal capital" of the State of Israel. 93.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Ethiopia is convinced that Pretoria's obdurate resistance to the exercise by the Namibian people, under the leadership of their sole authentic and legitimate representative, SWAPO, of their rights to self-determination and independence, will only contribute to the further intensification of the determined armed struggle, which, in the case of Zimbabwe, is destined to be crowned with resounding victory. 89. This year, as we observe the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of the historic Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, we strongly urge the Security Council to take action on enforcement measures against the South African regime, under Chapter VII of the Charter, with a view to ending the illegal occupation of Namibia. 90.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Nevertheless, obstinate as it is, the racist regime in Pretoria is not disposed to heed reason and abandon its repugnant practices easily. Futile attempts continue to be made by the architects of apartheid, in collusion with their imperialist collaborators, to perpetuate this vile and pernicious system. We have no doubt that, had it not been for the overt and covert political, economic, technological and military—including nuclear—collaboration by well-known Western Governments and their transnational corporations, the criminal gang in Pretoria would have long ago been a thing of the past. 88. Despite such wide-ranging collaboration, the struggle of the people of South Africa and that of the Namibian people, under the leadership of their respective liberation movements, is gathering momentum.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“It is with joy and pride that I welcome, on behalf of the Ethiopian delegation, the newly independent States of Zimbabwe and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines into the family of nations. Nothing could be more gratifying than to see among us here the delegation of the African State of Zimbabwe, symbolizing the triumph of a heroic people which went through a gruelling experience in their bitter and determined struggle for freedom and independence. We hail their resounding victory as our own, just as we hailed their arduous struggle as a common African struggle for freedom, equality, justice and social progress. 87. The banner of hope for freedom in southern Africa is now flying higher than ever before. With each passing day the noose around the neck of apartheid is getting increasingly tight.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“I should like, on behalf of the Ethiopian delegation, to congratulate Ambassador Wechmar on his unanimous election to the presidency of the thirty-fifth session of the General Assembly. We are confident that, with his wide experience, he will effectively guide the important deliberations of this session to a positive and fruitful conclusion. 84. My delegation would also like to take this opportunity to convey, through him, to his predecessor Ambassador Salim Ahmed Salim, our profound admiration for his efficient and able guidance of the thirty-fourth session and the special sessions held this year 85. I wish also to pay a tribute to Mr. Kurt Waldheim, who, in the discharge of his responsibilities, continues to display tireless efforts to further the aims and purposes of our Organization. 86.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“These devious attempts should be condemned and rejected with the contempt they deserve. 119. As we enter the new decade of the 1980s, we see the world faced with new challenges while existing problems still remain to be solved. It is recorded in history that each decade and each century has posed its own challenges, and more often than not humanity has mustered its ingenuity and resources and has met such challenges with courage and determination. It is our firm conviction that the issues and problems of the 1980s will be faced with the required vision and determination. We are also confident that the United Nations will play a more constructive and active role in the creation of a world order based on peace, justice, freedom, equality and prosperity.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“The pronouncements made at the Conference by most of our leaders, the Final Declaration, the Programme of Action, and the resolutions that were unanimously adopted were not only indisputable evidence of the outstanding success achieved at Havana but also a clear demonstration of the solidarity and the unity of purpose of the non-aligned countries. At Havana, the movement strongly reaffirmed its vigorous opposition to imperialism, colonialism, neo-colonialism, apartheid and racism and charted a viable programme of action for the years ahead. 118. It is precisely because of this fact that imperialism and big-country chauvinists with expansionist and hegemonistic ambitions persist in their concerted efforts to hamper the implementation of the decisions adopted at Havana and to undermine the unity of the non-aligned countries.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“It would therefore be appropriate to make a brief reference to that historic Conference, if only in order to refute the self-appointed critics of our movement who, for their own selfish ends, are desperately trying to divide the non-aligned countries. 116. It is to be recalled that, prior to the Havana Conference, imperialism and international reaction were feverishly engaged in a well-orchestrated campaign of vilification directed against the host country of the Conference with the aim of thwarting its proceedings. Nevertheless, their efforts failed and the movement emerged stronger and more united than ever. Cuba, as the host country, and its revolutionary leader, Comrade Fidel Castro Ruz, therefore deserve our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the important role they played in making the Conference a great success. 117.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“The financial burden has been shouldered so far by all Ethiopians who look on the campaign as a part of their sacred duty to help their less fortunate brothers and sisters. Since the sacrifice and contribution of our people alone would not be sufficient, we believe that the international community, which made a worthy contribution towards our relief efforts in the past, will equally demonstrate its humanitarian concern in the resettlement and rehabilitation effort currently under way, by coming forward with generous contributions. 115. My delegation—and, indeed, the great majority of this Assembly—is guided by the thorough analysis of the international situation and the historic decisions adopted at the Sixth Conference of Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Countries, which was held in Havana, Cuba, only a few weeks ago.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Stressing the expedience of improving the food supply of the nation during the campaign, Comrade Chairman Mengistu also said: "Our campaign will chiefly concentrate on the agricultural, industrial, commercial and social fields, with special emphasis on the question of finding a solution to the current food-shortage problems. Our first and foremost task, therefore, is to save our fellow countrymen from the scourge of hunger, to which they had been subjected for so long." Thus the current phase of the campaign gives priority to the settlement of people who have been uprooted as a result of the recurrent and prolonged drought and other natural disasters, from marginal areas to potential agricultural sites in different regions of the country. 114. This undertaking has beyond any doubt put a heavy strain on our meagre resources.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“it is a historical day on which a choice has to be made between a country where the broad masses of Ethiopia would forever remain hungry, deprived, alms-seekers, illiterate, etc., or a country, a socialist one, proud and strong, in which equality, justice, peace, happiness and collective prosperity prevail". 112. The Provisional Military Government of socialist Ethiopia, cognizant of the fact that the nation's economic destiny lies first and foremost in the hands of its own people and resources, has mobilized the country's human and natural resources to increase the productive capacity of the nation, primarily in the agricultural and industrial sectors. 113.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“In that regard, a proclamation has been issued providing for the establishment of a national revolutionary development campaign and a central planning supreme council, the main objective of which is the reconstruction of the national economy, which has been ravaged by wars of aggression, repeated natural calamities, and by acts of sabotage instigated and assisted by the forces of reaction and anarchy. 111. In his address to the nation on 3 February 1979, on the occasion of the inauguration of the short-term plan of the national revolutionary campaign. Comrade Chairman Mengistu stated the following about the options open to our people: . . .”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“It is equally of the view that an equitable world economic order can and must be based on an equitable economic system within each nation. Being strongly committed to the achievement of social justice at the national level, we are at present carrying out basic and fundamental structural changes in our country in all socio-economic fields. 110. The Government of socialist Ethiopia has embarked upon a genuine economic development programme in a determined effort to raise the standard of living of the masses which for centuries languished under an archaic feudal system.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“We believe that this approach, which was initiated at Havana by the Sixth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, will be innovative and bring about a break-through in the present stalemate. 108. We should exert our efforts to demonstrate a change in attitude and to embark on a new approach to bringing an end to the present climate of uncertainty and disenchantment in international economic relations. It is thus the view of my delegation that international economic relations built on the status quo will produce an adverse trend in the international economic situation which, in our opinion, will not augur well for peace and security. 109. My delegation is of the view that the international community should share a vision of the world in which justice and equality prevail.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“If the dialogue between North and South is to succeed, a political vision is required, a vision which is inspired by the promise of a just future, rather than one marred by the desire to cling to the short-term privileges of the present. So long as the developed countries persist in their old ways, no realistic solution can be worked out for the major issues which affect the developing world. 107. My delegation firmly believes that the international community should seek a new initiative and a dynamic approach to achieving concrete results which would enhance the establishment of the New International Economic Order. In that regard, we subscribe fully to the proposal of the Group of 11 that global negotiations on international co-operation for development be launched at the special session of the General Assembly in 1980.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“That was apparent during the fifth session of UNCTAD held last May in Manila, in the meetings of the Preparatory Committee for the New International Development Strategy, and at the recently concluded session of the Committee of the Whole Established under General Assembly Resolution 32/174, where the industrialized countries demonstrated increasingly inflexible positions towards the legitimate demands of the developing countries. 106. The inward-looking policies adopted by the developed countries have not only rendered the process of negotiation more difficult but have also made elusive the attainment of the goals set out at the seventh special session of the General Assembly. We are not simply concerned at the lack of political will to expedite those negotiations.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Although this perception found its expression in the Declaration and Programme of Action on the Establishment of the New International Economic Order which was adopted at the sixth special session of the General Assembly, the results obtained so far leave much to be desired. 105. The negotiations conducted until now between developed and developing countries in various international forums to bring about structural changes have reached a stalemate. This lack of progress is due, evidently, to the absence of a genuine political will on the part of the large majority of developed countries to engage in meaningful dialogue.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“These two items are not only timely but also of crucial importance for the maintenance of international peace and security, and the Ethiopian delegation is pleased to extend its wholehearted support to them. 103. I should like to turn now to a subject which is no less vital and pressing: that of economic co-operation and development. 104. As we are al I aware, the international community finds itself at present in the midst of important negotiations in the economic field, which will have a critical bearing on our endeavour to create a just and equitable world economic order. The demand for equity and justice requires fundamental changes in the international economic system to assure to all nations a fuller participation in international economic life and an equitable share of benefits accruing there from.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“It is obvious that any progress in the field of disarmament and the maintenance of global peace and security would essentially require international cooperation, confidence between and among States, and strict compliance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. We are therefore satisfied to note that two of the new proposals submitted to the current session of the General Assembly are of direct relevance to the furtherance of the objectives of disarmament and the strengthening of international security. We refer here to the proposals submitted by Czechoslovakia and the USSR and entitled, respectively, "Adoption of a declaration on international cooperation for disarmament", and "Inadmissibility of the policy of hegemonism in international relations".”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“A significant development that has taken place this year in the field of disarmament was the signing, at the conclusion of the second round of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks [SALT], of a treaty by the leaders of the USSR and of the United States of America. There is no doubt that this Treaty is a step in the right direction inasmuch as it contributes to strategic stability and to the reduction of the risk of nuclear war. Since the main thrust of the SALT negotiations is the limitation of the levels of strategic weapons of the two major nuclear Powers, the Treaty can assume global importance only if it constitutes a step in halting, and eventually reversing, the nuclear arms race. 102.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Regrettably, and despite the expressed wishes of the littoral and hinterland States, recent developments in the region point in the direction of expanding existing military base; and the deployment of more naval units, which indicates the intensification of the nuclear arms race and thereby gravely endangers the independence, security and stability of the States of the region . 100. At this juncture, I should like to emphasize that the clarion call by the OAU for the denuclearization of Africa can have no effect so long as certain imperialist Powers continue to collaborate in the nuclear field with the apartheid regime of Pretoria. 101.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Aware of the dangers of the extension of the nuclear arms race into the Indian Ocean region, the littoral and hinterland States have long striven, individually and collectively, to promote conditions that will ensure the preservation of their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and also enable them to resolve their political, economic and social problems in conditions of peace and tranquillity. 99. The Meeting of the Littoral and Hinterland States of the Indian Ocean, which was convened pursuant to the Declaration adopted by the General Assembly in 1971, clearly demonstrated the urgent need for the elimination from the area of the competitive escalation in the military presence of the nuclear-weapon States.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Last year the General Assembly stressed the urgency of concluding agreements on a comprehensive an of nuclear tests and chemical weapons, Regrettably, not much progress has been achieved during the year and, once again, we wish to underline the responsibility of the Committee on Disarmament for completing negotiations on these important matters. It should also be underlined that any failure on the part of the nuclear- weapon States to meet their responsibility and obligation to halt the arms race and to proceed to genuine disarmament measures will mean that the world is faced with the danger of the continuing erosion of the efficacy of the non-proliferation regime. 98. Obviously, this trend is ominous and it has been further highlighted at the recent Meeting of the Littoral and Hinterland States of the Indian Ocean.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“96. The newly re-established Disarmament Commission and the Committee on Disarmament have held and concluded their 1979 sessions with some degree of success. Yet the arms race is increasing at a pace which outstrips by far all the efforts to put an end to it. It is, therefore, imperative that all States should muster the necessary political will and strive to use with greater efficiency the newly-established deliberating and negotiating bodies which provide the basis for promoting the programme of disarmament as adopted by the tenth special session of the General Assembly. 97.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Such an outright denial of reality and justice will rather, in the long run, jeopardize the credibility of the United Nations, an organization which certainly deserves abetter fate than that of its predecessor, the League of Nations. 95. It has been repeatedly confirmed that the cessation of the arms race and progress towards genuine disarmament constitute the most urgent and pressing problem in contemporary world politics. It cannot be over-emphasized that the early cessation of the arms race, particularly in the nuclear field, and the collective realization of the long-cherished objective of general and complete disarmament under effective international control would not only strengthen international peace, security and co-operation, but would also release substantial resources which would benefit the peaceful development of mankind.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Having overthrown the Pol Pot-Ieng Sary genocidal regime, the Kampuchean people, who are currently engaged in the arduous task of reconstructing their devastated country, are facing the concerted manoeuvres of international reaction and imperialism, which are trying again to impose on the people that discredited and murderous regime. 94. In this regard, I cannot fail to express our deep dismay at the decision by the General Assembly to seat in the United Nations, as representatives of the Kampuchean people, individuals who have been disowned by their own people and discredited by their very actions. This decision will neither contribute to the maintenance of peace and security in the region nor will it enhance the prestige of our Organization.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Once again we reiterate our support for the struggle of the people of Cyprus to maintain and consolidate the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and the non-aligned policy of their country and, thus, we call for the cessation of all foreign interference in the internal affairs of Cyprus. 92. The situation in South-East Asia is no less grave today than it was last year. The heroic Vietnamese people have been subjected to yet another foreign armed aggression, but once again they have successfully repulsed the aggressor. However, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Viet Nam and Laos continue to be under imminent threat. 93.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“To this end, the participation of the PLO in all negotiations on the question is also of crucial significance. Therefore, Ethiopia extends its full support to the just cause of the Palestinian people and the Arab States whose territories have long been occupied. 91. Socialist Ethiopia also urges all the parties concerned to exert the efforts necessary for the resumption of the intercommunal talks among the people of Cyprus with a view to arriving at a mutually acceptable solution on the basis of the principles and resolutions of the United Nations.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“This has been amply demonstrated by the continued establishment of illegal settlements in occupied Arab territories and has increased Israeli aggression against the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon. 90. Furthermore, the separate deals between Egypt and Israel have increased tension and conflict among the States of the region. For these reasons, socialist Ethiopia rejects these separate deals and maintains that there can be no lasting solution to the Middle East problem unless it is sought within the framework of the Charter of the United Nations and relevant United Nations resolutions which require the complete withdrawal of Israel from all occupied Arab territories and the full exercise by the Palestinian people of their inalienable rights to self-determination and the establishment of their own independent State.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“We also support fully the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean in their just struggle to attain their legitimate rights over their natural resources and to conduct their political life without foreign interference so as to establish just and equitable social and economic systems. 88. The Middle East situation continues to make the maintenance of international peace and security increasingly difficult. The cleverly orchestrated manoeuvres and betrayals which we have witnessed of late have succeeded only in highlighting the fact that the question of the rights of the Palestinian people is at the core of the Middle East problem. 89. The Camp David agreements and the subsequent treaty between Egypt and Israel have not only ignored and circumvented this important and central issue but have also made Israel more arrogant and intransigent.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“The world has also witnessed the end of one tyrannical regime after another, a further testimony, if one were needed, to the fact that nothing can stand in the way of a determined people struggling for freedom, equality, justice, democracy and peace. The victory of the Nicaraguan people over the Somoza tyranny and the neo-colonialist regime was secured at the cost of indescribable sacrifice and as the direct result of the heroism of the fighting forces under the leadership of the Sandinist National Liberation Front. In this connexion, the Government and people of socialist Ethiopia warmly congratulate the Latin American and Caribbean countries on the high sense of responsibility, determination and firmness they have so courageously demonstrated in opposing all forms of intervention, particularly military intervention in Nicaragua. 87.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“In this connexion, Ethiopia lauds the wise and courageous stand taken by Mauritania in renouncing its claim over, and relinquishing its occupation of, a part of Western Sahara. It is our hope that Morocco will also reconsider its present position and follow the commendable example of Mauritania so that the people of Western Sahara will regain their independence and peace, and security in the region will thereby be ensured. 86. Turning now to the general international scene, we note that the year has been marked by rising tensions and conflicts in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, each gravely endangering global peace and security.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“It is therefore imperative that the decision of the Security Council with regard to the arms embargo on South Africa be fully implemented. In view of the grave threat posed by South Africa's nuclear weapons capability, the Security Council is in duty bound to pronounce itself on the mandatory cessation of all types of nuclear collaboration with South Africa. 84. While discussing the total liberation of Africa, I cannot fail to reiterate my Government's full support for the heroic struggle of the people of Western Sahara for self-determination and independence in accordance with General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) and the recent decision of the sixteenth session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity [OA U] 85.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“If that final victory could be achieved through peaceful means, we would be among the first to welcome it. It is in view of this that socialist Ethiopia and indeed the whole of Africa follows closely the current London Constitutional Conference on Rhodesia. Despite our bitter experience with the series of manoeuvres which have served more to prolong than to expedite the process of liberation, we earnestly hope that the results of the London Conference will lead to a speedy transfer of effective power to the African majority in Zimbabwe. 83. The achievement of majority rule in Zimbabwe and progress in the elimination of racism and apartheid in southern Africa require immediate and determined action by the international community.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“To our regret, however, it is in those same countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States, that governmental action is being considered wilfully to violate international obligations and unilaterally lift economic sanctions. We view these developments with the utmost concern. It is obvious that the mere change of colour does not in any way constitute a change in the illegal and colonial nature of the Salisbury regime. That settler domination is still intact in Rhodesia and that, as a result, the struggle for genuine independence, freedom and equality has intensified, needs no further elaboration. In our view, that struggle has to continue unabated until the dignity of the African is fully restored and final victory achieved. 82.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)