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first: 1980-09-24
most recent: 1985-09-24
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“It is therefore time to act because the long-term development of the world economy must necessarily begin with the solution of the economic problems of developing countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia, all of which are potential markets for products from the North. 180. We believe that it is essential for the industrialized countries to devote more resources to development than to the arms race. Similarly, the industrialized nations must apply the relevant General Assembly resolutions relating to development. They should also respond to the appeals made by FAO to implement a world food programme aimed at the stimulation of agricultural production by a massive programme of investment, to strengthen world food security and to liberalize markets so as to guarantee stable and remunerative prices to exporters in developing countries.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“In the face of this situation, which in the long run may well give rise to serious problems that could compromise international peace and security, the developed countries continue to adopt regressive policies and practices that work against the purposes of the new international economic order. We regret to note that official development assistance is actually shrinking in real terms. For all the countries in the Development Assistance Committee of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, this assistance represents only approximately 0.37 per cent of the gross national product of the countries concerned, that is, half the target fixed by the United Nations. And this has happened despite the noteworthy efforts which have been made by some Governments. 179.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Naturally, our political approach has always been to give our total support to South-South co-operation, since we regard strengthening unity of action among developing countries, reaffirming their common desire to resolve the various problems inherent in the essential conditions of integrated grass-roots development and establishing open and frank dialogue among them as an essential prerequisite for North-South co-operation on a basis of equality. This political action can be explained by the fact that the industrialized countries are working only for the maintenance and strengthening of their exclusive interests, to the detriment of those of the developing countries, which account for two thirds of the world population. 178.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“In the light of the obstacles placed by the industrialized countries in the way of global negotiations and of the failure of the sixth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, held at Belgrade, the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea intends to approach other friendly countries with the aim of bringing about comprehensive and sound co-operation among the developing countries. 177.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Our intention here is not to single out a scapegoat, much less to identify the guilty, but rather to reiterate our appeal to the international community. The crisis in international economic relations and the growing disparity between the developing countries and the industrialized countries threaten the stability and the independence of our States. The imbalance which has been created and maintained by the wealthy countries is tending to be perpetuated to the detriment of our nations, thus creating an unfair and ill-conceived ready-made situation in which the rich continue to become richer and the poor poorer. 176.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The increasingly frequent use or threat of use of force against the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of States since the thirty-seventh session makes even more pertinent the comments made from this rostrum on 29 June 1982 by President Ahmed Sekou Toure. He said: "What actually is threatening peace? It is the practice of colonialism racism and apartheid, hegemonism, the downgrading of the fate of the so-called materially deprived peoples, total scorn for those peoples, the flouting of international laws which guarantee the right of every people to peace, security and progress."" 174. The deterioration of the international political situation unfortunately seems to be reflected in the sphere of international economic relations, in which the situation gives no grounds for hope—far from it. 175.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“As to the crises which beset Latin America and the Caribbean, we favour respect for the territorial integrity and security of all States in that region and non-interference in their domestic affairs. That is why we condemn the transformation of local conflicts into an arena for confrontation between the two main blocs, and support laudable efforts from whatever quarter to bring about a negotiated solution to this regional crisis. 173. In this necessarily incomplete survey of some problems connected with peace and stability in the world, it would only be fair to note that the current session, unfortunately, is taking place against a backdrop of alarming deterioration in the international situation, futures of which are confrontation, military intervention, foreign occupation and the spiralling arms race.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The international community must continue its efforts to achieve that objective by securing the withdrawal of all foreign troops and by turning the Armistice Agreement into a peace agreement. 171. The delegation of the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea is equally concerned at the situation obtaining in Afghanistan and in Kampuchea. We believe that it is up to the peoples of Afghanistan and Kampuchea themselves freely to determine their domestic and foreign policies without any outside pressure or interference. We also believe that the legitimate status of Prince Norodom Sihanouk should remain one of the components to be borne in mind. 172.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“That Peace Committee is continuing to do everything it can to bring about a cease-fire, so that there can be peaceful negotiations between these two fraternal Moslem countries which must perforce live in peace. 170. In the Korean peninsula, as in many other parts of Asia, peace is still precarious. The Guinean Government reiterates its appeal to the international community, as well as to all men of goodwill, to support the very sincere efforts being made by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to initiate a constructive dialogue between the two communities from the North and South of the Korean nation in order to create a confederate republic. The Korean people, whether they come from the north or from the south, only desire peace and the reunification of their land.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“History, after all, has taught us that two wrongs do not make a right. We believe that scholars, experts, doctors and agricultural experts in Israel, rather than its armed legions, will make it possible for Israelis and Arabs one day to live in peace and brotherhood, which the whole world hopes will return to that region. 169. In the case of the distressing conflict between Iran and Iraq, the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea is concerned about this for more than one reason. We should like to refer here to the laudable and persevering efforts made by the Islamic Peace Committee, presided over by the head of the State of Guinea, President.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Israeli aggression in Lebanon has created chaos in that sorely tried country and has made it possible for more Arab land to be occupied, thus widening the gap which separates Israel from its Arab neighbours in the search for a peaceful solution. 167. We would state here with force and conviction that nothing sound, effective or durable can be done by way of resolving the problem of the Middle East without taking into account the Palestinian reality and without recognizing the right of the Palestinian people to found an independent State under the leadership of its vanguard, the PLO. 168. May we reiterate that the people and Government of Guinea harbour no hatred towards the people and Government of Israel. What we cannot tolerate is the language of force and the acquisition of other States' territories by force.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea, which is a founding member of the OAU, appeals to the international community to give its full support to the OAU in its painstaking efforts to find a peaceful solution to the disputes which are ravaging our continent and seriously impeding the consolidation of its unity and the harmonious and balanced development of the economies of the States of which it is composed. 165. Turning to the problems of the Middle East, our delegation sincerely regrets the constant deterioration of the situation there and the fact that it has been impossible to find any way of putting an end to the bloodshed and the material destruction caused among the civilian population. 166.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Our delegation remains convinced that, despite all these obstacles, Africa will find the proper solution, enabling the people of the Sahara, through a free referendum supervised by the OAU and the United Nations, to choose their own future and to announce it to the world. Furthermore, the fraternal people of Chad, through patient efforts, will also be able to regain peace and national unity in a sovereign country whose security and territorial integrity will be firmly assured. 164.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Again we would pledge to the fraternal front-line countries, that daily suffer the onslaughts of the Fascist regime of Pretoria, our militant solidarity. By their total commitment and their unfailing determination, those States have won the respect and admiration of Africa. 162. The African continent also contains other sources of tension, in the Horn of Africa, in the Sahara and in Chad. Here again, the corrosive effects of international tension and certain special interests have fanned the flames of separatism and have thwarted the efforts of the OAU to find a just and lasting solution. 163.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“That is because our delegation believes that it is essential that the international community finally do everything it can to increase the political, economic and military isolation of the racist minority regime, so as to force Pretoria to accept the full implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978). 160. Our delegation would like to take this opportunity to express to the freedom fighters of the ANC, the Pan-Africanist Congress and all active forces in South Africa our high appreciation and our whole-hearted solidarity with the courageous struggle which they are waging and the stunning victories they daily achieve. To SWAPO, its revolutionary leadership and its glorious fighters the people of Guinea reaffirm their unconditional support. 161.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“How can one declare that one is in favour of independence for Namibia and at the same time extort guarantees from that State which is not yet independent and also demand from another sovereign State, which is not involved, that it seriously compromise its own security and the survival of its popular and democratic regime? 158. No, our Organization can no longer afford to be the pawn of special interests without damaging its credibility. 159. Today as before, the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea categorically rejects any attempt to link the question of Namibia's independence with the withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“That will be possible only if there is an end to the support and criminal complicity of certain nations which, in defiance of the principles of the Charter and even of their own national constitutions, seriously threaten the freedom and dignity of the entire African continent. 157. How is it possible to condemn the policy of apartheid while continuing to provide the South African regime with the means of pursuing it? How is it possible to call for an end to Pretoria's military aggression against neighbouring African States while providing that Fascist regime with the weapons for its adventurist policies?”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“When we look at the pattern of flash-points in the world, we cannot but note with regret that it is always the same countries—our countries, the developing countries of Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia—which bear the brunt of this heightening of international tensions. 155. Africa begins the work of the thirty-eighth session with the hope that good sense and morality will induce our Organization to work seriously on the resolution of he problems caused by the intolerable policy of apartheid, domination and indignity which prevails in South Africa. Pretoria's challenge to the international community on the question of Namibia, and the armed aggression by South African soldiery against the peoples of Lesotho, Angola, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, are other problems which the United Nations must resolve without delay. 156.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“On 29 June 1982, in his statement at the twelfth special session/ our President, Ahmed S6kou Tour^, showed clearly that it is the great Powers with all their military technology which are casting the lures of destruction among the countries which are unaware of the danger hovering over our planet. 153. It is those Powers which foment the local wars they claim are controllable and which thus intentionally maintain a dangerous level of tension in international relations, forcing our countries to neglect their own goals in the struggle against underdevelopment and to devote their attention to a burdensome arms race which jeopardizes the economic, social and cultural progress of our peoples. 154.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“In fact, throughout the world—in Africa, in Asia and in Latin America—hotbeds of tension continue to proliferate and to grow, dangerously imperilling peace and security. 150. This constant exacerbation of the international situation is a direct outcome of the ideological and military confrontation between the two great blocs, which seek to divide the world into zones of influence. 151. As though to make the picture even gloomier, the severe trials imposed by the economic recession, which are especially disastrous for the developing countries, have further thickened an atmosphere already loaded with political tensions. 152.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Furthermore, we wish to voice here the gratitude and sincere appreciation of the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea for the untiring and praiseworthy efforts of the Secretary-General to bring about the peaceful settlement of international problems on the basis of the principles of the United Nations. 148. We take this opportunity to congratulate the fraternal State of Saint Christopher and Nevis on the happy occasion of its admission to the United Nations family. 149. It is particularly disturbing to note that the current session of the General Assembly, like the preceding one, is being held at a time when the international situation is, in many respects, highly worrying.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“145. We should like first, Sir, to convey to you, and through you to the people and Government of Panama, the sincere congratulations of the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea on your election to the presidency of the thirty-eighth session of the General Assembly. Your wealth of experience and your great skill are, as we see it, a firm guarantee that our work will progress harmoniously and successfully. 146. My delegation would like also to express to your predecessor, Mr. Imre Hollai, its gratitude for the skill with which he conducted the work of the preceding session of the Assembly. 147.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“It would then be possible to give the United Nations system the power to intervene effectively in the settlement of conflicts by peaceful means and to promote a policy of balanced co-operation among nations on a footing of equality.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We shall continue to repeat that, in our legitimate desire to perfect the Organization and to make it possible for the majority of Member States to play a full and responsible part in solving the serious problems that afflict the world, we consider it indispensable to begin to reform the structures of the United Nations and its operations. As we said two years ago from this very rostrum, the vitality of any institution depends on its ability to adapt to the times and to events. We still believe that if we wish to make international relations more democratic-and indeed we must do so-the democratization of the Organization is essential. We therefore reiterate our appeal that the Charter be revised so as to ensure equitable representation of all the regions of the world within the discussion and decision-making bodies.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In this connection, my delegation believes that the restoration of the Fouta-Djallon Massif in West Africa would make it possible for that subregion of Africa to play its part as a regulator and supplier of water for West Africa and would also make it possible to combat the problem of desertification and its many disastrous consequences. By giving massive aid for the implementation of the Plan of Action to Combat Desertification in Africa, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 34/185, the international community would be fulfilling its duty to act in solidarity-indeed, to take preventive action-within the framework of international co-operation.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It now seems more indispensable than ever for the developing countries to promote a sound and viable co-operation among themselves. An open and frank South-South dialogue would, we are convinced, make it possible for the developing countries to reinforce their unity of action and to reaffirm their common determination to solve the many problems arising from the requirements of integrated and endogenous development. The only possible way to ensure equality in North-South co-operation is to establish fruitful relations of co-operation based on justice and the reciprocity of interests, with the United Nations as the framework for negotiations. Above and beyond economic difficulties, our countries in some cases have to contend with natural disasters, which remain the lot of the third world.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The disappointment of developing countries is justified in the light of the Declaration on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order, acclaimed here amid general enthusiasm-a new international economic order which shall correct inequalities and redress existing injustices, and ensure steadily accelerating economic and social development for present and future generations. We note with regret the lack of political will on the part of the industrialized countries to begin global negotiations. However, the many discussions between North and South, the various consultations held, and the adoption of Assembly resolution 34/138 had made it possible for the various parties to perceive a glimmer of hope in so far as the fortunate outcome of those meetings was concerned.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“This is not a problem which concerns the nuclear Powers alone; rather, it is a whole set of concerns about which no statesman of our era can be indifferent. "What actually is threatening peace? It is the practice of colonialism, racism and apartheid hegemonism; the downgrading of the fate of the so- called materially deprived peoples; the flouting of international laws which guarantee the right of every people to peace, security and progress." I should not like to give the impression that I have come to this rostrum to talk only about political problems. The order designed, desired and maintained by those customarily called the "great" of this world persists and is being perpetuated. Because of that iniquitous order, the rich keep getting richer, and the poor keep getting poorer.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“This rapid review of some of the problems affecting peace and stability in the world should serve to indicate that we are indeed living in anxious and dangerous times, times when the spectre of the apocalypse looming on the horizon troubles the peace of cities. At the twelfth special session of the General Assembly President Ahmed Sekou Toure said referring to the arms race "Indeed, is there a decent person who is not increasingly alarmed about the negative consequences, already disastrous in many areas, of this frantic race being carried out at the expense of the lives of all the peoples of the world? It is doubtful that such a person exists, for if he did the internal light that God has given us would already have been extinguished.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“With reference to Kampuchea, my delegation considers that a solution to this problem will emerge from the sincere adherence of all citizens of that country, without exception, to a minimal programme. In this connection, the legitimacy embodied by Prince Sihanouk is one of the components that must be taken into account. Although the guns have been stilled in the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), there is reason to fear that peace there remains fragile and at risk. Recent events in the South Atlantic prompt us to support the idea of negotiations between Argentina and the United Kingdom, under United Nations auspices, in search of a peaceful solution to the question.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We endorse the idea of turning the current armistice into a peace agreement and effecting the withdrawal of the foreign troops stationed in South Korea, under the aegis of the United Nations. The Government of the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea approves the conclusions contained in the Lome Declaration, adopted in June 1982 at the African intergovernmental Conference in support of the reunification of Korea. In Afghanistan and Kampuchea, violation of the fundamental principle of the Charter-non-interference in the domestic affairs of States-which implies the inadmissibility of recourse to force in relations among nations, is today creating tension and war. It is up to the people of Afghanistan alone to determine freely its domestic and external policies, without any pressure or interference.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Despite the exacerbation of hostilities in recent days it will continue its efforts to reach a cease-fire and promote peaceful negotiations between the two Moslem sister countries, which should by all rights be living in peace. Peace remains fragile or threatened in many parts of Asia. Peace is endangered in Korea because of the continued division of that country and foreign interference in the domestic affairs of the Korean people. That people-in the North as in the South- seeks peace, independence and reunification of the country, which should be one and indivisible. My delegation reiterates its appeal to the international community to lend continuing and resolute support to all efforts at a final peaceful settlement of the Korean question.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We must nurture peace where it reigns, restore it where it has been breached, protect it where it is threatened. Tension exists not only in Africa and the Middle East, but also in the Mediterranean basin, in Cyprus, in the Gulf, in Korea, in Afghanistan and in Kampuchea. Only yesterday, in the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), such tension flared into open, murderous war. In sofar as the situation in Cyprus is concerned, the Government of Guinea encourages and supports all efforts at national reconciliation based on dialogue between the Turkish and Greek communities and respect for territorial integrity and for the unity of the Cypriot people. With regard to the painful conflict between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Peace Committee continues to do all it can.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It is appropriate now to appeal to all men of goodwill to support the efforts of the Council of State of the Republic of Chad, so that the work of national reconciliation can be completed. With regard to the Comorian island of Mayotte, my delegation invites both parties to conclude an agreement that would allow the return of that island to the motherland. Another crisis is the deteriorating situation in the Horn of Africa, the gravity of which my delegation has constantly pointed out. Our concern is particularly great in the light of the increasingly obvious intervention of foreign Powers in events in that part of our continent. We call upon the two sister countries, Ethiopia and Somalia, which are embroiled in that conflict to turn to the art of African wisdom: constructive dialogue and mutual tolerance.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We consider that the Committee established at the eighteenth session of the OAU Assembly of Heads of State and Government should pursue its work to organize a referendum in the Sahara. The convening of a special session of heads of State and Government would also help to ease the crisis now undermining and jeopardizing the moral standing of the OAU. To talk about African problems is to talk about Chad, Mayotte, the Horn of Africa and the serious worldwide economic recession, of which Africa is one of the main victims. Our delegation notes with some satisfaction the beginning of an internal improvement in Chad that may lead to political stability and the strengthening of national unity.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Israel's obstinate pursuit of a policy of aggression, expansion and confiscation and unbridled and systematic Judaization of Arab territories that it has been occupying by force dangerously jeopardizes its own future. It is time the world recognized that the Palestinian people, under the aegis of the PLO, has the right to a land, to a country, to a homeland; and that Al Quds Al Sharif should have an international status which alone is compatible with its threefold religious calling. The problems of the Middle East and those of southern Africa are obviously not the only concerns of our peoples. Africa, through its continental organization, is currently going through a serious internal crisis. This points to the urgent necessity of finding a just solution to the problem of Western Sahara.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The Government of the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea considers that in view of the prevailing situation in southern Africa, the United Nations must demand the full and immediate implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978) for the decolonization and accession to independence of Namibia, of which SWAPO is and remains the sole legitimate representative. Elsewhere, we must recall here the deep concern my country, the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea, feels concerning Israel's arrogance in the Middle East. It is high time for the State of Israel to face the obvious and to understand that its peace, its development, its survival, reside neither in its military policy, nor in war, but rather in a peaceful and speedy settlement of the Palestinian problem.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Angola cannot be told to renounce that sovereign right. The open aggression of South African troops perpetrated against Angola is inadmissible and repugnant. It is even more intolerable to link that act of aggression to the Namibian question. One can never say enough about the violations of the Charter and the open arrogance of the proponents of the shameful system of in South Africa, maintained with the complicity of certain Powers. It would be appropriate now to reiterate our appeal to the international community to give material, moral and diplomatic support to SWAPO and to all the front-line States, which are the victims of the continuing acts of aggression perpetrated by the South African regime.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Is the unhappiness of some creating the happiness of others?" The outrageous attitude and the extraordinary stubbornness of racist South Africa, which is continuing not only to oppress and exploit the Coloured people of South Africa, but is obstinately maintaining a state of war along the Angolan border and in southern Angola and is illegally keeping Namibia under its colonialist domination, can be cited in this connection. The Namibian question is a question of rights, the inalienable right of peoples to independence. There is no ambiguity as to the correct or incorrect exercise of this right. Alibis arising from the Cuban presence in Angola, used to perpetuate the grip on Namibia, are unacceptable to our delegation. The Cuban presence in Angela falls within the sovereign rights of the Peoples Republic of Angola.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The tragedy being acted out here and there demonstrates to the world the degree of anguish and the urgency of the responsibilities that must be assumed. On 29 June last, at the twelfth special session President Ahmed Sekou Toure stated from this very rostrum, in this connection: ' War, local though it be in a given geographic area of the world, is always universal in scope. "War is raging in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Lebanon is under attack by Israel, and Angola by the Republic of South Africa. In Namibia, in Western Saham, ... in Afghanistan, ... in El Salvador ... the fires of war have not been extinguished. Human lives are lost and property is destroyed. Violence continues threatening the life of man and the well-being of society. "International forums remain indifferent or powerless...”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind... "... to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and "to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom". Never had a human act and the legitimate will of peoples raised so much hope, confidence and faith in the future of nations. Between 1945 and 1982, 37 years have gone by; 37 years of thought, action and experience, 37 years of efforts crowned, to be sure, with victories, but more often ending with failure, disappointment and bitterness. This session is thus being held at a moment when the international situation is from various standpoints extremely unstable.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We should also like to convey to the Secretary-General the warm encouragement and high hopes of President Ahmed Sekou Toure for a successful discharge of the lofty tasks he has assumed as the head of the Organization. The son of a thin world country, Mr. Perez de Cuellar will, with his recognized wisdom, be able to deal with the pressing problems confronting the international community. This session is taking place at a particularly difficult and disquieting moment in international life. The aggravation of political tensions, to which has been added a chronic and testing economic recession, is the hallmark of our time. Thirty-seven years ago, on behalf of perceptive humanity, the peoples of the world endorsed the Charter in San Francisco, thereby committing themselves: "...”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It is with real pleasure that, on behalf of the delegation of the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea, we should like to extend to Mr. Hollai our warm congratulations on his well-deserved election to serve as President of this thirty-seventh session of the General Assembly. My country maintains with the People's Republic of Hungary the best relations of friendly and fraternal co-operation. We cannot doubt that Mr. Hollai's election will indeed contribute to the crowning of our work with just solutions to our many concerns. In the quest for these just solutions, the President can be assured that the delegation of the Revolutionary People's Republic of Guinea will be available at all times to ensure our fruitful co-operation.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Thus, the revision of the Charter, as well as the equitable representation of all the regions of the world in the decision-making bodies, in particular the Security Council, become imperatives. 101. Convinced as we are of the importance of the role assigned to the United Nations for the safeguarding of international peace and security, my delegation reiterates its sincere willingness and readiness to work, together with all States, to improve the climate of disquiet and insecurity which prevails in the world today, thus favouring the advent of a world of peace, justice and social progress.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“In order satisfactorily to resolve those problems in the light of this disturbing situation, we must give greater effectiveness to the means available to the United Nations. 99. While the Charter of the United Nations is essentially part of the historical undertaking of mankind to work towards the establishment of an era of true freedom, international economic justice and the effective preservation of peace and world security, it is today necessary, more than in the past, to envisage the adaptation of its structures and performance to the expanding framework of international relations. The vitality of any institution resides in its capacity for adaptation to the times and to events. 100.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“But if we want to eradicate the evil and all its effects, what we need now are enormous re-afforestation campaigns in our main river basins, and in particular the re-afforestation of the Fouta-Djallon massif, which is the main source of water for western Africa. 97. That is why our delegation is addressing an appeal to the United Nations, the specialized agencies and all those of good will in order that one of the pilot projects of UNEP, the one relating to the Fouta-Djallon massif, be carried out as soon as possible. 98. The world is characterized by events which occur pell-mell and whose effects on international relations, especially regarding peace and security, are very often negative. It is we, the developing countries, who suffer the most.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Without turning the Lagos Plan into a panacea and in order to avoid its becoming inoperative, we address a solemn appeal to the industrialized countries to contribute sincerely to its effective implementation. 95. As is the case in other fields, the agriculture sector has not escaped the crisis. Quite to the contrary. The already meagre results, compromised by the drought, have led to an increase in food dependency and the precariousness of the balance of payments. We must draw the attention of the international community to this serious drought, which exists in certain regions which up to now had been spared by that phenomenon. 96. The remedy to this disaster has consisted so far in the palliative of sending food.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the OAU, for its part, adopted the Monrovia Declaration,10 at the sixteenth ordinary session, in July 1979, and the Lagos Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Monrovia Strategy for the Economic Development of Africa," at the second extraordinary session in April 1980. 93. The Lagos Plan of Action clearly defines the policies and means of action for development and co-operation as regards our continent. Henceforth, it would be desirable for any aid or assistance to development in Africa to be placed specifically at the service of the implementation of the Lagos Plan of Action, which, in fact, contains the programme for the third development decade for Africa. 94.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“This forum, which would have all necessary powers and competence for deliberation and decision, would have the advantage not only of allowing for centralized discussions, but also for a coherent co-ordination of all development programmes in favour of the developing countries. 91. Unfortunately, this legitimate aspiration of the developing countries continues to come up against the lack of political will of the industrialized countries. We note in this connection that the results of the eleventh special session of the General Assembly devoted to development questions were rather disappointing. 92. Africa has objectively learnt its lessons from the last two decades. It is a bitter experience.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Who today determines the price of goods and equipment? It is foreigners as far as we, a developing country, are concerned. "Is this a service rendered us by foreigners? Not at all. It is always our clients who set the price of what we have to sell to them. It is our suppliers who set the price of what they sell to us. This is a description of poverty, and it is this that leads to the continued impoverishment of our peoples." 90. Indeed, we continue to believe that negotiations on the major questions already identified on the restructuring of the international economic system should be carried out within the central framework of the United Nations and not elsewhere, with the effective participation of all States— small, large and medium-sized.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)