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first: 1991-09-24
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“In spite of the uncertainties hanging over the global economy and international relations in general and above all the risk of marginalization for the African continent, it is unthinkable that the peoples, countries and Governments affected by crisis might yield to disarray or discouragement.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Like the environment, other problems suffered by Africa AIDS, tuberculosis, yellow fever, drugs and more could be faced up to with the support and effective assistance provided by the colossal sums of money that would be freed up through complete and total disarmament. But at this point we should like to commend the United Nations system, the funding bodies and the international organizations both governmental and non-governmental such as the World Health Organization (WHO) for their efforts and support thus far in helping us face the scourges that ravage our continent.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In this very Assembly, for years on end, high-ranking personages have from this rostrum drawn our attention to the decisive role of disarmament in the evolution of the developing countries. This is a dimension that we must never forget in our work. That is why the Government of Guinea-Bissau supports the establishment of a moral and political climate that encourages the total elimination of all arms of destruction, because reductions in military budgets and expenditures will benefit economic and social development in many parts of the world at large and in Africa in particular.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“As our immortal leader Amilcar Cabral said, "Children are the flowers of our struggle and the reason for our fight." The Organization of African Unity (OAU) Conference on the African Child, which will be held next November in Dakar, Senegal, will be an opportunity to show our active solidarity with children, who, unfortunately, suffer from so many problems and also to show that the international community is in solidarity with all African youth. Now that tensions between East and West have been resolved and ideological antagonism has ended, it remains for us to pay attention to the developmental problems of the poor countries and thus to ensure international peace and security.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Part of Guinea-Bissau, a member of the Permanent Inter-State Committee on Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS), is in a region afflicted by drought. We call urgently for the rapid establishment of an intergovernmental committee that will be entrusted with the development of an international convention to fight drought and desertification. The Republic of Guinea-Bissau reaffirms once again its support of the Bamako Convention, which prohibits the importing of waste to Africa, and the Bamako Commitment of the African countries regarding their priorities in the field of the environment. The World Summit for Children, held in 1990, broke new ground for the improvement of living conditions of children the world over. We have adhered to and implemented the decisions and recommendations that came out of that Summit.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In this connection, the secretariat of the Commission on Sustainable Development will necessarily require an identifiable structure. Its staff must be highly qualified and conform to an equitable geographical distribution, and it must base itself on the experience acquired in the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development preparatory process.* The President returned to the Chair. The idea of rapidly establishing a structure and staff for the implementation of the recommendations and decisions of the Rio Conference prompts us to consider that solutions to environmental problems must necessarily take into account development in all its dimensions, particularly in its regional socio-economic dimensions.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In that connection, may I, on behalf of my delegation, extend our warmest congratulations and sincerest thanks to Mr. Maurice Strong for the remarkable work that he accomplished at the head of a team whose dynamism, expertise and effectiveness are today recognized by all delegations. Mr. Strong's tireless efforts throughout the preparatory process as well as his personal commitment to the noble task assigned to him by the international community were the best guarantee of the historic success of the Rio de Janeiro Conference. It is our hope and our belief that he is among the best-qualified people, if not the best-qualified person, to guide the initial steps of the secretariat of that Commission. This is certainly vital to ensure the effective implementation and prompt follow-up of the commitments reached in Rio.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“This long-awaited Conference will provide an opportunity to review at a very high level the problems of women in the world. Sustainable and lasting economic and social development can only be achieved in the context of a healthy environment. In our opinion, the Rio Conference was a success, but the implementation of the decisions reached in that important and high-level forum will be even more decisive. After the holding of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, we focus our hopes today on the Commission on Sustainable Development, which is to meet at the ministerial level, and whose task it will be to follow up the implementation of the programmes contained in Agenda 21 and to see to it that they are implemented in an integrated manner.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The course charted by our countries towards greater freedom and democracy supports the concept expressed in the "Human Development Report" recently published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which recommends "a participative form of development in which the human being is placed at the center of the decision-making process". In this context, we are gratified by and we unreservedly support the decision to convene a World Conference on Human Rights as planned for 1993 in Vienna. Along these same lines, women in Guinea-Bissau participated equally with men in the liberation struggle in our country. At the same time, they fought to win their freedom and emancipation. It is for all these reasons that my Government unreservedly supports the World Conference on Women, to be held in 1995.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Furthermore, the international community must give special attention to the implementation of the Declaration and Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the 1990s, adopted at the Paris Conference, which remains a charter for us all. We make a pressing appeal to the international community that urgent and appropriate action be taken with a view to the adoption of a consistent programme of cooperation for the development of the developing countries, and above all, of Africa, an almost forgotten continent. In this respect, my delegation welcomes the initiative of the Japanese Government to convene once again in 1993 a summit conference on the development of Africa, as well as the French proposal, made by President Francois Mitterrand, to convene a high-level meeting on social development.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The search for a solution to the foreign-debt problem of the developing countries must not only involve a further strengthening of solidarity in the international community and shared responsibility between creditors and debtors, but must also take into account the growth objective of the developing countries. As we noted earlier, the world is experiencing extraordinary change. Everywhere, the trend towards greater democratization and towards respect for fundamental human rights is in evidence. But we know that these demands will go unheeded if they are not accompanied by an equally vital drive towards well-being and prosperity.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In spite of the truly commendable efforts made by the African Governments in the framework of implementing programmes of structural adjustment, our economic situation and living conditions are becoming increasingly difficult. The Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development, 1986 to 1990, which had given rise to such hopes, unfortunately has not responded to the legitimate concerns of the African peoples and leaders for growth and for viable economic and social development. The approaches taken thus far to finding a solution to the serious problem of debt, while encouraging in certain respects, are far from responding to the real economic concerns of the developing countries.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The response of the developed countries and of international economic and financial institutions has not been commensurate with their commitments, though most of the African countries have agreed to carry out the reforms imposed upon them. Africa remains ready, however, to reaffirm its commitment to apply the necessary transformation policies, as evidenced, inter alia, by the adoption of the African Charter for Popular Participation in Development and Transformation, and the proposals made as a result of the final assessment of the Programme. The new framework for cooperation must ensure sufficient resources; debt reduction and cancellation; and the adoption of lasting solutions to commodities problems, in the hope that the agreement thus reached will receive the full support of Africa's partners.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“It is virtually impossible today to discuss international relations without recalling, with sadness, the seriousness of the economic crisis of the developing countries in general and of the African countries in particular. The decline in export earnings, foreign debt and the inadequacy of resources for development, compounded by natural disasters, have served to further deteriorate socio-economic conditions in many countries. The United Nations has become aware of this situation and has adopted the Programme of Action for African Economic Recovery and Development for our benefit. None the less, the objectives sought have not been attained.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“This new trend which today characterizes international relations bears the hope of stability and has opened up prospects of peace and understanding. Guinea-Bissau has, in every instance, endeavoured to work in its foreign relations towards a policy based on confidence, dialogue and harmony. The process of democratic openness begun in Guinea-Bissau and the resulting economic liberalization require the constant support of the international community. This democratic process deserves to be supported, because there can be no real democracy without development. It is therefore clear that a democracy which is not founded on a solid economic base is but an illusion.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The determination to democratize is unfortunately facing difficulties that stem from the implementation of structural adjustment policies, which, it should be stressed, do not have the expected donor support. This situation worsens the state of impoverishment and the feeling of frustration of our peoples. The dependence of Guinea-Bissau, in particular, and of African States, in general, on international agencies and bilateral partners is thereby strengthened. There can be no doubt that we are at a uniquely decisive and historic stage in which all efforts must converge to strengthen the positive trends that we have observed and to make them irreversible and give a new dimension to the relations between parties and States.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“So that it can be effective and practical, this process is based on my country's historical social and cultural realities. In our view, the recent adoption of our Electoral Law narrows the gap between the aspirations of our people and reality, and gives all citizens the means to express themselves freely and indeed to be free. The progressive disengagement of the State from the industrial and commercial sector, the encouragement of private initiative, the promotion of private property and the creation of conditions of social stability, unity and national cohesion are at the heart of these transformations now taking place in our country. However, experience has shown that the attainment of democratic objectives in African countries is necessarily accompanied by some degree of problems and of questioning.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The successful missions already conducted and the restored confidence in the Organization give solid grounds for satisfaction and, above all, for hope. The Republic of Guinea-Bissau hopes that all those involved in conflict will rediscover the virtues of dialogue and cooperation, which are the only arms that lead to peace. The Government of General Joao Bernardo Viera, President of the Council of State of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, has committed all of Guinea-Bissau to a process of pluralist democratization and to the establishment of a State of law, as well as to the improvement and recovery of the economy, with a view to greater social justice. The process of democratization now under way in Guinea-Bissau is perceived everywhere as the clear sign of fundamental change, whose goal is justice, social stability and greater well-being.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Guinea-Bissau, which hopes for a peaceful and speedy settlement of that conflict, urges all the parties involved to heed reason and to respect the basic rights of the Haitian people. The growing tension and conflict in Central and Eastern Europe are jeopardizing international peace and security. Guinea-Bissau is anxiously following the evolution of the situation in the former Yugoslavia. Each day we deplore the violence and the hatred in the confrontations that have cost so many human lives. That is why the Republic of Guinea-Bissau commends the initiatives and the efforts of the United Nations, through its Secretary-General, and of the European Economic Community with a view to achieving a peaceful solution to the inter-ethnic conflict.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In this regard, we pay a well-deserved tribute to the valuable assistance given to my country's development efforts by another country from the developing world the Republic of China whose economic performance, which now puts it among the major economic Powers of the world, is in many regards exemplary. In Latin America, we welcome and support the peace process begun under United Nations auspices for the restoration of security and stability in that region. Since the developments of 30 September in Haiti, President Aristide, the constitutionally elected President, and his Government are still waiting to take up their legitimate places, to which they are entitled. The international community and the Organization of American States should help them in that regard.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Similarly, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau urges the Cypriot communities to continue negotiations, with the assistance of the Secretary-General, for a peaceful settlement of the Cypriot conflict. The Republic of Guinea-Bissau, again within the context of the quest for peace and harmony among nations, has undertaken diplomatic relations of cooperation and friendship with all countries throughout the world that fervently seek peace and justice. Guided by this thinking, we also maintain diplomatic relations of cooperation and friendship with the Republic of China (Taiwan). That is why we support and endorse the reference made to that country by the President of Nicaragua from this rostrum.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“That is why we welcome the high-level meeting of delegations of Portugal and Indonesia under the auspices of the United Nations with a view to finding the necessary framework for a settlement suitable to all the parties to the conflict. We should like to assure all the parties involved in the process of seeking a favourable and speedy outcome of the conflict of our availability and support. In spite of their admission to the United Nations, the two Koreas have yet to find common ground for the reunification of the great Korean nation. The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is privileged to have good economic and diplomatic relations with the two Koreas - north and south. That is why we appeal to them to continue negotiations for the speedy reunification of the great Korean homeland.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The Lebanese people will find a source of justified pride in this. In Cambodia, new prospects for a lasting peace were opened after the negotiations. One of the most recent prospects is the organization of free elections, being prepared with the welcome assistance of the United Nations, which we should like to commend and encourage. We believe and hope that the organization of these free and democratic elections will put an end to the long years of suffering endured by the heroic people of Cambodia. As to the question of East Timor, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is hoping for an acceptable and speedy peaceful conclusion to this serious problem, which is a source of concern to us. The Maubere people must regain its legitimate right to self-determination and independence, if it so wishes. I repeat: if it so wishes.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In the Middle East, we are convinced that peace is possible if the parties to the conflict are imbued with the necessary political will. Guinea-Bissau hopes that a rapid, negotiated solution might be found to the problem of the Middle East so that the peoples of that region might be able to live in peace. The Palestinian people are however entitled to a homeland, to a sovereign State, within secure and internationally acknowledged borders. My country therefore supports and encourages all the initiatives undertaken to restore peace between the Palestinian and Israeli peoples. We welcome the prospects opened up for the restoration of peace and security in Lebanon. The whole world admires the courage of the Lebanese and I am certain that the whole world will help them to bring about the triumph of their ideas.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The Assembly, a forum for heightening awareness and a court of appeal, will not fail to ask the international community to give more coherent and concrete assistance in the face of this new development in order to bring this bloody and outrageous conflict to an end. We appeal most urgently to the parties involved in the conflict to comply with the agreements signed in Djibouti and to agree to mitigate the sufferings of that brave people. The Republic of Guinea-Bissau, for its part, supports any proposal to find a peaceful solution to this conflict as soon as possible. In the Horn of Africa there is also Ethiopia, the authorities of which we would like to encourage to continue the dialogue begun for lasting peace and security in that country and in the region.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The quest for a dynamic solution for a global settlement of the problems of that country are based on essential respect for the rights of all. It does not depend only on the willingness of States and people in the region; it must also commit all of us who, for various reasons, have an impact on the behaviour of the various protagonists so that there might be a lasting and just peace. Somalia has become a field of carnage and of constant concern to the international community. For some time now we have been seeing a fratricidal civil war with disastrous consequences for that country and its defenceless civilian population.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In Western Sahara we hope that the necessary conditions will quickly be met so that a referendum on self-determination under the aegis of the United Nations might be held as soon as possible in order to establish a lasting climate of peace and security in that region. In Liberia as well, the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to create an atmosphere that would lead to a normalization of the political situation and to the holding of democratic elections, have, unfortunately, not yet borne fruit. We reiterate our appeal to the warring parties, especially the National Patriotic Forces of Liberia, to comply scrupulously with the Yamoussoukro agreements, especially the agreement reached on 30 October 1991.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“On this occasion of celebrating peace and regained harmony the Government of Guinea-Bissau reiterates its fraternal feelings of solidarity and its wishes for prosperity for Angola. We earnestly hope that the peace process in Mozambique will have the same outcome and that the international community might soon be able to celebrate the end of the painful fate into which the civil war has plunged that country. We encourage the Mozambican Government to continue along the path of dialogue and we exhort RENAMO to show good will in order to allow for the speedy establishment of peace in that country so sorely tried by so many years of violence.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“My delegation invites the international community to maintain pressure on the South African Government so that the process that has begun may lead to the total elimination of apartheid and to the establishment of a democratic and multiracial society. The Assembly is certainly aware of the fraternal links of friendship which bind the people of Guinea-Bissau to the brother people of Angola. That is why the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, its people and its Government were overjoyed at the peace process which has begun in that country and which has led to the establishment of a multiparty system and of democratic, free and universal elections. For the Angolan people new prospects have opened up enabling it to undertake the reconstruction and development of its sorely-tried homeland.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The situation in southern Africa is hardly improving in spite of the announcement of reforms that will put an end to the system of apartheid. In view of recent developments in that country we are still concerned. However we are following with great interest measures to abolish segregationist laws adopted by the South African Government and we urge it to continue negotiations with the anti-apartheid movements for the final elimination of the apartheid system in that country where the overwhelming majority of the population still does not have the right to vote, to decide its own future and freely choose its leaders. Inter-ethnic violence caused and maintained by certain backward-looking forces continues to bring the country bloodshed and affliction.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“This new dynamic which today characterizes international relations, henceforth freed from the cold war, is a source of great hope for stability and opens up prospects for peace, understanding and cooperation which have enabled the United Nations to help in taking concrete initiatives for settling many conflicts. Yes, the world today has undergone extraordinary change. Everywhere the movement in favour of better democratization and of respect for basic human rights is emerging. We know that such claims will go unheeded if they are not accompanied by the same vital movement for prosperity and well-being. Furthermore, a number of important and dramatic events have afflicted us in recent times and have led us to be pessimistic. I am convinced that today, as in the past, the Assembly will be able to find its bearings again.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“That is why the Republic of Guinea-Bissau welcomes with joy the new Members that have joined our great family since the forty-sixth session. The delegation of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau congratulates all those countries. The forty-seventh session is being held at a time when international relations have been given a new momentum for progress and dynamism; and this, thanks to far-reaching changes taking place in the world. The Secretary-General, at the request of the Security Council, has submitted to us a report entitled, "An Agenda for Peace" (A/47/277), in which he refers quite rightly to the concept of preventive diplomacy and the idea of the maintenance, strengthening and consolidation of peace throughout the world. The Republic of Guinea-Bissau supports these initiatives.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We also pay tribute to the Secretary-General's dedication, to his visionary ability and his capacity to act, and, particularly, to his concern for preserving the prestige and the effectiveness of the United Nations in all circumstances. To his predecessor, Mr. Perez de Cuellar, who worked relentlessly for the renewal of the United Nations system, the establishment of international peace and security and development, we extend all our congratulations and a ringing tribute for the work he accomplished in the service of the international community. We wish him also every success in his future endeavours. The admission of new Members is an important stage in attaining the universality of the Organization, thereby enabling it to undertake greater action and giving it greater dynamism to achieve its objectives.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Because of this, I should like here and now to assure him of my delegation's cooperation in carrying out the lofty mission the Assembly has just entrusted to him. My delegation offers its congratulations and expresses its gratitude to Mr. Samir Shihabi, who, with great talent, wisdom and efficiency, guided the work of the forty-sixth session. We wish him every success in his future endeavours. Our congratulations and our thanks also go to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his tireless, constant, clear-sighted and successful efforts to safeguard peace and security the world over.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“On behalf of my country and Government, I should like first of all to convey our congratulations to Mr. Ganev on his election to the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly at its forty-seventh session. His competence and the wealth of experience he has acquired during his career as a diplomat in the service of his country, Bulgaria which enjoys great prestige on the international scene constitute, for the members of the Assembly, a sure guarantee for the success of our work. My delegation particularly welcomes this choice of President because our two countries have good relations, which are marked, among other things, by the massive assistance which his country gave to the heroic liberation struggle of our people and of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) against colonialism.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Mutual recrimination will not solve our problems, because we are all in the same boat. It is in this spirit that our delegations must participate together in the Conference on Environment and Development, which will take place in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. We agree with those who believe that the primary task is to harmonize respect for and preservation of the environment with the rational dynamics of development. In our view, the first step in solving this problem of the environment must be to eradicate poverty, misery, hunger and unemployment.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The threat to the environment is a danger to the future of mankind. The countries of the Permanent Inter-State Committee on Drought Control in the Sahel. of which Guinea Bissau is a member, are faced with major natural disasters which jeopardise their socio-economic development. If the environment is to be protected, we must, speed up the development process in the poorest countries because, in our opinion, underdevelopment is a threat to the environment. We feel that protecting the environment also means improving the economic and social conditions of our peoples. We in Guinea-Bissau hope that the new and supplementary financial resources should be substantially increased and then provided to the developing countries, and that the transfer of safe technologies should also be assured on preferential terms.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The Government of Guinea-Bissau congratulates these countries and their Governments on their courage and their determination to continue their efforts in this regard. We are convinced that the considerable sums that will be released by arms reduction at the international level should be channelled towards development assistance, education and the struggle against disease, hunger and illiteracy. My country hopes that the efforts by the African States to turn Africa into a denuclearised continent, as called for in the 1964 Cairo Declaration of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), will be given the necessary support by the international community. The current threat to the environment is a phenomenon which must be curbed without delay. The population explosion increases the poverty of the developing countries.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We welcome the measures taken and the efforts made by the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to resolve the Liberian question and thereby establish an atmosphere of peace, understanding and security in the subregion. Guinea-Bissau is a country of peace and therefore its motto is fraternity, agreement and understanding among peoples and nations. That is why disarmament is a moral imperative for Guinea-Bissau and, we believe, for the international community at large, because it is the basis on which international peace, justice and security will be built. We were pleased to learn of the recent disarmament initiatives taken by the two super-Powers.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We are grateful to all those, near and far, who contributed effectively and positively to the signing of that agreement, in particular Portugal, the United States of America, the Soviet Union and the United Nations. We are certain that our brothers in Mozambique also will find the most appropriate way to speed up the process now under way so that in the near future promising results can be achieved in the negotiations between the various parties for the establishment of peace and security in that country and in the region. As for Liberia, we urge the parties to the conflict to redouble their efforts in order rapidly to find a viable and just solution to the dispute.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We support the initiatives in this respect by Europeans and urge that they press forward with those initiatives. The lack of significant progress on the question of Cyprus in spite of the unceasing, and commendable efforts by the Secretary-General, supported by the international community, is very regrettable. We believe that the withdrawal of all the foreign troops would facilitate understanding among the parties concerned. Respect for the independence and territorial integrity of nations and of States is a sacred principle for the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. We welcomed and hailed the signing on 31 May 1991 of the Estoril agreement between the Government of Angola and UNITA. This act, which united all the citizens of that country, will certainly contribute to social progress and viable economic development.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We are convinced that these abuses, which are known to the international community, must not only be condemned but must also come to an end. We also urge the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to continue on the path of dialogue towards the reunification of the Korean peninsula. For our part, we are encouraged by the progress achieved in the dialogue and negotiation now under way in Cambodia, which should soon be crowned with success. We congratulate the parties involved, and particularly His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sihanouk, on his courage, self-sacrificing spirit and great wisdom in dealing with the Cambodian question. As for Yugoslavia, we urge the parties to the conflict to display good sense and wisdom, for the good of the Yugoslav population and for the defence of the Yugoslav homeland.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The Secretary-General can rely on the complete support and cooperation of my country and of my Government for the implementation of any decision taken in a spirit of harmony and dialogue for the maintenance of the peace and security of the Sahara. The Government and people of Guinea-Bissau support the people of East Timor in its just liberation struggle for self-determination and independence. Or the basis of the mandate given him by the General Assembly of the United Nations, we commend and encourage the efforts made by the Secretary-General for many years to find a just political solution to the problem of East Timor. The people of Guinea-Bissau, which has historic and cultural ties with the people of East Timor, have witnessed with profound sadness and anguish the domination of our brothers under the unjust occupation of the invader.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“That crisis has had negative consequences for my country. Guinea-Bissau, as members are aware, belongs to the category of least developed countries and depends greatly on foreign aid. Because of this situation, we have had to redouble our efforts to meet the basic needs of our social and economic development. With regard to Western Sahara, we congratulate the Secretary-General of the United Nations on his tireless efforts to find a just and comprehensive solution to the problem. He encourage the Secretary-General and his co-workers to persevere in that direction. He also urge the parties to the conflict to work together to reach a peaceful, just and lasting solution to the problem.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Only in that way, we believe, will the right of the Palestinian people to a homeland be respected, together with the right of Israel to live in peace within secure and recognized borders. One year ago, here in this Assembly, we were discussing a flagrant violation of international law and the use and abuse of force in violation of good sense and international norms of behaviour. At that time, Guinea-Bissau condemned the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. We are deeply gratified today at the complete restoration of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kuwait, a Member of the United Nations family and of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. Now that the crisis is over and that the rule of law has been restored, we appeal to the two fraternal countries to work together to bind the wounds caused by that sad and unfortunate war.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“In fact, since the Gulf War, active diplomacy has been at work with a view to the organization of an international peace conference with the participation of all the parties to the conflict. That diplomacy has afforded new prospects for settlement of the problem. The Middle East is a highly sensitive and unstable region. The cause of this instability is known to us all. With the steady deterioration of the situation in the occupied territories, the daily lot of the Palestinian people is one of bitterness and suffering. He are convinced that the withdrawal of Israel from the territories occupied since 1967 will lead to a just and lasting solution in compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions - resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Nelson Mandela and that of President Frederick de Klerk and encourage then in all their efforts to eradicate the shameful system of apartheid. We urge the De Klerk government to eliminate apartheid and establish a more just, democratic and multiracial society. Guinea-Bissau believes that the universal principle of one person, one vote, must be applied in the elections in South Africa. In other words, the right to direct universal suffrage must be granted to all South Africans. Guinea-Bissau is also deeply concerned about the Israeli-Arab conflict, which has now lasted 43 years. My country encourages all initiatives that might be taken with a view to settling that conflict.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The government of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, elected democratically by direct universal vote and, what is more, in an election held under the auspices of the United Nations, was overthrown by a handful of the military with a thirst for power. Guinea-Bissau vigorously condemns that deplorable act, which is anti-democratic and anti-constitutional, and calls for the immediate restoration of the legal government of Haiti. Following the release of the historic leader of the African National Congress, Mr. Nelson Mandela, the government of Frederick de Klerk has taken steps towards the elimination of apartheid. Nevertheless, we see that the system continues to exist in flagrant violation of human rights. We welcome the attitude of Mr.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“None the less, we wish to make an appeal for greater understanding and sensitivity to our cause in mutually advantageous cooperation with our partners. At this very moment, our National Assembly is in the process of adopting, in a climate of sincere and open dialogue, certain laws which formalize the process towards a multiparty system and the establishment of a pluralist democracy based on human rights and fundamental freedoms. As we see it, democracy means the participation of the people in decision-making concerning the future and sovereignty of the nation. We believe that the democratic pluralism to which we aspire will strengthen our national unity and benefit our country greatly by mobilizing all sectors for development, peace and security. The Government of Guinea-Bissau and its people deplore the recent events in Haiti.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Along these lines, we urge our partners of the developed world to come to our assistance, with a view to enhancing and developing our human resources. Our country is striving to provide its population with good education, adequate health care, literacy training and education for all children of school age. We are counting on international assistance to help us attain these goals, for all such measures also aim at providing greater opportunities for the entire population, above all, women, in education and training in order to improve their economic and social status. In so doing, we should like to assure the international community that we are aware of our responsibility as the primary beneficiary of our own social and economic development.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)