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1991-09-24
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1992-09-24
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  1. “This may seem to be a problem between debtor and creditor countries but the fact is that a solution depends to a large extent on the political will of the creditor countries. We appreciate the initiatives already taken by some States in this regard, and we wish to express our gratitude for their efforts. Unfortunately, however, we note that the results of these efforts have been insufficient, bringing economic growth and development in the African countries to a standstil1. Guinea-Bissau is striving to develop its human resources, for they are vital to economic growth for development. Thus, it is necessary to take into account the related social factors, such as health, education, housing and so on.”

    1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)

  2. “We also believe that our economic partners of the North should endeavour to allow our products greater access to their markets and to improve the impact of measures already taken in this direction. Most African countries are obliged to devote a large part of their meagre export, earnings to the Importing of foodstuffs. Guinea Bissau is no exception and food self sufficiency can be attained only if our small economies turn to productive activities such as improved agricultural practices and better marketing, storage and preservation techniques. The burdens of debt and debt servicing are urgent problems that, must be resolved, and appropriate measures must be found to solve them.”

    1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)

  3. “The constant decline in commodity prices, the excessive foreign debt burden of the developing countries, reduced aid and the financial flow towards the developed countries, and the deterioration of the environment - all are challenges to the global economy. The signing by the Heads of State or Government at Abuja of the Treaty setting up the African Economic Community is indeed timely. We in Guinea-Bissau believe that immediate steps should be taken towards a real integration of transport and communications, with a view, in particular, to the marketing and distribution of our products. For this purpose, subregional economic projects as well as technical support institutions must be strengthened.”

    1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)

  4. “On the one hand the economies of the countries of the North are steadily forging ahead and, on the other, the overwhelming majority of those of the countries of the South are collapsing. The reverse financial and monetary flow and the inequitable distribution of wealth are gradually relegating the poor countries to the sidelines. Indeed, international economic relations continue to be based on injustice and Inequality. The weakest, countries, especially the least, developed among them, are faced with many challenges and are bearing increasingly heavy burdens. In our opinion, there is an urgent need for international economic cooperation to be based on the growing interdependence of our economies.”

    1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)

  5. “On behalf of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and its President, Joao Bernardo Vieira, and Government, I would like to convey to these new Members and friends our best wishes for success In the United Nations. I assure them of Guinea-Bissau's full cooperation and support. We also wish to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar, for the tireless manner in which he has guided and inspired our Organisation. He has introduced a new spirit and new dynamics into the United Nations system. The forty-sixth session of the General Assembly is being held at a time of both uneasiness and hope - while a new international order is being discussed, poverty and destitution persist, in contrast with wealth and abundance. This unfavourable situation to the countries of the third world is characterized by acute structural imbalances.”

    1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)

  6. “I wish to add my voice to those of the preceding speakers, and on behalf of my country congratulate Mr. Samir Shihabi on his outstanding election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its forty sixth session. His talent, experience and tact are guarantees of the success of our work. We extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to his predecessor, Mr. Guido de Marco, who so effectively guided the work of the forty-fifth session. Seven new countries have just joined the great United Nations family - the Republic of Korea, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the federated States of Micronesia and the Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.”

    1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)