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Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo,

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“Wars have always bequeathed a negative balance, and their victims tend to always be innocent people. That is why we ask for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of the countries involved in the conflict, in order to honour and respect the Syrian people and fulfil the United Nations responsibility to maintain peace and security around the world. The only interventions should be pacification and the destruction of chemical weapons, which the United Nations must demand of the Syrian Government. Repetition implies concern, and indeed, in its creation and in the framework of its Charter, the United Nations is seriously committed to maintaining peace and security in the world.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“With respect to armed conflict, the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians has demonstrated the inability of the United Nations to impose solutions during armed hostilities. However, we believe that politically influential countries of the Middle East can and should play a prominent role as arbitrators and mediators between the parties to the conflict. The solutions have already been laid out by the United Nations, and all that is needed is to implement them by ensuring respect for the limits set in 1967, because both countries must coexist and need clearly defined borders. Regarding the situation in Syria, we regret and condemn the use of chemical weapons and the escalation of violence fuelled by opaque interests that are decimating a people because of alleged internal problems.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Africa is more in need of special attention from the international community to ensure its security, since it is now a breeding ground for terrorist operations, mercenaries, pirates and organized crime, due to the fragility of its structures. The United Nations should not cling to methods and practices that do not resolve conflict or meet the desires of the people — or even worse, are a burden for them. We are referring here to the use of force and embargoes, which always inflict great suffering on the affected peoples and deprive them of their most basic rights. That was not the purpose for which the United Nations was established. We therefore call for the lifting of the embargoes imposed on the Republic of Cuba and the Republic of Zimbabwe, as they harm the lives of their peoples.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“While that is the central theme of this session, to which we all must give our support, we also note that the attention of the General Assembly should be focused on the normalization of relations among States, not only by adopting appropriate standards, but even more by ensuring that our States apply them. While the African continent and other developing countries strive to move towards sustainable development, they are unfortunately diverted from their efforts and forced to address man-made conflicts that are fuelled by the surreal approaches to freedom, democracy and respect for human rights in Africa that certain Powers are promoting. We are not convinced that the United Nations has adopted a particular model of democracy that is applicable to all States.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Equatorial Guinea is contributing and collaborating actively with its North American partners, Noble Energy, Marathon and Sanaria, with a view to completely eliminating malaria through the development of a vaccine that will be ready for official use in 2017. In order to work towards the main objective of the theme for this session, which is “The post-2015 development agenda: setting the stage”, Equatorial Guinea has adopted a development programme aimed at reaching the goals of an emerging country by 2020, which is now our priority. We therefore believe that Equatorial Guinea should move up gradually from its status as a least-developed country in order to achieve that new rank in 2020.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We therefore have no alternative but to reform those organs, particularly the Security Council, in order to make them more democratic, so that they can protect the interests of every nation impartially. Within the framework of efforts to meet the Millennium Development Goals, the level of basic infrastructure that has been created and the policy of promoting social institutions in Equatorial Guinea have resulted in a drop in the number of cases of malaria and in infant and maternal morbidity and mortality; in lower illiteracy rates; better technical and professional training; the increased empowerment of women; the gradual integration of persons with disabilities and a rise in the well-being of the people.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“In that belief and in the face of such hidden and complex plans, I am pleased to declare before this world forum that Equatorial Guinea and its Government are willing to host the next session of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa, at a suitable date to be agreed on by the parties. Uncoordinated actions such as those I mentioned, which worsen global insecurity, are being carried out today, while the United Nations — whose role as arbiter and conciliator is being openly flouted by special interests — looks on, powerless. Let us be honest with ourselves, because democracy, as a just and equitable system, should prevail in all the organs of the United Nations system, the epicentre of the international community, aspiring to peace, order and development.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We see, therefore, that everything is easily traced to the neocolonialist activities of certain parties that wish to recover the resources that nature reserved for our countries. Equatorial Guinea understands and agrees that security and development are an essential whole, and we affirm that peace and security, development and human rights are intrinsically bound together, which is why we disagree with the argument that indiscriminate destruction can be planned in order to then introduce reconstruction and reconciliation at somebody else’s expense.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“That interference is being carried out in total disregard of the sacred principles of national sovereignty and the dignity of peoples. Democracy is indeed the ultimate expression of natural law; it is also an act of the people’s sovereign will. We have never seen any country in the world accept democracy when it was imposed on it. And why has it now become the excuse for intervening through force in conflicts within self-governing countries? That represents a provocation against our peoples, who are being deceived in the name of democracy, while the fundamental attributes of independence and national sovereignty are disregarded, provoking civil disorder, which leads to loss of life, social divisiveness and the destruction of basic infrastructure, which is difficult to rebuild.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“The Government, together with all the political institutions, is carrying out major political reforms, thanks to the agreements reached in the binding national political pact, which was signed with all the country’s political groups and which establishes standards for the political conduct of all stakeholders and their participation in public affairs administration. Happily, the people of Equatorial Guinea are aware of the changes in the areas benefiting them, and they recognize and support them. At the international level, we are very concerned about the negative effects of the so-called humanitarian interference from the United Nations, which, far from ensuring the human rights and well-being of the peoples affected, is more focused on imposing political systems and democracy based on unacknowledged interests.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Tomislav Nikoli., President of the Republic of Serbia, for presiding over the special session of the General Assembly held in April of this year on the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Africa. Equatorial Guinea’s political, economic and sociocultural situation is positive and encouraging, because our country enjoys productive peace and stability and harmonious political development and is consolidating a genuine national democracy. All of that has allowed us to carry out significant infrastructure work, enabling the people to participate directly in the country’s overall growth.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“However, the almost incomprehensible ideological tenor of relations among States creates almost a kind of cold war between those that proclaim themselves moral authorities and a majority that want freedom of action to determine the futures of their peoples. As far as the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is concerned, questions of the peace and security of States should be given full priority and consideration by the United Nations, since without peace, there can be no development, and without development it would be difficult to ensure human beings’ dignity, integrity and freedom. For that reason, we firmly support the principle of the peaceful settlement of conflicts through negotiation, mediation and arbitration. In that connection, we would like to commend and acknowledge the efforts of Mr.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“At the same time, in addition to that disturbing situation, we see an increase in natural disasters, wars, terrorism and acts of violence, which take human lives and force large groups of populations from their homes. Hunger haunts almost three quarters of the world’s population, and there are still major endemic diseases that cause many deaths in less developed countries: they affect in particular the most vulnerable segments of society. Against the backdrop of that difficult political, economic and sociocultural situation around the world, Equatorial Guinea would like to acknowledge the efforts of the Secretary-General to preserve the noble principles of the Charter of the United Nations and to seek to achieve the goals set forth therein.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Although the international community has become increasingly conscious of the importance of peace, we still see, unfortunately, that the United Nations has not yet achieved its main objectives, namely, a peaceful and developed world, one ensuring the dignity and well-being of all peoples in the world. Thus, despite the major efforts that have been made over the past 68 years, peace is still as yet an unrealized dream in many parts of the world. The sovereign equality of all States can be seen only in declarations of principles. Economic and social development has not yet been achieved by most States, and the principles of cooperation for mutual benefit are being undermined in international relations.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Vuk Jeremi., for the excellent work he carried out and the dynamic style with which he presided over the work of the Assembly at its previous session. This sixty-eighth session is beginning its work on a tragic note, namely, the criminal and barbaric attack against innocent people in Kenya. It was an attack on a supermarket, a mall, which is a peaceful gathering place for people, which reflects the criminality of the perpetrators. Equatorial Guinea strongly condemns the heinous attack against the freedom and dignity of the Kenyan people, which also retards its national development and violates its freedoms. I convey our condolences and a feeling of solidarity to the Government of Kenya and the families of the victims. We also call on the United Nations to take severe measures against crimes of that nature.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“We bring to this sixty-eighth session of the General Assembly the fraternal and friendly greetings of the people of Equatorial Guinea. We also bring our fervent desire for peace and prosperity for all countries in the world at this difficult time, when the international community has to deal with major challenges that are thwarting the aspirations of the peoples for well-being and happiness. May I also extend my congratulations to Mr. John William Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda on his election to preside over the work of the General Assembly at this session. We wish him all the very best and every success in his difficult task, and we assure him of our support and cooperation. We would also like to thank his predecessor, Mr.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Finally, Equatorial Guinea is participating in these discussions with a good measure of optimism, based on our belief that, contrary to the selfishness that prevents many States from joining their efforts to tackle the problems facing our world, what we are seeing every day is a growing awareness and international moral determination that the United Nations should be a veritable centre for the unity and cohesion of the international community. Indeed, while Africa was isolated in the past, today the groups of countries who trust in Africa, its States and the contribution they can make to the global development continue to grow. We wish the sixty-sixth session of the General Assembly every success.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“In parallel to this programme, the Government is carrying out political, legal and administrative reforms in order to optimize the development of democracy and ensure control, transparency, good economic and political management and guarantee maximum respect for human rights. The political environment in my country is optimal for promoting peace, stability and reconciliation among all political forces, who work together in harmony with a unified set of consensual political criteria.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“In that regard, the African Union Summit held in Sipopo, Equatorial Guinea, adopted a programme for 37 11-50692 promoting the employment of women and young people and the fight against underemployment, as well as to provide professional and academic training. This programme needs the support of the international community. In my own country, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, we are committed to the Millennium Development Goals set for 2015. During the national economic conference held in 2009 to plan for the rational use of our oil resources and others, the Government adopted a national economic development programme, with the aim of ensuring that Equatorial Guinea joins the ranks of emerging economies by 2020.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We believe that developed countries whose industries are responsible for atmospheric warming should meet their commitments under the Kyoto Protocol and compensate developing countries for the damage and harm resulting from the effects of atmospheric warming. The groups at greatest disadvantage in this crisis are women, children and young people. However, young people without physical, intellectual and moral development cannot take up the mantle from the current generation to ensure the future of nations. Hence there is a need to provide the necessary moral and material assistance to young people to ensure the development of the continent in the future.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Nevertheless, in order to translate theory into practice, certain basic requirements must be met that meet the material needs of humankind. Thus many countries failed in this respect. Instead of their plans coming to fruition, they became engulfed in fratricidal conflicts because they did not meet such basic needs. Moreover, the African continent is facing, in addition to the economic crisis, the devastating effects of climate change, natural disasters, drought, famine and communicable diseases, which claim millions of victims. In that respect, the African Union recently organized a donors conference to support victims in the Horn of Africa, with Somalia being one of the countries most affected. The African Union has honoured its commitment to tackle this emergency. However, the helping hand of the international community is still needed.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Africa requires a level of economic and technological support that would enable it to process its vast resources, which, while contributing to accelerating its development, would also have an effect on the economic stability of its partners. All of this requires profound changes in the way in which we think about the current system and a readjustment of the methods and procedures used in international economic trade. The social order is determined by the political and economic order, but the political cannot develop properly unless the economic does as well. In that respect, Africa is making great efforts to develop its national democracies, and many African States have adapted their political, legal and administrative structures to the basic requirements of democracy.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“In that context, we cannot see any justification for the barriers, blockages and discrimination that we see in current economic, scientific and technical exchanges among nations, which only perpetuates the impoverishment of some and the ever-increasing enrichment of others. Indeed, the level of participation of the African continent in world markets is ridiculous, not even topping 1 per cent despite its economic and human potential, which studies have described as representing the future salvation of humankind. Africa calls on the developed countries to show solidarity and help us to develop our economy so as to become an integral part of this planet. Africa is not asking for a handout.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“In the political realm, we cannot transplant the cultural values of a country or a group of countries to others simply because the world, and policies themselves, are becoming increasingly globalized. Rather, we must promote dialogue and coexistence among cultures and civilizations, because, if we do not do so, the principle of the self-determination of peoples will automatically disappear. It is true that democracy is a noble principle and applies to any cultural value that is practiced and accepted by peoples. To say otherwise would be to betray the spirit of democracy that must develop in consonance with the cultures of respective peoples. On the economic front, the social dimension of peoples must manifest in the form of productive activities that benefit humankind.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“11-50692 36 With regard to the situation in Tunisia and Egypt, we also call on their Governments to adopt the legal and administrative structures necessary for democratic processes and State institutions. I should like to take this opportunity to congratulate the State of South Sudan on its accession to membership of the United Nations and to express our wish that the peoples of the Sudan and of South Sudan will live in peace and harmony with all of their neighbours and with the international community. Today’s world is suffering from an economic and financial crisis whose consequences are unpredictable. It is the result of the irrationality of the current political, economic and social world order, which has moved away from the social and humanitarian principles of equality, justice and fairness.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Unfortunately, we can see that the United Nations is being used dishonestly, under the pretext of humanitarian interventions, when in fact those interventions have served only to further violate the human rights of the peoples affected. The use of force in a conflict is not a unifying factor but rather one of division and destruction. The African Union recognizes the victory of the National Transitional Council of Libya in its fight against totalitarianism and recommends that its Government undertake a programme of transition aimed at the holding of free and transparent elections, ensuring their legitimacy through the participation of all of the groups that constitute the community of Libyan people.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Africa, a continent whose countries and peoples have been exploited for centuries by foreign Powers, today is experiencing a new iteration of neocolonialism, involving the intervention of forces on the basis of humanitarian principles and democratic freedoms. In this connection, Africa must bring to the fore its international political personality so that the African Union is respected, moving beyond internal differences caused by unspoken interests. Intervention by force, internal or external, has never provided a lasting solution to conflicts since the creation of the United Nations, as has been seen in the various conflicts that have taken place in the past 50 years.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“On the basis of that conviction, the United Nations, given the current trend whereby it is being converted into a club for the powerful, must reconfigure itself so that it can resume its place as the most representative and equitable organization in the world — one in which those whose problems it is endeavouring to resolve can participate and have their voices heard. That would ensure the democratization of all of the organs of this universal institution. With respect to peace and security, Africa, which is witnessing various fratricidal conflicts caused, in most cases, by internal and external factors and by third parties, has firmly stated that it is in favour of the peaceful resolution of conflicts, wherever they may be taking place, through dialogue, mediation and negotiation.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“He represents an ancient culture that has contributed much to the development of humankind, and hails from a peaceful country that demonstrates solidarity and contributes to the maintenance of peace, stability and development in the world. We are certain, that under his leadership, the United Nations will be able to solve the serious problems affecting our countries. We would also like to congratulate the Secretary- General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, on his re-election to the helm of this world Organization, in recognition of the work that he has done over the past five years despite the various political, economic and social crises that our planet has faced and is continuing to face.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“I participate in this debate of the General Assembly in our dual position as President in Office of the African Union and President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. I do so in the full conviction that the passage of years and the experience accumulated in the 66 years of the life of this world Organization will inspire the international community morally and united in social and political solidarity around universal norms and principles in order to address any threat or situation that may affect the planet. With this conviction in mind, I should like to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Permanent Representative of Qatar, on his recent election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“With best wishes for a world abundant in peace and happiness, I wish every success to this sixty-fourth session of the General Assembly.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Therefore, we are addressing the situation caused by the global economic crisis, which, without a doubt, has had repercussions in individual States of the international community, each at different levels and each with the potential to affect global peace. We have witnessed examples of such consequences in the recent conflicts that have engulfed various States in the world today. Yet, this noble world Organization was created for peace. It is for the sake of maintaining peace and world stability that we all meet here every year. It is also for the sake of peace and stability that we must be careful not to the let the attitudes of some countries or groups of countries foster, out of whatever ambitions or selfishness they have, continuing injustices that have created the crisis in international relations.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We wish to emphasize that Equatorial Guinea is a peaceful country without ambitions to acquire territory or engage in political hegemony and without policies designed to jeopardize peace or stability in other States and nations. We reaffirm our commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Charter of the African Union with regard to the maintenance of peaceful relations, the rejection of violence and the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue, mediation and, where necessary, recourse to international tribunals. Global peace is the universal right of all and an indispensable prerequisite for the survival of humankind. It is non-negotiable, not to be traded with any public or private interest, and is so fragile that it can be shattered when injustices affecting a State or a community of States are committed.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We accept economic cooperation with countries of all ideological beliefs, from the East to the West and from the North to the South. This is part of our contribution to global peace and balance. As a result, our oil and other resources contribute not only to the development of our European partners, but also to that of Africa, America and Asia. This being said, we are constantly amazed by the conflictiveness, suspicion and envy that these oil resources arouse in a number of countries, these same resources that we have made freely available to the international community. We witnessed this first-hand when Equatorial Guinea was the victim of mercenary-led invasions, terrorist attacks and plans for political destabilization, whose clear aim was to gain illegal access to resources which belong solely to the people of Equatorial Guinea.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Equatorial Guinea conceives of its development as the outcome of coordinated action between national effort and international cooperation. We rule out discrimination of any kind for reasons of political, economic or cultural system in the case of any country or international organization, provided that the latter respects our country’s independence, national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the peace and free exercise of the sovereignty of the people, the right to the free utilization of our natural resources, the maintenance of friendly relations and cooperation for reciprocal benefit, and respect for the cultural values of the people. Through its application of these principles, Equatorial Guinea enjoys excellent ties of friendship, cooperation and good neighbourliness with all countries in Central Africa.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We can no longer continue on this irrational and irresponsible path. We must consider matters calmly in order to adopt positive attitudes that effectively support the original philosophy of the United Nations, a philosophy that conceived of a united world where human beings, regardless of race, culture or level of 29 09-52228 civilization, are recognized as human beings, in both the North and the South. Thus, there can be no justification for theories of globalization of policies unless they respect the cultural plurality that characterizes the peoples of the world. There can be no discrimination or exclusion. Intercultural dialogue must strengthen this community of nations with a view to achieving a coexistence that is conducive to learning from one another for the mutual benefit of us all.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Here, in New York in 2009, we must resolve these problems so that the current causes of a misery and conflictiveness driven by the wealthy countries to the detriment of the poor or economically fragile countries no longer justify this new and absurd bipolarization — when, despite everything, humankind has assimilated the supremacy of the values that make up the human individual. What kind of morality is it when some States enjoy economic abundance, while others suffer in misery, marginalization and desolation? Accordingly, the Republic of Equatorial Guinea calls for new global approaches that will enhance the capacity of developing countries to contribute politically and economically and will allow a coexistence that safeguards the political and economic interests of all countries. We can no longer continue on the path that we are on.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Inevitably, without a multilateralism that respects the criterion of partnership based on mutual respect for shared responsibilities and reciprocal and equitable interests, the global political, economic and social balance is undermined. Inevitably, unless this partnership is based on respect for the cultural values of every nation, a new cold or hot war is bound to break out between poor countries and rich countries. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea welcomes the timeliness of this debate, since in the middle of this unprecedented global crisis we can all redefine our positions on the subject of global development.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Yet the gap between developed and developing countries has only widened, in spite of the numerous resolutions, decisions and recommendations that have been adopted to promote the equality of political, economic, social and cultural rights; the global development of humanity; the replacement of the old economic order with a new, more just and equitable system; the provision of financial assistance to the most vulnerable countries; the liberalization of global trade; and in spite of the many other measures adopted at special summits. Yet, despite all this, global achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals has fallen short by 20 per cent. We can see that, unfortunately, egoism and the desire to dominate remain the driving force in international relations.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Following the end of the cold war and the disappearance of the bipolar and antagonistic world that emerged from the Second World War, it became clear that a more globalized, united and integrated era had dawned among nations that would result in greater justice, solidarity and integration in international exchanges and relations. Mutual respect for cultural specificities remains the fundamental basis for international cooperation, an association of shared responsibilities, mutual respect and equitable mutual benefit. That has been the guiding ideal of the United Nations since its inception. Its efforts to create a world of peace, development and well-being for humankind have followed this aim for the sixty-plus years of its history.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“In taking the floor to address this international forum, I wish first and foremost to express our gratitude for this renewed opportunity to share our thoughts, experience and common concerns for the modern world. It is timely indeed that the Secretary- General has dedicated the sixty-fourth session of the General Assembly to the topic of effective responses to the current global economic and financial crisis in order to analyse its causes and adopt policies and strategies that will enable States to mitigate the negative consequences of the crisis, which are having an increasingly debilitating impact on economically weak countries in particular.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua, for his outstanding work at 09-52228 28 the sixty-third session, at a time when the world was shaken by an acute financial and economic crisis the consequences of which have fomented instability and threatened peace in various regions of the world. Mr. Singh Puri (India), Vice-President, took the Chair. Amid this climate of insecurity, the food and global energy crises, natural disasters and climate change that threaten the sustainability of the global ecology, the work of the Secretary-General, as the coordinator of the activities of our Organization, has been far from easy. We therefore commend Mr. Ban Ki-moon for his efforts to address those issues and offer him our full support and cooperation so that his actions can be implemented without delay.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki, Minister of African Union Affairs of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, on his unanimous election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session. We are convinced that, guided by his Government’s adherence to the principles of national independence and sovereignty, the primacy of the values of the human individual, the maintenance of international peace and security, and the economic development of all countries, and with his well-known diplomatic skills, he will contribute to the good management of the Assembly and to ensuring that the United Nations achieves the universal objectives of peace, stability and global development. We also express our thanks to Mr.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We look forward to a future of well-being and justice for all our citizens. From this podium, I would like to reiterate the commitment of my Government to promote and protect human rights. We do not need anyone to give us lessons about elections, or to attempt to usurp the sovereign will of the people of Equatorial Guinea. Equatorial Guinea is proud to be part of the United Nations. We believe this universal Organization is today, and will continue to be, the sole option for strengthening peace and stability and for achieving development, to which we all aspire.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“I should like to conclude my statement by recalling the commitment of the international community to preserve the environment and protect ecosystems that have an impact on climate change, which today poses a threat to humankind. Equatorial Guinea is among the countries of equatorial Africa making great efforts to preserve the forest ecosystems of the Congo River basin, which, along with the Amazon, serves as the lungs of humankind. Moreover, Equatorial Guinea would like to reiterate its commitment to combating international terrorism and organized crime in all their forms and manifestations. With regard to national policy, Equatorial Guinea is experiencing an unprecedented period of freedom and development. Our people are flourishing and developing in an atmosphere of peace, democracy and stability.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The committee would also be in charge of implementing projects and programmes at the continental, regional and subregional levels, including the programme to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other diseases endemic in Africa; identifying and financing of energy resources in order to electrify countries in landlocked regions; building a trans-African network of roads and railways so that countries that are enclaves and without access to the sea can transport their goods; launching a satellite that ensures communications for Africa; establishing an African university to train our human resources; establishing industries in countries experiencing emigration to developed countries in order to create jobs for their workforce; and granting low-interest loans in order to promote development in Africa’s least favoured countries.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“That is due to the exodus from the countryside and the few incentives available to farmers because of the high cost of agricultural inputs and the relative prices of agricultural products on the international market. With regard to the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and the delay in its implementation, Equatorial Guinea would like to propose the establishment of an international steering committee made up of experts from both donor and African countries. The purpose of the committee would be to identify mechanisms and projects that could contribute to the economic integration of African countries.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“In that regard, Africa today is a continent that produces and exports things that it itself does not consume, while at the same time it imports from the countries of the North things that it could produce for its own use but does not. If there is any good in the food crisis it is the fact that none of the countries of the South, and especially those in Africa, has any interest in continuing to depend upon food imports in order to ensure the survival of its citizens, either as food aid or through an unfair trading system. In that connection, what Africa needs today is development based on solidarity and the strengthening of its socio-economic fabric. A large part of Africa’s fertile land is still not cultivated, but statistics on Africa’s productivity are among the lowest in the world.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“The supposed food crisis and other current phenomena in our globalized world are the result of the impact of the neoliberal policies that have been applied on a global scale for more than four decades. I am speaking in particular about the prescriptions advanced by institutions of the international commercial and financial system, namely, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade 08-51845 18 Organization. In fact, they act as the voice of their masters in erecting discriminatory barriers that impede our ability to produce and trade. One of the consequences of the food crisis has been the no-holds-barred liberalization of trade imposed by those institutions. That has permitted the flooding of African markets with highly subsidized food products, which is destroying agriculture in our countries.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)
“Clearly, that troubled global situation affects all countries to different degrees and with varying impact. In that regard, the African continent is the most vulnerable in terms of economic and social development, and it is not surprising that its peoples are more affected by the widespread crisis threatening the world. That which is presented to us today as a world food crisis is not merely temporary but is one of the many paradoxes of our time. For it seems inconceivable that in an era of abundance the underdeveloped countries of the South are confronted by a deficit in a right so crucial to human beings, namely, the right to food. Statistics published by the Food and Agriculture Organization indicate that nearly 900 million men, women and children suffer from hunger, with almost 80 per cent of them living in developing countries.”
2008-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 63 (2008)