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Andreotti

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lines on the record: 172
first: 1983-09-24
most recent: 1988-09-24
sittings or episodes: 5
sources: un-general-debate

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“We are, therefore, sensitive to all events on the continent, and at this time we are particularly concerned about developments in Central America, where disturbances and conflicts, although deriving from local problems of development and social justice, could become a permanent element of the East-West problem. I should like to reaffirm Italy's readiness to contribute to the-success of any initiative designed to lead to political solutions and thus avoid military options. 217. With reference also to the views expressed in the recent Cancun Declaration.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Three years of strife and bloodshed have resulted in thousands of victims and dire destruction and have diverted for military purposes enormous resources and energy, which are indispensable for the progress of the Iraqi and Iranian peoples. 215. The war has also brought insecurity to the Gulf region, which is vitally important to oil routes and of enormous significance to world stability. Renewed efforts must be made to end the hostilities and to pursue a course of peace and negotiation, with full respect for the political and cultural identity of both parties. 216. Italy is bound by strong ties to the countries of Latin America.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The Italian contingent serving with the multinational force—established a year ago, for urgent humanitarian reasons, when it proved impossible to reach a decision on the deployment of a United Nations force— and the Italian helicopter contingent attached to UNIFIL are there in the interest of restoring Lebanon's sovereignty and independence with full respect for its democratic traditions and the diverse interests of the communities of that country, as well as to help protect the civilian population. 214. We view with deep concern the continuing conflict between Iraq and Iran, two countries with which Italy has long-standing ties of friendship and fruitful co-operation.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“It must, however, be promptly put into effect in the Held and must be followed by agreements which, while respecting the various legitimate interests, including those of Syria, will result in the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon. 212. The cease-fire will probably need outside support, through the deployment of observers. It is our wish that this measure may be undertaken within the framework of the United Nations. Italy is prepared to consider making a contribution. 213.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We also hope that a phase of national reconciliation may begin, through a dialogue between President Gemayel's Government and all representative Lebanese forces. To the achievement of that truce, for which the United States and Saudi Arabia worked so intensely and which was supported by Damascus, Italy made a contribution through diplomatic efforts exerted jointly with the two European Community countries, France and the United Kingdom, which are part of the peace force. 211. We stand firm in supporting Lebanon's requests for the withdrawal of all foreign forces still occupying that country. The Israeli-Lebanese agreement of 17 May, reached after over-long and arduous negotiations, could have constituted, and perhaps still can constitute, a first step towards pacification.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“For those two approaches to a solution to converge, efforts must be made to start a political dialogue and a negotiating process leading to mutual recognition between Israel and the PLO, which Italy has repeatedly advocated. 209. The dialogue initiated between Jordan and the PLO was linked to that requirement. It is thus a matter of regret that it has been stopped, and we hope that the groundwork will be laid for its reactivation, arduous as that task may appear today. 210. The Italian Government considered the developments in the Lebanese situation, before the cease-fire just announced, particularly serious. We hope that the sufferings of the Lebanese people, already so sorely tried, have come to an end.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Foremost among the political crises having humanitarian aspects is the Arab-Israeli crisis, whose focal point is the Palestinian problem and the problem of Israel's security. 207. In that controversy it seems increasingly difficult to revive the favourable prospects offered by the proposals made on I September 1982 by the President of the United States" and by the Twelfth Arab Summit Conference, held at Fez?—prospects which the 10 members of the European Community have sought to enhance, in harmony with the positions stated by them at the meeting of the European Council at Venice in 1980." 208. Although they differ on important points, the Reagan plan and the Fez Declaration do not appear irreconcilable.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Yet I believe that most of the conflicts and tensions in the world of today, besides their various political motivations, nearly always stem from the behaviour of States which break the fundamental rules of human rights and the rights of peoples. 204. This year we are again regrettably obliged to mention the continuing events in Afghanistan. The Italian Government reaffirms its full solidarity with the position of the great majority of the international community in firmly condemning the Soviet occupation. 205. Nor has Italy forgotten the restrictions on trade unions options and associations still in force in Poland, even after the abolition of martial law, restrictions that in Europe rightly arouse the solidarity of peoples who share the same culture. 206.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“A positive change that has had a growing impact on international life in recent years has been the internationalization of human rights problems, originally considered an internal matter of each State. This change is undoubtedly due to the fact that human rights are solemnly proclaimed in international instruments of great importance and universal scope, starting with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 202. However, that internationalization of human rights has not led to an equally significant progress as regards their application and observance in everyday life by all the members of the international community. 203.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“That co-operation is especially encouraged by the substantial progress in the "health revolution" to benefit children, initiated last December by UNICEF with the support of the Secretary-General and many other well- known individuals. 199. Along those lines, and despite its difficult economic situation, Italy has been steadily increasing its appropriations for co-operation with developing countries, from $750 million in 1981 to the $1.6 billion already allocated for 1984. For the current year, two thirds of that amount are for bilateral assistance—approximately half in the form of grants—and the remaining third for multilateral assistance. 200. That effort provides the clearest evidence of the Italian Government's firm commitment to co-operating with the relevant agencies and United Nations programmes. 201.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Italy's co-operation effort is motivated by its belief that man should have the central role in development, going beyond the purely commercial or charitable approach. We aim to implement the principle of solidarity, realizing that, in a world of increasing interdependence, individual progress is achieved through collective progress. 197. The fight against hunger and malnutrition is thus a prime purpose of Italy's action to help the most needy countries meet their most immediate food shortages. 198. The Italian commitment to the children of the developing countries remains a matter of the highest priority. The ever closer co-operation between Italy and UNICEF is the prominent feature of this commitment.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Italy confirms its responsible and confident participation in the development and success of the North- South dialogue, which as been delayed for too long. 194. Solving the problem of underdevelopment is fundamental to the achievement of peace. In keeping with the guidelines laid down by the United Nations, Italy is actively stepping up its own policy of co-operation for development. 195. First of all, decisive action is needed in the international field to reduce progressively the debt burden of countries with difficulties. Secondly, more balanced trade rules are needed to encourage exports from developing countries. At the same time, the flow of resources for development aid, which certainly plays a very important role, especially for the poorer countries, must be maintained and increased. 196.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Gandhi and other important leaders at the Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held recently at New Delhi. I am thinking also of the Organization of African Unity, of the Organization of American States and of the Association of South-East Asian Nations, with which the European Community has established close and fruitful relations. Those groups are trying to channel and represent internationally, outside the established blocs, the aspirations and needs of peoples with common historical, social and cultural roots. 193. The crisis resulting from the growth of the international community has direct economic effects, which are particularly severe in the case of the developing countries.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The importance of air links between the different countries of the world for international coexistence and for understanding between peoples is obvious. Every effort must be made to prevent the emotion caused by this incident from setting back the international dialogue. 191. New peoples, new independent and sovereign States have brought about a new reality, rich in its variety of components, which is certainly very much alive and progressive but also complex and not without contradictions. 192. In this context my country regards very favourably the different regional and non-regional groups that have come into being and looks forward to seeing them strengthened. I have especially in mind the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, which was given significant new momentum by Mrs.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“We therefore hope that it will be possible to activate the Vienna negotiations on mutual and balanced force reductions, which have important, though indirect, implications for the security of my country. 189. The Geneva talks could well have been adversely affected by the inadmissible destruction by Soviet fighters of a South Korean civilian aircraft, with serious loss of life. This event caused profound shock throughout the world and was deeply deplored by Italy, which also spoke in the debate in the Security Council. We pay our tribute to the innocent victims, and we consider that their families are entitled to adequate compensation from those responsible. We also believe that, at the forthcoming special session of ICAO, every effort should be made to improve the international rules governing air transport. 190.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“Given the careful attention that Italy has always paid to these issues, I refer in particular ?o the preparation of a convention for a total and verifiable ban on chemical weapons and to the exploration of the problems involved in the prevention of an arms race in outer space. 187. We attach equal importance to progress towards a treaty for a complete ban on nuclear tests, while fully appreciating the complexity of the paramount issue of verification. 188. The proliferation of regional crises and conflicts raises again, as a matter of growing urgency, the problem of conventional disarmament and the need to halt the massive drain on resources essential to development.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“In spite of expectations, however, the first reply given by the Soviet Union unfortunately does not seem to be a positive one. Nevertheless we hope that Moscow will reconsider this latest proof of the West's desire for an understanding and will abandon certain unacceptable preconditions that still constitute the main obstacle to an agreement. 185. Although the United Nations is not directly involved in these discussions on a general level, it has none the less consistently promoted disarmament debates, which have ultimately had a great influence. 186. The true test of the Organization has been its will to promote equitable and verifiable agreements in the important areas covered by the Committee on Disarmament.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“I should like to recall that at the twelfth special session last year, devoted to disarmament, I had the honour to make a statement here on behalf of the InterParliamentary Union an organization broadly representative of the world's parliaments. 182. We listened with great interest to the address by the President of the United States, which we appreciated for its open-minded approach and for the constructive attitude to the validity of this Organization, which served to stop the controversy that recently arose on the subject. 183. We noted in particular the confirmed readiness of the United States to undertake negotiations and the new United States proposals on Euromissiles, which indicate great flexibility. To us these proposals seem likely to encourage a favourable negotiating climate. 184.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“The Italian Government is convinced that an equilibrium in intermediate nuclear forces between NATO and the Warsaw Pact countries is essential to security and stability in Europe and hence in the world as a whole. This applies in particular to long-range weapons, whose deployment, initiated by the Soviet Union as far back as 1977, has destabilizing implications which seriously concern my country. 180. We consider that the negotiations should continue without any time limits or arbitrarily imposed deadlines. In contributing actively to the joint elaboration within the Atlantic alliance of the Western negotiating positions at Geneva, Italy has always thought it necessary to take account of the Soviet security concerns that seem reasonable. 181.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“- Progress that should not be underestimated has been made in the major negotiations on disarmament, even though for the time being it has been mainly confined to the conceptual Held. Only a few years ago it would have been illusory to talk of reduction rather than only limitation of nuclear armaments. Today the two most important and difficult sets of negotiations in progress at Geneva, the negotiations on strategic arms reductions and the talks on intermediate-range nuclear missiles, are being conducted with a view to achieving drastic cuts in the nuclear arsenals of the Soviet Union and the United States. 179. Italy is directly concerned in these negotiations and is actively contributing to the formulation of Western positions.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“This Hall bears eloquent witness to the fact that all peoples in the world, not merely those from certain privileged regions, have become aware of the respect they owe to themselves and of their right and duty to contribute to international dialogue. 176. The family of nations is seeking to adjust to this state of affairs amid difficulties, tensions and wars, in a continual and impassioned striving to achieve peace within a system of equality, order and security guaranteed by universally respected treaties. 177. The most meaningful and telling changes concern three areas which are today of fundamental importance: disarmament, economic relations between industrialized and developing countries, and human rights. 178.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)
“173. We are approaching the end of another year that has not been favourable either for international society or for the Organization which is its highest universal embodiment. 174. Wars and areas of crisis and zones of tension and instability still form the dramatic and alarming setting of our planet. The efforts of the United Nations—and in particular those of the Secretary-General, which deserve our appreciation and support—to overcome crises by means of negotiation have unfortunately not borne the fruits looked for by the international community. 175. Yet in the past few decades we have witnessed an extraordinary evolution in the international community.”
1983-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 38 (1983)