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first: 1993-09-24
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“It is also most important that the United Nations give top priority to a program of action on development that could serve as a framework for promoting growth and economic development throughout the world. We feel that, to be effective, any program of action on development must be action-oriented and based on a spirit of true international cooperation and interdependence; above all, it must take into account the basic legitimate interests of developing countries, especially the least developed among them.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“On that note we welcome the creation of the post of High Commissioner for Human Rights and it is our hope that the High Commissioner will effectively discharge the very responsible functions that have been assigned to him. The world exists in an uncertain international political environment. In that context the United Nations, the only universal multilateral forum, should have a crucial role to play. Strengthened by the purposes and principles of its Charter, it is in a position to provide the necessary framework for cooperation, dialog among States and the maintenance of international peace and security. In order to carry out its noble task effectively in this new era, the United Nations must restructure and democratize itself.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“That program, the cost of which is $35 million, consists of setting up 16 projects, including the strengthening of drug control administration, reduction of supply through eradication of the poppy crop, a strategy for treatment and rehabilitation, and the establishment of a special investigation unit. With assistance and cooperation from the international community we hope to be able to achieve the goal we pursue. The advancement and defense of human rights is an important and sensitive question. Unanimously seen as universal, these rights, often having historical, cultural and religious implications, are inseparable and interdependent.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Aware of the disastrous consequences that can result from this, the Lao Government has taken vigorous measures to encourage the population gradually to give up the poppy crop and to choose other substitute crops, created a special unit against drug abuse, and established cooperation with neighboring countries in order to make its contribution to the international fight against this scourge. As part of these efforts and with the assistance of the United Nations International Drug Control Program (UNIDCP) this year we have developed a comprehensive program for drug control.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Because of the world economy's interdependence it is important that developed countries undertake to cooperate with the developing countries in order to restore the economy and to promote development in the interests of all. In that respect it is essential fully to honor commitments undertaken in support of international cooperation as they have been set forth in resolutions of the General Assembly, in particular, the Declaration on International Economic Cooperation, in particular the Revitalization of Economic Growth and Development of the Developing Countries, the International Development Strategy for the Fourth United Nations Development Decade and the resolutions of the conferences that have followed it. The question relating to drug abuse and illicit trafficking remains an issue of world concern.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“On behalf of the Lao Government and people I wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to the friendly countries, international organizations and non-governmental organizations for the assistance they have afforded us in the past in our efforts towards national development and we hope to be able to continue to benefit from that assistance in various fields. The world economy, far from improving, still faces an uncertain future. Marked by recession and imbalances, it also suffers from grave structural problems. Developed countries do not hesitate to take certain measures that run counter to the legitimate interests of developing countries.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“No less importantly, foreign investment has considerably increased. At the present time the Lao Government is exerting major efforts to achieve the goals set in its socio-economic development strategy from now to the year 2000. That strategy presented to the fifth round-table meeting organized expressly for the Lao People's Democratic Republic in Geneva last June, under the sponsorship of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), was conceived as a realistic and trustworthy document and has received broad support from participants.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“To that end we fully support the various measures that have been taken by the Cambodian Government, under the leadership of His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Ranariddh, and His Excellency Mr. Hun Sen. In Myanmar a new, important event has taken place. Efforts towards national reconciliation and the start of economic cooperation with the outside world have been bearing their initial fruits, thus consolidating the stability of the country. In the Lao People's Democratic Republic we note, fortunately, that on the whole our economic performance has been good. On the average, annual economic growth for the past three years has been of the order of 6 per cent to 7 per cent in real terms. The inflation rate has not exceeded 10 per cent a year and exchange rates generally remain stable.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The participation of my country, once again, in the ministerial meeting of the countries of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in July in Bangkok, Thailand, once again demonstrates our sincere desire to cooperate in all possible areas with the countries of ASEAN, thus responding to the desires and deep aspirations of the peoples of the region and the world. The present situation in the Kingdom of Cambodia remains the subject of major world attention. As an immediate neighbor, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, ardently wishes that the Cambodian people will be able to live their lives in peace, in an atmosphere of national reconciliation, and to work for the reconstruction of their homeland, which will thus contribute to the strengthening of peace and cooperation in the region.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The inauguration in April of the Lao- Thai friendship bridge across the Mekong, built with financial assistance and cooperation from the Government and the people of Australia, is an especially salient event for Laos, Thailand and Australia, as well as other countries of the region, in our efforts further to strengthen regional cooperation in different areas. In addition, the Heads of State or Government of our respective countries have regularly been exchanging visits with a view to expanding and deepening their friendship and cooperation in an extensive and fruitful field of cooperation.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Because of its importance everything should be done to ensure that this sensitive region of the world becomes a nuclear-weapon-free zone. In the interests of peace, stability and cooperation in that region as well as in the world, it is essential that all the parties concerned show understanding and mutual trust in order to find a peaceful solution to the issues between them. In South-East Asia a new era of cooperation in areas of common interest between countries of the region has grown ever stronger.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“In Western Asia, despite countless efforts exerted towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict, Afghanistan remains the theater of a bloody civil war. In conformity with the recent statement of the President of the Security Council on 11 August 1994, we address an appeal to the parties concerned immediately to put an end to their hostilities, achieve national reconciliation and begin the difficult reconstruction of their ravaged homeland. In the Korean peninsula, after months of uncertainty, dialog between the parties concerned has finally resumed. We warmly encourage that dialog and the Lao delegation welcomes the conclusion of the Agreement signed in Geneva on 12 August 1994 between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States of America.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“We believe that, in the best interests of the Haitian nation, it is time for the parties to show great wisdom and begin the economic reconstruction of their beloved land. In the Middle East, the autonomous interim Palestinian Authority, established in the Gaza Strip and the Jericho region, pursuant to the Declaration of Principles on interim autonomy arrangements, signed in Washington on 13 September 1993, marked a new phase in the search for a just and lasting comprehensive settlement of the Arab- Israeli conflict. We welcome this new, crucial step, and hope that the parties to the conflict will do everything possible to achieve a comprehensive settlement, just and honorable for all, within the framework of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and other relevant United Nations resolutions.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The signing of the joint communique of 9 September 1994 by the Republic of Cuba and the United States of America to resolve the problem of the exodus of Cubans - the consequence of more than 30 years of externally imposed economic constraints - is clear proof of this. That agreement, the fruit of long and difficult negotiations between the two parties, constitutes an important first step in the settlement of their differences, which should contribute to strengthening peace, stability and cooperation in the region. In Haiti, due to the animosities still keenly felt by the partisans of the military regime and President Aristide's sympathizers, the political situation continues to be fragile and complex.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“We continue to believe that the people of South Africa, under the wise leadership of President Nelson Mandela, will prove equal to the task of overcoming the obstacles that face them and begin the economic development of their beloved land. Still in Africa, in Rwanda, we have seen unprecedented bloodshed. The Government and people of Laos strongly condemn the abominable carnage, which has been described as genocide of an innocent population, and we call upon the parties to the conflict to take the necessary steps to prevent such unacceptable crimes from ever happening again. The world is following closely the disturbing humanitarian situation in the Caribbean. In our view, there should be a political solution to this complex situation, through sincere dialog between the parties directly concerned.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“In Europe, the situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is still tense. The risk of new military clashes between the various parties remains. It is our view that the parties to this painful conflict should demonstrate wisdom and above all realism by concluding a just and equitable political settlement as soon as possible, and thus contribute to the restoration of peace in that country and in the entire region. In Africa, after so many years of efforts, both within and outside the United Nations, the Republic of South Africa is free at last. In a spirit of national reconciliation, the parties concerned have managed to reach an understanding and to cooperate in the building of a united, non-racial and democratic South Africa.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“While the end of the bipolar era opened the door to dialog and cooperation between States, it did not usher in an era of peace, which the world so badly needs if it is to construct a sound world economy. In some regions of Europe, Africa and Asia, religious, ethnic, tribal and border conflicts, often of tragic proportions, are still raging, thus making the international situation unstable and fragile. It therefore seems clear that it will be difficult to achieve a new world order in which true peace prevails and in which peoples and nations, large and small, powerful and weak, rich and poor, benefit. The international community should give more thought to this matter and join together to build a new era of peace and justice, to which the peoples of the world have so long aspired.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“irst, I am very pleased to convey to the President my warmest congratulations on his election to preside over the forty-ninth session of the General Assembly. His wide experience and knowledge of international affairs, his well-known wisdom and patience are guarantees of success in the many difficult tasks of this session. I should also like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Secretary- General of our Organization, for the praiseworthy efforts he has made in the service of world peace and development. Aware how heavy is his burden in this complex, fast-changing time, we wish him every possible success in the discharge of his lofty duties. The present session of the General Assembly is taking place at a time when the world situation is still undergoing very complex changes.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“With the end of bipolarization, it is important that States place their hopes in the United Nations, which is truly intended to be universal and institutional, capable of maintaining international peace and security, of promoting development and of having law and justice prevail the world over. So that it can live up to its new responsibilities, the Organization must also build its new structure. A revitalized, restructured United Nations made more democratic in its decision-making process, particularly in the 14 General Assembly - Forty-eighth session Security Council, will certainly be able to play its rightful central role in the management of international affairs. States and peoples all over the world, large and small alike, powerful or weak, rich or poor, could benefit greatly from such a development.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The question of promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms still occupies a central place on the international agenda. Because it is so important and so sensitive, this question requires serious consideration on the basis of the principles of non-selectivity, objectivity and impartiality. To this we should add that the historic, cultural, political, social, economic and religious realities of each country need to be taken into account. From this standpoint, we are on the whole satisfied with the results obtained at the recent World Conference on Human Rights, held in Vienna, Austria, from 14 to 25 June 1993.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We are still witnessing the pollution of our air, seas and oceans, abrupt climate changes, a steady depletion of the ozone layer, and desertification in many parts of the world. It is time for the developed countries and the developing countries to strengthen their international cooperation effectively and to take forceful measures to protect the environment, in accordance with their respective responsibilities and capacities and with the well-known Agenda 21, adopted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. As for the drug problem, my delegation is pleased that the forty-eighth session of the General Assembly will devote special meetings to this subject. We intend to contribute to its consideration in view of the importance of this problem and its implications in the world at large and in our own country.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“This weak recovery, especially in the industrialized countries, entails a continued decline in the demand for export goods from the developing countries and a more abrupt decline in the prices of their raw materials, which are of vital importance to their economies. Bearing in mind the interdependence of the components of the global economy, it would be wiser for the developed countries to attach greater importance to the developing countries and to commit themselves truly to international cooperation founded upon revitalization of the economy and development in the interests of all. The problem of the environment, because of its importance in its relation to development, is still at the forefront of global concerns.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In order to realize this plan, we will endeavour to achieve an average growth rate of 8 per cent, to maintain economic and financial balance, to preserve stability of prices and of rates of exchange, and to keep the inflation rate no higher than 10 per cent per year. The Government will continue its policy of broadening cooperation with other countries and in this regard hopes to have the support and assistance in all respects of the international community. According to the United Nations World Economic Survey, production at the international level should increase by only 1.5 per cent this year and 3 per cent in 1994, compared with .6 per cent in 1992: a very weak recovery of growth in general terms.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The first is aimed at meeting the most urgent daily needs of our population, especially of the ethnic minorities that live in the mountainous regions; bringing about a gradual rise in their standard of living, both material and cultural; and ensuring political and social stability in the country. The second is to promote the development of agriculture and forestry in concert with the development of services and of industry, especially in the field of hydropower, one of the areas of potential growth in our country; to develop more forcefully our market economy, create internal savings, stabilize State finances and work steadily towards financial autonomy; and to strengthen our efforts at development of human resources in order to create conditions conducive to national development in the immediate future and for the years to come.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Our gross national product increased by 7 per cent over 1991; our rate of inflation is 10 per cent, compared to 14 per cent in 1991; and the rate of exchange in general has stabilized. In other words, the multi-ethnic Lao people is seeing a gradual improvement in its standard of living. From a political standpoint, our country has experienced solid stability, and we intend vigorously to continue our effort to promote democracy and our people’s collective decision-making power, in accordance with our country’s historical and cultural realities and with its level of economic and social development. At the beginning of 1993, the National Assembly endorsed our national plan for socio-economic development through the year 2000. Under this plan, the Lao Government has set for itself two major objectives.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We are pleased at this important meeting with the countries of ASEAN which has given new impetus to our joint efforts to promote cooperation in different fields among the peoples of the region. Our delegation is also gratified by the historic events that have taken place in Cambodia, our immediate neighbour. The promulgation of the new constitution by His Majesty King Samdech Norodom Sihanouk and the establishment of a new Government in that country will open the way to peace, stability and national harmony, thus Forty-eighth session - 11 October l993 13 contributing to the strengthening of cooperation and friendship in the region. In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 1992 was a year of many achievements.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We welcome the tireless efforts made by all the countries concerned, including the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, to ensure that the Korean peninsula is a nuclear-weapon-free zone. It would be in the highest interest of the entire north- east Asian region and of the world if peace, stability and cooperation were to be achieved. In South-East Asia, the countries of the region generally enjoy good relations, and this is opening up a new era for the broadening of their cooperation, day by day, in many fields of shared interest. For the first time my own country, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, participated as an observer in the Ministerial Meeting of the countries of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), held recently in Singapore.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We hope that that agreement will help the various parties to the conflict to establish a climate of mutual trust and in this way to find a comprehensive settlement that is just and honourable for all, in the framework of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and other relevant United Nations resolutions. In western Asia, despite the signing last March at Islamabad of a peace agreement between the Afghan parties in conflict, Afghanistan remains the theatre of civil war. In the interests of national concord among Afghans, of the reconstruction of their homeland and of the peace and security of the entire region, we appeal to all the parties concerned to put an end to their conflicts. On the Korean peninsula, there is still an atmosphere of mutual distrust in the military sphere.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Therefore, political, social and racial order must be restored so that the reforms thus begun can continue, at an accelerated pace. In Somalia, the evolution of the situation is still disquieting. It is vital that the international community find just and lasting solutions to this problem in accordance with the rights and aspirations of the Somali people. In the Middle East, an important step has been taken in the quest for a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Israel-Arab conflict. The Lao delegation is pleased at the mutual recognition between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel, as well as the Gaza-Jericho autonomy agreement which was signed in Washington on 13 September 1993.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Given the gravity of the problem, all the parties to this painful conflict should show the courage and the sense of realism necessary to reach a just and equitable political settlement freely and as quickly as possible, and thereby contribute to the restoration of peace, security and normalcy in that country and in the entire region. In South Africa, the conclusion of an agreement on the date of the first multiracial elections and the establishment of the Transitional Executive Council constitute an important stage in the efforts of the people of that country to build a united, democratic and non-racial South Africa. Nevertheless, the overall situation in the country remains fragile. Sadly, we still witness an upsurge of acts of violence and of discord in many parts of the country.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“From East to West, from North to South, sizeable and often tragic conflicts keep breaking out. It is true that some of them have been successfully resolved, but many others, of an ethnic, racial and religious nature, are arising in various parts of the world and are raging unabated, rendering the world situation fragile and precarious. In Europe, the situation in the Republic of Bosnia remains tense and even explosive, and could threaten both regional and global peace and security. In flagrant defiance of international humanitarian law, crimes such as "ethnic cleansing", mass rapes, torture and deliberate bombing of civilian targets continue to be committed against the innocent Bosnian people.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We wish him every success in the accomplishment of his complex and difficult tasks at the head of our Organization. The Lao delegation also extends a welcome to the States that have recently become Members of the United Nations: the Principality of Andorra, Eritrea, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Principality of Monaco, the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic. Their presence among us certainly enhances the universality of the United Nations. The present session of the General Assembly has begun at a time when the international situation as a whole is evolving in a positive direction, conducive both to dialogue and to cooperation between States. None the less, the genuine peace that peoples the world over have so long awaited has not been attained.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“First of all, I would like on behalf of the delegation of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to congratulate you, Sir, most warmly on your unanimous election to the presidency of the General Assembly of the United Nations at its forty-eighth session. We are familiar with your great diplomatic skills and your patience and perseverance and therefore feel certain that you will guide the work of this session towards a successful conclusion. 12 General Assembly - Forty-eighth session I would also like to convey our wholehearted congratulations to the Secretary-General of our Organization, His Excellency Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for the tireless and efficient efforts he has exerted in discharging his important responsibilities over the past year.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)