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Kikhia

THE RECORD WRITES THIS SPEAKER AS KIKHIA

lines on the record: 146
first: 1970-09-24
most recent: 1976-09-24
sittings or episodes: 4
sources: un-general-debate

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“We were among the first to be against Nazi and Fascist terrorism. We fought it at a time when others sought a truce with terror and condoned its ugly practices against our people with resolutions and agreements. Then, when others joined our fight, we continued our struggle to the best of our ability. Finally, when the war was over, the belligerents concluded peace at our expense and without due consideration for our existence. We committed ourselves to be there and without arrogance or selfishness to contribute our humble effort to mankind. 190. The Second World War left a terror that is still in our midst, as witnessed by the systematic and premeditated planting of mines in our land. War no longer exists among the advanced societies which tested their weaponry on our soil and tried their instruments of terror on our people.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Contrary to the wishes of the peoples of the world, the United Nations has become a puppet whose strings are pulled by influential hands. This is a tragic end to a great human endeavor in a world governed by inhumane motives and greedy self-interest. 188. Certain States have practiced infamous and dastardly terror on our soil which, though the subject of continuous complaint, is yet without sufficient condemnation to place the responsibility where it belongs. 189. In this age of well-publicized concern for the preservation of our ecological environment, let us speak also of the terrorism against our human environment: the mass destruction of our own species. The Arabs are victims of such terrorism. We call for study and the identification of those who are responsible for it.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“We must never forget that the Arab peoples that are in a realistic and legitimate state of self-defense are fully aware that the solution of the Palestinian question-namely the problem of the liquidation of Zionist aggression, the taming of Zionist arrogance and the curbing of absolute support by the American fortress of capitalist imperialism-will come only when a practical decision is taken by the Arab peoples themselves: the decision to wage a total war of liberation that will be vindicated by international norms and moral laws and will be dictated by the fundamental human rights to combat aggression and liberate national land from the gangs that occupy it. 187. Let us be realistic and logical. The Charter, human rights and humane motives are no longer the main stimuli in the United Nations.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Through these very debates and discussions, we shall learn just who stands on the side of the struggle of man, and who tries in vain to obstruct it. 186. Those who seek the creation of artificial storms under the guise of humanitarianism, and the adoption of a resolution or a recommendation by the United Nations on what they label as terrorism and violence are the very ones who openly refuse to implement the resolutions of the United Nations. They are the ones who show contempt for the United Nations by refusing to accept its decisions. Their lack of respect for this august body constitutes in itself a kind of terrorism against the peoples of the United Nations.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“But let me assure you that we are never ashamed of anything we do. We have contributed to the world a glowing and full history that does not need elaboration. Our behaviour, in spite of the terrorism of colonialism and the violence and criminal conspiracies of the big Powers against us, remains an exemplary contribution to human progress and to man's civilization. When the foundation of the civilization and the moralities of others are exposed to the dangers of concessions, conspiracies and pressures, our position will be firm and unequivocal. We will not hesitate to sacrifice our lives to see that truth is the law of man. The cheap attempts to censure our struggle and the struggle of our brothers in Africa will have only one consequence: namely, to let us know the stand of others against us.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Let us talk about the mining of harbors without respect for the most basic concepts " international law, and without even declaring a state of war. 184. The voice which has spoken from this rostrum on behalf of Zionist gangs was created as a result of connivance and concession, attained through pressure tactics and terrorism. Britain delivered the land and the people of Palestine to these usurping butchers who have abused the United Nations with the support of a super-Power. Ask that speaker about his original homeland and about the only justification for his presence in our occupied territory, and then we will talk about international terror and violence. 185. We said earlier that terrorism and violence are a disgrace to the colonial Powers and racist gangs, since they are themselves the roots and causes.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“My delegation does not consider it appropriate that the United Nations should become, even for a few weeks, an instrument in local election campaigns or a pawn of international propaganda based on falsehood and deceit. 183. Let us talk about the terror with which we all live, while the weapons of destruction are stockpiled in the warehouses of the super-Powers, threatening the total ruin of the world. Let us talk about the planes that pour tons of destructive weaponry on innocent people in Palestine and in North Viet-Nam. Let us talk about the destruction of dikes and the endangering of the lives of innocent millions. Let us talk about the fleets of the super-Powers that carry terrorism and violence outside their territorial waters, jeopardizing freedom of passage and international commerce.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Zionist gangs have made of it a justification for their barbarous actions against Lebanon and Syria and have used it openly as a means to threaten other Arab States from this rostrum. The United States has used it as an expression of its support for these gangs and as an instrument in its election campaigns. The United Kingdom has used it to complete its chain of actions within the scope of its international policy. South Africa has used it to justify its laws and regulations against the freedom fighters. The list also includes Portugal and others which will try to give their criminal acts a façade of legitimacy under the banner of the United Nations. 182.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Even the Second World War, which led to the formation of the United Nations to prevent the recurrence of war, was in itself a terrorism from which we suffered without participating in its causes or benefiting from its consequences. The fruits of war we enjoyed were the destruction of our towns, the killing of our sons and the suffocation of our freedoms for the sake of the belligerent big Powers. The only benefits we received from this international terrorism were racial discrimination and the seeds of Zionism and limited wars planted in our midst. 181. Let us talk candidly about terrorism and international violence. Since this item was submitted, only those who practice official violence and terror against innocence and freedom discuss it in accordance with the true motives behind it.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“The reason behind this item and the hasty and artificial manner in which it was included, particularly before it was amended, is to use this forum to serve the temporary goals and propaganda purposes of certain States and criminal elements. Perhaps the awakening of the peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America will deny these elements the opportunity to use the flag of the United Nations as a means to wage war against the freedom fighters' constant struggle for the liberation of man. 180. We in Africa, Asia and Latin America know what violence is. We live it. Our wounds are still bleeding from it. When we fight it, we do not revert to divorcing it from its roots, from its causes and from the aspirations of those who are living it.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“For the questions of hijacking, assaults on diplomats and the senseless killing of innocent people and threats to their fundamental freedoms by terror and violence are not new in today's life. Some Member States officially practice such terror on a vast scale. The reaction of complete acceptance of this item by the racist and terrorist States is a "ploy" to use it gainfully against the legitimate struggle of the peoples under the yoke of colonialism and alien domination. We notice the fact that these circles tried to prevent a study of the causes of terrorism land violence in an attempt to isolate them from their roots.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Our role, as the Charter stipulates, is to be tolerant without forfeiting the rights of man, to be friendly without allowing the vindictive to have a place in our midst, to be candid without using distortion, and to be vocal in saying the truth without yielding to pressure. Our respect for the Charter has no place for aggressors, racists, colonialists and those who support them. Only by accepting this role can we affirm that the United Nations has fulfilled its Charter and justified its existence. 179. Since the move to include in the agenda of this session an item on terrorism and violence, existing ill intentions against the Charter and the peoples of the United Nations have become apparent. The hasty inclusion of this item [item 92] was met with surprise by peoples in all corners of the world.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Colonialism planted the seeds of evil in all comers of the world and then slipped away when the price became too high to bear, leaving the victims behind to reap the bitter harvest of their ugly deeds. 178. Such an examination, available to us since the establishment of the United Nations and the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, will clearly show the true nature of the problem. Those who commend the Charter are the very ones who violate it. Those who loudly observe the anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights are the very ones who rape the most basic rights of man and his fundamental freedoms. Perhaps the question may arise whether we, the peoples of the United Nations, still have a role to play. Yes, we do.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Now, who would agree that the right of man to be free and to regain his dignity can be attained by carrying olive branches against the big sticks, guns and rockets of the racists? The colonialist, racist Portuguese are engaged in daily barbaric acts against the indigenous African peoples, while their spokesman remains in our midst, arguing and threatening. The Government of the United Kingdom has called upon our conscience and demanded strict observance of morality, justice and humanity. What irony! That these demands come from the very country which is responsible for the untold suffering which man has endured in Palestine, Rhodesia and so many other parts of Africa and Asia is ironic indeed. 177.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“One sure consequence will be the assertion that Asia belongs to the Asians and that the future of its peoples lies in self- determination, free from foreign intervention, which has so long sown the seeds of discord and dissension on that troubled continent. 175. May I be permitted to say that we do not hold a pessimistic outlook for the world in which we live. But we do wish to make it abundantly clear that the peoples of the United Nations are not truly represented in our Organization neither on the basis of those who speak on their behalf, nor on the basis of the questions chosen for discussion. 176. Those who represent apartheid in South Africa, a system steeped in blood, shame and suppression, come to this rostrum and call for a war against terrorism.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Let me emphasize that the rapprochement among the big Powers has not yet solved a single one of the many problems which preoccupy the minds of our peoples. Perhaps arrangements have been made among those Powers to satisfy their own interests, but we have yet to see their unified position with regard to the fundamental problems that beset our world, defiling it with war, pain and suffering. This, however, will not cause us to neglect to praise the rapprochement at present taking place between the People's Republic of China and Japan, a rapprochement between two great peoples in a great continent. Such relations can only benefit the struggle of man.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Nevertheless, we find that unilateral and bilateral actions by the big Powers have taken this Organization completely out of any realm of coordination of international affairs. It has become the rule, and not the exception, for issues to be settled and agreements concluded among the big Powers, the peoples of the United Nations being the very last to know. Let me hasten to state that, while we are proud to be among the peoples of the United Nations, we are in favor of any rapprochement that will strengthen international peace and security. However, we doubt that secret and bilateral agreements take into consideration the interests of the small States and peoples outside the sphere of the big Powers. 174.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“The Charter stressed that we should unite our strength with the peoples of the world in order to maintain international peace and security; but today, after a quarter of a century of endless Zionist crimes, we the States of the world allow the Zionist gang to pursue its aggressive acts against the peoples of the United Nations. We are called upon to stand idle, to allow the Charter to be violated and even to condone this Organization's failure to adopt a resolution calling for a cease-fire, thanks to the United States veto. 173. Some of the practices committed during the lifetime of the United Nations make its founders feel that their expectations were unattainable. The United Nations, as envisioned by the Charter, would be a center for the harmonization and co-ordination of action by all nations to obtain those lofty goals.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“The United Nations started its life by blessing the plantation of a racialist, Nazi gang in Palestine-the land of tolerance, love and peace thereby forcing its indigenous population to live in a permanent state of terror, fear and anxiety. The United Nations has also seated in our midst the representatives of this gang, who fill its halls with threats and sacrilege, while the voice of a people among the peoples of the United Nations is choked with terror and fear. In spite of this, the Charter is still viewed by some as a foundation for peace, prosperity and security. 172. Mere respect for the human values embodied in the Charter makes some Member States feel ashamed to refer to it while in word and deed they practice the distortion of facts, truth and honesty.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Not only have innocent lives been lost and fundamental freedoms jeopardized, but also the prestige of the United Nations has been tarnished and the fundamental moral values embodied in its Charter negated. 170. The world of today leads us to believe that the expectations of those who formulated the Charter were neither realistic nor based on a true vision of the future of man for they envisioned a human society in which tolerance would be practiced and in which we should live in peace with one another as good neighbors. Unfortunately, we do not see in the bombardment of civilians with the instruments of destruction and annihilation any indication of tolerance or an incentive to live in peace. 171.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“The world of today is governed by "We the States of the United Nations" where maneuvers, compromises and pressures find an open avenue for the achievement of purely selfish gains, never in the interest of the peoples of the United Nations. Those who were responsible for the formulation of the Charter committed themselves "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold suffering to mankind". Yet some of the States have more than once, and at times under the flag of the United Nations itself, inflicted on the present and consequently future generations the scourges of war, racism and suppression. The result of this policy has been a perpetual state of sorrow and grief.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“I should like also to express our deep appreciation to the Secretary-General, who is participating in our meeting in his present capacity for the first time. The office of Secretary-General has always been an example to be followed in impartiality and neutrality and in the devotion of man to the affairs of his fellow men. 165. More than a quarter of a century has passed since the adoption of the United Nations Charter. A quick comparison of the hopes and aspirations it contains with the present world situation clearly indicates the vast differences between the beauty of dreams and the pain and bitterness of realities. The Charter states: "We the peoples of the United Nations", while the world of today declares: "We the States of the United Nations".”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Mr. President, allow me first to extend to you my heartiest congratulations on behalf of the delegation of the Libyan Arab Republic on your accession to your high office as President of the twenty-seventh session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. This honor to you and your great country is a recognition of the long years of struggle against nazism and racism and is a further expression of the role your country and people have played in the affairs of mankind. 167. Allow me, Mr. President, to express our deep appreciation to your predecessor, Mr. Malik, for guiding success-fully and with distinction the affairs of the previous session of the United Nations General Assembly. The peoples of Asia are proud that its great men have repeatedly contributed to the service of the peoples of the United Nations. 168.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“President, to assure you that the delegation of the Libyan Arab Republic is disposed to co-operate with you and with all other delegations, and takes this opportunity to offer its greetings to all the heads and members of delegations, hoping that this session will be crowned with success.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“While the Libyan delegation is concerned about the delay in the work of the committee entrusted with the drafting of the project, it nevertheless pays a tribute to some of the positive aspects in the work of that committee. 139. The Libyan delegation considers also that the time is now appropriate to hold a third conference on the law of the sea, for the purpose of reviewing the regimes of the high seas, continental shelf, territorial waters, contiguous waters, marine resources, and the preservation of living resources in the high seas, so that a clear and internationally acceptable definition can be found for the area of the sea-bed and the ocean floor beyond the limits of national jurisdiction. 140. In conclusion, permit me, Mr.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“16] which will be adopted during this session for the purpose of narrowing the gap between the rich north and the poor south, and of raising the standards of living of mankind in general and the peoples of developing countries in particular. 138. Regarding the peaceful uses of the sea-bed and the ocean floor beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, the Libyan delegation believes that it is of the utmost importance urgently to prepare the draft declaration regarding the formulation of comprehensive and balanced sets of principles governing the activities of States in this field, to be adopted by the General Assembly during this session.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“Regarding international social and economic conditions, we note with a measure of satisfaction the progress realized by the countries of the third world in the fields of economic and social development during the sixties, despite the many obstacles faced by those countries. Such optimistic impressions should not, however, hide the obvious and bitter fact, unacceptable to world conscience and represented in hundreds of millions of people still living below a standard befitting mankind, while only a minority reaps the benefits of modern science and technology. This condition requires us collectively to exercise concerted efforts to put the final touches to the draft of an international development strategy [A 17982, para.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“The delegation of the Libyan Arab Republic condemns very strongly the apartheid policy of the Government of South Africa, and condemns even more strongly those countries which extend military and economic assistance to the colonial racist regimes in the southern part of the African continent. Without such assistance, those regimes could never have been able to continue their hegemony in the area. 136. It is the opinion of our delegation that if the international Organization is fully to meet its responsibilities, its universality should be achieved by admitting to its membership the People's Republic of China, which includes over a fifth of the world population, thus creating efficient international co-operation and reducing international tension. 137.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“The Libyan Arab Republic is deeply concerned about the military intervention of the United States of America in South-East Asia. We pay here a tribute to the heroic struggle of the peoples of that region for their freedom and independence, and we demand the immediate withdrawal of all foreign troops so that those people can freely exercise their right to self- determination. 134. The Libyan Arab Republic supports the inalienable rights of the peoples of the African continent in Mozambique, Angola, Guinea (Bissau), Namibia and Southern Rhodesia, and also supports their struggle to rid themselves of foreign rules in order to fulfill their aspirations to freedom and independence. 135.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“As we celebrate the silver jubilee of the United Nations and commemorate the tenth anniversary of the historical Declaration on decolonization, it is unfortunate to note that many peoples are still under the yoke of colonialism and that man is still enslaved by his fellow men who avidly exploit his resources and deprive him of his basic human rights and his right to self-determination. 132. It is for this reason that a stronger stand is called for towards colonial Powers and imperialism. We should reaffirm the legitimacy of the struggle of colonial peoples those who were evicted from their land, and those who are forced to live under foreign occupation. We should demand that all kinds of assistance should be given to those peoples in order to enable them to exercise their right to self-determination. 133.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“Such acknowledgment is evident in the many resolutions that have consistently been adopted by the Organization since its inception until now, both in the Security Council and in the General Assembly. 130. We believe that the only way to put an end to those violations of the Charter and to Israel's continued attempts to impose its will on the whole world is through the application of the sanctions provided for in Chapter VII of the Charter, and by reconsidering Israel's membership in the United Nations, before its aggressive acts become a dangerous precedent for those countries which may be tempted to follow suit. Such a development would certainly undermine world peace and the world Organization, while threatening the future of all mankind. 131.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“It is those same Palestinians who are now struggling to establish a secular democratic State in Palestine where Jews, Christians and Moslems can live in peace and harmony, that being the most humanistic solution worthy of the support of this Organization as well as of all peace- and justice-loving peoples. 129. Thus, it was with the full knowledge of the United Nations that the most heinous crime of the century was committed with the creation of the State of Israel, resulting in the eviction of a whole people and consequently the deprivation of its basic human rights, its rights to its land and country, and its basic right to self-determination. Yet, the United Nations has recognized the injustice inflicted upon the Palestinian people, as it has repeatedly taken cognizance of Israel's aggression.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“"I have never heard of them before...." The lady should be reminded that the Palestinians have lived in that country for thousands of years, long before she and others set foot in the land of Palestine. It is the Palestinians who opened their doors to receive the persecuted Jews, who later ungratefully denied that gesture, and plotted with the colonialist Powers to drive them out of their lands. It is the Palestinians who, for the past 25 years, have lived in persecution, misery and suffering, while awaiting justice at the hands of the international Organization and the international community, expecting it to aid them in recovering their legitimate rights. 128.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“The simple conclusion to be drawn here is that the territories occupied by Israel in 1967 barely constitute the minimum under the expansionist plans drawn by Zionist leaders. 126. Secondly, Israel was created by force and knows no other means of imposing its will and realizing its expansionist aims and racist policies. Consequently, it is not surprising that Israel continues to ignore world public opinion, and adamantly rejects the resolutions adopted by the United Nations and various international conferences. 127. Thirdly, both Israel and Zionism have not so far recognized the rights of the people of Palestine, nor have they admitted that they have inflicted injustices on this people. Recently, Mrs. Meir was asked about the Palestinian people. "The Palestinians? Who are they?" she reportedly answered.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“Such an attitude seriously imperils world peace and constitutes a breach by the United States of America of its special obligations as a great Power towards world peace and the United Nations. 123. As a result of United States support of Israel the Arab States are compelled to seek arms in self-defense and to devote for that purpose substantial funds which otherwise could have been used for development plans. 124. Allow me to point out briefly some facts pertaining to Zionism and Zionist aims in the area, in order that one may understand the crux of the problem in the Middle East, knowing full well that Zionism is an ideology dedicated to racism and expansionism. 125. First, Israel will accept as borders only those designated for "Greater Israel''.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“Gunnar Jarring, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and its previous attempts to undermine the Four Power talks, are clear indications of Israel expansionist aims in the area. Furthermore, at a time when Israel openly declares its rejection of peace initiatives and prepares to launch a new aggression against the Arab countries, the United States of America, while pretending to be concerned about peace in the area, does everything to encourage Israel's attitude, shipping to that country Phantom and Skyhawk jets and large quantities of electronic equipment, and extending other types of assistance and support. The United States attitude can only be construed as an encouragement to Israel to pursue its aggressive policies, annex new territories, and continue its occupation of Arab lands.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“The painful events we witness today in the Middle East are but the direct result of Israel's disregard for all United Nations resolutions calling for the return of the Palestinian people to their occupied homes, lands, property, and farms, or for compensation for those who do not wish to return. These tragic events are also the result of Israel's violations of all human rights in occupied Arab territories, and its dis-regard of United Nations resolutions regarding the status of the city of Jerusalem. Meanwhile, Israel seeks to erect barriers to all efforts made inside and outside the United Nations which may lead to a just and permanent settlement of the problem. 122. In fact, Israel's decision to withdraw from the discussions scheduled to start under the auspices of Mr.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“Also, Member States should once again respect one another's sovereignty and territorial integrity. 120. We are now commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the United Nations under the motto of "Peace, justice and progress". The people of the Libyan Arab Republic, as well as all other peoples of the world, seek the establishment of international peace on the basis of justice. Progress, it should be said, is also the proper means to ensure- welfare and prosperity for peoples, and to create a better world for all mankind. 121. The situation in the Middle East is deteriorating steadily as a result of Israel's persistent efforts since its creation to undermine any peace initiative in the area, for the simple reason that peace entails putting an end to Israel's expansionist plans and its racial policy.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“If the United Nations is to recover its prestige and carry out its task of establishing international peace and security, it is essential for it to apply the sanctions provided for in Chapter VII of the Charter against any State which insists on disregarding the resolutions of the United Nations and on violating its Charter in particular, to stop the aggressors from reaping the fruit of their aggression, and force them to withdraw their occupying forces from foreign lands. Furthermore, Member States should be requested to reaffirm their respect for the Charter and their strict and complete adherence to the principles which prohibit the use of force in the settlement of international conflicts, as well as interference in other countries' domestic affairs.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“What is more alarming is the fact that in recent years a dangerous phenomenon has emerged: the great Powers, in trying to settle certain international conflicts, have done so outside the framework of the United Nations, depriving the smaller countries of the opportunity to express their views on important problems which deal with questions relating to security and stability in the world, and affecting the fate of peoples and nations. This has caused the Organization to grow weaker and its prestige to wane. 119. Therefore the time has come for everyone to make sincere efforts to rebuild the United Nations. We believe that the cause of the Organization's shortcomings lies less in the United Nations than in the failure of certain countries to honor their obligations under the Charter.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“Likewise, the United Nations has repeatedly failed to implement scores of resolutions and recommendations adopted in the past twenty-five years, concerning the rights of oppressed peoples, self- determination and the achievement of the goals of social justice, economic development and the protection of human rights. 118. It is unfortunate that during all these years the great Powers have sometimes used the United Nations for their own ends, having kept the status quo in the world and divided it into zones of influence.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“Our Organization has at times been able peace-fully to settle some regional conflicts and has indeed contributed to the preservation of peace in certain areas; it has also made progress in the process of decolonization, disarmament, and in the fields of human rights and social and economic development in the world, 117. However, it should be noted that the United Nations has failed to achieve the basic purpose for which it was originally founded: namely, to face up to aggression and prevent occupation and annexation of territory through war and usurpation. This failure is best illustrated by the Organization's negative and inert stand towards Israel's persistent aggression against the Arab countries, and its continued occupation of territories of three States Members of this Organization.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“As we prepare to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the foundation of this international Organization, it is imperative to stop for a moment and review objectively the Organization's bright side as well as its dark side so that we may benefit from past errors and avoid repeating them, as well as evaluate the Organization's achievements in various domains. In so doing, we should candidly admit the Organization's errors and point out those responsible for their commission; at the same time, we should not disregard the Organization's achievements in the service of humanity. 116.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“The delegation of the Libyan Arab Republic takes this opportunity to commend the resolutions of that Conference, and considers their adoption an effective contribution on the part of the countries of the third world to the reduction of international tension and the promotion of world peace and security. 114. This historic session of the General Assembly is being held in a strained international atmosphere; tension dominates international relations and the major problems of the world still await rapid and just solutions. Thus, the future and prestige of the United Nations depend precisely on the ability of the international Organization to face up to those problems and seek solutions to them, particularly as the Organization remains the indispensable instrument designed for the purpose of preserving peace and security. 115.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“President, that the Libyan Arab Republic adheres sincerely to the Charter of the United Nations and to the principles of the Organization. In fact, Libya's foreign policy is based on the principles of non-alignment and, at the same time, a constant search to obtain the friendship of all peace-loving countries and peoples on the basis of mutual respect. 113. In response to the wishes of the Libyan people to achieve their sovereignty, and in order to contribute to the reduction of international tension, the Revolutionary Government of the Libyan Arab Republic has eliminated the foreign bases imposed on its land in certain circumstances, and has succeeded in evacuating the last foreign troops from its soil. It was on the same basis that the Libyan Arab Republic participated in the non-aligned Conference held recently in Lusaka.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)
“110. Sir, allow me first to offer on behalf of the delegation of the Libyan Arab Republic and myself, our sincerest congratulations on your election as President of this important historic session. Your election is a recognition of your distinguished qualifications and vast experience. It is also a further indication of the international community's appreciation of the role of your friendly country and the other Scandinavian countries in promoting the efforts of the United Nations to achieve its noble goals. 111. The delegation of the Libyan Arab Republic takes this opportunity to laud and support the efforts made by the Secretary-General in the service of the Organization and its principles, for the realization of peace and security in the world. 112. We wish to assure you, Mr.”
1970-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 25 (1970)