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“We cannot but express our profound satisfaction at the emergence of the beginning of a new era of accord that would spare humanity the horror of global destruction, put an end to the bitter struggle between East and West with all its negative repercussions on international relations and usher in a new era of world history. Notwithstanding, we would be justified in asking whether the positive results that have been achieved on the road of detente between East and West do mean the end of the problems of the overwhelming majority of the world's population and whether the developing world will really benefit from those developments? The question is: will the developing world continue to be on the side lines of international relations?”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“We would also like to welcome the new State of Namibia on the occasion of its admission to the Organisation following a lengthy struggle and we also congratulate the delegation of Liechtenstein on its admission. This, the forty-fifth session of the General Assembly takes place under extraordinary international circumstances and at the beginning of a historic new era in international relations. It is the first session after the end of the cold war. The threat of nuclear annihilation has receded. Extinction used to threaten a world which was torn apart by ideological antagonisms into two camps. We now witness a new international situation that has turned upside down the long-established concepts of international relations which prevailed for most of the twentieth century. This was unimaginable only a year ago.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“I should like also to pay tribute to Ambassador Joseph Garba for the excellent manner in which he conducted the work of the last session and express to the Secretary-General our highest appreciation for his tireless efforts for the settlement of the problems confronting our world and his sustained initiatives to strengthen opportunities for a constructive dialogue between States in the interests of peace and international security and the upholding of the principles of the Charter. It is also with particular pleasure that we welcome the presence of the delegation of the sister Republic of Yemen after the happy unification which brought back together its two parts.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“On behalf of the delegation of the Kingdom of Morocco, I take pleasure to extend to Ambassador de Marco, our congratulations on his unanimous election to the presidency of the forty-fifth session of the General Assembly. I am convinced that his ability and profound knowledge of international issues will lead our deliberations to a successful outcome. I would like to assure him of our full co-operation with him in the performance of his duties, all the more so because our two countries maintain and share common views within the framework of the Non-Aligned Movement and in the meetings of the countries of the Mediterranean basin.”
1990-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 45 (1990)
“We have the machinery to achieve that goal - the United Nations. It is our duty - especially since we are all aware of the positive role the Organization is playing - to strengthen it and to give it the means to assume those new responsibilities we wish to confer upon it, so that peace and prosperity may reign throughout the world. In conclusion, I wish the President the fullest measure of success in his work, and hope that we shall indeed make greater strides towards our goals, the essential aspirations shared by all mankind.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The scourge of drugs is another phenomenon that requires the mobilization of the entire international community, particularly since recent tragic events in Colombia have shown the extent to which drug-traffickers will go. International co-operation is indispensable if we are to meet this new challenge. On the threshold of the third millennium, the world is undergoing a profound structural change - ideological and political, economic and social, scientific and technological. The problems it is facing - whether they relate to the debt crisis, environmental degradation, or the struggle against drugs - will henceforth have to be tackled on a global scale. International solidarity has indeed become an imperative. It must prompt us to work more closely together in managing world affairs.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Indeed, desertification, the damaging effects of acid rain, the accumulation of dumped toxic substances and the increase in the release of carbonic gases now diffused in the atmosphere have further compounded the development problems with which two thirds of mankind ate already grappling. Such a situation calls for effective international co-operation to adopt the necessary measures. For that reason, the World Climate Conference scheduled for next year and the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development scheduled for 1992 must be carefully planned. In that connection, Morocco, which took the initiative with other States to make the Organization aware of the problem of natural disasters, is especially pleased to see the International Decade for the Reduction of Natural Disasters beginning next year.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Morocco's increasing co-operation with fraternal countries on the African continent is the best example of our faith in South-South co-operation d of our desire to translate that faith into a concrete reality. Thus, our country acted as host last March to the first ministerial conference on co-operation in marine resources held by the coastal African States on the Atlantic seaboard. The conference examined the potential of co-operation, which could benefit all the countries concerned, without overlooking the interests of the land-locked African countries. It is a living example of South-South co-operation and a clear illustration of what our countries can accomplish in such vital areas. The deterioration of the environment has become a world-wide concern.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Although we consider North-South co-operation to be a vital factor for world economic balance, we also feel that South-South co-operation is an indispensable factor. In addition to the fact that such co-operation gives concrete meaning to the concept of solidarity among countries, it also enables them to benefit fully from the complementarity of their resources and from their diverse individual potentials. Morocco has made such co-operation with the developing countries a pivotal concept in its external relations. Indeed, we believe that South-South co-operation can be an important factor in restoring balance to world economic relations.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“What we need is a thorough re-examination that will enable us to restructure the world economy, taking into account the interests of both sides within a framework of sincere co-operation. In that connection, the Ministerial Conference of the Group of 77 that was held in Caracas this year responsibly drew up a list of priorities and launched an appeal for a genuine dialogue between North and South that will serve the interests of the international community as a whole. We are hopeful that the special session of the General Assembly on development questions planned for next year will not be a missed opportunity and that it will enable us to pool our efforts in order to adopt concrete measures that will lead to more balanced international economic relations.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The problems of the South have worsened: to the deterioration in the terms of trade the rising tide of protectionism, the fall in commodity prices and the fall in the net-flow of resources from abroad we must add the spectre of debt that undermines all the efforts of the developing countries. In the long run, the widening of the gap between North and South can also have negative effects on the economies of the developed countries themselves. Hence out collective responsibility to face up to the problems of underdevelopment that beset the countries of the South. Our duty is to spare no effort in rescuing the numerous developing countries trapped in this tragic situation. It is well known today more than ever before, that it is no longer enough to adapt stop-gap measures with regard to the present order.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“As a result of that visit the Secretary-General set up a technical commission which he entrusted with working out the arrangements of implementing the plan. For its part, Morocco will continue to support the efforts of the Secretary-General as well as those of the current Chairman of the Organization of African Unity. Although the international situation has become relatively more relaxed, the world's economic situation offers not the least glimmer of hope. Political stability will remain fragile so long as it is not accompanied by economic improvements and especially if development continues to be the prerogative of the North.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The setting up of the Arab Maghreb Union will, of course, facilitate co-operation between the two communities and lead to a more fruitful dialogue that is compatible with the strong economic ties existing between them. We also look forward to establishing economic co-operation with the Council foe Mutual Economic Assistance (CMBA) and other regional groups. Starting from its oft-reiterated commitment to see the problem of the so-called Western Sahara resolved by the holding of a referendum on self-determination under the auspices of the United Nations, Morocco agreed in principle on 30 August 1988 to the Secretary-General's peace plan. Pursuing his efforts to implement that plan, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar visited our region last June to hold talks with the various parties concerned.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“That Is why hand In hand with the establishment of the Union's institutional bodies we have been working to implement the programme of action. As regards the Union's relations with other regional groups, we declare our determination to strengths ties of co-operation and co-ordination with the Arab Co-operation Council and the Gulf Co-operation Council, on the basis of the common values and purposes that unite us. We also declare our determination to strengthen our co-operation with other economic groupings of our continent, as that is the best way towards broader regional integration. The same strong determination prompts us to establish effective co-operation with the European Economic Community (EEC), which is moving towards having a single market.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The Treaty is intended to strengthen the fraternal ties that unite the States members of (the Union and their peoples, and to achieve progress and prosperity for their respective societies, along with the defence of their rights. It is intended also to contribute to preserving a peace based on justice and equity. 'To that end, the Arab Maghreb Union will pursue a joint policy in various spheres and strive gradually to bring about among our countries free circulation of goods, persons and capital, in conformity with the programme of action adopted by the Heads of State. Since the Treaty establishing the Arab Maghreb Union was signed, sustained efforts have been in full swing with a view to developing the Maghreb Integration to the fullest, and making it a reality In every sphere.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The establishment of the Arab Maghreb Union, therefore, is an imperative, given the nature of the economic and social problems which face our countries, and whose solution requires joint efforts in a regional framework - the more so since current world trends point in the direction of regional integration as a means of standing up to the many challenges we face and as a necessary element for peace, harmony and stability The efforts begun by the five Maghreb Heads of State at their first summit meeting, held at Zeralda, were crowned with the signing, on 17 February 1989 at Marrakech of the Treaty establishing the Arab Maghreb Union comprising Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Tunisia and Morocco.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Since the last session of the General Assembly our region has made major strides towards the long-cherished goal of peace. Our peoples have constantly been aware of belonging to one linguistic and religious community and of sharing the same cultural values.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“For its part, Morocco will remain faithful to its commitment to contribute to all endeavours to secure the unity of the Angolan people and enable them to devote themselves exclusively to achieving development and prosperity. The deteriorating situation in South Africa continues to be of concern to the international community because of its grave and negative effect on the elite of detente that is beginning to emerge in the region. Morocco remains convinced that the international community, as it followed with anxiety the developments in South Africa over the past few weeks, should remain vigilant until the disappearance of apartheid and the establishment of a democratic regime respectful of human dignity and fundamental rights.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Given the wisdom and determination of the Secretary-General, we are certain that the Namibian independence process will proceed in accordance with the wishes of all peace-loving peoples. Mr. Sam Nujoma's recent visit to Morocco and his meeting with His Majesty King Hassan II reflect again the steadfast support my country has always lent the Namibian people and the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), as well as our desire to establish ties of constructive co-operation with a free and independent Namibia. Equally, Morocco cannot but voice its gratification over the climate of reconciliation that is beginning to emerge in Angola. We hope that the efforts that led to the Gbadolite meeting in Zaire will continue until all Angolans can live in peace and harmony.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“We sincerely hope that this agreement will be implemented and that the peoples of the region will finally emerge from the cycle of despair and regain peace and stability. The southern half of the African continent is on the threshold of a historic event for which it has ceaselessly striven. The strenuous efforts made everywhere and, in particular, the enormous sacrifices endured by the Namibian people have at last begin to bear fruit. We are thus witnessing the crumbling of the last Bastion of colonialism in Africa, with the 1 April 1989 commencement of the process envisaged by the peace plan for the independence of Namibia set out in Security Council resolution 435 (1978). I am sure difficulties may surface, but we remain convinced that the path leading the heroic Namibian people to freedom and independence cannot be blocked.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“In that respect, we welcome the Paris Conference, which enabled all the patties to join in dialogue with a view to finding a just and lasting solution to the problem that would guarantee the withdrawal of foreign forces and give the Cambodian people the opportunity to take charge of its own affairs. With the same interest, we follow events, in Cyprus and hail the efforts of the Secretary-General, which aim at ensuring that the dialogue continues between the two communities that make up that non-aligned country and that peace be established within the framework of its territorial integrity and on the basis of respect for the interests of both its communities. The countries of Central America whose efforts resulted in the Tela agreement, are worthy of all our encouragement and support.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“We sincerely hope that the provisions of that resolution will be implemented fully in the near future, and that lasting peace between the two countries will be achieved While Morocco hailed the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, it cannot but regret that the war drags on. We hope that Afghanistan will regain full sovereignty, its non-aligned status and its freedom to make the political and economic choices it deems necessary for its development, without foreign intervention or pressure. With respect to the Cambodian question, we hope that peace efforts by all parties of goodwill will continue.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The international community is duty-bound to help Lebanon overcome its ordeal and reach national reconciliation. It must also support legality in Lebanon, based on concord, and consolidate efforts by the State of Lebanon to put an end to Israeli occupation and exercise full sovereignty over all Lebanese territory with a view to protecting its security and stability on its own, as stipulated by the Casablanca Summit Conference. Morocco is satisfied that the cease-fire between two brother countries, Iraq and Iran, has held, under the terms of Security Council resolution 598 (1987).”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“To that end it has been able to put forward a plan aimed at bringing about an immediate cease-fire and making possible a propitious climate of security that would make possible the adoption of the measures necessary to restore constitutional institutions to Lebanon. The Tripartite Committee has succeeded in establishing a cease-fire, and the resulting security committee that emanated from it has worked to ensure that the cease-fire is respected. The positive positions taken by the parties concerned at the meeting of the Lebanese Parliament provide grounds for optimism. We hope the parties will be able to bring about constitutional reform on the basis of the draft document submitted by the Tripartite Committee·, reform that would take account of economic political and social developments in the com try.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Morocco firmly believes that the path of dialogue is the only one that can establish peace in that part of the world. Lebanon, whose very name until recently was synonymous with tolerance and coexistence, is living today an indescribable tragedy. Morocco, which has so many close ties with that brother country, cannot remain indifferent to the tragedy of the Lebanese people. As part of the efforts being constantly made by the Arab States to resolve the Lebanese crisis the last summit meeting at Casablanca decided to establish a tripartite committee composed of His Majesty King Hassan IÎ, the Guardian of the Holy Places, His Majesty King Fahd Ben Abdul-Aziz, and His Excellency, President Chadli Bendjedid. The committee has been striving to put an end to hostilities and to lay the foundations for national reconciliation.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The summit also decided to support the Palestinian position on the question of the elections so that they could take place after the Israeli withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territories under international control and within the context of a comprehensive peace. The fact that the intifadah has been going on for almost two years now notwithstanding all the repressive end terrorist means employed by Israel, has highlighted the desperate struggle of the Palestinian people to spare no sacrifice to regain their dignity end defend their homeland. The time has come for Israel to put an end to its intransigent policy and to respond to the repeated appeals being launched by the international community in favour of holding a peace conference.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“At the Arab summit held last May in Casablanca to which Morocco played host, the Arab States reaffirmed their adherence to a political solution. They recalled that any settlement roust be based on: Israel's total withdrawal from all Palestinian and Arab territories occupied since 1967, including first and foremost the Arab Al-Quds; the restoration of the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian Arab people, including their right to return to their homeland, self-determination, and the establishment of their own independent State in Palestine; and the convening of an international peace conference on the Middle East with the participation of the five permanent members of the Security Council and all parties to the conflict including the representatives of the State of Palestine, on an equal and independent footing in order to achieve a comprehensive and just solution of the conflict in accordance with Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) end all the other pertinent United Nations resolutions, as well as the restoration of the national inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and granting security guarantees to all countries of the region, including the State of Palestine.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“But we must note that the intransigence shown by Israel and its blocking of all serious initiatives launched by the Arab side, compel us to give up all grounds for optimism. As the General Assembly will recall the Arab States at the Twelfth Arab Summit Conference held at Fez in 1982, adopted a comprehensive Peace Plan, which was received favourably by the international community. The peaceful solution of the problem has been consecrated by the attitude adopted by the Palestine National Council in last November as well as the statements made by the President of the State of Palestine last December before the General Assembly meeting in Geneva. That peaceful approach enjoyed the backing and encouragement of the entire international community.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Given this fact, the Kingdom of Morocco hopes to see concrete steps taken in the near future in the field of disarmament to transform the Mediterranean into a zone of peace, security and co-operation, free from any disputes and confrontations. We likewise hope that this detente will spur progress at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva and enable it to overcome its present period of stagnation and thereby make it possible for productive negotiations to be held with a view to arriving at those agreements we are impatiently awaiting, including an agreement to ban chemical weapons. We should have liked to have seen the region of the Middle East benefit in turn from the encouraging climate of detente now evident in international relations in all parts of the world.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Morocco has taken cognisance, with full interest, of the proposals made and initiatives launched by various European countries in the context of reducing arms across Europe and the establishment of a climate of confidence among States of that continent, which continues to be the theatre of operation of the two major military alliances, even its special position reflecting its geo-political situation, Morocco cannot remain indifferent to all that affects peace and security in the Mediterranean, inasmuch as peace in that region is closely linked with peace all over the European continent, as has been emphasized in the numerous resolutions of the General Assembly as well as in the successive declarations issued by the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“On the other hand, beyond the danger threatening mankind in terms of the existence of enormous means of destruction one must never cease to remind oneself that resources, no less enormous, that are wasted on excessive armament, could certainly be better invested in helping much of humanity to emerge from want and misery.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The conclusion, in December 1987, of the Treaty on the Elimination of Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, the beginning of negotiations between the two super-Powers to reduce the numbers of strategic nuclear weapons, and the resumption of negotiations to prohibit underground nuclear testing have, in this connection, marked a decisive turning-point. The latest developments announced last week before the General Assembly by President Bush and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the USSR confirm this trend. None the less the fact remains that the progress made falls short of the progress the international community would wish to see take place in so fat as disarmament is concerned.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Javier Perez de Cuellar, the Secretary-General of our Organization, our sincere thanks for the efforts he has made towards reducing tensions and strengthening peace and security throughout the world. The current situation across the globe calls for œ to stop and think. Indeed, out world is on the threshold of a new, more promising era, one in which dialogue and understanding would appear to prevail over confrontation. Within this framework, out Organization, which has come of age, remains an irreplaceable instrument for leading the international community to greater harmony and justice between nations. It is gratifying that the consolidation of peace is gradually gaining ground nowadays.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“At the outset. Sit, let me, on behalf of the delegation of the Kingdom of Morocco, extend to you most sincere congratulations on your election to the presidency of the Assembly. I am convinced that your experience and the many different responsible posts you have held represent the best possible guarantee for the successful completion of our work. Through your election the Assembly has paid a special tribute-to Nigeria, a brother country with which Morocco maintains very friendly ties. I should also like to express our appreciation to your predecessor for the wisdom with which he guided the work of the forty-third session. Let me also take this opportunity to express to Mr.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The current situation inevitably invites us to the dialogue and mutual understanding that led to the noble ideals which inspired the drafters of our Charter and which must now guide our approach to the evermore complex realities of our present world”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We were particularly pleased by the unanimity in the Security Council in adopting resolution 621 (1988). That unanimity is reflected in the extremely favourable way in which the entire International community has welcomed the Secretary-General's peace plan. Since the various regions of the world, through un unprecedented progress in cooperation, are well tuned to each other and simultaneously share the same emotions, it is time to emphasize the positive factors of unity and harmony. The United Nations provides us with a unique forum for the harmonization of views and the establishment of universal consensus, so long as unity of purpose prevails over the outdated reflexes of sterile distrust.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Decides to authorize the Secretary-General to appoint a special representative for Western Sahara; "2. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit to it as soon as possible ' a report on the holding of a referendum for self-determination of the people of Western Sahara and on ways and means to ensure the organisation and supervision of such a referendum by the United Nations in co-operation with the Organization of African Unity." The unanimous support of the Security Council for the proposals made by the Secretary-General in co-operation with the Chairman of the OAU is of great Importance. The good offices process has now entered its last and practical stage, leading in the near future to the establishment of the cease-fire and the organization of the referendum on self-determination.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Lastly, under the terms of this plan the referendum will be prepared and organized under the authority of the representative appointed by the Secretary-General for that purpose. When presenting his peace plan to the Security Council, on 20 September, the Secretary-General indicated that the progress achieved towards a settlement of the question of Western Sahara constituted "a preliminary ... result, which it is extremely important to consolidate in order to preserve the momentum of the process." (S/PV.2S26, p. 8) Morocco, which attaches great importance to the establishment of a genuine climate of peace and trust in the region, welcomes the support given by the Security Council to the good offices mission by its adoption, on 20 September 1988, of resolution 621 (1988), in which the Security Council "1.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“A decisive step was taken on 30 August last when the parties accepted the proposals made by the Secretary-General, in co-operation with the Chairman of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). These proposals, which are based on the principles and the practice of the United Nations in this field, constitute a final settlement plan for the problem of the Sahara. The plan provides for the appointment of a representative of the Secretary-General, the proclamation by the Secretary-General of a cease-fire, under the guarantee and supervision of United Nations Observers and verification by means of impartial and objective procedures of the persons entitled to participate in the referendum.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“My country is especially pleased by the climate of peace that has characterized inter-Maghreb relations over the past few months, in that the beneficial impact of this now is apparent with regard to the final settlement of the question of Western Sahara. I would remind members that as soon as Mr. Perez de Cuellar took the initiative of extending his good offices for the settlement of this question, we expressed our complete confidence in him and our determination to co-operate fully for the success of the process that he was preparing to undertake. This process has now made decisive progress. Thus, a technical Mission of the United Nations visited the region in November 1987 to gather at first hand all the necessary data for the establishment of a cease-fire and the organization of a referendum on self-determination.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Thus, in June of 1988, for the first time since my country's independence, a summit meeting of five Maghreb! Reads of State was held in Algiers and agreed on the establishment of a Maghreb High Commission, which during its inaugural meeting distributed responsibilities equitably among the five countries of our region, each being responsible for a commission on the economic, financial, socio-cultural, institutional and human aspects of regional integration. A second session of the Maghreb High Commission will be held in Rabat at the end of this month in order to continue the already well advanced work of integrating the Maghreb. Morocco solemnly reaffirms its complete readiness to do all in its power to fashion at a steady pace a peaceful, united Maghreb that responds to the profound aspiration of our peoples.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Thus, in his statement in Tangiers in 1947, His Majesty Mohammed V appealed for the independence of Morocco within the framework of the unification of the Maghreb. Since its independence Morocco has worked unceasingly, with faith and determination, for the construction of a Maghreb whose peoples are united by ties of brotherhood, that stem naturally from their history, culture and shared religion and from their united struggle for liberation. We are pleased to be able to say that the Maghreb project is now gaining ground. Strengthened by our respective experiences, we are now making realistic, considered progress towards a regional integration that can be a source of co-operation and development and α factor of stability and peace for the peoples of the Maghreb.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“His Majesty King Hassan II has taken the initiative in 'convening an international conference at a high level, which will be held in Morocco on 25 October. It is also on Morocco's initiative that the first ministerial conference on co-operation with regard to fisheries between African countries bordering on the Atlantic Ocean will be held at Rabat next March. We hope that these meetings, in addition to creating a spirit of solidarity, will make it possible to establish complete and lasting co-operation, especially in Africa. Given the impasse in the North-South dialogue, co-operation and regional integration are increasingly felt to be a vital necessity. In the Maghreb, the building of a unified area is not a new idea; it is something that from the outset has been part of the struggle of our country for national liberation.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“At the same time, we must take advantage of the forthcoming multilateral talks, especially the Uruguay Round, to improve the international economic environment in the spheres of the flow of .net resources, trade and the stabilization and rising of commodity prices. My country intends to shoulder its -share of the responsibility and make its contribution to the solution of problems at the regional and international levels. Thus, Morocco recently hosted the conferences of the Non-Aligned Movement on food and agriculture and on the foreign debt crisis, as well as the first meeting of African experts on geophysical threats in Africa. In order to mobilize all resources and involve the countries concerned in the struggle against the danger of locust infestation.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Therefore it is important to deal as soon as possible with the external debt crisis in its political, economic and social dimensions. This calls for an innovative strategy since the conventional approach based on annual rescheduling alone is proving to be ineffective. While acknowledging the merits of bilateral and multilateral initiatives taken in favour of low-income debtor countries, it is time to recognize the importance of reducing the outstanding debt and the debt servicing of medium-income debtor countries and of resolutely tackling the commercial debt of heavily indebted countries. In this context, ray country supports the recent additional proposals made by His Highness Arair Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait, by President François Mitterrand and by Prime Minister Takeshita, aimed at alleviating the public and commercial debt burden.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“In this regard, even though political stability in Africa hinges on real development and in particular on the settlement of the crucial debt problem, the special session devoted to that continent did not measure up to expectations. Standing as we are on the threshold of a new century, it is essential that we meet the unavoidable challenges facing us and focus all our energies on the establishment of global patterns of development that take account of existing complementary factors and fundamental needs in order to guarantee for all a decent quality of life based on respect for socio-cultural differences. While pursuing this great ambition we should, at the same time, seek urgent solutions to the most pressing problems.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We are convinced that the recent agreements, signed at bilateral and EEC levels, will facilitate the settlement of these territorial disputes in the mutual interest of the two countries. We in Morocco would like to preserve the manifold ties which throughout history have existed between the Moroccan and Spanish peoples. Security and development are indivisible. Unfortunately, in the field of development this decade has been one of disenchantment an the failure of the North-South dialogue. Global negotiations to counter the crisis and bring about balanced economic growth did not go beyond statements and declarations.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“For that reason the Mediterranean policy of my country stresses co-operation with Europe and so last April Morocco signed agreements with, the European Economic Community (EEC) following its expansion to include Spain and Portugal. It is undeniable, however, that this relationship, which we should like to be an exemplary one, will not come to fruition without an abatement in some of the sources of tension remaining in the Mediterranean. Thus it is important to resolve the dispute concerning the enclaves of Sebta and Mellilia and other Moroccan islands and islets under Spanish occupation, in order to prevent this anachronistic situation - remnant of a past era - from affecting the harmony that should preside over the relations between the two shores of the Straits of Gibraltar.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“My country calls for the cessation of all foreign interference which represents a real threat of partition for this Arab land, once a model of tolerance and coexistence among communities and religions. Because of its geopolitical location the Kingdom of Morocco attaches great importance to the stability and security of the Mediterranean. Our constant concern to see this area freed from the nuclear threat by the elimination of missiles on naval fleets in the Mediterranean is therefore understandable. We remain convinced however that the development of harmonious relations between the two shores is a necessary element in the establishment of genuine regional peace and security.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Every effort should be made to hold an international conference on the Middle East as soon as possible, under the auspices of the United Nations and with the participation of the permanent members of the Security Council and of all parties concerned, including the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the sole and authentic representative of the Palestinian people. The tragic situation prevailing in the Middle East did not spare Lebanon, which, because of foreign interference, was plunged into disarray, instability and the horrors of civil war. The Kingdom of Morocco reiterates its solidarity with the Lebanese people for the safeguarding of its territorial integrity, national unity and sovereignty.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)