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JAMEEL

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first: 1977-09-24
most recent: 1995-09-24
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“While we are encouraged by the positive developments in the overall international climate, we remain deeply concerned at the mounting dangers and problems which threaten international peace and security, some of which are well within the issues discussed and debated again and again in this Assembly for many years. There is no doubt that the most urgent concern of the international community at the present time is the conflict between Iran and Iraq, two independent countries, Members of the United Nations, have been engaged in a senseless war for seven long years, during which hundreds of thousands of people, including civilians, have lost their lives and enormous material destruction has been inflicted. The international community has now recognized the dangerous implications of this conflict for world peace and security.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“While highlighting the significant events that have taken place during the past year, I should also like to recall the conclusions of the seventh session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD VII), convened in Geneva this summer, and to note with satisfaction the positive trends embodied in the final act of the Conference, which we genuinely hope will lead to a resurgence of momentum in North-South dialogue and signal a reversal of the current sceptical and adverse situation regarding international co-operation for development.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“It is also our belief that, while the bilateral agreements between the super-Powers and multilateral negotiations to provide the necessary catalyst towards general disarmament, ample opportunities exist for regional and sub regional arrangements which would eventually contribute towards the ultimate objectives of disarmament. It is for this reason that Maldives has supported the proposals for establishing nuclear-weapon-free zones and zones of peace in various parts of the world. We have, obviously, given particular importance to the United Nations Declaration on the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace and the proposal for establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in South Asia, where Maldives is located.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“In this context, we should like to see the Conference on Disarmament, in Geneva, progress rapidly in its deliberations on a chemical weapons convention and continue dealing with the vital issues on its agenda, such as a comprehensive test ban and the prevention of an arras race in outer space. We should also like to acknowledge the link between disarmament and development as highlighted by the recently concluded Conference on Disarmament and Development. Maldives resolutely continues to support all efforts being made towards the objective of disarmament and demilitarisation.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Like a number of previous speakers, we warmly welcome the agreement in principle reached last month between the United States and the Soviet Union on the complete elimination of intermediate- and shorter-range nuclear forces and we hope that this accord will lead to further agreements on the larger issues of global concern, such as strategic and space armaments. We also hope that this significant agreement will enhance the new atmosphere with respect to the multilateral disarmament negotiations aimed at genuine arms limitation and complete disarmament.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“While recalling the momentous and timely decisions taken by this Assembly to revitalize the functioning of the United Nations and to strengthen its role and its capacity in facing the enormous challenges confronting the international community, we are happy to note that the significant developments that have taken place in several areas of international relations have resulted in renewed confidence in the vital and irreplaceable role of the United Nations and recognition of the values upheld by this body. It is with satisfaction that we note the distinct improvement in the international climate and in particular in relations between the East and the West.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Humayun Rasneed Choudhury, for the able and exemplary manner in which he discharged his duties as President of the forty-first session of the General Assembly. As a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation, we were particularly proud and honoured to be associated with him and with his successes in our deliberations during the last year. We are meeting at a time when important changes are taking place in the world and historic trends are taking shape. Some of these changes are to be welcomed, as unprecedented opportunities emerge from them for the advancement of peace, justice and security, while others pose new problems and challenges confronting the international community.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Sir, it is indeed a pleasure for me and the members of my delegation to extend to you our sincere congratulations on your election as President of the General Assembly at its forty-second session. Your election to this high office is a tribute to your personal qualities and record of distinction in your career as well as a recognition of your experience. It is also a well-deserved tribute to your country, with which Maldives has most cordial relations. I am fully confident that under your wise and able stewardship the Assembly will make positive and substantive progress and reach successful conclusions. My delegation joins previous speakers who have expressed appreciation to your predecessor, Mr.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“As I said in ray statement to the General Assembly in 1984, the United Nations agencies came into existence not only because the prominent men who created them were wise but also because the services that they envisage and render are directly related to the well-being of mankind, irrespective of race, religion or region. In conclusion, let me reiterate my Government's firm and sincere support of the United Nations, for this body has now become the only force on earth that can save human civilization and reverse our drift towards nuclear catastrophe.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“In the words of my President: "There is no question that it has its problems and difficulties, but with all of them there is ample proof that the world needs the United Nations." We feel that there is no better institutional arrangement than the United Nations to deal with grievances among States of the world. Our firm belief in the constructive role that the United Nations is playing will not be diminished by its failure on some issues caused by the deliberate and often self-center acts of some States. While we remain convinced of the effective measures that the United Nations continues to take, at the same time we must think of ways and means for further strengthening the Organization and its activities. The valuable services that the United Nations specialized agencies are rendering to mankind cannot be easily described or assessed.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“We appreciate also the sympathy shown by many other international and regional bodies towards small States and their problems; but sympathy alone will not solve those problems. Bearing in mind those facts, we stress the need for the competent organs of the United Nations system, particularly the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and other financial institutions, to respond urgently to the specific needs of island developing countries. We are proud to belong to this Organization and to participate in its activities. In a world teeming with hotbeds of tension, conflict and bloody wars, where mankind is hostage to the awful nuclear arsenals of its own creation, the importance and indispensability of the United Nations cannot be exaggerated. Our Organization certainly has its problems and difficulties, as can be expected.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“We note with disappointment that the implementation of the Substantial New Program of Action has been extremely slow and urge those responsible to contribute generously to implement it in the remainder of this decade so that the least developed countries can overcome their difficulties and become self-reliant. My country is endowed with little or no natural resources, except the sea that surrounds the several hundreds of tiny islands. It is this special circumstance of my country and many other small countries that we ask for special attention and assistance. In this regard, we note with satisfaction the steps being taken by the United Nations, specifically by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), to alleviate the problems of island developing countries.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“It is also in these circumstances that we feel that South-South co-operation also should be expanded and strengthened. My country belongs to the group of least developed countries. As a small island developing country, the Maldives faces innumerable and formidable economic difficulties and limitations arising from its small size, remoteness from great market center of the world, constraints in transport and communications, highly limited internal markets, scarcity of natural resources, and dependence on a narrow-based economic structure.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“The importance of the GATT conference lies in the fact that agreement was reached to launch a new general round of trade negotiations to dispel the existing gloom. If the world is to extricate itself from the claws of more economic crises the present unjust structure of the international economic system should be replaced by a new international economic order. The stalled North-South dialog is a clear demonstration of the reluctance of the developed countries to redress the imbalances in the present set-up. In this regard, we welcome the establishment of a non-governmental independent commission of the South for development issues. We are dismayed by the paucity of assistance generated for the least developed countries, despite the Paris Conference and repeated calls for increased contributions.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“If the present trend of recovery is to be sustained with a broader effort by the world as a whole, protectionism needs to be rolled back and concessional capital flow to the developing countries should be increased beyond present levels, not only to enable them to service their debt - which now stands at the trillion-dollar mark - but also to assist them to reach a level of self-reliance. It is indisputable that a healthy growth in third-world economies is crucial and will remain critical to global economic stability. A sign which encourages hope for a change issued from the recent Conference of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) at Punta del Este, and without a doubt has been the most significant event of the year in the field of international trade and economic relations.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“The world economy is still in a shamble after the recess that set in at the beginning of this decade. The repercussions of that economic downturn are still grim for the developing countries. Although recovery is taking place at the level of the industrialized countries, its results have not been adequately felt throughout the world. The recovery's stability and sustenance still seem to be in doubt, even for the industrialized countries. Retreat by the developed countries from multilateralism and international co-operation in order to resuscitate economic growth has literally squeezed the economies of the rest.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“My Government feels strongly that interference by other States in the inter-Korean dispute should cease immediately so as to allow them to reach an amicable agreement that will serve the interests of the Korean people itself. The delegation of Maldives wishes also to stress the importance of reaching a more balanced agreement on Antarctica. The present treaty system which gives special privileges to the consultative parties should consciously be replaced in favor of an equitable arrangement that would recognize Antarctica as a common heritage of mankind. Antarctica's resources could then be explored and exploited in a way that would benefit all the peoples of the world, with due respect to Antarctica's fragile environment. We feel that the United Nations role should be enhanced in this regard and before the issue drifts out of reach.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“Pending the agreement on principles and modalities to implement that Declaration, the rising rivalry among the big Powers for politico-economic gains, coupled with commercial jealousies, has virtually turned the Ocean into an area of confrontation. The presence of all types of instruments of war now poses a security threat to all the States, littoral and hinterland, of the region. We reiterate our support to, and urge all States to facilitate the early convening of, the proposed Colombo Conference and express our appreciation of United Nations efforts in this respect. Hopes for the reunification of Korea are still dim, despite the continued efforts of the international community. We reiterate our firm conviction that reunification can be achieved only through peaceful dialog and negotiations between the North and the South.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“The Charter of our Organization provides ample procedures for dealing with international conflicts. Therefore, any suggestion to involve all parties concerned to seek a national reconciliation would fall entirely within the framework of the United Nations Charter. The Cyprus conflict also has caused untold suffering and misery to its people. This prolonged conflict should be solved urgently with due regard to Cyprus' sovereignty and national integrity. However, we are convinced that such solutions should take into consideration the grievances of both communities on an equal basis. My Government has repeatedly expressed its conviction along similar lines in several other international meetings. It is now a decade and a half since the General Assembly declared the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace within limits to be determined.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“He would likewise support all measures aimed at restoring peace to the war-torn and smoldering region of the Middle East. My delegation is also in favor of all moves that would help to abate the situation in Afghanistan and Kampuchea. He support the call for the withdrawal of all foreign forces from these countries in order to pave the way for the people of these countries to determine their own affairs and exercise their rights without external interference. We wish to place on record our appreciation of the efforts of the Secretary-General in his relentless attempts to end the warring situation both in Afghanistan and in Kampuchea. We are also pleased to see the willingness expressed by the Kampuchean people in their most recent eight-point proposal outlining a constructive framework for a negotiated settlement.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“My country firmly believes that there cannot be a just and lasting solution to the Palestine question and to the crisis in the Middle East, unless the inalienable rights of the Palentinians are respected and their homeland returned to than. The Palestinians and the Arabs have repeatedly expressed their readiness to resolve the problem on a just and equitable basis. In this context, we support the call to convene an international conference on the Middle East with the participation of all parties concerned. He urge all of them to enter into negotiations with the genuine intention of seeking permanent and durable peace. Maldives would extend its support to all initiatives that would restore to the Palestinians their inalienable right to self-determination, national independence and sovereignty and ensure their return to their homeland.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“The people of any region have an unquestionable right to determine their priorities and work Over the years, the Palestinian problem has spilled over and disastrously affected the security of the entire Middle East. The General Assembly has reiterated that the crux of the Middle East problem is the question of Palestine. Israel, with its military might, continues to exacerbate the crisis by its occupation of more and more Arab territories. It continues to perpetuate its designed policies of expansionism through the establishment of illegal settlements, in violation of the relevant resolutions of the United Nations He strongly condemn such illegal activities, including acts of aggression against the Arabs, and we urge Israel to withdraw all its forces unconditionally from all the occupied Arab territories.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“Unless we are able to generate greater political will and assume more shared responsibility on this particular issue now, we fear that our children will be the ones who will suffer the consequences of our own aggressive instincts, which breed nothing but hostility, violence and destruction. In this context, we wish to reiterate that, while we are marking the International Year of Peace, it is important to seek progress in action together with the demonstration of the political will to make our world a safer place. The establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones in various regions of the world would, we believe, contribute towards international peace and security.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“Maldives hopes that the two leaders will take into account in their negotiations not only their own national interests but also the vital interests of all the peoples of the world. We are encouraged by the outcome of the recently concluded Stockholm Conference on Confidence and Security Building Measures and Disarmament in Europe. We welcome the forthcoming Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe to be held in Vienna, which will provide an opportunity to continue along this road in the interests of all. Efforts to protect outer space from the dangers of the arms race should be continued vigorously by the United Nations and through the United Nations. Agreements should be sought and global mechanisms evolved to prevent further proliferation of nuclear weapons.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“So long as a third of the world's population is malnourished and plagued by hunger, disease and ignorance, such wanton expenditure cannot but be vigorously criticized. The Assembly proclaimed 1986 as the International Year of Peace. Yet the year is coming to an and without any practical gains and is sinking into history as nothing more than celebration. The Geneva summit meeting between the two super-Powers in November last year raised our hopes for the revival of detente, but we were forced to abandon them quickly to face increased tension. As a developing State, we cannot help stressing our concern over the lack of progress in the sphere of arms control, disarmament and detente. We welcome the announced agreement between President Reagan and General-Secretary Gorbachev to meet in Reykjavik, Iceland, next week.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“The courage to do so is weakened by self-centered political motives, and each passing year compounds existing obstacles, intensifying, among other things, the East-West rivalry, and enlarging the gap between North and South. The report of the Group of 18 High-level Intergovernmental Experts which reviewed the efficiency of the administrative and financial functioning of the United Nations has generated a measure of attention and thought. A debate has begun. Maldives believes that the continuation of this process of reflection and reform is essential. We vitally need the United Nations as a strong and constructive force in our increasingly interdependent world. The arms race continues to rage, with some States pouring billions of dollars into their military budgets.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“The Secretary-General's wise and meaningful endeavors to defuse explosive situations are most praiseworthy. His annual report on the work of the Organization reveals the extent of his earnest and sincere efforts to deal with pressing, diverse and complex issues. I am firmly devoted to the idea that the role of the United Nations should be strengthened, and I should like to express our appreciation for his dedication to his tasks. What we require at this crucial time is dedication to the noble principles of the Charter, to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war and to create conditions conducive to justice, peace and development.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“Last year we commemorated the historic fortieth anniversary session of the General Assembly. In their addresses during that session, Heads of State or Government expressed faith in the United Nations. The Organization has reached maturity, and the President of Maldives, addressing that session, explicitly stated our view of the United Nations. We are aware that the United Nations system is not without shortcomings, but we must not fail to recognize its invaluable contributions to mankind. The past year has been an eventful one. But despite efforts to contain the tension and the numerous crises that exist between States the world continues to be volatile and turbulent. It is under these threatening circumstances that we are reminded of the indispensable nature of the United Nations.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“Our shared involvement in international and regional co-operation activities and the primary role played by your Government and by you personally in the launching of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) have a special meaning for us. We are confident that you are amply qualified to guide the deliberations of the Assembly to a successful conclusion. My delegation would like also to associate itself with previous speakers who have expressed their admiration for the able manner in which your predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Jaime de Pinies, discharged his duties as President of the General Assembly at its fortieth session. With his outstandingly rich background in United Nations affairs, the remarkable leadership shown by Ambassador de Pinies surpassed our expectations. His efforts deserve special appreciation.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“It is indeed a pleasure for me and all the members of my delegation to congratulate you, Sir, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its forty-first session. Your unanimous election testified to this body's recognition of your experience and accomplishments in your illustrious diplomatic career. It also constitutes a well deserved tribute to your country, Bangladesh, which demonstrates exemplary courage in overcoming the obstacles to rapid development and modernization. Maldives is especially pleased to see you presiding over this session because of the fraternal relations that exist between our two peoples.”
1986-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 41 (1986)
“My delegation still believes that amid the various perils that now threaten the orderly progress of humanity, we can rally once again to the standards of the Charter of the United Nations, beginning with the peaceful settlement of disputes and steadily progressing towards the other objectives of that prophetic document. 182. In all sincerity, Maldives pledges its fullest co-operation and support to the United Nations system.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“It is therefore essential to maintain a high degree of professionalism and to orient programmes carried out by those bodies towards the achievement of more tangible results. 180. We in Maldives are happy to be associated in the noble tasks prescribed under the WHO Global Strategy for Health for all by the Year 2000, which should ensure humanity a better world in which to live. We are confident that the work of UNICEF, whose primary responsibility lies in the care and welfare of the children of the world, will strengthen the future of humanity through its dynamic programme launched in 1983 as the child survival revolution. 181.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The agencies of the United Nations came into existence not only because the prominent men who created them were wise but because those agencies are directly related to the aspirations of mankind, irrespective of race or region. 179. We are concerned by the trend that has emerged recently as a result of the fact that certain Member countries repeatedly express their pessimism about the viable functioning of important specialized bodies of the United Nations system. We hold the view that their development justifies the wisdom by which they were created and that they need to be strengthened now more than ever before. My Government does not believe in any endeavour to politicize specialized bodies whose executive functions are purely technical in nature.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“While it tends not to have much of a pre-emptive capacity, it is our duty as Members of the United Nations to strengthen its role by resisting the attempts of individual countries to assume the primary responsibility of the Security Council. If the Security Council fails to act or react in a given situation, it is not the institution that is at fault but the countries that constitute it. It is for us to convince ourselves and the generation we are responsible for that the world is interdependent, and to act accordingly and be guided by that reality. 178. The United Nations system should play the role of a catalyst in creating mutual understanding and co-operation. We should not allow it to become the arena in which to battle out our differences. Rather, it should and must be a place where hatred and animosity towards others are avoided.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“We firmly believe and sincerely hope that the benefits resulting from the peaceful use of outer space will be shared equitably for the benefit of mankind as a whole. 176. My delegation is fully convinced that the United Nations is indispensable in a world fraught with tensions and peril. Institutions such as this are not built in a day; they require constant constructive work and fidelity to the principles on which they are based. We must seriously consider the practical ways in which the Organization should develop its capacity and be used as an essential institution in a stormy and explosive world. 177. Primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security has been entrusted to the Security Council. We believe it is still the best device for defusing tensions, solving problems and maintaining peace and security.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Maldives supported the proposal for a comprehensive study on Antarctica by the United Nations, taking into account all relevant factors, with a view to widening international co-operation in the area. 174. Like Antarctica, outer space should be used for peaceful purposes only. Recent proposals for intensified militarization of outer space are a cause of grave concern, and measures should be undertaken with urgency for the rejection of such proposals. 175. My delegation also notes that the distribution of the benefits of outer space among the countries of the world has to date been uneven. To remove that imbalance, the principle of guaranteed and equitable access should be the essence of any new regulatory mechanism, which should take into account the particular needs of the developing countries, especially those of an equatorial nature.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The delegation of Maldives appeals to all States which have signed the Convention to expedite the process of ratification so as to enable the Convention to become effective and operative. 172. The continent of Antarctica has considerable environmental, climatic, scientific and potential economic significance for the world. The delegation of Maldives firmly believes that, in the interest of all mankind, Antarctica should continue for ever to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes, should not become the scene or object of international disputes and should be accessible to all nations. The exploration of the area and the exploitation of its resources should be carried out for the benefit of all mankind and in a manner consistent with the protection of the environment of Antarctica. 173.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The delegation of Maldives noted with satisfaction the adoption, in 1982, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as a historic achievement in the progressive development of the law of the sea. The Convention was adopted by an overwhelming majority of States and has already been signed by 136 States, including my own, and ratified by a number of them. My Government is now in the process of ratifying it. The Convention establishes a new legal order for the rational use of the seas as an instrument of justice, peace, development and international co-operation. It represents a rare example of global interests and ideologies striking innumerable practical bargains. It is a most comprehensive international Convention, consisting of 320 articles and nine annexes, with four related resolutions. 171.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The Government of Maldives whole-heartedly supports the call of the non-aligned countries and the Group of 77 for the removal of the structural imbalances and inequalities of the present pluralist economic system and the restructuring of the world economy through the establishment of a new international economic order. This should be done through North-South dialogue and global negotiations among developed and developing countries. Maldives also considers co-operation among developing countries themselves, both for economic and social development and to minimize their dependence on developed countries, to be vital. Maldives welcomes the establishment of the South Bank as a practical step in the right direction and hopes that it will prove very useful to developing countries. 170.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Together our peoples are sure of themselves, confident of their identities and confident too of their ability to control their own destinies." He said, further, that the moving spirit and the objective of the very principles which gave birth to our association is one of working together, which has as its basic foundation the promotion of the interests of our region, an essential aspect of which is the maintenance and, indeed, the strengthening of our people's political, social and economic independence. These words of wisdom give us confidence that the outcome of the forthcoming summit will further strengthen the global aspirations and efforts made by the United Nations. 169.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“That co-operative endeavour in our part of the region aims at harnessing support and co-operation in economic development, and cultural and social exchange. The Foreign Ministers at the Male meeting recorded their satisfaction with the progress that had been made in a relatively short period of time in the areas of co-operation identified. 167. I am happy to inform the Assembly, on behalf of my country as the current Chairman, of the important leverage that the recent meeting provided to the eventual holding of a summit meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation countries by late 1985. 168. Mr. Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, President of Maldives, in his opening address at the ministerial meeting, said of the member countries: "Our societies are quite diverse but their hopes and expectations do not vary.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“In this connection, they noted with deep regret that no appreciable progress had been made in meeting the concerns of the developing countries at the London Economic Summit of the industrialized countries, held from 7 to 9 June 1984, despite urgent actions suggested by various leaders from the non-aligned and developing countries. 165. That important meeting at Male endorsed the desire to communicate with leaders of industrialized countries the immediate concern of the States of South Asia, namely, that the financing of the seventh replenishment of IDA had not been augmented to a degree whereby an increase in real terms was achieved over the level of the sixth replenishment of IDA. This timely request has already been conveyed by my Government as the Foreign Ministers desired. 166.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“It was agreed that without redoubling of efforts by the international community, including immediate measures, the goals and targets of the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade and the Substantial New Programme of Action for the 1980s for the Least Developed Countries could not be attained. They expressed their deep disappointment at the lack of progress in putting international support measures into place and at the continued stalemate in the negotiations on international co-operation.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“At a recent meeting held at Male, in my country, the Foreign Ministers of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives, member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation, expressed their concern over the conditions in the developing countries. In the final communique, the Ministers reviewed the current world economic situation and expressed their concern over the deteriorating economic and social conditions in the developing countries. In the past three years, sharply falling commodity prices, deterioration in the terms of trade, intensification of protectionist measures, excessive debt burden and a decline in the flow of financial resources had caused unprecedented balance-of-payment problems and serious loss of development momentum in the developing countries.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The period has been characterized by a generally unsatisfactory and erratic growth of output and trade, high rates of inflation and fluctuating exchange rates. While the crisis has affected all countries, it has inevitably had the most serious impact on the developing countries, whose economies are particularly vulnerable. The developed countries have experienced unprecedented rates of unemployment and idle industrial capacity, accompanied by high interest rates. The developing countries have faced increasing balance-of-payments deficits, mounting debt burden and deteriorating terms of trade. 163. The economic gap between the developed and developing countries is widening and the latter are being denied effective and equitable participation in the benefits of international development. 164.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“We reaffirm our full support for the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace and support the efforts of the United Nations to implement that Declaration. 161. It is our earnest hope that, through co-operation among the countries of the Indian Ocean and other concerned parties, we will be able to find practical ways to fulfil the aspirations of the peoples of our region. The proposed Conference on the Indian Ocean, to be held at Colombo in early 1985, will, we believe, form a corner-stone in the path to realizing our cherished objective. We appeal to the world community to support us in achieving that objective. 162. The world economy has experienced increasing difficulties during the last decade.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The international community should extend every possible support, opportunity and encouragement to the people of Korea to achieve their objective of peaceful reunification. 160. With regard to our part of the world—the Indian Ocean—Maldives is committed to the policy of non-alignment and is determined to keep its territory free from nuclear weapons or the establishment of any foreign military base on it. Furthermore, Maldives will continue to work with the littoral and hinterland States of the Indian Ocean towards making the Indian Ocean a zone of peace. We are concerned over the escalating tension created by the great-Power rivalry for military superiority in the Indian Ocean and the introduction of nuclear weapons there.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Despite some limited progress in intercommunal talks held under United Nations auspices, a peaceful and lasting settlement regrettably still appears to be distant. My delegation would like to reiterate its support for the people of Cyprus in their efforts to consolidate their independence within the framework of national unity and equal rights for all Cypriots. 159. While making reference to the solution of conflicts by peaceful means, may I mention also the yet unsolved question of Korea. Peaceful reunification has been, and continues to be, a matter of great concern to us. My Government feels that all efforts must be made, collectively and individually, to facilitate a dialogue between the divided North and South.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The final result in either case is tragically the same: tension, unrest, internal strife, conflict and even bloodshed. 157. We view such developments with the utmost concern because they destroy the very fabric not only of international peace and security but also of the concept of peaceful coexistence. Never for a moment should we forget that we are a family of interrelated and interdependent nations, with diverse political ideologies, economies and social systems, which must live together in an atmosphere devoid of suspicion, envy and animosity. 158. In Cyprus, the United Nations has been tirelessly trying to promote a settlement and the Secretary-General continues to maintain his personal involvement. My Government welcomes those unceasing efforts.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The peoples of Afghanistan and Kampuchea must be given the opportunity to exercise their rights without outside interference, including the right of the refugees to return to their homes with security and honour. My delegation notes with deep appreciation and commendation the unceasing efforts of the Secretary- General and his special representatives to find political solutions to those two major issues. 156. It is with alarm, dismay and frustration that we witness the increasing instances of foreign intervention in Africa and Latin America. We recall here the Declaration on the Inadmissibility of Intervention and Interference in the Internal Affairs of States. There is no difference, in my opinion, between intervention and interference.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)