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JAMEEL

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first: 1977-09-24
most recent: 1995-09-24
sittings or episodes: 15
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“Apartheid is a crime against humanity itself. Maldives is firmly convinced that peace and stability in southern Africa require the total eradication of apartheid and the exercise of the right to self-determination by the people of South Africa, irrespective of their race, colour or creed. 155. My delegation wishes to express its concern over the situation in Afghanistan and Kampuchea, two countries which, in the view of my Government, have been victims of foreign military intervention and invasion. We express our deepest concern and fully endorse the United Nations resolutions which condemn foreign intervention and call for the withdrawal of foreign forces from those countries. That will enable the peoples of Afghanistan and Kampuchea freely to decide their own destiny.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The hope for a peaceful future in southern Africa lies in political change and the creation of greater trust through regional co-operation and international support. We believe that it can be achieved peacefully. My delegation joins in the unanimous insistence on an early implementation of the plan endorsed by Security Council resolution 435 (1978). This would enable the people of Namibia to decide their destiny in a free, fair and democratic manner. The delay in the realization of the plan is greatly disappointing. It would be most unfortunate if at this late stage the process leading to the independence of Namibia were to be impeded by issues extraneous to the question itself. My delegation fully recognizes the continued efforts of the Secretary-General for an early solution to this vital issue. 154.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The continuation by the racist regime of South Africa of its illegal occupation of Namibia, despite the vigorous efforts to grant independence to the deprived people of that Territory, constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and endangers the security of the southern African region. Here again, like Israel, the racist minority regime in Pretoria has scorned the numerous resolutions adopted by this august body in full accord with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. 152. It is our bounden duty to maintain and enforce political and economic pressure on South Africa, with a view to forcing it to concede to the logic of humane behaviour. We must continue our support for the people of Namibia, under the leadership of SWAPO. 153.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Both Iran and Iraq must heed the appeals of the United Nations, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and halt this seemingly purposeless conflict. These bodies are trying to bring about an honourable settlement of the dispute, and we wish them every success. 151. The question of Namibia and the tragic plight of the people of South Africa have remained a matter of grave concern to the world community. The task of the United Nations to seek a negotiated settlement of the question of Namibia remains a special responsibility.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“In the opinion of my delegation, the Geneva Declaration on Palestine, adopted by the International Conference on the Question of Palestine, held at Geneva from 29 August to 7 September 1983, represents a sound framework for the international community and the parties concerned to work for a durable solution. 150. My country associates itself with other nations in expressing its deep regret at the continued bitter armed conflict between Iran and Iraq. We urge the parties concerned to bring about a cease-fire and to find a solution to their dispute by peaceful means. Maldives pledges its support to the United Nations mediation efforts and to the Secretary-General's recent personal appeals to spare civilians.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“148. Every State Member of the United Nations has pledged its commitment to the provisions of the Charter. Therefore, action should not be delayed any further regarding the delicate situation in the Middle East. The Security Council should invoke the relevant provisions of the Charter with regard to the arrogance and defiance with which Israel is trampling underfoot the inalienable rights of the Palestinians. 149. The PLO, the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, has the full right to participate in any step that may be taken to achieve a lasting solution.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The world witnessed with anger and dismay the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, while it continued its illegal occupation of Palestine, including the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, the city of Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. Israel continues to perpetuate its policies of expansionism through the establishment of illegal settlements, ignoring and rejecting numerous United Nations resolutions and violating all norms of international behaviour. Maldives joins the international community in its repeated condemnation of the Israeli aggression against Arab territories and Israeli atrocities in the occupied land. 147. The invasion of Lebanon under the cruel pretext of liquidating the Palestine Liberation Organization [PLO], which symbolizes the legitimate will of the Palestinians, has clearly revealed the true nature of Israeli policies in that area.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The situation in the Middle East in all its aspects, including the tragedy of Lebanon, continues to give rise to frustration. The Israeli invasion of Lebanon and the continued Israeli presence in Lebanese territory have aggravated further the already explosive situation created by Israel's refusal to withdraw from the occupied Palestinian and other Arab territories, including Jerusalem. 145. The legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and freedom remain at the heart of the issue. The key to any lasting solution and for peace in that crucial area is, as evidently seen through the sequence of events, the realization of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to have their own independent homeland. 146.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Our support of the resolutions calling for the establishment of such zones, and of all actions at fulfilling that objective, is based on a strong conviction that they will contribute towards the reduction of arms and armed conflicts. We strongly oppose the continued testing of nuclear weapons, not only because of the direct dangers they pose but also because of the destruction such testing could finally cause to man and his environment. 143. Maldives firmly supports the initiatives and efforts of the United Nations in the search for general and complete disarmament, including the banning of nuclear testing and the prevention of an arms race in outer space. 144. The question of Palestine continues to remain one of the outstanding major international concerns.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“They are also the object of a highly profitable international trade. 141. Yet, at another level, we have the poverty of the vast proportion of the world's population. We must not be deterred from continuing to emphasize the immorality of mankind's precious resources being used in the production of weapons of destruction at a time when so much of humanity has a dire need for those same resources to be used in the war against poverty and disease. It is not only a political but also a moral objective, which we must never relinquish. 142. We strongly support nuclear-weapon-free zones in Asia, in the Pacific and in other regions.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“We urge all States Members of the United Nations, particularly the nuclear-weapon States, to co-operate and enter into relevant international agreements and arrangements that will be instrumental in limiting the production and stockpiling of nuclear and other destructive weapons in order to insure the world against global suicide. 140. We live today in the presence of a chilling and unprecedented phenomenon. It is very unfortunate that, at the pinnacle of world power, there exist enough nuclear weapons to destroy all life on our planet. At the intermediate level of world power, there exist vast quantities of sophisticated, so-called conventional weapons. These weapons are, by comparison with those of former times, immensely destructive, as their use has so horrifically demonstrated.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“As a true non-aligned developing country, Maldives believes that amongst the major issues confronting our universal body special emphasis should be given to the problem of disarmament and the escalating nuclear-arms race. We cannot help expressing our anxiety over the lack of a viable solution to that problem, for countries such as my own must admit that the contribution they can make to bringing the situation closer to solution is rather limited. However, we humbly share our concern and pledge our support to any endeavour to eliminate the shadow of the threat and the perils of a nuclear confrontation. 139.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“All available means must be utilized to stem the growth of forces which undermine the United Nations and peaceful international relations. The imbalances in the state of affairs we are currently experiencing are leading the world to an intolerable situation, and, unless we all sincerely join together to eliminate its causes, the future generations of mankind will have no choice but to suffer the consequences of our failure, for which they will rightly condemn us. 137. We should assert the principles of peace, justice and equality. These and other noble principles which humanity has evolved from its sufferings and experiences are clearly inscribed in the Charter of this great Organization. It is our solemn duty to uphold these principles and to fulfil our commitments to our peoples. 138.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“My country is happy to record its appreciation of and admiration for the clear and thorough manner in which the Secretary-General has informed us through his report on the work of the Organization. He has spared no effort in carrying out his diverse and complex responsibilities as the executive head of the United Nations. 135. We endorse his submission that our prime objective at this crucial moment should be to reconstruct the concept of collective action for peace and security to make the United Nations more capable of carrying out its primary mission of maintaining international peace and security. 136. We are gathered here at a time of increasing tension and anxiety. The problems and challenges which face us today are so pressing that we need more than ever before a sharing of responsibility and a high level of political will.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“My country is fortunate to have shared with it the last 20 years of its varied but rewarding experience. The Secretary-General, in his report on the work of the Organization, has most aptly and wisely cautioned us about the enormous importance of the continued existence of the Organization. We are of the opinion that the United Nations cannot and must not be replaced, in view of the important institutional responsibilities that it was founded to fulfil. We believe that the great problems that we confront as a world community, such as those of the obstacles to economic development and the nuclear-arms race and the need for disarmament, cannot be solved through bilateral or regional efforts alone.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“My delegation associates itself with previous speakers who have more eloquently expressed their sincere appreciation for the excellent manner in which your predecessor carried out his enormous task, despite his new responsibilities as Head of his Government. We salute Mr. Illueca, the President of Panama, on the wise and able manner in which he conducted the work of the Assembly's thirty-eighth session. 133. Maldives is proud and happy to welcome the newest Member of the United Nations, Brunei Darussalam, which has many things in common with us in history and culture. Its admission is a strengthening link in the chain of universality of nations, furthering the noble objectives of the Charter of the United Nations. 134. We are meeting at a time when the Organization is reaching the mature age of 40 years.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“It is indeed a great honour for me and my delegation to felicitate you, Sir, on your election to the esteemed office of President of the General Assembly. We endorse the confidence placed in you by this body. Your election represents a well-deserved tribute not only to your reputation as a distinguished diplomat with a long association with the United Nations but also lo your country, Zambia, which contributes through its vital role in the promotion of the true aspirations of Africa in particular and the third world in general. We are confident that your formidable knowledge and diplomatic skills will enable you to steer the work of the current session to a fruitful conclusion. 132.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“In conclusion I should like to reaffirm my country's faith and trust in the Organization as the instrument with the most potential for maintaining peace and security in the world and fulfilling the aspirations of mankind to justice and prosperity. We are bound by serious constraints and difficulties. We are more often faced with frustrating situations such as that through which we are passing today. However, our faith and trust in the noble principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations demand of us that we renew our commitments and continue our efforts to strengthen the role of the Organization in fulfilling the lofty objectives of the Charter.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“As one of the least developed countries of the third world, Maldives was happy to note the positive responses from many ofthe developing countries to the recommendations of last year's Paris Conference. For our part, we shall try to demonstrate to the donor countries and to our friends all over the world that we are sincere and serious in our efforts to develop our country and to emerge from the bracket of underdevelopment to an appropriate stage of steady national growth. We sincerely hope that the recommendations of the Paris Conference will be followed up effectively, and we look forward to the round table meetings scheduled to take place in the near future in the earnest hope that they will produce positive results.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Meanwhile we should continue our multilateral negotiations at the sectorial levels within and outside the specialized world bodies. The process should not be allowed to slow down under the pressure of the still existing obsessions of protectionism and adverse national policies. We should sincerely and collectively address ourselves to all the stresses and strains of the entire economic system of the world, which extend beyond the relationship between North and South. Meanwhile we are convinced that the promotion of measures for collective self reliance among the developing countries is now more indispensable than ever. In this regard we endorse the outcome of the meeting of the Intergovernmental Follow Up and Coordination Committee on economic cooperation among developing countries held in August in Manila.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“My delegation believes that the Convention will be an extremely important instrument far the promotion of a peaceful and orderly discipline in ocean affairs as well as for the exploitation of the immense resources of the sea and the sea bed in a better and more dignified manner, which would be beneficial for mankind as a whole. While we focus our attention on the critical developments on the international political scene, we find that further deterioration and serious erosion is taking place in multilateral economic relations mainly due to the failure of some of the developed countries to understand the inevitability of interdependence. My delegation feels that the concept of global negotiation should be further pursued and that new initiatives should be undertaken to accelerate our effort to establish a new international economic order.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“However, we are convinced that the meeting will contribute to the favorable development of the concept and improve the climate in the region. My country is indeed glad to note the successful conclusion of the negotiations at the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea with the adoption of a comprehensive Convention on the Law of the Sea which reflects the expectations of the world community. It is our hope that the acceptance of the Convention by all the States Members of the United Nations will become a reality as soon as possible.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The rivalry among the big Powers and their military presence in our own neighborhood divert our attention to potential dangers and compel us to exhaust our resources on otherwise unnecessary security measures, while our limited resources are most vitally needed for the promotion of the welfare of our peoples and the development of our economies. The efforts to implement the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace must therefore be renewed and continued within the framework of the fundamental elements of the Declaration. We feel that the Colombo Conference should be held on as early a date as possible. It may be true that the convening of the Conference will not be enough to resolve all the problems pertaining to the security of our region.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Maldives continues to be guided by a policy of non alignment and has always endeavored humbly to contribute its modest share in order to strengthen the unity and the charter of the nonaligned movement, in sincerity for peace, friendship and international cooperation. Turning to our region and to a question of immediate concern to my country, I wish to confirm our full endorsement of and support for the proposal to transform the Indian Ocean into a zone of peace, not only because of our strong opposition to the presence of foreign military bases and facilities in the Indian Ocean but also because of the awareness of increasing tension in the region and of the strong possibility of their involvement in provoking and escalating conflicts in the area.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We believe that the international community should continue its support to the Korean people and encourage them to continue that process within the framework of their own aspirations, free from outside influence and pressure. In this respect we should welcome all initiatives calling for the resumption of talks between the two sides. We are deeply concerned that thewar between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to rage despite the repeated appeals by the world community for a cease fire and for the solution of the dispute between those two neighboring countries by peaceful means.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“While condemning the occupation of Namibia by South Africa, my Government reiterates its support to the oppressed people in South Africa itself under its inhuman policy in their struggle for equality, justice and dignity. Another question of concern to us is the situation in Cyprus. We are disappointed by the slow progress in negotiations between the parties concerned with the aim of reaching an honorable solution to the prolonged internal dispute that will at the same time ensure the rights of the communities and preserve the national and territorial integrity of the country. My country is concerned also about the stalemate in the dialogue between the peoples of North and South Korea for the purpose of their peaceful reunification.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“My country is deeply concerned over this trend of military intervention, which undermines the orderly and peaceful existence of nations. Among issues of grave concern to the Organization and to the world as a whole is the question of South West Africa. The continuation by South Africa of its occupation of Namibia, despite the vigorous efforts of the United Nations to grant independence to that deprived nation, constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and endangers world peace and the stability of the African region. It is our duty to continue political and economic pressure on South Africa in our efforts to force it to concede to the logic of human realities and to continue our support to the people of Namibia under the leadership of SWAPO.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“My delegation reiterates its policy of endorsing the United Nations resolutions which condemn foreign intervention and call for the withdrawal of foreign forces from those two countries, allowing the peoples of Afghanistan and Kampuchea the opportunity to exercise their own rights without outside influence or pressure, including the right of refugees to return to their homes in safety and honor. We welcome the efforts of the Secretary General in initiating talks with the parties concerned aimed at finding a political solution to the problems involved. In the same context and within the framework of the same principles involved, we look at the events in Africa and Latin America in which intervention in the internal affairs of countries took place under different pretexts in the past few years.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Israel is not only a radical entity that aims to expand at the expense of other peoples and of their rights, but is also a force that will not hesitate to interfere in the internal affairs of sovereign States through occupation, terrorism and even assassination in order to achieve unjustifiable objectives. The world community, including States which continue to sympathize with Israel, should now, in particular after seeing the horrible consequences of its invasion of Lebanon, act firmly to stop the arrogance and expansionism of Israel. Among the central issues of international concern remain the questions of Afghanistan and Kampuchea, two small countries which were subjected to foreign invasion.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The world has witnessed with anger and dismay the Israeli invasion of Lebanon while it continued its illegal occupation of other territories, perpetuating its policy of expansion through the establishment of illegal settlements, ignoring and rejecting United Nations resolutions and violating all norms of international behavior. My Government has joined the world community in its repeated condemnation of the Israeli aggression against Arab territories and atrocities in the occupied territories. The invasion of Lebanon under the cruel pretext of liquidating the PLO, which symbolizes the legitimate will of the Palestinian people, has clearly revealed the nature of Israeli policies in the area.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The tragic events in Lebanon have added new dimensions to the gravity of the problem to which the Organization has to address itself. And yet the question of Palestine the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to self determination and freedom remains at the heart of the issue. The key to any lasting solution and to peace in that crucial area is, as is evident from the sequence of recent events, the realization of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to have their own independent homeland.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Therefore it is of the utmost importance that we seriously and sincerely embark on a process that will free mankind of these fears and anxieties. My delegation feels that we should accelerate our efforts to achieve world disarmament. While we concentrate on removing the danger of a nuclear war, we should continue with renewed determination our efforts to limit the arms race and the production and stockpiling of nuclear weapons as well as of other destructive conventional weapons. My delegation will continue to support the efforts of the world community in the direction of total disarmament, including the safeguarding of outer space, prohibition of nuclear weapon tests and establishment of nuclear weapon free zones. The situation in the Middle East remains the most pressing issue on the international scene.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We feel also that the responsibility as well as the authority of the Security Council in its function as the primary instrument for maintaining international peace and security should be reconfirmed and further strengthened by all possible means. In this context, my delegation wishes to stress the important commitment of the permanent members of the Council and their responsibilities to world peace. It is frightening to imagine a world with no power at all to deal with situations that endanger international peace. The recent military adventures in Lebanon and the earlier foreign interventions in Afghanistan, Kampuchea and some other countries in Africa and Latin America have indeed alarmed the world community regarding the dangers of a new international anarchy.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“In his remarkable report to the Assembly, the Secretary General has very ably diagnosed the world situation, and my delegation fully agrees with him that our prime objective at this crucial moment should be to renew the concept of collective action for peace and security, and to render the United Nations more capable of carrying out its primary function. The United Nations was created for the purpose of harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of common ends and it should effectively remain so with the maximum capacity to safeguard peace and to be a forum for responsible discussions and negotiations between nations.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We are in a situation which demands that serious and urgent steps be taken to prevent any further deterioration in the international climate and to align the norms of international behavior with the proper human values prescribed in the Charter. The need to strengthen the role of the United Nations in maintaining world peace and security is felt at the present stage more strongly than ever before. We should not allow the opportunity of this meeting to pass without effectively renewing our commitments to the objectives of the Organization, and fulfilling the aspirations of our peoples.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Mr. President, I should like to begin my speech by congratulating you on behalf of my delegation on your election to the presidency of the thirty seventh session of the General Assembly. We are confident that your vast experience, knowledge and personal wisdom will guide our deliberations to a constructive conclusion. May I also express our deep appreciation and thanks to your predecessor, Mr. Kittani, for his excellent performance in discharging the duties of his office. I should also like to extend my delegation's sincere greetings to the Secretary General, with the renewed assurances of my Government's support for his dedicated efforts in upholding the objectives of the Organization. We are meeting at a time of increasing tension and anxiety.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We are indeed grateful to all the countries and international agencies which are assisting us in the development process and we hope their support will continue. 249. Before the conclusion cf my remarks, I wish to reiterate my country's commitment to upholding the principles and the objectives of the United Nations, with their inherent implications of responsibility towards peace and justice and international cooperation. The Maldivian people will continue to work with the United Nations and the world community as a whole for the fulfillment of these lofty objectives. 250. I hope this session will be a successful one.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Maldives, being one of the smallest and poorest among the least developed countries, faces difficulties arising from the existing criteria, which are sometimes ineffective and often do not look after the needs of the smaller countries. Donors, including the international agencies, may decide on the quantity of aid on a purely per capita basis, with the result that countries that cannot count their population in millions are left out in the cold. Maldives does not want to remain for ever a least developed country. However, because of our limited resources, on the one hand, and the difficult geographic and demographic conditions of the country, on the other, we face a dilemma in our efforts to come out of the present situation without depending considerably on external assistance.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The least developed countries are resolute in their efforts to improve the social and economic conditions of their peoples, and have already embarked upon ambitious development projects in their countries. However, as we all agree, their efforts and resources alone will not be sufficient for the implementation of those projects. To meet the immediate requirements for assistance to the least developed countries for the first half of the decade and greater requirements later in the decade, the international community, and particularly the developed countries, should increase their concessional assistance at least fourfold by 1990 as compared to the level reached in the late 1970s. At the same time, we feel that there is a need to look back at the criteria on which aid flow is decided.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Despite the adverse attitudes shown by a few developed countries, the deliberations which have taken place under the auspices of the United Nations since the inception of the idea of a new international economic order have led to positive results, and we look forward to greater progress. We hope that the forthcoming International Meeting on Cooperation and Development at Cancun will be a further step towards the realization of a new international economic order, based on mutual benefit and cooperation. 248. We are also pleased to note that at the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, which was recently held in Paris, it was possible to project the magnitude of the problems faced by the least developed among the developing countries.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“It would be quite wrong to believe that it is the responsibility of the developing countries to rectify the faults in the current economic situation. The painstaking efforts of the developing countries in the South and the very survival of the least developed countries depend heavily on the establishment of a new international economic order based on equality and justice. Hence it is only fair to expect an early resolution of the remaining difficulties that impede the launching of the global negotiations under the auspices and within the framework of the United Nations. 247.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“It is our earnest hope that, through cooperation between the countries of the Indian Ocean and the other concerned Powers, we will be able to find practical ways of fulfilling the aspiration of our peoples regarding this important issue. 246. Turning to the international economic situation, we feel that the commencement of the NorthSouth dialog is essential and that we should not spare any efforts within the framework of the United Nations and with the regional organizations to overcome the disparities of the present economic situation. Reason clearly shows that no single nation, whatever its economic capacity or technological advancement, can build its economy in isolation from the rest of the world. The United Nations is now fully aware of all the dimensions of the problem of the gap between the rich and the poor nations.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“In this context, we supported the proposal to establish a nuclear-free zone in South Asia, which we hope will eventually cover a wider region, or at least will pave the way to creating more subregional nuclear-free zones in Asia and the Pacific. 245. As far as the Indian Ocean is concerned, Maldives is committed to continuing its policies of nonalignment, as it is determined to keep its territories free from nucleai weapons and not to permit any foreign military bases within its territories. Furthermore, Maldives will continue to work with the littoral States and hinterland States of the Indian Ocean towards the achievement of the objective of making the Indian Ocean a zone of peace.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“My Government feels that all efforts must be made, collectively and individually, to facilitate the continuation of the dialog between North Korea and South Korea for the purpose of achieving a peaceful reunification as envisaged by the Korean people themselves without arty foreign interference. 243. Similarly, I wish to. reiterate our support for the people of Cyprus in their efforts to consolidate their independence within the framework of national unity with equal rights for all citizens. 244. My delegation believes that the creation of nuclear weapon-free zones is a rational and effective measure towards world peace.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“I do not want to repeat the views of my country concerning the presence of foreign troops in Afghanistan and in Kampuchea, views which have been made clear on previous occasions and are reflected in our stand in the Assembly, within the nonaligned movement and in the Organization of the Islamic Conference. I shall only stress again our firm belief in the principles of the Charter of the United Nations which deplore interference or intervention in the internal! affairs of sovereign States and guide us to solve conflicts and issues through peaceful means. 242. While talking about the solution of conflicts by peaceful means, I wish to refer to the yet unresolved question of Korea.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We can count many incidents of this unacceptable behavior during the past few years, which range from covert plotting to overthrow Governments to blatant military interventions to change the political status and history of countries. As far as my Government is concerned, we perceive these acts of intervention with very grave concern, whether they are committed by a country in the West or in the East, and under any pretext. We feel that while the idea itself is bad enough, the prevailing international atmosphere demonstrates a lack of confidence among the countries, in each other, thus confusing an already difficult situation where no steps could be taken to determine if such an intervention took place for the purpose of helping the Government of a country or for the purpose of domination. 241.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“A solution to the issue cannot be reached unless Palestinians arc given the full right to express their free will through their legitimate representatives, the PLO, in all deliberations concerning this serious and complex issue. We will not believe that there is a partial solution to the problem that can be worked out unilaterally or bilaterally without their participation. Maldives remains fully committed to supporting the Palestinians in their struggle to return to their homeland and establish their own nation. 240. I referred at the beginning of my statement to the new trend of. intervention in internal affairs of independent nations.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“During this session we are coming back to discuss the outstanding issue of Palestine, and I presume that we are going to reiterate again our firm belief in the legitimate right of the Palestinians to self-determination, without thereby making any further progress in solving the real issue of the Palestinian people. 239. My delegation shares the view with many other delegations that the Middle East is the most potentially dangerous region in the world. And if we arc concerned about the preservation and maintenance of world peace, it is imperative that we make still greater efforts to solve the question of Palestine without any further delay.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The events which continue to occur in the area make us believe that unless firm measures are taken towards bringing an end to the Israeli occupation and towards the solution of the Palestinian issue, the Middle East will remain a dangerous hotbed of tension, affecting not only that region but also the whole world. 237. I should like to make special reference to the totally unprovoked attack by the Israeli forces on the Iraqi nuclear plant, which clearly demonstrated the dangerous strategic policies adopted by Israel with absolute disregard for the principles accepted by the world community, including the closest friends of Israel. 238.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“It is our hope that soon we shall be celebrating the end of this complex episode, as we did not so long age in the case of Rhodesia, and other colonial territories in Africa. 236. The situation in the Middle East has deteriorated during the last one and a half years with the continuation of the Israeli occupation of the Arab territories and its persistent aggressive policies against the Palestinian people, who are fighting for their legitimate right to a fully sovereign and independent nation of their own, which cannot be denied under any decent human consideration. The recent indiscriminate bombing of Lebanon by Israel and the newly organized terrorist activities aimed at the liquidation of the Palestinian struggle are further evidence of a policy of callous disregard for the norms of international behavior.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)