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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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“Maldives hopes that the international media will understand its internal structure and external relations in a more realistic manner.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“It is mainly because our problems, difficulties and achievements have been recognized and fully exposed to our close neighbours and sympathetic friends all over the world who are a great source of inspiration to us. However, it is somewhat disheartening to note that in a number of recent articles the international media failed to see our problems and our achievements in their true perspective. The fact is that Maldives was relatively little known to the world until its political independence in 1965, and it has never at any time had the intention of propagating publicity about itself, realizing that its energies and resources are limited and more needed for upgrading the quality of life of its people. Those who have visited our country will bear witness to those facts.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The efforts being made to bring the countries of the world to an equal level of economic participation and co-operation are viewed by my country with interest. Maldives has always believed that emphasis should be placed on involving all developing countries in order to share the benefits of technological progress. The gap between the developed and the developing countries has become far too wide. Therefore the grassroots of disparity which are the smaller gaps that exist between developing countries themselves will first have to be bridged. In conclusion, I wish to add here that it was not the intention of my delegation to elaborate on the state of the internal political structure of our country and the continued efforts being made by the people of Maldives to improve the socio-economic level of their life.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“It has been our sincere hope and desire to make the Indian Ocean, which washes the shores of our nation, a zone of peace. Maldives will continue its efforts both inside and outside the United Nations to achieve that objective and keep that zone free from conflict and great-Power rivalry. 308. Maldives, being an island country which largely depends on the resources of the sea, attaches great importance to the outcome of the recent session of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea. We view the achievements of that session with great hope and optimism. 309. The Conference on Technical Co-operation among Developing Countries, which was recently held in Buenos Aires, highlighted some very important aspects of cooperation among developing countries.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The United Nations is now fully aware of all the dimensions of the problem, and we should certainly be wrong if we considered that it was in the interest of the developed countries to rectify the faults in the current economic situation and not change to a different order based on more fair, just and equitable international relations. 306. We know too well that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer as time goes by, and no progress has been made to narrow the gap between the developed and the developing countries. It is the opinion of my delegation that the global economic relations must improve to establish an international relationship that could lead to a stable and prosperous world which would be beneficial to all. 307.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Another item on this session's agenda is the question of the implementation of the New International Economic Order. It is a universally recognized fact that no one single nation, whatever its economic capacity or technological advancement, can build its economy in isolation from the rest of the world. We have good reason to believe that as the nations of the world are becoming more and more interdependent the United Nations and its co-ordinating bodies can solve the existing global economic problems only through efforts of collective action. However, this goal seems to be drifting further away as the years go by since this Organization adopted resolute measures to combat the economic disparities among nations.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The tenth special session of the General Assembly, devoted to disarmament, was especially inspiring to my country, a member of the non-aligned movement, for it set forth the essentials of the new strategy for disarmament, prescribing goals and priorities, upon which future negotiations will be based. Although the achievements of the session cannot be interpreted in tangible terms, we hold the opinion that our deliberations took us a step closer to a comprehensive solution that would make the world more peaceful. We reaffirm our commitment to the United Nations and call upon Member countries to strengthen its capacity to carry out its sacred role through effective implementation of the principles enshrined in its Charter. 305.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The South African regime, which withdrew its acceptance of the plan for bringing independence to Namibia under the auspices of the United Nations as a challenge to the Charter of this international body, has brought more shame to this Organization. It is therefore now evident that no permanent settlement can be found for the unfortunate state of affairs prevailing in that great continent unless the principles of justice, equality and self-determination are applied jointly. 304. Maldives has always taken a firm stand on world peace and the question of disarmament.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“There is universal recognition of the need for firmer action to blow away the dark cloud that hangs not only over that continent but over the entire globe. The time has come to replace colonial ideology by realism. Human beings cannot be deprived of their right to self-determination and their fundamental freedoms on the basis of colour or creed. In South Africa the indigenous majority of its people is suppressed by an alien minority racist regime. Attempts to put an end to that unacceptable situation in Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa have been frustrated by further inhuman and calculated repressive policies of the minority regimes. 303.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“In thinking about this, the world community and the parties immediately concerned must show greater wisdom so as to bring about a solution which will not result in further dissection of the Middle East and in particular of the Arab world. All actions must be guided by the need for justice and permanent peace. 302. While we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights let us make a pledge that the coming years will free the world from the evils of inhuman practices. Today, racism, apartheid and colonial domination have become household words. Those words have often been linked with the situation prevailing in the African continent. The remaining tentacles of colonialism still cling fast to African soil.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Today, in this modern world, while the peoples of some nations enjoy a life of convenience, we cannot sit and ignore a whole community of people that is being deprived of a homeland as a result of imperialism and foreign occupation of their land by force. It is imperative that a comprehensive solution be sought and that will be possible only after Israel has withdrawn unconditionally from every inch of the occupied Arab land. We have lived far too long with this sad and complex problem, and no progress towards a comprehensive solution has been made. It is surely the duty of the international community to leave no stone unturned and no leaf unswept in clearing the way for a just and lasting settlement. We must end the sufferings of the people of Palestine. They want to live in peace and security in a homeland of their own.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“It remains in an uncertain state of frustration. Recent developments, also, left behind some of the fundamental aspirations of the peoples concerned and the international community. The United Nations resolutions, especially Security Council resolution 242 (1967), remain ineffective. The demographic and physical changes in the sacred land of Jerusalem and in the occupied Arab land still continue. The inalienable legitimate rights of the Palestinian people must be recognized. A just and lasting peace can be achieved only through the participation of their authentic representative, the Palestine Liberation Organization, in all deliberations. The people of Palestine have been subjected to extreme hardship and insecurity for far too long and their right to settle in their legitimate and true homeland should be recognized. 301.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“The delegation of Maldives welcomes and congratulates the people of Solomon Islands, a sovereign and independent State, on that country's admission to the United Nations family as its one hundred and fiftieth Member. The accession to independence of that island group is a tribute to the important role played by the United Nations in the field of decolonization. Its admission to our family is a significant step forward in the eradication of colonialism and it brings our Organization closer to the attainment of its goal of universality. 299. My delegation deems it important to recall the three special sessions of the General Assembly held earlier this year. They highlighted the urgency and gravity of and global concern over the problems dealt with during those sessions. 300. The situation in the Middle East has been changing rapidly.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Lazar Mojsov, who presided over the thirty" second session and three important special sessions of the General Assembly with efficiency, dedication and wisdom. He won the admiration of the world community through his outstanding contribution to the success of those sessions. 297. I take this opportunity also to thank the Secretary- General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, for the comprehensive report this year in which he has evaluated the work of his Organization /A/33/1J and for his effective and untiring efforts deployed in the service of international peace and co-operation and the achievement of the objectives and ideals of this Organization. 298.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“295. It is a great pleasure for me to offer to Mr. Lievano, the warm congratulations of the Republic of Maldives on his election to the high office of President of the United Nations General Assembly. His election is a unanimous endorsement by the international community of his outstanding qualifications and qualities and the constructive and positive role played by his country, Colombia, in the work of the United Nations. My delegation is confident that his mature knowledge of the work of the United Nations in this contemporary age will bring clear insight and guidance to the proceedings of this regular session of the General Assembly. 296. I should like to convey warm and sincere congratulations to Mr.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Once again I reiterate my country's faith in the United Nations and its firm commitment to the principles of the Charter. wish to express my Government's hope that the work of the thirty-second sessions will be crowned with successful results compatible with the expectations of the peoples of the world.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“My delegation supports all efforts in search of a negotiated and permanent settlement of the problem. We feel that any realistic solution should take into consideration the legitimate interests of all the ethnic groups of the Cypriot community, and that it should preserve the independence and territorial integrity of the nation. 83. Strengthening the role of the United Nations in maintaining peace and security, fostering economic cooperation and harmonizing international action towards a better future is not an impossible task only if we are committed seriously to the principles of the Charter and if we can summon the will and sustain the courage to adjust the national interests to the changing perspectives of the world. 84.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Since the inception of the United Nations Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace we have supported all efforts made towards the practical implementation of that Declaration. Further, we are happy to note the interest expressed early this month by the United States and the Soviet Union in achieving practical results in their talks on this subject. We believe that their good will and co-operation will yield a significant degree of progress in this endeavour. 81. My. delegation remains deeply disturbed over the continued violation of the unity and territorial integrity of the Republic of Comoros by foreign occupation of the Comorian island of Mayotte. 82. The question of Cyprus is another unsolved problem which has remained on our agenda for the last several years.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“As a maritime nation, Maldives pays special attention to the work and achievements of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law-of the Sea. It is of special significance in determining the status of the economic and maritime zones, defining the continental shelf and dealing with the problems related to marine environment. 78. We view the achievements of the last session of the Conference with optimism. It is hoped that the forthcoming session in Geneva will achieve a higher degree of co-ordination in order to conclude the task of the Conference. 79. The Indian Ocean washes the shores of most countries of Asia, including ours. We have joined hands with the countries of the region to make that ocean a zone of peace, free from great-Power rivalry and conflict. 80.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We further deplore the flagrant violation of human rights carried out by the Israelis in the occupied territories through systematic efforts to change the demographic composition of Arab lands. We in Maldives, being a Moslem nation, are particularly hurt by the Israeli practices in Jerusalem aimed at changing the Islamic edifices in the Holy Land. My delegation also reiterates its support for the Palestinian people, who have the legitimate right to self-determination on their own national soil. We are convinced that the participation of their authentic representative, the Palestine Liberation Organization, is essential in any peace-making effort aimed at a just and lasting solution which will guarantee peace and security in the area. 77.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Recent developments in South Africa have again demonstrated that the denial of the basic human rights of peoples will only lead to destruction and total unhappiness. Maldives will continue to support the United Nations in its efforts to change the situation in southern Africa, and we reiterate our solidarity with the peoples of southern Africa in their just struggle for human rights and independence. 76. The situation m the Middle East remains a grave disappointment to the people of Maldives. On earlier occasions, my delegation has clearly indicated its rejection of the illegal occupation by Israel of the Arab territories. I wish to reaffirm this position of my Government, which is based not only on an understanding of the historical factors involved, but also on our rejection of the idea of the acquisition of territories by war.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We strongly condemn the trend of thought which tries to justify the acquisition and use of nuclear weapons as a method of blackmail, even as the last resort for survival. 75. We in Maldives, as a freedom-loving and peace-loving country, view the question of southern Africa as another issue posing grave threats to world peace. In Zimbabwe, the right of the people to rule themselves is still being obstinately denied by the minority regime in Namibia, the illegal occupation of African soil by the Pretoria regime continues, and the right of the people to self-determination and independence continues to be ignored. In South Africa itself, the tragic results of the continuation of the abhorrent policy of apartheid are being seen in the form of the massacres of the African population in Soweto and other places.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We are hopeful that with the support of these sources and agencies, and given a few more years to plan ahead, we will be able to catch the train and thereby be able to maintain an adequate momentum of progress to participate in the newly- constructed world economic order. 74. Turning to the major issues confronting the world as a whole, my delegation believes that the problem of disarmament in all its dimensions, particularly the question of controlling the nuclear arms race, remains most urgent. The dangers of recent developments in the field of armaments are beyond our 'imagination. My delegation hopes that the forthcoming special session of the General Assembly on disarmament will achieve progress in the direction of complete disarmament, or at least free mankind from the perils of nuclear destruction.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The effectiveness of United Nations- assisted programmes was in the past at a minimum, due to the lack of intensified programming to cater for the existing problems of the country. It is only now, because of the nature and urgency of our development needs, combined with the hard economic realities of our times, that we have embarked on projects which require relatively large funds. It is in this context that the Government of Maldives decided to join the IMF, the World Bank Group and the Asian Development Bank. Furthermore, the Government is also seeking assistance from other, similar sources.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“Despite the failure of the recent dialogue in Paris to live up to the expectations of the developing countries, Maldives is happy to see the evidence of an entirely new approach to development and the desire of the developed countries to create effective conditions for a better world economic order. 73. Allow me to mention some specific problems of my country pertaining to development. The most serious impediments are our meagre natural resources and the extreme fragmentation of the thousand-island archipelago,' which occupies nearly 100,000 square kilometres in the Indian Ocean. Fisheries and tourism are the only two major fields in which any viable activities can be immediately carried out. So far, Maldives has depended solely on its own limited resources and the bilateral assistance received from friendly countries.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“The Declaration and Programme of Action on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order and the resolution of the seventh special session on development and international economic cooperation can guide us, in our deliberations, towards the establishment of a new partnership between the developed and developing countries and of an effective relationship between nations based on the principles of interdependence and mutual respect. My country feels happy that, as a result of our deliberations within the United Nations system during the past few years, we are now able to identify a number of key issues involved in the process of achieving this new relationship.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We realize that the problems which we face today are difficult, complex and of a considerable magnitude; but we hope that, with a greater sense of responsibility and our collective efforts, we shall be able to solve those problems. The implementation of the resolutions we adopt, and a genuine belief in and enthusiasm for the principles embodied in our Charter remain the key factors for the success of our deliberations. As our Secretary-General has said in 1976 in the introduction to his report on the work of the Organization: "The ... concept of world order is based on respect for the decisions of the principal organs of the United Nations and for international law, principles and procedures." 72. The framework for solutions to today's economic problems has already been laid down.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“We are convinced that their presence in this family of nations will contribute positively towards peace and co-operation. 70. Maldives is among the community of nations a small nation which depends very much for its well-being and progress on the .principles of peace and international co-operation. We firmly believe that the United Nations system, despite its short-comings, has been and will continue to be the most vital instrument that the family of nations has so far evolved for the maintenance of peace and security in the world and for the promotion of the principles of freedom, justice and human dignity. 71.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“I wish to congratulate Mr. Amerasinghe on the successful manner in which he discharged his onerous responsibilities. 68. I should also like to express my Government's deep appreciation to the Secretary-General, Mr. Waldheim, for his untiring and dedicated efforts to promote the objectives of the Organization. 69. This current session marks the admission of two new Members to our Organization: the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the Republic of Djibouti. My delegation welcomes with joy the two new Members in our midst, whose admission to our Organization is not only a further step towards the achievement of universality of the Organization but also a clear indication of the strength displayed by the peoples of those two countries in achieving self-determination and national independence.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)
“66. It is a pleasure for me to extend to you, Sir, my delegation's sincere congratulations on your election to the high office of President of the thirty-second session of the United Nations General Assembly. We consider your election as a well-deserved tribute paid to you by the world body for your eminent qualities of statesmanship and experience, as well as added recognition of the prominent role played in world affairs by your country. My country, which maintains close links with Yugoslavia, particularly within the non-aligned movement, conveys to you, through me, its good wishes for success in your important deliberations. 67. Allow me also to express my Government's appreciation of the invaluable role played by your predecessor, Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe, during his term of office as the President of the thirty-first session.”
1977-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 32 (1977)