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first: 1988-09-24
most recent: 1992-09-24
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“May I invite, from this floor, all Member States jointly to rededicate and commit ourselves to the strengthening of the role of the United Nations, giving it the necessary thrust, so as to enable it to fulfil with zeal and confidence its tasks as the guardian of international peace and security, as prescribed in the Charter.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In this regard, my delegation has carefully studied the Secretary-General's report on the work of the Organization (A/47/1), as well as his report entitled "An Agenda for Peace" (A/47/277). We think that the Secretary-General's assessment is very timely and pertinent in the current United Nations history. We have learned from our own experience that both an agenda for peace and an agenda for development constitute important and inseparable issues in today's world. We therefore strongly believe in the role of the United Nations as the most appropriate forum for the harmonization of the global interests of all nations and for the promotion of an appropriate political atmosphere of understanding, consensus and international cooperation among the peoples and nations of the world.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“I should like to underline the great importance of the current reform exercise, which should ultimately lead to enhancing the effectiveness and efficient functioning of the United Nations system, in order to be more responsive to the current needs of international economic cooperation and to promote the development of developing countries. Likewise, we attach great importance to the reform measures aimed at improving the capacity of the United Nations to coordinate and deliver in a timely manner humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons, in situations both of conflict and of natural disasters. The evolving world situation has opened a new window of fresh opportunities and challenges to the whole international community and to the United Nations in particular.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Bearing in mind the follow-up of the Earth Summit, the commission should give the utmost priority to the question of the means of implementation of Agenda 21, namely, financial resources, capacity-building and technology transfer. During the past months the process of reform in the economic and social sectors of the United Nations system has evolved to the present critical stage. My delegation is encouraged by the growing consensus on, and renewed efforts to revitalize, the Economic and Social Council as a central and credible forum for dialogue and formulation of international strategies as veil as for a more effective coordination and harmonization of actions of the united Nations system.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In our view, that commission should serve as an effective mechanism at a global level for the follow-up of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development and for promoting dialogue and common approaches on environment and development matters, while giving adequate attention to the diversity of situations and experiences of Member States and regions of the world. In this regard, it is our firm conviction that the composition of the commission should take into account the principle of equitable geographical distribution and provide for close working links with all agencies of the United Nations system, especially with the United Nations regional commissions and other international development institutions.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro constituted a historic and universal gathering which set in motion a long-term process of international cooperation aimed at saving the planet and future generations from environmental destruction. It led to important and unprecedented policy agreements, a broad programme of action and two Conventions. The outcome of the Summit embodies the highest level of political commitment to sustainable development policies and practices calling for the integration of environment and development. The critical question now is the implementation of the Rio commitments and their effective follow-up and review, especially with regard to Agenda 21. In this connection, my delegation stands ready to participate in the forthcoming discussions on the establishment of the commission on sustainable development.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In Cartagena de Indias the eighth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) brought about a new partnership for development based on the recognition of sovereign equality, mutual interest and shared responsibilities for the goals of sustained growth of the world economy and the reactivation of development in the developing countries. My delegation welcomes the Conference's decision to redirect UNCTAD activities and to strengthen its mandate in accordance with the demands of the post-cold-war period. We wish to reaffirm our support for the Cartagena Commitment, and in this context we call for the intensification of UNCTAD assistance to the least developed countries.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“As for elections, which will take place one year after the signature of the General Peace Agreement, many efforts are being made, and there is a national political will to turn the elections into a real success, as the international community expects. However, because of the difficulties that the electoral process will encounter, we shall appreciate and acknowledge every possible material and financial assistance from the United Nations and the international community, so that the process may be conducted without major bottlenecks and be truly just, free and fair. The end of the cold war has offered good new prospects for the strengthening of North-South cooperation. The year 1992 already stands as an important landmark for the United Nations and for the future of multilateralism and international cooperation for development.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Such assistance will call for the creation, expansion and strengthening of democratic institutions and the maintenance of law and order, so as to deal with the growing challenges facing the nation under conditions of multi-party democracy. In Rome the Government delegation and RENAMO agreed that in order comprehensively to address the political, economic and social situation in Mozambique the convening of a donor conference immediately after cease-fire appeared to be the most viable way to complement our efforts in the important task ahead of the Mozambican nation. The United Nations and the entire international community are therefore once again called upon to extend their solidarity to the people of Mozambique at this moment, the most critical of its history since national independence.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Following the signing of the General Peace Agreement, the people of Mozambique will need massive international assistance in addressing vital issues, such as the implementation and monitoring of the cease-fire, the organization and supervision of the electoral process, demobilization of both armies and the reintegration of former soldiers into civilian life, creation of the new national army, the repatriation and resettlement of refugees from neighbouring countries and assistance to displaced persons. Most important, however, it will be crucial to assist Mozambique in its national reconstruction efforts and ensure the non-recurrence of violence and destruction in the country.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We continue to believe that all political forces inside the country should pursue their political objectives through democratically accepted norms of conduct, without resorting to violence. From this rostrum, I wish to commend the Secretary-General's personal commitment to peace in my country. We are particularly gratified to note that the United Nations stands ready to assist my country in this time of need. We also commend the Secretary-General for his recent initiative to dispatch a technical team of civilian and military experts in order to assess the needs of the country during the implementation of the General Peace Agreement, in particular the monitoring of the cease-fire and electoral process. We look forward to seeing the United Nations further involved in the peace efforts in Mozambique in the days to come.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We therefore believe that RENAMO must share the historical responsibility in order to respond to the hopes of our people and turn 1 October into a historic landmark in the annals of Mozambican history. The Government of Mozambique is fully prepared to open a new chapter in our history, a chapter characterized by an atmosphere of tolerance, reconciliation and understanding among all Mozambicans. My Government long ago stated that there was no justification whatsoever for the continuation of war in Mozambique. In this connection, it should be recalled that since the coming into force of the new Constitution, in November 1990, more than 10 political parties have emerged and have been performing freely and peacefully their political activities in Mozambique.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Even as I address the General Assembly, the Assembly of the Republic, the parliament of Mozambique, is in session in order to legislate on all the issues pertaining to the implementation of the Declaration. More recently, on 18 September, the Head of State of Mozambique and the RENAMO leader met once again in Gaborone, Botswana, in order to address the issues on the agenda of the Rome negotiations which caused a deadlock. The meeting reaffirmed 1 October as the deadline for the signing of the General Peace Agreement in Mozambique and an agreed solution was found to those issues. Never before in the history of this conflict have peace and conciliation amongst all Mozambicans been so close.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“para, (iv)) The Declaration also requires that "RENAMO undertakes not to combat by force of arms after the entry into force of a cease-fire, but to conduct its political struggle observing current laws, within the framework of the existing State institutions, and respecting the conditions and the guarantees laid down in the General Peace Agreement" (ibid.) The Joint Declaration underlines the role of the international community, in particular the United Nations, in monitoring the implementation of the General Peace Agreement and the cease-fire and the conduct of the electoral process. My Government has solemnly declared its readiness to abide by the provisions of the Joint Declaration and to work towards peace and tranquillity in our country.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The Joint Declaration further stresses the need to honour the principles contained in Protocol No. I, calling upon the Government of Mozambique "not to act in a way that is contrary to the terms of the Protocols that are established, not to adopt laws or measures and not to apply current laws that may eventually be contrary to these Protocols". (S/24406. annex, p. 4.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The document contains the solemn commitment by the Government of Mozambique and RENAMO to work for the completion and approval by 1 October 1992 of all outstanding issues in order to make possible the signing of the general peace agreement and to bring about an immediate cessation of hostilities by that date. The Joint Declaration outlines general principles and specific guarantees pertaining to the attainment of peace, democracy and national unity based on the overall goal of national reconciliation. It binds both sides to guaranteeing conditions allowing complete political freedom in accordance with internationally recognized democratic principles, as well as personal security for all citizens of Mozambique and all members of political parties.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We believe their contribution, together with that of other Participants in the peace process, has brought new impetus to the process as illustrated inter alia by the signing of the Declaration on the guiding principles to facilitate the distribution of humanitarian aid in the country. The ongoing peace process in Rome has been complemented by other important high-level initiatives at the regional level. These initiatives culminated in the convening of a high-level meeting on 7 August in Rome between His Excellency President Chissano and the RENAMO leader. The high-level meeting resulted in the signing of a Joint Declaration.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The economic cost of this horrendous war, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and resulted in the destruction of property and the economic and social infrastructure, has been estimated to be about $20 billion. The Assembly will recall that in order to find a political settlement to the conflict in Mozambique, and taking into consideration the highest interests of the nation, direct negotiations between the Government and RENAMO have been under way for two years now under the mediation of the Italian Government, the Santo Egidio Community and the Catholic Church of Mozambique. Since last June the United Nations, France, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have been participating as observers in the peace process.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The newly born Community is a result of 12 years of experience of fruitful cooperation within the Southern African Development Co-ordination Conference. The new Community bears testimony to the common willingness of the States of the region to have a gradual and balanced economic integration, based on the utilization of regional resources without, however, neglecting necessary external cooperation as a complementary factor in the prosecution of our objectives. We therefore call upon the international community to continue to extend its support in order to help the peoples of the southern African region to address the combined effects of man-made disasters and natural calamities, especially the prolonged drought. In this respect, the case of Mozambique is particularly grave as war has been ravaging the country for 16 years.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Last June a joint emergency appeal for relief and other emergency assistance was launched by the United Nations and the Southern African Development Co-ordination Conference (SADCC). We seize this occasion to thank the international community for its prompt response to the appeal, without which the human consequences of this natural calamity would have been dramatic today. We reiterate our appeal for increased and urgent assistance in order fully to meet the needs of the joint emergency appeal. In spite of the number of difficulties facing our peoples in southern Africa, joint efforts are under way with a view to revitalizing the economic and social fabric of the region. It was within this framework and with the aim of strengthening regional cooperation that we decided to establish the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“It is our hope that the international community will continue to assist Angola and ensure that the elections on 29 and 30 September are held in a climate of tranquillity so that the Angolan people can freely choose their representatives. The southern African region has been stricken by an unprecedented drought with no parallel in living memory. This dramatic situation has already resulted in the destruction of this year's crops and in the devastation of the fauna and flora in large areas of the region. Important rivers have been reduced to almost a trickle of water, or even to large areas of dry sand. As a result about 20 million human lives are seriously affected; the entire region is threatened with the spectre of famine and deprivation.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We welcome the recent adoption of Security Council resolution 765 (1992). We wish to encourage the Secretary-General to continue to work towards the implementation of that resolution and to help avert the current deadlock in the negotiating process. We also urge all peace-loving forces in South Africa to join ranks and work together in order to find a political settlement to the problems that have resulted from nearly 50 years of apartheid, so as to ensure a smooth transition to a democratic, non-racial and united South Africa. We congratulate the Angolan people on their success in maintaining the cease-fire and in creating conditions for the holding of the first multiparty elections.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The recent waves of violence in South Africa, in particular the massacres of innocent civilians in Boipatong last June and in Ciskei early this month, constitute a serious setback to the ongoing efforts aimed at creating a climate conducive to a negotiated settlement. We trust that with the support of the international community the people of South Africa can find common ground for a solution to the problems originating from the policies of institutionalized racial segregation. My Government welcomes the current efforts aimed at bringing about a resumption of talks leading towards a political settlement of the conflict in that country. We pay special tribute to the manner in which the international community as a whole, and the United Nations in particular, has promptly responded to the issue of violence in South Africa.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We come from southern Africa, a region struggling to build and reaffirm its political, economic and social identity. For many years now the peoples of the region have made tremendous sacrifices and gone through tremendous hardships in order to address the difficult problems facing the region, problems of self-determination, decolonization, destabilization and war. We have made tangible progress in this regard. Nevertheless, much more remains to be done and additional sacrifice will be required. In this connection my delegation is particularly concerned about the recurrence of violence in South Africa.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In our view the root causes of the enormous problems we face today lie essentially in the utilization of the destructive capacity of man and not in the positive use of his extraordinary creativity. As has been well documented, we are currently living in a world where more than 1 billion people, or nearly one fifth of the world's population, are estimated to live in poverty. More than half of these people are believed to live below internationally accepted minimum living standards. This state of affairs has made the situation in developing countries, particularly in Africa, even more dramatic. We hope that the ending of the cold war and the confrontation between conflicting political systems will allow the international community to work together in the search for common solutions to the international problems facing us today.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“While in the North man has made significant progress in mastering seemingly intractable natural phenomena and advanced sciences, such as genetic engineering, biochemistry and physics, in the South man still remains the victim of illiteracy and backwardness and depends on the will of mother nature. There are further examples which reveal our common identity as human beings - the inability to control our instincts and to manage and exercise power in a responsible manner. It is within this context that we are assembled here today as representatives of our peoples and nations in order to reflect on how to reverse the events that made it possible to devote more than $20 trillion during the past 30 years to military expenditures, to the detriment of the fundamental concerns of all mankind.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“History has proved that it is much easier and less costly to work for peace than it is for war. The problems ahead are still considerable, but they can be tackled and dealt with provided that there is commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter at the highest political level. In these endeavours, the United Nations should be entrusted with renewed responsibilities in redirecting the use of available resources, in building confidence and trust among nations and in allocating further resources for peace-keeping, peacemaking and peace-building. It is high time for the international community to redouble its joint efforts in order to tackle with determination existing long-term problems and make the world safer for all. We live in a world full of diversity but also of similarity among peoples.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“As a result, today more and more nations see the United Nations as the primary instrument for the promotion of international peace and security and of development and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. This is illustrated by the growing number of countries that have turned to the United Nations and received assistance in their quest for democratization and their desire to strengthen respect for human rights in their respective territories. We strongly believe that the end of the cold war and of rivalry and bipolarity should serve as a catalyst for the promotion of international political, economic and social stability. The tremendous resources, both human and material, that for over 40 years have been devoted to the purposes of self-destruction can and must now be used for peaceful purposes and economic development.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Although the danger of nuclear war has diminished drastically, the gap between rich and poor nations continues to widen. Uncertainty about the future continues to worry many nations and peoples; the proliferation of regional conflicts continues unabated and shows the fragility of the new political landscape. Moreover, the international economic environment remains extremely unfavourable to developing countries. We are still faced with the incommensurable problems of debt burden, deterioration of commodity prices, insufficient flow of financial resources and inadequate transfer of technology. The Uruguay Round negotiations are deadlocked, thus further exacerbating economic uncertainty worldwide.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The current session of the General Assembly takes place against a backdrop of continued and ever-growing changes in international relations. We are witnessing a new political reality where the super-Powers' confrontation and rivalry, in their numerous manifestations, have ceased to threaten our fragile world, a world in which an arms race between two competing blocs is no longer the main concern in the daily life of nations. A new political reality in which the problems resulting from the division of the world into spheres of influence, which had characterized international relations since the birth of this Organization, has now given rise to new hope in the search for conflict resolution. However, this new political reality brings new challenges.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Though he has been in office less than one year, he has demonstrated great political ability and diplomatic skills in dealing with a wide range of delicate tasks around the globe. The Secretary-General's superior judgement and his ability to understand better the fragile nature of the emerging problems of today's world have won him high respect, confidence and admiration in the international arena. We pledge to him our continued full support. May I also avail myself of this opportunity to extend our most fraternal felicitations to the newly admitted Members of the United Nations. Their presence among us today reinforces our common objective to make the United Nations a universal instrument of peace, understanding and cooperation among nations.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“On behalf of my Government, I should like to congratulate Mr. Ganev upon his unanimous election to preside over the deliberations of the General Assembly at its forty-seventh session. I am confident that his diplomatic skills and statesmanship will bring additional impetus to our work and contribute to the success of our current deliberations. I should also like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the manner in which his predecessor. His Excellency Ambassador Shihabi of Saudi Arabia, stewarded the last session of the General Assembly. My Government wishes to pay special tribute to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his commitment and tireless dedication to the ideals of the Organization.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“For this, given the present situation, the country will also need to rely on the valuable assistance of the international community, which will be indispensable in our efforts for national reconstruction in the post-war period. More than ever we trust in the ability and potential of the United Nations to serve as an ideal and privileged forum for the harmonization of the global interests of all nations of the world. We hope that the ongoing positive political change in international relations will be the catalyst for shaping a new world of peace, prosperity and cooperation among nations. As representatives of a peace-loving nation which has experienced the horrors of war, we look to the future with renewed optimism.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“It is, however, a matter of fact that, even with the end of the war and the restoration of peace in Mozambique, the country's needs for humanitarian, technical and financial assistance will certainly increase. The normalization of life, the social rehabilitation of children and adults traumatized by the war, the reconstruction and revitalization of the economy and social infrastructures, thus securing the development of the country, will require an enormous flow of financial and technical resources, requiring timely planning. At national level, the Government has already set up a special commission for the preparation and coordination of the plan for national reconstruction and resettlement and rehabilitation of displaced persons.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“As a result, thousands of peasants continue to be forced to abandon their places of origin and seek refuge in distant lands. This aggravates the emergency and hinders the development of the rural economy, which can no longer respond adequately to the economic incentives provided by the Government. The Republic of Mozambique wishes to take this opportunity to express its high regard for, and gratitude to the international community for the emergency assistance and humanitarian aid it has accorded to the affected populations, both within and outside the country, in response to the appeals of the Government and of the Secretary-General.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“In the economic field, the implementation of the programme of economic and social recovery suffers from the direct affects of unfavourable international conditions, which are reflected in the curtailment of economic relations with some of our traditional partners and in rising oil prices on the international market. This situation demanded that the Government adopt drastic austerity measures. However, despite the effects of the war and other economic constraints, economic growth levels continued to be positive in 1990, although last year's growth rate was relatively low compared to levels between 1987 and 1989, when annual growth averaged 5 per cent. The main constraint on economic and social development continues to be the acts of armed destabilization and the resulting social instability.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“In this context, the Political Parties Act establishes a legal platform for the activities of political parties. Meanwhile, we are preparing an electoral law that will govern both the legislative and the presidential elections planned for 1992. It gives me great pleasure to inform this Assembly that we shall welcome international observers to this process. Having said this, I should like to reiterate that there is no justification whatsoever for the continuation of the war in Mozambique. In fact, all political forces in the country, including RENAMO, may pursue or defend their political objectives and strive to accede to power through the popular ballot, without having to resort to violence.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We are currently engaged in efforts to convene the eighth round of negotiations. There have been many postponements, at the request of the other side. Session after session, it has been the position of the Government that the negotiating parties should proceed to the discussion of substantive issues, including agreement on a general cease-fire. Actually, there is no reason today for continuation of the war and violence in Mozambique. Indeed, I must say that the efforts to restore peace in Mozambique find today an auspicious political atmosphere. A new Constitution of the Republic entered into force last November. This embodies the principle of democratic pluralism and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of speech and association.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“On the other hand, after 16 years of full independence in Mozambique, RENAMO seeks to question the legitimacy of the State, the Government and its institutions. In addition to its being absurd, this posture constitutes a clear demonstration that the negotiation process continues to be jeopardized by external interference and by interests other than those of the Mozambican people. The immediate cessation of this interference is called for. Apart from that, RENAMO continues its indiscriminate crusade of massacres against defenceless people and its systematic destruction of the country's economic and social infrastructures. In spite of this negative behaviour, the Government will continue to exercise the necessary tolerance and responsibility and will work tirelessly to bring the war in Mozambique to an end.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The Government agreed to engage in direct dialogue convinced that the other side was ready to accept a minimum number of basic principles. It is against this background that seven rounds of negotiations have taken place since July 1990. The negotiation process has been difficult and sluggish. In a total of seven rounds, only a partial cease-fire agreement for the Beira and Limpopo corridors has been concluded. Nevertheless, in terms of the viability of this agreement, the Joint Verification Commission, created at the onset of this partial agreement and comprising eight countries, has already had the opportunity to denounce several violations perpetrated by RENAMO in those corridors. These violations constitute deliberate action aimed at violating the letter and the spirit of the agreement.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The southern African region has enormous economic potential, the potential to become a viable regional market in the near future, with the prospect of growing to be a strong partner in its trade relations with other regions. The war in Mozambique continues to be a matter of great concern to my Government. For more than a decade Mozambique has known no peace. This is the result of war that has been imposed on the country. Last year the President of the Republic of Mozambique had occasion to inform this Assembly of the beginning of direct negotiations in Rome between the Government and RENAMO. The end of violence, the establishment of peace and the normalization of life for all Mozambicans continue to be the Government's highest priority.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“To this end, we urge the people of South Africa in general to exercise acute vigilance with a view to neutralizing the actions of forces still in favour of the perpetuation of the apartheid system as a means of protecting their privileges, to the detriment of the welfare and reconciliation of South African society as a whole. The political stability of a democratic and non-racial society in South Africa is vital if peace, stability, progress and cooperation are to be secured in the region. Confidence-building measures and collective-security mechanisms must be deployed in order to prevent the resurgence of new conflicts in the region.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“In the interests of peace and harmony between all South Africans, we address a renewed appeal to the South African Government to undertake its responsibility to put an end to the violence, which has intensified in recent months. In our view the National Peace Accord of 14 September 1991, signed by the Government and the main political organizations in the country, constitutes a valuable instrument aimed at securing the cessation of violence and the creation of appropriate conditions for the free exercise of political activity in South Africa.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“On this occasion we wish to salute the efforts that culminated in the signing, in Portugal on 31 May 1991, of the Angola Peace Accords. The signing of these Accords represents the end of a protracted conflict, which sowed death and destruction in Angola for 17 years. The Republic of Mozambique - indeed, the entire international community - follows developments in South Africa with the utmost interest. The process of removing the pillars of apartheid brings with it an atmosphere of hope, and it represents a significant political development in the context of the creation of a democratic state and non-racial society in 8outh Africa. However, these developments have not yet been accompanied by similar measures leading to the creation of an appropriate climate for the free exercise of political activity in that country.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We are confident and duly optimistic about the success of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, which is due to take place in Brazil in June 1992. We hope that this historic conference will establish the foundations for fruitful cooperation between nations in the search for adequate global solutions to the environmental problems that threaten the survival of mankind. We hope that the Conference will reveal common attitudes to the responsibility and capability of each State, as well as to the different economic issues arising from the environment question. The winds of change in southern Africa begin to offer renewed hope for a future of peace, democracy, social justice and progress in the region.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We therefore concur with the Secretary-General's evaluation, contained in his last report on United Nations activities, that the revitalisation of North-South dialogue has become more urgent than ever. It is our understanding that this dialogue must accord priority to the issue of external debt, the problems of the Uruguay Sound and the question of the transfer of financial and technological resources to developing nations. The degradation of the environment and the ecological system has merited increased attention on the part of the international community. International cooperation in the search for global measures and policies on the subject can guarantee effective solutions to the problems of environment preservation.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Let us take advantage of the present political situation to work out adequate solutions to the problems of hunger, ignorance, poverty and misery, which constitute potential sources of conflict in the developing nations. Delaying further the resolution of these issues can undermine the efforts towards the democratisation process currently under way in the developing world. It is our belief that one can hardly build a full democracy in a world in which 15 per cent of the population consumes 70 per cent of the total production, in a world where 1.5 billion people lack basic medical care and in which illiteracy levels are dramatically high, just to mention a few examples.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Joaquim Alberto Chissano, said in his address to the forty-fifth session of the General Assembly last year that cooperation, solidarity and the emerging of a new consensus at the international level constitute the most eloquent examples of the universal dimension of our Organization. He went on to say: "It is our understanding that this new trend in International relations should not be an instrument for the management of selective crises, but a systematic policy to confront the countless challenges in the world ..."(A/45/PV, 13, p, 53). The end of the cold war opens up good prospects for the countries of the North and the South to work together on a common agenda focused on the resolution of the pressing issues which affect developing nations.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“It is within this context that we follow with keen interest the ongoing efforts and initiatives towards the solution to several regional conflicts. In the Middle East, for instance, my Government encourages and supports the current initiatives for the convening of an international peace conference in the region. We also believe that similar efforts should be deployed towards finding an early solution to the conflicts in Western Sahara, Cambodia, Afghanistan, East Timor, and elsewhere where conflicts still prevail. The recent experience regarding the crisis in the Gulf demonstrated clearly that appropriate solutions to various problems affecting international peace and security in the world can be found. The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Mr.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We remain concerned with issues like the consolidation of International peace and security, the disarmament process, the external debt crisis and the question of the development and protection of the environment, the reinforcement and strengthening of democracy, the promotion of human rights, the phenomenon of refugees and displaced people, the combat against terrorism and illegal drug trafficking, among others. The end of the East-West confrontation constitutes a good reason for celebration and reinvigoration for a generation which has lived facing the spectre of war. This achievement, however, is nothing but the first step on the long journey through the avenues of peace, cooperation, progress and prosperity, for which we all yearn.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)