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Ould Moine

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first: 1992-09-24
most recent: 1993-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
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“My country has the honour of being involved in the bureau of the Preparatory Committee for that event, which, we feel, will be a real and important watershed in the life of the Organization, as well as an opportunity for its Members to assess the progress that the international community has made towards achieving the noble objectives that were set for the Organization when it was established in 1945. Let us ensure that that assessment will be positive. Let us do so by redoubling our efforts to establish justice and peace and to promote the cause of man - the means and the end of all social- and economic- development operations. For its part, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania will continue to move forward in this direction, in accordance with its unfailing determination to achieve development - development for man and by man.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The Organization’s universal character, which is today given expression in the membership of 184 independent States, requires, more than ever, a revision of its structures and its methods of operation - in particular, through enlargement of the Security Council. In that context, we should like to pay tribute to the Secretary-General for his report "An Agenda for Peace", the study and implementation of certain aspects of which has already begun. In this respect, I am very pleased to underscore the fact that at its last meeting, which was held in Cairo, the Council of the League of Arab States recommended the strengthening of cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and the League. In two years’ time the United Nations will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of its founding.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“At the political level, President Joaquim Chissano and the leader of RENAMO met on 23 August 1993, thus confirming their determination to put an end to the instability that their country has been experiencing for several decades. In Asia, the Cambodian people has achieved a major victory with the holding of the recent elections. All Cambodians, under the leadership of His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk, must now consolidate that achievement so that harmony may prevail and national reconstruction begin. There is no doubt that the United Nations and the international community will stand by the Cambodians, as they have done in the past. The United Nations, which has an indispensable role to perform in the maintenance of international peace and security, deserves our full support and help.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“With regard to Liberia, we note with satisfaction the peace agreement that was signed on 25 July 1993, under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States. We have every hope that the opposing sides will implement that agreement and put an end to this destructive war, which has been devastating the country for several years. In Rwanda, there are new prospects for peace and stability as a result of the signing, in Arusha, on 4 August 1993, of a peace agreement between the parties to the conflict. We can only applaud this positive step while expressing the hope that it will mark the beginning of a new era for the people of Rwanda. It is encouraging that Mozambique has returned to a state of normalcy following the signing, on 4 October 1992, of an agreement that made possible the initiation of United Nations operations there.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“If operation 28 General Assembly - Forty-eighth session "Restore hope", begun last December, resulted in a certain amount of progress in humanitarian terms, unfortunately, its political outcome has not been satisfactory to all concerned. We hope that the international community will step up its efforts to achieve the objective initially defined for that operation. We also appeal to our Somali brethren to overcome their factional differences and quarrels so that the Somali nation may survive. Turning to the question of Angola, we hope that our Angolan people will listen to the voice of reason and cooperate with the United Nations Representative with a view to ending this fratricidal war, which serves the interests of none of the parties.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“As for the southern part of the African continent, we should like to record our satisfaction at the new signs of the disappearance of the last bastion of racial segregation, and this is a good occasion to pay tribute to the wisdom and farsightedness of President Nelson Mandela for the path he has followed in dealing with this question. We express here our hope that the measures adopted will be fully implemented so that a democratic non-racial regime could be set up so that it may guarantee the rights of all citizens of this sister African country. In Somalia, a brother people continues to suffer the ill effects of internal divisions, war and famine.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“While expressing our hope that these difficulties will soon be ironed out, we will continue our efforts together with the United Nations and the parties involved to reach a just and lasting solution. That solution would, no doubt, be an important stage towards the building of an Arab Maghreb, and a factor of stability and development in the region. The second problem is the blockade imposed on the fraternal people of Libya, which is detrimental to the other Maghreb peoples as well. In view of the willingness expressed by the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to cooperate with the United Nations and the parties concerned, we should like to express our hope that the resolution on the blockade will soon be revised, and that this question will be dealt with through dialogue and understanding.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We hope that Iran, the sister Muslim country and neighbour, will respond favourably to the legitimate claims of the State of the United Arab Emirates. The Middle East is not the only Arab region which suffers from tension. In the Arab Maghreb, despite sustained efforts which have been made for almost five years now, aimed at laying the foundations of a promising regrouping which would promise prosperity for the peoples of the region, as we have seen in the practical and important results reached at the summit of Nouakchott held in November 1992, two problems continue to be of concern to our leaders and our people. The first problem is the question of Western Sahara. In that respect, the United Nations continues to make efforts to smooth out the difficulties, which have heretofore made it impossible to reach a solution.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Mauritania, which has always affirmed and continues to affirm its commitment to international legality and which expressed total rejection of any violation of the independence of the sister country, Kuwait and the safety of its citizens, rejects any violation of the unity and territorial integrity of Iraq. We appeal to the international community to alleviate the suffering of the children and women of Iraq. Because of the moderation, the sagacity and the objectivity which have always characterized the postures of the United Arab Emirates, and also because of the legitimate position of this country with respect to Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb Islands which belong to it, Mauritania supports the position of the United Arab Emirates.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Those whose salutation means "peace" and whose prayer ends with peace; those who, when they are transgressed against, react by calling for peace; a people bearing such values surely deserves the support of the Organization in bringing about a just and comprehensive peace after which they aspire. It is the duty of the international community as a whole to respond positively to this just aspiration for the recovery of legitimate rights. In this part of the world, the Middle East, the consequences of the Gulf war are still there to see in every country of the region.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“My country, which has the honour of presiding over the present session of the League of Arab States, would like to reaffirm here that Arabs have never been warmongers. To the contrary, they have always been a nation oriented towards peace, and working for peace. Now today, the Arabs, and the Palestinians in particular, have demonstrated that for peace they are capable of going beyond hatred, the pain, the wounds of the past and the many, many sufferings to which they were subjected during the Middle East conflict. Could they have made such sacrifices for peace if that were not the foundation, the very foundation of their civilization, and one of their primordial values? Could they have done so if peace were not a way of life and an end in itself in their traditions? Does not "peace" in their language mean life?”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“It is in that spirit that Mauritania welcomed the agreement concluded between the PLO and Israel, because we believe it is an important step which will lead, we hope, to a comprehensive solution to the Middle East problem that would enable the Palestinian people to regain all their legitimate rights, including the right to self- determination, and guarantee the withdrawal of Israel from all the occupied Arab territories, including the Holy City of Al Quds. It should also make it possible for all resolutions adopted by the Security Council relating to this problem to be implemented, and it should create conditions conducive to peaceful coexistence between all peoples of the region.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In view of this situation, we call once again for pressure to be brought to bear by all legal means on the Serbs and Croats so that they may comply with the will of the international community. Forty-eighth session - 7 October l993 27 Mauritania has always set as a priority the question of Palestine. It reiterates its constant support for the fraternal Palestinian people under the leadership of its sole and legitimate representative, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Does it stand to reason that the lives, property and holy place of religions of peoples could continue to be trampled and desecrated at the very heart of a continent such as Europe with its age-old traditions of democracy and respect for human rights? The atrocities of torture, mass murders and ethnic liquidation are all crimes which the Serbs in particular have been perpetrating daily in full view of and with the full knowledge of the entire world, against the Muslims of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This naked defiance of the entire international community, requires that the community as a whole should assume its full responsibilities and act accordingly.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In the health sector, the choice we have opted for, namely health for all has been based on three essential points: first, a continuation of the hygienic efforts and preventive care in their various aspects; secondly, development of specialized medical services; and thirdly, making available to citizens essential medicines at reasonable prices. The satisfaction we feel at the progress achieved in the field of consolidating democracy and respect for human rights in our country and for our people is equalled only by our feeling of concern at the violations to which those same rights are subjected in other countries and against the interests of the peoples in other regions of the world. This situation is a threat to peace and harmony in the entire world.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“To deal with administrative problems and to complete the election of institutions as set forth in the constitution, the President of the Republic issued a decree which brought forward the date of municipal elections. In the field of social affairs, the Government, which has always attached special importance to literacy and to the promotion of the status of women as well as to women’s involvement in national development policies, created a department for each of these sectors. His Excellency the President of the Republic has shown on more than one occasion the interest he attaches to youth and children as an essential asset whose role is absolutely indispensable for the present and future of our nation.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Seventeen political parties have been set up, and more than 100 newspapers and magazines have been authorized to be published in complete freedom. Given our awareness of the need to consolidate this genuine democracy and to ensure respect for freedoms and rights of all social groups, a law guaranteeing trade union pluralism that protects, in a clear-cut manner, all the rights of Mauritanian workers was enacted in order to protect the rights of citizens in the face of administrative red tape, and an independent ombudsman, with the rank of Minister has been appointed to investigate complaints relating to administrative and social problems.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The democratic process started with the organization of municipal elections, which were a sort of school for democracy within the context of which citizens exercised their freedom of expression, freedom of speech, the virtue of tolerance and freedom of choice. These stages resulted in the adoption on 12 July 1991 of a constitution which guaranteed all fundamental freedoms set forth in the universal declarations and conventions on human rights. The constitution guarantees a clear separation of the executive, legislative and judicial powers. These various institutions were set up and are currently operating in their respective spheres of competence within the context of political pluralism and the freedom of speech envisaged in the constitution - for the first time in the history of our country.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“There can be no doubt that the implementation of the important results of this Conference will strengthen the progress of peoples towards prosperity and stability. The importance Mauritania attaches to the events on the international scene regarding human rights bespeaks the commitment of our Government to bring our country out of the emergency rule situation that used to prevail in Mauritania as well as in many other countries. To that end, our Government set for itself, as a priority, the guaranteeing of fundamental civil rights and the effective involvement of its people in the management of their affairs and in the economic and social development policies of the country. In that respect, I am proud to be able to declare here that there is not a single political prisoner in our country.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In contrast to the situation we have just seen which prevails in the economic sphere, the past year has seen a tangible improvement and an increased interest in the field of upholding and respecting human rights. That improvement and that heightened interest were made evident in the holding of the World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna, at which our country was represented by a large high-level delegation headed by our Prime Minister. That high-level representation reflected the great importance our Government attaches to the question of human rights and demonstrated its unshakable faith in the need to formulate a universal concept of human rights applicable to all without any discrimination.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Here I should like to express, in the most solemn possible way and in the name of the Government and people of Mauritania, our thanks and our gratitude to fraternal and friendly States and organizations for the considerable assistance they gave us. It is clear that there is an organic link between development, on the one hand, and democracy and respect for human rights, on the other. Indeed, what value could be attached to prosperity and economic progress if we do not uphold human rights and safeguard freedoms? What objective for any responsible Government could be more 26 General Assembly - Forty-eighth session noble than having its people participate in an effective way in the management of their own affairs and the mastering of their own destiny?”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In this struggle for the development of Africa, Mauritania remains convinced that the more the sources of external aid dry up, the greater the need will be for self- reliance and the mobilization by every country of its own resources. That is the reason why, despite the adverse international situation and the unfavourable climatic conditions, we have been able to meet our basic commitments to our partners in development, whether they be States or institutions. In 1992, our country achieved a 2.5 per cent rate of growth. It financed from its own resources 20 per cent of its investment budget, which amounted to 17.5 billion ouguiyas.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“As for the economic and development situation in general, for all the conventions, strategies and agreements aimed at promoting development, that situation has remained static and in many countries it has actually deteriorated. Tangible progress could have been achieved in terms of real development for these countries in general and for the African countries in particular if the industrialized countries had honoured the commitments they made in certain documents - commitments such as the allocation of 0.7 per cent of their national income to official development assistance and if those countries had implemented the programme adopted at the Paris 1990 Conference.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“How could one really believe that countries which have barely enough resources to meet their own daily needs and the needs of their people might be able to cope with such obligations? Is it not time for the international community, and the industrialized countries in particular, to give thought to the gravity of such a situation and to consider the possibility of participating more actively in the quest for realistic and effective solutions to this very complex and important problem? In this context, I use the terms "realistic" and "effective" advisedly, because it is these two attributes which have been lacking in all the attempts made in this field to date.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“A combination of negative factors such as natural disasters and the deterioration of commodity prices continues to widen the gap between developing countries and the industrialized countries, hence the failure of efforts made by the former to emerge from the sphere of underdevelopment and poverty. This situation has continued to deteriorate because of the crisis provoked by the growing increase of the debt burden, which is a threat not only to the economic and social development of developing countries but also to their very survival. It is now an acknowledged fact that Africa is the continent which suffers most from the deteriorating international economic situation, in particular because of its tremendous debt burden.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Boutros Boutros-Ghali, our confidence and great respect for the efforts he has constantly deployed since he assumed the duties of Secretary-General of the United Nations, to consolidate the universal reputation of the Organization and to strengthen its credibility and capacity to act. I should also like to take this opportunity to welcome the States which have recently acceded to the membership of the Organization and to extend to them the congratulations of the Mauritanian delegation. We are convinced that their presence in our midst will consolidate the Organization’s effectiveness in the interest of all its members. The past year has not witnessed any tangible improvement in the international economic situation.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Please allow me first of all to extend to Ambassador Insanally of Guyana on behalf of the Mauritanian delegation its most sincere congratulations on his unanimous election to the presidency of this forty-eighth session of the General Assembly. I am convinced that his experience and his comprehensive knowledge of the workings of the Organization, together with his personal qualities, will be the best possible guarantee for the success of this session and the completion of its work with the results we all hope for. It is also a pleasure for me to congratulate his predecessor, Mr. Stoyan Ganev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, on the exemplary manner in which he conducted the work of the preceding session. It is also a pleasure for me to reiterate to my brother, Mr.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Nothing can help achieve these aspirations of all peoples and nations more than justice and democracy.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“There is no doubt that accession by the two Koreas to the membership of the United Nations is an event that justifies the hope that Korea will be unified eventually by peaceful means, through dialogue and consultation. The United Nations stands today at an important crossroads. The Organization must regain its prestige in order for it to be able to rise to the many challenges posed by the international changes on the horizon. In this context, the reorganization of the Secretariat would enable us to find the right instrument to face up to those coming challenges in which the question of development should be paramount. We have great hopes that this new era will create an appropriate atmosphere for new, more equitable and democratic international relations.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Our recognition of the new authorities in Afghanistan was an expression of our satisfaction with this development. We hope that Afghanistan, after the return of its sons, will be able to overcome factional strife and, thereby, embark on a much needed process of national reconstruction. We reiterate our support for the Paris Agreements on Cambodia, which commit all political factions to work for peace in that country. We regret the delay in implementing some of the items of those Agreements, and feel that a careful study should be made of the reasons behind such delay with a view to determining the type of measures that would enable the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia to discharge their task as fully as possible.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In this context, we must express gratitude to those who have helped Somalia and have made every effort to ensure arrival of their humanitarian assistance to it in the face of considerable difficulties. To all those I extend the thanks of my country and I appeal to our brethren in Somalia to let reason reign, put the national interest first and try to resolve their problems democratically, by dialogue. In Latin America, as in Asia, we have seen how democratic development and dialogue have helped to solve many thorny problems and disputes. Two years after resolving the question of Nicaragua, peace reigns in El Salvador. The most important event in Afghanistan was the accession to power by the Mujahideen after a long devastating war.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The last Nouakchott summit which brought together the leaders of Mali, Senegal and Mauritania with the aim of achieving the goals of the organization of the investment of the Senegal river, was a model to be followed in the area of common African action. In South Africa, the road to the establishment of a real non-racial democratic system is still full of obstacles despite the progress achieved over the past two years. The most dangerous obstacle is the violence that, in five years, has claimed the lives of thousands of people. Consequently, the international community should remain vigilant until the objectives of the United Nations declaration of 14 December 1989 have been achieved in full. Despite the tragedies and evils and atrocities that sadden the heart in Somalia, there are still hearts that are full of goodness.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We are determined to continue efforts that would lead our Moroccan and Sahraoui brethren to a permanent peace that, no doubt, will be a vital factor in building the Arab Maghreb. The resumption of diplomatic relations between Mauritania and Senegal last April, the resumption of daily flights between the two countries and the opening of borders indicate the turning of a new leaf in the relations of the two countries. The resumption of cooperation between our two peoples is proof that the leaders of both countries are determined to put behind them this painful era in order for the two countries to focus on winning the battle for development.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In view of the fact that Libya has declared its full readiness to cooperate with the United Nations and in view of the constructive proposals contained in the Arab League's decision 5092 of 12 September 1992, we hope the international community will show understanding for this fair position and reach a solution that will satisfy all and spare the Maghreb problems it can do without. In the Western Sahara, the United Nations, in coordination with the Organization of African Unity, continues to deploy efforts which aim at overcoming obstacles in the field so that suspicion may not replace the early optimism that prevailed in the area in the wake of the signing of the cease-fire agreement on 6 September 1991.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The achievement of the unity between the countries of the Arab Maghreb, which we have the honour of chairing this year, is a hope that all the peoples of the area look forward to in order for them to achieve their aspirations after integration, prosperity and development. An important area such as this, with more than 60 million inhabitants, coasts from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, rich economic resources and a position that makes it a geographic and cultural bridge between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, should get enough support from the United Nations to remove all the obstacles that impede its development and progress. It is no exaggeration to state that all the Arab Maghreb has been hurt by the blockage imposed against Libya.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“While on the subject of the Middle East and the hope that international legality may have the upper hand and put an end to the long suffering of the peoples of that area, we reaffirm our rejection of any attempt that aims at undermining the territorial integrity of Iraq and its independence as well as any action that may jeopardize the safety, security or independence of Kuwait. While we support fully the sisterly country of the United Arab Emirates, in its demands regarding its legitimate rights over the island of Abu Mousa, we wish to express surprise at the actions of Iran in this respect and call upon Iran to deal with this problem in accordance with the agreements between the two countries within a context of good-neighbourliness, mutual respect and brotherliness.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Therefore, we hope that cooperation between this new administration and the peace-loving forces will lead to a comprehensive and definitive solution to a problem that has been with us for far too long and which has overtaxed a people which wants nothing but to achieve its rights to independence and peace. We believe the only solution is withdrawal by Israel from all the Arab-occupied territories, foremost among which is the Holy City of Al-Quds, adherence by Israel to the agreed international obligations and principles and implementation by Israel of the resolutions of this Organization.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“It would be no exaggeration to cite as an example the case of the Palestinian people, who continue to be deprived of their right to self-determination and independence while their sole legitimate representative, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), continues to be excluded and its national uprising is still being repressed. Our welcome for the Madrid Conference and the negotiating process that emanated from it last autumn stemmed from our hopes for peace in the region. However, we make no secret of the fact that we are concerned at the course those negotiations are now taking. While the previous Government of Israel resorted to stalling and prevarication and had an "anti" position so far as any land concessions were concerned, Israel now has an administration that claims willingness for dialogue.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“It is no coincidence that we have seen the United Nations achieving more in the past two years in terms of the number of peace-keeping operations than it had been able to achieve over several decades. Proceeding from this, can we dream that all the peoples of the world will soon get a taste of peace in view of the steps taken to reverse the arms race and limit armaments? We now see the parties to conflicts increasingly opting for dialogue and reconciliation. This should create a favourable atmosphere to end all conflicts. Nevertheless, all these shining signs of hope along the path of progress will not be enough for the realization of peoples' aspirations for more freedom, independence and prosperity unless they go hand in hand with a serious commitment to justice.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“What is at stake here is raising the standard of living of every citizen. Included in this campaign are the efforts to eliminate illiteracy by the year 2000 and to enhance the status and rights of women. In mentioning these efforts, I should like to extend our thanks and gratitude to all the countries and international organizations and agencies that have supported our efforts to achieve a better life for our citizens. There are clear causes for concern in the international arena. However, there are also reasons for hope. As the saying goes, life would be hard indeed were it not for hope. The Security Council has become more harmonious, which has enabled it to play a decisive role in solving international disputes.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“All these elections took place in an atmosphere of freedom, tolerance and transparency which enabled everyone to see everything that was going on and to monitor it. That this was the case was confirmed by foreign observers who monitored the election process. Indeed, as one of those observers said, the real winner of the election race was the Mauritanian people. Mauritanians have turned their backs on the experience of single-party and non-democratic systems, and have chosen pluralism and real democracy, and, thus, have become the source of the authority and legality, as President Mo'awia Ould Sidi Ahmed al Tayeh remarked in his inaugural address. Our struggle is not confined to our efforts to develop democracy. We have simultaneously been waging a battle of economic reform, since 1985, by means of specific plans and programmes.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In support of this qualitative transition, there has been a general amnesty that covered all political crimes and misdemeanours committed since the country became independent. We are therefore very happy to state that in our country today we do not have a single political prisoner. We have passed laws on the freedom of the press and freedom of political parties and political assembly which have led to the publication of 40 independent newspapers and to the establishment of 16 political parties in addition to various cultural and scientific organizations. This process has culminated in three major events: the presidential elections of 24 January 1992; the elections to the House of Representatives on 6 and 13 March; and the Senate elections on 3 and 10 April 1992.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The gradualist approach adopted in achieving this has proved to be the best way of avoiding the shocks of sudden change. Municipal elections, in various stages, gave the citizen the necessary lessons and sufficient experience to acquire a spirit of tolerance, and also tested the electoral machinery. The Mauritanian people have voted on a constitution embodying a full multiparty system for the first time in the history of the country. This constitution, which was voted upon and ratified on 12 July 1991, makes provision for all the freedoms that are set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Consequently, it provides an effective basis for the rule of law under which every citizen will enjoy freedom and justice.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We sincerely hope that the future Vienna summit will succeed in affirming the purely humane nature of human rights as far away as possible from political or ideological considerations. While we are concerned about the world economic situation and its effects on international relations at the present time, we are hopeful that the increasing development of democratic practices will lead to more harmonious relations between countries. Mauritanians feel proud of their country's contribution in this respect. The democratic process which was launched by the Correction Movement on 12 December 1984, has culminated, this year, in the holding of presidential and legislative assembly elections within a context of political pluralism.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Can there be any hope of putting an end to this tragedy without more pressure on Serbia by every available legitimate means to force it to comply with the will of the international community? Is it not high time for the international community to put an end to the threats to peace and the violations of basic human rights in all the world's hotbeds of tension? The World Conference on Human Rights scheduled for next year should provide convincing answers to such questions. For our part, we shall hold on to our conviction that the best possible way to ensure respect for human rights is to consider them as universal standards that must be applied in all cases, to all, without distinction. In other words, we should not confine ourselves to condemning repressive practices whenever this serves our interests and purposes.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“It has to cope with all this under the crushing impact of the increasing depletion of its sources of foreign investment. Therefore, we should provide effective support to implement the United Nations Convention on the development of Africa in the 1990s. The political support for the Convention that was announced by the latest summit in Dakar was a first step in that direction. Fortunately, the world now witnesses marked progress in the observance of human rights. However, and regrettably, there are still dark corners where the darkness has not been pierced yet by the ray of light of freedom and tolerance. How else could we explain what is taking place today in Bosnia? How else could we explain the massacres, the destruction of property, the humiliation, and the desecration of sacred shrines?”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Those two gatherings have demonstrated that it is possible for us to conduct a dialogue between North and South and thereby to create a climate that is conducive to the promotion of development. The reorganization of the United Nations Secretariat will be an opportunity to take into account the interests of the majority of the inhabitants of the planet who face the challenge of development, and who bear the burden of its attendant fierce struggle against backwardness, ignorance and disease. In such a context, special attention should be paid to Africa. Africa is the continent that exerts strenuous efforts in facing up to the ravages of natural disasters and, at the same time, in coping with the adverse and frustrating international conditions that stifle its growth, such as a foreign debt that now exceeds US$ 225 billion.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Was it not declared in the resolutions of the first summit of the member States of the Security Council that peace and prosperity are complementary and that no lasting stability can be achieved without real international cooperation to eliminate poverty and to achieve a better life for all? And yet, there is a better chance for international cooperation because of the increasing practice of democracy in the world and increasing economic liberalism world wide. In such a context, the United Nations can play a principal role, as it is the ideal forum wherein international questions can be addressed, as best exemplified by the special session of the General Assembly in 1990 and the Rio de Janeiro summit.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The most telling proof of this is that the developing countries, particularly in Africa, still face frustrating international conditions that are downright harmful, such as protectionism and the burden of foreign debt. The economies of developing countries are continuously deteriorating and poverty is increasing and spreading. Unless something is done to combat this situation, it will become impossible to build a world where stability reigns. How can we talk about a new world order while nothing concrete is done to eliminate hunger, disease and ignorance?”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In past decades, the traditional current pattern of development proved to be deficient and incapable of achieving its goals. It is generally accepted now that alleviating poverty and even attaining a measure of economic well-being are no longer sufficient to satisfy the ambitions of mankind for progress. The social dimension of the question of development is vital for the happiness of mankind. This has proved to be true to such an extent that the advocates of absolute liberalism have come to concede that no economic progress can be achieved in the absence of a social chapter that would complement it. Hence the hope we attach to the planned world summit on social development, as such a meeting would highlight the need to link the economic and the social in development. The world economic situation still causes concern.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)