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OULD MOUKNASS

lines on the record: 218
first: 1969-09-24
most recent: 1977-09-24
sittings or episodes: 6
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“The twenty-eighth session of the General Assembly opens at a moment when important events are occurring on the international stage. New centres of power and influence are appearing while detente and co-operation are replacing the traditional division of the world into two opposing blocs. 2. While these deep-rooted transformations in the general relations of forces constitute an important stage towards the establishment of peace, the countries of the third world still remain confronted with colonialism, foreign occupation and economic exploitation. 3. It is therefore in a new context, where peoples are torn between anxiety and hope, that this twenty-eighth session is opening, and it devolves upon you, Mr. President, to guide the labours of this session.”
1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)
“For despite conflicts and the political and economic difficulties that sometimes darken the international horizon, and despite the weakness it shows' in solving grave problems, our Organization has, over the past decade, helped certain States to settle their disputes peacefully. 282. We express the sincere hope that each and every Member State will work to promote respect for the principles of the Charter and the application of decisions taken by this Organization. Thus, for the greater good of mankind, the somewhat eroded confidence of the peoples in this Organization will be reborn.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“This brings me to the end of my statement; however, I would not wish to close without paying a resounding tribute to a man who has compelled the esteem and gratitude of all nations by his dedication and his service to the cause of peace and understanding among men. I refer to UThant, SecretaryGeneral of the United Nations, to whom Mauritania is profoundly grateful and to whom we feel the most sincere affection. For all these reasons, my delegation would have liked to see him continue presiding over our Organization, carrying on the great work he has so well begun. The very positive, discreet and effective role which he has played so admirably has enabled our Organization to contribute to peace in the world. 281.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“So far as the African continent is concerned, the people and Government of Mauritania believe that countries should unite around common objectives as a powerful means of ensuring rapid growth, We therefore see the usefulness of forming groups at the subregional, regional and continental levels, Since they constitute markets and enable the States belonging to them to harmonize their development plans, such groups represent an appropriate and useful framework and their establishment should be encouraged by the United Nations. Such an approach is perfectly consistent with our Organization's efforts for social and economic promotion. 280.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Mauritania believes that the countries of the third world should not take the easy yet risky course of looking to foreign aid for everything. 277. Industrialized countries of course, in their own longterm interest and that of all mankind, owe it to themselves to organize and develop international economic cooperation. It is at that price and that price alone that international relations can lead to a world in which harmony and mutual understanding will reign. 278. That is why we hope that everything will be done to ensure that the Second United Nations Development Decade results in more effective international cooperation. 279.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“While we welcome achievements in the field of space, which open great vistas before mankind distant, certainly, but exciting indeed it is necessary first of all to ease the sufferings of a large part of mankind which is bowed beneath the weight of poverty, ignorance and despair. The considerable funds spent on the conquest of space could contribute to the welfare of man on earth and to his harmonious development. 276. For its part, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania is convinced that no country can truly triumph over underdevelopment without a lively awareness of the real and, indeed, tremendous efforts and sacrifices that must be made at the national and individual level. That is why we should like to say how keenly aware we are that we have to count on ourselves before we count on others.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“The disappointing results of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the failure of the First United Nations Development Decade, have revealed the absence of political will to take the necessary steps to establish, in the interests of all Member States, genuine international cooperation. In these circumstances, with the fluctuations in primary commodity prices and the constant increase in the price of manufactured goods, the gulf, already scandalous, continues to grow. 274. Our Organization must redouble its efforts and ensure that great Power rivalry is carried on in the peaceful and inspiring field of scientific research in the service of mankind. 275.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“We are convinced that, thanks to the profound wisdom of the peoples of the United States and China, thanks also to the courage and political realism of their leaders, substantial progress will be made towards better cooperation and towards harmony between the two peoples. 273. It would be unthinkable for my delegation to address this distinguished Assembly without mentioning the concern we feel at the grave economic and social problems now tragically confronting the developing countries. It is regrettable that, in this sphere so crucial to the improvement of international relations, cooperation among peoples is cruelly lacking.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“We categorically reject the two Chinas theory, or the theory of one Taiwan and one China, that certain Powers are attempting to circulate in our Organization; since this could only perpetuate the division of the people and territory of China. 272. My delegation would here like to salute the dynamism and vitality of Chinese diplomacy, which has brought that great country a flood of recognition on the part of many States, including many that had held back until recently. From this standpoint we welcome the dialog which has begun between the Governments of the United States and China, and we hope that President Nixon's forthcoming journey to Peking will contribute to a detente in that part of the world and to world peace.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“What real impact can the Treaty on the NonProliferation of Nuclear Weapons [resolution 2373 (XXII), annex] have on nuclear disarmament so long as the People's Republic of China is not a party to it? 269. Here again the absence of the People's Republic of China from this Organization represents a major obstacle to all attempts to achieve real disarmament. 270. This illustrates, if any illustration were needed, the dangerous irrationality of continuing to keep that great Power outside this Organization. 271. That is why my delegation wishes to reaffirm its conviction of the need to proceed without delay to restore the lawful rights of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“The accumulation and continuous improvement of weapons of mass destruction is a great danger to the development and even the survival of mankind. The considerable sums spent on armaments dangerously reduce the investment possibilities necessary for the economic and social progress of developing countries. Moreover, the kind of balance of terror in which the world lives should give way to a genuine international detente conducive to better cooperation and comprehension among peoples. In other words, my delegation, so far as it is concerned, supports any international effort to bring about true general and complete disarmament. 268. But the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania wonder how we can seriously expect real progress in this area in the absence of the greatest human power, which has now become a nuclear Power.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Elsewhere, the cessation of all foreign interference in the affairs of Korea represents an important factor for the maintenance of peace in SouthEast Asia and throughout the world. 264. The people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania consider that it is the urgent duty of our Organization not to allow the United Nations flag to continue to be used to camouflage the presence of foreign occupation troops in Korea. To restore peace in that troubled region, it is necessary for the Korean people, free from all foreign interference, to be able freely to choose their destiny . 265. My delegation's concern is not limited to the grave problems I have mentioned. Quite the contrary. 266. We believe that the problem of disarmament is of an urgency which escapes no Member of our Organization. 267.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Such peace will be effective only after the total withdrawal of United States troops and those of other foreign countries and when the interested parties have accepted the recent seven-point Government of South VietNam. In any event, it is certain that the VietNamese people, strong because their cause is just, will in the end inevitably triumph over all the obstacles on their road to independence and freedom. 262. The people and Government of Mauritania unreservedly support the people and the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South VietNam in their heroic struggle for the dignity and liberty of the VietNamese. Nevertheless it is still our hope that the Paris conference on VietNam, despite the extreme leisureliness of the proceedings will in the not too distant future offer a peaceful solution in that part of Asia, 263.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“The dangerous situation in the Middle East should not make us forget the heroic struggle resolutely carried on by the IndoChinese peoples of VietNam, Cambodia and Laos to ensure respect for their sacred right to choose their own destiny freely. 259. A dramatic and dangerous situation exists in Cambodia where foreign forces are opposing the legitimate aspirations of the valiant Khmer people, who are struggling to win their freedom and dignity. 260. The Government and people of Mauritania assure the Government of the National Union of Cambodia of their unfailing solidarity and support. 261. All justice-loving peoples must continue their struggle for the restoration of peace in Indo-China.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“It is vitally important to understand that if the pertinent decisions of the Security Council are not implemented without delay and if the slighter* change is made in the frontiers as they existed before 7 June 1967, our Organization will lose not only any chance of controlling the explosive situation in the Middle East, but also the confidence of mankind, the source of its authority. 257. However, we venture to hope that the efforts of the great Powers, working with the SecretaryGeneral's Special Representative, Mr. Jarring, will be of help in finding a solution to this painful problem in conformity with Security Council resolution 242 (1967). We also hope that the "mission of wise men" of the Organization of African Unity will produce positive results with a view to a just and lasting solution of the conflict. 258.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“This situation constitutes a flagrant violation of the principles of justice, equality and territorial integrity of States and of absolute respect for their sovereignty, principles which arc the very crux of our Organization . 255. The people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania pay admiring tribute to the heroic resistance of the peoples of these territories hi the face of their Zionist oppressors. The legitimate liberation struggle carried on by the Palestinian people to recover their usurped homeland is actively supported by Mauritania and by all freedom and justice-loving peoples. 256.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“In the Middle East the Zionist authorities of Tel Aviv continue to trample the fundamental principles of the Charter and the decisions of this Organization; their troops continue to enjoy the fruit of their aggression. The vast territories of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Arab Republic of Syria and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan continue to be subjected to barbarous military occupation. Hie burning of the AlAqsa Mosque a year ago roused the indignation of almost the whole world. This fire, for which the Zionist occupation authorities are entirely responsible, reminded the world of the grave threat to the holy places of Islam, Christianity and Judaism represented by the illegal and invalid decision taken by the Zionist authorities as regards the annexation of the Arab part of the city of Jerusalem. 254.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“251 My country protests with indignation this policy of the outrageous Lisbon regime and assures the people and Government of Senegal of its total and active solidarity. 252. In other parts of Africa, oppression and racial discrimination elevated to a system of government are practiced in Namibia. Pretoria's troops continue to occupy that territory with impunity, in defiance of the pertinent resolutions of the Security Council and of the recent opinion of the International Court of Justice. It is now up to the Security Council to devise practical arrangements whereby the people of that Territory may choose freely the national political institutions they desire. 253.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Peaceful villages are now accustomed to the stench of napalm; whole families are forced to leave their destroyed homes. Such is the picture of the flight of our innocent Senegalese brothers. This forced exodus of these people is tragically reminiscent of that endured by the Palestinian people since 1948. 250. It is inadmissible that the international community should accept such a situation. More specifically, the permanent members of the Security Council have the urgent duty to take the necessary steps to ensure that Lisbon's troops leave this African territory, thus putting an end to the colonization of Senegal and to a permanent threat to its territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“We strongly condemn this desire for neo-colonialist reconquest of an independent African country, whose inhabitants, united in its vanguard party, the Parti democratique de Guinea, an offshoot of the Rassombloment democratique africain, have always defended the independence and dignity of Africans with courage and determination, We reaffirm our common destiny with our brothers in Guinea and with the Guinean party and Government; more than ever, our solidarity is absolute. 249. Portugal docs not limit itself to the permanent tension It has created in Guinea but is extending its activities to the territory of Senegal as well. In its determination to maintain a decadent hegemony, which is rejected by the continent of Africa, Portugal is extending its attempts at intimidation to the courageous Senegalese on the borders of Guinea (Bissau).”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“The party and Government of Mauritania wish forcefully to reaffirm their support for their brothers fighting with determination in Angola, Mozambique, Gu^< i (Bissau), Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa, to recover their independence, and to exact respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights as free men. 247. Without the assistance of certain countries, it would fee more difficult for the Portuguese oppressors to carry on a criminal colonial war in a distant land, which is a burden on the slender resources of a country ranking among the poorest In the world, 248. I should like to take this opportunity to say how very concerned the Mauritanian people, its party and its Government are at the persistent cowardly and criminal attempts at aggression made by Portuguese Imperialism at bay against our sister republic of Guinea.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“We are convinced that a constructive attitude on the part of the Spanish Government would still further strengthen the friendship and the many traditional bonds that unite Spain with the northwest African subregion as a whole. 245. The people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, being profoundly anti-colonialist and anti imperialist, view with concern the powerlessness to which the racist minorities in southern Africa, proponents of the deplorable doctrine of apartheid like the Zionist authorities in Tel Aviv, have reduced our Organization. 246.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“With regard to decolonization, it is sad to see that after 26 years of effort, the United Nations has still not succeeded in putting an end to colonialism. However, we should not overlook certain positive results achieved in this field as a result of United Nations action. We should like to hope that all chose who have had to live in a colonial situation will make the necessary effort to understand the irreversible nature of decolonization. 244. In this spirit, and taking into account the tripartite conference of Nouadhibou, which in September 1970 brought together the heads of State of Algeria, Morocco and Mauritania, the problem of the decolonization of socalled "Spanish Sahara" will now be approached jointly by the three countries neighboring the Sahara on the one hand, and Spain on the other.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“This clearly shows that it has always been our ambition, in the past as well as today, to represent an element of stability and concord in our geographical area, thereby contributing to the maintenance of peace and understanding among peoples. The attainment of these objectives, consistently and resolutely pursued by the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, will, we are convinced, be in the best interests of the African continent. 242. My country, a militant member of the Organization of African Unity, makes common cause with all brother countries of Africa in facing the difficulties they may encounter while working to strengthen their independence and unity. 243.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“This fundamental idea was once again recalled in the National Assembly by the Mauritanian head of State who, in November 1970, said: "History and geography give Mauritania a privileged place, that of a meeting ground par excellence, of fertile human and cultural currents which have fused in a crucible of exemplary complementaries, predisposing us to play a special role in elaborating the guidelines of the African renaissance. "It is in this, context that, profoundly convinced that the development of our continent requires the consolidation of its unity, we are working tirelessly to erect structures which will promote the best interAfrican cooperation." 241.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Such undertakings, which our country, true to itself and to the sense of dignity and honor characteristic of the Mauritanian people, will faithfully observe, undoubtedly constitute an important and concrete contribution to the quest for and the maintenance of peace in the struggle against underdevelopment. 240. The party and the Government of Mauritania will never lose sight of the role imposed on them by the geographical position of Mauritania and by the ethnic composition of its population.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“That is why our activities, which reflect the profound aspirations of our people, are always guided by a concern to establish, strengthen and expand friendly and cooperative relations with everyone, while refusing to engage in the politics of hegemony. 239. We believe that this policy of nonalignment that the Islamic Republic of Mauritania applies both on the continent of Africa and elsewhere by no means excludes the possibility of concerted action and fruitful cooperation between our country and any other State, whether a neighbor of the Islamic Republic or not. In a climate cf confidence, such consultations and coope' i;on can lead to agreements that respect the interests of eaU. of the parties, or to a common position flowing from a common destiny or any other valid and legitimate reason.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“These are all matters of grave concern to the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, and to all peace and justice-loving peoples and Governments genuinely interested in the strengthening of international security. 237. As a small country belonging to the underdeveloped world, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania has every reason to feel deeply the necessity to maintain peace, stability and harmony among peoples. This profound reality is the reason why we chose, as the basis for our foreign policy, nonalignment as defined by the Mauritanian People's Party and applied by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. 238.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“An unjust war continues to rage in VietNam, Cambodia and Laos, imposing great suffering and consider* able material loss on the peoples of Indo-China whose crime is a wish to enjoy their legitimate right freely to choose their own destiny. 234. The restoration of the lawful rights of one of the greatest Powers of our times and a founder Member of the United Nations is becoming an absolute necessity if we wish to arrive at real international detente and to put an end to 1 the inhuman sufferings endured by the peoples of Indo-China for over 20 years. 235. At the socioeconomic level, the dangerous imbalance created by the widening gap which divides the world into wealthy countries and underdeveloped countries continues to grow, 236.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Senseless colonial wars are still being waged in various parts of Africa and Asia continents chosen by international imperialism as sites for conducting power struggle and for creating hotbeds of war. 231. Southern Africa is, for the most part, bowed under the threat imposed by a coalition of selfish and contemptible interests which join the proponents of apartheid in Pretoria and Salisbury with the decadent colonialists of Portugal. 232. The Zionist troops, which enjoy unconcealed benevolence in certain quarters, continue to occupy with impunity vast territories belonging to countries that are the victims of cowardly aggression, indignantly condemned by all those who, in the interest of peace and harmony among peoples, wish to see the United Nations survive. 233.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“My delegation also wishes to pay a warm tribute to Mr. Edvard Hambro for the dedication and exceptional ability with which he conducted the proceedings of the General Assembly at its twenty-fifth session. 229. We should also like to take this opportunity of extending a warm welcome and hearty congratulations to the States of Bahrain, Qatar and Bhutan which have just been admitted to membership in our Organization. We are sure that these countries will make a positive contribution to the strengthening of peace and to understanding among peoples. 230. The twenty-sixth session of the General Assembly is meeting at a time when grave conflicts continue to threaten international peace and security.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“227. Mr. President, I should like to express the satisfaction of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania at the mark of confidence and admiration displayed by the whole membership of the United Nations in entrusting to you the presidency of the twenty-sixth session of the General Assembly. Such in honor is, above all, a deserved tribute to your outstanding qualities, which are well known to all those who have had the privilege to appreciate your talents and qualities as a statesman. Your election to this high office also testifies to the deep respect that the international community feels for your country, for the people of Indonesia, and for its distinguished leaders. My delegation wishes to take this opportunity of extending to you its warmest congratulations and assuring you of its full and unstinting cooperation. 228.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“In this year which has seen man accomplish the incredible feat of walking on the moon, in this year of the tenth anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, we express the sincere wish that every Member State shall work to ensure respect for the principles enshrined in the Charter and for the implementation of decisions taken by our Organization. The somewhat waning confidence of the peoples of the world in this Organization will thus flourish once more for the greater well-being of mankind.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The admirable way in which the Secretary-General, His Excellency U Thant, discharges his exalted and difficult duties in the many and diverse fields of United Nations activities is earning him the esteem and gratitude of all peoples. The Mauritanian delegation would like once again to assure him of the active support and the admiration of the people and Government of Mauritania. 208. The thought of these conflicts and of these political and economic difficulties which sometimes darken the international horizon should not, however, make us forget the positive role played by our Organization in the restoration and maintenance of peace in the world. 209.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“For the African continent, the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania see in the union of countries around common objectives a powerful means to bring about rapid progress in their economic growth. We therefore consider useful all groupings at the level of subregions, regions and whole continents. Such unions, through the markets they form and the opportunity they afford to Member States of harmonizing their development plans, provide an appropriate and useful framework the creation of which should be encouraged by the United Nations. Such activities fit in perfectly with the work of social and economic development performed by the Organization. 207.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Mauritania accordingly believes that the countries of the third world must not slip into the easy-going and dangerous attitude of expecting everything from outside assistance. Indeed, the industrialized countries, in their own long-term interests and in the interests of mankind as a whole, must organize and develop a genuine international economic co-operation that can be a factor for peace and understanding among peoples and constitute a powerful element in the genuine implementation of human rights for all men everywhere. But, as we have already said, such co-operation must be paralleled by our own awareness, efforts and sacrifices. 206.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“It has often been pointed out from this rostrum that over $200,000 million is spent each year on armaments, whereas the transfer of 7 capital from the wealthy to the poor countries amounts only to about $10,000 million. This is a disgraceful situation that should not be countenanced in our century. 205. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is convinced that no country will really be able to surmount under-development without a determined awareness of the very real, indeed gigantic, efforts and sacrifices required of every nation and person. It is for this reason that we wish to say from this rostrum how deeply conscious we are of the need for bilateral and multilateral systems, but at the same time how aware we are that we must rely primarily upon ourselves before relying upon others.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The disappointing results of the second session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the failure of the first United Nations Development Decade testify to the absence of any political will to take the necessary measures to bring about a genuine international economic co-operation in the interests of all Member States. Through the fluctuations in the prices of raw materials and the constant increases in the prices of manufactured goods, the already scandalous gap between the industrialized countries and the others is constantly widening. The Organization must redouble its efforts to encourage competition among the greatest Powers in the important and inspiring field of peaceful scientific research devoted to the improvement of man’s lot.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“It is for this reason that the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania wishes to reaffirm its belief that the legitimate rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations must be restored without further delay. My delegation rejects the “two Chinas” theory that some seek to uphold in this Organization. 203. My delegation, in addressing this Assembly, cannot fail to mention the concern it feels over the grave economic and social problems that afflict the developing countries. It is a matter for regret that in this matter, so vital to the improvement of dealings among peoples and nations, the co-operation of the wealthy countries should be so sorely lacking. 204.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Here again, despite the efforts made by some Member States, the absence of the People’s Republic of China from the Organization is a fundamental obstacle to any attempt to achieve substantial progress in the implementation of genuine disarmament measures. Moreover, the People’s Republic of China, a thermonuclear Power with a population of over 700 million inhabitants, has gained for itself a place of the first magnitude on the international scene. This illustrates — if any illustration is required—how unreasonable and dangerous it is to keep that great Power outside the Organization, in flagrant violation of the principle of universality enshrined in our Charter. 202.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“What real impact can the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons have on nuclear disarmament so long as the People’s Republic of China is not a party to it? The Mauritanian delegation welcomes the measures suggested by the Soviet Union and the other socialist countries for Strengthening international security, such as the draft appeal [4/7654] proposed for adoption by the General Assembly and the draft convention on the prohibition of the development, production and stockpiling of chemical and bacteriological (biological) weapons and on the destruction of such weapons, submitted for consideration by Members of this Organization.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The considerable sums spent on armaments make dangerous inroads into the limited resources available to the developing countries for the investments necessary to their economic and social development. Further, the balance of terror in which the world is now living should be replaced by a genuine relaxation of international tensions conducive to improved standards of international co-operation. The Mauritanian delegation accordingly extends its full support to all international efforts aimed at achieving a real general and complete disarmament. 201. The people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania do not, however, understand how anyone can envisage genuine progress with disarmament in the absence of a country of over 700 million people which has become a nuclear Power.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania consider that the Organization has a duty to prevent the continued use of the United Nations flag to disguise the presence of foreign occupation forces in Korea. For peace to be restored in that troubled area it is necessary that the Korean people be allowed to choose their own destiny freely without foreign interference. 200. The problem of disarmament is urgent; this is obvious to all Members of the Organization. The constant increase both in quantity and in effectiveness of weapons of mass destruction looms as a danger threatening not only the development but even the survival of mankind.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The forces of peace throughout the world and in the United States itself must continue their struggle to restore peace to Viet-Nam. That peace will only come when the United States occupation forces are completely withdrawn from the country and the parties accept the 10 point plan of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Viet-Nam. One thing is certain, however: the just cause of those who are fighting imperialism in Viet-Nam will surely prevail. 199. Similarly, the cessation of all foreign interference in the affairs of Korea is an important condition for the maintenance of peace both in South-East Asia and throughout the world.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The announcement concerning the cessation of the bombing of North Viet-Nam, coinciding with the convening of the Paris Conference, gave rise to hopes which may well be now shattered by the hostile operations conducted by the United States forces in Viet-Nam, combined with the failure of the Paris negotiations to make any real progress. Like many other countries, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania considers that it would be both unrealistic and unreasonable to try to take away from Viet-Nam, at the conference table, that for which its heroic people have made such heavy sacrifices during a war that has lasted for over 20 years. 197. The Mauritanian people, its Party and Government wish once more to reaffirm their admiration and their support for that valiant people. 198.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“To these fighters for freedom the people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania will give all the moral and material assistance within their means. 195. It is urgent to understand that, unless the relevant decisions of the Security Council are speedily implemented without any changes in the borders as they existed before 5 June 1967, the Organization will lose all possibility of controlling the explosive situation at present prevailing in that area and forfeit at the same time the confidence of those peoples, the very source of its authority. 196. The extremely dangerous situation existing in the Middle East must not cause us to forget the heroic struggle which the people of Viet-Nam are waging with such determination and success to ensure respect for their sacred right freely to choose their own destiny.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The burning of the Al Aqsa Mosque, which has aroused the indignation of nearly all peoples throughout the world and the responsibility for which rests squarely on the shoulders of the Zionist occupation authorities, has reminded the world of the grievous threat to the Holy Places of Islam, Christianity and Judaism which is inherent in the illegal and totally invalid decision taken by the Zionist authorities regarding the annexation of the Arab part of the City of Jerusalem. 194. The people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania salute with admiration the heroic resistance which the population of the occupied territories is offering to the Zionist oppressors. The legitimate struggle for liberation of the Palestinian people to recover its usurped homeland enjoys the active support of all freedom- and justice-loving peoples.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“Indeed, it would be most detrimental to the authority of this Organization and to the maintenance of peace if the goodwill thus shown by a whole continent were to be ignored. 193. In the Middle East the Zionist authorities of Tel Aviv continue to trample underfoot the fundamental principles of the Charter and the decisions of the Organization. Their forces continue to enjoy the fruits of their cowardly aggression. Large parts of the territory of the United Arab Republic, the Syrian Arab Republic and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan continue to suffer under a barbarous military occupation.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“The grave responsibility resting on the United Kingdom in Zimbabwe can in no way be reduced by the sinister and illegal decisions taken by Smith and the band of usurpers which he leads. The people and Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania wish once again to reaffirm their whole-hearted solidarity with all those fighting for freedom in the dire struggle for the liberation of the African man in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. 192. The contents of the Lusaka Manifesto presented by His Excellency Hajj Ahmad Ahidjo, President of the the Federal Republic of the Cameroon and now President of the Organization of African Unity, must be carefully considered by every Member of the United Nations.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“We should like to believe that in this year, when we are preparing to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, all Member States of this Organization will bring their whole weight to bear on the Lisbon authorities, so as to convert into deeds the decisions whereby the Organization has unambiguously recognized the inalienable right of the populations under the Portuguese colonial yoke to self-determination and independence. 191. The United Nations has considered year after year the intolerable conditions imposed by the racist apartheid authorities upon millions of Africans in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)