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first: 1986-09-24
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“Therefore, my country has welcomed the outcome of the Palestinian-lsraeli negotiations which culminated in the signing of the Cairo Agreement on the implementation of self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho. This Agreement is now being implemented, the Palestinian Authority is now a concrete reality and is exercising its different functions in such areas as education, health, taxation, tourism and social affairs. There are other functions stipulated in the Agreement which, we hope, will be exercised at the earliest possible time, by the Palestinian Authority. The expansion of the competence of the Palestinian Authority to other Palestinian areas in the West Bank will undoubtedly strengthen the peace process and contribute positively to security and stability in the area.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“And last but not least, we note with satisfaction the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Latin America and the unprecedented tendency of its peoples to opt for peace, development, and social and economic betterment in their countries. We have to cover a lot of ground before we achieve the building of the world envisaged by the Charter of this Organization. The prevailing climate of concord affords us an opportunity to enable this Organization to face up to the challenges and unresolved problems and to address such problems in the light of the new realities. My country views with satisfaction the steps that have been achieved so far on the Palestinian-lsraeli track. We have always called for a just, lasting and peaceful solution to the situation between the Arabs and Israel through direct negotiations.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“That historic event could not have taken place were it not for the courageous policies of both President Mandela and Vice President de Klerk in their approach to power-sharing based on equality. Thanks to the positive steps taken and the wise policies pursued by President Mandela in forming a National Coalition government that embraces various political parties, South Africa has been able to resume its rightful place in this Assembly, and can now play its natural role in regional and international forums. In Mozambique, the peace process is making significant progress. Moreover, we are witnessing an increasing normalization of relations amongst Asian 16 countries. We also witness more integration and interdependence in the economic relations in Europe and in North America.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Our Arab region is currently witnessing radical and important changes where hatred and animosities between the Arabs and Israel are slowly vanishing and giving place to a new climate of understanding, dialogue and coexistence. We are totally convinced that there is no alternative means by which the Arabs and Israel may resolve their differences other than negotiation. While some promising and positive results have been achieved, we are still at the beginning of a long process and we have a long way to go towards resolving deep-seated differences. We therefore appeal to the international community to continue to lend its support to the efforts aimed at bringing peace and security to the region. In South Africa, my country has participated with many other countries of the world in the inauguration ceremony of President Nelson Mandela.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Insanally, the Permanent Representative of the friendly country of Guyana, for the exemplary manner in which he presided over the work of the previous session of the General Assembly. Furthermore, on behalf of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman, I should like to pay special tribute to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his dedicated and continued efforts aimed at resolving complicated conflicts by peaceful means. This forty-ninth session is being held amid increasing prospects for and optimism about the creation of a world in which atmosphere of peace, interdependence and peaceful settlement of disputes will prevail.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Mr. President, please allow me at the outset to congratulate you on your assumption of the Presidency of the forty-ninth session of the General Assembly. Your unanimous election to this high office attests to the respect accorded by the international community to your friendly country, Côte d’Ivoire. We are confident, in view of your qualifications credentials and diplomatic skills, that you will steer the work of this session to a successful conclusion which will further the noble causes and principles of the United Nations, which are aimed at bringing peace and prosperity to the world. I would like to assure you of my delegation’s cooperation with your endeavours to achieve this common goal. I should like also to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to His Excellency Samuel R.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Finally, it must be said that despite all this, we should tip the scales in favour of optimism regarding the prospects of building a new world of peace, brotherhood and prosperity. Regardless of the many hotbeds of regional and ethnic conflicts, we are confident that our constructive discussions at this session and at all levels will ensure the emergence of a better world in the coming century that will be free of all the tragic negative residues of the past. Our best guarantee that it will be so is that our common future will depend on positive cooperation between all countries in the interests of international stability and prosperity under the rule of law and in consonance with the behests of justice and sagacity.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We hope that the developed countries will realize the importance of allowing the developing countries to revitalize their economies so that the economic order may regain the balance between the supply side upon which the economies of the industrialized countries depend and the demand side which constitutes the basis of the economic growth of the Third World countries. We are concerned that if the developed countries are not fully responsive to and supportive of the essential requirements of economic recovery in the Third World countries, the present world economic situation will ultimately lead to a cancerous recession that will affect the whole world and lead to disastrously negative consequences.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Without operational and effective economic plans for the implementation of, and the relevant special procedures for, the environment conservation programme, the prospects of success for our efforts will be meagre indeed. As in other areas, the differing levels of economic development from one country to the other lie behind environmental problems. We believe that the prevailing chronic recession in the world has not made it feasible to re- examine and redefine our economic priorities. However, there is a pressing and urgent need for such re-examination to be carried out against the backdrop of the environmental and economic challenges now facing us. The recession that now plagues the industrialized countries has resulted from the deterioration of growth rates in the Third World countries.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“While we continue to focus on our youth, we also work simultaneously and enthusiastically to conserve the environment in order to ensure a healthy and better place for the next generation. In this regard, I should like to inform the General Assembly that my country has recently become part of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. This is in line with our conviction that the international agreements on the environment and our commitment to such agreements are the right way to protect this planet and its resources. The environment, on which survival on this planet depends, is still beset by pollution and the exhaustion of essential resources. Such a situation undermines the prosperity of the inhabitants of the planet.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Moreover, the Sultanate of Oman occupied the first place among Middle Eastern and North African countries in the provision of vaccinations against measles. In the field of education, 91 per cent of our five- year-old children are attending elementary school, a statistic which exceeds regional and international averages. We shall continue to improve on these achievements through the fruitful cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the organs of the United Nations, especially UNICEF, in the field of health programmes that would ensure children’s welfare and development to our satisfaction. We view such efforts as good examples of how international cooperation can be seen to bring positive and beneficial results to our communities. We shall endeavour to achieve even better results in this area.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“For this reason, my country, based on its demographic profile, has given priority to the promotion of youth programs in its developmental, social and economic plans. We look forward to cooperating with other States through the United Nations in pursuing activities particularly aimed at the welfare of the youth of our communities. In this context, I am delighted to highlight the September 1993 report of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) which describes the achievements of countries in the spheres of health and welfare of children. The report states that the Sultanate of Oman ranked first among Middle Eastern and North African countries and second world wide in the reduction of the child mortality rate for under fives.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“I should like to assure our supporters and all Member States that from the very beginning of its membership, the Sultanate of Oman will do its utmost to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the United Nations, particularly in the area of establishing and maintaining peace. With the desire for membership in the Security Council comes a strong awareness of the special responsibilities entrusted to the members of the Council. We commit Forty-eighth session - 8 October l993 7 ourselves to work collectively to achieve the effectiveness required for the implementation of the Security Council’s resolutions and the success of the Secretary-General’s efforts. The Sultanate of Oman feels special responsibility towards its youth and their future, as they are the future generation that will work to maintain the new world order.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We call upon the world to take collective action towards alleviating poverty and hunger, which are the two main sources of regional tensions and political upheavals. Allow me to take this opportunity to convey, on behalf of my Government, my sincere appreciation to the members of the Asian Group for their support and endorsement of the candidature of the Sultanate of Oman for membership in the Security Council during the period of 1994-1995. By the same token, my heartfelt gratitude goes to those countries and other groups which supported the candidature of my country.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“For instance, in cooperation with large international institutions, the Sultanate of Oman has been involved in petrol resources development projects in Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation with the aim, inter alia, of assisting in the development and improvement of the economies of these countries which we believe could ultimately lead to greater general security and stability. The Sultanate of Oman believes that the increasingly interdependent nature of the world economy is a major development in the post cold war era. We shall, therefore, work with our neighbours and partners to promote mutual economic prosperity. Our initiative towards building a strategic pipeline to transfer natural gas to the peninsula of the Indian subcontinent aims at fostering the economic growth of fraternal countries in that region.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Such re-examination should be guided primarily by the principles of free-market mechanisms and oriented towards freeing the potential of third-world countries to acquire advanced technology in order for those countries to be able to develop their resources and market their products without any economic barriers or restrictions. This, in our view, will help consolidate the world economic order and contribute to the world economic recovery from the recession that is currently wreaking havoc on the economies of the developed countries. Cognizant of the growing interdependence and globalization of the world economy, the Sultanate of Oman contributes vigorously in this direction.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“It is therefore most important to establish a mechanism that would coordinate the efforts of the United Nations and the regional organizations in addressing such problems and crises. We, as members of this international Organization, are enthusiastic and eager to develop the current mechanisms of the United Nations so that the Organization may be able to continue to play an essential and dynamic role in the world of tomorrow that should be built on the principles of dialogue and cooperation between countries and regional economic groups. Economic development and scientific progress will be principal features of that future world. Hence the pressing need for re-examining the economic structures of the various regimes that existed during the cold war era.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Some of those problems, as well as many others, are left-overs from the cold war conflicts. They persist in various forms and put a heavy burden on the United Nations and its organs. As I said earlier, this international Organization, with its present capabilities, cannot shoulder its responsibilities as vigorously as it should if it is to achieve full success in restoring stability whenever one of those problems explodes. Therefore, we believe that the United Nations should concentrate on issues of a humanitarian nature which attract a measure of regional and international consensus that would support United Nations action. It must be realized that if the United Nations goes on taking it upon itself to address the world’s problems all in one go, it will squander its capabilities and will risk failure.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Although Europe is making efforts to steer the warring factions towards reconciliation, the fact that Europe has failed to take a decisive stand on the basis of justice and equality has made the continuing tragedy of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina doubly dangerous as its persistence may very well encourage the forces of evil and oppression in other parts of the world to take heart and follow in the footsteps of the aggressors in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a matter of fact, we are beginning to witness examples of such behaviour, in the strife between Azerbaijan and Armenia, in the continuing plight of Georgia, in the explosive situation in Tajikistan, and in the continuing civil war in Angola and in many other war-stricken areas, hotbeds of tension which may explode at any moment and threaten world peace and security.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“On the European continent, the international community continues to witness another serious and highly sensitive problem, namely the situation in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. There is no doubt that it is the European 6 General Assembly - Forty-eighth session countries that bear the responsibility of addressing the humanitarian, political, security and economic aspects of this problem. The principles of human rights, justice and equality have always been the lofty ideals that civilized Europe preached and called upon the world to adhere to. Paradoxically, the world has yet to see those lofty principles being put into practice and translated into measures that would rescue the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina from their agony and from injustice and persecution.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The Middle-East region is not the only part of the world where optimism is diluted by fear. In many other parts of the world, the United Nations is deploying efforts that aim at tipping the scales in favour of optimism against anxiety and fear. In this context, while we value the United Nations efforts in Somalia, we believe that such efforts should be based on concordance between the United Nations and the different Somali factions. The success of the United Nations operations in Somalia depends on the cooperation that can be achieved between the United Nations and the Somali factions. The restoration of peace and stability cannot be achieved unless all Somali factions commit themselves to cooperate effectively with the United Nations in addressing the problems and difficulties that face the Somali people.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In order for the new dawn of peace which has just emerged with the signature of the historic agreement between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel to continue, develop and become a reality, the international community has assisted in rehabilitating the countries that suffered from the war situation which, until recently, prevailed in the region. In this context, while we pay special attention to supporting the Palestinian people’s progress to self-determination, we must also bear in mind the urgent need of the Lebanese people for assistance and help them rebuild their economic and social infrastructures. Whatever assistance the international community can offer by way of economic and administrative support will provide the foundation for hope in a future of peace.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We are very pleased to welcome this accord and look forward to a comprehensive peace agreement that would guarantee the mutual interests, rights and benefits of all parties on the basis of the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 425 (1978) and the principle of land for peace. Thus, we call upon all States Members of the United Nations to support this process. We look forward to any positive contribution to any role played by the United Nations in making the peace we hope for. Regional cooperation in the area of economic and social development will always be an indispensable prerequisite of any new order in the Middle-East region.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“However, we should not be over-optimistic. The residues of bitter conflict are there, and unless the peoples and States of the Middle East are fully taken care of, those residues will constitute real obstacles which will make difficult the achievement of the goal we all aspire after. The leaders of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples have shouldered their responsibilities and have done what was expected of them. Now it is the responsibility of all States of the world to maintain and preserve this achievement. It is not enough to extend congratulations to those leaders or to give them our moral support. The United Nations must take positive complementary steps towards sponsoring projects from which they could benefit economically and socially. My country has voiced its support for this agreement between Israel and Palestine.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The march towards peace between the two peoples of Palestine and Israel has just begun. The first important step has been taken towards the comprehensive solution for which we have long waited. The United Nations which, together with all its organs, played a prominent role in the Arab-Israeli conflict should feel a sense of satisfaction at what has been achieved. However, much work lies ahead for the United Nations and its organs in pursuing and preserving this historic agreement that will benefit not only the people of the Middle East, but the entire world as well. It is high time the Palestinian people put behind them their long-drawn-out suffering and looked forward to economic and social development under the new world order. The Palestinian-Israeli agreement has paved the way towards other agreements between the Arabs and Israel.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“There is no doubt that, the success of the United Nations depends on the coordinated efforts of Member States in addressing the outstanding issues and crises which must be solved collectively in the cause of building our new world order. There is an urgent need for the organs of the United Nations to provide positive conditions and effective mechanisms before the United Nations is required to deal with any regional or international crisis. We are convinced that no matter how far apart the positions of the parties to any conflict are, they will not reject intervention by the United Nations if the intervention is timely and appropriate. In any case, the tasks of the United Nations should be exclusively in the areas of achieving peace and providing humanitarian assistance.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“As Members of the United Nations, we must engage in positive talks and negotiations with the purpose of settling international problems. This forty-eighth session of the General Assembly is held under circumstances that should encourage us to establish a set of advanced rules that would govern international relations. This we should do by taking advantage of the newly acquired capability of the United Nations to enforce the rule of the law in peacemaking and peace-keeping the world over. We are confident that our Organization, which shoulders a heavy burden of serious Forty-eighth session - 8 October l993 5 responsibility will be able to rise to the challenges that face it, so long as the international community continues to be committed to and redoubles its efforts in supporting the United Nations and the principles it stands for.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“These countries joined the United Nations after they had gained their independence through the long and painful struggle of their peoples during the cold war and the period that was overshadowed by conflict between the great Powers. Today, in the post-cold-war world, we see positive political developments taking place. In addition to the emergence of several sovereign nations, we have seen great political developments which give us renewed hope that a new world will be established on the basis of brotherhood and cooperation instead of conflict and bloodshed, a world in which wounds are healed. Our presence here underscores our conviction that the General Assembly is the unique international forum for discussing and exchanging views among all Member States, regardless of their size or strength.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In this context, our country welcomes the admission of Eritrea to the membership of the United Nations after its accession to independence through its people’s decades-long struggle. Eritrea is a country with which we have cultural and historical ties and with which we share aspirations after stability and peace. My country also welcomes the admission of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic as Members of the international organization and commends them for having settled their political problems peacefully and avoided conflicts, bloodshed and suffering. We also welcome the admission of the Republic of Macedonia, Andorra and Monaco to our Organization. We are confident that the enlargement of our international family will give us more strength and confidence in undertaking further innovative international cooperation.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In particular, I wish to refer to paragraphs 353 to 366 regarding the situation between Iraq and Kuwait. We highly commend the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his great efforts, and we shall be looking forward to contributing, with all Member States, in achieving a unified stand that will ultimately lead to an integrated approach of coordination, understanding and cooperation towards the advancement of our goals of development, peace and stability. This session is convened at a time when the hopes and expectations of all peoples are geared towards a new phase of constructive international cooperation between the Members of the United Nations, whose number has been increasing annually.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“On behalf of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman, allow me at the outset to convey to your Excellency our sincere congratulations and to express our pleasure on your election as President of the forty-eighth session of the General Assembly. I am confident that thanks to your well-known competence and diplomatic skills, our deliberations will reach a successful and meaningful conclusion. Permit me also to take this opportunity to extend profound gratitude and appreciation to your predecessor, Mr. Stoyan Ganev, for the exemplary manner in which he steered the work of the forty-seventh session. At this point, I feel it is important to refer to the Secretary-General’s comprehensive report (A/48/1) issued in September 1993, which dealt with the activities of the United Nations and the issues and concerns on its agenda.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“With renewed optimism, my country shares the hope of the international community that the forty-seventh session of the General Assembly will be able to deal successfully with residual situations involving negative and anachronistic elements that are out of step with the thrust of the new world order, and thus usher in a new phase of cooperation and peaceful coexistence between all the States and peoples of the world.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The number of peace-keeping operations undertaken by the United Nations over the past four years equals that of all such operations, during the last four decades of the Organization's history. This clearly indicates that whenever genuine political will exists on the part of the parties to any conflict, it becomes possible to find a solution or at least to accelerate the process of finding a solution that may lead to reconciliation.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Hence the opportunity for us all to work together in laying the foundations of the cooperation and interdependence which we still lack in the fields of development and international economic cooperation. The polarizations and armed conflicts which used to be the hallmark of past decades had prevented the United Nations from achieving its designated goal: a more secure and peaceful world. However, recent developments have shown how successful the United Nations can be in dealing with and finding solutions to chronic and complex issues if its endeavours enjoy the support of Member States, as is the case, for example, with regard to the Organization's peace-keeping operations.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The eradication of poverty, the resolution of problems that stand in the way of progress, such as indebtedness and the deterioration of commodity prices, the reversing of the net flow of resources from the South to the North, and the transfer of technology, should all become part and parcel of the policies aimed at the maintenance of peace assigned to the United Nations. The new realities of international relations should be the source of inspiration to us to reactivate international cooperation in the field of development. The end of ideological conflicts has increased the importance of this joint responsibility and the need for joint action.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We feel that this agreement should be an incentive to make more determined efforts to free the world of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction and, thereby, achieve the goal of complete and general disarmament, which is indispensable for world peace and security. By the same token, the adoption of the global Convention on chemical weapons is a significant step in the right direction. The United Nations has clearly achieved impressive successes in dealing with questions of peace and security. However, peace is not merely the absence of war, or the simple relaxation of tension between East and West. Peace cannot be achieved in its more comprehensive sense without a multilateral transformation of the world economy.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The adoption by the Conference of a set of the 27 principles concerned with environmentally sound development, in the Rio Declaration, and the signing by more than 150 States of the Conventions on biological diversity and climate change represent a step in the right direction towards the harmonization of development and the environment. My country urges the international community to support and implement the Conventions and decisions of the Conference, especially those which relate to helping the developing countries overcome their environmental problems, by way of consolidating the spirit of world partnership with the purpose of saving the planet. In the field of disarmament, we commend the agreement between the United States of America and the Russian Federation to reduce their strategic weapons to one third of their present levels.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Last June, the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, hosted an unprecedented international gathering that sought to realize a common dream, a common cause that knows no boundaries: that of preserving a sound and sustainable environment in the interests of all mankind. Although they fell short of expectations, the results of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) have succeeded in endorsing an important principle: that of the commensurate and just participation of States in the protection of the environment and the preservation of the ecosystem.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The international community witnessed, at the end of last year, the most important historical event in the international arena since the end of the Second World War, namely the emergence of the republics of the former Soviet Union as sovereign States, which immediately received the official recognition of all countries, including my own. As Oman's policy is to build bridges of friendship with all States of the world, we have recognized those independent States and proffered the hand of friendship and cooperation to them. Those republics have proved that the human spirit is invincible, and today, as they take their first steps on a new road, it is incumbent upon the international community to support and assist them in the interests of a new world order based on international stability and security.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We look forward to a more comprehensive and effective role that would put an end to the fratricidal hostilities that are the source of these tragedies. Failing this, the people's suffering will continue for a long time and could threaten peace and security. Positive indicators in connection with the situation in South Africa bode well for finding a solution that would be acceptable to all the parties concerned and that would enable the black majority to participate in government on a democratic basis. In this regard, we emphasize the importance of the United Nations role in bringing closer the views of the parties concerned in South Africa and in helping them to sit at the negotiating table with the aim of finding solutions that may be acceptable to all.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Examples of this is what is happening in the sister State of Somalia and in the former Yugoslavia. These racial conflicts and disputes have led to the emergence of a large number of displaced persons who are subjected to the worst kinds of starvation and displacement. While we commend the role of the United Nations in alleviating the suffering of these peoples, whether in Somalia or in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, we note that that role has been limited to dealing with these problems from a purely humanitarian point of view. If the United Nations role remains within those limits, such situations will persist. Dealing with such tragedies, in our view, requires a much wider role, more efforts and a drive to force the warring political factions in Somalia to move towards reconciliation.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“After a protracted bitter struggle, the Afghan people, with God's help, has managed to assume control over its country. The Sultanate of Oman did recognize the Government of the Mujahideen, and has welcomed the assumption by the Mujahideen Council to power in Afghanistan. My country is confident that the new Government in Afghanistan will cope with the new challenges which face it judiciously and competently. We hope that the international community will hasten to assist the new Afghan Government to heal the wounds and to close the book on the past in order to build a future of security, stability and prosperity for Afghanistan. The hotbeds of conflict and the regional and domestic disputes based on race and narrow political outlooks still plague some States and impose an additional burden on the international Organization.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“My country, through its membership in the Gulf Cooperation Council, together with its sisters on the Council, appreciates the outstanding role of the European community in articulating the orientations of the new world order in the context of the significant role played by the Community in preserving stability and security and promoting development in the world. The two groups, the GCC and the EEC have stressed the need to promote the peace process in the Middle East, have called upon the international community to help alleviate the suffering of the Arabs in the occupied territories and have shown readiness to participate in the reconstruction of Lebanon and reactivate the Arab-European dialogue in recognition of the close links between the security of the Middle East and the security of Europe.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Therefore, we call upon all parties to exert more efforts and show more patience and flexibility in order to achieve the permanent and lasting peace to which the peoples of the region have long aspired. The Middle East region has witnessed other developments that give rise to satisfaction and optimism. The Government of Lebanon has taken new positive steps to extend its sovereignty over the territory of Lebanon by way of implementing the Taif agreement. In this regard, my country once again reiterates its call for the implementation of Security Council resolution 425 (1978), which calls for the withdrawal of Israel from the Lebanese territories that it occupies.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“My country has also participated in the multilateral negotiations of the Conference and the Working Groups thereof, out of its belief in the importance of supporting direct negotiations, which are the basis and essence of the Conference as a means of contributing to the achievement of regional security, cooperation and confidence-building among States in the region and thereby contributing to the safeguarding of the interests of all parties. The recent developments witnessed by the region, in addition to what has been achieved in the sixth round of the Arab-Israeli talks and the multilateral negotiations held recently in Washington and Moscow, have created circumstances that are more favourable than ever for the achievement of a permanent and just solution that would bring peace to the area.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Peace and stability in this important and delicate region cannot be achieved without finding a solution to this problem, which is the crux of the Arab-Israeli conflict. My country supports the sincere efforts being made to find a lasting, just and peaceful solution, which would take into account the interests of all parties in the region on the basis of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and the principle of land-for-peace. Proceeding from this, my country has participated in the International Peace Conference on the Middle East sponsored by the United States of America and the Russian Federation.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The Sultanate of Oman is gravely concerned over the prospects of negative developments in this situation. Proceeding from our belief in the principles of the Charter of the United Nations regarding the respect for sovereignty of States, non-interference in the internal affairs of others and peaceful settlement of disputes, we have confirmed the rights of the United Arab Emirates in this regard, as did the other Arab States and now call upon the Islamic Republic of Iran, with whom we have friendly ties and mutual interests, to settle this dispute by peaceful means in a manner that would guarantee the rights and common interests of the States in the Gulf Cooperation Council. The problem of Palestine has been the major factor underlying the tragedies and wars witnessed by the peoples of the Middle East region.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Hence, we, in the Sultanate of Oman, proceeding from our keen interest in encouraging the factors of stability in the region, and seeking the security to which we all aspire, feel that it is high time efforts of all States in the region, without exception, were devoted to prepare for a new phase of understanding and fraternity. This will be achieved only through a sincere examination and analysis of what has happened and sincere efforts to overcome the effects of the past and heal its many wounds. At the beginning of this month, the United Arab Emirates announced that efforts they had exerted vis-a-vis the Islamic Republic of Iran this year have failed. The aim was to achieve an amicable understanding regarding Oman's sovereign rights over three islands in the Gulf: Abu Moussa, Greater Tanb and Smaller Tanb.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The Gulf, in view of its God-given strategic, economic and cultural importance, has always been the focus of the attention of numerous States. Over the past decade and at the outset of the present one, the region has been exposed to grave security and environmental dangers, from the eruption of the Iran-Iraq war to the tragedy of the Iraqi occupation of the sister State of Kuwait. Thanks to God and to the solidarity of the international community, we have been able to overcome these tribulations. However, the remnants of regional disputes and residues of traditional hatreds have the ability to contribute to the instability of the region.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“It is encouraging to note that the universality of the United Nations is being enhanced day after day. Since the last session of the General Assembly, thirteen more States have acceded to the membership of the Organization, namely Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Moldova, San Marino, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Georgia. We welcome the admission of these 13 States to our Organization for, in addition to its significance for the principle of the universality of the Organization, they will no doubt enrich our debates with valuable insights and views. My country welcomes these new Members to the United Nations and wishes them and their peoples every progress and prosperity.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)