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Prince Saud AL-FAISAL

lines on the record: 266
first: 1975-09-24
most recent: 2006-09-24
sittings or episodes: 10
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“The Government of the custodian of the two holy mosques strongly believes that the Middle East region - which has suffered a number of wars and armed conflicts and become a stockpiling and production area for a variety of weapons of mass destruction - is indeed the region which most needs to be free of such weapons. The Government of the custodian of the two holy mosques has expressed its support for all initiatives aimed at limiting the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East region. Today, with a new international order in the making, we are hopeful that the international economic issues will receive the attention they deserve from the international community.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Ha command, too, the courageous initiative revealed a few days ago by President George Bush which calls for deep cuts in the various types of nuclear weapons and which proposes further reductions in the most dangerous of those weapons. In compliance with its policy of pursuing all peace efforts, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and abided by its provisions. It has also declared in various international forums its support for the efforts to ban all chemical and biological weapons.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“At this point, we cannot but express our appreciation to, and our admiration of, the people of South Africa. We look forward to the day when the policy of apartheid and discrimination in South Africa will be fully abolished. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has supported and continues to support the efforts to control and limit the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the creation of nuclear-weapon-free zones in any place on earth. We must note with satisfaction the important and successful steps recently taken by the Governments of the United States of America and the Soviet Union which culminated in the conclusion of an historic Treaty limiting strategic nuclear weapons.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We wish to take this opportunity to express our satisfaction at the joint decision of the Governments of the United States of America and of the Soviet Union to stop arms supplies to Afghanistan, and at their desire to achieve a final solution to the Afghan problem that will guarantee the return of peace to that long-suffering country, whose people have made enormous sacrifices. He also fully appreciate the commendable efforts being made in this regard by the Secretary-General. The custodian of the two holy mosques underscored the support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for these efforts when he met the Secretary-General recently. The African continent has recently witnessed successive victories scored by the people of South Africa. A new era, in which the racial discrimination laws will certainly be dismantled, is being ushered in.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The Government of Saudi Arabia has constantly supported the struggle of the Afghani people, who deserve to enjoy stability under a Government of their own choosing - one that realises their aspirations for the preservation of sovereignty and territorial integrity. The government of the custodian of the two holy mosques hopes for a peaceful solution that satisfies these aspirations. We have previously commended the Afghan Mujahidin for their support for the Secretary-General's report.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“I refer to the progress made at the meetings of the reconciliation conference that was convened under the auspices of Hassan Goulide Aptidon, President of the Republic of Djibouti. The conference continued its deliberations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the auspices of the custodian of the two holy mosques. King Fahd bin Abdulaziz, resulted in a cease-fire agreement, and secured the commitment of all parties to the search for reconciliation and national unity. We are indeed hopeful that this will lead to full reconciliation and will eliminate all obstacles and overcome other difficulties in its path, for security and stability should return to the land of this sister country. The struggle of the Afghani people to preserve their beliefs, independence and sovereignty requires the attention of all of us.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We are pleased that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural meeting of this fund in the near future, and we welcome the participation in, and the contributions to, the reconstruction of Lebanon by all organisations as well as sisterly countries and industrialised nations. Since the beginning of the distressing events in Somalia the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, acting on its historic Islamic and national sense of responsibility and out of its commitment to the territorial integrity of that sister country, took the initiative of urging all parties there to come to the negotiating table and to solve their problems in a way that would preserve the unity, security and stability of Somalia, so that the country might resume its role in support of Islamic and Arab solidarity. There is cause for optimism that this crisis will be overcome.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Elias Hraoui, President of the Republic of Lebanon, in which he called upon the international community to ensure the full implementation of Security Council resolution 425 (1978) and in which he stressed his Government's determination to face up to the considerable challenges involved in restoring matters to their normal course. The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia joins the President of Lebanon in urging the international community to contribute in a positive manner to Lebanon's reconstruction efforts through the international fund for the assistance of Lebanon.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“It is only natural that we should choose the path of peace, for we are a nation urged by its religion to call for, and to heed the call for, peace, in total compliance with the order of God Almighty: "Should they lean toward peace then you must lean toward it, and you must trust in God." As we see successive indications that the new international order is indeed emerging, we follow with great interest and admiration the achievements of the Government of Lebanon. We support the successful steps taken by that Government to implement the provisions of the national reconciliation agreement concluded in the Taif conference, especially those pertaining to its role, through its own forces, in re-instituting the authority of the State of Lebanon over the entire Lebanese territory. We also followed with great interest the speech of Mr.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“It is indeed our hope that the will for peace will prevail and that the international community will apply to the Palestinian question the same principles as it applied to the Gulf crisis that arose when Iraq invaded Kuwait, so that international legality may be firmly established, and the principles of justice, freedom and the right of peoples to self determination strongly upheld. The Arabs have chosen the road to peace. Within this framework, we welcome the declaration Issued by the Palestinian national Council in its last session, which confirms this orientation towards peace. Today we are at an historic crossroads.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Within this framework, the Government of the custodian of the two holy mosques offers its full support for the efforts of President George Bush of the United States of America - brought to fruition by Secretary of State James Baker - to have an international conference convened with a view to achieving durable and equitable peace in the Middle East and resolving the Palestinian question. It fully supports the convening of the peace conference with the aim of achieving these objectives. It also affirms that the building of Israeli settlements in the occupied Arab territories, including East Al-Quds and the Golan Heights, is a serious violation of international law and of United Nations resolutions, and is also a major obstacle to the efforts and attempts that are being made to achieve peace in the Middle East.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Today, there exists an historic opportunity for the launching of a peace process aimed at ending the Arab-Israeli conflict and achieving a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian question - a solution that conforms with United Nations resolutions and restores and consecrates the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people; a solution that institutes permanent principles for security and stability in the Middle East based on international legality and on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). There now exists a mechanism for achieving these goals - a peace conference, which is expected to be held In the near future.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“While stressing, especially in the wake of the tragedy which has befallen the Arab world, that it is unreasonable or unacceptable to base our decisions and actions on measures and standards other than those adopted by the world community, we therefore urge that all the issues of our region, especially the Palestinian question, which is the pivotal issue of the region, should benefit from these positive developments which are taking place in the international arena.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The Damascus Declaration is based on the principles of international law for the purpose of establishing friendly relations and peaceful coexistence, on the one hand, and bringing into reality the mutual desire to build real and serious cooperation and solidarity in political, economic, security and cultural fields, on the other. This effort was not an axis aimed against anyone. Rather, it represents a sincere call to reform the Arab order in accordance with these concepts within the framework of the Arab League. Our Arab region cannot alone remain unaffected by these new and fast-moving currents which are changing the patterns of relations between nations and peoples.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The Arab order has suffered a terrifying blow during the crisis of the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait. The overhaul of this order has become a necessity if it is to be able to prevent a recurrence of similar tragic events. It is in this context that the Arab countries that supported our international legality sought to establish a new Arab order which should be based on the spirit of brotherhood, solidarity and mutual interest. These concepts have been incorporated in the Damascus Declaration, which was adopted by the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Syrian Arab Republic and the member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“This should be accomplished on the basis of mutual respect and common interest. It was, therefore, only natural that our experience should affect the way matters have evolved in the region and serve as a catalyst for a promising future vision for us. It is no longer acceptable to allow the security of our region to remain subject to the whims of those who have expansionist and subversive hegemonistic ambitions or the gamblers who are ready to risk away not only the interests of their own people but also those of the whole region and the world at large. The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council have given much attention and careful consideration to the future security arrangements of their region based on self-reliance and cooperation with brotherly and friendly countries in matters that serve the security and stability objectives.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The new international order undoubtedly has its implications for international and regional relations as manifested in various political, security and economic fields. Our experience in the Gulf area proved that the threat to our security has, in fact, emanated from within the region itself. The region had witnessed a devastating war between Iraq and Iran before it was again tormented by the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. It has become clear that enduring stability in the Gulf region requires that the relations between the countries of the Gulf be based on solid and firm foundations and on the principles of international law. They must be characterised by equality among nations and mutual commitment to peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and non-interference in the internal affairs of each other.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia follows with great sorrow and grave concern the suffering of the people of Iraq, which is an Inevitable consequence of the oppressive policies pursued by the Iraqi regime. He are totally convinced that the human ordeal of the people of Iraq is receiving the appropriate attention of the United Nations, and especially of the Committee which was established by the Security Council to deal with the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people. The full compliance by Iraq with all the Security Council resolutions and its cooperation with the Special Committee will ensure that such humanitarian needs will be taken care of and, at the same time, contribute to fostering the principles of peace and stability in the region.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Furthermore, we must establish such measures as would prevent the recurrence of such a tragedy. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has supported all Security Council resolutions pertaining to the invasion of the State of Kuwait by Iraq and has supported and continues to support all international measures aiming at the enforcement of these resolutions. We are totally convinced that, the prevention of the recurrence of such as aggression is not possible without, the continued observance of the dictates of international legality and the full implementation of all the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. Therefore, we call upon the International community to maintain its adherence to those resolutions and insist on their full and speedy implementation.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“State after State, refused to recognize a de facto situation imposed by force and aggression. I should like, on behalf of the custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, to thank all the countries, peoples and organizations who stood against injustice and supported the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its defence of its security and territorial integrity, whether by material participation in repelling the Iraqi aggression or through support in the international forums. It is necessary to recall these events in order to diagnose the ills which have befallen us so that we might deal with the results of the tragedy. The conclusion which must be drawn from this tragedy is that no benefit will accrue from aggression and that the aggressor shall be made to bear the consequences of his actions.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“It was a cause for pride to have our Arab and Muslim brethren and other friendly nations from across the globe standing by us and fighting on the battlefields of honour in support of justice and legality. The world community did not disappoint us. The international community took a firm and courageous decision immediately to stand up in the face of aggression. This position was reflected in subsequent United Nations resolutions through a unique show of international consensus, which indicates that we are truly on the threshold of a new era in international relations. In this era there is no place for tyrants who suppress the will of the people or invaders who destroy other nations. We have seen the fullest expression of this will when the whole world.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“That was a horrifying event for everyone but for Arabs and Muslims it was especially painful. He felt overwhelming bitterness to know that the stab in our back did not come from an enemy we ware warily watching, or from a malevolent envier harbouring hate towards our people. Rather, it came from a brother to whom we had offered our unlimited support and granted our unconditional trust, a brother we had stood by in time of hardship and towards whom we offered human and material sacrifices. However, injustice cannot last nor aggression persist. The ordeal has revealed the true and noble metal of our people in the entire Gulf region who stood in unity by their rightful and legitimate leadership under the banner of right and rallied to rescue the victim.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“We as Muslims welcome these historic transformations and look forward to strengthening the foundation of this new order and employing its principles in the interests of regional security and stability, the peaceful resolution of disputes, spreading economic welfare and consolidating world peace. Perhaps one of the most prominent indications that this new international order has indeed emerged is the unprecedented, firm stand taken by the international community towards the Invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. When we met here a year ago the world was faced by a horrifying event and a grave tragedy, namely the occupation by a Member State of the Organisation, Iraq, of another smaller Member, Kuwait, and the blatant attempt to destroy its sovereignty, identity and indeed its very existence as a nation.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“That is an international order in which all nations, large and small, rich and poor are equal in exercising their right to sovereignty, independence and living in peace; an international order which safeguards the internationally recognized boundaries of each country and does not tolerate interference by one nation in another's internal affairs and which recognises and respects the right of all peoples to self-determination and sovereignty over their resources; an international order in which there is no place for hegemony and tyranny nor for political blackmail; and an international order which adopts peaceful means for the settlement of disputes and renounces the use of force or the threat thereof for the purpose of realizing expansionist goals or economic ambitions.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“That was an era in which vast human and material resources were wanted in n costly and terrifying arms race and which inflicted great suffering upon a considerable portion of the international community in the shape of poverty, hunger and disease. That, of course, had negative economic, political and security effects on the entire International community and especially upon the developing countries. Today, we all witness the shaping of a new international order whose foundations rest upon the principles of the United Nations and its mainstay, namely international legality.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“Moreover, it is indeed a pleasure to welcome the new Members of the United Nations - the Republics of Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, the Republic of Korea, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, hoping that their membership will enhance the effectiveness and universality of collective international action. We also wish the peoples of these countries all stability and progress. The dramatic events and stunning changes we have witnessed and continue to witness today on the international arena augur well for a major historic transformation now that the authoritarian regimes which were based on futile ideological rivalry have begun to collapse and disappear, and the curtain has been rung down on an era of cold war and heated confrontations.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“I wish to take this opportunity to express on behalf of the Government of the custodian of the two holy mosques our gratitude and appreciation to the international community represented by the General Assembly of the United Nations for the confidence it has entrusted in electing you, Sir, to preside over this forty-sixth session of the General Assembly. While we take great pride in this confidence and trust we wish to assure this august body of the continued support of the custodian of the two holy mosques and his Government for the United Nations and of his commitment to its noble goals and to all efforts aimed at strengthening the role of this body.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“I should like to begin by expressing our thanks and sincere appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Guido de Marco, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malta, President of the forty-fifth session of the General Assembly, for conducting the work of this body with such ability and wisdom. Our thanks and appreciation go as well to the Secretary -General, Mr. Javier Peres do Cuellar, for the continued efforts he and his assistants in the general Secretariat have ceaselessly exerted in pursuit of the objectives of the United Nations.”
1991-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 46 (1991)
“As we start a new year in the calendar of the United Nations, we look forward to a new era of international co-operation in solving the political and social problems that go beyond the narrow confines of each State. We look forward to overcoming the obstacles and difficulties facing international co-operation in the attempts to solve problems and guide the international community to advanced stages of co-operation that will lead to political and economic stability and enable all of us to face the challenges of the future with confidence and optimism.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We reaffirm that development, by the momentum it creates, and disarmament, with its wide-ranging consequences, are two important and effective factors in ensuring stability; removing the fears and doubts that separate nations and channelling the potential of nations towards ends more beneficial than the acquisition of weapons of slaughter and destruction. If this is to be possible there must be a sense of international responsibility in all countries working towards the elimination of the causes of oppression and tyranny to which we have referred and of the causes of injustice suffered by all peoples vulnerable to occupation and aggression. The diversion of the potential of nations, whether financially stable or not, from military to economic production will increase the possibilities for international co-operation in all its forms.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has always been careful to fulfil its commitments and carry out its obligations within the collective responsibility for the economic stability and development of the world. We hope to continue this, with the co-operation of other countries. We have always called for a revival of North-south negotiations and the exertion of persistent efforts in dealing with the economic problems facing the developing countries. The recent Conference on the Relationship between Disarmament and Development provoked great interest, because the two subjects have a direct bearing upon International peace and security, while both are linked to the development and welfare of nations.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“In this regard we look forward to a strengthening of the role of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in addressing the problems I have referred to in a manner that enhances the solution of monetary problems and facilitates and frees international trade by removing the impediments and obstacles that have caused the developing countries to suffer, in order to arrive at a fair adjustment between developing nations and the fully developed ones. The collective responsibility for solving these problems should be reaffirmed, to avoid confrontations which we know would ultimately lead to further problems, whether in the economic or the political field.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“On the other hand, the attempts to activate the negotiations between North and South are also still stumbling. The developing countries are facing increased difficulties in meeting the responsibilities of development, because the fully developed countries have not adequately done their duty to co-operate with them in solving their problems. We all know that a large number of the developing countries inherited their economic burdens and the consequences of economic backwardness from foreign regimes which occupied their land and managed their affairs until their independence, achieved over the past 40 years.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“It is regrettable that last year was no better than the year before, because, despite the recent attempts in this respect, economic recovery is still facing concrete obstacles, and the international monetary system is still suffering from many problems. The instability of exchange rates is also causing a substantial disruption in the economies of the developing countries in particular. Moreover, the decline in the prices of raw materials in the developing countries, despite the rise in the prices of manufactured products imported by them from industrial countries, is a serious obstacle to their development and to the growth of international trade. The continuation of protectionist trends in some industrial countries is also increasing the difficulties confronting the expansion of international trade.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stand by the African States, with which we are linked by the closest historic, religious and geographic ties, in their firm rejection of the policy of South Africa and in demanding full independence for Namibia. We call for firm implementation of the resolutions on an economic and political boycott of the Pretoria regime, until the Pretoria Government adheres to the decisions of the United Nations. We also deplore the close alliance between South Africa and Israel, whether overt or covert, in the economic, nuclear, strategic and political fields. Economic problems are still among the most important obstacles to international understanding, at a time when they should be among the most important bridges for co-operation between nations.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The co-operation and alliance between the Zionist regime in Palestine and the Pretoria regime in South Africa, which are united by similar designs and common means and ideas, puts a double responsibility on the United Nations to implement the requirements of its Charter, as well as on Member States to be committed to their obligation to end the era of oppression, apartheid, violation of international conventions and the use of brute force against peaceful peoples. South Africa's attacks on neighbouring African States will only increase the isolation of this racist regime, and will not save it from the final reckoning which is the ultimate fate of all oppressors.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We call upon the nations of the world to co-operate with Pakistan in this great effort. The problem of Namibia and the racist policy adopted by South Africa are among the issues that we greatly care about, and they fall within the realm of the responsibilities we share with the African nations. On this basis, we call upon the international community of the United Nations to intensify its efforts to end the era of apartheid and colonialism in that part of the world.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“While we support the efforts of the United Nations to arrive at an acceptable solution which can guarantee the return of all the refugees to their homes, non-interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan and the preservation of Islamic identity, we still hope that should such a solution become possible, the relations between the two neighbouring countries - the Soviet Union and Afghanistan - will evolve into relations of good-neighbourliness and mutual respect. We also take this opportunity to reiterate our appreciation of the important role played by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the sacrifices being borne by its people in hosting more than 3.5 million Afghan refugees on its soil, despite the economic and security burdens Pakistan is trying to shoulder.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The foreign occupation is still continuing, and the Muslim Afghan people are struggling with all the means at their disposal, sacrificing the blood of their sons in defence of their religion and homeland, and sustaining the most extreme difficulties in order to resist the occupation, demanding withdrawal from their land and the establishment of a governmental system which Is acceptable to them. While we reaffirm our fullest support for the just struggle of the Mujahidin, we still look forward to a positive response from the Soviet Union, a super-Power, to United Nations decisions, the decisions of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the provisions of the United Nations Charter and the appeals of the world for a quick withdrawal from Afghanistan, a free and independent country throughout history.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We hope that the international reaction, and particularly the Islamic reaction, will make the Iranian leaders realize that they cannot convince people by force, terrorism and violence. They can get their message across only by becoming advocates of peace, brotherhood and kindness, the objectives whose core and foundation represent the real message of Islam, inspired by the divine revelation: "Invite (all) to the Way Of thy Lord with wisdom And beautiful preaching} And argue with them In ways that are best And most gracious: For thy Lord knoweth best. Who have strayed from His Path, And who receive guidance." (The Holy Koran, XVI: 125) We were optimistic after the last session that there would be a just solution to the problem of Afghanistan. However, it is regrettable that the situation still remains the same.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“On that basis, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia believes that the complete isolation and unanimous Arab and Islamic condemnation of Iran today is the proper response to such false allegations and practices, because allegation and falsification cannot remove the evidence of the horrendous crime that the Iranian authorities committed in Mecca, in the vicinity of the Holy Mosque of God, during the Holy Month. It is a sacred shrine that represents the Great Islamic Symbol which hearts yearn for. This atrocious crime took place not in the dark or in secret, but under the eyes and ears of millions of Muslims. All the Islamic countries and institutions, organizations and centres - indeed, the whole world community - have condemned these criminal acts by Iran.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“It is also regrettable that the President of a country with a civilization steeped in the roots of history and whose Muslim population has always been a stronghold Of Islam and a builder of civilization has come to list in this international forum, which represents the world's conscience, a series of falsifications and mischievous accusations in clear defiance of the tolerant principles of Islam and the noble and original ethics of the Iranian people, and in flagrant violation and disregard of the values and norms of Islam. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was, and still is, careful to keep the differences between Islamic countries in their proper Islamic context. It has always dealt with these problems guided by the teachings of its just Islamic religion, avoiding demagoguery and vituperation.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has tried during the past eight years to maintain normal relations with Iran in the hope of preserving links and maintaining good-neighbourliness; it has tolerated many acts and provocations against itself and its people. But Iran has missed no opportunity during those years to demonstrate a hostile attitude towards the Kingdom and the Arab Gulf countries. It is regrettable that the President of Iran, from this international rostrum, made allegations against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that he knows, and we know, are untrue, and which evidence has proved false.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“There is no clearer evidence of that than the Iranian authorities' violation of the sanctity of the Saudi and Kuwaiti embassies in Tehran, their flagrant occupation, plunder and destruction of those premises, and the mistreatment of their staff resulting in the death of a Saudi diplomat. Islam is completely alien to such an approach and all those practices. Never since the light of guidance accompanied the Message of the prophet Mohammed - may peace and the blessing of God be upon him - has Islam been a source of extremism and terrorism. This just religion has never been one of intolerance, hate and fanaticism, but one of openness, tolerance and goodwill among all peoples.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“It has missed no opportunity during the past few years to demonstrate hostility towards those countries. It carried out destructive activities in the State of Kuwait and launched its rockets against fully populated civilian areas. It placed mines in the Gulf waters and helped push the region into a storm of hostility and turmoil. The Iranian regime has become a unique case in rejecting international conventions and violating laws, norms and traditions that guide the international community, as well as deviating from the proper course of diplomatic relations.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“This requires that the United Nations take a firm decisive stand by securing the necessary measures to implement the aforementioned resolution, also it requires that the Security Council, in particular, take a decision without delay to implement resolution 598 (1987) which includes the imposition of sanctions against the party that does not implement that resolution in accordance with the United Nations Charter. Iran was not content just with its war with Iraq - a war which went on to spread disruption and chaos in the region, exposing the area to the risks of foreign intervention and, ultimately, propelling it into an international conflict - but has also threatened the security and stability not only of its Arab neighbours but of those outside the Gulf as well.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The Arab countries have unanimously supported that resolution and urged the United Nations and the Secretary-General to intensify their endeavours and assume their responsibilities to implement it. It is regrettable that the Iranian response - in the statement delivered by the President of Iran a few days ago - to that resolution and United Nations efforts aimed at putting an end to the war and establishing peace completely closes the door on those attempts and destroys hopes for an end to the tragic and destructive war.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“We take this opportunity to call upon Iran, again, from this international forum, to refrain from acts of aggression and threats against the Arab Gulf countries and to take part in the quest to establish peace and stability in the region — a responsibility of the countries of the region and the States Members of the United Nations. While expressing our appreciation for Iraq's position and readiness to halt the war and terminate the conflict in accordance United Nations resolutions, I should also like to reiterate the support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Security Council resolution 598 (1987) , which provides for the peace and security of the parties to the conflict and regional and international stability.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“The continuation of the conflict and the threats by which Iran attempts to extend its scope in the Gulf region, going so far as to attack ships of other countries which are not parties to the conflict, and its continuous threats to the freedom of navigation in the Gulf are the cause of the presence of international fleets in the Gulf waters. At their meeting in Tunisia the Arab Foreign Ministers unanimously asked Iran not to make its actions the cause for drawing international conflict to the region but, rather, for establishing peace and security therein. It also called on all peace-loving nations of the world to urge Iran to accept the will of the international community to end its war with Iraq quickly.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)
“Iran continues to extend its war with Iraq to non-participants by arrogating to itself the right to attack non-belligerent countries, assault the interests of other countries, and threaten international navigation in the Gulf. This perverted and dangerous logic is the main reason for the instability, extreme tension, and deplorable deterioration of the situation in the Gulf region. If Iran assumes the right to attack countries not parties to the conflict, then it is only natural that each country in the region has the full right to defend itself against aggression.”
1987-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 42 (1987)