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first: 1980-09-24
most recent: 1992-09-24
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“Our Organization has much to be proud of and much still left to do. The United Nations remains the only truly global forum in which the world's problems can be discussed and from which the collective experience and expertise of all our Member nations can be pooled to find solutions. Swaziland is proud to count itself one among this illustrious company and, on behalf of His Majesty King Mswati III, Her Majesty the Indlovukazi and the whole Swazi nation, I have the honour of once more reaffirming my Kingdom's commitment to the guiding principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. May almighty God watch over the deliberations of the Assembly and reward it with the success it deserves.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“For Africa, in particular, the litany of depressing economic news makes for distressing reading. One area of particular concern to us as we strive to become less dependent on the developed world is the widening gap between North and South, between the primary-commodity producers and the manufacturers of finished products, a situation exacerbated by the protectionist trade policies employed by some and by the inability to bring to a successful conclusion, so far, the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Those are some of the areas which inhibit the release of the developing world from the chains of dependence on the developed countries. We appeal to all to address these problems in the only way that will produce results: in the spirit of true international brotherhood within this family of nations.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Africa is disturbed to see much-needed developmental funds being diverted to other targets, and while Swaziland, for one, is making every effort to prepare itself to stand on its own, our country and others in our subregion are still in desperate need of continuing assistance in many areas, precisely so that we shall be able to establish the mechanisms and organizations that will allow Africa to be self-sufficient in the future. Swaziland hopes and prays that Africa will not be neglected now at a time when assistance is most needed. That fact has been driven forcefully home to us with the production of the latest World Economic Survey, which, as is inevitable in the midst of an international economic recession, has once more painted a miserable picture for developing countries.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Our membership in such regional organizations as the Preferential Trade Area Authority and the Southern African Development Coordination Conference and the Treaty signed recently at the Organization of African Unity (OAU) summit in Abuja, establishing the African Economic Community, point out our strong commitment to improving our economic performance through closer economic and trade cooperation with the rest of our continent. Those organizations and initiatives are serious attempts by Africans, for the benefit of Africa, to pull themselves out of the economic and social quagmire of recent years. We deserve and expect the support, encouragement and positive assistance of the international community if we are to make a success of it and thereby reduce future dependence on the developed world.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We in the region have recognized that our emphasis must now be on ensuring that we are adequately prepared for any such natural disaster in the future. We shall be looking to the Organization for advice and assistance so that our people may never again suffer as they have this past season. One principle to which Swaziland is attaching increasing importance is the linkage of our nation's development, both social and economic, to a dependence on closer cooperation with our regional partners. Social development is inextricably linked to economic performance, and the eradication of many of our national social problems, such as poverty, unemployment, crime and the like, depends on improvement in our economic situation.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“It is ironic that, as we strive as a nation to develop along the right paths and as our economic base becomes more and more dependent on increasingly sophisticated industrial development, it takes the failure of a basic natural resource to make us realize how complete our reliance still is on the basic gifts of nature and how carefully we must nurture our country's precious resources to ensure that future generations inherit a fruitful and productive land. We are indebted to the United Nations for its prompt response in convening the successful pledging conference in Geneva in June to benefit those who have been hardest hit by the drought, and our gratitude is also due those in the international community that responded so generously. But a short-term response is not enough.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The commitment shown there by all participants, and ratified by a number of far-reaching treaties, to address the multiple problems posed by man's thoughtlessness and ignorance was fully justified and was a timely reminder of how much irreparable damage we have already caused. For us in Swaziland, the Summit served as a catalyst in our efforts to become more aware of our environmental responsibilities, and we are now taking those responsibilities very seriously indeed. In fact, no greater reminder of our own reliance on our natural resources was needed, as we found ourselves in the middle of the worst drought on record.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In these and other conflicts around the world, the United Nations has distinguished itself in trying to act as brokers for peace and as the provider of humanitarian aid. This has been achieved, often in the most hazardous and difficult circumstances, but with an increasing rate of success and with the noblest intentions of creating a safer, more stable world. To that end, the initiatives towards limiting proliferation of weapons of mass destruction are of paramount importance in our efforts to bring about true international peace and harmony, and Swaziland gives these efforts its fullest support. The pressing issue of the environment was important enough to attract all members of the United Nations family to the Earth summit in Brazil earlier this year.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The resolution of the crisis between these two countries has been on our agenda for a long time, and Swaziland welcomes and supports any initiative to bring about an atmosphere of conciliation and peace between them. We call on the people of Afghanistan to use the present opportunity for peace to bury any divisive differences between them and to move on with the task of national reconciliation and economic development so that all may enjoy the hard-won fruits of peace. In Cambodia, we have welcomed the efforts of our sizeable United Nations presence in assisting with the consolidation of positive trends towards peace and stability. We look forward to having a unified Cambodia add its influential support in the restoration of peace throughout the region of Indo-China.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Much, of course, remains to be done, but we can only support and encourage all initiatives towards the achievement of this aim. Swaziland is distressed to hear of the latest disasters which have afflicted some areas of Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines, the United States of America and other countries in different parts of the world. The disasters which have caused so many thousands of deaths and destroyed the homes of millions constitute a crisis of unprecedented proportions. We join others in the international community in pledging our moral support for immediate substantial aid to relieve the suffering and to help rebuild the shattered economies of these areas. Swaziland joined the rest of the United Nations last year in welcoming the two Koreas as Members of our Organization.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Swaziland has been watching with great interest, and not a little optimism, the developments over the last year in the Middle East. The disputes and conflicts in this important area have for too long been the cause of international concern, and we welcome all efforts to bring about an atmosphere in which all parties can resolve their differences. The Government of the United States of America, in particular, deserves mention in its determination to get the Middle East peace initiative up and running. Moreover, the latest conciliative remarks by His Excellency, the new Israeli Prime Minister, with the correspondingly constructive responses from the affected countries, give cause for encouragement that our prayers for positive steps towards the achievement of lasting peace in the whole region may at last be answered.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The efforts of the United Nations and the European Community to bring about peace are to be applauded and they deserve our fullest support. We pray that sense will prevail amongst the leaders of different factions and that use will be made of the negotiating table in bringing about an early end to the horrific bloodshed in this unfortunate corner of Europe. We applaud the work of the United Nations Special Envoy, Mr. Cyrus Vance, and that of the European representative. Lord Owen, in their extremely difficult task as intermediaries. The performance of the multinational monitoring force, operating under the most frustrating and challenging conditions, is also in the best United Nations traditions and deserves our admiration and praise.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Words mean little in such circumstances, but the people of Somalia should know that our prayers are with them; with God's blessing and with positive assistance from us, they will pull through this dark episode in their country's history. The situations in Chad, the Sudan and Liberia also give little cause for hope for early solutions. Again, we pledge our full support to all efforts to bring about peaceful and lasting solutions to these problems which affect the stability of our continent. In Europe, too, the ravages and upheaval of war and social change have had their devastating effect. The situation in former Yugoslavia in particular gives immediate cause for concern, with the ongoing war in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the crises of uncertainty in the other newly-independent States.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Swaziland welcomed the end of hostilities in Angola, and we would like to express our appreciation to those whose efforts brought the crisis to an end. We now join the rest of the international community in praying for a successful election process so that all Angolans will be able to reap the benefits of peace. The horrifying situation in Somalia continues to give us cause for grave concern. The almost unbelievable proportions of the disastrous effects of famine and the continuing interfactional fighting beg action on an international scale. We fully support all United Nations efforts to bring relief to the starving, suffering millions.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“At least 80,000 Mozambican refugees currently enjoy Swazi hospitality at continuing great expense to our national economy in the form of resources in land, finance, employment opportunities and other social services. We, and indeed the refugees themselves, look forward to the resumption of a secure and peaceful atmosphere in Mozambique so that repatriation can reasonably take place and thus relieve the pressure of the substantial burden that is being carried by us. Just as we continue to rely on the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other humanitarian agencies for help in coping with these unfortunate victims, so we shall be looking for assistance when the time comes for them to return home. We are confident that we, and the refugees, deserve such aid.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In particular, the efforts of the Governments of Italy, Portugal and the United States, and the individual contribution of His Excellency President Robert Mugabe, deserve our applause. But without the commitment of both sides of the dispute to peaceful settlement, the assistance and advice of these international friends would have been worthless. We salute the initiatives of both parties and entreat them to carry through the undertakings of the accord without further bloodshed and with a determination to regain the peace which has so long been denied the Mozambican people. The crisis in Mozambique has a great and direct bearing on our own situation.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We in southern Africa can only pray that there will be an early, peaceful conclusion of the process, so that we too can benefit from the advantages that closer social and economic links with a new South Africa will inevitably bring us and the other countries of the subregion. The situation within the borders of our other neighbour, Mozambique, offers at last some ray of hope for an early resolution, and our support for the processes of peace there seem finally to have been rewarded. Swaziland wishes to express its deepest admiration and praise for all those involved in the peace negotiations between FRELIMO and RENAMO, which resulted in the momentous accord signed in Rome last month.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We have suffered along with the victims, many of Swazi origin, of the terrible violence that continues to plague the peace process; and we welcomed the initiative of the United Nations in dispatching a team of observers, under the capable leadership of the distinguished Special Envoy, Mr. Virendra Dayal, to assess the violence in the townships. We are confident that they will successfully bring to bear their collective expertise and experience in helping to resolve this most distressing problem. Swaziland now urges all political leaders in South Africa to put aside their differences and to return to the negotiating table in a spirit of compromise and conciliation for the sake of their country and for the future of their children.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The various unresolved conflicts on our own continent are, of course, of primary consideration to us, and of immediate concern is the situation affecting our neighbour. South Africa. We have watched as the momentous changes of the last two years have brought the inevitable ebb and flow of hope and despair. We have been constant in our support of a peaceful process, through negotiation, towards the establishment of a new South Africa whose guiding principles would be acceptable to all partners, and we have been reassured by the words and actions of the United Nations in its acceptance of that goal.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The role of the United Nations as the most powerful and influential body for immediate humanitarian aid, and as the most acceptable international broker for peace, continues to stretch our collective resources to the utmost. The priorities for our efforts become ever harder to define, as the incidence of disaster and conflict, with their corresponding calls on our resources, appear to increase. We in Swaziland accept our responsibility, through our membership of the United Nations, to lend our support wherever the call for humanitarian aid, and assistance to end the bloodshed of a conflict, is made, regardless of our direct or indirect involvement in those situations. Our regular and prompt payment of dues testifies to our commitment to this policy, and we are proud of our record.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Many obstacles remain in the way of true international peace and stability but, as has been shown in the past, with the release of East-West tension and the subsequent removal of the atmosphere of fear and mistrust which had so clouded past deliberations, this forum remains our one hope in our search for acceptable solutions to the many challenges that confront us. Although the Kingdom of Swaziland remains, thankfully, peaceful and stable, it is a fact that, in these times of global interdependence, we are subject to, and affected by, the pressures or events occurring outside our borders; not just in our own subregion but also by the tragedies and crises occurring throughout the world.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We wish him strength through God's held and blessing as he continues to lead us in these difficult times. This year has seen the admission of new Member States, once again demonstrating the principle of extending the advantages of membership to all who desire to embrace our founding Charter. We welcome our new Members, and we are confident that their presence will contribute substantially towards this new age of international understanding and cooperation, as we strive to attain universal harmony.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Our thanks and admiration are also due to the members of the Bureau, whose role in the day-to-day activities is central to the success of the Assembly. I should also like to take this opportunity to express Swaziland's appreciation of the outstanding service given this Organization by the former Secretary-General, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar, whose diplomatic experience and dynamic leadership contributed so much to the re-emergence of the United Nations as the only international institution with the influence to improve social, economic and political standards throughout the world. Our congratulation, too, go to his successor, our new Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who has already shown the experience, diplomacy and wisdom necessary to make a success of this most important and challenging post.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“May I begin, on behalf of His Majesty King Mswati III, Her Majesty the Indlovukazi - the Queen Mother and the whole Swazi nation, by conveying to you all the greetings and good wishes of the Kingdom of Swaziland. I offer my country's sincerest congratulations to Mr. Ganev on his well-deserved election to the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly at this forty-seventh session. We are most confident in his ability to guide deliberations in this distinguished gathering towards successful conclusions. Allow me also to express Swaziland's gratitude to his predecessor, Ambassador Samir Shihabi of Saudi Arabia, for his extremely effective leadership as President at the forty-sixth session, during which much valuable work was conducted.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We must, therefore agree that we have not done sufficient. We must, therefore, move from words to deeds and make sure that together we can create true common security and peace for our peoples. His Majesty's Government and the people of the Kingdom of Swaziland wish to reaffirm their faith in and adherence to the principles of the Charter. They look forward to continued and fruitful co-operation with the United Nations and its specialized agencies.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“The people of Swaziland are only too proud to be associated with this noble Organization that has galvanized mankind into new and fresh concepts, guiding our onward march to a more peaceful and stable world of multilateral diplomacy. Thus, only a few weeks ago, the Kingdom of Swaziland celebrated its twentieth anniversary as a sovereign State; and, like many new States In the family of nations, we cannot forget how grateful and indebted we are to the international community for having made our national dreams possible. We further salute and honour the men of vision and wisdom whose Yalta and Dumbarton Oaks negotiations ushered us into this new world of the United Nations. However, let us be realistic: the challenges that face us are daunting ones, but they are not beyond the ingenuity of humanity to surmount.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“It is particularly heartening that even my small, developing country, Swaziland, stands to benefit immensely from the successful implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. We in the Kingdom of Swaziland are greatly perplexed by the spread of international terrorism, whose victims are innocent people, including women and children. We humbly urge all parties concerned to exercise both moral and political restraint in resolving their differences. In conclusion, my delegation wishes to pay a glowing tribute to the evolution of the United Nations system. This Organization is unique and remains "the last best hope for mankind".”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Above all, Swaziland is committed to the settlement of international disputes by peaceful negotiations and the non-use of force, as envisaged in Chapters I and VI, particularly Articles 1 (2) and 33, of the Charter. My delegation notes with satisfaction the tremendous role played by the United Nations in the comprehensive formulation, development and shaping of the law of the sea, which transcends the limits of national jurisdiction and accommodates the international uses of the sea and its resources. We are confident that the Preparatory Commission for the International Sea-Bed Authority and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea will continue to make effective progress, in the Interest not only of the common heritage of mankind but also of the maintenance of peace and justice for all peoples in the world.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We equally applaud the continued United Nations diplomatic initiatives in seeking a genuine and permanent political solution for the problems facing southern Africa, and we urge all towards peace in our region. My delegation also wishes to reaffirm in the strongest possible terms that the policy of His Majesty's Government is based on concrete factors of pragmatism rather than narrow political and ideological expediency. We are, therefore, committed to the sacred principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and those of the Organization of African Unity and the Non-Aligned Movement, particularly the principles pertaining to the right of self-determination and independence of peoples under colonialism, neo-colonialism and other pernicious forms of human oppression.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Equally, we have no illusions when analysing the events unfolding in our political backyard, but we are fully determined to pursue resolutely our mission of peace. Swaziland is on record as having initiated some bold diplomatic steps in the now historic Manzana Diplomacy, whose fundamental aim and objective is to build bridges of peace in our region. Above all, it seeks the promotion of direct, peaceful dialogue among leaders in southern Africa. Furthermore, we note with great admiration the important role played by the Administration of the United States of America in bringing together the Governments of Cuba, Angola and South Africa in an attempt to find a peaceful solution to the Namibian and Angolan problems and consequently to the chronic problem inside South Africa.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“It is a pity that we still learn of torture, disappearances and wanton killings in different parts of the world. His Majesty's Government strongly condemns such sinister practices and urges the international community to reaffirm its fundamental duty and encourage respect for human rights and freedom. Practices such as racism and racial discrimination have no place in the evolution of international law and modern civilization. The Government and people of the Kingdom of Swaziland attach great significance to the long-drawn-out conflicts in southern Africa. In our view, they do not augur well for the progress of human civilization, and, as members of that volatile region, we certainly cannot afford the consequences of indulging in the luxury of standing by with folded hands when our future is at stake.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Thus we are active members of the Southern African Development Co-ordination Conference, whose cardinal principles and purposes remain aimed at nothing other than the modest consolidation of our hard won sосio-economic and political independence. My delegation has no illusions about the task that lies ahead, but we do have confidence in the modern technological institutions, headed by the United Nations system, that seek to harmonize the activities of our global village. We therefore, pay our highest tribute to the donor community, the United Nations system, and our partners in economic development for all the generous assistance rendered to improve our country, Swaziland. Respect for human rights is of cardinal importance in our world.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“This is certainly not an encouraging scenario for North-South and South-South economic relations. We further wish to observe that the Kingdom of Swaziland is a small land-locked country whose economic development solidly depends on external trade. Thus, such unprecedented declines in commodity prices and the unfavourable international economic outlook represent a major collapse of our fragile economy. Above all, for us in Swaziland the agricultural sector plays an important role in our economic development. It generates 71 per cent of our export earnings and provides 75 per cent of our labour force. It is therefore the policy of His Majesty's Government to intensify our industrial base development in order to enhance the quality of life and the betterment of living standards for our citizens.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“It may also be observed that studies conducted by world financial institutions do predict that the situation is extremely bleak for the sub-Saharan countries which, over the years, have been experiencing the worst economic declines in history, particularly in per capita income, investment and consumption. For instance, while growth in output was estimated at 3.2 per cent in 1987 compared to 4 per cent in 1986, the grim reality is that debt servicing has assumed crippling proportions, ranging from 30 per cent to 100 per cent of exports. The World Bank, on the other hand, also estimates an annual resource gap of more than $2.5 billion for these countries for the period 1986 to 1990, that is, if import levels of 1980 to 1982 are achieved and the necessary structural reforms are carried out.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“However, my delegation continues to view with added concern the plight of our hard-hit fragile economies in the many developing countries, and particularly the grave agony of Africa's economic crisis. Indeed, it is our strangest observation that, in spite of the economic recovery experienced in some industrialized countries, developing countries continue to be confronted with an adverse external environment whose dimensions have devastated our strenuous efforts towards achieving the goal of economic self-reliance. These countries continue to suffer from a combination of serious economic problems, inter alia, declining commodity prices, sharp exchange rate fluctuations, a severe debt crisis prompted by excessively high interest rates, and stagnation of official development assistance.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“The people of the Kingdom of Swaziland has learned with great shock and alarm that certain nuclear-possessing States have resolved to dump their nuclear wastes on the continent of Africa. What we find disquieting in this rather sinister episode is their justification of this act by the following reasons: first that their nuclear garbage is devoid of potential chemical or toxic risks to the people and the environment they are not prepared themselves to dump it inside their countries; and, secondly, that compensatory financial aid follows the dumping exercise. We in the Kingdom of Swaziland remain ardent believers in the norms of international economic co-operation and in the positive spirit of multilateralism.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“the greatest peril facing the world today is the threat to the survival of mankind from nuclear war. Disarmament, in particular nuclear disarmament, is no longer a moral issue it is an issue of human survival. ... Nuclear weapons are more than weapons of war. They are instruments of mass annihilation." (A/38/132, para. 28) It is our humble view that the excessive expenditure on weaponry suffocates the development of the world economy, thus perpetuating the misery and poverty afflicting more than two thirds of mankind, we therefore call for the immediate conclusion of a convention on both chemical and conventional weapons, not only to prohibit their development, production, stockpiling and possible use, but also to provide for the earliest destruction of existing weapons.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“It is the responsibility of the international community to promote world peace and security for purposes of global development and co-operation by moving in the direction of complete disarmament. The Kingdom of Swaziland therefore commends the efforts of the United Nations in organizing three major conferences in 1978, 1982 and 1988 aimed at sensitising Member States to the need to reach a common consensus in the area of disarmament. Although all these conferences have failed to attain this major goal, it must be realized that they have, to a great extent, already stirred the conscience of the world community. The seriousness of the arms race was demonstrated by the heads of State or Government of the non-aligned countries at the seventh summit conference held in New Delhi in March 1983, at which it was observed that·. "...”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“The horrendous events that occurred at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in the deaths of millions of people and in massive destruction of property, are an indelible part of the annals of history. What mankind now faces is the enormous production of highly sophisticated nuclear weapons that are capable of destroying mankind many, many times over. My delegation views with utmost concern the currently escalating arms race which must o£ necessity be stopped in order "to save succeeding generations 'from the scourge of war". The outbreak of another world war, which would certainly lead to nuclear holocaust ~ a situation that would mean unprecedented disaster for mankind - must be totally avoided.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“In Central America and the Caribbean we continue to note with great concern that a number of countries are increasingly strife torn by reason of their deteriorating economic situations, social unrest and political instability. Nicaragua and Panama, for example, have been and are still being subjected to pressure by military and paramilitary activities, as well as by economic embargoes. Consequently, the economies of those States, which are suspected of importing foreign ideologies, have been hard hit, to the social detriment of their peoples. We appeal to all Member States in the region to resolve their problems by peaceful negotiations, as advocated by His Majesty King Sobhuza II and currently by His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Swaziland. This year marks the forty-third anniversary of the beginning of the arms race.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“That unhealthy atmosphere has promoted distrust and hatred in the peninsula, which was unfortunately divided by differences in ideology. We strongly recommend that all external forces cease forthwith from interfering in the internal affairs of both Koreas, and, in this regard, we believe that the people of the peninsula have the tremendous responsibility and capacity to enter into direct inter-Korean negotiations themselves. We also commend the efforts of the United Nations in bringing about speedy and genuine self-determination and independence to the people of New Caledonia. We wholeheartedly support United Nations initiatives to conduct an unbiased referendum, which will undoubtedly indicate the true aspirations of the people of New Caledonia.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“At the end of 1987, Swaziland, which occupies an area of only 17,364 square kilometres, with a population of about 750,000, had 350 registered urban refugees and approximately 45,000 rural refugees. The numbers are increasing rapidly on a daily basis, and the critical situation faced by the refugees involves the shortage of food and the inadequacy of land, which limits the scope for productive agricultural activities. The complex situation in the Middle East is cause for great concern, for it has reached an explosive stage where strife between Palestinians and Jews continues to prevail. Swaziland encourages the United Nations to redouble its efforts towards the attainment of a peaceful solution to that critical issue. The Korean peninsula is still characterized by tension between the North and the South.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“The United Nations has managed to initiate successful negotiations towards a solution in Afghanistan in the Iran-Iraq war, in Kampuchea, in the Angolan conflict and in Western Sahara. However, many other issues remain partly or totally unresolved in spite of the efforts of the United Nations. The Organization continues to struggle with the elimination of the last vestiges of colonialism from the face of the earth. The external-debt burden is worsening by' the day, and that is an indication of the gap that still exists between developed and developing countries. The United Nations is fully aware that millions are faced with hunger and starvation in many parts of the world. Many Member States, like our beloved country, Swaziland, are faced with an influx of refugees and displaced persons.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We therefore note with pride the fact that the Secretary-General and all Members of the United Nations have brought their good judgement to bear on many international crises. In their continued search for solutions to some very intractable conflicts they have played a pivotal role. We further salute the apostles of peace for having made it possible to defend the cause of freedom and human dignity under the umbrella of the United Nations peace-keeping forces. On the other hand the delegation of the Kingdom of Swaziland is forced to note the painful analysis that for far too long has unfairly regarded the United Nations as a non-functional world body and characterized it as a talk shop. To the surprise of the prophets of doom, evidence that such is not the case has dramatically emerged.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“We too share the sentiments of the international community, which, under United Nations auspices, has spared no effort in seeking an amicable political settlement to resolve one of the most protracted post-Second-World-War crises, whose dimensions have tested the strength of the Organization. We continue to share in the guarded optimism that United Nations initiatives to resolve the Spanish Sahara and Kampuchea conflicts will further enhance its future role and our resolve in multilateral diplomacy. At this juncture, I should like to pay a tribute and express gratitude to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Javier Perez de Cuellar. His Majesty's Government and the people of the Kingdom of Swaziland continue to follow his reports and recommendations that chart out multilateral processes in international relations.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“My delegation therefore welcomes the current relaxation of tensions between the super-Powers and their initiation of a meaningful dialogue on numerous important global issues, especially in the field of disarmament, and including some hotbeds of conflict of both regional and international dimensions. We believe that to be fundamental and consonant with the United Nations Charter by promoting international peace and security. His Majesty's Government and the people of Swaziland have followed with keen interest the unfolding events in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Indeed, his tenure in office was characterized by some of the most problematic scenarios in the annals of contemporary international affairs. My delegation notes with a sense of pride and humility that the international situation in which the current session is being held is not only politically favourable but also holds some optimistic promises for mankind. It is an era influenced by new political thinking as well as by bold diplomatic initiatives to resolve current conflicts. We further take pride and draw inspiration from the fact that we are witnessing positive trends towards a new epoch of effective mechanisms for global political-crisis management, largely inspired by the United Nations system.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“Sir, it is my honour and privilege on behalf of the Government of His Majesty King Mswati III and the peace-loving people of the Kingdom of Swaziland, to convey our profound appreciation and congratulations on Mr. Dante Caputo’s well-deserved election to the presidency of this historic forty-third session of our Organization's General Assembly. This delegation is not only convinced of his outstanding diplomatic skills and sense of duty, but it is equally confident that under his stewardship our proceedings will indeed again be marked with historic excellence and constructive results. Our tribute and profound gratitude also go to his outstanding predecessor. His Excellency Mr. Peter Florin, a noble son of the German Democratic Republic, who safely guided the Assembly's affairs with rare excellence.”
1988-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 43 (1988)
“May I conclude by expressing the hope that the Assembly will find it possible to address itself positively and constructively to the many urgent problems facing mankind in this decade. Let us build bridges to span the gulfs created by diverse and conflicting interests so that freedom, unity, human equality, prosperity and justice may one day prevail throughout the world.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Additionally, the present text on the continental shelf remains unsatisfactory and serves to truncate severely the concept of the common heritage of mankind, already limited in scope by the exclusive economic zone of200 miles. We continue to believe that the balance can only be redressed—albeit partially—if at the next session positive steps are taken by all participants to enshrine, at least by way of a declaration, the basic elements underlying the common heritage fund proposal. 39. We remain confident that the international community will continue to display the necessary political will and good faith at the forthcoming session to conclude a convention which will be universally respected and durable. 40.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)