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first: 1988-09-24
most recent: 1992-09-24
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“On the threshold of the twenty-first century, men must show that, having avoided a nuclear holocaust, they are now capable of building a universal peace through development.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“However, political pluralism alone will not solve all the problems of more than half of mankind. That is why we hope that at the 1993 Conference all questions concerning human rights will be tackled. The United Nations is revived and refreshed as a result of the end of the era of confrontation between the super-Powers. The Organization has recorded astounding successes in such varied fields as decolonization and the maintenance of international peace and security thanks to the Blue Helmets who are scattered around the world, notwithstanding the difficulties that have been encountered in implementing the ideals of the Charter. One such ideal is the need for solidarity among peoples, and that solidarity can be realized only if we take into account the elementary needs of those who are destitute.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“My country is located in a Sahelian area and daily witnesses the deterioration of its environment, so we attach special importance to this question at both the national and regional levels. However, the universality of the question means that it can be tackled only within the framework of international co-operation based on interdependence and solidarity. While we welcomed the Rio Conference on the Environment and Development, we still believe that its results will not put an end to the many and varied threats to the environment if real substance is not given to the concept of sustainable development. Over the past few years human rights have played a preponderant role in the lives of nations. New concepts that are still vaguely defined have emerged.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Therefore lasting development is an essential factor in the establishment of world peace and stability, which is undeniably in the mutual interest of all the members of the international community, whether developed or developing." My delegation supports that analysis, and we urge the international community to implement without delay the various instruments that have been adopted thus far, in particular the Declaration on International Economic Co-operation, more specifically the growth the development of the developing countries. If there is one question that is of concern to all the members of the international community, it is the challenge of the environment.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Boutros Boutros-Ghali at the eighth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, "The economic crisis that results from weakening investments and the slow growth of democratic institutions has threatened the national stability of these countries and their political future. Zones of poverty, which far from beginning absorbed are only spreading, are potential sources of violence and confrontation. The proof has already been given that these areas could flare up in ethnic, tribal or national conflicts.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“However, we have no illusions as long as there are secret sales of weapons, which are a source of income for certain suppliers and a means of acquiring power for the many beneficiaries. If today, with a degree of optimism, everybody could agree there is a real desire for change and progress in the world with regard to democracy and human rights, the economic situation in many developing countries of Africa, Latin America and Asia remains particularly disturbing notwithstanding some progress that has been made. The cold statistics of the United Nations Development Programme, the World Bank and the United Nations give us food for thought. The economic situation of the developing countries requires urgent solutions. As was stressed by the Secretary-General, Mr.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“For the past two years it has been bogged down in a war that has taken a heavy toll in human lives and economic infrastructure. We appeal to the sense of responsibility of the primary leaders of that country and urge them to heed the voice of reason. Civil war in the last decade of the twentieth century is a major challenge to the constantly expressed desire for peace and security. In the recent past Chad has experienced internal crises, so we are hardly in a position to preach to anyone. But we still believe that a sincere commitment to disarmament or rigorous control of the transfer of conventional weapons, which are flooding zones of tension or open conflict, is an absolute necessity. My delegation welcomes the opening of the Register on Conventional Arms established by the Secretary-General.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The international community must bring sustained pressure to bear to ensure that the vestiges of primitive racism will yield to a democratic, multiracial and egalitarian South African society. My country also deplores the break-up of the Somalian nation as a result of the appetites of certain warlords there. It is high time that we put an end to this abominable carnage whose victims are always the same: women and children. We strongly support the current initiatives of the Organization of African Unity, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the United Nations, and we urge the heads of the Somali factions to sit down at the negotiating table and try to put an end to the terrible tragedy of the Somali people. Liberia symbolizes the freedom of the black man.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“While we believe that a certain dynamism emerged, this will lead to success only if the relevant United Nations resolutions are taken into account in good faith thus showing a clear determination to restore peace and security in that part of the world. Even if the end of the confrontation between the two blocs has led to certain bright spots in Africa, with the logic of peace at work in Angola and Mozambique, even if democratization has made considerable progress, peace and harmony are not yet at home in many parts of the continent. For example, in South Africa, notwithstanding the positive initiatives of the minority Government, we must continue to condemn manoeuvres aimed at setting some peoples against others in an attempt to justify a system that belongs to another age.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“On the other hand, the Chadian delegation welcomes the evolution of the situation in Cambodia and expresses the hope that this most ambitious operation undertaken by the United Nations will be successfully concluded, as is so ardently desired by the international community and by the Cambodian people, who have suffered long enough. Turning now to the situation in the Middle East and Palestine, my delegation observes that the process which began last year in Madrid has continued towards a lasting solution to the Arab-Israeli crisis. The results of the Washington meetings, however, have fallen short of expectations.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The breakup of the former Yugoslavia could have led to relationships other than those based on war, particularly since the birth of that country had been accompanied by much suffering. We denounce practices such as "ethnic cleansing", a notion we had thought definitively eradicated from the language of modern nations. Chad believes that, whether in the States that have emerged from the former Yugoslavia or elsewhere, our conduct should be guided by the hallowed principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and of all other related instruments.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Our joy at the ending of the cold war, which led to the beginning of a fruitful dialogue in the Security Council, is matched by our concern at a resurgence of certain problems such as injustice, ultranationalism, racism and religious fundamentalism, all of which are potential sources of conflict. The Chadian delegation would like to pay a well-deserved tribute to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his report, "An Agenda for Peace", which gives us valuable guidelines towards achieving a more secure, peaceful and just world. But, as I said, there remain many sources of potential concern. In Europe, for example, an area that had been spared violent upheavals thus far/ we are now helplessly witnessing a situation that defies the conscience of the world.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Today again we urge all our partners to help us to carry out our ongoing stabilization programmes, and to stimulate economic activity in the country. These programmes have been laid down in a political context that has not always been conducive to the process of democratization that had been begun. Indeed, there have been here and there pockets of resistance to change, leading to instances of rebellion that have been put down thanks to the Government's policy of reaching out and promoting dialogue. Several peace agreements have thus been signed with rebellious movements, with the support of friendly countries, which deserve our heartfelt gratitude.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“From 27-30 July 1992, in Yaounde, Cameroon, the Committee held its organizational meeting at the ministerial level, with the assistance of the Office of Disarmament Affairs of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs. In its final report on this meeting, the Committee laid down, among other measures within the framework of peace-building, assistance for restructuring the army and providing new job training to military personnel. We place tremendous hopes in the results of this meeting and expect eventually to benefit from this assistance as we endeavour completely to reorganize our army. During the most critical periods of its history Chad has always enjoyed the invaluable support of the international community, and the Chadian people and Government are particularly grateful for this.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In connection with this programme, my country has not lost sight of questions of security at the regional level, and we have taken part in subregional cooperative meetings in this regard. At the initiative of the 10 States members of Central Africa, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus on 6 December 1991 resolution 46/37 B entitled "Regional confidence-building measures". In keeping with this resolution, on 28 May 1992 the Secretary-General of the United Nations announced the creation of the Permanent Consultative Committee on Questions of Security in Central Africa. The Committee is charged with developing confidence-building measures, promoting the limitation of armaments and furthering development in the subregion of Africa.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“To make it possible for these measures to have effect, the Government is at the present time negotiating with social partners a social truce that will apply to the rest of the year. The Chadian people, officials and agents of the public and private sectors have a moral obligation to endure these sacrifices if they are to be able to look forward to the future with greater hope and serenity. With a view to reducing expenditures and establishing balance, the Government is pursuing its programme of restructuring the army. In this respect a protocol agreement has been signed with France which should make it possible to reduce the army from 50,000 to 25,000 men and to integrate all forces into a truly national army. This means that the French Government is giving us technical and financial assistance in this tremendous undertaking.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“These measures included: an increase in individual income taxes; a 50 per cent decrease in compensation given to all governmental and related workers; a 10 to 20 per cent reduction in indexed income; a 20 per cent reduction in lump-sum income; a 10 per cent reduction of the numbers working in public administration; and a reduction in State spending. These measures, which affect workers in both the public and the private sectors, encountered the vigorous opposition of the trade unions, leading to days of strikes in May, June, July and August 1992. Although the strikes were conducted lawfully, the Government had no choice but to maintain these measures, the overriding necessity of which was repeatedly underscored in the face of limited national resources.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The new Government includes both representatives of the opposition parties and representatives of ordinary citizens. This forward-looking government has set for itself the objective of pursuing the orientation plan presented to the donors and sponsors of Chad in Geneva in June 1990. Stress has been laid on disengagement of the State, privatization, liberalization of the economy and sector-based development, with priority given to competence and experience in the administration and to maintaining a dialogue with our social partners. Like many other countries on the continent, Chad is confronting an unprecedented economic and financial crisis. To deal with the crisis, the Government adopted a number of measures to stabilize public finances.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Today I am in a position to announce from this rostrum that the Chad's national sovereign conference will take place during the first quarter of 1993, at the latest. This is a solemn commitment and one that has been repeatedly reaffirmed. Similarly, I reiterate here and now that the democratic process under way in my country is irreversible. Looking forward to this important date, and with a desire to bring together the largest possible number of our fellow citizens in the daily management of the affairs of the State, President Idriss Deby decided, after long consultations, to modify the National Charter which has governed Chad since 4 March 1991. On this basis, Mr. Joseph Yodoyman, a member of the opposition, has been appointed Prime Minister and Head of Government.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“At the last session of the General Assembly my delegation set forth the changes that had taken place in Chadian politics. We announced the enactment of the law on the conditions for the creation and functioning of political parties in the framework of pluralistic democracy and on the holding of a national sovereign conference scheduled for May 1992. It goes without saying that a meeting of such crucial importance for the future of the country had to be most carefully and rigorously prepared if optimum results were to be achieved. Thus, it was not possible to convene the conference on the scheduled date because the commission in charge of preparations for it did not submit its conclusions in time.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Less than 10 months after the beginning of his term of office, the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, has put his stamp on the Organization and has been called upon to play a role of growing importance in the life of free peoples and nations. We wish him ever-greater successes and offer him our support in the execution of his weighty duties. We have no doubt he will discharge his tasks with his well-known skill and tenacity. I should also like to extend a warm welcome to the new Members of the Organization. Their presence here cannot but strengthen the universality of the United Nations, the goal of whose founding fathers was to bring together all peoples, put an end to the scourge of war and other forms of conflict, and above all to ensure socio-economic development and fraternity among men.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In addressing the General Assembly this afternoon from this rostrum, I should like first of all to offer Mr. Ganev my warmest congratulations on his unanimous election as President for the forty-seventh session. His great experience is unquestionably a most valuable assurance for the international community during this tumultuous period in the world, a world which is seeking peace, security and well-being. He can count on the strong support and the full cooperation of the Chadian delegation, which it is my privilege to head. Ambassador Samir Shihabi, his predecessor, won our admiration with the tact and skill with which he handled the serious questions that arose during the period of his mandate. We express to him our fullest appreciation for his valuable contribution.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The best possible living conditions for all peoples the world over - that is in fact the goal which all of mankind should pursue in good faith and in all honesty. I would conclude here with a quotation from the President and Head of State of the Government of Chad, His Excellency Al-Hadj Hissein Habre: Peace and security, we cannot repeat it enough, have a direct effect on the lives of peoples My delegation believes that the States Members of the United Nations should act with this in view in order to achieve the basic objectives of a more just world, one in which nations would live on good terms with each other and where peoples, freed from the shackles of squalor and poverty, would exist together in perfect harmony, with understanding, with love for each other, in a word, in universal peace.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“In this regard, Chad commends the progress achieved by the super-Powers towards disarmament, which reflects a determination and a sense of responsibility that take into account the concerns of mankind. These basic concerns are, first and foremost, international peace and security, which depend on general and complete disarmament, respect for the principles of international law governing relations among States, and equitable international economic relations whereby all countries, producers and consumers of commodities, will act in such a way that they feel that they are complementary because ,one of the most precious human rights is that of receiving just remuneration for one's work.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“This brief overview of the international political situation, which has been marked by conflicts and tensions, should encourage us to make better use of the existing machinery in order to establish peace the world over. The fundamental given fact of our time is peaceful coexistence, which, if violated, inevitably jeopardizes international peace and security. These are still, unfortunately, based on doubtful realities such as the balance of terror and the principle of might makes right. Nevertheless, it is comforting to note the increasing awareness, on the part of nations the world over, of the imperative need to change this state of affairs.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon should be respected, in keeping with Security Council resolution 639 (1989). By its tireless efforts the international community has contributed to putting an end to the bloody, murderous conflict between Iran and Iraq. Not all the pending issues have yet been settled and there is still cause for concern. For this reason, Chad urges both countries to engage resolutely in the search for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace through compliance with and full implementation of Security Council resolution 598 (1987), and supports the role of the Secretary-General to that end. Similarly, Chad encourages any initiative that would obviate any further delay in the processes under way on the Korean peninsula, in Cyprus and in Central America.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Twenty-two months after the beginning of the intifadah the Palestinian people have shown their goodwill by agreeing to the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. Chad, which has always supported the struggle of the Palestinian people for the exercise of their inalienable rights and which recognized the Palestinian State upon its proclamation at Algiers, supports the idea of the convening of an international conference bringing together all the parties concerned, together with the permanent members of the Security Council, as the best means of achieving a comprehensive solution to the problem. With regard to Lebanon Chad deplores the violence in that part of the world. We appeal urgently to all parties to exercise restraint and we call upon foreign forces to cease their interference.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The hope created by the signature of the Geneva Agreements on Afghanistan has not yet been realized. Chad appeals to the political will of the Afghan leaders to spate their people further suffering. Similarly, the world's attention has been focused on the Paris Conference, which offered a historic opportunity to put an end to the long conflict and the sufferings of the Kampuchean people. In spite of the meagre results obtained, owing to the complexity of the situation, there are grounds for hope that the sense of responsibility and interest of the Kampuchean people will prevail during future meetings and that the withdrawal of foreign troops will be accomplished. The situation in the Middle East, at the core of which is , the tragic Palestinian problem, demands our attention.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Indeed, everyone condemns apartheid, but not everyone fights for its disappearance, especially those with the withdraw to succeed., In order to improve the current international political climate, the Government of South Africa should not just make timid advances to the majority, but instead, finally put an end to its outmoded practice and inaugurate a true democracy based on the principle of one man, one votes in an equal and multiracial society. In Angola, where a positive process has begun, Chad encourages dialogue leading to a final reconciliation among Angolans. With regard to Western Sahara, Chad welcomes the initiatives under way and firmly supports the efforts of the Secretary-General and the current Chairman of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Chad therefore calls upon the Security Council to exert all its influence to ensure respect for resolutions 435 (1978), 632 (1989) and 640 (1989). Subtle oppression and violence continue to prevail in South Africa, where apartheid still reigns as the supreme form of colonialism. In that connection His Excellency Al-Hadj Hissein Habre, President of the Republic of Chad, recently stated . The entire world condemns that system, which is the total negation of the rights of peoples and of human rights, but it continues to exist and to hold sway.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“All States must therefore actively participate in wiping out these plagues threatening all of the international community by making full use of the irreplaceable instrumentation of the United Nations. Today we note with satisfaction the praiseworthy efforts being made to initiate a dynamic of peace and put an end to the hotbeds of tension and war by which many areas of the globe are sorely tried. In that connection the implementation of Security Council resolution 435 (1978) on the independence of Namibia is clearly a decisive step towards the realisation of the goal the Organization has set itself. However, acts of intimidation and South Africa's deliberate attempts to sabotage that territory's peaceful accession to international sovereignty are direct threats to peace and stability in that long-troubled region.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Thus the States members of CILSS ate once again appealing to the international community to lend its support within the framework of a plan of action to contain desertification. Experience in recent years has shown that, when united. States can cope effectively with major challenges, whether they be natural disasters or such evils as drugs, ANDS and terrorism. W.'-h regard to terrorism, one of the most recent incidents has been the airline disaster of 19 September 1989, which cost the lives of 171 innocent persons, including 40 Chadians, among them the Minister of Planning and Co-operation His Excellency Mahamat Soumaila. My delegation vigorously condemns the wantonness, cruelty and inhumanity of terrorism. Chad not only condemns the abhorrent act but will combat terrorism from whatever quarter it comes and whatever form it may take.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Indeed, the shrinkage of ground cover, the decrease in surface water, the reduction in fishing resources, the drop in water tables and the drying up of wells have sorely tried the economies of those countries. The situation has been aggravated by the debt burden and the fall in prices of agricultural raw materials, making the result of these efforts uncertain. On the occasion of CILSS Day, 12 September 1989, His Excellency Al-Hadj Hissein Habre, current Chairman of the Committee, stated. The challenge of the Sahel continues to confront us, but our first victory is the one we must win over ourselves., The joint strategies adopted by the States members of CILSS will no doubt enable us batter to meet that challenge, but the results obtained thus far remain meagre when compared to the scope of the problem.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Chad fully supports the fourth international development strategy, which should be broadly based on past experience to foster sustained economic growth for the developing countries. ,today the environment is gaining increased attention from the international community because of a better understanding of its broad implications. The convening of an international conference on the environment and development in 1992 will be a major step forward in the process under way to ensure better protection. Certain kinds of environmental problems are being experienced daily by the peoples of the Sahel. Indeed, drought and desertification continue to be of major concern to the Governments members of the Permanent Inter-State Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CIIiSS).”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Indeed, structural reforms in the economies of third world countries cannot allow real development unless they are supported by appropriate export earnings. For now the situation in the third world countries is tragic and characterized by zero growth, a reduced standard of living and a high rate of inflation. Ironically, in current economic relations, the net transfer of capital from the South to the North from 1982 to 1988 was approximately S300 billion, whereas the capital flow to the developing countries declined considerably. This negative trend should be corrected. The convening in 1990 of a special session of the General Assembly ш international economic co-operation, in particular on renewed growth in the economies and the development of developing countries, will provide an opportunity for the taking of appropriate measures.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Those welcome decisions, which recognize that to be viable any solution to the problem of the indebtedness of the African countries must involve a reduction in debt, deserve our support and should be followed by all the industrialized countries. Furthermore, the growing marginalization of the African economies, which continues to be caused by a deterioration in the terms of trade, requires immediate international attention. In this connection the international community should play an active role in seeking the reform of raw materials markets. In particular steps should be taken to enhance the effectiveness of the common fund for commodities so that speculators might be forced to charge fairer prices more in keeping with the efforts made by producer countries.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“As the Secretary-General emphasized at the 1989 second regular session of the Economic and Social Council when he said ,We ate deeply concerned to see the large number of countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia that are prisoners of poverty and to report that their efforts are failing because of an unfavourable international climate and a deterioration in their internal problems,. That clear-sighted analysis should compel the international community to make efforts to find bolder solutions. In this regard the delegation of Chad commends the proposals of the French and American Presidents, Francois Mitterand and George Bush, to cancel pact of the loans their countries have given to Africa in the form of public assistance for development.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The activities of the united Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as the co-ordinating agency for the operational activities of the United Nations, must be emphasized and welcomed. While the major objective of the United Nations Is to ensure peace and security, we should recall that economic and social development Is essential to achievement of that objective, unfortunately we are obliged to observe that the current International economic system Is characterized by increased imbalances and inequalities, with grave consequences for the stability of the developing countries.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Taking into account the overall economic and social situation of Chad, whose special characteristics should be borne in mind, my delegation will once again this year submit two draft resolutions: one to the Second Committee, for special economic assistance, and the other to the Third Committee, for emergency humanitarian assistance. We hope that those draft resolutions will be supported by all delegations at the current session. The encouraging results seen in Chad through its efforts at reconstruction and economic recovery would not have been possible without the constant and substantial support of friendly countries. Chad extends its gratitude to them. It also thanks governmental and non-governmental organizations for the substantial support they have given in this immense effort at Rational reconstruction.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“While relying on its own efforts for reconstruction and the beginning of true agricultural development, Chad is grateful to the friendly countries and international organizations which, since the restoration of State authority, have constantly supported us through diverse and appropriate forms of assistance. With the continued return of refugees, assistance from the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees remains necessary to and their resettlement. Similarly many parts of the border region are still inaccessible because of the mines land during the occupation, which prevents the return of displaced persons to their area of origin. Here again we count on the international community to help us - on the one hand, to make the area habitable and, on the other, to provide the necessary minimum assistance to displaced persons.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“During those two meetings the Government of the Republic of Chad will submit to friendly countries and international bodies programmes to finance sectors vital to the development of our country. Furthermore, pursuant to resolution 43/205, my Government intends in 1990 to submit to donors and creditors a four-year plan now being developed in co-operation with the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank. We sincerely hope that, like the Geneva conferences of 1982 and 1985 on international assistance to Chad, and the meetings and round-table conferences on the recovery of the Borkou-Ehnedi-Tibesti region held in previous years, the international community will give massive assistance in response to our appeal, which proposes financing for each sector as well as the priority development projects of the four-year plan.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“In its efforts to improve the living conditions of its people the Government is giving priority to self-sufficiency in food as well as to education and health, by closely involving the population in implementation programmes. In these circumstances external financial assistance will for many years to come continue to play an essential role in the implementation of economic and social programmes in Chad. With that in mind, the Government of Chad intends to organize, in 1990, with the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme, two round-table conferences: one on education and the development of human resources, and the other on public health and the family - population questions.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Aware of the disastrous effects the instability in the prices of agricultural commodities could have, the Chadian Government is determined to make cattle-raising the true second staple of the country. In this regard, a large national livestock programme is now being implemented. Its objective is to maximize the capacity of the livestock sector in order to counterbalance the disadvantages of the cultivation of cotton as our sole crop. Development of cattle-raising not only will bring more income to the people of Chad but also will lead to an increase in trade between Chad and its neighbours and other countries of Central Africa. As can be seen, the economic and financial situation of Chad remains a difficult one, and is quite precarious despite the radical measures taken by the Government and the sacrifices made by the people of Chad.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The fact that 700,000 tons of grain were produced last year gives us reason to hope that the better use of new crop technologies will indeed help Chad to achieve food self-sufficiency. Nevertheless, the country remains dominated by one crop t cotton. The price for this commodity is set by stock-market speculators and is completely beyond the control of the State. In spite of the efforts made sacrifices made, and a slight improvement in cotton prices, this sector still shows a deficit. In those circumstances, while it continues to put into effect measures to improve the whole process in this respect, the Chadian Government is forced to seek condensation elsewhere foe losses in revenue resulting from the elimination of export taxes on cotton fibre.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“In economic terms, although - as in fact the Secretary-General points out in his report on the programme of special economic assistance to Chad - ,A favourable pattern of rainfall in Chad in 1987/88 resulted in a striking recovery in agricultural output in 1988/89 from the depressed 1987 levels (A/44/418, para, β), the country remains subject to the vagaries of nature. In that connection, the floods in August last year once again defeated Chad's efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency. Efforts are still under way to that end. Henceforth the emphasis will be placed on the development of off-season irrigated crops in order to cope with the country's erratic rainfall patterns.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“In this regard, the second Congress of the Union, held in N'Djamena in November 1988, adopted major decisions, which the Government is now implementing. In political terms, the draft of a new Constitution, submitted by the Constitutional Committee several months ago, will be put to the Chadian people in 1990 for adoption. The aim of that referendum to be held in 1990 is thus approval of the new constitutional law, and thereby the consolidation of the process of normalization of national life and the establishment of political stability by providing the country with adequate and viable institutions taking into account the far-reaching aspirations of our people and the political, social and economic realities of our country.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“From this rostrum, my delegation expresses the sincere gratitude of the Government and people of Chad to all the illustrious Heads of State who have made such a positive contribution to the ushering in of this new era - which we hope will be a felicitous One - in the relations between Chad and Libya. As we have always maintained, this Agreement bears witness to Chad's constant desire to live in peace with the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, strictly respecting its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and basic rights. That is our creed, and our commitment to peace is unequivocal. As they resolutely face the future the Chadian people, at peace with themselves and united in their great movement - the National Onion for Independence and Revolution - aspire to a better standard of living.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“The Ad Hoc Committee of the Organization of African Unity on the Chad-Libyan dispute is to follow up the implementation of the provisions of the Agreement. Those are the salient points of the Agreement, which ushers in a new era in relations between Chad and Libya. But need I point out that the strength of any agreement lies in the political will of those who implement it? Thus, the full, practical implementation of the Algiers Agreement will be the measure of the scope and value of the commitments entered into. For its part, Chad has already communicated this important Agreement to the Secretariat of the United Nations, in accordance with article 7 of the Agreement.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Reiterating their decision concerning the cease-fire that took effect on 11 September 1987, Chad and Libya also undertook to end any hostility, especially all hostile media campaigns to refrain from direct or Indirect Interference, In any form, under any pretext and in any circumstances, in the internal and external affairs of their respective countries’ to ban any political, material, financial or military support to any forces hostile to either of the two countries; and to proceed to the signing of a treaty of friendship, good-neighbourliness and economic and financial co-operation between the two countries, A joint committee will be established to lay down the provisions for the implementation of the Agreement and to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to that effect.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)
“Additional measures are provided for as part of the implementation of the Agreement, including the withdrawal of the forces of the two countries from positions they occupied as of 25 August 1989 in the disputed region this withdrawal is to take place under the supervision of an African observer commission, and there is to be a ban on any new settlements, in whatever form, in the region.”
1989-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 44 (1989)