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“As regards the Council's decision-making procedures, our view is that a proportionate number of developing countries, including African countries, should be accorded rights and responsibilities similar to those currently exercised by permanent members of the Security Council. Our legacy to future generations is to put in place a firm institutional framework that can adequately and equitably respond to the interests and concerns of all mankind, rich and poor alike. This is the challenge that faces our Organization as we enter the fiftieth anniversary year of the United Nations.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The reform of the Security Council, in our view, should aim at achieving greater transparency in its methods of work, making it more democratic in decision-making and reflective of the increased United Nations membership in its composition. We therefore support the proposal to expand its membership. However, in our view, its expansion should increase the number of seats for developing countries on an equitable regional basis, to reflect the increased membership of developing countries in the United Nations and the fact that the agenda of the Security Council is increasingly dominated by issues of concern and interest to developing countries, such as conflict-resolution and humanitarian emergencies.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“As a follow-up to the 1990 Programme of Action on children, Uganda has established the National Council for Children to oversee national activities aimed at their protection, promotion and development. We support the convening of the Copenhagen World Summit for Social Development in March 1995 to address issues of poverty- eradication, productive employment and social integration, which we hope will lead to the improvement of standards of living, especially in the most impoverished countries. We also support the convening of the Beijing Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995 to devise measures for the enhancement of gender equality and the empowerment of women. Uganda will continue to participate actively in the preparatory processes of both meetings.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“We appeal to the international community to support our efforts in the area of sustainable development. The most important outcome of the Cairo Conference on population was the endorsement of the view that the problem of population is not just a question of numbers; rather, the critical issue is that of human development and welfare. In this regard, the challenge is to improve people's standard of living in such areas as the provision of education and health, housing, transportation, clean water and sanitation, and to eradicate poverty. In 5 developing countries especially, population problems that arise from irresponsible parenthood are ultimately a result of socio-economic despair and ignorance, and these demand our foremost attention.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Uganda reaffirms its support for Agenda 21 and other agreements on sustainable development adopted in Rio de Janeiro. However, it is necessary that the Rio political momentum be translated into practical measures to implement all commitments agreed upon, especially with regard to the provision of financial resources and the transfer of technology to developing countries. For its part, Uganda is committed to addressing all causes and effects of environmental degradation, particularly poverty. For instance, we are sparing no efforts in seeking ways and means to exploit our enormous potential in hydroelectric power and solar energy, which are environmentally sound and are economic alternatives to wood fuels. This will help stem the current widespread forest depletion.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Uganda welcomes the coming into force, of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Abuja Treaty establishing the African Economic Community, which provides a useful framework for coordination of African development efforts at the continental level. In order to succeed, efforts to be pursued at subregional levels should be well coordinated and rationalized. Uganda is committed to full implementation of the Treaty for the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Arusha Treaty on revived East African cooperation. We appeal to the international community to provide requisite assistance to support our regional integration efforts in order to strengthen or create infrastructures that facilitate the movement of goods and services.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Uganda welcomed the fact that the General Assembly, in its resolution 48/214 on the United Nations New Agenda for the Development of Africa in the 1990s, agreed to address the full range of issues related to the diversification of African economies, with particular attention to be given to the issue of the establishment of a diversification fund for African commodities. Uganda attaches great importance to the establishment of such a fund. We appeal to our developed partners to be understanding and flexible in the negotiations in order to enable the facility to be put in place as soon as possible. The international economic system dictates that we enlarge our economic horizons beyond national boundaries in order to widen our markets.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The Secretary-General’s “Agenda for Development”, which has been submitted to this session of the General Assembly, provides a useful framework for political dialogue between the North and the South on practical measures to make operational the international policies, programmes and actions on development which have so far been adopted by the international community. My delegation supports this initiative. As we elaborate on the Agenda, we should be guided by the overall objective of effecting a substantial, rapid improvement in the quality of life in developing countries, through the eradication of poverty and the provision of basic needs, namely, nutrition, shelter, health and education. Equally, we endorse the proposal made by Brazil for the convening of a United Nations conference on development some time in 1996.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“As regards the Uruguay Round, Uganda urges that in the implementation of the provisions of the Final Act special offsetting measures be adopted to obviate adverse effects that are likely to arise from the erosion of special preferences currently enjoyed by some developing countries under arrangements such as the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries and Lomé IV. Further, the way should be eased for more developing countries to gain increased access to international markets for their products, in order to augment their export earnings. We also urge that the necessary assistance be provided to enhance our capacity to produce value-added goods and services for international markets.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Equally, there is a need significantly to increase resource in-flows to our countries — for example, through increased levels of official development assistance; foreign direct investment in areas such as manufacturing, agricultural processing and tourism; and the provision of remunerative commodity prices. Uganda, in the context of the preparatory process and next year’s mid-term global review of the Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries, will also seek the adoption of similar measures in favour of the least developed countries.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“For economic reforms to succeed in our countries, all creditors, including multilateral institutions, should adopt enhanced measures that go beyond debt-rescheduling in order to bring about a substantial reduction in our total stock of debt. Such measures should include substantial debt cancellation or conversion into grants and/or other innovative schemes such as the use of reserves, a new issue of special drawing rights and 4 debt swaps. In this regard Uganda endorses the conclusion of the recent Jakarta Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Meeting on “Debt and Development: Sharing of Experiences” and also endorses the recent proposal by the British Chancellor of the Exchequer on measures to resolve the debt problem of the poorest countries.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The situation is compounded by the fact that 77 per cent of the total stock of debt, which is the portion owed to multilateral and bilateral institutions, is currently ineligible for restructuring or reduction. The problem of external indebtedness is further aggravated by unfavourable terms of trade, especially the collapse of our export commodity prices, severely contracted resource inflows and limited access to technology. In addition to these unfavourable conditions, most of our countries are implementing stringent economic reforms, with their attendant adverse socio-economic implications for our people. This notwithstanding, some countries, including Uganda, are registering positive economic growth and controlling inflation.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Uganda is concerned about the current trends in the global economy which continue to weigh unfavourably on many developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Excruciating external indebtedness remains a major impediment to our development. Many of our countries are spending large proportions of meagre export earnings on debt-servicing alone. For instance, as of 30 June 1994 Uganda had a total external public sector debt of $2.99 billion — over 80 per cent of estimated gross domestic product for the 1993-1994 financial year. Contractual debt-servicing was $185 million — almost 76 per cent of export earnings; while arrears to be cleared were $222 million — or 91 per cent of export earnings.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“For its part, Uganda has established a human rights national focal point within the Justice Department aimed at enhancing public awareness and developing national capacity in the observance and promotion of human rights in the country. My delegation wishes to pay special tribute to all countries that have extended support to Uganda in this vital area of our development, and we appeal for continued support. Uganda is committed to democracy, good governance and the rule of law. A democratization process in the country is well under way. The Constituent Assembly was successfully elected on 28 March 1994. The Assembly is currently debating a draft constitution, which is expected to be finalized and promulgated by the end of 1994. That will be followed by nationwide presidential and legislative elections in early 1995.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The treaty on an African nuclear-free zone will be yet another important landmark for peace in Africa. Uganda urges its timely and successful conclusion. It is imperative to consolidate achievements so far recorded in the area of nuclear testing and non-proliferation in order to lay firm ground on which to make progress in other new and more challenging areas of disarmament. Uganda is committed to the full respect and universal enjoyment of human rights. We reaffirm our support for the Declaration and Programme of Action on human rights, and welcome the appointment of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“As a State Party to the NPT, and in the context of the preparatory process and review of the Treaty, Uganda will seek the removal of all imbalances in the NPT and the securing of adequate technical assistance for developing countries in the peaceful application of nuclear technology. We also note the progress that is being made to strengthen the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction through measures such as mandatory data exchanges and periodic on-site visits. These measures are useful in engendering confidence in compliance and in helping minimize violations of the Convention. We are also encouraged by the possibility of the entry into force in mid-1995 of the 1993 chemical weapons Convention.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“We urge the United Nations and the international community to act decisively and to take appropriate steps to end hostilities in accordance with relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council, as well as the peace plan of the Contact Group and to create an environment conducive to a smooth and timely flow of humanitarian assistance to the people affected. Uganda is encouraged by some positive developments that have taken place in the area of disarmament. We note the ongoing formal negotiations on a comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty (CTBT), under the auspices of the Conference on Disarmament, and urge successful completion of the CTBT prior to the convening of the Review Conference on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) to be held early in 1995.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“This should go a long way in helping to build confidence, facilitating the normalization of relations, concluding a formal peace treaty between the two countries and between Israel and other countries in the region. Uganda supports efforts with a view to the peaceful resolution of the problem in the Korean peninsula and urges all parties to work together to create an atmosphere that will help ease the tension and that is conducive to negotiating a durable political settlement of the Korean problem. Uganda welcomes the developments in Haiti directed towards the return of President Aristide and the restoration of a democratically elected Government in that country. 3 Uganda is deeply concerned over the continuing genocide and "ethnic cleansing" in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“We hope that this will contribute to a peaceful resolution of the problem. Uganda welcomes the initiation of Palestine self-rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho. We commend Chairman Arafat and Prime Minister Rabin for their political steadfastness, which made this possible. We encourage them to continue working together to resolve all outstanding issues for the full implementation of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973). We appeal to the international community to provide increased assistance to Palestine which is needed for reconstruction and development. We express our satisfaction over the signing by Jordan and Israel of the Washington Declaration by which the two countries mutually agreed to end the state of war between them.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“We are encouraged by the declaration of the Government in Rwanda that it will be guided by the spirit of the Arusha Peace Agreement as a framework for peace and national reconciliation and for its support for the regional initiatives on the problem of Rwandese refugees. Similarly, we also appeal for assistance to be extended to local populations in neighbouring countries that are hosting the refugees, in order to mitigate the adverse socio-economic and environmental effects they are facing as a result of the influx of refugees. Uganda congratulates the Governments of South Africa and Namibia for settling, through peaceful means, their long-standing dispute over Walvis Bay and the offshore islands. Uganda notes the flexibility shown by the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya with regard to implementation of Security Council resolution 731 (1992).”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“As regards Western Sahara, Uganda is concerned at the slow progress towards the holding of a United Nations supervised referendum on self-determination of the people of that territory. We appeal to the parties to overcome their differences and enable a just and impartial referendum to be effected. The systematic and widespread massacres of civilians which took place in Rwanda were tragic and deplorable. Uganda supports the setting up by the Secretary-General, on 29 July 1994, of an impartial commission of experts to investigate violations of international humanitarian law and acts of genocide committed in Rwanda with a view to identifying persons responsible for those violations and bringing them to justice. This should contribute to the process of national reconciliation.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“My delegation urges the parties concerned, especially UNITA, to demonstrate flexibility, realism, political will, tolerance and compromise, which are necessary for peace and national reconciliation. The civil war in southern Sudan has continued to escalate, with an enormous loss of lives, destruction of property and a large number of refugees and displaced persons. Uganda alone hosts an estimated 300,000 Sudanese refugees. We urge the parties to the conflict to set their sights on the common good and mutual accommodation in the ongoing regional efforts — in particular, the Inter-Governmental Authority for Drought and Development (IGADD) initiative — which are aimed at finding a durable political settlement.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“We urge the parties to remain committed to the peace agreement and to respect the outcome of the elections scheduled for 27 and 28 October 1994. We commend the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (UNOMOZ), which has helped to engender confidence among the parties — vital for the successful implementation of the peace agreement — and we urge continued international assistance to Mozambique, especially in the resettlement of refugees and displaced persons. The situation in Angola remains a matter of concern to the international community despite ongoing Lusaka negotiations between the Government of Angola and UNITA. The people of Angola continue to suffer from indiscriminate killings and destruction of property.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“As regards Liberia, Uganda was encouraged by steps taken to begin the implementation of the Cotonou Agreement, namely the establishment of the Liberia National Transitional Government and the initiation of the process of disarmament and demobilization of various combatants. However, we are disappointed by the increasingly tense military situation on the ground, both within and between parties, which has brought the process of disarmament and demobilization to a virtual standstill. We urge all parties to show seriousness to the process of peace and national reconciliation as this is vital for continued international support and a continued presence. 2 Uganda welcomes steps taken so far by the Government of Mozambique and RENAMO to implement the general peace agreement.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Uganda supports the new emphasis by the international community on seeking a political settlement to the Somalia conflict. Uganda urges all Somali groups and factions to put behind them fear and mistrust, and to begin to implement all commitments they undertook in the Nairobi Declaration on National Reconciliation in order to pave the way for the implementation of the Addis Ababa Agreements, including the establishment of transitional administrative mechanisms. We commend the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) for facilitating the flow of humanitarian assistance and we urge continued international support to Somalia.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“They should therefore be addressed in tandem in order to avert conflicts and their attendant negative effects, such as the outflow of political and economic refugees, capital flight and brain drain. We welcome the establishment of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution. Such a mechanism is useful for confidence- building among rival parties and can facilitate peaceful resolution of conflicts. Uganda is committed to making the OAU Mechanism effective and usable. We urge the United Nations and the international community to lend it the requisite support. The situation in Somalia remains tense and fragile with serious negative implications for peace, national reconciliation and orderly provision of humanitarian assistance.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Most of these refugees and displaced persons have fled as a consequence of conflicts, mainly within nations, but to a lesser extent between nations. This is a vivid, awesome picture for Africa in particular, and for developing countries in general. Uganda welcomes the increasing priority attention being given by the United Nations to the resolution of conflicts in Africa and elsewhere, especially the emphasis given by the Secretary-General in “An Agenda for Peace” to preventive diplomacy and peacemaking. We agree with his view that security, socio-economic well-being, environmental sustainability and the protection of human rights are closely interdependent and interlocked in a mutually reinforcing manner.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“In many countries, peace, the rule of law and democratic governance are being consolidated. However, in some others, such as Angola, Somalia, Liberia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, conflicts have caused untold suffering, loss of life and destruction of property, and have contributed to the staggering numbers of refugees and displaced persons, with the attendant negative consequences. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates the number of refugees and displaced persons worldwide to be over 23 million and 26 million respectively. Africa is estimated to have over 32 per cent and Asia over 25 per cent of the total refugees. Seven countries in Africa are among the top 10 countries of origin of refugees.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Our appreciation goes to the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his courageous and clear- sighted leadership of the Organization. At the outset, let me say how warmly Uganda welcomes the presence in our midst of a new South Africa, born on the principles of equality, justice and democratic governance. I wish to pay a special tribute to His Excellency President Nelson Mandela and other leaders of the South African liberation movements, and to Mr. de Klerk, for their vision and statesmanship, which enabled the United Nations to achieve one of the key long- sought objectives of Africa. Since the last session of the General Assembly, several developments have taken place in the international arena; some of these have offered hope and encouragement, while others have led to frustration and despair.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Permit me, Sir, on behalf of the Uganda delegation, to congratulate you most warmly on your well-deserved unanimous election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its forty-ninth session. Your election is a recognition by our Organization of your exemplary personal qualities. It is, indeed, a great honour to your country, Côte d’Ivoire, with which Uganda enjoys warm fraternal relations. I am confident that, with your skills and experience, you will be able to guide our deliberations to a successful conclusion. I wish to pledge Uganda’s full support and cooperation to you in your endeavours. I also wish to pay special tribute to your predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Samuel Insanally of Guyana, for the able manner in which he steered the work of the forty- eighth session of the General Assembly.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“It is also important that the composition of all United Nations organs accord with the principles of the Charter, notably the principle of sovereign equality of nations and the principle of democracy. It is with this in mind that we shall examine all proposals for restructuring that are before us. We stand at a historic watershed on account of contradictory trends which characterize the current transition to a new world order yet to be shaped and defined. We have, one hopes, a unique opportunity to construct a firm foundation for the edifice of a future in which the interests of all of us can be adequately catered for.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“As regards reform of the United Nations, we maintain our position that we shall support those measures which 34 General Assembly - Forty-eighth session improve efficiency and which do not distort the priorities that have been agreed on, and which reflect the interests of all Member States. We are also supportive of the proposals for the enlargement of the Security Council to reflect present-day realities. We reaffirm that an important criterion to take into account is that a country, big or small, seeking membership of the Security Council must fully embrace, and be seen to act in accordance with, the underlying values of the United Nations mandate for peace, respect for human rights, democratization and other accepted international norms.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In spite of the progress made, we notice a reluctance on the part of the donor community as regards fulfilling the commitments agreed upon in Rio. This is especially true with regard to providing new and additional resources. I wish to stress that for us in Uganda the cause of environmental degradation is poverty. Forests, for example, are being depleted daily because the people use their trees as a source of energy. To reverse this trend we need capital to exploit hydro-electric power or solar energy, both of which we have aplenty. We urge the international community to appreciate this problem.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We appeal to the international community to be supportive of regional integration by providing assistance to put in place the necessary infrastructures. The Rio Earth summit was an important milestone on the road to forging a global consensus on sustainable development. Uganda welcomes the adoption of Agenda 21, which spelled out measures to be adopted by the international community. As a follow-up, Uganda has drawn up a National Environment Action Plan to address our environmental problems. We welcome the establishment of the Commission on Sustainable Development and of the Negotiating Committee for an international convention on drought and desertification, in line with the wishes of African countries.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“African integration will create economies of scale, which are essential for the diversification of the African economies, making full use of Africa’s natural resources, increasing self-sufficiency and strengthening the continent’s position within the global economy. It is precisely for this reason that the Organization of African Unity adopted the Abuja Treaty creating an African Economic Community. The Treaty stipulates, inter alia, the strengthening of subregional economic groupings. In this regard, the countries of the Eastern and Southern Africa Preferential Trade Area have resolved to establish a subregional common market. A treaty to this effect will be signed in Kampala, Uganda, on 4 November this year.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We look forward to the urgent and balanced conclusion of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations. We are hopeful that a successful conclusion of these negotiations would increase world trade and increase the access of our products to world markets. This should help to increase our export earnings. Regrettably, for Africa the critical economic situation and the trend of marginalization continue. It is crucial to arrest and reverse this trend if Africa is to succeed or even survive in the geopolitical and economic system of the twenty-first century. We need to enlarge our economic space. Forging regional integration is an imperative if Africa is to end its underdevelopment and to be integrated into the global economy.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“The debt problem has been exacerbated by the unfavourable terms of trade, especially the collapse of the prices of commodities, which are the mainstay of our economies. Coupled with the reduction of resource flows, this has hampered our development. Yet, while still experiencing these conditions, our countries have undertaken structural adjustment reforms which call for heavy sacrifices on the part of the population, especially the very vulnerable people. For these programmes to achieve the desired objectives of sustained growth, it is imperative that further measures on debt relief, including debt cancellation, be put in place, more so in respect of sub-Saharan African countries. There is also an urgent need to increase significantly the volume of resource flows in support of development efforts in these countries.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“One of the major objectives of the United Nations, enshrined in the Charter, is the promotion of economic and social progress. In our quest for peace, it is imperative to address the economic and social challenges, which, too often, are the fundamental causes of conflicts in many regions. The present world economic situation is very grim. There has been a prolonged recession in the developed countries which, in turn, has had a negative effect on the world economic situation. This has been devastating for the developing countries, which have had to labour in a harsh international environment. The crippling external debt is one of the major obstacles for developing countries. In Uganda, for example, it is estimated that we shall spend about 60 per cent of our projected export receipts on debt servicing.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In Uganda, as part of the restoration of democratic civilian rule, the Constitutional Forty-eighth session - 7 October l993 33 Commission has already produced a draft constitution. The election of a Constituent Assembly, which is to deliberate and agree on the Constitution, will be held in December this year or early next year. Whether in Africa or anywhere else, the democratization process may be difficult, but it is an essential ingredient for peace, stability, the rule of law, and the full respect and enjoyment of human rights. This is particularly urgent in developing countries, in Africa in particular. They are essential aspects and conditions of the development process. We must therefore bring our full energies to bear so that the democratization process may gain momentum.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“I wish here to express our appreciation to those countries and organizations which have agreed to assist us in the resettlement and integration of demobilized soldiers within the civilian community. This session is taking place in the aftermath of the momentous World Conference on Human Rights that took place in Vienna. That Conference reaffirmed the commitment of the international community to try to secure the full and universal enjoyment of human rights. We hope that as a result there will be increased awareness in the world of the importance of human rights and a determination to build the requisite capacity at the national and local levels to ensure their enforcement. Linked with the human rights issue is the question of democratic governance and the rule of law. Democratic governance promotes human rights.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“As the resources devoted to building armaments are released in the disarmament process, these should be applied for development both within and between nations. Unfortunately, at the international level, we have yet to see the peace dividend being channelled towards assistance to developing countries. At the national level, Uganda, after the restoration of peace in the country, has now embarked on a process of scaling down its army to a level which the economy can sustain and which at the same time meets our legitimate defence needs. This is a bold decision by the Government, which, in the long run, should release resources for development purposes.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“As a State party to the non-proliferation Treaty, we shall continue to participate actively in the preparatory process leading to the 1995 Review Conference. We support the extension of the Treaty, subject to periodic reviews. We shall also seek to remove the imbalances in the present Treaty and to secure increased assistance for developing countries in the area of the peaceful application of nuclear energy. We maintain that there exists an intrinsic relationship between the disarmament process and development. Developing countries paid a heavy price during the height of the cold war as world attention was focused on acquiring additional armaments under the doctrines of deterrence. Many of them were trapped in civil conflict arising from ideological wars.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“I wish, however, to commend the United Nations Protection Force for the efforts it has made under the most difficult of conditions. On disarmament, Uganda is encouraged by the progress achieved in the wake of the demise of the cold war. The United States and the Russian Federation under START II have significantly reduced their nuclear arsenals. We were encouraged by the decision of the United States to extend the moratorium on nuclear tests until 1994, by the declaration of Russia not to resume testing even if others did, and by France’s commitment not to be the first to resume. In spite of the recent set-backs, we hope that this moratorium will hold. Uganda, however, believes that a comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty is the ultimate solution.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Our appreciation goes equally to Viet Nam, France, Australia, China, the United States of America and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), which, at different stages, contributed to the peace process. It is to us a matter of deep regret that in the former Yugoslavia, instability, strife and war based on ethnic and religious differences continue unabated. In pursuit of the reprehensible notion of "ethnic cleansing", atrocities are being committed. In spite of the grave situation, it has not been possible for the Security Council and the international community to act decisively to put an end to the agony and suffering there. The injunctions of the Security Council continue to be flouted with impunity. We reject and condemn the notion of "ethnic cleansing".”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Under the auspices of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) the Cambodian people have been able to exercise their right to vote and to decide on their own Government in the general elections for a constituent assembly. We are happy to see that a new democratic Constitution, with a constitutional monarchy has been peacefully promulgated. I wish to express the gratitude of the Uganda delegation to the Secretary-General and the UNTAC personnel who, under the able leadership of Mr. Yasushi Akashi, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, have contributed towards a comprehensive settlement of the Cambodian question.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“This requires, among other things, 32 General Assembly - Forty-eighth session compliance with Security Council resolutions relating to the Gulf War settlement. Uganda supports the efforts by the Secretary-General to ensure an overall settlement of the Cyprus problem. Any settlement, while taking into account the legitimate interests of the parties, should safeguard the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Cyprus. As regards the Korean peninsula, Uganda supports the aspiration of the Korean people to peaceful reunification. We encourage them to continue their dialogue towards this objective. In Cambodia we have just witnessed the fruitful completion of the peace process in accordance with the Paris Agreements.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“We commend Chairman Arafat and Prime Minister Rabin for the courage and statesmanship they have displayed. We encourage all of them to persevere in the task ahead and on the journey they have begun. I wish also to express Uganda’s appreciation to Norway, the United States, the Russian Federation, and all those who were instrumental in the reaching of this historic accord. Three years have elapsed since the outbreak of the Gulf crisis. We are glad that the sovereignty of Kuwait was restored. It remains our hope that, with positive developments elsewhere in the region, it will be possible for the people in the Gulf to be reconciled and to solve the outstanding problems so that harmony and cooperation can be re-established.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“In the Middle East, the mutual recognition between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel, together with the agreements signed between them, constitute a breakthrough of historic proportions. This is yet another illustration of the dictum that where there is a will, vision and statesmanship, a way forward will be found. This development holds the promise for concord and cooperation in the Middle East region as a whole. We welcome the Declaration of Principles on Palestinian interim self-rule in the occupied territories. These arrangements, which envisage a five-year transition period, are an important step towards a comprehensive and lasting settlement in accordance with Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“Equally, the Security Council decision to make it easier for the United Nations to supplement regional efforts in the search for agreements and in their implementation is most welcome. Apart from enhancing the regional capacity for peace-keeping, the Security Council decision helps to engender confidence. At the OAU Summit held in Cairo in July this year, African States agreed to set up, within the OAU, a mechanism for conflict resolution. The positive developments in Liberia and Rwanda, where the OAU and the pertinent leaders in the subregion have effectively discharged this role, are indicative of the potentialities of the regional mechanism.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)
“As regards the situation in Liberia, Uganda supports the initiative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the settlement of the crisis. We welcomed the Cotonou Agreement signed on 25 July 1993, which provides for a cease-fire and for the transitional arrangement leading to elections early next year. The ECOWAS Miliary Observer Group (ECOMOG) has clearly been a stabilizing force in Liberia. That is why it has been entrusted with the supervision and implementation of the Cotonou Agreement. We look forward to the full implementation of this accord. All this provides an example of the matching of the political will of the parties to the conflict to the capacity in the region to implement the agreed settlement.”
1993-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 48 (1993)