On this date, 28 September, in 1960, the Com- mittees for the Defence of the Revolution were born in Cuba as our people's response to the aggression, sabotage and threats of the imperialists and their servants. 1\venty- one years later, the Cuban people are stronger and more determined to defend the…
Reference was made here yesterday to the Constitution of Cuba and to Jose Martf. Our Constitution, approved by 98 per cent of the electorate of the Republic, states in its preamble:
"We, Cuban citizens, heirs and continuators of the creative toil and the traditions of combat, staunchness, heroism a…
Any court of law. any responsible forum. con- demns murder. International law also condemns aggres- sion. The killing of children is in particular even more revolting. Ninety-nine children hav~ died in Cuba. They were victims of the haemorrhagic dengue epidemic that took a toll of 156 lives. This ep…
First, Mr. President, I should like to extend to you our congratulations on your election to your important post. We are familiar with your vast experience in United Na- tionsactivities, and we are confident that you will con- duct our work successfully, in keeping with the lofty aims that gave rise…
Although we are witnessing the demise of colonial- ism, several regions of the world are still suffering the ignominy of colonial domination, despite the unremitting efforts of their peoples and the international community to put a definitive end to that excrescence of the policy of plunder.
102. T…
Cuba deeply appreciates the role played by the Organization of the Islamic Conference in the search for a just solution to the problem of the Middle East on the basis of the exercise of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, as well as for what it has done with regard to the City of Jerus…
I am not surprised at the reply to our true accusations by those who seem to feel no shame in representing those who daily massacre the people of El Salvador with foreign assistance.
408. Last year in this hall Mr. Guillermo Ungo spoke on behalf of the people of El Salvador.ls Mr. Ungo, who genuine…
It had been planned that our Foreign Minister would address the Assembly. However, given the great concern that has been caused by the conflict between Iran and Iraq and the obvious desire of the countries of the non-aligned movement-a desire shared by many other countries-to see an end to that seri…
Let me flfst extend to the Permanent Repre- sentative of Algeria my delegation's deepest condo- lences on the terrible catastrci-'he which has aftlicted his country in El Asnam. We share the grief and suffering of our Algerian brothers and would request their delegation to convey our feelings of sor…
To reduce the hotbeds of tension which exist in vari- ous parts of the worla and to seek a just solution to con- flicts mean to contribute practically to the strengthening of peace. The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other States and respect for their sovereignty and territ…
My delegation wishes to express its strongest objection to the fact that a draft resolution with such a clear, humanist and just content as the one before us should-be tarnished by the undesirable presence among its sponsors of that phantom entity called Democratic Kampuchea, which my country does n…
The Cyprus question has always been a source of particular concern to Cuba because of our ties of friendship with the people and Government of Cyprus and because of the tragic situation they have been facing for more than half a decade as a result of the occupation of a part of their country by fore…
We are now considering the report of the Committee of the Whole Established under General Assembly Resolution 32/174. In 1977, at the time of the thirty-second session, consideration was given to, and decisions were taken on, the proposal that emanated from the Group of 77 for the establishment of a…
The United Nations proclamation of 1979 as the International Year of the Child was an important in- itiative which opened new possibilities of carrying out joint activities for children and making it possible to work to improve the living conditions, development and training of new generations.
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Mr. President, I should first like to express to you our very warm congratulations on your unanimous e.'ect.ion as President of the General Assembly, a dis- tmctlOn th~t deservedly honours both you and your great and fnendly country. At a more appropriate time, the head ofthe Cuban delegation will e…
Only those who have not personally suffered Irtrn any offence against human dignity can come to this rostrum and speak calmly and coolly about the Fascist regime of South Africa. Only Hitler's Germany has gone as far in ignominiousness, persecution and
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Thirteen years ago the General Assembly of the -
116. It is a secret to no one that the racist authorities in Pretoria have tried to reduce the United Nations Charter to a mere scrap of paper. Their representatives have been so bold as to try to take their seats among the Member States and to parti…
The delegation of Cuba is honoured to introduce to the General Assembly draft resolution A/33/L.27 under item 32 and entitled "Programme of work of the Special Committee against Apartheid". Nineteen Member States have joined in sponsoring this draft resolution.
121. I shall speak very briefly on th…
The delegation of Cuba voted in favour of resolution XIV in document A/33/509, on the violation of human rights in Chile, in keeping with my Government's traditional policy concerning the situation in that brother country.
299. Cuba has always sponsored the various resolutions adopted by the Genera…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the States members of the Non-Aligned Movement in warmly congratulating His Excellency Mr. Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann for his well-deserved election as President of the General Assembly for the sixty-third session. For the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries it i…
