The question of apartheid is one of the oldest and most debated issues before the United Nations. Ever since it was first dis- cussed more than three decades ago, the United Nations has adopted numerous resolutions calling on the white minority regime in Pretoria to abandon this despicable system. I…
For almost two decades, much of the attention of the United Nations has focused on the question of Namibia, and we do not need to be reminded as to why we are still confronted with this unresolved problem today. The recent promise of a breakthrough in the negotiations for the independence of Namibia…
Malaysia wishes to express its gratitude to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive reports on oceans and the law of the sea, as contained in documents A/61/63, A/61/63/Add.1 and A/61/154. We also welcome the reports of the chairpersons of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group to study is…
It is matter of deep regret that fOIl' the third time States Members of the United Nations are faced with the fact that a foreign Power, in Afghanistan, has still not found it opportune to remove the bitterness inflicted on a peaceful third-world nat/ion and on a people dedicated to freedom, neutrah…
It is matter of deep regret that fOlr the third time States Members of the United Nations are faced with the fact that a foreign Power, in Afghanistan, has still not found it opportune to remove the bitterness inflicted on a peaceful third-world natl~on and on a people dedicated to freedom, neutraht…
It is disturbing that the war between Iran and Iraq, which has lasted for more than two years, continues to rage. This protracted war has exacted heavy loss of life, caused acute financial burdens and inflicted untold sufferings on the peoples on both sides of the border. The con- flict has the pote…
My delegation has consistently supported all measures to eliminate com- pletely the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons through the cessation of the production and the destruc- tion of the stockpiles of such.weapons. However, my d~le gation abstained in the votmg on the draft resolutlO!1 whic…
The question of Palestine has been the subject of intense deliberation by the United Nations for over three decades, yet today we are no closer to the solution for which we all hope. In spite of the efforts by the United Nations to find a peace- ful, just and lasting solution to the problem, it rema…
Today, once more our attention is drawn to the region of South-East Asia, under item 34 of our agenda. Only a few days ago we heatedly debated the existing tension and danger in the region arising out of the explosive situation in Kam- puchea. By an overwhelming majority the General As- sembly adopt…
From 13 to 17 July this year more than 80 countries gathered in this very Hall to participate in the International Conference on Kampuchea, convened pursuant to resolution 35/6, which was adopted by an overwhelming majority' at the thirty- fifth session of the General Assembly. True to its pur- pose…
Regarding draft resolution 11, my delegation voted in favour, but as regards operative paragraph I we would have reaf- firmed our position in the Second (;ommittee, where we abstained.
144. Mr·. TANTEMSAPYA (Thailand): My delega- tion voted for draft resolution 11 as a whole but had operative parag…
Thirty- three years have passed since the question of Pales- tine was first raised at the United Nations, and yet today the question continues to engage our close and urgent attention, as our current deliberations de- monstrate. In spite of all the efforts to find a peaceful, just and lasting soluti…
It is with a sense of profound concern that I participate in this debate tQday to share some thoughts with members of the Assembly on a problem which carries serious implications for international peace and security. Two years ago, when
Sovi~t troops and annour struck across the border into Afghani…
I should like to congratulate Ambassador von Wechmar on his election as President of the thirty-fifth session ofthe General Assembly. My country considers him eminently qualified for the post and we are confldent his presidency will be carried out with distinction. My delegation pledges full co-oper…
We have heard the views of the Legal Counsel on the question whether the amendment contained in document A/34/L.3 is an amendment or a proposal, and we have noted his final remarks. Views have also been expressed by vaIious representatives, one way or another, during the morn- ing and afternoon meet…
Ever since the ques- tion of apartheid was raised at the United Nations, as long ago as 1946, there has been considerable discussion and deliberation on the subject with a view to finding ef- fective measures to eliminate the oppressive system. The number of resolutions that have been adopted by the…
Mr. President, speaking for the first time at this session of the Assembly, may I seek your indulgence in permitting me to express my congratulations to you and to say how happy I am at seeing you presiding over our deliberations. 4s a close and intimate friend of about 15 years' standmg, I am only …
May I first of all express the pleasure of my delegation at seeing you, Sir, preside again this time over the resumed thirty-third session of the General Assembly, which is devoted to the very crucial question of Namibia. We are confident that under YOUl" continued able and distinguished leadership …
May I first of all express the pleasure of my delegation at seeing you, Sir, preside again this time over the resumed thirty-third session of the General Assembly, which is devoted to the very crucial question of Namibia. We are confident that under YOUl" continued able and distinguished leadership …
May I first of all express the pleasure of my delegation at seeing you, Sir, preside again this time over the resumed thirty-third session of the General Assembly, which is devoted to the very crucial question of NllIIlibia. We are confident that under YOUI' continued able and distinguished leadersh…
