The delegation of Suriname wishes to associate itself with previous speakers who have condemned the commando raid by South African forces into Lesotho. which resulted in many casualties. That premeditated action by the racist regime is further proof of its hostile attitude towards the neighbouring S…
The General Assembly, in its resolution 36/172 B of 17 December 1981, endorsed the Paris Declaration on Sanctions against South Africa of May 1981 and proclaimed 1982 International Year of Mobilization for Sanctions against South Africa. . ' . . 36. In his report the Chairman of the Special Com- mit…
The decision of the General Assl~mbly to include item 135 on the question of the Maivinas Islands in its agenda and to consider it directly in plenary meeting fully reflects the impclrtance which this question has always had. Suriname welcomes this step because my Govern- ment is convinced that the …
The delegation of Suriname voted in favour of the draft resolutions on the question of Namibia, specifically A/36/L.23/Rev.l, on the situation in Namibia resulting from the illegal occupation of the Ter- ritory by South Africa, and has in this way expressed the full and unconditionai support of Suri…
At the outset, Sir, allow me to join preceding speakers in offering you the sincere congratulations of my delegation on your election to preside over this thirty-sixth session of the General As- sembly. Your recognized skill and experience in the field of multilateral diplomacy are indeed important …
Mr. President, we of the Republic of Suriname, should like to begin by telling you how much we welcome your election as President ofthis General Assembly, a signal honour which we see as a fitting tribute to your widely admired ability and diplomatic skills.
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The political scene in South-East Asia has, for the past 40 years, been drenched in blood and tears. This has been a period marked by great acts of heroism as well as by extreme acts of cruelty. Those who entertained hopes of lasting peace and well-being for the peoples of Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodi…
Due to circumstances of national importance, the Prime Minister and Minister for General and Foreign Affairs, Mc. Henck Arron, has been prevented from personally attending this session of the General Assembly. On his behalf, however, and on behalf of my delegation, I wish to congratulate you, Mr. Pr…
On behalf of the Latin American countries, it is my pleasure to inform the members present here that the following countries have been endorsed by the Latin American group for the vice-presidencies of the General Assembly: Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru. I hope that these
1S. Mr. HARRY (Australia): I …
Mr. President, may I first of all be permitted to extend to you warmest congratulations on behalf of the Latin American group, as well as on behalf of my own country, upon your election as President of the thirty- second session of the General Assembly. Your country has always occupied and still occ…
Mr. President, it gives me great pleasure to extend to you my warmest congratula- tions onyourelection to the highoffice of President of this General Assembly. Your election is a recognition of your qualifications andit also doeshonourto SriLanka, a nation which has always been in the fust ranks of …