The General Assembly is resuming its debate on Namibia at a time when t'Ie future of the whole region of southern Africa seems very uncertain. Despite many differences, recent developments in Rhodesia and Namibia have followed parallel lines in several respects. Against a background of increasing vi…
On behalf of the sponsors, my delegation has the honour to introduce draft resolution Aj33jL.32 and Add.l.
13. Rhodesia and Namibia are the buffers which protect South Africa. South Africa is a sustaicer of the regimes in Rhodesia and Namibia.
21. During its previous two sessions, the General Asse…
My delegation voted for the adoption of the draft resolution in document A/33/525 as amended and fully supports section III of the draft resolution regarding the employment of women. My delega- tion was a sponsor of a separate draft resolution designed to assure equal employment and career developme…
In all the deliberations concerning Namibia in the various bodies of the United Nations we have proceeded from two basic principles: that only the Namibians themselves have the right to decide about their future, and that until the independence of the Territory has been achieved, its administration …
There are, in our view, two essential elements' that must be included and guaran- teed in a comprehensive and viable settlement of the Middle East conflict: one is Israel's right of existence; the other is the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.
92. The Palestinian problem is cen…
The Assembly's debate on apartheid this year is taking place against an ominous background-the increasing threat of widespread armed conflict in the whole region ofsouthern Africa. That threat has its roots in the apartheid system in South Africa. Not only does apartheid create an increasingly dange…
The Swedish Govern- ment has noted with concern that the Secretary-General, in his report to this Assembly on the work of the Organization stated in regard to the Cyprus problem: "The past year has been highly frustrating as far as efforts to find a solution to the Cyprus problem are concerned" [see…
May I first congratulate the President most warmly on his election to preside over the thirty-third seslian of the GeneraJ Assembly. His merits. which are lVeIl known to all of liS are a true guarantee that this session wi.1I perform its work effectively IInder his distinguished leuldership.
341. I…
I am speaking on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden.
216. Our countries have always taken a firm stand against the repulsive system ofapartheid in South Africa, the racial discrimination of the Pretoria regime, the increasing opp~es si…
Ip. order to allow more time for the sponsors of draft rE'~lution A/32/L.34/R~v.l to engage in further consultaticns on the dra.!i, I propose that the vote on that draft resolution should not be taken today.
The Swedish delegation will participate in the consensus on draft resolution A/32/L.15/Rev.l. The text in our view, however, has several short-comings.
63. The active policy of the Swedish Government is based on its dedicated support for the nuclear non-proliferation Treaty. -Any principles for co-…
This year's debate on the question of Palestine has taken place against the back- ground of dramatic development, with sometimes sUQrising turns. President EI-Sadat's visit to Israel from 19 to 21 November this year was a historic event which may have an important influence 0n the developments in th…
On behalf of the sponsors, my delegation has the honour to introduce draft resolution A/32/L.34.
49. During its thirty-first session the General Assembly adopt(d by an overwhelming majority resolution 31/6 K, in which it urged the Security Council to consider steps to achieve the cessation of furth…
As long as the last bastions of colonial and racial oppression remain in southern Africa, the situation will continue to pose a threat to international peace and security. What we are now witnessing is an increasing repression of the majority population by the white minority regimes, leading to mass…
The oppression in South Africa ofthe black majority has not ceased; on the contrary it has increased. The recent actions taken by the South Mrican Government and police are tragic reminders ofthe intransigence and foolishness of the ·South African racist regime. It is tragic because through its meas…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden will, in the course of the general debate, convey to you, Sir, my Government's official congratu- lations on your election to the presidency of the thirty- second session of the General Assembly. On this occasion, I should like now to congratulate you most …
On behalf of the delega- tions of Denmark, Flnland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, my delegation would like to make the following statement in explanation of our votes.
208. The Nordic Governments reject the concept of bantustans. We have repeatedly stated that we will not recognize the so-called inde…
Permitme first to express the :' Swedish Government's satisfaction at your election 11$ President of this Assembly. Not only is your election ai~. expression of the respect in which you are held in: the international community, it also testifies to the importance of the non-aligned movement in inter…
The question of Cyprus has been on the agenda of the Assembly for a number of years. The fundamental problems-political as well as humanitarian-remain unsolved. There has been very little progress in the efforts to find a durable solution. This is a matter of grave concern to the Government of Swede…
The object of the debate in the General Assembly on the Middle East problem should be to find ways and means to achieve peace in the area. Our foremost task is to promote negotiations aiming at a comprehensive solution. Certain signs have indicated that a possibility exists for making progress. The …
