A/45/PV.20 General Assembly
On behalf of the General Assembly, I vish to thank the
On behalf of the General Assembly, I vish to thank the
Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Principality of
Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Principality of
Liechtenstein for the important statement he has just made.
Liechtenstein for the important statement he has just made.
Mr. Bans B[uRbart, Prime Minister of the Principality of Liechtenstein, was
Mr. Bans B[uRbart, Prime Minister of the Principality of Liechtenstein, was
el,prted from the rostrum.
el,prted from the rostrum.
..• ADAN (Somalia): On behalf of my delegation and on my own behalf, I
..• ADAN (Somalia): On behalf of my delegation and on my own behalf, I
should like to eztend to you, Sir, most sincere felicitatioDc on your UDanimous
should like to eztend to you, Sir, most sincere felicitatioDc on your UDanimous
election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its forty-fifth sesaion.
election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its forty-fifth sesaion.
feel confident that under your able leadership and vise guidance, which stem from
feel confident that under your able leadership and vise guidance, which stem from
your rich and varied experience iD your country's public life and international
your rich and varied experience iD your country's public life and international
diplomacy, we CAD look forward to the smooth and efficient conduct and successful
diplomacy, we CAD look forward to the smooth and efficient conduct and successful
outcome of the work of this session of the General Assembly. I would like to
outcome of the work of this session of the General Assembly. I would like to
assure you of my delegation's unstiAting co-operation in the achievement of these
assure you of my delegation's unstiAting co-operation in the achievement of these
objectives.
objectives.
I also take this opportunity to express our appreciation for tha outstanding
I also take this opportunity to express our appreciation for tha outstanding
stewardship of your predeQessor and our brother from Africa, Major-Genaral Joseph
stewardship of your predeQessor and our brother from Africa, Major-Genaral Joseph
Garba, who contributed to the successful outcome of the forty-fourth session of
Garba, who contributed to the successful outcome of the forty-fourth session of
this body, including its sizteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth special sessions.
this body, including its sizteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth special sessions.
He pay our tribute to the Secretary-Genaral, Mr. Perea de Cuellar, for his
He pay our tribute to the Secretary-Genaral, Mr. Perea de Cuellar, for his
untirinq efforts in making the United Rations an effective instrument for the
untirinq efforts in making the United Rations an effective instrument for the
promotion of world peace, security and development.
promotion of world peace, security and development.
(Ml:.a-1IrIlMart e Liechtenstein)
(Ml:.a-1IrIlMart e Liechtenstein)
It is with profound satisfaction that we welcoM the emergenc~ of a united
Germany as a sovereign, independent State. The goal of German unification h&3 been It is with profound satisfaction that we welcoM the emergenc~ of a united
Germany as a sovereign, independent State. The goal of German unification h&3 b
achieved through a peaceful democratic process and in ezercise of the right of
achieved through a peaceful democratic process and in ezercise of the right of
self-determination of the German people as a whole. Somalia extends heartfelt
self-determination of the German people as a whole. Somalia extends heartfelt
congratulations to the new State and looks forward to close and fruitful
congratulations to the new State and looks forward to close and fruitful
co-operation in the years ahead.
co-operation in the years ahead.
On behalf of my delegatioDn I also congratulate the Principality of
On behalf of my delegatioDn I also congratulate the Principality of
Liechtenstein OD its admission to membership of the United Nations.
Liechtenstein OD its admission to membership of the United Nations.
Since our last seesion, Namibia has taken its rightful place in the comity of
Since our last seesion, Namibia has taken its rightful place in the comity o
the world's free end independent nations. While wa justly rejoice at that happy
the world's free end independent nations. While wa justly rejoice at that happy
~ulminatioD of the 10Dg and ar4uous struggle of the brave Namibian people against
~ulminatioD of the 10Dg and ar4uous struggle of the brave Namibian people agains
an oppressive racist rogime, ~ ca-~ot forget that the basic atructure of the
an oppressive racist rogime, ~ ca-~ot forget that the basic atructure of the
system of gporthft14 still remains in place in So~th Africa. However, a number of
system of gporthft14 still remains in place in So~th Africa. However, a number of
positive developments in recent months provide hopaful signs. Most important among
positive developments in recent months provide hopaful signs. Most important amo
these developments are the release of Mr. Nelson Mandela and some other political
these developments are the release of Mr. Nelson Mandela and some other political
leaders, and the lifting of the ban on the African National Congress of South
leaders, and the lifting of the ban on the African National Congress of South
Africa, the Pan Africanist CODgress of Azsnia, and other political parties and
Africa, the Pan Africanist CODgress of Azsnia, and other political parties and
organizations.·
organizations.·
* Mr. Rukashcsa (Rwenda), Vice-President, took the Chair.
* Mr. Rukashcsa (Rwenda), Vice-President, took the Chair.
(Mt. AdAQt Somalia)
(Mt. AdAQt Somalia)
Therefore. while there is reason for cautious optimism, especially in the context
Therefore. while there is reason for cautious optimism, especially in the context
of the ongoing negotiations between the ANe, led by Mr. NelsoD Uancio!l;;l, and
of the ongoing negotiations between the ANe, led by Mr. NelsoD Uancio!l;;l, and
President F.W. de Elert, the international community has a duty to continue to
President F.W. de Elert, the international community has a duty to continue to
bring p~ossure to beer on the Pretoria regime until the latter brings about genuine
bring p~ossure to beer on the Pretoria regime until the latter brings about genuine
refolmls leading to the dismantling of APartheid and the establiabment of IS truly
refolmls leading to the dismantling of APartheid and the establiabment of IS truly
multiracial democratic society in South Africa. Until this happens, international
multiracial democratic society in South Africa. Until this happens, international
sanctions against South Africa must continue to be maintained.
sanctions against South Africa must continue to be maintained.
We are concernsd about the large-scale violence and cODllict within the black
We are concernsd about the large-scale violence and cODllict within the black
community in Game of the town8hi~s in South Afric&o We sincerely hope that the
community in Game of the town8hi~s in South Afric&o We sincerely hope that the
spirit of good will and understanding, which currently prevails in that country,
spirit of good will and understanding, which currently prevails in that country,
vill bring peace, tranquillity and harmony amoDg the people in the affected areas.
vill bring peace, tranquillity and harmony amoDg the people in the affected areas.
The world today is passing through a period which is full of promise and, at
The world today is passing through a period which is full of promise and, at
the same time, has a potential for conflicts and confrontation. The end of the
the same time, has a potential for conflicts and confrontation. The end of the
cold war era. dominated by ideological conflict, has ushered in a new era of
cold war era. dominated by ideological conflict, has ushered in a new era of
understanding and co-operation. The recent spirit of conciliation and compromise
understanding and co-operation. The recent spirit of conciliation and compromise
among the major Powers 1O'Ould have been unthinkable only a short time ago. Today,
among the major Powers 1O'Ould have been unthinkable only a short time ago. Today,
it is clearly reflected in the near-UDaDlmity of approach and action amoDg the
it is clearly reflected in the near-UDaDlmity of approach and action amoDg the
pe~aneDt members of the Security Council towards the peaceful resolution of global
pe~aneDt members of the Security Council towards the peaceful resolution of global
conflict situatioDs.
conflict situatioDs.
In Europe, dramatic changes have taken place in the political and economic
In Europe, dramatic changes have taken place in the political and economic
fields. The most vivid msn!festatioD of this historic phenomeaon la the rebirth of
fields. The most vivid msn!festatioD of this historic phenomeaon la the rebirth of
a singlo Ger,man State out of the two separate German entities, which until recently
a singlo Ger,man State out of the two separate German entities, which until recently
had divergont political Ideologies. It also marka an important mileatone in the
had divergont political Ideologies. It also marka an important mileatone in the
history of Burope.
history of Burope.
But thill spirit of I!olid&rity od unity is D\)t manifested in Burope alone. In
But thill spirit of I!olid&rity od unity is D\)t manifested in Burope alone. In
the Arabian peninsula, my delegation welcomes the unification of the two formor
the Arabian peninsula, my delegation welcomes the unification of the two formor
(Mr. AGADe Somalia)
(Mr. AGADe Somalia)
States of Yemen, in the new Republic of Yemen. We cODgratulate the brotherly
States of Yemen, in the new Republic of Yemen. We cODgratulate the brotherly
people of Yemen and wish them peace and prosperity. In the ltorean peninsula, the
people of Yemen and wish them peace and prosperity. In the ltorean peninsula, the
Prime Ministors of the two ltorea8 have recently begun contacts with a view to
Prime Ministors of the two ltorea8 have recently begun contacts with a view to
initiating a climDte of friendship and understanding, which could eventually lead
initiating a climDte of friendship and understanding, which could eventually lead
to the reali~&tion of the shared aspirations of the peoples of the two countries
to the reali~&tion of the shared aspirations of the peoples of the two countries
for their peaceful reunification. The desire for unification cannot be regarded 8a
for their peaceful reunification. The desire for unification cannot be regarded 8a
being in contradiction with the membership of this universal body, as is clearly
being in contradiction with the membership of this universal body, as is clearly
proven by the unification of the two Germanies and the two Yemens. In accordance
proven by the unification of the two Germanies and the two Yemens. In accordance
with the principle of universality, Somalia supports the admission of both ltoreas
with the principle of universality, Somalia supports the admission of both ltoreas
to the United Nations as (ull Members.
to the United Nations as (ull Members.
In South-East Asia, too, there is a gentle breeze of change. The recent
In South-East Asia, too, there is a gentle breeze of change. The recent
breakthrough in the ongoing negotiations on the long and tragic conflict in
breakthrough in the ongoing negotiations on the long and tragic conflict in
ltampuchea provides new hope for peace in the regiQn. We fervently hope that it
ltampuchea provides new hope for peace in the regiQn. We fervently hope that it
will now be possible to ~~hieve a comprehensive political settlement, satisfactory
will now be possible to ~~hieve a comprehensive political settlement, satisfactory
to all concerned~ which will bring to &n end the Gufferings of the paople of
to all concerned~ which will bring to &n end the Gufferings of the paople of
ltampuchea and enable them to rebuild their lives and their nation. We hope that
ltampuchea and enable them to rebuild their lives and their nation. We hope that
the potential threat to peace and security in the region that this conflict has
the potential threat to peace and security in the region that this conflict has
posed would thus be removed.
posed would thus be removed.
Nearer home, in the context of the progress which is being made in Western
Nearer home, in the context of the progress which is being made in Western
Sahara, my delegation feels confident that before long the efforts of the
Sahara, my delegation feels confident that before long the efforts of the
Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Unity and those of the
Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Unity and those of the
Secretary-General of the United NationH will bear fruit in arriving at a
Secretary-General of the United NationH will bear fruit in arriving at a
satisfactory political solution to this vexed question.
satisfactory political solution to this vexed question.
Despite these favourable developments, it is regrettable that many conflicts
Despite these favourable developments, it is regrettable that many conflicts
still continue to rnqe, many injustices still remai~ to be corrected and many
still continue to rnqe, many injustices still remai~ to be corrected and many
problems still remain to be resolved before we can confidently proclaim that
problems still remain to be resolved before we can confidently proclaim that
mankind has overcome ita primordial instinct and is now mature enough to achieve
mankind has overcome ita primordial instinct and is now mature enough to achieve
(Mr. Mane Somalia)
(Mr. Mane Somalia)
lasting paac& b~sed on justice. In the Middle East, in Afghanistan and in Cyprus,
lasting paac& b~sed on justice. In the Middle East, in Afghanistan and in Cyprus,
people continua to suffer the ravages of injustice and war. In Cyprus, only
people continua to suffer the ravages of injustice and war. In Cyprus, only
intercommunal talks and a genuine dialogua can show the way towards a just solution
intercommunal talks and a genuine dialogua can show the way towards a just solution
by peaceful means. It is our aincere hope that the parti&s involved will take
by peaceful means. It is our aincere hope that the parti&s involved will take
advantage of the Secretary-General's mediation offer to find a solution, taking
advantage of the Secretary-General's mediation offer to find a solution, taking
into account the fUDdamen~al rights of both the communities.
into account the fUDdamen~al rights of both the communities.
As to Afghanistan, the withdrawal of foreign troops had heightened
As to Afghanistan, the withdrawal of foreign troops had heightened
ezpectatioDs for an early resolution of the conflict. We are, however, concerned
ezpectatioDs for an early resolution of the conflict. We are, however, concerned
that the situation in the country continues to be marked by violence, bringing
that the situation in the country continues to be marked by violence, bringing
widespread SUffering to the people of Afghanistan. Millions of Afghans,
widespread SUffering to the people of Afghanistan. Millions of Afghans,
particularly women and children, are still in refugee camps, unable to return to
particularly women and children, are still in refugee camps, unable to return to
their homes. We urge all the parties concerned to make every effort to resolve
their homes. We urge all the parties concerned to make every effort to resolve
their differences and get OD with the taat of reconstruction of that territory,
their differences and get OD with the taat of reconstruction of that territory,
which has gone through years of destruction and devastation.
which has gone through years of destruction and devastation.
The most persistent and the most intrenaigent problem is that in the Middle
The most persistent and the most intrenaigent problem is that in the Middle
Bast. For forty years, the situation in the Middle East has been the cause of
Bast. For forty years, the situation in the Middle East has been the cause of
tension resulting in several vars. It has destabilize4 countries, caused
tension resulting in several vars. It has destabilize4 countries, caused
devastation to the people of the region and destroyed their lives by denying them
devastation to the people of the region and destroyed their lives by denying them
their basic human rights. The root ca~se of this situation is clear and
their basic human rights. The root ca~se of this situation is clear and
well-known' the denial of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people t~
well-known' the denial of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people t~
thei~ homeland. The situation has been further exacerbated by the continued
thei~ homeland. The situation has been further exacerbated by the continued
Iaraeli occupation of Arab lands in defiance of the United Nations re.olutions and
Iaraeli occupation of Arab lands in defiance of the United Nations re.olutions and
in violation of international law. The courageous uprising, IDtifadah, of the
in violation of international law. The courageous uprising, IDtifadah, of the
Palestinian people in the West Bank and Goaa is an eloquent reminder that peace
Palestinian people in the West Bank and Goaa is an eloquent reminder that peace
CaDnot be attained in the region unless the rights of the Palestinian people are
CaDnot be attained in the region unless the rights of the Palestinian people are
fully restored.
fully restored.
Somalia has consistently maintained that the only aolution to this problem
Somalia has consistently maintained that the only aolution to this problem
lies in the return of all Arab territories and the exercise of the inalienable
lies in the return of all Arab territories and the exercise of the inalienable
right to self-determination by the Palestinian people. Wti have always extended our
right to self-determination by the Palestinian people. Wti have always extended our
unequivocal support to our Palestinian brothers in their legitimate struggle. We
unequivocal support to our Palestinian brothers in their legitimate struggle. We
continue to support the convening of the international conference OD the Middle
continue to support the convening of the international conference OD the Middle
East with the participation of Palestine on an equal footing with other parties.
East with the participation of Palestine on an equal footing with other parties.
We believe that such a conference will provide a unique opportunity for
We believe that such a conference will provide a unique opportunity for
negotiations on the basis of the General Assembly resolutions OD the Middle Bast.
negotiations on the basis of the General Assembly resolutions OD the Middle Bast.
Since last Auguwt, the~e haa been a new and dangerous threat to tnternstional
Since last Auguwt, the~e haa been a new and dangerous threat to tnternstional
peace and security. Favourable political developments have been overshadowed by
peace and security. Favourable political developments have been overshadowed by
the grave developments in the Gulf. The invasi' ~ and umexation of !tuwait by Iraq
the grave developments in the Gulf. The invasi' ~ and umexation of !tuwait by Iraq
haB generated a global political and ecoDomic crisis. Our proximity to the
haB generated a global political and ecoDomic crisis. Our proximity to the
conflict area and our fraternal ties with both Iraq and !tuwait make this situation
conflict area and our fraternal ties with both Iraq and !tuwait make this situation
all the more tragic and painful for us. Hor are ve unaware of the political ~~d
all the more tragic and painful for us. Hor are ve unaware of the political ~~d
ecoDomic consequences ef this situation. ~e Gulf crisis has generated vor~~-wi8~
ecoDomic consequences ef this situation. ~e Gulf crisis has generated vor~~-wi8~
repercussions, cau~ing military build-up and ecoDomic dislocation. However, the
repercussions, cau~ing military build-up and ecoDomic dislocation. However, the
consequences of war would be much more dangerous and far-reaching. Somalia,
consequences of war would be much more dangerous and far-reaching. Somalia,
therefore, is fUlly supportive of all efforts aimed at finding' a political solution
therefore, is fUlly supportive of all efforts aimed at finding' a political solution
to the problem.
to the problem.
Somalia considers Iraq's action to be in violation of international law and
Somalia considers Iraq's action to be in violation of international law and
the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. We believe that a solution to
the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. We believe that a solution to
the conflict can be achieved only on the baai. of the followiog central elemental
the conflict can be achieved only on the baai. of the followiog central elemental
first, immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all Iraqi forces from Kuwait and
first, immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all Iraqi forces from Kuwait and
the restoration of sovereignty and legitimacy in !tuwaitl secondly, aubae~ueot to
the restoration of sovereignty and legitimacy in !tuwaitl secondly, aubae~ueot to
the attainment of the aforementioned objectivo, negotiations ahould be undertaken
the attainment of the aforementioned objectivo, negotiations ahould be undertaken
in the search for a political Dolution to the difference. between Kuwait and Iraq.
in the search for a political Dolution to the difference. between Kuwait and Iraq.
For SONa1ia, the situatioD in the Gulf is particularly painful, for it
For SONa1ia, the situatioD in the Gulf is particularly painful, for it
involves two fellow meabers of the Arab League, the Islamic Co~ferenc. and tho
involves two fellow meabers of the Arab League, the Islamic Co~ferenc. and tho
Moveaent of Hon-A],iped COlmtde. with both of wholl Somalia has close fraternal
Moveaent of Hon-A],iped COlmtde. with both of wholl Somalia has close fraternal
ties. MO therefore wish to .e. an early resolution of this serioue cri8is in the
ties. MO therefore wish to .e. an early resolution of this serioue cri8is in the
interests of the peace and stability of the region.
interests of the peace and stability of the region.
I would now lite to touch briefly upon the steps ~ GoverDmftDt has recently
I would now lite to touch briefly upon the steps ~ GoverDmftDt has recently
taten in tho direction of the oDgoi~9 democratisation process which it had
taten in tho direction of the oDgoi~9 democratisation process which it had
initiated last year. OD the tecolllllen4atioll8 of the Gover!UHnt, the People'S
initiated last year. OD the tecolllllen4atioll8 of the Gover!UHnt, the People'S
Aaseably has recently adopted the n~w amended Constitution which, iptlr 111~,
Aaseably has recently adopted the n~w amended Constitution which, iptlr 111~,
provides for a Multiparty democracy, a free market ecoDomic system and the
provides for a Multiparty democracy, a free market ecoDomic system and the
protection of fundamental huaan rights. Efforts are also under way to open
protection of fundamental huaan rights. Efforts are also under way to open
MeanlDgfu1 dialogue with the opposition groups to promote peace and national
MeanlDgfu1 dialogue with the opposition groups to promote peace and national
roconci1iation. The significant initiatives taten by m¥ GoverDment will DO doubt
roconci1iation. The significant initiatives taten by m¥ GoverDment will DO doubt
contribute to the restoration of stability in the country &Dd to the improvement of
contribute to the restoration of stability in the country &Dd to the improvement of
the ecoDomic and social conditioDs of our people.
the ecoDomic and social conditioDs of our people.
Bar1ier in ay addr•••, I made a reference to the ne. and welcome change. that
Bar1ier in ay addr•••, I made a reference to the ne. and welcome change. that
were s..oping the world. The ell4 of tho i4.o1oqi~al cOlllfrontation betweell the
were s..oping the world. The ell4 of tho i4.o1oqi~al cOlllfrontation betweell the
aupot-Powers ha. helped to crGate new hopes for global peace and improvement In the
aupot-Powers ha. helped to crGate new hopes for global peace and improvement In the
huaan condition. nese developlNtnts have brought about a tread towards
huaan condition. nese developlNtnts have brought about a tread towards
conciliation and understendiag OD the part of the major Powe~s# and have opened up
conciliation and understendiag OD the part of the major Powe~s# and have opened up
new po.sibl11ti58 for substantial progress OD disarmament and arms reduction.
new po.sibl11ti58 for substantial progress OD disarmament and arms reduction.
(Hr, MU. GOlIlDUS)
However, the t.provemGDt in the Ea.t-Hest political clt.ate has failod to aake
However, the t.provemGDt in the Ea.t-Hest political clt.ate has failod to aake
any t.pact, ha. doDO nothiDg to a.eliorate the rapidly deteriorating .con~ie
any t.pact, ha. doDO nothiDg to a.eliorate the rapidly deteriorating .con~ie
conClitions in MUeh of the developinq world. Deeply rooted inequitie. 04
conClitions in MUeh of the developinq world. Deeply rooted inequitie. 04
imbalance. contlDue to afflict inter-State relation., especially between the
imbalance. contlDue to afflict inter-State relation., especially between the
indu.trial &Dd the 4sveloping countrie.. Many third-world countri•• continue to
indu.trial &Dd the 4sveloping countrie.. Many third-world countri•• continue to
e:perien~. economic stagnat.ion, increa.ed poverty and an overall deterioration in
e:perien~. economic stagnat.ion, increa.ed poverty and an overall deterioration in
the .ocial prog...... of their people.. In lIany of the.e countd.s thll Dumber of
the .ocial prog...... of their people.. In lIany of the.e countd.s thll Dumber of
people living in poverty is increalJ1ng at aD alarlllng pace. Today IM)i:'O the
people living in poverty is increalJ1ng at aD alarlllng pace. Today IM)i:'O the
1 bl1u'oa peOpl8 11" in conditions of .'.ct poverty. Accor411lg to the United
1 bl1u'oa peOpl8 11" in conditions of .'.ct poverty. Accor411lg to the United
RationD Food am4 Agriculture O~9aDi.atioD and the MGrld aealth Organisation, the
RationD Food am4 Agriculture O~9aDi.atioD and the MGrld aealth Organisation, the
Dumber of peopl. who now lack food 1. e.tlaated to be over aoo .1l110n and the
number of peopl. who now lack food 1. e.tlaated to be over aoo .1l110n and the
lllWlber of poople with .edous health d.k. becau.e of caloric deficiencie. is abQu~
nWlber of poople with .edous health d.k. becau.e of caloric deficiencie. is abQu~
to reach the 400 .11110n Bart. n. debt probl.., which e..r98d in alalost all dovelopillMJ cOWlltrle. in the
to reach the 400 .11110n Bart. n. debt probl.., which e..r98d in alalost all dovelopillMJ cOWlltrle. in the
early l,eOs, has .1n~e grown out of proportion and ia now threatening to disrupt
early l,eOs, has .1n~e grown out of proportion and ia now threatening to disrupt
the aocial or4er aDd political stability of lIany third-world countrle.. De.pite
the aocial or4er aDd political stability of lIany third-world countrle.. De.pite
the endl... and stronuous adju.~at effort. and debt ~e.ch.4uli~9 by the.e
the endl... and stronuous adju.~at effort. and debt ~e.ch.4uli~9 by the.e
couatrie., the prevaiUag interutional finucial ad _netary ayste. utots it
couatrie., the prevaiUag interutional finucial ad _netary ayste. utots it
virtually ~a.ibl. for the affected dovelopiuq countries to cope with the
virtually ~a.ibl. for the affected dovelopiuq countries to cope with the
burd.n. In bi. aDDual report OD the verk of the Organisation for 1990, tho
burd.n. In bi. aDDual report OD the verk of the Organisation for 1990, tho
S.creta~-Ge..ral points out that in 19a9 alone '26 billion waD transferred fr~
S.creta~-Ge..ral points out that in 19a9 alone '26 billion waD transferred fr~
the developll19 to the 4.".10,.4 coutdea. Thia alone ia • s.dous Il1pf1dlment to
the developll19 to the 4.".10,.4 coutdea. Thia alone ia • s.dous Il1pf1dlment to
the efforts of the developing countries aDd Must be atopped a=4 ~ov.r.e4.
the efforts of the developing countries aDd Must be atopped a=4 ~ov.r.e4.
A Duaber of new laitlativ~s are ID place, but what 1a required ls a new,
A Duaber of new laitlativ~s are ID place, but what 1a required ls a new,
vigoroua and dyDaMlc debt strategy. Such a strategy _ust iDclude debt cancellatioD
vigoroua and dyDaMlc debt strategy. Such a strategy _ust iDclude debt cancellatioD
am well •••Ubataatlally increa.ed resource••
am well •••Ubataatlally increa.ed resource••
YIut probl... of debt relchduU.Dq aDd the net transfer of resoureeD froa
YIut probl... of debt relchduU.Dq aDd the net transfer of resoureeD froa
de..10plO9 to developed cQuatri.. are clo.e1y linted to the prob18s facing the
de..10plO9 to developed cQuatri.. are clo.e1y linted to the prob18s facing the
d6velopiag eouatr!•• In the fie14 of international trade. A viable and effective
d6velopiag eouatr!•• In the fie14 of international trade. A viable and effective
debt IItrat8(JY would allO n••cl to provide for austaiDole growth iD developiDg
debt IItrat8(JY would allO n••cl to provide for austaiDole growth iD developiDg
couatrie., iDcludlng iD-depth ....ure. de.igne4 to iDcra••e their export earniDg
couatrie., iDcludlng iD-depth ....ure. de.igne4 to iDcra••e their export earniDg
capacity.
capacity.
!be .eriou. ocone-1c .ituatioD of the leaat developed eouatrie. should be &
!be .eriou. ocone-1c .ituatioD of the leaat developed eouatrie. should be &
caue. for grave CODcerD. IDcreaB1ng povorty, wideapread hUDger and mA1Dutrition
caue. for grave CODcerD. IDcreaB1ng povorty, wideapread hUDger and mA1Dutrition
have bee~ painful daily occu~reDce. ia aany of the•••c~D~ea. we welcome the
have bee~ painful daily occu~reDce. ia aany of the•••c~D~ea. we welcome the
re.ults of the recAntly coacl~ded .ecoa4 VDit~ BatioD. CoafereDce OD the Lea.t
re.ults of the recAntly coacl~ded .ecoa4 VDit~ BatioD. CoafereDce OD the Lea.t
o.velopad COUAtrle., held iD Pari.. %be Coaf.raace recognised the importance of
o.velopad COUAtrle., held iD Pari.. %be Coaf.raace recognised the importance of
Datioaal poliel•• aa4 their liDk. to tha lateraatloael envlroDaeat. V.fortunately,
Datioaal poliel•• aa4 their liDk. to tha lateraatloael envlroDaeat. V.fortunately,
however, it was uable to reach 8Il agr....at oa IDcreaBed f.blADcie1 flows ADd oa
however, it was uable to reach 8Il agr....at oa IDcreaBed f.blADcie1 flows ADd oa
ab ....ur.. to alleviate the debt burdeD of the l.e.at developed countrie••
ab ....ur.. to alleviate the debt burdeD of the l.e.at developed countrie••
Speakiag Bbout ay 0tfD couatl'1', IoIIalla i. today faca4 wth .edou••conol:110
Speakiag Bbout ay 0tfD couatl'1', IoIIalla i. today faca4 wth .edou••conol:110
probl.... Llke.~ of the otber le••t developed cOUDtria. iD Africa, Somalia bas
probl.... Llke.~ of the otber le••t developed cOUDtria. iD Africa, Somalia bas
to cope with the grave prob1_ of the innu of • 101'98 aUllber of r.fug.... This
to cope with the grave prob1_ of the innu of • 101'98 aUllber of r.fug.... This
ba. cau.ed ahort.. of foo«1, IUl4 the GovarDIMDt ill cOllPell04 to bear the heavy
ba. cau.ed ahort.. of foo«1, IUl4 the GovarDIMDt ill cOllPell04 to bear the heavy
we are grat5ful to the iaterD&tlonal ag8ac1es, ADd ia particular to the Office
we are grat5ful to the iaterD&tlonal ag8ac1es, ADd ia particular to the Office
of tb8 United Rations 8igh C=--l••loaer for .efu9ce8, for their e••l.tance in
of tb8 United Rations 8igh C=--l••loaer for .efu9ce8, for their e••l.tance in
tryi89 to .lti9ate the eituatioD. We would, hovever, Uk. to urg8 the. aot oaly to
tryi89 to .lti9ate the eituatioD. We would, hovever, Uk. to urg8 the. aot oaly to
coatinus tho •••i.t&Dce but to redouble their efforta without a110.1u9 eztraDeou.
coatinus tho •••i.t&Dce but to redouble their efforta without a110.1u9 eztraDeou.
political cOD8icleratloDa to iaterfere with the hwaaDltariaa CAU•••
political cOD8icleratloDa to iaterfere with the hwaaDltariaa CAU•••
Let _ refer to sou positive daveloplMlnts OD the aconcllic SC8D8. First, of
Let _ refer to sou positive daveloplMlnts OD the aconcllic SC8D8. First, of
cour.e, ie the po.itive outcome of the eighteenth spocial session of the General
cour.e, ie the po.itive outcome of the eighteenth spocial session of the General
Aaa.-bly, devoted to internation31 econ~ic co-operation and In particular to the
Aaa.-bly, devoted to internation31 econ~ic co-operation and In particular to the
revitalisation of the .con~ie growth and development of tho developing eountrias.
revitalisation of the .con~ie growth and development of tho developing eountrias.
%be cons.nsus arrived at in the Declaration augurs well for strengthenod
%be cons.nsus arrived at in the Declaration augurs well for strengthenod
international ecoD~ic co-operation. In this conteat vs have also noted the calls
international ecoD~ic co-operation. In this conteat vs have also noted the calls
fro. the Secret.~-Generalas well as from other important world leadars for more
fro. the Secret.~-Generalas well as from other important world leadars for more
orderly auagemeat of the world econQIIY. We fully support the call for initiating
orderly auagemeat of the world econQIIY. We fully support the call for initiating
a world-vide co~r.heasive dialogu& OD all complea economic issues to creata a
a world-vide co~r.heasive dialogu& OD all complea economic issues to creata a
better future for mantillc!.
better future for mantillc!.
Tbe start of the Clacade of the 1990s has witnes.ed the beginning of the enc! of
Tbe start of the Clacade of the 1990s has witnes.ed the beginning of the enc! of
the cold war an4 confrontation, especially batveell the super-Powers, "hieh ha.,
the cold war an4 confrontation, especially batveell the super-Powers, "hieh ha.,
a-oDg other thing., brought about a s~Sblance ef international ~ecurltyo Hone thQ
a-oDg other thing., brought about a s~Sblance ef international ~ecurltyo Hone thQ
le••, our world remains at a cross-roads.
le••, our world remains at a cross-roads.
Nbile tha rivalry of the .ajor-Powars in their race for the acquisition and
Nbile tha rivalry of the .ajor-Powars in their race for the acquisition and
stockpiling of deadly weapoDs has receded to a large extent, making the threat of
stockpiling of deadly weapoDs has receded to a large extent, making the threat of
the possible aDDihilation of ReDkind - if Dot of our plen~t itself - unlikely, a
the possible aDDihilation of ReDkind - if Dot of our plen~t itself - unlikely, a
different kind of threat loo•• large bofore us u4 it Is imperative that we take
different kind of threat loo•• large bofore us u4 it Is imperative that we take
idaediate preventive meaaures.
idaediate preventive meaaures.
As I said earlie~, de.ply rootod 1aeqv.ltie. and imbalances co~tiDue to plague
As I said earlie~, de.ply rootod 1aeqv.ltie. and imbalances co~tiDue to plague
inter-State relations. !bes. havG inevitably glvoa rise to wealth and prosperity
inter-State relations. !bes. havG inevitably glvoa rise to wealth and prosperity
for a fe. while the ae'ority of the world's population is compelled to lea4 aD
for a fe. while the ae'ority of the world's population is compelled to lea4 aD
existence of perennial poverty, hunger and diseas.. Such vide disparities in tho
existence of perennial poverty, hunger and diseas.. Such vide disparities in tho
worldO. !iv1ng standards are like a volc&D~ which 1. bOund to e~upt at aD7 moment,
worldO. !iv1ng standards are like a volc&D~ which 1. bOund to e~upt at aD7 moment,
nUllifying all the qains achieved at the political level.
nUllifying all the qains achieved at the political level.
(Hr. Adp, SomaUa)
It should be apparent that such a danq8rous situation Camlot be met
It should be apparent that such a danq8rous situation Camlot be met
effectively without sustalnea aDd sln=~re efforts aimed at international
effectively without sustalnea aDd sln=~re efforts aimed at international
~o-operatioD end understanding. Aa the fountainhead of such a co-operative effort,
~o-operatioD end understanding. Aa the fountainhead of such a co-operative effort,
the United Rations "Ul have to play an active role not only ia tryilllg to
the United Rations "Ul have to play an active role not only ia tryilllg to
ameliorate the .i.erable plight of the world's poor, but also in briDging about a
ameliorate the .i.erable plight of the world's poor, but also in briDging about a
just and equitable world order as stipulated in the Charter.
just and equitable world order as stipulated in the Charter.
~ delegation has DO doubt that the Membe~ nations, big and small, will rise
~ delegation has DO doubt that the Membe~ nations, big and small, will rise
to the occasion and eztend their unstinted co-operation to the Organization in the
to the occasion and eztend their unstinted co-operation to the Organization in the
fulfilment of this onerous task.
fulfilment of this onerous task.
The meeting rOil at 12.55 p,m.
The meeting rOil at 12.55 p,m.