Humanity, our greatest concern, is the reason why we are gathered here today. Humanity stands at a defining moment in world history. The challenge before us is to harness the collective consciousness and will of the international community to address the problems of planet Earth.
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As the curtain falls on the twentieth century, this time-honoured institution, the United Nations, rejoices in the presence of two distinguished Africans at the helm. The outstanding freedom fighter of Namibia, Mr. Theo-Ben Gurirab occupies our presidential perch, while our principled, purposeful an…
Mr. President, it is such a pleasure that a distinguished son of our region should preside over these proceedings. We wish you well and pledge our full support.
This year we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of a Declaration which was predicated on the assumption that the right to dev…
The countries which comprise the Caribbean basin at present enjoy a wide measure of mutual agreement and solidarity on the concerns and issues affecting each other. The recent establishment of the Association of Caribbean States has given fresh impetus to this flowering consensus, and Cuba is a memb…
The members of the Latin American and Caribbean Group, on whose behalf I am speaking, take special delight in endorsing this draft resolution (A/49/L.62/Rev.1). The logic is simple: a group is only as strong as its weakest link, and we commend the activities of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) secr…
The accession of Palau to the General Assembly of the United Nations is a fitting moment for the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States to muse somewhat on the question of size and sovereignty. The Group comprises countries which are as diverse in culture as they are in size and resources. Thi…
May I extend congratu- lations, on behalfof my country and myself,to Ambassador von Wechmar on his election to the presidency ofthe thirty- fifth session ofthe General Assembly. We have every confi- dence that he will carry out the tasks entrusted to him with appropriate diplomatic skills and object…
My delegation and I wish to express the profound sorrow of my country on the news ofthe death ofthe distinguished revolutionary leader of the Angolan people, Agostinho Neto. This marks the passing away ofone of the true national sons of the third world.
151. Mr. President, I extend congratulations …
