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UN ASSEMBLY SESSION -- TAKE 8 Posting Date: 10/09/89 Copyright UNITEX Communications, 1989 UNITEX Network, USA ISSN: 1043-7932 SAID MUSA, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Belize said the present atmosphere was one "of reduced international tension"; but the achievements in the political sphere had occurred in stark contrast to persisting economic problems facing developing countries. "The time is now to address the pressing imbalances in the world economy", he stated. Peace and development were inextricably bound; indeed, development was another name for peace. Economic freedom was inseparable from political freedom, he added, and there was a vital link between politics and economics in a world of global interdependence. The economic integration of Europe posed new uncertainties for many countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific -- the ACP Group -- he added. His Government, he said, continued to welcome investors from abroad who, with their capital, technology and access to new markets, could join Belizeans in expanding trade and providing increased export earnings and economic activity. These investors were his Government's partners in development who would participate with Belizeans in the mixed economy, assuring jobs at decent wages, while, at the same time, benefiting from the climate of free and fair competition of a socially just market economy. Among constructive efforts of the international community, Mr. MUSA mentioned the recent signing of the Tela Accord between five Central American Presidents. This joint plan for the voluntary demobilization, repatriation or relocation of the Nicaraguan resistance was a singular achievement of the Central American peace process which sought national reconciliation and democratization, he said. He reiterated Belize's commitment to peaceful coexistence with all its neighbours. Over the past year, Belize and Guatemala continued the negotiations aimed at drafting a comprehensive treaty to afford a just and lasting determination of an ancient controversy. He expressed readiness to resume these discussions without compromising the sovereignty, independence or territorial integrity of Belize. His Government was concerned, he said, at the "erosion of the constitutional process and the denial to the people of Panama of their right to freely elect a Government of their choice". He called on the current leadership in Panama to co-operate in national and regional efforts to establish the framework for a return to democracy and constitutional rule, and to put in place mechanisms for early and fair elections. * Origin: UNITEX --> Toward a United Species (1:107/501) --- Patt Haring | United Nations | Did u read patth@sci.ccny.cuny.edu | Information | misc.headlines.unitex patth@ccnysci.BITNET | Transfer Exchange | today? -=- Every child smiles in the same language. -=-