unitex@rubbs.fidonet.org (unitex) (10/12/89)
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.
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