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we refused to allow the instruments of power to be handed over to our first President, Comrade Sam Nujoma, by the then President of South Africa, Mr. De Klerk. We demanded that the said instruments be handed over by Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, who in so doing symbolized the birth of our Repub

icy of apartheid. I pay tribute to the determination of the South African people and to the courage of two men, President Mandela and Vice- President de Klerk, each of whom understood the trend of history and opted for the course of reason and the path of dialogue. At the same time, I wish to take the oppor

t Nelson Mandela. That historic event could not have taken place were it not for the courageous policies of both President Mandela and Vice President de Klerk in their approach to power-sharing based on equality. Thanks to the positive steps taken and the wise policies pursued by President Mandela in formin

Let us give careful thought to the formidable lesson of political courage, tolerance and reconciliation given us by Presidents Mandela and de Klerk. These advances are offset, however, by the emergence throughout the world of areas of tension which, no longer masked by a bipolar structure, are no

ocracy in South Africa. Who would not agree that the peaceful change achieved in that country by leaders such as President Mandela and Vice-President De Klerk, is an example to follow? This change was made possible, however, only because both men had the will to abolish the system of apartheid and to establ

goal, and applaud all parties for their relentless and courageous endeavour to this end. Our special tribute goes to President Nelson Mandela and Mr. de Klerk. Bangladesh looks forward to consolidating our relations with South Africa in more concrete ways, bilaterally and in all multilateral forums. We are

people now have leaders that they have freely elected. We once again hail the eminence of President Mandela, as well as the merits of Vice-President De Klerk, for having been able, together with the people of South Africa, to lead South Africa towards a democratic and non-racial society. Here among us at l

llective conscience of mankind. It is, I believe, fitting to extend heartfelt congratulations to President Nelson Mandela, to Vice-President Frederik De Klerk, and to the people of South Africa. They have together established a new order in their country, one founded on justice and equality.

liation and unity. During the recent dramatic period in its history, South Africa was likewise fortunate to have had a visionary in the person of Mr. de Klerk, who was aware of the role of timing and recognized the need for change. While there have been many players in the struggle against apartheid, certai

brought to a peaceful conclusion? The Middle East was a crucible of conflict; apartheid in South Africa was a disgrace to the entire human race. Mr. de Klerk and Mr. Mandela showed both political wisdom and human tolerance in agreeing on a transition for the Republic of South Africa.

e. I wish to pay a special tribute to His Excellency President Nelson Mandela and other leaders of the South African liberation movements, and to Mr. de Klerk, for their vision and statesmanship, which enabled the United Nations to achieve one of the key long- sought objectives of Africa. Since the last ses

the exceptional vision, courage and pragmatism of the country’s leaders - in particular, President Nelson Mandela and Executive Deputy President F.W. de Klerk. Tribute must also be paid to the United Nations, and in particular to the Special Committee against Apartheid, for its contributions to the positive

My delegation salutes both President Mandela and Vice President de Klerk for their courage and determination in working together to consolidate their strong beginnings in the direction of a multiracial democracy. My delega

ess in the world for their combined efforts, but mainly to the South African people and leaders themselves, in particular Nelson Mandela and Frederik de Klerk, who have always distinguished themselves by the breadth of their vision, their courage and their determination. Echoing the new era beginning in Pre

urs well for the new South Africa. Above all we must congratulate and applaud the President, Mr. Nelson Mandela, and his Second Deputy President, Mr. de Klerk, on the courage, considerable skill and political enlightenment which they jointly and effectively harnessed in reaching an accomplishment that may e

ry made its contribution by giving an impetus to the reconciliation process through meeting with and offering encouragement to Presidents Mandela and De Klerk, both known for their wisdom and clearsightedness. We were one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the new South Africa - m

Executive Council, are grounds for satisfaction for all those who have contributed towards them, and for legitimate pride for Presidents Mandela and De Klerk. Given these prospects for peace that we can see just over the horizon, it is our keen hope that there will be genuine reconciliation within the blac

massacres and attacks. The European Community and its member States reiterate their support for the negotiating process pursued by President Frederik De Klerk and Mr. Nelson Mandela and appeal to the international community to assist South Africa in this crucial phase by helping to organize elections and to

East, in South Africa and in Cambodia who found the courage to take the path towards reconciliation and peace: Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat, F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela, His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk and all those, known and unknown, who accompanied or even preceded them on this courageous path

rm hope of a peaceful transition to majority rule and the birth of a new South Africa. This view has been strengthened by the speeches that President De Klerk and Mr. Mandela made in the United States last week. The negotiation process has proceeded in accordance with a tight timetable, and important succes

carefully orchestrated campaign of violence and terrorism aimed at subverting every effort to create a non-racial, democratic South Africa, President de Klerk African National Congress President, 10 General Assembly - Forty-eighth session Nelson Mandela have, with truly remarkable courage and foresight, bro

ciate the invitation. We are working out the details of our entry into this prestigious group. We congratulate the leaders of South Africa, President De Klerk and Nelson Mandela, on the agreements that they have reached and we are ready immediately to initiate full relations with that Republic. We recognize

eid, made a moving statement at this very rostrum requesting the lifting of economic sanctions against South Africa. To see Mr. Mandela and President De Klerk moving towards South Africa’s first non-racial elections is an immense and promising change. At last, both leaders have decided to travel in the same

ns imposed against South Africa, an appeal which constitutes a valuable encouragement to the process of political reform initiated by President F. W. de Klerk. Leaving now the African continent, I would say that Portugal, because of its very important legal, moral and 14 General Assembly - Forty-eighth sess

Prime Minister Rabin and Chairman Arafat, have set out on the road to reconciliation between their people. In South Africa Mr. Mandela and President De Klerk showed similar courage in breaking with the past and ushering in a new democratic South Africa. At the same time, we see violence of many kinds rakin

lenges that still lie ahead, the start has been encouraging and developments are promising. In this regard, we recognize the role played by President De Klerk. We also pay tribute to the role played by Nelson Mandela and his companions across the political spectrum in South Africa in turning a new leaf towa

a transitional Government based on universal adult suffrage. We salute Mr. Nelson Mandela and other leaders of the liberation movements and President de Klerk for their vision and statesmanship, which have made this progress possible. With regard to the call to lift sanctions against South Africa in respons

We welcome the new spirit inspiring the South African leaders, particularly Mr. De Klerk and Mr. Mandela, a spirit that led to the historic request made by the African National Congress (ANC) to the international community to lift the eco

ited, non-racial and democratic society. We are extremely encouraged by the progress in the negotiations taking place between the Government of F. W. de Klerk, Nelson Mandela of the African National Congress (ANC), and members of other political parties in South Africa. While there are still major difficult

It is a moment of miracles. We see Nelson Mandela stand side by side with President de Klerk proclaiming a date for South Africa’s first non-racial elections. We see Russia’s first popularly elected President, Boris Yeltsin, leading his natio

r the lifting of the economic sanctions against South Africa. We salute that outstanding son of Africa, and we include in this commendation President De Klerk, whose open-minded attitude has earned our admiration. The democratic transition in South Africa is at once fragile and promising for the whole of th

South Africans of all races, colours, beliefs and genders will participate. We applaud the efforts that have been made by the Government of President De Klerk and the African National Congress of Nelson Mandela to usher in genuine democracy in South Africa. We encourage all South Africans to give full suppo

ing Council and, in particular, the African National Congress and Mr. Nelson Mandela, its President, and the President of South Africa, Mr. Frederick de Klerk and his National Party. It has been a very long haul to reach this historic stage, and the imperative is therefore clear, namely, that all possible a

spark which kindles a beacon of peace to light the region along its way to realization of its fullest potential. The heroic efforts of President F.W. de Klerk and African National Congress President Nelson Mandela in South Africa must also be praised. They have remained unintimidated by violence and endemic

etween the African National Congress and the Pretoria regime in an effort to arrive at an early agreement on majority rule in South Africa. President De Klerk and Nelson Mandela’s recent actions are a clear indication of their interest in peaceful progress towards a truly just and democratic society in the

e and unwavering commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kuwait firmly welcomes the agreement that has been reached between the Government of President de Klerk and the other parties involved in the negotiations on the future political and social structure in South Africa. The thrust of Forty-eighth session -

the recent atrocities. My delegation is encouraged by the reports that the leader of the African National Congress, Mr. Nelson Mandela, and President de Klerk have resumed talks on the country's political future. We appeal, however, to Chief Gatsha Buthelezi of the Inkatha freedom movement to rejoin his com

sition to a democratic, non-racial and united country free of violence is in the interests of all. The prospects that emerged from the recent Mandela-de Klerk summit are positive, and we firmly support them. While welcoming the maintenance of the cease-fire in Cambodia, we call on all the parties involved t

d recently between the President of the African National Congress, Mr. Nelson Mandela, and the leader of the South African Government, President F.W. de Klerk, to resume constitutional negotiations. In welcoming the agreement between Mr. Mandela and President de Klerk, my President, Ngwazi Mr.

Government. In the meantime, we call upon Chief Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi of the Inkatha Freedom Party to rejoin Comrade Nelson Mandela, President de Klerk and his other compatriots in the negotiations, with the establishment and consolidation of peace as the first prerequisite, and the adoption of a dem

ent session would be the opportunity for the international community to rejoice over the irreversible changes since the advent of President Frederick De Klerk. But what do we see today, over and above the formal abrogation - I was going to say theoretical abrogation of the apartheid laws? Blacks still do no

or the prevention of delivering needed humanitarian assistance to the innocent. In South Africa we were encouraged by the positive steps taken by Mr. De Klerk towards the dismantling of the apartheid apparatus. The repeal of the legislative pillars of apartheid the Population Registration Act, the Group Are

Assembly intensify its efforts for victory in the fight to eradicate apartheid. This requires that all forms of pressure be maintained to compel the De Klerk Government to commit itself fully to the political and institutional reforms that it has already courageously undertaken.

ly the political process was interrupted by the violence sparked by the 17 June Boipatong massacre. We welcome the recent agreement between President De Klerk and Mr. Nelson Mandela to resume the dialogue. It is our hope that common ground can be found to bridge the gap between the principal political playe

rica a democratic, non-racial system through dialogue and negotiation. We welcome the forthcoming meeting between Mr. Nelson Mandela and Mr. Frederik de Klerk, and we hope that the negotiations under way will lead to a resumption of the negotiations within the Convention for a Democratic South Africa. Elsew

upsurge in violence, which appears to enjoy tacit support from elements within the ruling regime itself, must cause us to doubt the sincerity of the De Klerk administration to lay apartheid in its final resting place. The Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis call upon the General Assembly at this

ropriate and useful, to OAS efforts towards the restoration of the Aristide government. Barbados is greatly encouraged by the decision reached by the De Klerk Government and by Mr. Mandela on 26 September 1992 to resume negotiations with a view to establishing an interim government and a constituent assembl

The agreement reached a few days ago between Mr. Mandela and President De Klerk on the resumption of talks following the deplorable violence of last June, renews hope that all parties will cooperate in writing a new constitution

Middle East has shown signs of rather positive developments, in spite of some understandable hesitancy; in South Africa, the recent agreement between De Klerk and Mandela should pick up the broken thread of negotiations in the Convention for a Democratic South Africa; the political situation in Angola, Moza

nd non-racial society in South Africa. On the subject of this same country, I should like to voice the great hope that we place in the recent Mandela-De Klerk meeting. Our most earnest hope is that the negotiations for the establishment of a representative government can be resumed as soon as possible and t