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distinguished delegates ladies and gentlemen commerce and friends mr president respecting and
upholding human rights is obligation of all states and is enshrined in the united nations charter
nowhere does the charter arrogate the right to some to sit in judgment over others in carrying
out this universal obligation in that regard we reject the politicization of this important issue
and the application of double standards to victimize those who dare think
and act independently of the self-anointed prefix of our time
we equally reject attempts to prescribe new rights that are contrary to our values norms traditions
and beliefs cooperation and respect for each other will advance the cause of human rights
worldwide confrontation vilification and double standards will not mr president self-determination
and independence are intrinsic and fundamental rights that should be enjoyed by all peoples
everywhere without distinction in the case of libya we are witnessing the results of abusing the
authority of the united nations security council and ignoring the opinion of regional organizations
in this instance the african union which are supposed to be the united nations partners
in the maintenance of international peace and security mr president
my country zimbabwe is committed to a fair just and effective united nations in which
multilateralism inclusivity and transparency replace unilateralism exclusion and backroom deals
the charter of the united nations is built on the bedrock of the sovereign equality and independence
of its members without distinction as to their geographical size economic might or
any other endowments or qualifications we are deeply attached to these principles and call
on other members of the united nations to be similarly disposed the united nations was set up
among other purposes to and i quote develop friendly relations amongst
millions unquote zimbabwe desires and is committed to nurturing friendly relations
with other nations but he cannot tolerate interference in his domestic affairs
we invite other countries with which we may have differences including the united states
and the nato powers
we invite them if they have differences of whatever nature with us to rescue
threats pressures and punitive actions in favor of reconciliation friendship and
i therefore denounce in the strongest terms the illegal sanctions
illegal sanctions that are imposed on my country by the european union and the usa
and call for their immediate and unconditional removal
we don't know what wrong we have done to the united states and can it leave us free and
independent to do our own thing please once more i put it on record that my country's desirous to
live in harmony with all countries big and small we have peace in zimbabwe just now we don't want
war we don't want interference we don't want to hear of regime change at all
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