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Statement by the Philippine Foreign Minister as Chairman of the ASEAN Standing Committee and on behalf of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers
New York, 9 July 1980 |
- The ASEAN member-states regret the untimely decision of the Government of India to recognize the Heng Samrin regime as Kampuchea. The decision undermines the search, and weakens the initiatives, by ASEAN for a durable political solution to the Kampuchean problem that would bring real peace and stability to Southeast Asia.
- At the time when the international community is seeking a just and peaceful solution to the Kampuchean issue, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and General Assembly Resolution 34/22, the timing of the Indian Government's action is a source of concern and profound disappointment.
- Furthermore, in view of the recent act of aggression by Vietnam against Thailand and the incursion into Thai territory by Vietnamese forces, the timing of the Indian move can well have serious implications on the tense situation and security interests of countries in the region.
- The ASEAN member-states stress that the Heng Samrin regime cannot be considered the legitimate government in Kampuchea. The situation m that country is a manifestation of the imposition of will on small independent states by foreign powers through the use of force in violation of international law and the principles and objectives of the non-aligned movement. The condoning of such imposition may usher in a dangerous trend whereby more regimes in the future may be set up through foreign military intervention.
- The ASEAN member-states reaffirm their commitment to Resolution 34/22 of the UNGA on the situation in Kampuchea, the ASEAN joint Statements on the Kampuchean conflict, and the ASEAN - EEC joint Statement on political issues. They reaffirm further their support on the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the 13th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, They call on the other member states of the United Nations to support the ASEAN stand on Kampuchea.
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