UN General Assembly
1977

23. This is an unprecedented event in our history and was made possible only by our people's victory over Portuguese colonialism and the revolutionary gains won since the proclamation of independence. 24. In this way the Mozambican people are constructing their history, building democracy, consolidating the victories they have already achieved and determining their future in "freedom and sovereignty. Allow us to associate the action of the United Nations with this event of such high significance for the Mozambican people. 25. The present international juncture is eminently favourable to the people's struggle for independence and peace as a result of the successes of national liberation struggles, the consolidation of the socialist camp and the successes of the workers' democratic movements in the capitalist countries. From this point of view the outstanding victories of the peoples of Viet Nam, the Lao People's Democratic Republic and Democratic' Kampuchea are a stimulus and a permanent encouragement to all those who struggle for freedom, independence and peace. They prove that imperialism can be defeated on the battlefield.