UN General Assembly
1992

global peace. While the unnecessary and senseless aggression against the peaceful people of Kuwait has been reversed, the issue of prisoners and disarmament remains. This new confrontation has added another dimension to the region, where peace and stability have already been denied for a long time. We fully appreciate the efforts of the sponsors of the dialogue that is taking place on the Middle East. We sincerely hope that the talks will defuse the conflict and pave the way for peace in the region. However, this process will not be successful unless the question of Palestine and occupied Arab lands is addressed and the legitimate rights of the Palestinians to self-determination in their homeland are guaranteed. Equally, the territorial integrity of Lebanon and the security and safety of all States in the region, including Israel, must be assured. Only then will there be meaningful peace in the region. In South Africa, while there has been progress towards change, the process has been continuously marred by a heavy toll in human lives. The