UN General Assembly
1982

IL My delegation joins those who have expressed disappointment with the outcome of the second special session on disarmament. The consistent and high- pitched expression of fear of the dangers of the arms race, the tremendous diversion of resources and the massive rallies that we have witnessed have failed to move the leaders of the major countries of the world, particularly the two super-Powers. Despite the serious obstacles that exist, we cannot and must not lose hope in our attempts to achieve general and complete disarmament. There must be a rethinking on the part of those countries that have held back project in this repaid. A way to maintain peace and security on this planet of ours, instead of threatening its destruction, must be found and established. The outcome of nine years of negotiations on the law of the sea was a laudable achievement of the United Nations. It was also a step towards the setting up of the new international economic order. Many potential disputes will now be prevented because of the provisions contained in