UN General Assembly
1990

In Lebanon, the instability of the situation persists because of the combined impact of domestic conditions and external pressures. For its part, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania considers that the Taif agreement provides the appropriate framework for the resolution of Lebanon's domestic problems and the restoration of its civil peace. In Afghanistan, we regret the tragic infighting between brethren that has continued unabated after the withdrawal of foreign forces. We hope that our Afghan brethren will rise above their differences and achieve unity free from foreign interference. In the Arab Maghreb, the final settlement of the question of the Western Sahara will enable the Arab Maghreb Union to consolidate its political cohesiveness and economic integration. We renew our full support of the United Nations Secretary-General's efforts to find a solution to the conflict. Efforts to improve the international political climate will be fruitless unless a solution is found for the economic crisis of the developing countries, especially those in Africa, where the situation is particularly difficult.