UN General Assembly
1982

240. In spite of its economic difficulties and its meagre resources, the Republic of Djibouti takes in a considerable number of refugees. The situation has worsened because of the devastating consequences of a prolonged drought, which has displaced a third of our population who have lost all means of subsistence. 241. The Republic of Djibouti has embarked on comprehensive programmes of revitalization and modernization of existing sectors of the service economy as well as on the creation of a sound basis for a productive, diversified economy through the development of new sectors in industry, agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries. 242. My Government, which has decided to use every means available to extricate itself from its socioeconomic difficulties, appreciates the assistance and aid of friendly countries to help in achieving those objectives. 243. After 34 years of bloody wars, 34 years of sacrifices, 34 years of tireless and uninterrupted efforts, the international community has just reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian cause, by declaring that no just and lasting solution can be achieved