UN General Assembly
2009

I would like to state that if the world does not comprehend the gravity of what is happening in Somalia, then the consequences will be very harmful. The troubles we are experiencing threaten to proliferate into neighbouring countries and indeed throughout the world. The problem of international terrorism is not confined to Somalia and this problem should be addressed at the international level. 19 09-52463 I turn now to the issue of piracy, which has recently become a matter of major concern for the international community. The phenomenon of piracy is closely linked to the current security situation in Somalia. As a result, as long as the security situation in Somalia remains unchanged, piracy will continue in one way or another. We would like to say, however, that there has of late been a reduction of piracy as a result of collective international endeavours. Still, it remains essential to make additional efforts to combat piracy. Toxic waste sunk off the Somali coast, unlawful fishing and the pillaging of national wealth are a violation of Somali sovereignty and cause considerable