UN General Assembly
1982

judgement on vital matters falling exclusively within our sovereign domain. We are tied to no bloc or strategic consensus, a/id our right to have a minimum defence capability of our own is an expression of our sovereign status as a non-aligned country. 88. The unfortunate conflict between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq has been a source of deep anguish and concern for us. In addition to causing extensive human and material tosses, this was has aggravated the climate of insecurity in a highly sensitive region, and its early termination remains in the best interests of the peoples of the area. With this conviction, the President of Pakistan has made several efforts, singly and collectively, under the auspices of the Islamic Conference, and will continue to make every endeavour for the solution of this tragic conflict. 89. The conclusion of our neighbourhood have made us keenly aware of the perils of great-Power rivalry and confrontation to which, in an historic sense, the Indian Ocean region has always remained exposed. Pakistan has consistency supported Sri Lanka's proposal for