UN General Assembly
1995

outside world, and by having been uprooted from their lands. We reiterate what the Heads of State or Government of the Rio Group stated at their recent summit meeting in Quito: “We express our concern over attempts to enforce domestic laws beyond territorial boundaries in violation of international law and the fundamental principles governing coexistence in the region. Such actions violate the sovereignty of other States and are contrary to unanimously adopted transparent trade practices”. (A/50/425, annex, para. 13) Bolivia expresses its condemnation of grave violations of international law, war crimes, violations of the fundamental rules of coexistence, manifestations of racism, and other offenses against humanity, all of which should be vigorously condemned. The work of the United Nations in this field has been important, but it needs to be further refined. In that work, the role of regional and subregional organizations for cooperation and coordination is essential and should gain greater importance in years to come. These organizations include 26 the Organization of American States, the Rio Group and the various regional and subregional instruments of economic