UN General Assembly
1982

region, including the PLO. It must be based on the principle of security for all States in the region, including Israel. It must be based on justice for all peoples, including the Pal¬estinians, who are entitled to self-determination. Finally, it must be based on mutual recognition of all the parties concerned. 145. The Federal Government therefore welcomes the new initiative by President Reagan as an important step to reconcile the rights of the parties concerned. The Federal Government has also noted with satisfac¬tion that at the Twelfth Arab Summit Conference, at Fez, almost all Arab countries for the first time agreed on a policy founded on peace between all countries in the region. The Federal Government appeals to every¬one concerned to seize the opportunity for a new start and make every effort for a comprehensive peace settlement. 146. The policy of suppressing the black population in South Africa and of racial discrimination is not only a grave violation of human rights. It could also lead to internal confrontation with destructive effects for the country and the entire region.