UN General Assembly
1987

It is the duty of all States, large or small, to participate in our Organization's efforts to bring about disarmament. That is why Togo is pleased to have on its soil the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa. My country has already concretely demonstrated its support for the Centre and will continue to support it to the best of its ability. Terrorism in its present manifestations is a permanent danger to peace and a constant threat to the foundations of the political organization of our societies. My country, Togo, twice the victim, in 1985 and in September 1986, of mindless, blind terrorism, feels that this is a scourge with which the international community must deal with all the vigilance and determination that it demands.