THE EIGHT-POINT PEACE PROPOSAL OF THE COALITION GOVERNMENT

OF DEMOCRATIC KAMPUCHEA AND

THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT

CONTENTS

• Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea's proposal for a political settlement to the problem of Kampuchea •.••

• The position of the CGDK in proposing the ~ight-point proposal •••...•••••.••••.• 4

• The efforts of the CGDK to get the support from international community for the eight-point proposal •••.•.••.•.••• 6

• The resolute support of the international community to the eight-polnt proposal(*) •.••••.•..•••..•.• 9

. Conclusion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

- Excerpts from the address of H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK at the 41st session of the UN General Assembly during the debate on "The Situation in Kampuchea"

- Excerpts from the report of the Ad Hoc Committee of the International Conference on Kampuchea

(*) So far there are 63 countries in the world expressing their support to the eight-point proposal of the CGDK.

COALITION GOVERNMENT OF DEMOCRATIC KAMPUCHEA'S PROPOSAL FOR A POLITICAL SETILEMENT TO THE PROBLEM OF KAM.PUCHEA

This proposal is inspired by the Kampuchean people and the CGDK's genuine desire to seek a poli­tical solution to the problem of Kampuchea and is based on the United Nations relevant resolutions ado­pted in the past 7 consecutive years and the Interna­tional Conference on Kampuchea Declaration in 1981.

1. The tripartite Coalition Government of Demo­cratic Kampuchea (CGDK) calls on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to get into nego­tiation with it in order to discuss about the process of the withdrawal of the Vietnamese troops from Kam­puchea. We do not demand the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to withdraw all its forces from Kampuchea at once. We accept the withdrawal of the Vietnamese forces from Kampuchea in two phases within a definite period of time.

Other countries may take part in the nego­tiation according to their judgement in order to help bring about a political solution to the problem of Kampuchea.

2. After the agreement on the process of the withdrawal of the Vietnamese troops from Kampuchea , there will be a cease-fire so as to allow Vietnam to withdraw. its forces according to the said agreement.

3. Both the withdrawal of the Vietnamese troops and the cease-fire must be supervised directly by a UN observer group.

4. After the first phase of the Vietna­mese troops withdrawal, Heng Samrin and his faction get into negotiation with the tripar­tite CGDK in order to set up a quadripartite coalition government of Kampuchea with Sam­dech NORODOM SIHANOUK as President and His Excellency SON SANN as Prime Minister in con­formity with the spirit of the great national union and national reconciliation so that each of the four parties should have the same rights as political forces in the national community.

5. The quadripartite coalition govern­ment of Kampuchea will hold free elections under the supervision of a UN observer group.

6. Kampuchea will be restored as an in­dependent, united in her own territorial in­tegrity having a liberal democratic regime, peaceful, neutral and non-aligned country wi­thout any base of foreign troops on her soil. The Kampuchea's neutrality will be guaranteed by the UN with the presence of its observer group on the spot for the first two or three years.

7. Kampuchea welcomes all countries from West as well as from East and neutral and non­aligned countries to help rebuild the country.

8. As for the Socialist Republic of Viet­nam, Kampuchea independent, united in her own territorial integrity, peaceful, neutral and non-aligned, is willing to sign with it a non aggression and peaceful coexistence treaty and to establish economic and trade relations bet­ween the two countries for ever.

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The above proposal i? put forward for the sake of peace in Kampuchea, and peace and security in South-East Asia and Asia-Pacific region as well.

Beijing, March 17, 1986

KHIEU SAMPHAN Samdech NOROOOH SIHANOUK Vice-President of President of

Democratic Kampuchea De.acratic la~puchea in charqe of Foreiqn Affairs ~~~~

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SON SANN Prime Minister of

the CCOlt

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THE POSITION o•· THE CGDK IN PROPOSING THE EIGHT-POINT PEACE PROPOSAL

In a press conference on March 20, 1986 in Beijing, at the end of the official visit in the People's Republic of China, the three leaders of the tripartite CGDK stated clearly the position of the CGDK in proposing the eight-point peace proposal.

- H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, Pre­sident of Democratic Kampuchea said, "the. V.ie.tnamue have unju.6tly and blw.ta.U.y .invaded and op~u~ed o~ cou~y, by tAampl.ing ~ava-gely and aJr.JWgantly on the UN Cha.Jt,teJL. Heng Sam4.in ~eg.ime wh.ich wa4 .i~talled .in Phnom Penh by the. V.ie.tnamue 6o~cu dou not at ai.t ~e.pll.ue.nt the. Kampuchean people. Heng Samti.-Ut and hM c.Li.qu e. ~e.pll.u ent o nl.y the. V .ie.tnamu e. and the. Sov.ie.t coio~t. Howe.vVL, M we iove. peace., we adopt a 6ie..U.bie. and magnan.i­mo~ att.itude. to~d them. The. UN Ge.n~ A6~ e.mbiy hM ~e.pe.atediy cai.te.d the V.ie.tnamu e to wah~ ai.t .iU tJLoo~ 6~om Kampuchea .im­me.d.iateiy and uncond.it.ionaily. But we. ~e. ge.nvw~ enough not to demand the. V.ie.tnamue wahc:fltaw.<.ng ai.t o6 w tJLoop6 at once., we ac­cept a two-phMe.d wah~. A6tVL the 6~t ph.Me. o6 the V.ie.tnamue wah~, He.ng Sam­~n and hM 6ac.:ti..on will. get .into ne.go.ti..a.t.ion w.il.h the ~paJL.t.i;t.e CGVK .in o~dVL to ~ e.t up a qua~po.JLt..ite coai.i.:ti..on govVLnme.nt o6 I(Qmpu­chea. We. acco~d to He.ng SamA.in and hM 6ac­.:ti..on wh.ich ~e. tlt.a.doM M 6uU ILighU and 6~e.e.dom M u.6 .in the. ~~~~ CGVK,and then thVLe wil.i. be. 6~e.e. eie.c.Uon .(..n Kampuchea. So we. ~e. vVLy 6ie..U.bie. and genVLou.6 to them."

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- H.E. SON SANN, PrJme Minister of the CGDK, stressed that the eight-point proposal is inspired by the genuine desire of the CGDK. He said "no one oJt.deM U-6 to do that.Bu.idu, ' . thM ught-po.int ~opo.6ai .(.4 by no mea~ .(..YI-

teJt.pJt.e.ted that we have iMt on the ba.ttte-6-{.eid, thU-6 ~uoued to negow.:ti..on. fut, M Samde.ch ~.>a.id, L•Je. L-tkl.n.t to e.nd the Kampuchean pllobie.m qu.ick..ly by negowted and poli.:ti..cai mean.6 .in Une wah the ~eievant UN ~Uoiu-lion.6: Now the bai.t .i4 .in the V.ie.tnamue ~.ide. I 6 they ~tJ.U. ~eject .it, I am conv-inced that the .inteJt.na.ti.o nai cormnu.n.ity and the UN will. ~.>e.e cie~y who dou not u.nnt peace."

- H.E. KHIEU SAMPHAN, Vice-President of Democratic Kampuchea in charge of Foreign Af­fairs said, "thM peace. ~opo.6ai .i4 the out­come. o 6 oWl wo~k-6 .in the. Council o 6 M.in.il.>teM o6 the. CGVK. ThM p~opo.6ai ~.>h~~ ~hat ~ot oniy do oWL 6-ighteM o6 the tlt..ip~t.ite ~UM­tance. 6o~cu 6-ight ~.>uccu~.>nu.U.!:( on the ba.ttt:e­Q.ieid but we. ail.>o have good w.iU to 4ettie the K~mpu.chean pJt.obie.m poi.it.icai.ty.

"Tw document pave~.> the L-tkl.IJ 6o~ the po­i.it.icai, ~ea...6onabie and j~t ~.>ettiement to the Kampu.chean p~obiem. Tw document ail.>o ~.>ho~ the 6oJt.m o6 the g~eat na.:ti..onai u.n.ion and na­lionai ~econ~on o6 Kampuchea a6teJt. the wdh~ o6 the V.ie.tnamue 6o~cu."

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THE EFFORTS OF THE CGDK TO GET THE SUPPORTS FROM INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOR THE EIGHT-POINT PROPOSAL

On April 5, 1986, H.R.H. Samdech NORODOH SIHANOUK sent a letter to Heads of State and Government of many countries requesting their support for the eight-point proposal.

Excerpts from the letter of H.R.H.Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK to Heads of State and Government of friendly countries read as follows:

"I have the honoUir. to bJUng to IJOUir. lo6-ty knowle.dg e. the text 0 6 the Ug ht-point p!LO­po~al put 6o~d by the Coatit.<..on Gov~nme.nt o6 Ve.moCII..a.tic. Ka.mpuc.hea on 11 Ma.ltc.h 1986,a...i.me.d a.t Mealing the bt~pe.n6able. c.ond.<..Uon6 6oJt a peac.e.6ul ~ettle.me.rtt o6 the Ca.mboc:Uan pltoble.m.

"YoUir. Exc.e.Ue.ncy w.i.il nolic.e. that the Coal.<..Uon Gov~nme.nt o6 Ve.moc.ll.a.:Uc. Ka.mpuc.he.a. ha..6 bJt.ought he.Jte the p1too6 o6 .<..u >te.ai. w.i.il o6 ope.n.i.ng up, ili extlte.me 6le.ub.<..Uty a.nd a. tJr.ue ~p.i.Jt..<..t o6 c.on~on.

"In 6ac.t, we now agJte.e. that the wahdJt.a.­lml o6 the v.<..etna.mue. .tlr.oop~ wU.l take pla.c.e .<..n two phM u (point 1 I . Between the two phMu, we p11.opo~e. to Vietnam that a. c.e.Me-6.i.lte ~hould be Jtea.lized with u..6. MoJteove.Jt, we o.-f.wa.IJ-6 du.i.Jte. to e.J.Jtabfuh with the So~t Repu.bUc. o6 Vietnam the be.J.Jt Jtelat.i.on6 •po~~.i.ble. on an equal 6ooling. We hope to ~.<..gn at an op­poJt.tune moment with ,j.):. a pa.c.t o6 non-a.ggltu­~.<..on, peac.e a.nd mulli-6oJt.m c.oope.Jta.Uon.

"We do not Jtejec.t at ail. the Heng Sa.mJt..i.n glloup. On the c.ontlta.Jty, we hope that a will

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· · pa.Jtlic..i.pa.te .in the r~egolia.tioM, that a w.i.il 60Jtm wah UJ.J a qua.dJUpa.Jtlite gov~nmertt a.nd, o6 c.ou.Me, that a will have exac..tty the J.J~me Jt.ight-6 and poweJt.J.J M the oth~ thltee. pa.Jtlie.J.J o6 the gov~nment lpo.i.rtt 41.

"I c.onJ.J.id~ that the.J.J e c.om:U.UoM a.Jte c.a.pa.ble. o6 o66e.Jt..ing the V.<..etr~a.me.J.Je Gov~nmertt a. v~y J.JoUd guaJta.ntee 6oJt J.Ja.6egua.Jtd.<..rtg the .irtt~e.J.J.tb o6 the So~t Repu.bUc. o6 V.ietrta.m .in Ca.mboc:Ua. I do r~ot th.<.rtk that the.Jte ew.tb .itt h.<.htoJt.y a.rt example o6 arty c.ourttlty whoJ.Je go­ve.Jtnme.nt .irtc.lu.du a. gJtoup wh.<.c.h ha.J.J c.olia.boJt.a.­te.d wah the ettemy.

"Ott the oth~ hand, we pledge to e.J.Jta-bfuh d.<..ploma.t.<..c., ec.ortom.i.c. a.nd c.ultU!r.al Jtela.­tion6 wah the wut, wah the c.ountlt.ie.-6 .in the EMt ( .ittc.lud.<..ng, o 6 c.ou.M e, the Soc..<..afut Re­pubUc. o0 V-ietnam a.nd the U.S.S.R. and ai1. thw a.ti.<..M I , and wah the rteu.btal c.ountlt.ie.J.J a.rtd the r~on-a.l.<..gned c.ountlt.iu I po-int 11 .

"OUir. c.ourttlty, Ka.mpuc.hea, will Jte.ma.in rteu.tltal a.nd rton-a.l.<..gne.d. Tlt~e will rtot be. a.ny 6 oJt.eig n m.<..lda.Jty ba.J.J e. .in oUir. c.o untJty.

"In th.<.h c.onne.c.tion, we. wi6h to g-ive. to the Soc...i.a...f.Mt Re.pubUc. o6 V.ie.tna.m, a.J.J well M the Sov-iet Un-ion, the c.ottc.Jtete gua.Jta.ttte.e that Ka.mpuc.he.a. will not 6a.li u.ttd~ the. dom.<..na.t.ion o6 a.ny 6oJteign pow~ whate.ve.Jt .

"We. have a. ~.<.nc.~e. a.nd ~tltortg w.U1. to blt.ing about a. genu.<..ne na.Uorta.l Jtec.~n~on. We a.Jte de.vo.id o6 a.ny ha.tlted a.nd J.Jp.<..Jt.it o6 Jte­ve.nge. OUir. glteatut de.J.J.ilte. .U, to Jte.utabfuh w.Uh the So~t Re.pu.bUc. o6 V.ietr~a.m the a­m.<..c.a.ble. a.nd pe.a.c.e.6ul Jt.ela.tionJ.J wh.<.c.h J.Jhould ewt between two neighboult.irtg eountlt.iu : ,

"OUir. e..ight-po.int p!topoJ.Ja.l c.on6oJtmJ.J. to the. plt.irtc..iple.-6 o 6 the. Cha.Jt.t~ o 6 the. Urtde.d Na.tion6. In tw yea~t o6 1986 wh.<.c.h the. U.N. 0Jtga.n£za.tiort ha.J.J pltoc.la...i.med the Yea.Jt o6 Pea.c.e.,

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we have made aU. the concu~.ion.& the ~upo'leme ..i.nteJLut o6 peace Jtequ.i.ltu ~ to make.

"1 Jtequut ljOUJt high ~uppolt.t and yoUJt noble a.id, tho~e o6 ljOUJt GoveJtnment and IJOUJt Vele.gation to the UnUed Nation& .in oJr..deJL that, on the one hand, the Sov.iet Un.ion and the Soc~t Republic o6 V-ietnam may ag~r..ee to g.ive po~.it.ive attention to oUJt plr..opo~al and, on the otheJL, the gJte.a.tut po.6.6..ibte nwn­beJt o0 the U.N. MembeJL Statu ma.y vote, at the 41.6t su~.ion o0 the U.N. GeneJta.l. A.6~embly, .in 6avoUJt o6 the j~t U.N. ltuol.u;t.i.on.& on Kam­puchea."

On March 20, 1986, H.E. KHIEU SAMPHAN, Vice-President in charge of Foreign Affairs, sent letters to Foreign Ministers of friendly countries in the world for the same purpose.

From late May till early June and in July this year, the CGDK sent delegations led by Vice-President KHIEU SAMPHAN to many Afri­can countries to explain the sincere will' of the CGDK in seeking a political settlement to the Kampuchean problem, and to seek their su­pports for the eight-point proposal.

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THE RESOLUTE SUPPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO THE EIGHT-POINT PROPOSAL

After the ei~ht-point proposal was put forward, many countries in the world have extended their warm welcome and strong support to it.

ASIA

BANGLADESH

Speaking at the 41st session of the UNGA on 23 October 1986, the Representative of the People's Re-public of Bangladesh to the United Nations said: "The recent eight-point programme proposed by the CGDK, merits serious consideration. I should like to point out, however, that for the first time it offers the creation of a coalition government that would include the present authorities in Phnom Penh. This positive suggestion reflects the genuine desire of the propo­nents for a speedy solution. It is heartening that the ASEAN Foreign Ministers have endorsed the proposal as a constructive and comprehensive framework for nego­tiations."

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

H.R.H. Prince MOHAMED BOLKIAH, Minister for Fo­reign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam reaffirmed his Gover­nment's support for the CGDK's eight-point proposal for a political solution to the problem of Kampuchea , in a let­ter dated April 9, 1986, addressed to His Royal Highness

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Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK. He said: "Brunei Darussalam welcomes and supports CGDK's eight­point proposal and is encouraged by such posi­tive initiative. It is a good proposal as it contains some of the major elements that is, Vietnamese troops withdrawal from Kampuchea and the exercise of the right to self-determi­nation of the Kampuchean people."

BURMA

On May 2, 1986, during a meeting in Jakarta with Indonesian Foreign Minister, H.E. MOCHTAR KUSUMAATMADJA, H.E.U YE GOUNG, Foreign Minister of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma expressed his country's support of the eight-point proposal put forward by ·the CGDK for a political settlement of the Kampu­chean issue.

He said: "The Kampuchean problem should be solved by the Kampuchean people themselves. Vietnam must withdraw its troops from Kampu­chea and the conflict should be solved through diplomatic channel."

CHINA

• H.E. HU YAOBANG, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party's Central Commit­tee, said at a meeting with Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, Prime Minister SON SANN and Vice­President KHIEU SAMPHAN in Beijing on Aarch 18, 1986 that China supported the proposal for a political solution to the Kampuchean ques­tion made by the CGDK. He said that the pro­posal for a political solution to the Kampu­chean problem, which was historically signifi­cant and reasonable, showed the sincerity of the Coalition Government.

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He added: "The proposal is not only in the interest of the entire Kampuchean people, but is also a far-sighted principle for elimi­nating "hot spot" for wa.r: in southeast Asia so as to win peace and stability there. This proposal, which also takes into full conside­ration the interest of the Vietnamese people, is a generous one."

• In his letter dated April 28, 1986 to H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, President LI XIANNIAN of the People's Republic of China stressed: "Through the eight-point proposal for a poli­tical s~ttlement of the Kampuchean problem put forward on 17 March 1986, the CGDK has proved its genuine will of openness, extreme flexibi-lity and real spirit of conciliation. The Chinese Government and people will continue to support unswervingly the just struggle of the Kampuchean people against the Vietnamese ag­gression and for national salvation, and to sincerely support the just position of the CGDK expressed in the eight-point proposal for a political settlement of the Kampu~hean

problem." (Translation from French)

INDONESIA

Dr. l10CHTAR KUSUMAATMADJA, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia,said at the 41st Session of the UNGA that the Coalition Gover­nment of Democratic ~ampuchea had shown its readiness to consider any viable approach to a just and peaceful settlement. He said: "In this context, we welcome the eight-point proposal recently advanced by the CGDK as it contains positive elements that can serve as a constructive framework for meaningful nego­tiations. The proposal is also consistent with ASEAN's long held view that essentially the Kampuchean probl~m has to be resolved by the Kampuchean people themselves."

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JAPAN

• The Japanese Foreign Ministry issued a statement on 20 March 1986, stating that "Japan highly appreciates the recent proposal of the CGDK because it is the first proposal put forward by the CGDK for a comprehensive political settlement in the form of a con­crete scenario for peace."

In view of "noteworthy elements" of the proposal, "the Government of Japan hopes that, following studies by the parties con­cerned, this proposal will become an instru­ment for a peaceful settlement of the problem of Kampuchea."

• At a meeting with the ASEAN Foreign Mi­nisters in Manila on 26 June 1986, Foreign Minister SHINTARO ABE said that the eight­point proposal of the CGDK provided a clue to a political settlement to the Kampuchean pro­blem. He pointed out that the eight-point proposal contained such noteworthy elements a two-phased withdrawal of the Viet­namese troops and the establishment of a four party coalition government including the Heng Samrin .group. He added that the proposal de­served serious attention and Vietnam should take a positive attitude towards realizing a dialogue.

JORDAN

• His Majesty King HUSSEIN of Jordan, in his letter on 5 June 1986 to H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, said: "My Government and I are of the opinion that this proposal conforms to the principles of the UN Charter, in parti­cular those relating to the peaceful resolu-

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tion of the conflicts and the non-lnterference in the internal affairs of other States. Ac­cordingly, this proposal merits serious consi­deration in view of the spirit of reconcilia­tion through which it was formulated and o ffered . "

"We sincerely hope tha t this proposal will receive response it deserves, thus allo­wing for the withdrawal of the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam from Kampuchea. In our judgement, this step is of paramount sig­nificance for the process of freely ascertai­ning the wishes of the noble people of Kampu­chea regarding the future."

He added: "We believe the eight-point proposal can make a contribution in preparing the ground, and creating the necessary condi­tions, for peace efforts to proceed. We stand ready to assist in this noble endeavour."

• On 25 April 1986, H.E. TAHER N. MASRI, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Jordan, in his letter to Vice-President KHIEU SAMPHAN , said: "I wish to convey my Government's support for all efforts aimed at reaching peaceful set­tlement of the Kampuchean problem, that guaran­tee non-interference in the internal affairs of Kampuchea, as well as its independence and ter-ritorial integrity. There is no doubt that such a settlement would greatly contribute to the peace and security of Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific region as well."

MALAYSIA

• Speaking at the 41st session of the UNGA on 29 September 1986, Malaysian Prime Minister

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MAHATHIR MOHAMAD said: "We urge Vietnam to re­consider its rejection of the eight-point pro­posal put forward by the CGDK. Malaysia believes the eight-point proposal contains the elements for a constructive framework of nego­tiations which can lead to a comprehensive and peaceful solution as it is premised on a policy of national reconciliation which includes all parties. The proposal also provides for free election in which all parties can take part. Surely this is a just and workable proposal in consonant with the principles of self-determi­nation and the UN."

. On 31 March 1986, Malaysian Foreign Mi­nister AHMAD RITHAUDEEN told reporters that Malaysia welcomed the eight-point proposal of­fered by leaders of the CGDK for a political solution to the Kampuchean problem.

• On 17 April 1986, while addressing the plenary session of the ministerial meeting of non-aligned countries in New Delhi, Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister ABDUL KADIR SHEIKH FADZIR said that the eight-point proposal pro­vided a comprehensive and reasonable basis for the realization of a durable solution to the Kampuchean issue. He urged non-aligned nations to give serious consideration to the eight­point proposal.

MALDIVES

On 22 October 1986, the Representative of Maldives to the UN said that the CGDK has once again convinced the international communi­ty of its genuine desire to resolve this issue by the recent eight-p0int proposal which con­tains a· constructive framework for meaningful negotiations and also demonstrated - the wisdom of the belief that the Kampuchean problem can best be settled by the Kampuchean people them­selves. 14

NEPAL

On 20 October 1986, the Representative of the Kingdom of Nepal to the UN said: "We welcome the eight-point proposal of 17 March 1986 by the CGDK as a comprehensive and cons­tructive framework for negotiations for a po­litical settlement of the Kampuchean problem beginning with negotiations for withdrawal of foreign forces from Kampuchea, to be supervi­sed by the UN."

OMAN

. At the 41st Session of the UNGA, H.E. YUSUF AL-ALAWI ABDALLAH, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Oman declared: "We also support the (eight-point) plan which has been extended by the national coalition's govern­ment of the Prince NORODOM SIHANOUK to bring about a just solution to this question."

• On 20 October, the Representative of Oman stated: "My country supports the eight­point comprehensive proposal put forward on 17 March by the National Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea. The proposal has been supported by the ASEAN. It contains po­sitive suggestions that would make it possible to deal with the various aspects of the Kampu­chean problem, including the complete withdra­wal of Vietnamese troops and the taking of­measures necessary to bring about national re­conciliation, enable the Kampuchean people to exercise self-determination, and safeguard the security and integrity of the countries of ' the region."

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PAKISTAN

. On 17 April 1986, speaking at the plena­ry meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement held in New Delhi, Minis­ter of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan H.E. YAQUB KHAN said that the eight-point proposal advan­ced by the CGDK for a political settlement to the problem of Kampuchea "merits careful con­sideration because it is based on reason and equity."

• On 20 October 1986, Pakistan Representa­tive to the UN said: "The eight-point proposal made by the CGDK on March 17, 1986, reflects a genuine effort to finding a solution of the Kampuchean problem. This proposal has received wide international support and was endorsed by the ASEAN Ministers in April 1986."

THE PHILIPPINES

• On April 25, 1986, in her letter to H.R. H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, Philippine Presi­dent H.E. Mrs. CORAZON C. AQUINO said: "I have ca~efully considered the elements of the eight­po~nt proposal of the CGDK and I wish to reite­rate to Your Royal Highness the Philippine Go­vernment's support for the CGDK's peace initia­tive. The Philippine Government believes that the CGDK's offer for withdrawal in two phases and for the formation of a quadripartite gover­nment provides a reasonable basis for negptia­tions. Let us hope that Vietnam will realize that it is ultimately to her interest to res­ponse positively to the proposal."

• H.E. SALVADOR H. LAUREL, Philippine Vice­President, in his letter dated 1 Ap~il 1986 to ll.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, President of Democratic Kampuchea, said: "On behalf of the

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Republic of the Philippines may I express my felicitation on the fruitful outcome of the meeting recently held in Peking by the leaders of the CGDK. The CGDK's proposal for a poli­tical settlement to the problem of Kampuchea offers a reasonable political solution that merits the support of all peace-loving nations."

SINGAPORE

• H.E. LEE KUAN YEW, Prime Minister of Sin­gapore said in his letter to H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, President of Democratic Kam­puchea: "I thank Your Royal Highness for your explanation of the elements of the eight-point proposal announced by the CGDK on 17 March 1986. Singapore will continue to impress on the international community the urgency of the comprehensive political solution to the Kampu­chean problem."

• H.E. S. DHANABALAN, Foreign Minister of Singapore, in his letter dated 2 April 1986 to H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, President of Democratic Kampuchea, said that Singapore sup­ported the CGDK's eight-point proposal which outlined the key elements for comprehensive solution. He went on: "The proposal reflects the CGDK's flexibility and deserves the sup­port of international community. · Singapore hopes that Vietnam will seriously reconsider the proposal."

THAILAND

• H.E. SIDDHI SAVETSILA, Minister of Foreign Affairs said in his letter to H,R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK in March 1986 that Thailand welcomed the constructive initiative of the CGDK and supported the main elements and principles which contained in the eight­point proposal of the CGDK. He said: "The

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proposal is comprehensive, reasonable ries with it sound flexibility which contribute to a peaceful settlement Kampuchean problem."

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of the

• On 21 March 1986, Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman SAWANIT KONGSIRI told a news confe­rence that the eight-point proposal offered by the CGDK on March 17 was reasonable, equitable and not difficult to accept. He said: "The proposal seeks to arrive at a fundamental so­lution to the Kampuchean problem: Vietnam with­draws all its troops from Kampuchea and let the Kampuchean people decide their own destiny and choose their leaders through free election."

ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN)

On 28 April 1986, in Bali, the ASEAN Fo­reign Ministers issued a joint statement in which they said: "They were impressed by the comprehensive nature of the proposal, the lau­dable attempt to address all aspects of the Kampuchean problem including the core issues of the total withdrawal of the Vietnamese troops, self-determination of the Kampuchean people, the concrete steps to bring about na­tional reconciliation and Kampuchea's role and obligations in the regional and international context.

"The Foreign Ministers supported the Eight-Point proposal as it reaffirms ASEAN's resolve that the Kampuchean problem has fo be solved by the Kampuchean people themselves. It is a viable proposal originating from the Kam­puchean people themselves with the merit that it can serve as a constructive framework for negotiation. For this reason, the Foreign Ministers strongly urged the support of the international community for the Eight-Point

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· · Proposal as it is reasonable and reflects a genuine effort by the Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea to find a just and durable solution to the Kampuchean problem.

"The Foreign Ministers called upon the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to consider se­riously the various positive aspects of the proposal and to reconsider its rejection."

On 24 June 1986, in ASEAN Ministerial meeting munique reiterating the eight-point proposal.

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA

Manila, the 19th issued a joint Com­

support to the

On 26 June 1986, in Hanila, Australian Foreign Hinister BILL HAYDEN said: "There are within the eight-point program put forward by the CGDK certain positive features." He added: "We welcome the CGDK's decision to put forward this view of the scenario for peace."

FIJI

• H.E. S.K. SIKIVO, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Fiji, in his returned letter dated August 15, 1986 to Vice-President of Democra­tic Kampuchea KHIEU SAMPHAN, said: "I welcome your government's eight-point proposal of 17 March 1986. This proposal has the support of my government because it is in .conformi~y with the principles of the UN Charter and with' the past resolutions on Kampuchea. I take this op­portunity to commend your government for put­ting forward this proposal as it illustrates

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once again the genuine attempt of your gover­nment to resolve the vexed question of Kampu-

chea by peaceful means."

• On 20 October 1986. the Representative of Fiji to the UN said: "The eight-point plan put forward by the CGDK in March this year has received wide endorsement and support. My delegation, like many others, believes these proposals constitute a very positive develop­ment and illustrate the determination of the CGDK to find a just and durable solution to the Kampuchean problem."

NEW ZEALAND

H.E. DAVID LANGE, Prime Minister of New Zealand, has welcomed the eight-point propos~ as "a useful step in the right direction to end the conflict in Kampuchea. New Zealand will continue to support the peace efforts of the CGDK and the ASEAN countries," the Prime Minister has further noted.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Papua New Guinea Permanent Represen­tative to the UN, Kiatro 0. ABISINITO, speak­ing at the 41st session of the UNGA on 20 Oc­tober 1986, said: "Papua New Guinea believes firmly that the eight-point proposal for re­solving the Kampuchean issue as proposecr by the CGDK is not only the most constructive framework for negotiations directed to a poli­tical solution to the problem, but also the most likely to accommodate the interests of both opposing parties."

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AFRICA

BURKINA FASO

During the visit of Democratic Kampu­chea's delegation led by Vice-President KHIEU SAMPHAN, which took place from 14 to 16 May 1986, H.E. THOMAS SANKARA, President of Burkina Faso and H.E. BASILE GUISSOU,Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation,reaffirmed the strong support of the Government of Bur­kina Faso to the just struggle of the people of Kampuchea and the CGDK's eight-point pro­posal to bring about peace in Kampuchea.

COMOROS

On 21 October 1986, the Representative of Comoros to the UN said: "We are of the view that an acceptable and durable solution to this question will be possible if all par­ties concerned adhere to the eight-point pro­posal introduced by the CGDK on March 17,1986. The eight-point proposal already enjoys enor­mous support in the international community ; that is because it addresses comprehensively the core issue of the Kampuchean problem. Among other things, it calls for negotiations between the CGDK and Vietnam to discuss the process of the withdrawal of Vietnamese troops from Kampuchea. The proposal also calls for negotiations between the CGDK and the HENG SAMRIN faction with a view to setting up a quadripartite government of Kampuchea. That demonstrates the flexibility of Democratic Kampuchea, which attaches importance to. . the national reconciliation of all the Kampuchean people."

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EGYPT

• At a meeting on 26 April 1986 with Demo­cratic Kampuchea's Vice-President KHIEU SAM­PIIAN, Egyptian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs BOUTROS GHALI said that the CGDK's new proposal was constructive and very important , and that Egypt strongly supported the proposal and negotiation, which was in line with her constant position.

• On 28 April, Egyptian President HOSNI MUBARAK renewed his country's support for the CGDK's eight-point proposal as he received Vice-President KHIEU SAMPHAN who was on a visit to Egypt.

• In his letter to Vice-President KHIEU SAMPHAN on 23 May 1986, H.E.ESMAT ABDEL MEGUID, Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs said: "I have received your letter of March 20, 1986 along with the CGDK's proposal for a political settlement to the pro­blem of Kampuchea. I would like to reiterate the full and continuous support of the Govern­ment of the Arab Republic of Egypt in this respect."

GABON

During a meeting with the Democratic Kam­puchea's Ambassador to Gabon on May 6, 1~86, H. E. ANTOINE OYEYE, Ministre Delegue to the Mini­stry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Ga­bon said that the Government of Gabon firmly supported the just cause of the people of Kam­puchea and the CGDK in the international forum as well as their efforts to bring about peace in Kampuchea.

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CAMBIA

On 12 June 1986, at a meeting with the Ambassador of Democratic Kampuchea,the Presi­dent of the Republic of Gambia, H.E. DAWDA KAIRABA JAWARA, said: "Gambia reaffirms its strong support for the just struggle of the Kampuchean people and the CGDK for the natio­nal independence and sovereignty." He added: "The eight-point proposal of the CGDK is rea­sonable for a political settlement to the Kampuchean problem. Gambia welcomes this proposal."

GUINEA

During his visit to the Republic of Guinea, Vice-President KHIEU SAMPHAN met with President LANSANA CONTE and other high-rank­ing Guinean officials at Conakry. The Guinean Government expressed its support for the struggle of the Kampu~hean people and the eight-point peace proposal put forward by the CCDK to bring about a political solution to the problem of Kampuchea.

KENYA

At a meeting in Nairobi on May 2, 1986 with Vice-President KHIEU SAMPHAN, who was on a visit in Kenya, the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kenya, HON. OCHOLA ~~K' ANYENCO, said that the Government of Kenya supported the CGDK's initiative to bring about peace in Kampuchea and will continue to support the just struggle of the Kampuchean people.

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LIBERIA

On 21 May 1986, at a meeting with the CGDK's delegation led by Vice-President KIIIEU SAMPHAN, Liberian Vice-President HARRY MONIBA described the eight-point peace plan, proposed by the CGDK on 17 March 1986 as very reaso­nable. He said that the Liberian Government would give a favourable reply to it.

MALI

During a meeting with Vice-President KHIEU SAMPHAN in Bamako on May 16, 1986, H.E. MOOIBO KEITA, Acting Foreign Minister of the Republic of Mali said that his Government will continue to support firmly the just struggle of the Kampuchean people and the eight-point plan put forward by the Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea for a political settle­ment of the problem of Kampuchea.

MAURITANIA

On April 8, 1986, during a meeting with Democratic Kampuchea's Ambassador to Maurita­nia in Nouakchott, H.E. MAAWIYA OULD SID'AHMED TAYA, President of Mauritania expressed his support to the eight-point proposal of the CGDK. He also appreciated the Democratic Kam­puchea's good will in making the proposal. The Mauritanian President said that Maurit9nia supported and would support the proposal.

MOROCCO

On 21 October 1986, the Moroccan Repre­sentative to the UN said: "Whether it is a

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matter of the good offices of the Secretary­General undertaken pursuant to General As­sembly resolutions or the efforts by the member countries of the ASEAN, the basis of the proposals is respect for the principles of the Charter - that is, the non-use of force, wi th its corollary, the peaceful set-tlement o f disputes in accordance wi th Article 33, non-interf e rence i n the internal affairs of States, and respect for the right of people to choose their political,economic and social system. It is precisely these basic elements that are to be found in the latest proposal$,submitted on 17 March 1986 by the CGDK with a view to the peaceful so­lution of the problem."

NIGER

On 20 October 1986 at the UNGA, during the debate on the situation in Kampuchea,the Representative of Niger said:"The eight-point proposal made on 17 March 1986 by the CGDK on our view also constitutes the appropriate platform for a political settlement of the Kampuchean problem, since that proposal is not only in keeping with relevant resolutions of the UN but also advocates a policy of na­tional reconciliation, which is an indispen­sable factor for maintenance of the unity and very survival of that country."

RWANDA

• On May 6, 1986, during a meeting with the visiting Vice-President KHIEU SAMPHAN, H. E. FRANCOIS NGARUKIYINTWALI, Minister of ' ,Fo­reign Affairs of Rwanda said that the Govern­ment of Rwanda supported the CGDK's eight­point proposal for a political solution to

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the problem of Kampuchea on the basis of fo­reign troops withdrawal and national reconci­liation.

• On May 7, 1986, the Secretary-General of the National Revolutionary Movement for Development of Rwanda, on behalf of his Party and the Government of Rwanda, reiterated his country's support for the just cause of Demo­cratic Kampuchea and the CGDK's eight-point proposal.

SENEGAL

• In his returned letter dated June 10, 1986 to H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, Pre­sident of Democratic Kampuchea, the President

' of the Republic of Senegal ABDOU DIOUF said: "The text and the commentaries which contained in your letter reflected no doubt of your will aimed at ndtional reconciliation of Kam­puchea, the sole veritable basis to return to the durable peace in your country."

• On May 17, 1986, H.E. IBRAHIMA FALL , Foreign Minister of the Republic of Senegal , during a meeting with Vice-President KHIEU SMtPHAN and the CGDK 1 s delegation in Dakar, declared that the Republic of Senegal endorsed and fully supported the CGDK's eight-~oint proposal, aimed at resolving the Kampuchean issue by political means.

The Foreign Minister was convinced of the importance and justness of the proposal.

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SIERRA LEONE

At the 41st session of the UNGA, H.E. ALHAJI ABDUL KARIM KOROMA, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone, declared: "We pay tribute to the CGDK for significantly furthe­ring the peace process by presenting in March this year an eight-point peace plan for a po­litical settlement of the Kampuchean problem.

"In reaffirming our solidarity with the for people of Kampuchea in their struggle

self-determination, we urge that the other parties to the conflict participate in ssions for the implementation of the point peace plan which has already won tantial support."

SOMALIA

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On April 30, 1986, during an audience granted to the Ambassador of Democratic Kampu­chea in Mogadisho, H.E. ABDURAHMAN JAMA BARRE, Somalian Foreign Minister voiced strong sup­port to the eight-point proposal of the CGDK. He said: "We examined your proposal and found that it's not difficult to support."

SUDAN

On 21 October 1986, the Representative of Sudan to the UN said that Sudan believed that the eight-point proposal put forward by the CGDK offered a practical framework and de­monstrated a sincere political will to put an end to the conflict in Kampuchea. He added: "We also believe that the proposal offers' the practical means by which all the parties in­volved in this conflict can deal with the pro­blem should they have the sincere will to do so. The proposal calls for a cease-fire, the

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withdrawal of foreign troops and free election under the supervision of the UN. Furthermore, the proposal advocates the reestablishment of the independence of a neutral, united democra­tic Kampuchea and invites all members of the international community to contribute to the reconstruction of Kampuchea within the frame­work of true co-operation among all the coun­tries in the region, regardless of the diver­sity of their economic and social system."

TANZANIA

H.E. MWINYI, President of the United Re­public of Tanzania, in his letter dated August 6, 1986 to H,R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, President of Democratic Kampuchea, said: "You outlined in your letter the eight-point pro­posal put forward by the CGDK aimed at spur­ring the efforts for peaceful settlement of the Kampuchean problem. I have now had the opportunity to study this proposal carefully.

"I accept that the CGDK's proposal re­presents a significant reach out, and I hope that the other side will give it the serious­ness it deserves. In the light of the ravages of the war, it could give the effort for a ne­gotiated settlement a new momentum.

The Tanzanian President added: "We in Tanzania will continue to follow with the greatest sympathy and encouragement ~ the endeavours of the people of Kampuchea to find a platform of national reconciliation and peace. The objective of an independent non­aligned Kampuchea is worthy from every stand­point."

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· · TOGO

• Speaking on 22 September 1986 before the UNGA, the Togolese Foreign Minister, H.E. ATSU­KOFFI AMEGA, said: "Determined to regain that lost peace, the Kampuchean people has made yet another proposal, consisting of eight points formulating the conditions necessary to a peaceful settlement of the problem. That pro­posal - and we cannot overemphasize this - is inspired by the sincere desire of the people and Coalition Government of Kampuchea led by Prince SIHANOUK - to whom we pay a resounding tribute for his deep sense of humanity - to find a political solution to the problem. The proposal is based on the principles of our Or­ganization and has been reflected in the rele­vant resolutions adopted by the General Assem­bly in recent years."

• On 20 October 1986, the Representative of Togo to the UN said: "My delegation supports the eight-point proposal put forward on March 17, 1986 by the Government of Democratic Kampu­chea for the political settlement of the pro­blem of Kampuchea, because it is in keeping with the relevant resolutions of the UN and the Declaration of the International Conference on Kampuchea, of July 1981 • "

TUNISIA

On 20 October 1986, the Tunisian Represen­tative to the UN said: "Since last year some proposals for initiating the peace process have been put forward by the ASEAN and by the CGDK. Whether we refer to the proposal to eng~~e in indirect talks or the eight-point plan, . which does contain several positive elements, the response in both cases has unfortunately been negative.

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"My country supports ASEAN and the CGDK in their efforts towards peace, and we hope that the other side will finally adopt a more conciliatory attitude towards its neighbours."

ZAIRE

On 20 October 1986, the Representative of Zaire to the UN said:· "Presented in eight points, that very constructive proposal is a milestone in the history of the liberation struggle of that people and it shows the une­quivocal will of the people of Democratic Kam­puchea to begin direct negotiations with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the total withdrawal of Vietnamese troops from Kampuchea in two phases."

EUROPE

BELGIUM

In a message to H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, H.E. LEO TINDEMANS, Minister for Fo­reign Affairs, expressed his appreciation for the CGDK's eight-point proposal.

DENMARK

Addressing the 41st session of the UNGA, Minister of Foreign Affairs UFFE ELLEMANN-JENSEN, applauded the CGDK's eight­point peace proposal which in his words "re­presents a positive contribution to the search tor a just and durable negotiated settlement of the conflict" prevailing in Kampuchea.

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FRANCE

H.E. JACQUES CHIRAC, Prime Minister, in his returned letter dated June 8, 1986 to H.R. H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, President of De­mocratic Kampuchea, said: "I can in return assure you that my Government, keenly inte­rested in that question on which depends the future of a people dear to that of France, will endorse all initiatives of the concerned .parties which aimed at enabling the Cambodian people to exercise their right to self-deter­mination, and to finally enjoy peace." (Translation from French)

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. HELMUT KOHL, . declared in Bangkok on Hay 2, 1986, that West Germany wel­comed the eight-point proposal put forward by the CGDK as "the point of departure for a pea­ceful solution of the Kampuchean problem, since the proposal is trying to do justice to the interests of all the parties concerned."

ITALY

In ' his letter of 13 Hay 1986 to H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, H.E. BENEDETTO CRAXI, Prime Minister of Italy said: "We would forever support the Coalition Government headed by you, the sole legal representative of the Kampuchean people. The European Com­munity is now studying and discussing the Kampuchean issue in its agencies. I am·con­fident that these meetings will endorse and support the proposal put forward by you."

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LUXEMBOURG

On 27 May 1986, H.E. JACQUES SANTER, Prime Minister, sent a letter to H.R.H. Sam­dech NORODOM SIHANOUK, in which he said: "We do not stop supporting your efforts in inter­national fora. You can also rest assured of the support of the twelve governments of the European Community which will shortly make known publicly their satisfaction at the pro­posal for national reconciliation." (Translation from French)

SPAIN

In his returned letter dated June 10, 1986 to President of Democratic Kampuchea, H. E. FEl.IP GONZALEZ MARQUEZ, Prime Minister, said:"I have enquired into that proposal with interest and I can assure you that the Spanum Government will not fail to render its sup­port, as in the past, to all appropriate ini­tiatives at the international level aiming at restoring peacefully to the people of Cambodia their right to sovereignty and independence." (Translation from French)

YUGOSLAVIA

• On September 3, 1986, in the General De­bate of the 8th Non-Aligned Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, H.E. SINAN HASAN!, President of the Presidency of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, called for the urgent ~ithdra­wal of foreign troops from Afghanistan and Kampuchea, and for the observance of the legi­timate right of the two countries to decide freely and independently on their own future. He upheld the efforts of the UN Secretary­General for resolving the Afghanistan problem and the eight-point proposal recently sub­mitted by the CCDK.

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• On October 20, 1986, Yugoslavian Repre-sentative to the UN said: •yugoslavia has actively supported all constructive efforts aimed at finding a solution to the problem of Kampuchea. In this context, the eight-point plan of the CGDK constitutes a constructive and acceptable basis for solution of the problem."

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (E.E.C.)

• On May 13, 1986, in The Hague, the .,tin is­try of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands an­nounced the. following declaration on behalf of the Twelve countries of the European Community:

"The Twelve have noted the Statement made by the me~er States of ASEAN during their Conference in Bali of 28 April last in favour of the proposal formulated by Prince SIHANOUK on 17 March last. The Twelve appre­ciate these developments, which represent a positive contribution to the search for politi­cal solution to the Cambodian problem.

"The Twelve express the hope that . Vietnam will reconsider its refusal to regard Prince SIHANOUK's proposal of 17 March as a viable basis .for negotiation."

• Speaking on behalf of the twelve members of the E.E.C. at the 41st session of the UNGA

' Sir GEOFFREY HOWE, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, said: "On ·behalf of the 7\.'el ve, we urge Vietnam once 'again to reconsider its rejection of the various proposals advan'ced by the ASEAN countries and that of the CGDK, in­cluding the eight-point peace proposal.;,

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• On 11 July 1986, European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Kam­puchea supporting CGDK's plan. It said: the European Parliament "gives its full support, therefore, to the peace plan put forward by the tripartite Coalition Government of Demo­cratic Kampuchea."

AMERICA

ARGENTINA

On June 30, 1986, in his returned letter to VicP.-President of Democratic Ka~puchea

KHIEU SAMPHAN, Foreign Minister DANTE CAPUTO said: "I would like to emphasize that I have analysed the CGDK's proposal with great inte­rest and found that it's a strong proposal for comprehensive and lasting solution to the Kam­puchean issue.

"At the same time, I would like to con­firm that the most important elements of the proposal were compatible with the Argentinian Government stand on the Kampuchean issue,which support the lasting solution through dialogue."

BARBADOS

In his letter dated July 10, 1986, Per­manent Secretary for Foreign Affairs FOZLO BREWSTER said: "I have been directed by Prime Minister the RT. HON. E.W.BARROW, Q.C., M. P. to acknowledge your letter of April 5, 1986

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concerning the Coalition Government's propo­sal for a political settlement to the problem of Kampuchea.

"Barbados has always upheld the prin­ciples of self-determination and territorial integrity and has supported calls for a nego­tiated political settlement. The Government of Barbados will continue to support genuine efforts to bring a peaceful and just solution to the problems facing your country."

BELIZE

Foreign Minister DEAN 0. BARROW, at the 41st session of the UNGA, said: "We appeal to all sides to accept the recent proposal for a phased withdrawal of foreign troops, a cease­fire, and participatory election under UN su­perv~s~on. A more workable solution to the problem is unlikely to be found, and we urge Vietnam to show its commitment to peace in the region by acting on this proposal."

BOLIVIA

On May 29, 1986, in his letter on behalf of Dr. VICTOR PAZ ESTENSSORO, President of the Republic of Bolivia, H.E. GUILLERMO BEDREGAL GUITERREZ, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that the constitutional and democratic govern­ment of Bolivia, as ever, aggreed with the withdrawal of any foreign troop anywhere around the world, as first condition to achieve peaceful international atmospher>e.

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CANADA

Foreign Minister JOE CLARK said in Manila on 26 June 1986 that the eight-point proposal offered by the CGDK deserved serious consideration.

CHILE

On June 10, 1986, in his returned letter to President of Democratic Kampuchea, H.E. AUGUSTO PINOCHET UGARTE President of the Repu­blic of Chile said: "My government understands Your Highness's effort in seeking a peaceful solution to the tough issue of your country to fully recover its independence and sovereignty.

"In this respect, we assure you the sup­port of the Chilean government and its people in line with the UN related resolutions with regard to the Kampuchean people."

COLOMBIA

On 20 October 1986, the Representative of Colombia to the UN said: "My country welcomes the proposals for a political settlement made since the beginning of the year, including the eight-point proposal submitted on 17 March 1986 by Prince NORODOM SIHANOUK."

ECUADOR

• On June 5, 1986, H.E. EDGAR TERAN, Foreign Minister, in his returned letter to H.R.H. Sam­dech NORODOM SIHANOUK, President of Democratic Kampuchea, said: "I have the honour to mention to you that the Government of Ecuador received on April 5 of this year the eight-point proposal

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of the CGDK presented on March 17, 1986, which ain~u ut creating indispensable conditions for peaceful settlement of the Kampuchean problem."

He said: "As Your Excellency know,Ecuador has always supported all resolutions of the UN on the withdrawal of foreign troops from Kampu­chea, on the reestablishment of and respect to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kampuchea, and on the rights of the people of Kampuchea to decide their destiny.

"In consequence, faithful to its traditio­nal policy of respect to the fundamental princi­ples of international laws, Ecuador will support the position of Democratic Kampuchea in the Ge­neral Assembly of the UN."

. On August 8, 1986, in his letter to Vice­President KHIEU SAMPHAN, the Foreign Minister of Ecuador once again voiced strong support to the eight-point proposal of the CGDK. He said: "I take the liberty of reiterating to Your Excel­lency that Ecuador will maintain, at the United Nations General Assembly as well as at the Non­Aligned Summit Meeting, her support to the eight­point peace proposal advanced by the Governnent of Democratic Kampuchea, and of the legitimate representation of the Cambodian people by Your Excellency's Government." (Translation from Spanish)

SAINT LUCIA

At the 41st session of the UNGA, the Re­presentative of Saint Lucia said on 21 October 1986 that the eight-point proposal of ~~rch

1986 reflected recognition by the CGDR qf Viet­nam's interests and concerns. He also said that it would not only restore peace to Kampu­chea but also end the political, economic and diplomatic isolation of Vietnam.

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U.S.A.

• In a letter dated May 30, 1986 addressed to H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK, President of Democratic Kampuchea, President RONALD REAGAN said: "Thank you for your recent letter bringing to my attention the text of the eight-point proposal for a peaceful settlement in Cambodia which you announced on March 17.

"As you know, the American people and Government have great sympathy for the plight of the Khmer people, and we strongly support your efforts to restore peace to your land."

• The U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia PAUL WOLFOWITZ said on April 28, 1986, that the United States strongly supported efforts by ASEAN to find a solution to the Kampuchean pro­blem. He said the CGDK's eight-point proposal is "interesting", and "flexibility on the part of Vietnam is the key to resolving the Kampu­chean problem. The political settlement of the conflict and the withdrawal of Vietnamese troops is the precondition for normalization of u.s. -Vietnam," he stressed.

• On 27 June 1986 in Manila, Secretary of State GEORGE SHULTZ said : "The eight-point peace plan Eor a political settlement of the Kampuchean problem contains some important and positive elements, including the call for ne­gotiations among concerned parties, a " cease­fire, the withdrawal of Vietnamese troops, and UN supervision and observation of free election."

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THE AD HOC COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON KAMPUCHEA (ICK)

• H.E. MASSAMllA SARRE, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee of the ICK said in Bangkok on 29 June 1986 that the Kampuchean eight-point pro­posal is a significant contribution to finding a political solution to the Kampuchean problem. He said: "All the eight elements of the eight­point proposal put forward by the CGDK are im­portant. We can underline that, first of all, this is an appeal made for all the four fac­tions (in Kampuchea), and also a cease-fire and free election."

. At the 41st session of the UNGA, H.E. MASSAMBA SARRE, speaking on behalf of his go­vernment and in his capacity as Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee of the International Confe­rence on Kampuchea, said: "We have noted the recent eight-point proposal made by the Coali­tion Government of Democratic Kampuchea on 17 March 1986. In our view, that initiative con­tains positive elements, since it has the ad­vantage of taking account of the interests of all the parties concerned. We should have liked that initiative to have been given at least some consideration by the other party, which would have facilitated the beginning of serious negotiations conducive to a just and lasting settlement of the question of Kampuchea."

H.E. MASSAMBA SARRE is the Permanent Re­presentative of the Republic of Senegal to the United Nations.

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Meanwhile, many Kampuchean people living in Europe, in America, such as in France, the United States, Canada etc. have sent letters with hundreds and thousands of signatures to Democratic Kampuchea representatives to these countries, expressing their firm support to the eight-point proposal. They confirmed clear­ly that they resolutely support the point of view and the stand of the CGDK regarding the Kampuchean problem. This is evident that the Kampuchean people from all walks of life, in the country as well as abroad, consider the eight-point proposal as our national Charter and as a best basis of national great union and national reconciliation at present and in the future as well, leading to a restoration of an independent, united, neutral and non­aligned Kampuchea without any foreign military base on her soil.

At the same time, many foreign mass orga­nizations, prominent figures and friends all over the world, also expressed their warm wel­come and support to the eight-point proposal. They are of the view that this proposal is a comprehensive and reasonable one, which can be used as a basis for a political and lasting settlement to the Kampuchean problem.

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CONCLUSION

In his address before ~he 41st session of the UNGA, during the debate on " The Situation in Kampuchea", H.R.H. Samdech NORODOM SIHANOUK stressed, "Th..i.6 pllopo.bo.i. .tu.U.o.iu .to oWL ma.gtta­n..i.Jn.Uy, .to .the. u.tmo.b.t LUn-i.:t o6 oWL c.once..&~ion6, .to oWL mod~on and oWL ~p~ o6 c.onc.itia.tion be..twe.e.n all.. CambocU.a.n6, .i.Mupe.c.U.ve. o 6 .the..-i.lt. .te.nde.tic.ie..&, and .toiAK1/I.d.6 Vietnam, OWL aggiLU.\011., a.6 wdi.. I.t c.on6Wu;te..& oWL national CfUVI..teJL a.t p11.e.1.1e.n.t M we..U a.6 in .the. 6u..twLe.. I.t de.pe.nd.6 e.n­-ti.Aei..lj uu Vie.tmun, thlz.ough ili acceptance. .to ~.tup .i..-t6 .invMion and occupo..tion, atid wi;thc.ilt.aw a.U ili 6oJtce..6 6Jtum Kampuchea, .to ci.e.aJt the. way 6oJt .the. pa.!Vt:i.cipa;ti.on u 6 .the. He.ng SruwU.n gltoup (~e..t up and rna.in.taine.d by 6oJtce. by Vietnam in Phnom Pe.nhl in a qua~pa.!Vt:i..te. co~on goveJt.n­me.n.t o 6 Kampuchea, which w.i.ii. oltganiz e. 6Jte.e. g e.­ne.Jto.i. ei..e.c.t.io ti.6 undeJL .the. United Nation6 .6upeJL­vi6ion. I.t a.Uo de.pe.nd.6 e.ntiltei..y on Vietnam .tha..t OW!. .two COL.tn.OUU, pi.ace.d .\ide. by 6ide. 60IL e..teJt.ni.ty, u.tab.t.i.4h once. again 6inceJLe. Jtei..ation6 o6 61Lie.nd.6hip and coopeJt.ation ba.6e.d on .the. 6ive. pll.itic.,i.pi.u o6 pe.ace.6ui. coe.x-<A.te.nce., on an equal 6uoting and in mu;tu.a.l ILUpe.c.t and Jte.cip!loco.l in.teJLUU • II

In the report on its activities during 1985-1986, the Ad Hoc Committee of the Interna­tional Conference on Kampuchea said, " The Com­mittee notes that the eight-point proposal has

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continued to receive wide international support, a positive development which coulg contribute significantly towards a durable and comprehen­sive political settlement of the Kampuchean pro­blem. The Committee is, indeed, convinced that the long-term interests of all parties to the conflict lie on a negotiated settlement leading to the establishment of an independent, neutral and non-aligned Kampuchea, thereby creating the condition for the lasting peace and stability to which the people of the region have aspired for so long."

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