First Published: In
Ulaanbaatar, in Novosti Mongolii,
in Russian, 10 June 1983.
Source of the translation: Mongolia Report, No. 351
(4 January 1983), pages 1-4. United States Defense Technical Information Center,
Arlington (VA), USA.
Transcription/HTML/Markup for marxists.org: April
2024.
On behalf of the Presidium of the MPR [Mongolian People's Republic] People's Great Hural, and from myself personally, I send all the participants in the 19th Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Governments of the member countries of the Organization of African Unity, sincere greetings and wishes for success in the session's work.
Your forum is taking place at a time when the peoples of Africa, together with all progressive and democratic forces are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Organization of African Unity. The OAU plays a major role in uniting the countries of the continent in their struggle for the final eradication of colonialism, for strengthening the freedom and independence of African peoples, and against the encroachments of the forces of imperialism, neo-colonialism, and racism. The convocation of the 19th Session of the Assembly of this highly authoritative organization is a major victory of independent African countries and a strong blow against the attempts of imperialist and reactionary forces to create dissension in its ranks.
In trying to recover the positions they have lost in Africa, imperialist circles are taking dangerous, adventuristic steps; their criminal compact with the racists of South Africa is a serious threat to the peace and security of countries on the continent. Together with the Israeli Zionists they are increasing the military potential of South Africa and several other anti-people's regimes in Africa. The United States and its allies are challenging Africa and the entire world community by resorting to various maneuvers in order to hinder implementation of the decisions made by the UN Security Council for Namibia's independence.
The Mongolian people and the MPR government express their ardent solidarity with the struggle of the peoples of Africa and the young independent states on the continent for strengthening political independence, developing a national economy, and eradicating the burdensome legacy of colonialism; they also consistently support their efforts directed at rapid and complete elimination of all remnants of colonialism and racism in the southern part of the continent.
People in the Mongolian People's Republic have high regard for the role of African countries and the OAU in the struggle for lasting peace on our planet and for democratization of international relations. The situation today requires even greater efforts on the part of all peaceful states—large and small— in order to disrupt the schemes of the aggressive forces of imperialism that are trying to push the world to the brink of a nuclear catastrophe.
In light of these conditions, the MPR government and the Mongolian community assign great importance to the work of the 19th Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Governments of OAU member countries.
I wish the peoples of Africa further successes in their struggle against imperialism, racism, and apartheid; and for peace and social progress.
Y. Tsedenbal,
chairman of the Presidium of the People's Great Hural of the Mongolian People's Republic
Ulaanbaatar, 10 June 1983