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Speech by E.A. Vidyasekera at the
International Conference
on "Re-unification of Korea" held from 9th to 16th August 2005 in
Pyongyang, the Capital of Democratic Peoples' Republic of Korea
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Comrade Chairperson
Distinguished Guests
Friends and Comrades",
It is a great pleasure for me to represent the
Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organization at this very important
conference.
In the contemporary world politics, Korean peninsula has
drawn the attention of the whole world. This indicates the importance of
the role played by the So-called Korean crisis in the security paradigm
of East-Asia. Even after the end of the cold war the US imperialist
intrigues continue.in the region with the aim of strartgulating the DPRK.
DPRK is a sovereign country and a member of the United
Nations. Yet the United States is not prepared to accept this truth and
still creating obstacles to the recognition of DPRK on the So-called
Nuclear issue. The resumption of six party talks in Beijing is welcome
by all peace loving people in the world who expect that an honorable
agreement is reached regarding the whole gamut of denuclearization of
the Korean peninsula. AAPSO welcome the announcement made by DPRK that
it wanted to work towards a nuclear free Korean peninsula.
The US if it is really interested in reaching an
agreement in the six-party talk, should refrain from using invectives
and slanderous language against sovereign nations. The chief US envoy to
the six-party talk -- Christopher Hill made a positive remark when he
said "We view the DPRK's sovereignty as a matter of fact and prepared to
speak with the DPRK bilaterally in the context of these talks". Further
he said "All the parties have made clear we are prepared to address the
DPRK's energy needs". These are positive words but need to be translated
into practice.
The issue of the Korean peninsula has blown out of
proportion owing to the external
interference by powerful countries whose only motive is to deny the
peaceful re-unification of the divided county. AAPSO strongly support
the efforts of the Korean people for their re-unification. Left to
themselves without foreign interference, we are sure tat the people of
Korea will bring about re-unification as a free nation to develop their
own economy, political institutions and culture.
Despite imperialist machinations, Korean people are not alone in their
struggle. They
have the unflinching support of the entire peace loving people of the
world.
Korean people have immensely suffered in the past both by Japanese
imperialism and later by foreign imposed wars. The country remains
divided for over five decades. The time has
come to end this division which is legacy of imperialism and hegemony.
The only aspiration of the people on both sides of the divided line is
unity. Korean people are one. This international conference reiterates
the aspiration of the Korean people for a re-unified, free and
democratic Korea.
Thank you.
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