Topic: Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Territories
Country: Togo
Delegate Name: Camila Suárez Attie
School: Instituto Educativo Olinca
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Togo position papers GLIMUN 2013 committees
Even though Israel and Togo had broken all relations in 1962, to the present day, both nations have restablished the alliance that had been kept for almost 60 years. Togo’s president, Faure Essozsima, established in 2012, that Togo stands with Israel on the diplomatic front saying that Togo understands the significance of war, and the cost of insecurity. Togo has always expressed its support to Israel including at the UN Security Council. Togo’s prime minister added that Togo would not forget the wonderful relationship with Israel. So in January 2013, the president’s from both nations conducted a meeting where they discussed strengthening the strategic relations between Israel and Togo, the security situation in Israel and the Iranian nuclear threat.
In 2009, Israel and Togo signed a pact to strengthen and enhance ties between the two countries and start economic collaboration.
We proudly pledge our support for Israel at the UN Security Council. And Togo is predicted to be among the minority that will vote against granting the Palestinians nonmember state status at the UN General Assembly.
But even though we The Togolese Republic has always backed up Israel and every decision they have made regarding this war, we will not support any decision that violates human rights, as a nation we believe it is mandatory that people do not have to suffer the consequences of a war between governments and armies. As mentioned before, Togo understands the cost of insecurity and the consequences it may bring, and with that being said, all nations should know we put the people before the weapons.
