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“Twelve years ago, on 1 October 1949, the Chinese people, 650 million strong, proclaimed the People's ^public of China, acceded to dignity, freedom and national sovereignty, and chose the path of socialism. The People's Republic of China is a great world Power, making rapid progress towards socialism and undeniably exercising a growing influence on the evolution of the international situation and on the course of history. It is steadfastly following a policy of peaceful coexistence between countries with different social systems. It is broadening its diplomatic, trade and cultural relations with other countries; it has consistently played a major part in the settlement of disputes in the Far East and it pursues a very active, policy designed to strengthen international peace security.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“That is why it has always fully supported the well-known proposals of the Soviet Union in this regard, as they alone could lead to an equitable solution of this vital problem. 26. The Government of the People's Republic of Albania believes that the restoration of the legitimate rights of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations is of vital importance to the prestige and authority of the United Nations itself. It has now been clearly established—and this is recognized by even the bitterest foes of the People's Republic of China— that without its co-operation there can be no successful solution to the most crucial problems of our day, such as disarmament and the liquidation of colonialism. 27.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Yet we cannot overlook the following fact: while in the statement I have just mentioned the Government of the United States advocates general and complete disarmament, the programme submitted by its delegation [A/4891] calls for only partial disarmament measures which cannot possibly bring about general and complete disarmament. This indicates once again that the United States Government is opposed to general and complete disarmament. This fact cannot fail to escape the attention of the United Nations and to incite the peoples of the world to greater vigilance. 25. The Government of the People's Republic of Albania remains resolutely in favour of general and complete disarmament.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It represents a warning to those who are preparing to set the world on fire and an appeal to all peoples to be on the alert. The prohibition of nuclear tests must be considered and solved as' an integral part of the over-all problem of general and complete disarmament. This is the only fair and possible solution. 24. We have noted the joint USSR-United States statement [A/4879] on the principles to be followed in disarmament negotiations. In our opinion this is a step in the right direction. The peoples of the world are now looking forward to the conclusion of an agreement on general and complete disarmament under strict international control and to the adoption of appropriate measures designed to achieve disarmament.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“These preparations cannot be separated from the other measures and the many military steps of a clearly aggressive nature taken by the Western Powers. 23. The Albanian people and its Government have no desire ever again to experience the horrors of war, but they are convinced that the continuing preparations for a new world war by the United States of America and its allies create a serious danger to peace and to the fate of the human race. That is why they fully support the defensive measures recently taken by the Soviet Union. The resumption of nuclear testing by the Soviet Union is fully justified, for it not only promotes the security of the Soviet Union and of all socialist countries, but also contributes to safeguarding peace throughout the world.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It should be recalled, however, that it was precisely the Soviet Union's decision in 1958 unilaterally to stop these tests which forced the United States of America and the United Kingdom to follow suit and to begin negotiations in Geneva for the purpose of stopping these tests for all time. Three years of discussion, however, have shown that the United States and United Kingdom Governments are opposed to an equitable agreement on this subject. In the meantime, their NATO ally, France, has continued its own tests in the Sahara, with the knowledge and support of the United States and the United Kingdom. The United States of America, for its part, while drawing out the Geneva talks, had long since been preparing to resume underground nuclear testing and has now done so.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The United States of America has turned to overt acts of provocation, such as the dispatch of further reinforcements to West Berlin and West Germany and the dispatch of United States military personnel and weapons to South Viet-Nam, Laos and elsewhere. Facts reveal the full hypocrisy of the statements made in favour of disarmament by the very same NATO Powers which have systematically obstructed all the efforts and the numerous proposals of the Soviet Union in that field. 22. The Soviet Union, together with the other peace- loving countries, pursues its untiring struggle for general and complete disarmament, including the prohibition of nuclear tests, a question about which there is now so much talk in the West.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Recently, within a period of a few months, the United States has several times raised its military budget. The complement of every service of its armed forces has been increased, the term of active military duty has been lengthened and many reservists have been recalled. The production of weapons of all categories has been stepped up; measures have been taken to consolidate and further to equip both the United States military bases spread over more than thirty foreign countries and the NATO, CENTO, and SEATO military blocs. The other Western Powers have joined in these feverish preparations for war.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“We further believe that the General Assembly would act wisely and serve the cause of peace by endorsing the suggestion made to it by the USSR delegation [1016th meeting] to admit both German States to membership in the United Nations—a suggestion which has our wholehearted support. 20. The Government of the People's Republic of Albania views disarmament as one of the key problems of our time. The proposal for general and complete disarmament made by the Soviet Union in 1959 aroused great hopes among the peoples of the world, but in practice not a single step forward has been made to this day, because the NATO Powers, led by the United States of America, oppose disarmament and favour only control over armaments and an unrestricted armaments race. 21.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The people of Albania, which fell a victim to Nazi aggression and suffered very heavy losses in the war against Nazi Germany, has a direct interest in the conclusion of a peace treaty with Germany. The government of the Peoples Republic of Albania, together with the governments of the other socialist countries, is ready to sign a peace treaty with both German states; alternatively, if the Western Powers and the Bonn Government refuse to sign a peace treaty, we are prepared to sign it with the German Democratic Republic alone, for we are convinced that the conclusion of this peace treaty will solve the difficult German problem, greatly improve the international atmosphere and pave the way towards the settlement of other issues. 19.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“In that event, the question of West Berlin would be solved: it would become a free and demilitarized city, retaining both Its1'social system and its right of free communication with other countries. 18. The peace treaty, which is an act of peace, will put an end to the state of war and guarantee the boundaries and national sovereignty of the German Democratic Republic, together with the freedom of the population of West Berlin which now lives under an occupation regime; it will deal a decisive blow to the aggressive plans of the Bonn militarists and their NATO allies; it will consolidate peace and security in Europe, 17 The peoples or the world will hail the conclusion of a peace treaty with the German Democratic Republic and will Regard as enemies of peace those who oppose me treaty and engage in sabre rattling. 18.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“13, A hysterical campaign has been launched in the West: there is talk of the so-called "Berlin crisis" which in fact was engineered by the United States of America itself and by other NATO Powers when the German Democratic Republic took certain legitimate measures designed to safeguard its integrity and sovereignty, and when the Soviet Union and the other socialist countries decided to end the state of war with Germany by signing a peace treaty with it this year, 14, For our part, we would like such a treaty to be signed, on the one hand, by all the countries which took part in the war against Nazi Germany, and on the other by the two German States, the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany, 15, In reply to the Soviet Union's proposal to negotiate this peace treaty, the Western Powers are engaging in hostile actions fraught with serious consequences, If they persist in their opposition to the conclusion of such a treaty, the socialist countries will sign a separate peace treaty with the German Democratic Republic, which has expressed its willingness to do so.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“11, Unwavering in its peace-loving policy, the German Democratic Republic has consistently tried to bring about the peaceful unification of Germany as a democratic and peace-loving State, in accordance with the interests of the German people, of peace and of European security. To that end, it has suggested, inter alia, the creation of a confederation of the two German States and the settlement of their problems by negotiation. 12, By contrast, the Federal Republic of Germany has not only rejected all these proposals, but has been pursuing a policy of revenge and aggression. As a member of NATO, re-armed and equipped with the latest weapons, West Germany with the support of its allies seeks to annex the German Democratic Republic and openly pursues expansionist designs against other countries.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The United States of America, the United Kingdom and France, whose actions and policies in West Germany and in Berlin have nullified the Potsdam Agreement, have consistently opposed all efforts on the part of the Soviet Union and the other socialist j States to conclude a peace treaty with Germany. They J bear full responsibility for the division of Germany, for the resurgence of revanchist militarism in West Germany and for the latter's transformation into a dangerous focus of infection in the very heart of Europe. 10. Lying deep inside the territory of the German Democratic Republic and occupied by the Western Powers, West Berlin has become a hotbed of provocations against the German Democratic Republic and the other socialist countries and has been turned into a veritable powder keg.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The German problem, a legacy from the Second World War, is the most acute problem we face today and is causing deep concern to all peoples. Sixteen years have elapsed since the end of the Second World War, and still no peace treaty has been signed with Germany. That country is now divided into two States with totally different social systems and trends of development; the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany. In the former, the Potsdam Agreement/ has been fully implemented and authority lies with democratic forces, while in the latter, power is wielded by the very groups which had brought Hitler to power and even by some individuals directly responsible for unleashing the Second World War. 9.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It is undeniable that the aggressive policies of the United States of America and the other members of the North Atlantic bloc represent a serious threat to peace. However, the peoples are now more than ever determined to preserve peace; the forces of peace are stronger than those of war and it should be possible to prevent war and safeguard peace. Meeting at such a time, the United Nations General Assembly would make a valuable contribution to the cause of peace if it could help to stem this dangerous trend of events and to assist in bringing about a peaceful solution of the major problems of the day. The Government of the People's Republic of Albania, which is pledged to the sacred cause of peace, would welcome an opportunity to play its modest part in the efforts for the preservation of world peace. 8.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It has created centres of tension in various parts of the world, German militarism, resuscitated in West Germany, is preparing for war. In Africa, the blood of peoples struggling against the colonial yoke flows unabated. In the Far East, Taiwan, South Korea and South Viet-Nam, which are under the heel of the United States, are being built up into bases for aggression against socialist countries. In Latin America, .after the aggression of April 1961 which ended in utter defeat, the United States is preparing for a renewed attack on Cuba. In answer to the Soviet Union's efforts and endeavours to achieve a peaceful solution of the German problem, the United States and its allies have been brandishing arms and taking serious military measures.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“For the first time in history, the Soviet Union has blazed the trail into outer space and the fantastic travels of the Soviet cosmonauts have ushered in a new age. We are happy to note that in the brief post-war period peoples have scored brilliant victories over imperialism and colonialism. Yet it is obvious that imperialism still bars the way to the liberation of peoples, to their social advancement and to peace, and that it remains a source of oppression, exploitation and war. 4. Facts show that in an attempt to retain its position and win back its forever vanished hegemony, imperialism does not shrink from the cruellest actions, and even from the unleashing of a third world war with its incalculable consequences. 5.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“1. On behalf of the delegation of the People's Republic of Albania, I should like to congratulate Mr. Slim on his unanimous election to the office of President of the sixteenth session of the General Assembly. 2. At this time of serious tension in international relations, the peoples of the world are turning to the General Assembly with concern but also with hope, expecting the United Nations to live up to its responsibilities and to leave nothing undone to safeguard world peace. 3. This era is one of revolutionary changes in the I social field, in international relations, in science and in technology. Mankind has entered upon a period of unprecedented developments in all spheres. One- third of the world has rid itself of all oppression and exploitation and is successfully building socialism.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“We welcome the proposal by the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic [A/4233] relating to the control of cancerous diseases, and we hope that this humanitarian proposal will find widespread support among delegations. 134. I should like to conclude by expressing the hope that this session of the General Assembly, as a result of the spirit underlying its works and of the resolutions which it adopts, will contribute effectively to the elimination of the cold war and to the easing of international tension, and that it will go down in history as “the Assembly of peace”.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“One of the principles on which our Organization is based is that of equitable geographical distribution in the membership of United Nations organs. For years, the seat of a non-permanent member of the Security Council belonging to an eastern European country has been arbitrarily occupied by representatives of other geographic groups. We believe that the rights of all groups, including those of the socialist countries, should be respected. The same principle should be observed with regard to the election of the President of the General Assembly at different sessions. Our delegation supports the proposal of the Czechoslovak delegation on this matter [A/4182]. 133.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“It is to be hoped that the General Assembly will refuse to play the game of the enemies of international co-operation and the easing of tension. 131. The forces working to prevent the relaxation of tension and to maintain the cold war have provoked a state of tension in Laos and, to that end, even the Charter provisions relating to the principle of unanimity of the permanent members of the Security Council have been disregarded. Our delegation believes that the matter of Laos should be examined and resolved in accordance with the Geneva agreements of 1954, as was proposed by the Soviet Government in its statement of 14 September 1959 [S/4222]. 132. We consider that respect for the provisions of the Charter and existing agreements is essential to the normal functioning of the United Nations organs and to the attainment of its objectives.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“On the occasion of their national holiday, I congratulate the great Chinese people, on behalf of the delegation of the People's Republic of Albania, on their splendid achievements in all fields and on their great contribution to the cause of peace and international co-operation, and wish it even more striking victories on the path to socialism. We believe that, both in international relations and in the General Assembly, the right course at present is to explore the points on which we agree and not those on which we differ. We should more than ever avoid any action which impedes such a course, as for instance the proposal to include on the agenda the non-existent question of Tibet, which constitutes gross interference in the domestic affairs of the People's Republic of China and a deliberate act of provocation.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Thus, as a result of the negative attitude and the selfish designs of a single Power, and contrary to common sense, justice and the urgent interests of the United Nations, the question of reinstating the People's Republic of China in its rights in the United Nations has once again been postponed. Although we have already indicated our position [801st meeting] on this matter, we feel compelled to stress it once again. 130. On this first day of October 1959 the Chinese people celebrate the tenth anniversary of the proclamation of the People's Republic of China. This event marked a turning point in the long history of the Chinese people and an important date in the history of mankind.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Our delegation will state its position in respect to them at the appropriate time, but it would like to stress here and now that the most important problem before this session is the Soviet plan for general and complete disarmament. The peoples of the world are waiting for the General Assembly to reach a positive decision in this matter. 129. We feel that the General Assembly should take active steps to further the thaw which has begun in international relations. We note with regret, however, that certain representatives are attempting to convert the Assembly into a bastion of the cold war.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“We have given our complete support to the proposal made by the Head of the Government of the Romanian People's Republic that a meeting should be convened of the Heads of Governments of the Balkan countries and that a treaty of mutual understanding and collective security should be concluded among the countries of this region. We still consider this a very timely proposal. We are convinced that, given good will on the part of all parties concerned, the Balkan countries will find the way to understanding and co-operation. 128. The items on the agenda of the General Assembly at its fourteenth session are numerous and call for very careful attention.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The establishment of a peace zone in the Balkans and the Adriatic is still timely and in keeping with the long-term interests of all the nations of this region. We would like to hope that, with the change in the international situation, not only will such bases not be established in Greece but all existing military bases in foreign countries will be abolished. 127. The Balkans used to be known as the powder keg of Europe. The People's Republic of Albania and the other People's Democracies in this region are striving incessantly to make the Balkans an example of cooperation and peaceful co-existence, an active an influential factor for the preservation of peace in Europe. The Albanian Government will continue to pursue its good neighbour policy and its efforts in this connexion.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“This proposal, which was favourably received by most of the Governments and by all of the peoples of the Balkan countries was hailed as a great contribution to the cause of peace in this region and in the world. Only the Italian and Greek Governments took a negative position with respect to it. 126. The Government of the People's Republic of Albania expressed full support for the Soviet proposal, and indicated its readiness to begin immediate negotiations with all Governments concerned. It further stated that if such bases were established in Greece, the People's Republic of Albania would be obliged to take similar measures in its own territory in order to defend itself against this threat. Our attitude remains unchanged.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Rightly considering that the establishment of United States atomic weapon bases and missile launching stations in the territory of neighbouring countries like Italy and Greece constitutes a direct threat to the security and sovereignty of Albania and gives rise to tension in this area, the Albanian Government has taken active steps to forestall such a situation. In the light of the agreement concluded between the Italian and United States Governments on the installation of such bases in Italy, the problem has become particularly important. 125. During his visit to Albania in the spring of this year, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union, Mr. Khrushchev, proposed the establishment, on the basis of mutual control, of a peace zone in the Balkan and Adriatic region where there would be no atomic weapons or missiles.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“At the present time, it considers it essential to check the course of the "revanchist" German militarism which has made its appearance in West Germany and which constitutes the most serious threat to peace in Europe. My Government completely concurs with the proposal of the Soviet Union to conclude a peace treaty with Germany and to confer upon West Berlin the status of a free, demilitarized city. 124. The People's Republic of Albania, which is particularly interested in safeguarding peace and friendly co-operation among the Balkan and Mediterranean countries, wishes to maintain and develop with all these countries relations of good neighbourliness and active co-operation in the common interest and in the cause of peace.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The Government of the People's Republic of Albania remains faithful to its policy of peace and friendship with all countries and is doing its utmost to further the purposes and principles of the Charter. It is wholeheartedly in favour of peaceful co-existence and co-operation among all countries, regardless of their social and political systems, on a basis of equality, non-interference, and mutual respect and benefit. These are the principles underlying the relations which it has established with a number of countries and which it is ready to extend to others. 123. By its policy and by its acts, the Albanian Government has always endeavoured to avert the threat of war and maintain peace.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Is it not high time that these gentlemen understood once and for all that the Albanian people, as well as the people of the other socialist countries, have attained true freedom once and for all, that no force in the world could induce them to deviate from their freely chosen path of socialism, and that they will not permit anyone to interfere in their domestic affairs? Would they not do better to attend to their own affairs and to base their policy on existing realities rather than on their unattainable hopes? A realistic attitude on their part would be in the interests of their own country and in keeping with the principles of the Charter, and it would serve the cause of peace and international understanding. 122.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“We have had to overcome the grievous heritage of the past and the appalling destruction of the Second World War and to restore our economy, while simultaneously frustrating the hostile intrigues and activities of certain foreign Powers who have spared no effort — though in vain — to overthrow the people's government and return our people to slavery. It is to be noted that the ruling circles of certain NATO bloc countries have still not renounced their foolish dream of putting the socialist countries back under the bourgeois imperialist yoke, and that the United States Government has not ceased preaching its provocative policy of so-called "liberation" with regard to Albania and other socialist countries. Only recently, the United States Congress adopted an insolent resolution along these lines as a contribution to the cold war.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The progress we have already made bears witness to the transforming power and superiority of the socialist system, for it shows that even a small country, once it is free of imperialist domination and exploitation, once it is independent and master of its national resources, can, with the disinterested assistance and solidarity of the socialist countries, safeguard and consolidate its national independence, develop its economy and its culture for the well-being of its people and become a factor for peace and progress. 121. The path which we have travelled since liberation has not been an easy one.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“A complete system of social insurance protects workers and their families. Less than 3 per cent of all revenue in the national budget is derived from taxation of the people. A significant indication of the rise in the standard of living is the annual growth of the population: the birth rate, which was 16.9 per 1,000 in 1938, climbed last year to 31.9 per 1,000. 120. The Albanian people are preparing to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of their liberation, and the great achievements of which they are legitimately proud. Socialism has completely transformed the face of our country and holds out hope of a glowing future for our people.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“In 1958, the national income was three and a half times greater than in 1948. Illiteracy has been abolished. There is a primary and secondary school system throughout the country, and we have founded our own university. At present, more than 500 young people complete advanced studies each year, whereas during the last fifteen years of the former regime, a total of only 300 persons were able to obtain a higher education. At present, one-fifth of the population is attending school. Art, culture, and science are flourishing. 119. The people's standard of living is much higher than before the war. Unemployment is unknown, and there are nine times more workers than there were in 1938. Salaries and pensions have been raised repeatedly, while prices have been decreasing yearly.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“As I do not wish to take up the time of the General Assembly, I wish merely to say that in less than fifteen years that deplorable situation has been banished forever, thanks to the efforts and self-sacrifices of our people and our Government as well as to the generous and disinterested help of the Soviet Union and other friendly countries. We have, for instance, established industries and a modern communications system and undertaken the exploitation of oil wells, chromium, ferro-nickel and copper mines for our own benefit. Industrial production is more than eighteen times higher now than it was in 1938 and is increasing at the same pace. Agriculture, which has been mechanized and collectivized to a great extent, now covers a larger area and produces about twice as much as it did before the war.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The Albanian people are proud of the unshakable friendship which links their country to the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China and the other People's Democracies. In the great united family of free and equal socialist countries, and in alliance with the Soviet Union and the other signatories to the Warsaw Treaty, which is a powerful instrument of security and peace, the Albanian nation has regained its national dignity and obtained security for its sovereignty, for the building of socialism and for a prosperous future. 117. Before liberation, Albania was a poor, backward agrarian country, without industry and modern communications, and with an illiteracy rate of 85 per cent. What is the situation now? 118.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“These objectives were not fully achieved until fifteen years ago, when, on 29 November 1944, the Albanian people triumphed in their struggle for national liberation against the Italian fascist and German nazi invaders and popular democratic rule was established in their country, 116. Fifteen years is not a long period in the history of a nation, but for the Albanian people these last fifteen years mark an historic epoch — the transition from occupation to independence, from tyranny to liberty, from darkness to light. Once a semi-dependency of the imperialists, Albania has now become an independent and sovereign socialist State with a sound international standing. It is a Member of the United Nations and maintains normal relations with many countries.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“As a Mediterranean country with a direct interest in this matter, the People's Republic of Albania wishes to state that it opposes the proposed tests in the Sahara and supports the attitude of the African countries in the matter. It hopes that the French Government will not proceed with a pernicious project, which has provoked such a well-founded reaction. 115. The cause of peace is extremely dear to the people and Government of Albania and they stand wholeheartedly behind it. In the past, my country has greatly suffered because of wars. On 7 April 1939, it became one of the first victims of fascist aggression. For centuries, the Albanian people, at the cost of untold sacrifices, has fought foreign invaders and national tyrants for the sake of liberty, independence and social justice.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“In the new climate of relaxation we believe that if the great Powers truly demonstrate the same desire for agreement as the Soviet Union and other socialist countries it will not be difficult to agree as a first step upon the partial measures for disarmament proposed by the Soviet Union. Moreover, as every prerequisite now exists, it is to be hoped that the United States will abandon its negative attitude in the three-Power Conference at Geneva and that an agreement on the complete and unconditional cessation of atomic and hydrogen weapon tests will be concluded in the near future. 114. The French Government's proposal to hold nuclear tests in the Sahara at the very moment when total cessation of these tests has become an urgent necessity has aroused indignation in the countries of Africa and among all peace-loving nations.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“World opinion expects that all Member Governments will give their support to this programme, which is the major question at the present session of the General Assembly and on which the attention of all nations is focused. The attitude of each Government to the problem of disarmament is the touchstone of its devotion to the cause of peace. 113. We know that in the United States and other NATO countries there are strong forces which oppose the relaxation of tension and wish to continue the cold war and the arms race, but they cannot stop the march of history.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The Soviet programme of general and complete disarmament provides a complete answer to this question also, since it proposes the establishment of an international control organ in which all States would participate. The system of control envisaged will cover all disarmament measures and will operate in conformity with the stages in which disarmament is general and complete; then, once it is accomplished, control will also be general and complete. 112. The Soviet Government, realizing that a certain time will be required to work out the programme, and for the necessary negotiations, suggests that in the meantime a series of suitable partial measures should be taken to ensure disarmament and to strengthen security.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The great merit of the programme of complete disarmament submitted by the Soviet Union in the statement in the Assembly is that it breaks the deadlock reached after fourteen years of discussion of the problem and points the way to a concrete and radical solution. Hitherto the Western Powers have frequently tried to justify their refusal to consider the many proposals and concrete measures suggested by the Soviet Union for the solution of the disarmament problem by raising the question of control. It is a well-known fact that the Soviet Union has always had a realistic and constructive approach to this question. It is obvious that there cannot be control without disarmament; what is needed is controlled disarmament.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“There are those who maintain that the establishment of the Ten-Power Committee recently agreed upon by the great Powers might remove the disarmament problem from the purview of the United Nations, but the Soviet Union's proposals, made before the General Assembly by the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union himself, not only demonstrate the Soviet Union's attachment to this Organization and the importance it attributes to it, but also offer the Organization an opportunity of resolving the basic problem of our age and of achieving thus the principal aim of the Charter: "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war". 111. My Government considers the establishment of the Ten-Power Committee an important step towards the solution of the disarmament problem.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The urgent problem of the under-developed countries, which is a matter of justifiable concern to the United Nations, could be solved by comprehensive and practical schemes instead of being the subject of interminable discussions and of half-measures; the level of living of the peoples everywhere could be raised considerably, man's work would be easier and human civilization would make greater progress. 109. The arms race delays progress and causes tension, poverty and wars of extermination. General and complete disarmament opens up dazzling prospects of peace, security and happiness. This places a heavy responsibility on those Governments which persist in the policy of the arms race and gives tremendous significance to Mr. Khrushchev's proposals for general and complete disarmament. 110.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“At a time like this, of inconceivable advances in science and technology and infinite possibilities for the development of productive forces, vast areas of the world are still without the basic necessities of life, and tens of millions of infants and young children die each year for lack of food and medical care. In every country diseases like cancer take the lives of hundreds of thousands of human beings each year. Even in the highly-developed countries there are shortages of houses, schools and hospitals. With the expenditure of only a fraction of the enormous sums devoted to armaments many of these problems could in great part be solved.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Khrushchev is that "over a period of four years, all States should carry out complete disarmament and should divest themselves of the means of waging war" [ibid, para. 71]. They are proposals which could enable us to solve once and for all the crucial problem of disarmament, to ensure lasting peace and international security, to create a completely new international climate based on mutual trust, peaceful co-existence and unrestricted co-operation in the economic and other fields, 108. What great things could be achieved for the welfare and progress of human society if we halted the arms race which drains our material and financial resources and the skills of our scientists, research workers and technicians, if, in a word, we disarmed!”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Both the people and Government of Albania warmly welcomed and fully support the Soviet Union's programme of general and complete disarmament as a new and striking expression of the consistently peaceful policy of the Soviet Government, as the only effective means of breaking the present deadlock in international affairs, and as the best way to solve the major problem of our time, to free mankind from the fear of war and inaugurate a new era of peace and progress for all peoples. This bold and realistic programme, inspired by the highest humanitarian ideals and a sense of responsibility towards the peoples-, offers a complete and radical solution to the problem of disarmament. 107. The essence of the Soviet proposals as defined by Mr.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The remarkable statement made from this rostrum [799th meeting] on 18 September 1959 by Mr. Khrushchev, is rightly regarded as the outstanding event of this session. The extremely important programme of general and complete disarmament which Mr. Khrushchev proposed has been welcomed enthusiastically by all peoples and viewed with a keen and largely favourable interest by most Governments.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)