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1. “All nations hate war, whatever their way of life may be, and peaceful co-existence, that is to say, peaceful co-operation between countries, on the basis of equality, non-interference and mutual respect and advantage, is the only alternative to the threat of a nuclear war. The frantic arms race must give way to peaceful economic competition between the socialist and capitalist systems. In negotiations between States and their discussion of problems there must be a new approach, an understanding of the interests of the other party and a willingness to reach a solution. Reason, not force, should guide Governments and statesmen. 106. The present session of the General Assembly has an important part to play in this connexion and will be a milestone in the history of the Organization.”

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2. “It would be an effective method of arriving at mutually acceptable solutions of the disputes and problems which now divide the world. It is surely preferable to have patient and friendly negotiations rather than the threat of force, and conferences, even if they last for many years, rather than the explosion of a hydrogen bomb. 105. We do not imagine that the distrust, the differences of opinion and the complexity of the problems left unsolved during the cold war will disappear overnight, but we feel justified in affirming that the time is ripe and the need imperative to make a new start in international relations.”

   1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

3. “The Government of the People's Republic of Albania considers that an improvement in relations between the Soviet Union and the United States, the world's two greatest Powers, cannot but be welcomed by other countries, particularly the smaller States. The existence of friendly relations between these two countries is a guarantee of peace promising greater security for smaller nations, the easing of international tension and good prospects of abolishing armaments, which in various ways impose a heavy burden on the economies of every country. It is desirable in our view that such exchanges of visits should take place more frequently, and that summit meetings between the leaders of the Eastern and Western States should become a regular practice in international relations.”

   1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

4. “Khrushchev's visit to the United States as a victory of the forces of peace, and a historical event marking a new phase in international relations. In all parts of the world the visit of the Head of the Soviet Government and his talks with President Eisenhower are considered to be a useful contribution to the cause of peace and a most hopeful augury for the future. There is no doubt that President Eisenhower's forthcoming visit to the Soviet Union will serve to consolidate and extend the positive results already achieved in the efforts to improve Soviet-American relations and to solve the international problems still unsettled, 104.”

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5. “The Four Power Foreign Ministers Conference held at Geneva, with the participation of the representatives of the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany, did not reach a concrete agreement on the problems discussed, but it did mark a notable advance towards understanding and the peaceful solution of the major problems of our time. The peoples expect that a summit conference of the same countries will lead to tangible results in this field. 103. We believe that the exchange of visits between the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union, Nikita S, Khrushchev, and the President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, indicates a turning point in the present disquieting international situation. My country and its Government welcomed Mr.”

   1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

6. “The Soviet Union, the People’s Republic of China, the People's Democracies and other peace-loving countries have made sincere efforts and taken concrete measures to bring about a gradual negotiated solution of the outstanding problems, with a view to paving the way for the elimination of blocs and military bases and for disarmament and peaceful co-operation among nations. 101. We note with satisfaction that these efforts are beginning to bear fruit, and that the Western Powers, having made a realistic appraisal of the present situation, the forces involved and the deep aspirations of peoples, are also turning towards negotiation and collaboration. 102.”

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7. “These great achievements of the genius of Soviet men have inaugurated a new era in our knowledge and control of the universe, and have opened up brilliant perspectives of progress and peaceful co-operation among nations. 99. The Albanian people, which has pursued the same path of struggle, hailed with enthusiasm the victory of national independence won by the many peoples of Asia and Africa which are now active Members of our Organization, and expresses its solidarity with the heroic struggle of the valiant people of Algeria and the other peoples of Asia and Africa which are still struggling against the intolerable colonialist system. We have unshakable faith in the victory of their just cause. 100. During this period new problems were added to those arising from the Second World War, complicating the situation still further.”

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8. “The efforts of the instigators of the cold war, of the policy of strength and of aggressive blocs and bases intended to prevent the development and consolidation of the socialist countries and frustrate the struggle for national liberation of the dependent countries, have failed. The socialist countries, utilizing the vast possibilities afforded by their system and by fraternal mutual assistance, have achieved magnificent results in their economic and cultural development, at a pace hitherto unknown. 98. The Soviet Union is in the forefront of scientific and technical progress. All mankind acclaimed the' launching of the first sputniks, the first artificial satellite of the sun, and the first rocket on the moon.”

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9. “96. The fourteenth session of the General Assembly is taking place at a time when progress is being made in the efforts to give a new orientation to international relations and to put an end to the cold war, and to bring about an easing of tensions. In the opinion of the delegation of the People’s Republic of Albania, the United Nations cannot but be gratified by this state of affairs which permits it to take more effective action to attain the purposes and principles of the Charter. 97. All these years of cold war have poisoned the international atmosphere and sown the seeds of distrust and suspicion among States. The arms race, especially in the case of nuclear weapons, has assumed fantastic proportions. The world has come to the edge of the abyss and the danger of a nuclear war with all its disastrous consequences is still not averted.”

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10. “It is therefore wholeheartedly in agreement with the Czechoslovak proposal regarding measures aimed at the implementation and promotion of peaceful and neighbourly relations among States [A/3847 Add.1]. The Government of the People's Republic of Albania considers that it is the duty of all Member States to act at all times in such a way that the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations Charter are put into practice in their international relations. Many of the items on the agenda of the thirteenth session of the General Assembly are vital to the cause of peace and international co-operation. My delegation wishes the Assembly every success in carrying out the heavy task which lies before it.”

    1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

11. “Our people rejoiced at the victory of the revolutionary forces in Iraq and diplomatic relations have already been established between our two countries. We consider that the recent establishment of diplomatic relations with Turkey and Ethiopia corresponds to our peaceful interests and to the requirements of peace. The Government of the People's Republic of Albania has more than once declared itself willing to establish and develop normal diplomatic, commercial and cultural relations with other countries on the basis of equality, mutual respect and reciprocal advantage. Our Government is sparing no effort to strengthen its relations and peaceful cooperation with other countries.”

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12. “We cannot relax our vigilance in the face of the hostile policy and activities directed against our country by certain members of the NATO aggressive bloc. On many occasions, there have been combined sea and air manoeuvres by United States forces and those of other NATO countries on the very edge of our territorial waters. American and other aircraft violate our air space. Vicious radio propaganda is broadcast against the People's Republic of Albania every day by the Voice of America, the BBC in London and other broadcasting centres. 36. The Albanian Government greeted the birth of the United Arab Republic as a realization of the profound aspirations of the peoples of Egypt and Syria and as a victory for Arab nationalism.”

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13. “The People's Republic of Albania regards the friendship and close understanding which unites it with the Soviet Union and the other socialist countries as a guarantee of its territorial integrity, its independence and its national sovereignty. 35. The Albanian Government also attaches special importance to the development of friendly and good neighbourly relations with other countries, particularly with its neighbours. It considers that it is its duty to try its best to make the Adriatic and Balkan regions a zone of peace and fruitful co-operation based on the principle of peaceful coexistence. Nevertheless, our Government and people will always reject in the sharpest possible terms any outside interference in their domestic affairs and any provocation against their country.”

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14. “We have the greatest interest in safeguarding peace, and we should like to devote all our resources and all our energies to the peaceful reconstruction of our own country, which experienced fearful sufferings in the past from war, devastation, imperialist occupation and feudal aggression. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of our people and Government and to the fraternal assistance of the USSR and the People's Republic of China and the other peoples' democracies, we have already achieved remarkable success in industry, mining, agriculture and cultural-development. We are determined to press forward on this way which will ensure the welfare and progress of our people.”

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15. “As announced in the American Press on 25 September 1958, Italy and the United States have reached an agreement in principle whereby launching sites for rockets of the Jupiter type will be installed on Italian territory before the end of 1958. As we indicated in our note of 2 July 1958, full responsibility for the consequences of this agreement will rest with the Italian Government. 34. The People's Republic of Albania follows a policy of peace and friendship towards all countries regardless of their social system. This policy is based on the principle of peaceful coexistence.”

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16. “The note explained that if that was not done, and if Italy agreed to the installation of such sites on Italian territory, the Albanian Government felt it its duty to warn the Government of Italy that Albania would be compelled, in order to defend its national sovereignty and independence, to take steps to see that rocket launching sites were also installed on Albanian territory. Full responsibility for such a development would lie with the Government of Italy. 33. We regret to have to note that our friendly approach did not meet with the desired reception and understanding on the part of the Italian Government.”

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17. “According to information available to the Albanian Government, negotiations were already under way in the spring of this year between Italy and the United States regarding the installation of rocket launching sites in Italy, which would obviously be directed against the neighbouring peoples' democracies, and first and foremost against the People's Republic of Albania, which is Italy's close neighbour. 32. Naturally, the Albanian Government could not remain indifferent in the face of such a situation. On 2 July 1958, therefore, it addressed a note to the Italian Government in which, after first explaining its views on the matter, it requested that Government in the most friendly manner to forego its plan to install rocket launching sites on Italian territory.”

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18. “The Albanian Government considers that the installation of rocket launching sites by the United States on the territory of other NATO countries constitutes, in conjunction with the remilitarization of Western Germany, another great threat to peace and the security of the peoples of Europe. 31. Anxious to protect its national independence and sovereignty, in the Interest of friendly relations with Italy and also in order to ward off the danger of an atomic war in the Adriatic and Balkan region, the Government of the People's Republic of Albania recently made an important approach to the Italian Government.”

    1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

19. “The Government of the People's Republic of Albania has always supported any sincere attempts to remove the danger of war and consolidate peace and international co-operation. It therefore greeted the Soviet Government's proposal for a summit conference with enthusiasm. It also supported the proposal of the Polish People's Republic for the creation of a no-man's land for atomic weapons in central Europe, and the recent proposal of the German Democratic Republic regarding the conclusion of a peace treaty with Germany. Albania is willing to participate in a non-aggression pact between the Warsaw Treaty countries, of which it is one, and the members of NATO. It is also in favour of the liquidation of opposing military groups and the conclusion of a general pact for European collective security. 30.”

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20. “The Albanian delegation believes that the Soviet delegation's manner of putting the problem is the only correct one and the only one capable of leading to joint and useful action on behalf of peace and international co-operation, whereas the limited proposal of the United States would appear to be designed rather to secure strategic advantages. 28. Albania is whole-heartedly in favour of the Soviet proposal for a 10 to 15 per cent reduction in the military budgets of the USSR, the United States, the United Kingdom and France, and the use of part of the savings so effected for assistance to the underdeveloped countries [A/3925]. This is a very important suggestion from the humanitarian point of view and at the same time a positive step towards disarmament and an international detente. 29.”

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21. “It is almost twelve months since the USSR was the first to realize one of mankind's boldest and finest dreams. It opened the way for the conquest of cosmic space. The Soviet Union, anxious that this great scientific victory should serve exclusively peaceful ends, has asked the General Assembly to examine the question of banning the use of cosmic space for military purposes, together with the elimination of foreign military bases on the territories of other countries and international co-operation in the study of. cosmic space [A/3818 and Corr.1]. The United States delegation on the other hand merely requested the consideration of a programme for international co-operation in the field of outer space [A/3902], 27.”

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22. “After the positive results achieved by the Conference of Experts from eight countries held at Geneva, the pretext that it is impossible to control all nuclear tests, put forward by the Governments of the United States and the United Kingdom, has been shown to be quite groundless. The declarations of the United States [A/3895] and the United Kingdom [A/ 3896/Rev.1] dated 22 August 1958, with all the conditions which they imposed, would appear to be directed towards preventing an agreement, while at the same time seeking to prepare the ground in advance for casting the responsibility for failure on the Soviet Union. 25. The world is tired of this farce which has been going on for so long and demands action. We should like to hope that this time the General Assembly will succeed in adopting some positive decision on this great issue. 26.”

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23. “The Government of the People's Republic of Albania has always been in favour of the immediate and unconditional cessation of nuclear weapons tests, as well as the complete prohibition of the use and production of these weapons of mass destruction, and has supported the use of nuclear energy for exclusively peaceful purposes. Our delegation therefore warmly approves the Soviet proposal. 23. The USSR's unilateral decision to suspend, from 31 March 1958, all nuclear weapons tests was greeted as a historic and highly humanitarian act. The other atomic powers, however, namely the United States and the United Kingdom, did not follow this example but instead intensified their tests and are in fact still carrying them out. 24.”

    1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

24. “The Soviet Government, persisting in its patient efforts to solve the disarmament problem, now proposes that It should be taken up by stages and that separate agreements should be arrived at on its different aspects. The memorandum on measures in the field of disarmament [A/3929] which it has put forward at this session offers a whole series of realistic proposals in this connexion which cannot fail to receive the active support of all Member States truly desirous of rescuing the disarmament problem from the deadlock which it has now reached. 22. Also at the suggestion of the Soviet delegation [A/39151. the General Assembly is to consider the question of the discontinuance of atomic and hydrogen weapons tests.”

    1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

25. “An important factor in the increase of international tension is the armaments race, which has how passed the bounds of all imagination. We believe that any agreement or any measure to limit or restrict the armaments race would contribute directly to a relaxation of tension and to the safeguarding of peace. 20. Disarmament is still the great question of the hour. Several years have gone by and no concrete result has been achieved either inside or outside the United Nations, owing to the fundamentally negative attitude of the Powers belonging to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) aggressive bloc and above all of the United States, which bears full responsibility for this state of affairs. 21.”

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26. “The Albanian Government and people, as emphasized in our Government's declaration of 15 September 1958, whole-heartedly support their friends and allies, the people of China, in their just cause. On 1 October, two days from now, the great Chinese people will be celebrating the ninth anniversary of their historic victory over feudal and imperialist oppression and the anniversary of the proclamation of the People's Republic of China which in so short a time has become a factor for peace and progress in Asia and throughout the world. The Albanian people wish them complete victory in their efforts to liberate Taiwan and the other occupied Chinese islands, and further success in the peaceful reconstruction of their country. 19.”

    1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

27. “It is clear that there are no grounds whatever for contemplating a cease-fire or the demilitarization of the off-shore islands. The sole cause of the existing tension in the Taiwan area is United States interference. Let that interference cease, and tension will immediately be relaxed. 17. The Government and people of the People's Republic of China, like all the peace-loving Governments and peoples of the world, demand the immediate withdrawal of United States armed forces from Taiwan, from the other Chinese islands and from the Taiwan Strait, as the only solution to the serious crisis which the situation in the Far East represents for world peace. 18.”

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28. “The People's Republic of China is not at war with the United States, so it would be absurd to suggest a cease-fire between the two countries. Moreover, the islands of Quemoy and Matsu, like Taiwan, are part of Chinese territory. Chiang Kai-shek and his men, who, with the support of the United States, occupy those islands, are also Chinese. How the Chinese people will free the islands from the control of Chiang Kai-shek is a purely infernal affair, which concerns the Chinese people alone. 15. On 6 September 1958, the Government; of the People's Republic of China solemnly declared: "The Chinese people have every right to liberate their own territory by all suitable means at a suitable time, and will not tolerate any foreign interference." That is the firm decision of the Chinese people, whom no provocation or threat can cow. 16.”

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29. “The threat of a general conflict hangs over humanity and the full responsibility for this must be borne by the United States. We believe that urgent measures must be taken to avoid the worst. Certain representatives, both in the General Assembly and outside the United Nations, have suggested that in order to relieve tension in the Taiwan area there should be a cease-fire and the off-shore islands of Quemoy and Matsu should be demilitarized. We can well understand the desire of these representatives to come to the aid of their United States friends, who have put themselves in a most difficult position, but in my delegation's opinion the measures suggested are ineffective and completely unwarranted. What sort of cease-fire is being proposed and between which countries?”

    1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)

30. “The aggressors should not, however, forget that the great Chinese people cannot be intimidated by atomic threats and blackmail, that it is strong and united in support of its Government and determined to liberate Taiwan and the other Chinese islands and unite them to the mother country, and that it can always count on the unconditional support of the countries of the Socialist camp, led by the Soviet Union, 13. The aggressive activity of the United States in the Taiwan area has aroused anxiety and indignation amongst all peoples, including the people of the United States. Does President Eisenhower realize, a leading British newspaper asked the other day, that throughout the world United States policy in the Far East is considered senseless? 14.”

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31. “It has already set up a unified operational command in Taiwan, not far from the coast of the People's Republic of China, it has concentrated large air, land and sea forces in the area, including six aircraft carriers and more than 130 other warships. It has sent rockets of the Hercules and Matador types. The United States propaganda services boast that the United States has concentrated in the Taiwan area the greatest air and sea striking force in history, whilst the United States Secretary of the Air Force stated only two days ago that this country was ready to use nuclear weapons in the Chinese crisis. 12.”

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32. “Now, so as to give some semblance of justification to its aggression, the United States Government does not hesitate to deny that this territory is Chinese, and even to accuse the People's Republic of China of "attempting to extend their authority to these areas by the use of naked force", as Mr. Dulles said in the Assembly on 18 September 1958 [749th meeting]. 11. Who then is the aggressor? Is it the People's Republic of China, which is defending itself and wishes to liberate its own territory, or is it the United States, which has sent its armed forces 10,000 kilometres to occupy Chinese islands? Recently the United States, hiding behind Chiang Kai-shek, has intensified its provocative activity against the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of the People's Republic of China, and has actually made preparations for war.”

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33. “For several years now, under the pretext of supporting its puppet, Chiang Kai-shek, who was defeated and driven out by the Chinese people as a traitor to his country, the United States has occupied, illegally and by force, the large island of Taiwan and a certain number of Chinese coastal islands which are in all respects an integral part of China. 10. The United States itself solemnly recognized this by its declarations at Cairo and Potsdam. The facts show that the United States occupied the Islands in order to use them as a base for aggression against the People's Republic of China and other peace-loving States.”

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34. “As always, my delegation will at the present session give full support to this noble and just cause. 9. The General Assembly and the peoples of the whole world are rightly concerned at the very serious situation created in the Far East in the Taiwan region by the aggressive policy of the United States towards the People's Republic of China. Because of this policy, an abnormal and absurd situation persists in the United Nations itself, where the great Chinese people, numbering more than 600 million, is still not represented.”

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35. “The Albanian people, which has itself experienced imperialist oppression and colonial feudal exploitation, is fully in sympathy with the heroic struggle for national liberation of the peoples subjected to colonialism, and indignantly denounces the crimes of the imperialist colonizers against the peoples of Algeria, Oman, Yemen, Cyprus and West Irian, which is an integral part of Indonesia. 8. We believe that the General Assembly cannot remain indifferent to this situation. It must recognize the inalienable right to independence of the gallant Algerian people; it must protect the peoples oppressed by imperialism. We are convinced that the struggle for freedom of all the peoples still under the colonial yoke is irresistible and that it will triumph in the end.”

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36. “The United States Government lays great stress on its proposal for the establishment of a United Nations armed force, intended in the first place for the Near and Middle East. There is reason to think, however, that the United States wants to ensure that under cover of the United Nations flag its troops will remain in the area. My delegation firmly opposes the establishment of a United Nations armed force, which it considers would not only be inadequate and useless, but would be harmful to the cause of peace and to the work of the United Nations itself. 7.”

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37. “In our opinion, the General Assembly is entitled to be officially informed by the United States and United Kingdom Governments of the date on which they will withdraw their troops from Lebanon and Jordan. Until they do so, there can be no peace or security in the countries of the Near and Middle East, and provocative measures on their part are possible. 5. It is doubtful whether the United States and the United Kingdom Governments have any wish to withdraw their troops from those countries. They seem, rather, to be seeking some other pretext to keep them there as long as possible. The General Assembly and world public opinion expect the troops to be withdrawn without delay. 6.”

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38. “By the resolution adopted unanimously on 21 August 1958 (resolution 1237 (ES-III)] at its third emergency special session, the General Assembly requested the early withdrawal of the armed forces of the United States and the United Kingdom from Lebanon and Jordan respectively. The delegation of Albania notes, however, that more than five weeks have already passed since then and that the situation has not changed. United States and British troops continue to occupy Lebanon and Jordan, The Governments of the United States and the United Kingdom have not so far done anything to carry out the General Assembly’s recommendations. They have not fixed a definite time limit for the withdrawal of their troops.”

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39. “2. The peoples of the whole world are firmly opposed to war and in favour of peace. They have the right to expect from the General Assembly resolute action to remove the threat of war and to safeguard peace. In the Near East a strained situation continues to exist. The causes of this situation must be sought in the intolerable policy of interference of the Western great Powers, which, as we all know, has taken the form of armed aggression in Suez, Lebanon and Jordan. 3. In less than two years, the General Assembly has been forced to devote two emergency special sessions to the dangerous situation created in the Near East by the aggressive policy of those Powers. It has condemned the aggressors, and through its resolutions on the questions of Suez, Lebanon and Jordan it has served the cause of the independence of peoples and of peace. 4.”

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40. “1. The General Assembly of the United Nations, whose chief task is to maintain international peace and security, is meeting at a time when that peace and security are seriously threatened in the Near and Far East by the aggressive policy of the great Western Powers, and above all by that of the United States. It is meeting at a time when the fundamental problem of disarmament remains unsolved, when more than ever before it is essential that, in order that peace may be safeguarded and humanity moved from the danger of atomic war, an end should be put to the cold war and to the "position of strength" policy pursued by the rulers of the United States, and that relations between States with different social systems should be based on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and on the well-known principle of peaceful coexistence.”

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41. “In conclusion, I should like once more to express the hope that the work of this session of the General Assembly will be successful and will serve the fundamental cause of the United Nations, which is that of international peace, co-operation and security.”

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42. “The Albanian Government has endeavoured and continues to endeavour to improve and expand its relations with other countries, neighbours or otherwise, in accordance with the principles of peaceful coexistence. On that basis, it is prepared to establish normal diplomatic, economic, cultural and tourist relations with all countries desiring to maintain such relations with us. We believe that the strengthening of peaceful co-operation among all the Balkan States would be an excellent contribution to the cause of world peace. It was in this spirit and with this end in view that the Albanian Government accepted the invitation sent recently by the Government of the Romanian People's Republic to the heads of government of the Balkan countries. 61.”

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43. “Therefore the Albanian people and Government have taken a resolute stand for peace and against war, and support unreservedly the efforts of the Soviet Union and other peace-loving countries to halt the armaments race, ban the use, production and testing of nuclear weapons, secure disarmament and replace the policy of mutually-antagonistic military blocs by a general system of collective security, so that relations among countries, whatever their social system, may be based upon the principles of peaceful coexistence. 59. The friendship between the People’s Republic of Albania and the Soviet Union and other socialist countries, founded upon principles of equality, mutual respect, non-interference, co-operation and fraternal aid, grows stronger each day and constitutes a valid guarantee for the future of our country and our people. 60.”

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44. “The People’s Republic of Albania is fundamentally a peace-loving State, which desires to live in peace and friendship with all countries according to the principles of peaceful coexistence. The Albanian people has never transgressed against the rights of other peoples, and it is determined not to let anyone interfere with its freedom, its independence, and its legitimate rights. 57. The Albanian people is progressing along the road to socialism. It devotes all its energy to economic and cultural progress and the peaceful development of its country. Thanks to its own efforts and to the brotherly aid of the Soviet Union and other peoples’ democracies, it has passed several important milestones along this road. 58. We believe that the defence of peace is an essential prerequisite for the further development of our country.”

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45. “On the agenda of the present session are several important problems relating to the freedom of peoples oppressed by colonialism, to the economic development of under-developed countries, and to the expansion of peaceful co-operation among States in the economic, cultural and social fields. Our delegation will endeavour to do its share in seeking a satisfactory solution for these problems. 55. There is no doubt that much remains to be done to develop economic exchanges between countries with different systems. The artificial obstacles created, by certain western Powers have prevented a full exploration, to the mutual advantage of the parties concerned, of all the possibilities in this field. In these circumstances, the Soviet proposal to convene a world economic conference is of great importance and deserves universal support. 56.”

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46. “Agreement regarding its application has made possible the admission of a large number of countries during the last few years, and this constitutes a great success for the United Nations. However, we are unable to understand why this principle is not observed in the case of the Mongolian People’s Republic, an independent and democratic country which has declared its willingness to carry out the obligations contained in the Charter. The Albanian delegation hopes that this unjustified discrimination will soon end and that the Mongolian People's Republic will be admitted to the United Nations. 54.”

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47. “It is our opinion that any delay in recognizing these rights is harmful only to the prestige and effectiveness of the United Nations. It will, moreover, in no way alter the course of events in China or the resolute and rapid progress of that great country of 600 million people along the path of socialism, nor will its authority as a great world Power be in the least affected. The United Nations has placed itself in a position which is as unfair to it as to China. How can it take effective action in the absence of the true representatives of a people which constitutes one-fourth of all mankind? We believe that it is high time to restore to the People's Republic of China its inalienable rights in the United Nations. 53. One of the most important principles of the United Nations is the principle of universality.”

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48. “We consider that the arbitrary inclusion in the agenda of the present session of a controversial item known as the "Hungarian question" not only is a violation of one of the fundamental principles of the Charter in that it constitutes intolerable interference in the domestic affairs of tine People’s Republic of Hungary, but also is bound to harm the cause of the United Nations and of international co-operation. Instead of wasting time on this non-existent question, the United Nations should give its undivided attention to the many real and urgent problems which are before it for solution. 52. Again, the legitimate rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations have not yet been restored, because of the obstructionist attitude of the United States of America.”

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49. “It is to be hoped that the General Assembly will adopt these principles, thus helping to relax tension and creating a useful tool for the solution of controversial questions and the strengthening of co-operation among States. 51. In the opinion of our delegation, the attempts by certain Member States to use the United Nations for their own purposes and in the pursuit of their "cold war" policy have dimmed the prestige of the United Nations and are hampering its operation.”

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50. “Such a policy is incompatible with the lofty purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and the higher interests of peoples. We believe that the United Nations should devote all its efforts, and take advantage of every opportunity, to establish international relations on a fair basis, encourage pacific settlement of existing disputes and create mutual trust among nations. 50. The Soviet delegation has submitted to the General Assembly a draft declaration on the principles of peaceful co-existence between States [A/3673]. The principles of peaceful co-existence are well known; they are the basis of the foreign policy of a large number of countries and have become recognized principles of international law.”

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