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first: 1959-09-24
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“In conclusion, I should like to stress once more the importance of the tasks lying before us and the need to concentrate all our efforts within the framework of the United Nations. Without relying on this Organization with its ever-growing stature, our common endeavour to create a peaceful world would be bound to remain in vain. I am thinking of what Dag Hammarskjold said at the University of Chicago on 1 May 1960: "Working at the edge of the development of human society is to work on the brink of the unknown. Much of what is done will one day prove to have been of little avail. That is no excuse for the failure to act in accordance with our best understanding, in recognition of its limits but with faith in the ultimate result of the creative evolution in which it is our privilege to co-operate."”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“I should, however, like to express the hope that the implementation of such a project would not lead to a breakdown of the present mechanism of the disarmament machinery of the United Nations. This machinery should therefore be kept in operation until we are able to replace it by a more effective instrument. 40. In connexion with the manifold problems of disarmament, I should like to express the appreciation of the Austrian Government that the Soviet Union and the United States have agreed not to place nuclear weapons into orbit, and that it is the declared policy of all space Powers that outer space should be used for peaceful purposes only. We must, however, make sure that we do not lag behind the speedy scientific and technical progress in this field and endeavour to reach in time the necessary legal and political agreements. 41.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Here we share wholeheartedly the opinion of all those delegations which expressed the view that the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna could play an active role through the application of the system of safeguards which was accepted by its recent Tokyo Conference. 39. In connexion with the proposed world disarmament conference, I should like to point out that Austria favours this idea, since it would give all nations an opportunity to take a stand in the disarmament negotiations. Such a world conference, however, would have to be very carefully planned and would only have a chance of success if all the nuclear Powers would indeed participate in the discussions.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“While we fully understand the request of those delegations which think it necessary to link an agreement on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons to the adoption of collateral measures and in particular, to an agreement on the suspension of all underground tests, we nevertheless hold the opinion that the adoption of a non-proliferation agreement should not be hampered by too many conditions. 38. We are convinced that even a preliminary agreement would constitute major progress which might, like the Moscow Treaty banning nuclear weapon tests, provide a basis for a wider international agreement in this field.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“We must, however, try to understand and weigh the political situation in the world in a realistic manner, and we must therefore approach the complex matter of disarmament in a pragmatic way, which means that we must be prepared to proceed step by step. Above all, we must avoid hampering progress by adopting the view that nothing can be achieved unless we find an over-all solution and reach agreement on everything that is desirable. 36. My Government holds the view that in our negotiations priority should be given to the most urgent and crucial problem of preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons. In this- connexion, we favour any solution which could bring about speedy progress in this field. 37.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“We are therefore all the more gratified that the Charter amendments, enlarging the Security Council as well as the Economic and Social Council, came into force t thus guaranteeing an appropriate representation of the young nations in the organs, of the United Nations. Austria, realizing the urgency of this problem, was one of the first countries to ratify the Charter amendments. 34. The Austrian Government has consistently held the view that the question of general and complete disarmament deserves our continued and most careful attention. It is in the interest of all mankind to reach a speedy resolution to halt and reverse the armaments race, both between the great Powers and among the smaller nations. 35.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Needless to say, Austria, a country which has never pursued a policy of colonization, strongly supports the right of each nation to self-determination, freedom and independence. In the cases where these rights have not yet been recognized in practice, every effort has to be undertaken to give these peoples the opportunity to decide their own future. We are deeply convinced that any suppression of national aspirations cannot but aggravate the existing situation. It seems to us only fair to give the young nations an adequate chance actively to participate in the work of this Organization.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“It is with great satisfaction that we took note of the unanimous cease-fire decision of the Security Council in the conflict between India and Pakistan, two nations with whom my country maintains particularly friendly relations. This is one of the most difficult conflicts which the United Nations has ever had to face and it is indeed gratifying, after the crisis the world Organization had to undergo within the last year, to see the Security Council take a unanimous decision in a matter of such outstanding importance. We also wish to compliment the Secretary-General U Thant, for his untiring efforts to carry out the Council's decision and to put it into practice. 33. One of the most important problems in this Organization is the participation of the newly-emerged countries.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“In this context, I would like to draw the attention of the Assembly to the fact that the expenses of all United Nations peace-keeping operations over the last twenty years amount roughly to some $620 million, which approximately equals the cost of one single day of fighting during the Second World War. Despite their overwhelming importance, these operations do not usually bring about a final political solution. We therefore think that further studies should be made of the peaceful settlement of all kinds of disputes. In this spirit, we welcome the proposal by the United Kingdom Government to include an item in this respect in the agenda [see A/5964]. 32.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Austria has not only supported the peace-keeping activities of the United Nations financially, but it has also actively participated in two operations with medical and police units. I am therefore glad to be able to announce that the Austrian Parliament recently passed a law which permits the Austrian Government also to make available military contingents upon the request of an international organization or of the International Red Cross. 31. Peace-keeping operations of the United Nations since the Second World War have contributed essentially to the security of our troubled world.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“I should like to add an expression of appreciation of the fact that in 1960 and 1961 the General Assembly of the United Nations, after due consideration, expressed its unanimous desire to bring this question to a satisfactory solution. 29. On the occasion of the twentieth session of the General Assembly it would be only appropriate to recall, in a detailed manner, the outstanding achievements which this Organization has accomplished since its inception. 30. There can be no doubt that the United Nations peace-keeping operations account for the most important and significant features, and I should like to stress that my country has participated in these operations to the extent of its abilities and resources.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“I should like to avail myself of this opportunity to reaffirm the determination of the Austrian Government to resolve the dispute between Italy and Austria concerning the implementation of the Paris Agreement through negotiations in the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations. We have reached constructive solutions to almost all the open questions that have arisen in our relations with our neighbours and other countries near to us; why should it not be possible in this case too? 27. It is, however, my duty to remind the General Assembly that such a solution can only be reached if the population of South Tyrol is granted genuine self-administration in all matters of its own concern. 28. In rendering this report, I have been animated by proper respect for the General Assembly and the resolutions adopted by it.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“At the beginning of this year high hopes had arisen and we felt that we had reason to assume that our partner in these negotiations had become aware that, in the final analysis, a proper understanding of the just aspirations of a minority is a valuable contribution towards harmonious conditions within his own State. However, questions of vital importance for the continued existence of the minority remain to be solved, and we are seriously concerned that the continued delay in these matters may prevent the conclusion of an agreement — a delay which would certainly be contrary to the spirit of the above-mentioned resolutions. 26.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Do we not all know that in the end there will be no other way but to return? 24. Permit me now to report to the General Assembly, as I have done on all previous occasions, on the action taken on resolutions 1497 (XV) of 31 October 1960 and 1661 (XVI) of 28 November 1961, concerning the status of the Austrian minority in South Tyrol. The first resolution requested Italy and Austria to enter into negotiations with a view to finding a solution for all differences relating to the implementation of the Paris Agreement of 5 September 1946. The second resolution, having noted with satisfaction that such negotiations had taken place, went on to affirm the first resolution. 25. We have conducted the negotiations as requested.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“I speak here as the representative of a country which does not belong to any military alignment, a country that puts a high premium on its status of permanent neutrality, to which it rigorously adheres. I may therefore be permitted to offer an opinion on this question which is a source of great concern to many of us; indeed, I can hardly give sufficient weight to my warning not to resort to means which contradict the principles and aims of the United Nations as well as the letter and spirit of the treaties concluded by the parties concerned. Much an we appreciate the feelings of a number of countries with which we have the closest ties, we fail to understand that any Member should consider leaving this Organization. What sense can it possibly make to turn one's back to the United Nations today?”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“We who belong to this Organization consider our membership an outstanding distinction and feel privileged to be allowed to participate in its work. Such clarification is necessary, I submit, before we enter into a debate on the substance of the matter. 22. At the outset of my statement I drew attention to the fact that the general political situation gives rise to serious misgivings. We, too, understand that disputes concerning the interpretation of treaties on matters affecting vital interests may arise. However, we are hopefully convinced that all these grave differences which aggravate world tensions can be solved in the spirit of existing international agreements and with a proper regard for the aims and principles of the United Nations. 23.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“It is certainly one of the great weaknesses of this Organization that two of the largest countries in Asia and Europe are not among its Members — countries whose truly magnificent cultural and technological achievements are recorded in history. 21. In past years, and this year again, we have heard from various quarters within the United Nations that it may be desirable to have the People's Republic of China among the Members of this Organization. There is much to commend this viewpoint. And yet it seems to me that we ought to clarify, at this stage, whether the People's Republic of China is really interested in United Nations membership; whether it prefers to remain outside or would, in order to agree to become a Member, impose terms to which the United Nations could not possibly agree.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Having outlined the situation which prevails in our region, I should like to stress the extent to which this region forms part of the greater community of nations. In this connexion I wish to emphasize the depth of our commitment to an auspicious development throughout the world; we declare, and solemnly affirm, our loyalty to the United Nations, whose foremost task — the preservation of peace — we fully support and further with all our strength. In that context we should remember and give due weight to the postulate only recently pronounced from this rostrum with commanding eloquence by His Holiness Pope Paul VI; the postulate of the universality of the United Nations. 20.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“In various resolutions the usefulness of collaboration between the United Nations and the Red Cross was emphasized. Practical co-operation in the humanitarian field proved to be a reality. 16. Important decisions were also reached concerning civil defence, measures against indiscriminate warfare, and other tasks in the interest of peace. I wish to underline that all the resolutions were adopted practically unanimously. 17. In the humanitarian field, therefore, an atmosphere of detente and unity clearly prevails that augurs well for the treatment of similar questions in the United Nations. 18. Austria was proud to act as host for such a great conference which attained so much unity of spirit and action. 19.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“It is all the more important to mention these tendencies as they occur between countries adhering to Communist ideology on the one hand and Austria on the other, which is, without reservation, committed to the principles of democracy, which brought about such impressive results in the economic and social life of the people of Western and Northern Europe as well as of the United States. 14. We in Europe have had a most harrowing experience, indeed. Should it not be possible to draw a lesson from it? 15. Some days ago, the Twentieth International Red Cross Conference came to a conclusion in Vienna, where more than 100 countries were represented by governmental and Red Cross delegations. Throughout the Conference a pleasant and co-operative atmosphere prevailed.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“To speak of stability means to us that we wish to settle our problems between ourselves in such a way that we do not depend on the advice of the major Powers and that we do not have to be afraid of their interventions. By this we are not pleading for a policy of disengagement from the major Powers, but we believe that they have already far too many international obligations. It is therefore only a sensible policy on the part of the smaller countries to relieve them from the burden of additional engagements. The smaller States, by abdicating their responsibilities and leaving them more and more to the major Powers, would merely pave the way for an increasing feeling of isolationism. 12. Should it be possible to avoid a dramatic sharpening in world relations, the current process towards a detente in this part of Europe will continue. 13.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“We must, however, be careful in our approach, since many mistakes and miscalculations have been made in previous periods of history. 9. In Austria-Hungary once lived more than 50 million people. Its frontiers stretched some 6,000 miles. In contemporary Austria there live merely 7 million people, but the new Republic has inherited a quarter of the length of the former boundaries. It is only natural that history and geography should — perhaps sooner than any other country — enable us to have a clear concept of how, in the prevailing circumstances, to develop relations with out neighbours in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. 10. Our aim is a maximum of stability in this part of Europe which did not exist for centuries. No one should indulge in the deceptive hope that this will not require onerous daily efforts. 11.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“The fact is all the more significant, as it is well known that Eastern and South-Eastern Europe were centres of extreme political restlessness in the course of history. Nevertheless, these tendencies towards a state of relaxation will only lead to complete stability when the problem of Europe's most populated country — which also represents its greatest economic potential, the problem of Germany — has found a peaceful solution. 8. Austria has a task in this part of Europe, just as every State has one within the geographical sphere to which it belongs and in which its people live and work. This particular responsibility arises from Austria's centuries-old ties with the peoples and countries of the Danube basin.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“In due recognition of this world-wide interdependence, Austrian foreign policy supports every effort contributing towards stability. We are convinced that everyone must above all concentrate on his own proper sphere and, having thus set an example, may derive a mandate to talk about peace in other regions and offer counsel and advice. Today I am in the fortunate position of giving a favourable account of developments in the region of Europe, of which Austria is a part. 6. There is evidence of a trend towards political stability throughout Europe, and the neutral non-committed countries of that continent have acted in this respect as catalysers. 7. There is no doubt that the neutral European States and pact-free Yugoslavia have been of decisive importance for the evolution of the relative stability that currently prevails in Europe.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“The United States, by its flexible and accommodating attitude, has certainly contributed to this development. 3. There is considerable criticism and doubt with regard to the usefulness of the long and tedious discussions in the General Assembly and in' its Committees. Personally, I am convinced that this confrontation of opinion and exchange of views, year after year, is indispensable in a constantly changing world. It creates better understanding among nations and thus contributes to a peaceful evolution on our planet. 4. The political situation in today's world does not inspire much optimism, at any rate not in Asia. We in Austria, too, deeply regret this fact, because we have for some time been aware that conflicts occurring even tens of thousands of miles away have their repercussions in our own area. 5.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“1. The Austrian delegation has already had the opportunity to express its congratulations upon the election of His Excellency Amintore Fanfani to the high office of President of the twentieth session of the General Assembly. We feel sorry about the most unfortunate accident which prevents him from presiding over our present deliberations and I should like to ask you, Mr. Vice-President, to convey our best wishes to Mr. Fanfani for a speedy recovery. 2. As the representative of a small nation, I am particularly gratified that the General Assembly is again working under normal conditions. In our view, it would have been disastrous if this ominous crisis had not been solved. I would like to express my appreciation for the spirit of co-operation shown by all Member States, which made it possible to overcome these difficulties.”
1965-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 20 (1965)
“Only in this way can we comply with the idea expressed by President Kennedy in his memorable address to the Assembly on 20 September 1963: "It is never too early to try; it is never too late to talk; and it is high time that many disputes on the agenda of this Assembly were taken off the debating schedule and placed on the negotiating table." [1209th meeting, para. 42.]”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, stipulating that no one shall be subjected to torture, corresponds to Article 3 of the European Human Rights Convention, to which Austria and Italy are parties. This Convention also provided for the establishment of appropriate organs for the protection of human rights. The Austrian Government therefore reserves the right to submit the matter to these organs for consideration. 154. The purpose of the extensive statement I have made here on behalf of the Austrian Government concerning the question of South Tyrol is to inform the Assembly of the state of implementation of the two unanimously adopted resolutions and to demonstrate that Austria has done everything to make negotiations possible. And we do want to negotiate.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Two years ago in the Special Political Committee [296th meeting] I drew attention to the fact that the Austrian Government had documentary evidence testifying that South Tyrolean prisoners had been tortured by members of the Italian police. 152. Since 1961, we have shown the greatest restraint, in order to enable the Italian authorities to take appropriate action of their own accord. This they failed to do. One might ask whether Austria is entitled to draw the Assembly's attention to such events which occurred in another State. Indeed it is. 153. The United Nations considers itself competent to deal with questions regarding the violation of human rights —as is demonstrated by Item 77 of this year's agenda.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“I am convinced that we can find a solution for this unhappy situation only if we remove all the obstacles to the holding of negotiations at the earliest possible date. I feel sure that if more determined and energetic efforts to hold negotiations had been made by all sides during the two years since the last United Nations resolutions, a more peaceful atmosphere would prevail today. 149. It is most regrettable that the differences between Austria and Italy with regard to the question of South Tyrol have caused loss of human life. 150. We do not wish to dramatize the dispute. We want a settlement through negotiations. But there must finally be the will to negotiate on the Italian side, too. 151.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“I feel bound to point out that it is not complying with the United Nations resolutions when one side repeatedly attaches conditions to the mere holding of negotiations, conditions which cannot be fulfilled because they are outside the sphere of influence of the Austrian Government, or if demands are made on us to take action against the Press, which is contrary to the principles of our Constitution, or, finally, if we are given instructions concerning the composition of the Austrian delegation which are incompatible with our sovereignty. 148. I wish to repeat in unequivocal terms that the Austrian Government, the Federal Chancellor and I myself have always shunned terror and violence.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“In reply to the Austrian proposal that the negotiations should be resumed immediately after the return of both Foreign Ministers from the General Assembly —the Austrian side suggested the period between l4 and 18 October 1963— the Italian Government stated that it agreed in principle, but repeated the conditions it had already put forward. The Austrian Government took note with satisfaction of this agreement in principle, but rejected the conditions that Italy had again attached thereto. 147.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“The reference to the attitude of the Austrian Press was no reason for postponing or deferring the meeting, because it was well known that there was freedom of the Press in Austria, and the Austrian Government could not be held responsible for what was printed in the Italian Press; thirdly, it is well known to the Italian Government that the Austrian prosecuting authorities acted without delay and irrespective of the persons involved whenever they were informed of activities in Austria connected with subversive activities in South Tyrol. These measures have in several cases led to the conviction in court of persons found guilty. On the other hand, it is a universally recognized principle that legal assistance to foreign countries is not granted in cases of a political nature. 146.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“145. On the following day, the Italian Government was informed that its position had created surprise and astonishment on the Austrian side, for the following reasons: first, for almost one year repeated efforts had been made by the Austrian side to arrange a Foreign Ministers' meeting, but these efforts had so far failed, solely because of the objections raised by Italy; secondly, the continuation of the subversive activities could not be given as a reason for a third postponement of the negotiations, because it would be tantamount to enabling some few extremists to continue indefinitely to prevent such negotiations.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“The Austrian Government replied that it could in no circumstances agree to the proposed procedure, since it was the obvious intention of the subversive activities to prevent negotiations. 144. On 8 August 1963, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs informed us that he was prepared to agree that the planned meeting of Ministers should take place in the first ten days of September. On 26 August 1963, however, we were told by the Italian Government that a meeting of Foreign Ministers between 2 and 5 September 1963 would not further the objective that both sides wished to attain. The following reasons were given: first, the continuation of the terrorist activities and the lack of certain co-operation from the Austrian authorities in the search for the perpetrators; and, secondly, the critical attitude of the Austrian Press towards Italy.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“On 24 July 1963, the Austrian Government again submitted specific proposals concerning a date for negotiations, and at the end of July an Austrian delegation proceeded to Rome for preparatory discussions. At these discussions agreement in principle was reached on the agenda for the foreign Mininsters' meeting, the composition of delegations on both sides, and the date —the Ministers would meet between 2 and 5 September 1963 at Salzburg. 143. On 6 August 1963, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed us that, in view of the recent bombing incidents in Italy, it did not consider it opportune to hold the scheduled Foreign Ministers' meeting, and suggested holding the meeting in New York, where the two Foreign Ministers would be during the eighteenth session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“On 20 November 1962 —parliamentary elections had been held in Austria on 18 November— The President of the Republic of Austria called upon the Government which had been in office hitherto to continue to discharge its functions until a new Government was formed. The Austrian side was therefore ready and willing to negotiate at all times. 142. Immediately after the new Austrian Government was formed, it again proposed, on 9 April 1963, that the bilateral negotiations should be resumed. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs replied that the Austrian Government's proposal corresponded to the wishes of the Italian Government, but that they would have to wait until a new Italian Cabinet was formed.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“On 18 October of that year, it was agreed to schedule a meeting of Foreign Ministers in Salzburg on 7 and 8 November 1962, It came as a complete surprise when, a few days before that date, the Italian Government declared that because of the proposed composition of the Austrian delegation —it was to include two members of the Tyrolean provincial Government, which is one of the nine Austrian provincial Governments— the character of the negotiations, as held at Venice, would be changed and that a further period of preparation would therefore be required by the Italian side. The meeting therefore could not take place. 141.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Finally, in July 1962, the Italian Government agreed to a meeting of the Foreign Ministers. This meeting was held on 31 July 1962 at Venice. On that occasion, mainly procedural points were discussed and it was envisaged that the substantive negotiations would continue in the autumn, if possible in October 1962. 140. During the seventeenth session of the General Assembly, the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs and I agreed that the negotiations should be resumed on 30 October or 6 November 1962.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“It is not my intention, at a session which, we all hope, will prove to be one of the most peaceful in the history of the United Nations, thoughtlessly to stir up a dispute and to disturb the favourable atmosphere that has characterized our deliberations so far. But I consider it to be my duty to inform the General Assembly, which on two occasions has adopted resolutions of such decisive importance to the population of South Tyrol, of what has been done up to now to implement these resolutions. 139. Immediately after the end of the governmental crisis in Italy in March 1962, the Austrian Government proposed to Italy, in pursuance of the two United Nations resolutions, that bilateral negotiations should be resumed at the earliest opportunity. This proposal was repeated several times in the course of the following months.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“But more important than anything else was the reference in the resolution to the Paris Agreement, which as I have already stated, establishes a system designed to guarantee the German-speaking inhabitants of the Province of Bozen "complete equality of rights with the Italian-speaking inhabitants, within the framework of special provisions to safeguard the ethnical character and the cultural and economic development to the German-speaking element. The claim of South Tyrolean minority has thus been newly and solemnly confirmed, for there is no more important forum with greater moral reputation than the General Assembly of the United Nations when it unanimously expresses its will in this way. On that occasion, the Italian delegation, too, expressed its satisfaction with the resolution. 138.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“should give favourable consideration to the possibility of seeking a solution of their differences by any of the means provided in the Charter of the United Nations, including recourse to the international Court of Justice or any other peaceful means of their own choice." Accordingly, the United Nations did not recommend one specific peaceful means, but all the means set forth in Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations. That too was very important progress because it makes it possible to select the most suitable means for settling the differences.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Until then the Italian Government had declared itself willing only to discuss the problem of South Tyrol, but denied Austria's legitimate right to negotiate, a right it has by virtue of the Paris Agreement. This right to negotiate was now clearly established by both United Nations resolutions. It will be appreciated why we therefore regard the two United Nations resolutions as essential progress in the clarification of the matter. 137. Furthermore, the resolution recommends that, should the bilateral negotiations fail, the two States: "...”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“After thorough discussion in the Special Political Committee, in which forty representatives participated the first year and thirty-four in the second, resolutions were adopted unanimously on 31 October 1960 and on 28 November 1961 respectively. 135. Resolution 1497 (XV) urged Austria and Italy "to resume negotiations with a view to finding a solution for all differences relating to the implementation of the Paris Agreement". This agreement in its letter and content provides not only for complete equality of all South Tyroleans with the Italian-speaking inhabitants, but also the granting of autonomous legislative and executive regional power. 136. At its sixteenth session, the General Assembly confirmed and reiterated this decision of its fifteenth session. This resolution is of particular significance.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“It is gratifying that it has been possible to establish these good relations irrespective of the fact that individual States may belong to different military blocs or political ideologies. 133. It is all the more regrettable that I am not yet in the position today to report to the General Assembly, at its eighteenth session, something I would have liked to report, namely, that a satisfactory solution had been found by the parties concerned to the question of South Tyrol, which was the subject of General Assembly resolutions 1497 (XV) of 31 October 1960 and 1661 (XVI) of 28 November 1961. 134. As Members are all aware, the Austrian Federal Government brought the question of South Tyrol before the United Nations on two occasions, first in 1960 and then in 1961.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“We hope that it will soon be possible also to settle the open questions with Hungary and Czechoslovakia, which would pave the way for a similar development. 131. As will be observed from this outline of Austria's foreign policy, it is the desire of the Austrian Federal Government to establish the best possible relations with all States, especially with our neighbours. 132. Austria —and this is precisely what makes its position unique— lives in the centre of the European continent on the line of demarcation between the two great military alliances, and it shares hundreds of miles of its frontiers, on the one side, with States which profess the principles of communism and, on the other, with States which adhere to the ideas of democracy.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“These two neutral Republics, stretching from the lowlands of Pannonia to the mountains of the Jura, certainly have exercised a stabilizing influence in this part of Europe. All outstanding questions between ourselves and the Federal Republic of Germany have been settled to our mutual satisfaction, and we enjoy the good neighbourly relations of two States which respect each other. Solutions have been found for practically all our differences with Yugoslavia and we have achieved a noteworthy measure of economic and cultural cooperation. The same is true of our relations with Poland, although it is not our immediate neighbour. There has been a similar positive development in the relations between Austria on the one hand, and Romania and Bulgaria on the other.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“The Sunday in June 1961 on which President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev met in Vienna for the first time stands out as one of the great days in our recent history. 128. The most important task of Austrian foreign policy is to do everything possible to promote peaceful collaboration and co-operation among nations, particularly in the region in which we live, 129. Austria, which was once one of the large empires of Europe, is now one of the smaller countries and has common frontiers with many States. Fortunately, it has succeeded in establishing amicable and cordial relations with most of its neighbours. 130. We have much in common with Switzerland and, especially in recent years, the policy of neutrality.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“I consider it important that the activities of this Agency, which the General Assembly has entrusted with the major role in the preparation and organization of the Third International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy, should continue to receive the full support of all Member States. In this context, I should like to refer to the need for efficient co-ordination of the activities of the various United Nations bodies, in order to avoid duplication of work. 127. Austria takes the obligations deriving from its permanent neutrality very seriously, but it is at the same time always prepared to be of assistance whenever called upon to make a contribution to the cause of peaceful understanding.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Under the State Treaty, Austria became completely free. Its full political and economic sovereignty and its neutrality have contributed towards establishing peaceful relations in Europe. Ever since then, Austria has done its utmost, within the range of its possibilities, to contribute to international co-operation. It has furthered the decolonization effort, it devotes great attention to collaboration with the new nations of Africa and Asia, and it has given its full support to the International Atomic Energy Agency, which has its headquarters in Vienna. 126. Since its establishment, the International Atomic Energy Agency has done valuable work.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)