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“Taking into consideration the crucial role of the relations between the USSR and the United States the overall state of the political situation in the world, the People's Republic of Bulgaria welcomes the forthcoming summit meeting between the leaders of the two countries. We express the hope that at that meeting agreements will be reached which will contribute to the revival and consolidation of trust and mutual understanding. My country attaches primary importance to the disarmament talks between the USSR and the United States. The new Soviet-American talks in Geneva have given rise to hopes that effective solutions will be found for the whole complex of issues concerning space and nuclear weapons. Strict adherence to the agreement reached on the subject and goals of the negotiations is a prerequisite for their successful conclusion.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“We are firmly convinced that the strengthening of peace and international security, the curbing of the arms race, the limitation and reduction of armaments, the lowering of the level of military confrontation, can only be achieved through constructive negotiations aimed at producing effective and mutually acceptable agreements based on the principles of equality and equal security. This is the basis on which all negotiations should be conducted, whether in Geneva or in Vienna, Stockholm, and indeed at all international forums. The world today needs the concerted and honest efforts of all States and social forces in order to halt the juggernaut of the arms race and to put into effect the practical measures designed to improve the international situation and to restore detente. In our view, this imperative is paramount today.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“Military strategic parity will unquestionably be maintained, although at the cost of raising the level of armaments and increasing the threat of war. For four decades now the undying echo of the nuclear explosions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki has been appealing to the conscience and common sense of mankind to take resolute measures for the limitation and reduction of nuclear arms until they have been totally and finally eliminated. Today, the question we face is this: either mankind destroys nuclear weapons, or nuclear weapons will destroy mankind.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“The acceleration of the arms race and actions which lead to its possible spreading into outer space, the policy of attaining world supremacy, gross interference in the internal affairs of sovereign States, the raising of obstacles to the peaceful settlement of conflicts - all of this is leading to a sharp increase in the danger of nuclear war. The military-industrial complex is spending vast sums of money on the development and stockpiling of new types of weapons, including space weapons, for the purpose of gaining military superiority over the socialist countries. The experience of history confirms, however, that this exercise is a futile one. This has been true in the past and is even more certain in today's circumstances.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“History is a great teacher and makes it imperative for us today,, 40 years after the end of the Second World War, not only to remember the bitter experience of it, but also to learn clear lessons for the future. Co-operation within the anti-Hitlerite coalition was a good example of how States with different social systems can, in spite of the ideological and political differences between them, act together in the name of a common goal, namely, that of ensuring lasting peace on earth. Today, this goal is even more urgent. Mankind is threatened with extinction. This could be the only possible result of a nuclear catastrophe. The United Nations approaches its anniversary in a tense international situation.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“Over the course of its existence it has made a substantial contribution to the cause of strengthening peace and security, of furthering co-operation and promoting friendly relations among nations. The United Nations has become the natural forum for the discussion of the most important political, economic, social and other problems of the world today and for seeking solutions to them. At the same time, it is obvious that the United Nations has far from exhausted its potential. It can and must play an even greater role in international affairs. An important precondition for the attainment of this goal is strict and unswerving observance of the Charter of the United Nations and the implementation of the decisions adopted in accordance with its provisions.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“The progressive and democratic purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations are of enduring importance. They include the maintenance of peace, co-operation, equality of peoples and their right to self-determination, prohibition of the use of force and the threat of force, respect for territorial integrity, the peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and so on. These principles embody the idea of peaceful coexistence of States with different social systems and are the very core of universally recognized norms of international law. Unfailing adherence to them is the true path to a peaceful future and the progress of mankind. We note with satisfaction that the United Nations has stood the test of time.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“I congratulate the President cordially on his election to the important post of President of the fortieth session of the General Assembly of the United Nations and I wish him success in his responsible work. At the beginning of my statement I would like to convey the sincere condolences of the Bulgarian people to the people of Mexico for the natural disaster which has resulted in loss of life and has inflicted heavy material damage. Our Organization stands on the threshold of its fortieth anniversary. Born in the course of the historic common struggle against German fascism and Japanese militarism, it emerged as the expression of the common resolve of nations to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war and to unite their strength to maintain international peace and security.”
1985-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 40 (1985)
“This policy of my country is a matter of deep principle and an integral part of our overall approach to contemporary international relations. 79. We are on the eve of the commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the victory over Hitlerism and fascism, and the creation of the United Nations. Over the years, the United Nations has unquestionably adopted a number of important, positive decisions in accordance with its Charter that have stood the test of time. We have no doubt that through the collective efforts and goodwill of all Member States the noble goals in the name of which the Organization was created can and will be achieved.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The implementation of the concept of turning the Balkans into a nuclear-weapon-free zone has now assumed overriding importance. This is in the interests of all the Balkan peoples and would, indeed, be a major contribution to strengthening confidence and security in Europe. This initiative, which has won broad support, has already become the subject of discussions and exchanges of views among the Balkan countries We believe that this process should be continued in order to bring positions even closer together and achieve a general agreement in principle on the creation of such a zone. 77. The proposals by the Chairman of the Council of State, Todor Zhivkov, concerning the conclusion of bilateral agreements with all the Balkan countries that would also contain a code of good-neighbourly relations are also well known. 78.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“This programme indicates the proper way to solve the problem of development, a necessary prerequisite for which is the definitive elimination of the threat of nuclear war, the establishment of lasting peace and the adoption of genuine measures in the field of disarmament. 75. The People's Republic of Bulgaria recently celebrated the fortieth anniversary of the victory of the socialist revolution. For 40 years now, my country, having overcome its economic backwardness and its concomitant social ills, has been building a socialist society whose paramount goal is the welfare of our people. For 40 years, Bulgaria has been pursuing a policy of promoting peace, security, detente, good-neighbourliness and broad international co-operation in the Balkans, in Europe and throughout the world. 76.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Of particular importance among these are the questions of ending the exploitation of the developing countries and the elimination of all forms of trade discrimination based on differences in socio-economic systems, as well as the exercise by all States of sovereignty over their natural resources and over economic activities on their territories, the curbing of the negative consequences of the activities of the multinational corporations, and so forth. 74. The Declaration and Statement issued by the member countries of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance at their high-level Economic Conference, held in Moscow from 12 to 14 June 1984, contain a realistic programme for the improvement of international economic relations.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“For more than 10 years, the socialist and the developing countries have been waging a persistent struggle for the practical implementation of the provisions of such important documents as the Declaration and the Programme of Action on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order, the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade and others.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The policies of imperialism have had a negative impact also on the development of international economic relations. Sanctions, discrimination and diktat are all concrete manifestations of the desire of certain circles in the West to extend political tensions to the sphere of international economic relations. For the purpose of the achievement of political goals dictated by expediency, traditional economic and trade relations that took years to build up are being severed. 72. All efforts undertaken within the United Nations and other intentional forums for the restructuring of international economic relations on an equitable and democratic basis and for the establishment of a new international economic order are meeting with stubborn resistance. 73.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“We deem it essential that a constructive dialogue be instituted for the purpose of implementing the idea of turning South-East Asia into a zone of peace, stability md co-operation, in accordance with the proposals made by the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the People's Republic of Kampuchea. 70. Our position of principle remains unchanged with respect to the settlement of the Cyprus problem on the basis of preserving the territorial integrity, independence, sovereignty and non-aligned status of the Republic of Cyprus in the interests of both the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots. This position is fully consonant with our policy of fostering peace, good-neighbourliness and mutual under-standing in the Mediterranean and the Balkans. 71.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The undeclared war against the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is continuing. It is essential that outside interference in the affairs of that sovereign State be halted in order to create conditions for the settlement of the situation surrounding Afghanistan on the basis of the well-known constructive proposals of the Afghan Government. 68. We whole-heartedly support the proposal of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for the withdrawal of foreign forces from the peninsula and the reunification of the country through peaceful means and on a democratic basis. 69.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“This is illustrated by the intervention in Grenada, the unremitting pressures against Cuba, the mining of ports and the conducting of subversive activities against sovereign Nicaragua, and the extension of substantial military aid to dictatorial regimes, enabling them to continue their oppressive policies and to perpetrate crimes against their own peoples. 66. The same unacceptable approach is also being taken in other regions of the world. In southern Africa, the occupation of Namibia by South Africa continues, as does the practice of racism and apartheid. In the South Atlantic, there is a smouldering state of tension because of unresolved problems. Not only is the right to self-determination being denied to the so-called small colonial Territories, but dangerous military activities are being conducted in them. 67.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Recent developments in the Middle East have glaringly demonstrated that the approach lying at the heart of the policies of Israel and those who support it is running into the stiff resistance of peoples. Given that situation, the soundest way to settle this conflict is undoubtedly the one indicated in the new Soviet proposal for the convening of an international conference on the Middle East under the auspices of the United Nations, with the participation of all the parties concerned, including the PLO. 64. Yet another source of alarm is the growing military presence of NATO countries in the Persian Gulf; this further exacerbates tension in that already explosive part of the world. 65. The methods and means of terrorism and violence have also been applied to the problems of Central America and the Caribbean basin.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“We should like to believe that common sense and an awareness of responsibility will ultimately prevail, that peace-loving words will be followed by peace-loving deeds, and that a frank and constructive dialogue will be resumed. That would serve the interests of everyone. 62. The fate of the world depends to a considerable extent on the peaceful and just settlement of international conflicts and on the elimination of hotbeds of tension. We have witnessed repeated attempts on the part of imperialism, taking an approach based on military force, to impose upon peoples its own "solutions" aimed at establishing its domination in various regions of the globe. In this connection, we support the extremely timely Soviet proposal concerning the inadmissibility of the policy of State terrorism 63.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“This is borne out by the scope of the anti-war movement, which has been echoed at large by the World Disarmament Campaign launched by the United Nations. Aware of the danger of the annihilation of mankind, Governments in a number of countries and realistically minded statesmen and politicians are now seeking ways to remove and eliminate this danger. An illustration of this is the Joint Declaration issued on 22 May 1984 by the Heads of State or Government of Argentina, Greece, India, Mexico, Sweden and the United Republic of Tanzania. Further evidence is the contribution to the cause of strengthening peace and security made by the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries—this major factor in international life. 61.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“A key manifestation of the sensible approach to international relations is the ongoing Conference on Confidence- and Security-building Measures and Disarmament in Europe, meeting at Stockholm. If the constructive approach prevails at Stockholm, the Conference will be able to make a substantial contribution to the improvement of the political climate, to the building of confidence and security, and to the strengthening of peace in Europe and throughout the world. That is indeed precisely the purpose of the comprehensive proposals put forward by the socialist countries; of particular importance among those proposals is the initiative for the conclusion of a treaty on the mutual non-use of military force and the maintenance of peaceful relations. 60. The most cherished desire of all peoples is to live in peace.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Its implementation would make a real contribution to the curtailment of the military threat and provide further opportunities for curbing the arms race. 57. Military confrontation in the world's seas and oceans is fraught with grave danger. The People's Republic of Bulgaria is of the opinion that talks should be initiated as a matter of urgency on the curtailing of the naval activities of States and the limitation and reduction of naval armaments. 58. The interests of world peace demand the removal of the obstacles that led to the collapse of the Geneva talks on nuclear-arms limitation in Europe. Our final objective is the elimination of nuclear weapons m Europe as well as in all other parts of the world. 59.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“In our view, the current session of the General Assembly is duty-bound to contribute to the solution of such vital questions as the prevention of nuclear war, the guaranteeing of the right of peoples to live in peace, the renunciation by all nuclear-weapon States of the first use of nuclear weapons, a nuclear-weapons freeze, a general and complete ban on nuclear- weapon tests, and the prohibition of chemical weapons. 56. It is necessary to place a solid barrier against the plans for the militarization of outer space. In this regard, a major positive potential is contained in the new proposal of the Soviet Union on the use of outer space exclusively for peaceful purposes for the benefit of mankind.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“What is more, we are ready to engage in negotiations on arms limitation and the gradual attainment of complete disarmament. We are prepared to begin the elaboration and adoption of such a code of relations between the East and the West, between the socialist and the capitalist States, as would eliminate for ever the threat of a global military conflict." 54. Such is the approach of my country and of our allies to the most important present-day problems. That approach has been amply corroborated in the wide range of constructive proposals for reaching mutually acceptable agreements aimed at saving mankind from the nuclear threat, curbing the arms race and taking effective measures for disarmament, with the ultimate goal of achieving general and complete disarmament. Those proposals continue to be valid. 55.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“What is needed is constructive, practical steps. What is needed is realism, political will and a sense of responsibility before history for the destiny of mankind. What is needed is concrete action, designed to avert nuclear war, so that the very idea of such a war becomes inadmissible. 52. The only sure way to preserve peace and strengthen international security is by the immediate cessation of the arms race, the renunciation of attempts to upset the existing military-strategic equilibrium and the taking of decisive steps aimed at lowering the level of military confrontation. 53. The General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party and Chairman of the Council of State of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, Todor Zhivkov, recently stated: "The countries of the Warsaw Treaty are not seeking military superiority.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The countries of the socialist community, including the People's Republic of Bulgaria, have repeatedly emphasized that the only sensible policy is one of peaceful coexistence among States with differing social systems. This policy has demonstrated its advantages and its viability. It is fully in accord with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and with contemporary international law. Today the question is whether the countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are ready to adhere to such a policy. The fate and the future of all countries and peoples depend on the answer to that question. 51. We have repeatedly and resolutely declared our readiness for dialogue, for negotiations to reach agreements based on the principles of equality and equal security, and we now reaffirm that readiness.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Plans are being devised of the very basis of such concepts, which creates a real danger of turning Europe into a theatre of "limited" nuclear warfare. The calls for the creation of a potential for the launching of a "first pre-emptive strike" and action along those lines are tantamount to preparations for a nuclear war, The acquisition of new types and systems of weapons of mass destruction, the deployment in Western Europe of medium-range nuclear missiles and the plans for the militarization of outer space have not only failed to strengthen but on the contrary have undermined peace and international security. Such actions imperil the life and future of everyone, including those of their initiators. 50.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“The international situation is further worsened by attempts to exert political, economic and diplomatic pressure against the socialist countries and to mount propaganda campaigns, unprecedented in their scope, which in effect constitutes psychological warfare. 48. In fact, this attack is directed not only against the socialist countries but also against all those who reject as unacceptable the policy of hegemonism and diktat. Everyone who is opposed to such a policy is declared an outlaw. Such "logic" is extremely dangerous in the age of nuclear weapons. 49. We regard as extremely dangerous, and we emphatically reject, the concepts according to which peace could be safeguarded and international security enhanced through the execution of large-scale programmes for over-rearmament and the endless escalation of the arms race.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“They have even gone so far to question the political realities established in Europe as a result of the Second World War. 46. Not only is this course alien to the genuine interests of peoples but it is openly hostile to their natural and legitimate aspirations to live in peace, as well as to their sovereign right to determine for themselves their own future and path of development. Its purpose is to check the objective historical processes and to stifle social progress. 47. The existing realities are such that there are countries of different political, ideological and socioeconomic systems existing on our planet. To extend ideological differences to inter-State relations and to make them the basis of foreign policy is an illogical and dangerous practice.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“On the contrary, even more serious signs have appeared, pointing to an aggravation of the danger that looms over the whole of mankind— the danger of a devastating nuclear war. The responsibility for this state of affairs rests exclusively with certain imperialist circles, above all with the United States, which is pursuing a policy of confrontation and escalation of the arms race, striving to secure military superiority and to proceed from a position of strength. They interfere in the internal affairs of sovereign countries and follow a policy of State terrorism against them, endanger the independent development of the peoples of Asia, Africa and Latin America, which have liberated themselves from colonialism, and fan the flames of old hotbeds of tension and kindle new ones.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“Permit me to congratulate you, Sir, on your election to the high post of President of the General Assembly at its thirty-ninth session. In your person, we greet an eminent son of Africa, the representative of friendly Zambia. We are convinced that under your able guidance the world Organization will adopt important decisions aimed at easing international tension and strengthening security and peace throughout the entire world. 44. I would also like to congratulate the delegation of Brunei Darussalam on the occasion of its admission to membership of the United Nations. 45. An objective assessment of the situation in the world bears witness to the fact that no positive changes have occurred in international affairs over the past year.”
1984-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 39 (1984)
“I wish to assure the Assembly that the People's Republic of Bulgaria will continue to make its contribution to the efforts of the United Nations to ensure the achievement of these objectives.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The People's Republic of Bulgaria has always pursued and will continue to pursue a policy of peace, mutual understanding and co-operation among all nations. By way of example, I would mention the program of the Twelfth Congress of the Bulgarian Communist Party for enhancing detente and promoting good-neighborly relations in the Balkans, and also the proposal of President Todor Zhivkov with regard to turning the Balkan peninsula into a nuclear-weapon- free zone, which is consonant with the purposes of the United Nations. 74. The international situation urgently demands active efforts and concrete actions from all of us to eliminate the nuclear threat halt the arms race, extinguish hotbeds of tension, to guarantee international security and a tranquil future for the peoples, and to ensure peace throughout the world.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We support the proposal of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for the peaceful and democratic reunification of Korea. 71. With regard to the problem that has arisen in the South Atlantic and which, its essence, is one of decolonization, in our view a just solution should be sought through negotiations in accordance with the resolutions of the General Assembly. 72. In stressing the important role of the United Nations in the maintenance of peace and the strengthening of security throughout the world, we support the proposal of the Secretary-General f*n the convening of a meeting of the Security Council at the highest level to consider ways and means of enhancing its effectiveness in the interests of attaining the objectives of the Organization. 73.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The vital interests of the peoples of South-East Asia require that we recognize existing political realities, that an end be put to the interference by the imperialist and hegemonist forces in the internal affairs of those peoples and that the attempts being made to pit them against one another be brought to a halt. What the peoples of the region need is peace, stability and co-operation. The constructive proposals of the three countries of Indo-Chinaóthe socialist Republic of Vie' Nam, the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the People's Republic of Kampucheaóare designed to achieve that very goal, and it is for that reason that we fully support them. 69. Efforts should be continued to turn the Indian Ocean into a zone of peace in accordance with United Nations decisions. 70.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We have repeatedly called for an end to the war between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran and for solving the disputes between the two countries through peaceful means. 66. My country reiterates its position of principle on the settlement of the Cyprus question in the interests of both the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots while preserving the independence, territorial integrity and the policy of non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus. 67. We are in favor of granting full independence to Namibia in compliance with the decisions of the United Nations. 68.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It is imperative to reach a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Middle East problem as soon as humanly possible. It is our view that the plan put forward by Leonid Ilych Brezhnev, with which the basic provisions of the plan that emerged from the Twelfth Arab Summit Conference in Fez coincide, provides all necessary measures for eliminating that dangerous hotbed of tension. The People's Republic of Bulgaria supports the idea of convening an international conference on a comprehensive settlement of the Middle East problem, with the participation, on an equal footing, of all the parties concerned, including the PLO, the sole legitimate representative of the Arab people of Palestine. 65.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“My country is of the opinion that negotiations currently under way should be intensified so that they may achieve concrete results, and it is our hope that the Madrid meeting will successfully complete its work and adopt a decision to convene a conference on confidence-building measures and disarmament in Europe. For this purpose a constructive approach on the part of all participating States is needed. The same holds true for the talks on the reduction of armed forces and armaments in Central Europe, and particularly for the Soviet- American negotiations on limiting nuclear weapons in Europe and on limiting and reducing strategic arms. 64. In our view, every possible effort should be made to eliminate sources of tension.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The 1970s have proved that, given the presence of goodwill and realism and with strict respect for the principle of equality and the equal security of countries, it is possible, although not without difficulty, to reach important international agreements on even such extremely complex questions as the limitation of strategic arms. Of course what I have in mind are not talks that would serve to screen the arms race, but rather a businesslike and frank dialogue that could lead to concrete and positive results. The People's Republic of Bulgaria has always been in favor of such an approach, and it will continue to support it. 63. Such fundamental present-day issues as peace and security must always be approached with a sense of high responsibility.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Only through a steadfast struggle with the united efforts and the concerted decisive actions of all progressive forces which possess enormous potential, can peace be guaranteed on a lasting and reliable basis. As Todor Zhivkov, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party and President of the State Council of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, recently stated: "Nothing must prevent all parties, organizations, movements and individuals conscious of how grave a peril to mankind a nuclear war can be from finding their place and playing a fitting role in the struggle for peace and against the nuclear threat." 62. We reaffirm our position that there is no other road to solving any international problem than the road of negotiations.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We respect the positions of those Western statesmen and heads of Government who are well aware that a nuclear war, no matter how well its strategists might plan it or by what name they might call it, will recognize neither frontiers nor neutrality and that such a war would be sheer madness and would mean the end of human civilization. One concrete expression of political realism and common sense is the Declaration on the Prevention of Nuclear Catastrophe adopted at the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly, which emphasizes that States and statesmen that would be the first to use nuclear weapons would commit the gravest of crimes against humanity. 61. It is our profound conviction that the safeguarding of peace can and must be the concern of all.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“The People's Republic of Bulgaria greatly appreciates the contribution made by the countries of the non-aligned movement to the solution of the acute problems facing the world today. We will continue to expand our co-operation with the non-aligned countries in the struggle against imperialism, for the strengthening of peace and security, for disarmament and detente, for restructuring international economic relations on a just and democratic basis, for consolidating the independence and sovereignty of the newly independent States and for eradicating the last vestiges of colonialism, as well as those of neo-colonialism and apartheid. 60.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It is also served by the proposal that the governing bodies of NATO and the Warsaw Treaty make declarations to the effect that the spheres of operation of those alliances would not be extended to include Asia, Africa and Latin America. It is served by the proposals put forward from this rostrum two days ago to accelerate the elaboration and signing of a treaty for the complete and general prohibition of nuclear-weapon tests, to declare a moratorium on all nuclear explosions, including those for peaceful purposes and to declare the destruction of peaceful nuclear facilities, even by conventional weapons, as tantamount to an attack with nuclear weapons. We support the inclusion of these items in the agenda of this session of the General Assembly. 59.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Evidence of the readiness of the socialist countries to work for the cause of peace and security is their initiatives and proposals. 58. This goal was served by the peace program of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. It was served by the decision of the Soviet Union not to be the first to use nuclear weapons. Were the other nuclear Powers to assume the same obligation, that would in practice be tantamount to the banning of nuclear weapons and reducing to a minimum the possibility of nuclear conflict. That cause is further served by the proposal to conclude a world treaty on the non-use of force in international relations.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“This means putting an end to the arms race and proceeding to real disarmament in the field of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, as well as in the field of conventional weapons; it means restoring, continuing and deepening the process of detente; it means strengthening confidence among countries; it means consistent and patient concerted efforts, through negotiations, to achieve a solution to the problems which undermine international security and to create a propitious climate for a direct dialogue between the East and the West, to solve the problems of developing countries and promote international relations on the basis of the principles of peaceful coexistence among States of different social systems. 57.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“True to their principled and consistent foreign policy, the People's Republic of Bulgaria and the other countries of the socialist community are guided by their firm conviction that there is no more vital task than that of guaranteeing the peaceful development of mankind. Proceeding from this position they consider it their supreme duty to continue, through concerted and vigorous actions, doing everything possible in order to avert a nuclear war and to eliminate even the very threat of it.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“It can and must be preserved. There are forces in the world which are doing a great deal to stand up to the policy of aggression and are honorably carrying out their peaceful mission in the name of life and progress. The countries of the socialist community are in the vanguard of those forces. A significant role is being played by the majority of non-aligned countries and those Western States which cherish peace and value the fruits of detente. This powerful front of peace relies on the will of all peoples to live in peace, as evidenced by the unprecedentedly large-scale anti-war movement. 56.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“We all know who is maintaining tension in many parts of the world by dispatching military armadas and rapid deployment forces, by setting up military bases in close proximity to the borders of socialist and other democratic countries, We all know who is interfering in the internal aRairs of sovereign States and is supporting reactionary and dictatorial regimes in a number of countries. 54. This policy of seeking a position of strength breeds an atmosphere of particular tension, impedes political, economic, cultural and other ties, strains relations among States and, in effect, poses a strong threat to world peace and security. 55. The outcome of the battle, however, can by no means be decided in favor of militarism and hegemonism. The threat of war is. real; yet war is not inevitable. Peace is threatened but is not doomed.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“History since 1917 provides examples of a series of such plans. Their ill-fated end is well-known. 52. The hegemonistic actions of imperialism against the developing countries are being stepped up, especially against those countries which are fighting for their national and social liberation and are unwilling to succumb to foreign diktat, defending their right to political and economic independence against those which are rich in natural resources or are strategically situated. 53. It is hard to find a region which the United States has not claimed as a sphere of its "vital interests", arrogating to itself the right to "defend" those "interests" by all possible means, including the use of force.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)
“Efforts are being made to drag States from various parts of the world into imperialism's orbit of military preparations. 50. In contradiction to agreements reached, to the Helsinki Final Act and the legal and moral norms of inter state relations, there has been an intensification of crude attempts to interfere in the domestic affairs of socialist countries and to create obstacles to their development. Those responsible intend to use economic sanctions and restrictions on trade with them. 51. The "crusade" against the countries of the socialist community, as its initiators call it, includes psychological warfare, as well as political and material support for counter-revolutionary and subversive acts; it has as its objective the destruction of socialism as a socio-political system and ideology.”
1982-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 37 (1982)