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“I wish to submit in all humility that we need to go beyond mere reaffirmation of basic aims and principles. The Manila Declaration provides a comprehensive and realistic strategy for action. 155. The fifth session of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea ended on 17 September in New York without agreement. My country has always been of the opinion that a just and equitable new legal order to govern the sea and the ocean floor must take into account the interests of all countries, whether coastal or land-locked. We also believe that a just and equitable law of the sea will play an important role in the establishment of the new international economic order.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Kurt Waldheim, in his opening remarks to Habitat: United Nations Conference on Human Settlements, pointed out that one third of the entire urban population of the third world lives in squatter settlements; a large percentage of the people of the least developed countries have no water within 100 meters of their houses; and that half of these people are without electricity. Those statistics are not pleasant to hear, but they highlight the pitiable condition in which hundreds of millions of people in the developing countries live. The situation is still worse in the least developed land-locked countries. Apart from other factors, their geographically disadvantageous position seriously retards their development. The international community must look upon the special problems of that category of States with greater understanding and sympathy.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The results of the fourth session of UNCTAD, held at Nairobi last May, have fallen short of the aspirations of the developing countries. The negotiations currently being held in the Paris Conference on International Economic Cooperation are not progressing, owing to a lack of political will on the part of the developed countries. The implementation of the policy measures embodied in the International Development Strategy is most discouraging, as the developed countries are not fulfilling their international obligations. We are still far from achieving the 0.7 per cent target set in the International Development Strategy for the Second Development Decade. 154. The Secretary-General, Mr.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“During the course of her eloquent address to this august body, the current Chairman of the non-aligned movement, Prime Minister Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka, stated: "It is not my intention to plead here that the developed nations owe a living to the developing. I do plead indeed, on the other hand, that all nations, regardless of their levels of development, owe it to themselves and to future generations not to throw away the opportunity available today to find timely solutions for the problems of mankind and to establish, through mutual understanding and constructive co-operation, a just and therefore enduring pattern of international relations." [11th meeting, para. 54.] 153. There are further disturbing signs on the horizon.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The ever- widening gap between the rich and poor countries is still one of the major sources of tensions and conflicts. It is evident that the present economic order cannot ensure the progress and prosperity of the developing countries. We are all aware that it is not the fluctuations in the market forces which are causing economic stagnation in the developing countries, but the inbuilt biases of the present economic order itself is to blame. The General Assembly, on the initiative of the developing countries, adopted numerous resolutions during the sixth and seventh special sessions to bring about a new international economic order based on equity and justice for all. 152. We hope that the appeal made by the Heads of State and Government of the non-aligned movement from Colombo will not go unheeded.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The General Assembly by a vast majority adopted resolution 2832 (XXVI) on the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace. Even after the lapse of five years, we find that the Declaration has in no way been respected by the great Powers. It is our view that the presence of great-Power rivalry in the Indian Ocean will disturb the peace and stability of that sensitive zone. We hope that the proposal recently made by the Soviet Union in this regard [see A/31/232, sect. 7] will meet with a favorable response from the other great Powers. Such a development would go a long way towards making the Declaration a reality, and thereby reduce tension and the possibility of conflict in yet another area of the globe. 151. The world economic system continues to suffer from serious imbalances and growing inequalities.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“Living as we do next to India, we are fully aware of the constant efforts being made by India to promote good-neighborly relations among all the countries in our region on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual benefit so that, living in peace, co-operation and friendship among our-selves, we can fully devote our energies and our resources to the urgent and critical task of improving the living standards of our people." We hope that the momentum towards peace and cooperation will be maintained and that all countries in our region will make determined efforts to promote friendship, understanding and co-operation in order to realize the goal of a brighter, happier and more secure future for all our peoples. 150.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“In reviewing the regional situation,His Majesty the King of Bhutan, when addressing the Fifth Summit Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries at Colombo, observed: "In our region of Asia, there have been certain far-reaching developments recently which have undoubtedly strengthened the forces of peace and progress. The normalization of relations between India and Pakistan in the spirit of the Simla Agreement is a positive step forward, and shows great statesmanship on the part of the leadership of the two countries. The normalization of relations between India and China will also certainly contribute to peace and stability in Asia.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“In our view, General Assembly resolutions 3212 (XXIX) and 3395 (XXX) and Security Council resolutions 365 (1974) and 367 (1975) still provide a good basis for a just and lasting solution of the Cyprus problem. We should like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his tireless and unremitting efforts to bring the two Cypriot communities together for talks under his auspices in order to find solutions to their differences. 149. Nearer home, the Indian subcontinent to which we belong has been an area of much tension and conflict during the past few decades. Fortunately, there is a glimmer of hope for the future.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“It is our view that the Palestinian question is at the heart of the problem, and that there can be no just and durable peace in the region unless Israel withdraws from all Arab territories occupied by it since 1967,. and unless the inalienable national rights of the Palestinian people are fully restored, including the right to return to their homeland and establish an independent State in Palestine. Any lasting settlement in the Middle East must also ensure that every State in the region has a right to exist within secure and internationally recognized boundaries. 148. The other area of concern to my delegation is the situation in Cyprus. We fully respect the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-aligned status of the Republic of Cyprus.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The attempts of South Africa to grant so-called independence to Transkei and to create similar "bantustans" need to be roundly condemned by the international community. If conditions of peace and stability are to be created in southern Africa, it is essential that the abominable practice of apartheid in South Africa be abolished forthwith, and a new society created with freedom, equality and justice for all persons, irrespective of race, color or creed. 147. In the Middle East, old crises and new tensions continue to pose a grave threat to international peace and security. The continuing fratricidal war in Lebanon is a tragedy of the greatest magnitude. Israel continues to occupy Arab territories forcibly and illegally.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“As the result of certain initiatives taken by the United States recently, positive developments have taken place in southern Africa which offer genuine opportunities for just and lasting settlements of the basic political problems affecting the region. We feel that the weight of the entire international community should be placed behind the parties concerned in their efforts to arrive at negotiated settlements. It is our earnest hope that, as a result of these negotiations, an independent Zimbabwe with majority rule will emerge in the near future. We also hope that the minority group will be given a constructive role to play in the building up of the new State of Zimbabwe. An independent State of Namibia as one unified nation must emerge within a short period of time.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“In our view, the development of technology, and ever-increasing expenditure on armaments, is a vicious cycle, which is leading mankind ever closer to total disaster. One way, and possibly the only way at present, of breaking this cycle in order to halt the arms race and initiate a genuine process of disarmament would be for the General Assembly, the most representative institution of nations in the world today, to take the initiative in convening either a world disarmament conference or a special session devoted exclusively to problems of disarmament. 146. The other major issue that is agitating the minds of people all over the world at present is the question of southern Africa.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“President, I have the honor to convey to you and, through you, to all the representatives assembled here today the greetings and good wishes of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, for the success of the thirty-first session of the General Assembly. 145. The most preying and crucial problem facing the world today is the question of disarmament, not only as a means for relaxing tensions in the world and promoting international peace and security but also for the purpose of releasing much-needed resources for development purposes. It is difficult to justify on any grounds the expenditure of astronomical sums of money on producing and accumulating weapons of mass destruction, when a substantial percentage of the earth's population is permanently on the verge of starvation.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We hope that he will continue to serve the international community for many more years to come. 142. I should like to express the appreciation of my delegation for the admirable manner in which Prime Minister Thorn of Luxembourg guided the deliberations of the thirtieth session of the General Assembly. 143. We are happy to welcome the Republic of Seychelles to our midst as our one hundred and forty-fifth Member. We have no doubt that the admission will add further strength and vitality to our Organization. We now look forward to the admission of Viet Nam and Angola to the United Nations, as both of them fully meet all the requirements of membership. 144. Mr.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“I should like to offer our warmest congratulations to Mr. Amerasinghe on his election as President of the thirty-first session of the General Assembly. We are indeed fortunate in having a person of his eminent stature, wide experience and great ability as our President. It is also a matter of special pride for us that he belongs to a country which is not only a neighbor of ours but one with which we enjoy common cultural traditions and close friendship. 141. To the Secretary-General, Mr. Waldheim, I should like to express our deep admiration for the impartiality and dedication with which he has been discharging his onerous responsibilities. He is a man whom the international community has come to trust and respect during the nearly five years he has held office as Secretary-General of the United Nations.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“My Government regards the work of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of the Sea-bed and the Ocean Floor beyond the Limits of National Jurisdiction as of great importance and will closely watch the outcome of the proposed conference on the law of the sea scheduled to be convened in 1973. 19. In conclusion, I should once again like to pledge my Government's continued support of the ideals and principles of the United Nations Charter. We pledge to work towards our common ideals and aspirations in the pursuit of peace. We are convinced that the United Nations remains one of the best hopes for mankind's survival. We shall not fail to contribute our modest bit in the strengthening of the United Nations so that this great Organization may continue to further the cause of world peace, progress and security.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“During the last quarter of a century man has made remarkable strides in science and technology. Today we have the means to utilize this remarkable knowledge we have gained for the good of all mankind. Man is ready to explore the tremendous wealth of outer space and other planets and of the seas and oceans. The resources of the sea have a tremendous potential if harnessed properly. My Government, therefore, welcomed the Declaration of Principles Governing the Sea-Bed and the Ocean Floor and the Subsoil Thereof, Beyond the limits of National Jurisdiction, adopted by the General Assembly two years ago [resolution 2749 (XXV)]. We continue to support all measures aimed at declaring outer space and the sea-bed and ocean floor as the common heritage of all mankind, to be reserved exclusively for peaceful purposes.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“17. Although my Government could not participate in the recent United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held at Stockholm in June 1972, we have followed its deliberations with great interest. It would hardly be an exaggeration to say that the adoption of the Declaration by the Conference is one of the important landmarks in the history of the United Nations. While we realize that the problems of pollution and the environment cannot be solved overnight, the recent Conference has created the necessary awareness amongst the peoples and the nations of the world of the gravity of these problems. This in itself is a significant achievement, and I have no doubt that the continuing machinery of the Conference will take the necessary follow-up action in the matter. 18.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“My delegation had hoped that the recently concluded session of UNCTAD would provide an answer to some of the principal causes underlying this ever-increasing gap between the rich and the poor nations of the world. It is, therefore, with a sense of deep disappointment that my delegation noted the very limited results achieved at the session. When the General Assembly adopted the International Development Strategy for the Second United Nations Development Decade [resolution 2626 (XXV)] there was hope that we might yet, through collective action, solve some of the problems of trade and development. The subsequent events have, however, belied those expectations. We hope that the United Nations will be able to provide the necessary impetus and the machinery to solve these problems, which are of crucial importance to the developing countries.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“My delegation also views with concern the fact that no progress has been made to end the illegal white minority rule in Southern Rhodesia. We are of the view that the hands of the Secretary-General and of the United Nations must be strengthened so that the United Nations could act as an effective instrument for ending the evils of colonialism, apartheid and racial discrimination. 16. My Government, like the Governments of many other countries of the third world, was disappointed at the outcome of the third session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development [UNCTAD]. If one of the major causes of friction and tension in the world is to be eliminated, then we must make a determined effort to reduce the massive disparities which exist in the standards of living of the peoples of the developed and the developing countries.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“While my Government has noted with satisfaction the results of the efforts made by the Secretary-General to establish contacts with the leaders of South Africa and Namibia with a view to bringing about the independence of that Territory, we are not very hopeful that the Government of South Africa will heed the voice of world public opinion. The recent decision of the Government of South Africa to agree to the appointment of the representative of the Secretary-General for Namibia, while a welcome development, should not blind us to the position South Africa has always taken on the question of Namibia. My delegation has also noted with regret that in spite of the pressure of world opinion the Government of South Africa continues to practice unabated its policies of apartheid and racial discrimination.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Being a hinterland State belonging to the Indian Ocean area, Bhutan is deeply interested to ensure that the Indian Ocean and the adjoining areas should be free from becoming an area of confrontation between the super-Powers. 15. Another area which constitutes a grave threat to international peace and security is colonialism and racism. In spite of several years of sustained efforts by the various United Nations agencies, Territories such as Angola, Mozambique, Guinea (Bissau), Southern Rhodesia and Namibia continue to be under foreign colonial occupation. My delegation is disappointed that very little progress has been made in accelerating the process of liberation of those colonial Territories.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“We view with serious concern the increase in such activities in recent years and would support any move which would, through collective action, bring an end to this senseless violence which causes suffering to so many innocent individuals. 14. During the last General Assembly session my delegation supported the proposal to declare the Indian Ocean a zone of peace. My Government is convinced that as a first step it may be desirable to declare such areas or zones as could be mutually agreed upon as areas or zones of peace. We note with regret, however, that little progress has been made so far in implementing the provisions of the General Assembly resolution on this subject [resolution 2832 (XXVI)].”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“We consider it imperative for all nuclear Powers to fully participate in the deliberations of the Committee on Disarmament so that this forum could become more representative and effective. My delegation supports the proposal to convene, with adequate preparation, a world disarmament conference, with the participation of all countries of the world. 13. My delegation shares the concern of our Secretary-General and other Governments at the alarming increase that has taken place in terrorist activities in recent months. We firmly believe that any form of intimidation or terrorist activity ought to be condemned.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks between the United States and the Soviet Union have resulted in a partial accord. My delegation welcomes the recently concluded treaty between the Soviet Union and the United States in that connexion. My Government is totally committed to the concept of general and complete disarmament and would like this limited accord to be extended so as to encompass a wider area of general disarmament in all its aspects. It is in the same spirit that we welcome the agreement signed in Moscow during the visit of President Nixon relating to co-operation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes. My delegation will continue to watch with interest the proceedings of the Conference of the Committee on Disarmament, whose achievements, though limited so far, have not been insignificant.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“It is the hope of my delegation that all concerned will work towards the peaceful solution of this tragic problem. In this connexion we have noted with satisfaction that Ambassador Jarring has resumed his mission to bring peace to the area. We wish him every success in his difficult task. It is equally the hope of my delegation that the conflict in Viet-Nam will come to an end soon and that the people of that war-torn land will be able to live once again in peace and harmony. The recent decision to resume the peace talks in Paris is a welcome development in this regard and my delegation expresses the hope that its outcome will be fruitful. 12. During the past two years or so significant progress has been made in the field of disarmament.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“We also welcome the Quadripartite Agreement on Berlin of 3 September 1971 and the contacts established between the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic with a view to improving relations between them. 11. These hopeful signs should not, however, blind us to the fact that the world is still not free from conflicts. In the Middle East little progress has been achieved towards a lasting peace. My delegation believes that Security Council resolution 242(1967) provides the requisite framework within which a peaceful solution' of the Middle East problem could be found, a solution which would take into account the just and legitimate aspirations of all concerned. We are convinced that this problem can be solved through peaceful means without resorting to force.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“My delegation has read with great satisfaction the joint communique issued on 29 September 1972 by the Prime Ministers of Japan and China at the conclusion of Prime Minister Tanaka's visit to China. We welcome these high- level contacts and the decision which was taken to normalize relations between those two great Asian countries. Improved relations between Japan and China will undoubtedly be a positive factor in ensuring peace and stability in East Asia. 10. We have also noted with satisfaction the climate of detente in Europe and we welcome the agreements recently signed between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Soviet Union and the Federal Republic of Germany and Poland.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“It is gratifying to note that our relations with our neighbor India continue to be most cordial and friendly. Our relations with India are based on equality and mutual trust and advantage, and we look forward to an era of still greater co-operation and friendship with India in the years to come. 8. My delegation considers the contacts which have recently been established between the leaders of South and North Korea as a positive factor leading to the restoration of peace and normalcy in that region, as a prelude to the eventual reunification of Korea. We welcome those positive developments and fully support the efforts of the people of both South and North Korea to establish durable peace in their country. 9.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“We extended our sympathy and support to the people of Bangladesh during their struggle for national liberation and we are happy today that we were one of the first to recognize the reality of Bangladesh a reality which has now been recognized by over 90 nations of the world. We wish the people of Bangladesh well and hope that they will be able to take their rightful place in this Assembly of nations without further delay. 7. The emergence of Bangladesh and the changes that are taking place on the Indian subcontinent have undoubtedly brought about new political equations in Asia. Bhutan is fully conscious of the far-reaching changes that are taking place in our part of the world and we are taking the necessary steps to adjust our attitudes and policies in the context of those changes.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“This affords the people of the subcontinent a real chance to live in peace and amity. We have noted with satisfaction the outcome of the recent summit meeting between the leaders of India and Pakistan, which has resulted in some significant progress being made towards a lasting and, durable peace on the subcontinent. We are convinced that the leaders of both India and Pakistan desire genuine peace and it is the hope of my Government that the two countries will be able to work out satisfactory solutions to their problems without interference from outside. 6. Bhutan welcomes the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent sovereign nation.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“My delegation welcomes this positive development and we hope that these new contacts which have been established between the leaders of the United States on the one hand and China and the Soviet Union on the other will contribute positively to bringing about real peace in the world. In the context of improved relations between the major Powers of the world, and in the context of the changes that are taking place in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and other parts of the world, we can now look forward to the coming years with hope and optimism. 5. For the first time in over two decades, signs of peace on the Indian subcontinent have begun to emerge. The possibility of a thaw in Indo-Pakistani relations is no longer a remote possibility but a possible reality which is within the grasp of the leaders of India and Pakistan.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“In the sphere of foreign policy, His Majesty has reaffirmed our commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and to the policy of non-alignment and friendship with all countries. In the domestic sphere, His Majesty has pledged himself to work selflessly and with devotion to provide our people with a better, richer and fuller life. 4. The preceding year has been a momentous one. Although the world continues to face many serious problems, certain hopeful signs have begun to emerge. President Nixon's recent visits to China and the Soviet Union have for the first time after several decades unfolded opportunities which could usher in an era of real detente.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“There have been extremely few monarchs in the history of the world who like him have been so selfless, enlightened and progressive. During the 20 years of his reign he introduced sweeping social, economic and political reforms which have changed the face of our country. Under his wise and inspiring leadership we have made significant progress on the road to modernization. With the help of our friendly neighbor India we are building up the social and economic infrastructure of our country through a series of five-year plans, two of which have already been completed and a third was launched last year. 3. Our new King, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, is determined to follow in the footsteps of his great father.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“Waldheim, I should like to pay a special compliment for his wise and dedicated leadership of this world body at a moment when it is faced with so many complex and crucial problems. 2. Bhutan became a Member of the United Nations last year. For several centuries we had followed a policy of self-imposed isolation to preserve our country's sovereignty and independence. While the policy was successful in achieving that objective, it left our country socially, economically and politically backward. The man primarily responsible for ending that policy and leading our country into the mainstream of the modern world was His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who passed away recently at the young age of 44 years, following a heart attack.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)
“I should like, on behalf of His Majesty the King, the Government and the people of Bhutan to extend to Mr. Stanisfew Trepczynski our warmest congratulations on his election to the high office of President of the General Assembly. In his capacity as Deputy Foreign Minister of his country he has already distinguished himself as a statesman of high caliber. We are confident that under his able guidance our discussions during succeeding months will be fruitful. I should also like to take this opportunity to pay my tribute to the outgoing President, Mr. Adam Malik of Indonesia, who guided the deliberations of this Assembly during the last session with such great distinction. To the Secretary-General, Mr.”
1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)