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first: 1975-09-24
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“There is much that the United Nations has achieved for which we should all be proud. Yet it is also a time for reflection and self-assessment. The success of the next 50 years of the United Nations will depend largely on our ability to meet the challenges of global human development.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Considerable support has also been made available from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Programme (WFP), United Nations Volunteers (UNV), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank and the Asian Bank. We have never taken the involvement of any of our development partners for granted, and we take this opportunity to express the sincere gratitude of the people and the Government of Bhutan to all of them. The fiftieth anniversary of the United Nations is a time for celebration.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The crushing debt burden of many developing countries and the manner in which future credit requirements will have to be met must be clearly dealt with in our dialogue on development. Our 18 discussions must include the role of the Bretton Woods institutions, which must be made to work in harmony with the efforts of United Nations agencies. Bhutan long ago accepted that development must be participatory and environmentally sustainable. To this end Bhutan has committed itself to maintaining 60 per cent of its land mass under forest cover, including 20 per cent as national parks. All development activities have been built around this approach. We have been fortunate to receive the generous assistance of, among others, India, Switzerland, Japan, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Norway, Kuwait, Germany, Australia and the United Kingdom.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“It is ironic that resources for international development should decline when the United Nations agencies are embarking on a major thrust for poverty alleviation and sustainable human development. We urge the donor community to continue supporting the United Nations funding agencies. Although the trend towards bilateral cooperation is understandable, the donor community should draw on the advantages of working through the United Nations agencies, given their long experience and commendable performance in many areas. These agencies must regain the confidence of the donor community through greater efficiency and better coordination. Credit is an essential form of input in any major development effort.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“While there seem to be many avenues for increasing the transfer of resources, the reality is that they have yielded little for most least-developed countries. International banking and investments are highly selective and, by their nature, will not be attracted to the least- developed countries, many of which have a small economy and a poor infrastructure. The creation of internal financial markets and the expansion of revenue are hampered by the low level of savings and the limited cash flow in the economy. The capacity of the least- developed countries to compete in international trade is also limited. Clearly, without increased official development assistance many least-developed countries will fall further behind — and their situation is already precarious.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“All countries are working hard to translate the commitments into action, but the resources available are insufficient for effective and lasting intervention. It is a matter of great concern that, in fact, the resources made available for development are declining. The future of global development clearly hinges on the provision of additional resources — additional resources in the shape of increased official development assistance for both multilateral and bilateral programmes; additional resources from international financial institutions; additional resources through direct foreign investment and trade; and additional resources generated internally through the creation of financial markets and the expansion of the revenue base.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The World Summit for Children, the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, the Eighth United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD VIII), the World Conference on Human Rights and the recently concluded International Conference on Population and Development not only generated a remarkable convergence of views but also resulted in commitments to redress global concerns in the participants' respective areas. We have no doubt that the international community will approach the World Summit for Social Development and the Fourth World Conference on Women, to be held in 1995, with the same resolve and determination. We have all committed ourselves to accepting the conclusions of the major conferences, including the various programmes of action and the prescribed targets.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Poverty weakens the body, making it susceptible to sickness and disease. Poverty clouds the mind, making it difficult for people to understand the circumstances of their deprivation, and generating bitterness against those they perceive as the cause of their misery. What is unfortunate is that in this day and age, given the advances that mankind has made in science and technology, commerce and industry and civil and social thought, poverty need not exist. Considerable efforts have been made to put into proper perspective the major development issues of our time.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“3) These statements provide, in brief form, the best rationale for recommitment to development in the post-cold-war era. Like peace, development is not a new issue before the United Nations; the United Nations and its agencies have been engaged in international development for decades. What is alarming today is that the gap between the standards of living of developed and of developing countries — the rich and the poor — is growing. The concern arises not because the well-to-do are doing better but because the poor are doing worse. It is no longer just poverty but the destitution of one fifth of the world's population that must be addressed. Poverty saps the human spirit. It replaces hope with despair, creativity with dullness, admiration with envy, and compassion with indifference.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The financial position of the United Nations continues to be a matter of concern. The sudden and quantum jump in expenditure on peace-keeping operations — now more than three times greater than expenditure on development — is becoming difficult to sustain. There are large-scale arrears in contributions. We do not object to peace-keeping operations, but it is clear that the finances of the United Nations must be put on a sound footing. Financial expenditures reflect the 17 direction and priorities of the United Nations, as well as the commitment of its Members. The Secretary-General, in his report entitled “An Agenda for Development”, states: “Development is a fundamental human right. Development is the most secure basis for peace.” (A/48/935, para.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“This myth has been perpetuated by decades of Security Council paralysis and by the artificial prominence achieved by the General Assembly through the passing of ineffective but symbolically important resolutions. The reality is that there is only one body of authority in the United Nations — the Security Council. The Council's decisions are binding on all Members. They carry the sanction of international law. The Assembly is explicitly forbidden to interfere in the work of the Council unless requested to do so. The case for reform of the Security Council is overwhelming. The Council must be expanded to reflect the new realities of international relations and to make it a more representative body. It is also important that the deeper structural flaw be redressed and the Council be made more accountable.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The relationship between the General Assembly and other United Nations organs must be reviewed and put in proper perspective. The General Assembly itself must be able to appreciate and understand the work of the specialized and other agencies of the United Nations and to provide direction. It must also organize itself in such a way that it can deal more effectively with its business. Routine and symbolic resolutions must be dealt with efficiently, allowing the Assembly to focus on new and more important challenges. The relationship between the General Assembly and the Security Council is particularly intriguing. It is a common mistake to think that these two bodies function like the legislature and the executive of a government.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“The discussions continue, but, so far, little, if any, substantive reform has taken place. In our humble view, reform of the United Nations must reflect the perceptions and expectations of all Members. For many of the larger Member States, the United Nations is a forum in which to project and promote national policies. But in the case of the developing countries — in particular, the smaller Member States — the United Nations guarantees independence and sovereignty and provides an opportunity to participate in international dialogue. The United Nations also provides both the intellectual and the material input required for social and economic development in many developing countries. It is clear that the General Assembly — the only forum in which all Members of the United Nations are represented — must be the main focus of our attention.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“We urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to continue negotiations in earnest and to comply with the International Atomic Energy Agency's safeguards agreement; thereby avoiding suspicion and doubt. My delegation supports the proposal for both the reduction and the clearance of anti-personnel mines. The manufacture of, trade in and deployment of such weapons, which cause indiscriminate and mindless death and maiming, are unconscionable. We urge all parties to participate in the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms. The scope of the exercise should be expanded to include not only trade but also manufacture and stockpiling. The arms trade should cease to provide an opportunity for profiteering on the part of any State. For several years now we have been talking about restructuring the United Nations.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“We urge all parties to abide by and fully implement the relevant Security Council resolutions. The problems in Rwanda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Haiti and many other parts of the world still demand the careful and urgent attention of the United Nations. These conflicts severely test the international community's capacity and resolve to deal with humanitarian needs and conflict resolution. We welcome the continued reduction of nuclear weapons and the turning-away of such weapons from their previous targets. We support the extension of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons beyond 1995 and the proposal for the negotiation of a comprehensive test ban.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“In the Middle East, the transition of the Gaza Strip and Jericho to Palestinian self-government, the return of President Yasser Arafat and the signing of the Washington Declaration between Jordan and Israel clearly demonstrate the increasing desire for peace in the region. We applaud the parties for the brave decision to embark 16 on the difficult path to peace. It is our hope that all parties will join the process towards peace and reconciliation, based on the relevant Security Council resolutions. It is our hope that the international community will support the Palestinian people in bringing about economic development in the self-rule areas. The situation in the Gulf warrants our close attention. The international community must reject any threat against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kuwait.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Samuel Insanally for the excellent manner in which he conducted the proceedings of our last session. His innovative and vigorous pursuit of discussions on the reform of the United Nations, the restructuring of the Security Council and the hearings on development have set the stage for the current discussions. We should like to pay a tribute to our Secretary- General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for his distinguished leadership. We appreciate his tireless efforts to steer the United Nations in bold and new directions. We had the opportunity to welcome President Mandela and to hear his historic and enlightened address in this Hall. We welcome the end of apartheid and South Africa's return to the family of nations.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“I have the honour to convey to you, Mr. President, and, through you, to all the delegations here present the warm greetings and good wishes of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, for the success of the forty-ninth session of the General Assembly. I should first like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your unanimous election, which is a testimony to the high regard that the international community has for your country and the confidence of this Assembly in your personal leadership. Given your long association and intimate knowledge of the United Nations, we are sure you will provide the necessary direction on the many important issues that we are about to take up during this session. I should also like to take this opportunity to place on record our deep appreciation and gratitude to His Excellency Mr.”
1994-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 49 (1994)
“Finally, the United Nations is no longer the hostage of ideological conflict and now has new found respect and confidence. While this opportunity must not be missed, the path ahead is a long one, and the United Nations must move quickly to make itself relevant and capable of meeting the responsibilities it has long not been permitted to carry out. But above all the United Nations must be fair in fulfilling the aspirations and meeting the hopes and needs of all its Members, big and small.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The United Nations is finally being geared to undertake its peace-keeping, peace-making and humanitarian relief work effectively. We urge that a similar effort be made to ensure that the multitude of organs and agencies involved in development be streamlined and revitalized with the same vigour. We have listened carefully to the various views on reforming and democratizing the United Nations. This is an extremely important matter that must take into account the significant historical changes and the current membership of the international body. There is need for a new enlightened balance among the principal organs of the United Nations. The General Assembly must be provided with more responsibility, and the International Court of Justice with more authority.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“I take this opportunity to express the sincere gratitude and appreciation of the people and Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan to our development partners. One of the important issues before the Assembly is the establishment of the Commission on Sustainable Development. We fully welcome such a commission, but we must emphasize that its mandate and relationship to existing organizations must be very clear, and its task must contribute tangibly and substantively to socio-economic development. Let it not be one of the multitude of international organizations struggling to bring about development. The strengthening, revitalization and reorganization of the United Nations must extend to all its organs and organizations. In this context we welcome the concrete steps that our Secretary-General has taken in streamlining the Secretariat.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Bhutan has always taken full responsibility for its own development, and we will continue to do so, but the progress we have made thus far would not have been possible without generous support, particularly that of India, Japan, Switzerland, Denmark, Kuwait, Austria, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom and Australia and various agencies and bodies of the United Nations, in particular the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Children's Fund, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the United Nations Capital Development Fund, the World Health Organization, the World Food Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations Volunteers, the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“In my own country, Bhutan, development activities started only in the 1960s. Since then, major changes have taken place: an effective fiscal and financial management system, a basic network of social services, roads connecting all population centres, and a growing export sector comprised of energy, minerals and agricultural products have been established. The development of human resources and the preservation of our rich environment have been given special attention. Despite the considerable progress, our economic infrastructure remains inadequate, and the country's communications and transport systems require expansion. In addition to the problems all least developed countries face, Bhutan is further handicapped by being landlocked.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Trade is one of the few avenues available to developing countries for progress, and must not be restricted. It is also necessary that access to knowledge and technology be made easier. Our discussions on development and political change must take into account the human and social dimensions. There is increasing social tension and disregard for human dignity arising out of poverty, high population growth and resulting unemployment, migration and competition for scarce resources. The wholesome well being of individuals and their rights can be assured if there are stable social, economic, political and natural environments. We look forward to the Second World Conference on Human Rights, in 1993, and the proposed world summit for social development to address these important issues in an integrated manner.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The long established target of 0.7 per cent of gross national product for official development assistance has not been reached by most donor countries and is not likely to be during this century. Official development assistance, whether through bilateral or through multilateral channels, has been set back not only in terms of slow growth but also in terms of slow disbursement resulting from increasing modalities and conditionalities. The question of debt still awaits comprehensive solution after more than a decade of discussion. Both the need for debt relief and the requirement of additional credit must be dealt with in a fair and comprehensive manner. The serious imbalances in international trade in terms of prices for commodities as well as volume of trade must be made more stable.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Developing countries, where 4.3 billion of today's population of 5.5 billion live, and where nearly all the next billions will be added in the decades ahead, must take all measures to ensure that population and development are balanced in a sustainable manner. The next three to four decades will be the most challenging humanity has ever faced, as they will determine the long-term survival of our planet. Just as we have a common stake in the environment and social well being, our futures are also tied in terms of overall global economic health. The slow recovery in the North from a long protracted recession has affected all countries. Similarly, the economic strength of developing countries clearly affects economic opportunities for the North.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“Our planet can no longer sustain a high level of exploitation, and there must be a willingness on the part of those placing a high demand on natural resources to reduce consumption. At the same time more resources are necessary to improve the conditions and meet the basic needs of billions of people in developing countries, particularly the more than 1.1 billion people who live in absolute poverty. As further misuse of the earth's finite resources would be disastrous, the only alternative is a greater willingness to share. The high pace of population growth and the resulting increase in demand on resources is a serious threat to the environment and to the future.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“On the otherwise discouraging scheme there have been two important events: the World Summit for Children, in September 1990, and the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in June this year. The children's Summit clearly drew our attention to the need to redouble our efforts to give our children the necessary care, attention and education if we are to ensure a better future for humanity. The Earth Summit clearly established the common stake we all have in the well being of the planet. It recognized that, while the responsibility for preserving the delicate ecological balance falls on all nations, at the same time those responsible for its degradation and abuse must be held accountable.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The decade of the 1980s produced few, if any, positive results in the field of socio-economic development; consequently, the living conditions of only a few are better than when the decade started. The International Development Strategy for the 1990s, adopted by the General Assembly at its eighteenth special session; the Cartagena Commitments agreed to at the Eighth Conference of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD VIII); the Rio Declaration of the Earth Summit; and the Jakarta Message of the Tenth Summit Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement all call for renewed efforts in international development in the decade ahead.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“The chance to direct all efforts and resources from the production of weapons of mass destruction towards the service of humanity must not be allowed to slip by. While there has been reduction of major weapons, the production and supply of smaller arms have continued to thrive in many parts of the world. Developing countries can ill afford to spend their resources on such unproductive and destructive enterprises. The tragedies of war and conflict are not the only factors contributing to human suffering. While they may be dramatic and require immediate attention, more suffering is taking place on a day-to-day basis, involving millions of people in the world. Just as it is important to end conflict, it is essential that the problems of poverty be addressed.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We welcome the recent exchanges between the two countries and believe they will eventually lead to unification. We fully support the pragmatic steps set forth by President Roh Tae Woo of the Republic of Korea in his address to this session and share his vision of the Korean peninsula presenting itself as one nation before this body in the near future. The supply of arms over the years has made it possible for conflicts in Somalia and other regions of the world to continue despite the major changes in the international scene. The results have been tragic, and we cannot but emphasize the immediate need for humanitarian assistance and for resolution of the problems. The disappearance of the bipolar world has provided the best opportunity for ending the arms race and bringing about complete disarmament.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“However, this process will not be successful unless the question of Palestine and occupied Arab lands is addressed and the legitimate rights of the Palestinians to self-determination in their homeland are guaranteed. Equally, the territorial integrity of Lebanon and the security and safety of all States in the region, including Israel, must be assured. Only then will there be meaningful peace in the region. In South Africa, while there has been progress towards change, the process has been continuously marred by a heavy toll in human lives. The violence must stop and the talks should continue. The inevitable course of change should not be restrained any further. While the cold war has ended, one of its last remnants still stands in the division of the Korean peninsula.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“We share his views on the need for immediate peace-keeping and peace-making and for greater emphasis on conflict resolution. Above all, we share his view on the need to give equal importance and attention to conflict and suffering wherever they may be in the world. The situation in the Middle East continues to be a major concern for global peace. While the unnecessary and senseless aggression against the peaceful people of Kuwait has been reversed, the issue of prisoners and disarmament remains. This new confrontation has added another dimension to the region, where peace and stability have already been denied for a long time. We fully appreciate the efforts of the sponsors of the dialogue that is taking place on the Middle East. We sincerely hope that the talks will defuse the conflict and pave the way for peace in the region.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“After many years of blatant disregard and even disrespect by many and a lack of confidence in its abilities by others, the international community is now increasingly turning to the United Nations. There is greater willingness on the part of everybody to work through the Organization. In this context we should like to record our appreciation to our previous Secretary-General, Mr. Perez de Cuellar, for having created this opportunity and increased respect for the United Nations. We should also like to express our admiration and appreciation to our present Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, for taking immediate steps to make the Organization relevant and more responsive to the needs of the world, particularly in the area of conflict.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“While these sweeping changes have brought new opportunities for peace, stability and progress, hopes have been dampened on the one hand by the unleashing of old hostilities and new conflicts, and on the other by the further impoverishment of millions of people for whom the changes in the international scene have little meaning. The social and economic situation remains dismal not only in many developing countries but also in many developed countries which are suffering from a prolonged recession. Though the opportunity for peace and progress has never been better, the challenges of inequity and poverty, which are the main reasons for instability and conflict, continue to be daunting as ever. In many ways the United Nations has been the greatest beneficiary of the changes in international affairs.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“I wish to extend our warm welcome to the Governments and peoples of all the new Members of " ¬∞ United Nations. The large number of new Members is testimony not only to t' 3 historic changes that are taking place in the world, but also to the universality and importance of the United Nations. We welcome them and look forward to the opportunity to work together. During the last three years the world has witnessed the disappearance of the ideological conflict that had divided it and pervaded every aspect of social and economic life for much of this century.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“I have the honour to convey to you and to all the representatives here the warm greetings of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, and his good wishes for the success of the forty-seventh session of the General Assembly. I should first like to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as president of the forty-seventh session of the Assembly. Your unanimous election is testimony to the high regard the international community has for your country and the Assembly's confidence that your leadership will provide the necessary direction on many important issues that we shall take up during this session. I should like to take this opportunity to place on record our deep appreciation to Mr. Samir S. Shihabi, for the excellent manner in which he conducted the proceedings of our last session.”
1992-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 47 (1992)
“My delegation firmly believes that with the constructive attitude of all its Members, big or small, rich or poor, the United Nations is still a viable body and the only one that exists to help man in the pursuit of peace and in the elimination of poverty, sickness and other problems. The narrow confines of national interest of all of us here will have to be made more flexible to accommodate the lofty ideals of the United Nations. The hopes of all mankind depend on how soon we act on these problems and how we face this challenge.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Keeping these considerations in view, my delegation would be willing to work towards an acceptable new law of the sea that could guide all the nations in exploring and exploiting the riches of the vast sea, 144 My delegation supported the establishment of an ad hoc group to review the Charter of the United Nations. A mere review of the Charter, we feel does not and cannot mean the complete revision of the Charter, nor do we feel the need to do so. In this thirtieth year of the United Nations, however, we believe that the time has come to have a look at some of the provisions in the light of present needs and realities. 145.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We fully realize that on such a complex legal subject the harmonization of views of all countries would be difficult to achieve in so short a time. It is, however, a matter of gratification that an informal single negotiating text, on which there is no agreement, has seen the light of day. Geographical and historical factors denied the land-locked and other disadvantaged States the enjoyment of the advantages of States bordering on the sea. Nevertheless, we hope the legitimate rights and interests of all States, whether coastal or land-locked, will be recognized so that all nations can participate in the sharing of the resources of the sea and the ocean floor. We believe in the establishment of a strong sea-bed regime to regulate the exploration and exploitation of the sea.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We in Bhutan, under the wise guidance of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, have been directing our energies to modern lines of economic and social development with the central aim of raising the living standard and opening to the people new opportunities for a richer and more varied life. Our friendly neighbor, India, with which we have cordial relations, has been helping us generously despite its own pressing commitments. Our goal is to achieve self-reliance and harness our natural resources with the use of modern technology to promote the institutions, values and attitudes of a happy and just society. 143. My delegation hopes that a new law of the sea will emerge from the forthcoming session of the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea to be held here in New York.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“The life-blood of our economy is road transport. Being a land-locked country, the increased transportation cost adds to our problem. 141. In this respect, my Minister for Foreign Affairs, during the recent seventh special session, in this statement emphasized the peculiar problems of the land-locked and least developed States of the developing countries. The problem of the land-locked States has also been brought to focus recently by the Secretary-General's report on special measures related to the particular needs of the land-locked developing countries [Al 10203}. We hope the problem of these developing States will receive attention, as has also been recommended in the resolution of the seventh special session. 142.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“The Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States [resolution 3281 (XXIX)] could be regarded as a landmark in the economic and social progress of our Organization. Unlike the sixth special session, the recent seventh special session enjoyed a climate of compromise and negotiations which enabled us to adopt the resolution [3362 (S-VII)] unanimously. Having thus laid the corner-stone, we must progress in the direction of gathering momentum for development in the larger perspective of world economic co-operation. 140. Bhutan is an agricultural country and we have to import the essential materials needed for the sustenance of our economy. We have high potential to expand production for exports. Our minerals, forest produce and potential for hydro-electric power are being harnessed to meet our needs.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“The developing countries continue to suffer from depreciation of the terms of trade due to inflation and the inadequate transfer of real resources. As a result, the developing countries are forced to take adjustment measures which are often harmful for the economic and social development in these countries. In fact, in the most severely affected countries a negative growth rate is in the offing. The International Development Strategy for the Second United Nations Development Decade [resolution 2626 (XXV)] has apparently failed to provide the expected remedy. 139. We are, however, encouraged by the definite signs of co-operation now emerging on these matters. The sixth special session stressed economic inter- dependence on a world-wide scale and also defined the basis for a new international economic order.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“The situation indeed needs to be rectified and we appreciate the proposals that have been made here recently. We support the reduction of the military budgets of the States concerned by 10 per cent and the use of the funds thus saved for assistance to developing countries. Taking these points into consideration, my delegation will welcome the convening of a world disarmament conference to discuss all the options and work towards complete disarmament with the participation of all countries. The need for full preparation towards this end hardly needs to be emphasized at this stage. 138. The global economic situation still suffers from unfavorable destabilizing factors and endangers the economies of the developing countries.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In view of this we firmly believe that the area should be free of foreign military installations and foreign bases built in the context of big-Power rivalry. In order that the declaration may be respected by all States, we would support the idea of convening a conference of all littoral and hinterland States with the co-operation of the major Powers and the major maritime users. 137. On the question of global disarmament, my delegation still finds the progress rather slow. We recognize the overriding importance of the United Nations responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, especially in the face of "ultimate weapons" threatening the end of humanity. We are, however, glad that the big Powers have also realized this problem more than ever, as has been stated by the leaders concerned recently from this rostrum.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In this regard, we appreciate the role played by our Secretary-General and the efforts he has been making to help the two communities to solve the problem with greater understanding and a sense of co-operation, We can assure the Secretary-General that his efforts for international peace and stability have our full support. 136. Bhutan is also a hinterland State of the Indian Ocean. The maintenance of the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace is of much concern to us. My delegation has consistently supported the moves and the relevant resolutions at the United Nations. The presence of big-Power rivalry will only build up tension, which will not only disturb stability in the region but will also cause division among the affected areas.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“My delegation is still of the firm view that the people of Korea should be allowed to solve the problem by peaceful and independent means. 135. During the twenty-ninth session of the General Assembly my delegation supported resolution 3212 (XXIX) and we also believe that Security Council resolutions 365 (1974) and 367 (1975) provided a sound basis for negotiation between the two communities. Bhutan, being a member of the non-aligned movement, supports the Political Declaration of the Conference of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Non-Aligned Countries held at Lima last August [ AII02I7 and Our.I, annex, p. i], which called upon all parties to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus and the immediate unconditional withdrawal of all foreign troops and for continuation of constructive dialog between the two communities.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“It is a matter of gratification that the people in Indo-China have at last found freedom from interference aFter all the traumatic experiences they have undergone throughout these fateful years. The people of these countries, we hope, will now be able to settle down to enjoy a period of reconciliation and reconstruction in order to build a sound and stable future fashioned according to their own genius. 134. The problem in the Korean peninsula, however, continues to threaten stability in the area. The consensus reached during the twenty-eighth session, which called on the parties to seek peaceful reunification without outside interference, gave us some hope for beginning a year of understanding and fruitful negotiations.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“This region, of which we are the smallest part, has been plagued by a large number of problems, some man-made and some due to natural causes. In our opinion consistent efforts towards a just and durable peace will provide the opportunity to concentrate our attention to the great task of nation-building. We hope the countries in the region will make further efforts for mutual accommodation and reconciliation on the basis of equality and co-operation. The Kingdom of Bhutan is fully committed to the principles of non-alignment and to the aims and objectives of the Charter to work towards peace and stability, Our policy is friendship with all and malice towards none, with mutual respect for sovereignty and independence. 133.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)