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“We firmly support the proposal immediately to put an end to nuclear and thermonuclear tests, to conclude a treaty banning those tests and to convert to peaceful purposes of economic, social and cultural development the factories in which those weapons are manufactured. We support equally firmly the plan to have a world-wide disarmament conference which would make it possible for all States to reach appropriate decisions on problems which are crucial for their survival. 117. It is a fallacy to claim that the means for massive destruction with which some States are equipping themselves will never be used except for purposes of mutual intimidation. The well-being of mankind has hardly ever required that it live constantly under the sword of Damocles. 118. The liberation of the oppressed peoples of the world is nigh.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We all know that there is no area where research is more dedicated to greater accuracy, power and invulnerability than in this area. In the East and in the West technology is flourishing and enjoys high political priority. That applies to all areas of destruction strategic nuclear weapons, tactical nuclear weapons, conventional weapons, chemical weapons, psychological warfare and applies also to outer space, to the Earth and to the oceans. 115. Once again I must state the belief of the Government of Cameroon that the old adage he who wants peace, prepares for war should be considered out of date today. 116. We favor general and complete disarmament under the auspices of the international community as a whole.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“112 At the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe we perceived a few rays of hope inasmuch as the strengthening of detente in that part of the world which had seen the origin of two world wars might well serve the cause of development of the countries of the third world. 113. Nevertheless, we cannot fail to note that sources of tension continue, particularly in certain countries of the third world, and none can predict that they will not lead to a widespread conflict. Our concern is the more justified, because notwithstanding the partial agreements concluded among the major military Powers, the arms race is continuing unabated. 114. Reductions in the stockpile of weapons, announced from time to time, are nothing but propaganda, for in the East as in the West armament policies are today essentially qualitative in nature.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We hope that the Paris Conference on International Economic Co-operation, proposed by the French Head of State, will produce effective solutions not only to the problems of energy but to the whole range of problems relating to raw materials, bearing in mind the interests of the developing countries. 111 It is high time that the developed countries understood that their delay in satisfying the just grievances of the developing countries is inconsistent with the need for detente, much more obvious today than ever before in a world exhausted by decades of confrontations of all kinds.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We have always denounced, among other things, the constant deterioration in terms of trade, which is a major cause of the growing gap between the rich and poor nations. 109. That is why Cameroon will do what it can to support and foster any action which would translate into action the measures adopted at the sixth and seventh special sessions relating to the establishment of a new international economic order, in the hope that the objectives of the Charter of the Economic Rights and Duties of States [resolution 3281 (XXIX)] will be achieved. 110.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“My country will tenaciously pursue its efforts at bringing about a joint action both at the regional level and with other nations of the world, with a view to preparing a new form of the law of the sea based on justice and on the developmental requirements of all States. 107. It is not my intention here to dwell on the many other gatherings held over the past 12 months which have made it possible for the countries of the third world to determine the appropriate objectives and methods of action for resolving the problems pertaining to their development. At the seventh special session we have just considered in detail the impact of the international economic situation on the countries of the third world. 108. Cameroon, of course, has not waited until now to denounce the vices of a selfish economic and commercial system.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Nations must take this opportunity to purify their own special interests by bringing them within the general framework of interdependence and understanding among peoples, in order to exclude new causes of hostility from a world already beset by so many economic, social and political tensions. 105. We believe that the unified texts submitted by the President of the Conference and by the chairmen of the three committees of the Conference represent a useful basis for negotiations. The Conference should give them serious consideration at the next session as it might thus be able to emerge from the impasse imposed on it by those who are well content with the status quo. 106.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Although our geographical position in relation to the ocean spaces is not particularly advantageous, we share with other developing countries a deep concern arising from our fears of seeing the common heritage of mankind exploited in the interests of the same privileged minority. 103. The resources of the world have brought about the prosperity of the human race, but not without confrontation and war. We must not allow a new torm of domination to emerge in the ocean spaces which would destroy everything that our generation has done to bring about global development and international peace, 104.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“It is the plight of today's world that the progress of science and technology has made it possible for a privileged minority to monopolize most of the common resources of mankind, while three quarters of the human race continue to endure the harsh yoke of poverty and to feed on the most illusory hopes. 101. That excessive egoism has often been seen in the various gatherings convened by the United Nations and its specialized agencies over the years. 102. We are thinking above all of the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea, to which Cameroon attaches considerable importance.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“It is our hope that present efforts in the Middle East will accelerate the process of establishing a just and lasting peace, safeguarding the interests of all the parties concerned in the area in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. 98. Today's world, for a number of years now, has been going through a social and economic crisis which it will be able to overcome only if all nations dispassionately act together in an appropriate framework such as this Organization. 99. Beyond question, the present crisis is the result of the selfishness of the strong, who would exploit the weak instead of agreeing to promote mutual development, with complete respect for the interests of every nation and for the special identity and dignity of each nation. 100.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“That, then, is the meaning of the ordeal in the Middle East, where a State Member of this Organization has seized the territories of others by force, reducing millions of persons to the status of wandering and stateless refugees. 95. The non-use of force in the settlement of international disputes is recognized by the Charter and international law, and is a principle which the Government of Cameroon holds dear. 96. That, and not some tendentious interpretation by those who care little for our dignity, explains our attitude towards Israel and our actions in the United Nations and other international organizations aimed at forcing that country to withdraw from occupied Arab territories and to respect the undeniable rights of the Palestinian people. 97.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Need I repeat that if they wish to enter into a dialog, they know who are the right people to talk to, namely, the liberation movements recognized by the Organization of African Unity, which are the only authentic representatives of their people. 92. Cameroon will not spare any effort in its commitment to the total liberation of Africa. With all other peoples devoted to peace, justice and liberty, we will pursue the fight on all fronts. 93. Freedom is man's most prized possession, next to life itself. But it is not granted as life is; it is a delicious fruit which the peoples of the world may taste only after a long and bitter combat. 94.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In Zimbabwe, the responsibilities of the administering Power remain. It is up to the administering Power to use all means, including force, to make the racist white minority, which has usurped power in Salisbury, come to its senses. 89. We pledge our complete support to the liberation movements of Zimbabwe, which have established a united front to lead their people in a fight which must inevitably lead to an early victory. 90. Already, the racists are panicking. For some time now we have seen them engage in feverish activities whose obvious purpose is to divide Africa and to delay the advent of their defeat. 91.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations and with the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, the racist clique must put an end to the illegal occupation of Namibia. Powers must immediately be transferred to the genuine representatives of the Namibian people, who have been fighting for years under the leadership of the South West Africa People's Organization. The United Nations must continue to seek ways and means of safeguarding the territorial integrity of Namibia and of preventing the plundering of its wealth. 87. We condemn the triple vetoes cast in October 1974 and June 1975, which only serve to encourage the racist South African forces to continue to defy the international community and to take a scornful attitude towards the resolutions adopted by the General Assembly and by the Security Council. 88.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Finally, we welcome the understanding, the restraint, and the sense of responsibility shown by all brother countries directly involved in the question of the so-called Spanish Sahara in the search for a just and equitable solution. 84. Turning to the Comoros, without wanting to minimize the difficulties and unpredictable events which accompany any effort at decolonization, we earnestly hope that that archipelago in the Indian Ocean, which has been declared a zone of peace by our Organization, will soon attain its independence, unity and sovereignty. 85. Our sadness is great as we turn our eyes to the bastions of domination strengthened by racism and apartheid which continue to exist in Azania, Zimbabwe, and the international Territory of Namibia. 86. Need I remind you of the position of Cameroon on this subject?”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Our Angolan brothers, we are convinced, will heed the urgent appeal that we are making to them to lay down their arms arms provided by interventionist forces in all quarters to stop killing each other, and to resolve to put an end to the quarrels that discredit them and make Africa the laughing-stock of its enemies. We call upon all Members of this Assembly to refrain from encouraging in any way this fratricidal war, and to cease interfering in the internal affairs of Angola, 82. We take this opportunity to congratulate the new Portugal for having kept the commitments on decolonization which it made to the international community. We would remind it, however, that until powers are transferred to the representatives of the Angolan people, it retains its responsibilities for the security and territorial integrity of that country. 83.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“It is above all to the liberation movements of these brother countries that we owe our heartiest congratulations, for not only have they brought down a colonial system which for centuries was particularly oppressive, but they have shown also that freedom is indivisible, since by their sacrifices they have made it possible for the Portuguese people themselves to throw off the dictatorial yoke. 81. We know, however, that the struggle is not over. Great watchfulness must be the order of the day while the independence of the young States is put on a firm basis. The subversive schemes of the enemies of Africa, who kindle the flames of hatred and discord in Angola, must be exposed and combated.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We are grateful to the Secretary-General for his unceasing efforts to encourage the return of peace to the island and to safeguard the independence, territorial integrity and non-alignment policy of that country, in conformity with the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council of our Organization. 80. May I now turn to the problems of Africa, a continent which, more than any other, has had to suffer oppression, a continent which is a constant source of concern to my Government. The 12 months that have passed since the last regular session of the General Assembly have indeed resulted in great upheavals on our continent. Despite the desperate maneuvering of certain backward-looking colonialists, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Sao Tome and Principe have now all achieved full sovereignty.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In that connexion, we find it difficult to condone the maintenance, in one part of that country, of foreign troops, who in any case will never respect what for us is the sacred principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other States. 79. That same principle of non-interference determines our position in the distressing matter of Cyprus. If the two communities, which, though of different origins, are nevertheless bound together by the same national destiny, had been able to enter into a brotherly dialog, free from all intervention from outside, the island of Cyprus would have been spared much suffering.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In that connexion, welcoming as we do the return of peace to that peninsula, my delegation firmly believes that it is high time the courageous people of Viet Nam recovered its rightful place in the concert of nations, so that, with the assistance of the international community, it may bind up its wounds, rebuild its country in peace and without interference, and contribute actively to the settlement of the burning problems confronting mankind today. 78. Respecting Korea, the Government and people of Cameroon know from their own experience the price of national unity. For that reason, Cameroon, which maintains relations of friendship and co-operation with both Korean States, must pursue its efforts to contribute to the best of its ability to the independent and peaceful reunification of the Korean homeland.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“75 And here we would offer our warmest welcome to the delegations of certain of those countries that are seated here for the first time in this gathering as representatives of sovereign States. Their presence among us is clear proof that ours is a rapidly changing world and that we are moving inevitably toward that universality that is the goal of the United Nations. 76. The march of peoples to freedom is irresistible All States are aware of this, and in any case, those that pretend to forget this fact are in for a rude awakening. 77. Less than a year ago no one could foresee with any certainty that the peoples of Indo-China were so close to complete liberation.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, Viet Nam, Angola all of these are names that call forth the hope of all men of goodwill committed to the struggle for human dignity, names that cause the backward-looking colonists and the imperialists thirsting for oppression to shudder. 74 Is it not a sign of the times that this process of liberation should be thriving at the time when our Organization is reaching its maturity? This Organization, after all, was born 30 years ago out of the determination of independent States to found a new international order based on respect for human dignity, on fraternal dialog and on co-operation among all peoples, bare equal and masters of their own fate.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“To be sure, antagonisms and frustrations that are capable of seriously disturbing the peace still exist here and there, and the Secretary-General, in the introduction to his report on the work of the Organization, quite correctly points out that "the hard world of politics and human affairs is not so easily diverted into the calm and peaceful channels of idealism and common sense" [Al10001IAdd.1, sect. XXI], 73. But we cannot fail to note with satisfaction that, after having marked time to some extent during the 1960s, when colonialism was dealt one of history's severest blows, the process of the liberation of peoples has been definitely speed up during the past two years.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Kurt Waldheim, our Secretary-General, to ensure that the United Nations establishes a presence wherever its prestige may make for any substantial progress in efforts to further peace and co-operation throughout the world. May I take this opportunity to pay a tribute to his integrity, his courage and his devotion, and once again to express our complete trust in him. 72. The present session of the General Assembly is being held at a juncture in international political life that is encouraging to those peoples of the world that are sincerely devoted to peace and freedom.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“President, if, on this occasion, I yield to the temptation to refer to the great warmth and consistent sympathy that you have always shown with regard to Africa which accounts for your now widely known nickname, "Gaston the African", given you in the European Common Market back in the days of Yaounde I and Yaounde II. It is therefore a pleasant duty for me to offer you the hearty congratulations of the people and Government of Cameroon, of its President, El Hadj Ahmadou Ahidjo, and of my delegation, which here and now pledges to you its steadfast co-operation. 71. May I also tell you, Mr. President, how very much we have admired all that has been done during the past year by Mr.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“President, your election as President of the thirtieth session of the General Assembly is a tribute by the international community not only to your continent, with its old and noble civilization, but also to your country, Luxembourg, with which Cameroon maintains excellent relations of friendship and cooperation. We are confident that, thanks to your outstanding qualities and your great experience as a statesman, thanks to your devotion to the ideals or peace, freedom of peoples and equality among all men, and thanks also to the assistance of all those who are by your side, particularly the Vice-Presidents of the Assembly, to whom we would extend this tribute, our deliberations will be conducted successfully. I hope you will not find it embarrassing, Mr.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“69. Mr. President, as 1 come to this rostrum with the signal honor of addressing once again our Assembly, a keen feeling of pride prompts me first and foremost to turn my thoughts to your predecessor. The twenty-ninth session and the seventh special session of the General Assembly owe their success to the dynamic action of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. Thanks to his great experience in international affairs, his shrewdness as a diplomat, his complete and constant commitment to the just cause of the oppressed peoples of the world, he helped us move towards the attainment of some of the ideals in our Charter. He deserves the appreciation and the congratulations of the international community for his services to our Organization. 70. Mr.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“This is the conviction of the people and Government of Cameroon and was also the conviction of those who created the United Nations. The fact that we are all gathered together here certainly proves that they were not merely Utopians and that man may yet bring about his own salvation.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Can we really hope that soon all countries will agree that this crucial problem is related to those of world balance and to the problem of development in short, to the problem of universal peace? The peoples of most of the countries which are now considered the wealthiest have long fought against oppression, social injustice and racial discrimination and have endured the worst kind of suffering in order to bring about a really humanitarian society. 225. These countries can no longer be complacent about the tragedy of underdevelopment and colonialism which is taking place before our eyes, for man's struggle must be a total struggle. No one man can be truly free as long as any man is denied his right to achieve happiness. 226.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“From this rostrum we would point to the tremendous quantities of capital invested by colonialist and segregationist enterprises in southern Africa and the great instruments of death that are furnished in growing quantities to the Governments in Lisbon and Pretoria, which are both aiming to strengthen colonialism and racial oppression. 223. The subtle distinction between defensive and offensive weapons means at the very most that some weapons are to be used against the African liberation movements and others against independent States. The Republic of Guinea and the Republic of Senegal have already had some sorry experiences in this connexion, and other States are now being threatened. 224.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Of course, the maintenance of peace should continue to be the permanent concern of all States; but it cannot be said often enough that the structure and functioning of this Organization are such as to give certain Powers a special responsibility, towards history. 221. It was in full awareness of this that two years ago the Organization of African Unity tried to inform world public opinion about the real nature of the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and endeavored to awaken the conscience of the world. 222.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“We remembered it is a source of great solace to us that this Assembly almost unanimously adopted and endorsed the principles behind this action. My delegation is proud to say that it was on a proposal of its Chief of State, H.E. El Hadj Ahmadou Ahijo, speaking here [1780th meetingJ, on behalf of all his peers in the panAfrican organization, that the General Assembly at its twenty- fourth session adopted the Manifesto on Southern Africa. 219. We do not believe that that document has become irrelevant for any of the States that gave us their support. We have great difficulty in understanding the military and legal quibbling of certain Powers which know that without their moral and material support South Africa and Portugal could not wage the genocidal war which they have been pursuing in Africa. 220.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“If we were to go along with them; we should be abandoning the just struggle that our people have undertaken throughout the entire continent, only because we are poor and because capital is being offered to us. 217. As far as Cameroon is concerned, its President, its Government and its people have already given a categorical refusal to these offers. We are convinced that Africa, which has already suffered so much but which for the past ten years has been determined to do away with colonialism once and for all, will not capitulate. We will not go to Canossa. 218. That is why we would once again appeal to all peace-loving and justice-loving men to give unreserved support to our action within the Organization of African Unity.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“However, not only do South Africa and Portugal care little for these, but in their countries they have casually developed these odious policies and the result is that for tens of millions of Africans a kind of concentration camp has been produced, and a more aggressive attitude towards free and independent countries has been brought about. 215. Following their example, the illegal regime in Salisbury has for a number of years been consolidating its usurped power, with the complicity of those who have proclaimed that they have long been the champions of freedom and equality among men. 216. The treacherous voices of racists have arisen, offering economic and military cooperation, but the sole purpose is to destroy our brothers who are fighting for the dignity of men, all men, and for the honor of Africa.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Furthermore, we should have very little pleasure in repeating the long list of misfortunes being experienced by our brothers in southern Africa. However, we cannot fail to cry out in indignation against the insolent attitude of those who trample underfoot the recommendations of this Organization and the fundamental principles of the Charter. There is indeed a long list of resolutions and solemn declarations adopted by the General Assembly, the Security Council and the International Court of Justice . 214.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“In Africa we have the unshakable faith of the builders of society, and that is why we are embarking on the next development decade with confidence. 211. Yet we would say that the situation in our continent continues to be a source of concern. Considering matters closely, we see that Africa is, to a very great extent, suffering from the typical evils and shortcomings of developing countries. 212. But, above all, this continent seems to have been chosen as the place for the lowest forms of dehumanizing systems. I refer to a primitive state of colonialism and avowed policies of racial discrimination. 213. We will not dwell on the methods and pseudo Christian doctrines of the Governments in Pretoria, Lisbon and Salisbury. Others on other occasions have done so with an eloquence which we could certainly not match.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Even in areas of extreme tension rays of hope seem to be appearing which point to favorable developments in the future; only our continent seems to see its horizon darkening every day. 209. Certainly, during the first decade of their political independence, which is just now coming to an end, many African countries have wrought actual miracles in the field of economic and cultural development. This has been a surprise to many, to those who, at the dawn of our emancipation, held a rather dim view of the future of our continent, but now they are obliged to acknowledge that the economy of many countries is beginning to get off the ground. 210. We owe this extraordinary result partly to foreign assistance but mostly to the lucidity and courage of our leaders and people. It has been said that faith can move mountains.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“We are pleased to say that although little was made of the results of this meeting, which brought together distinguished personalities from many countries, they were nonetheless outstanding, and the report which the competent services of our Organization will give you on this subject will surely convince you of that more than I could. 207. We believe that more initiatives of this kind should be taken in order to promote continually the thinking of all those who, throughout the world, are fighting against the unholy alliance of the forces of racial or colonialist oppression. 208. I should like to take this opportunity to state once more our concern about the situation which prevails in Africa.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“We shall do so with great conviction; for, in our opinion, the deterioration in the terms of trade as has been so correctly stated is unquestionably but a new form of colonialism. You are already aware that my country has always fought and will continue to fight against all forms of colonialism and racial discrimination. It was in accordance with the fundamental tenet of our policy and in close cooperation with the United Nations that the city of Yaounde, in June of this year, provided accommodation for the symposium on the evils of racial discrimination, of which you are aware.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Concern for the wellbeing of all men seems to have receded into the background in the conscience of the Governments of most countries, and especially the well to do countries, while the virus of the arms race has extended its destruction even to areas where hunger and ignorance continue to exist. 205. It is indeed high time that the recommendations which we adopted in this Organization became programs of action. These recommendations primarily concern international trade, basic commodities, the transfer of resources, the relation between official and private aid and the transfer of science and technology. 206. Cameroon, for its part, is prepared to participate in any negotiations towards this end in a realistic spirit.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“That is why we would appeal to one and all to remove their reservations, and we trust that all the partners will demonstrate their political determination and collective will, without which the goals and objectives of our Strategy will remain mere pious hopes. 202. It is especially urgent that the thinking of people should be., changed since the inequalities between the developed and developing countries have become more accentuated, thus giving rise to a duality harmful to peace. 203. How can we fail to express once again our gratitude to the SecretaryGeneral, who has always endeavored to sound the alarm about this dangerous division between the "haves" and the "have-nots"? 204. Thus far, alas, his seems to have been a voice in the wilderness.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Of course, since the twenty-fifth session of the General Assembly we have had an instrument which, in the opinion of our delegation, represents at the present time the most complete statement of the problems of cooperation and of the possible solutions. We are referring to the International Development Strategy for the Second United Nations Development Decade [resolution 2626 (XXV)]. This document, when it was adopted, was, of course, accompanied by the serious reservations by certain Powers whose unconditional support would have ensured its effectiveness. These reservations have undoubtedly produced in the poorer countries a feeling of disappointment and frustration. But we should welcome the fact that in spite of this bitterness perhaps because of it the dynamic nature of our Strategy was safeguarded.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“Everyone realizes that there must be a greater balance in the world, a balance no longer based on terror and the power of armed blocs, but a new order based on justice, on respect for mankind, on the right of every people to self-determination, on noninterference in the internal affairs of States. 200. People may say that we are mere dreamers. That may well be, but we can hold our heads high with all of you; for these principles that we have just enunciated are those of our policy of nonalignment and they coincide fully with the principles of the Charter of our Organization. 201. However, our world continues to drift and these noble ideals are flouted daily, and international cooperation has become seriously bogged down.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“is indeed time to put an end to an absurd situation which seemed closer to fiction than reality. 198. Furthermore, our love of peace prompts us to rejoice at the progressive disappearance of tension in Europe. Last year Cameroon joined with those who welcomed the GermanSoviet Treaty as a prelude to a salutary relaxation of tension. This year we welcomed the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks. In addition, we hope that in signing the Agreement on Berlin, the allies of the last world war have finally decided to bring an end to the cold war. 199. Unfortunately, we are aware of the fragile nature of these few positive results, which appear more like indications of better and more substantial achievements to come.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“As we have always said, we hope that in that part of the world the major Powers will act with reason and a sense of morality and will set aside their ideological egotism which has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of brothers. It should be possible to settle the VietNam conflict peaceably, especially since there is more and more international cooperation in Asia. That is why we warmly welcome any policy to restore the legitimate rights of the ancient Power that is China in the United Nations. 197. For its part, Cameroon decided on 3 April 1971 to open diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China on the basis of the sacred principles of nonalignment. We are pleased that since that date many countries and, not the smallest one shave boldly embarked on this wise course. Iv.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“First of all, the fact that there has been no new armed clash in the Middle East is in itself an encouraging result of the numerous efforts on the part of the United Nations. 194. Cameroon continues to offer its active support to the indefatigable action of the SecretaryGeneral and his representatives in the search for a just peace, negotiated on the basis of Security Council resolution 242 (1967). 195. The Head of State of Cameroon is participating with high hopes in the Special Committee Created at the eighth session of the summit meetings of the Organization of African Unity, with a view to finding a solution to this conflict involving an African country, a founding member of the PanAfrican organization. 196. It seems that the war in Indo-China will evolve favorably towards pace in the coming months.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“However, we cannot fail to welcome and to be thankful for both the bright spots that have marked the history of the last few months and certain things that have encouraged the inventive spirit of mankind and rekindled our hopes. 192. It is with those thoughts in mind that we point to the ever more numerous scientific achievements that have been scored by teams of researchers in all countries. We might in particular mention the lunar explorations which we all recently witnessed, thanks to radio and television, and which have now become almost familiar realities even though not long ago they seemed only adventures out of science-fiction. 193. Together with these hopeful signs there are a few major problems which, for many years, have been a source of concern to this Organization, anxious to preserve peace.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“At this very time, as a matter of fact, too many horrors and injustices darken the face of our world for us to be able to say that we can glimpse, even at a distance, any end to this tunnel of suffering and anguish through which mankind is passing. South Africa, VietNam, the Middle East, Northern Ireland and many other names evoke, for each of us, an appalling picture of man feverishly hunting his fellow man, driven on by the hateful demons whose names are colonialism, racial and religious discrimination, and the relentless pursuit of selfish interests. 190. If to all this we add the natural disasters and epidemics which during this year have afflicted a large number of countries in the third world, with the United Nations powerlessly standing by, it is very difficult to claim. any unqualified success for international solidarity. 191.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“It is only fair also to pay tribute to UThant, our SecretaryGeneral, whose devotion to the world Organization has stood up under every test. He has succeeded in bringing his dynamism to the United Nations and has given it the self-confidence that has made it possible for it to deal successfully in many critical moments with so many disturbances of such a stormy nature. It was under Ids guidance, both bold and wise, that our Organization came of age without losing anything of its youthful vigor. 189. We are not going to go so far as to hold a naively high opinion of the accomplishments of the United Nations and to feel an unmixed satisfaction in their regard.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)
“186. Mr. President, on behalf of the delegation of Cameroon, I wish to join the representatives who have preceded me in addressing to you our warmest congratulations on your election as President of the twenty-sixth session of the General Assembly. Your remarkable talent and long experience in international affairs certainly augur well for the outcome of our labors. Your unanimous election is at the same time a tribute by the United Nations to the exceptional role your great country plays on the international scene. 187. May I also be permitted to extend once again my congratulations to Mr. Edvard Hambro, who, with real flair and competence, successfully guided the historic session marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of this Organization. 188.”
1971-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 26 (1971)