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“The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic will continue actively to support the endeavors of the Latin American countries for the strengthening of their independence, the advancement of their struggle against imperialism and the strengthening of the principle of peaceful co-operation in international relations. 27. We wish to stress once again that we fully support the valiant struggle of the Chilean people against the criminal military junta and demand freedom for Luis Corvalan and all Chilean patriots. Together with all progressive people, we are indignant at the junta's continuous disregard of the United Nations appeals and its unceasing campaign of terror against the democratic forces which it spreads even beyond the borders of Chile. 28.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“As in the past, Czechoslovakia stands side by side with the nations of Africa in their struggle against the criminal policy of the racist regimes of the Republic of South Africa and Southern Rhodesia. We demand the immediate liberation of Namibia and the handing over of all power to the people of Zimbabwe in their country without the attachment of any conditions. We categorically demand an end to the policy of racism and apartheid in the Republic of South Africa, where Vorster's regime has recently turned to the mass slaughter of patriots fighting for freedom and basic human rights. 25. Czechoslovakia maintains good relations with the majority of independent African and Arab countries. We are resolved to continue with the developing and broadening of these relations for mutual benefit. 26.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The non-aligned movement has gained political prestige on the international stage and has significantly contributed to further detente and the strengthening of the principles of peaceful coexistence in international relations. 22. The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic supports efforts directed at giving effect to the idea of collective security in Asia, which would lead to a further improvement of the international situation. The establishment of peace in Viet Nam, Laos and Kampuchea has contributed to the stabilization of the situation in South-East Asia and has positively influenced the just struggle of all progressive forces in the world. 23. We will continue to widen and deepen the mutually beneficial multilateral co-operation with the countries of the Asian continent interested in such cooperation. 24.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic has always consistently supported the struggle of the developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America for political independence and economic and social progress. The contribution of those countries to the common struggle for peace and security of nations is becoming increasingly manifest day by day. The policy of non-alignment has become a dynamic factor of international development directed against imperialism, colonialism, neocolonialism, racism and the oppression of peoples. 21. We( welcome the results of the recent Fifth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries in Colombo, which we consider a significant 'event of international life.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We have relations of fruitful co-operation with Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Iceland, Portugal, Greece, Norway, Great Britain and Turkey, and we are interested in further broadening those relations. We should also like to point to the favorable development of our relations with Italy and Canada. 19. The normalization of our relations with the United States of America remains an unsettled question. We expect that the Government of the United States of America will finally sign the agreement concerning the legal question of property rights, which was already initialed in 1974, and will thus open up the way to the normalization of relations and the development of mutually advantageous cooperation between our two States. 20.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“However, it is the only way corresponding to the interests of peoples of all countries and the progress of all mankind, as was stressed by the Conference of European Communist and Workers' Parties held this June in the capital of the German Democratic Republic, Berlin. 17. As I have already stated, the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic is interested in the further broadening of mutual relations with countries having different social systems. 18. As far as our immediate neighbours are concerned —the Federal Republic of Germany and Austria- much has been attained in this direction even if a lot remains yet to be done. A significant step forward has been made in our relations with France.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We think, however, that the time is ripe for the solution of questions reaching beyond the framework of bilateral relations. One of the most important of them is the normalization of commercial, economic, scientific and technological relations at the level of the Council of Mutual Economic Assistance and the European Economic Community. It also could significantly assist in the solution of questions of co-operation in the field of the human environment, transport and energy at all-European conferences, as proposed by the Soviet Union. 15. The success of this policy in Europe can be a prominent encouragement for the whole world to follow the same road. 16. The road to peace, mutual understanding and mutually beneficial co-operation among countries with different social systems is neither easy nor short.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The policy of international detente is not a one-sided issue. The Final Act of the Helsinki Conference, signed on 1 August 1975, must be further implemented by all participants to its whole extent, fully and consistently, in the spirit Of that purposefulness which prevailed throughout the Conference. 13. As far as Czechoslovakia is concerned, we on our part have consistently applied the Final Act and are resolved to contribute and to continue contributing in the future to the full implementation of its principles and provisions. This is precisely the approach of the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic to this historic document. 14. We are aware that the implementation of the Final Act by all signatories is not a single action but a process which needs a certain time.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The very fact that the highest representatives of that part of Europe have met for the first time in half a century needs no further comment. And also ever-increasing numbers of people in Europe are beginning to realize that the policy of international detente represents the reality of our times, that it is the only sensible alternative in our nuclear age and that even the most complicated problems can be settled by negotiations and not by confrontation. 12. Entente is a matter of such paramount importance that it cannot be the target of irresponsible attacks-even under the pretext of pre-election campaigns-on the part of its opponents, the advocates of the cold war. Therefore, we cannot be indifferent to the fact that those attacks are not being resisted everywhere with sufficient firmness.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“In his evaluation is reflected the firm belief of our people in the victory of the great struggle for peace and peaceful coexistence In the world waged for many years already by the countries of the socialist community and all progressive forces. 11. The Helsinki Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe, which has been described as the triumph of common sense, has, in our opinion, become a historical milestone in that positive development. The year which has elapsed since its conclusion fully bears out that assessment. The political climate in Europe has considerably improved. A broad dialogue has developed among States of that continent primarily in the political field. Central Europe, in the past always a hotbed of tension and conflicts, has now become a zone of detente.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“The broad masses of our population have convincingly manifested their support of the policy of peace, friendship and progress. 10. We have already been living for more than three decades in peaceful conditions. The realistic possibility of lasting peace for mankind is taking shape in face of all difficulties and problems which had to be overcome. That is how the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia and the President of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, Gustav Husak, characterized the present international situation when he spoke at the Fifteenth Congress of the Communist Party.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“As a solid part of the socialist community, Czechoslovakia has fully and whole-heartedly supported the program of further struggle for peace and international co-operation and for the freedom and independence of the peoples formulated in such clear terms by the Twenty-Fifth Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. We are proud that, in close and fraternal collaboration with the States members of the Warsaw Treaty, we are actively taking part in the transformation of present international relations into relations of lasting peace and fruitful co-operation. 9. The people of our country have a vital interest in the implementation of that policy. That has been clearly attested once again, by the current preparations for the elections to the Federal Assembly and other representative bodies of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“These facts show, too, that new progress has been made in that respect during the year that has elapsed since the thirtieth session of the General Assembly. 8. That is how the recent Fifteenth. Congress of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia evaluated the development of the present international situation. On the basis of & profound analysis the Congress has laid down a further program for the peaceful construction of our country as well as the line to be followed in our foreign policy, the basis of which is Lenin's policy of peace.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“We should, therefore, exert every effort also here in the United Nations to make this period in which we live one which will earn the gratitude of succeeding generations the more so, because it is precisely our own generation, which has the honors of the Second World War deeply etched in its memory, that has already left as the heritage of our era the tremendous contribution of 30 years without another world war, and that has succeeded in improving the international atmosphere. 7. After all, we have heard from this rostrum during the general debate a number of facts and examples which prove convincingly that the move from tension always fraught with the danger of explosion to detente and wide co-operation is being gradually effected in spite of all the pitfalls.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“This new State which plays an important role in the affairs of the Asian continent meets all requirements of the Charter for United Nations membership in our Organization. 5. We are also convinced that justice will finally prevail in the matter of the admission to membership in the United Nations of the People's Republic of Angola. The admission to our Organization of that State would be the logical Consequence of the crushing defeat of colonialism and of all forces endeavoring to nip in the bud the progressive development of that country. 6. Each historical period is evaluated according to its contribution to the progress of mankind and the fulfillment of the aspirations of peoples to be free and equal and to live and develop in peace and security.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“May I, first of all, congratulate you, Mr. President, on your election to the Presidency of this year's General Assembly session and greet you as the representative of a friendly country. 2. I should also like to express my appreciation for the useful work done by the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, in tirelessly fulfilling the tasks of our Organization. 3. Permit me also to welcome among us a new Member- the Republic of Seychelles. We wish all success to its people on their road to free, independent development. 4. We firmly believe that already in the course of the present session of the General Assembly the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam will become a Member of the United Nations. The historic contribution of that country to the strengthening of peace and security in South-East Asia is generally recognized.”
1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)
“This must be our outlook not only for the next 30 years, in other words, a long-term prospect, but a prospect for the nearest future as well. A contribution to this end must be made also by this year's commemorative thirtieth session of the General Assembly.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Such a danger results, for instance, from certain attempts to begin a process of revision of the Charter, as well as from certain proposals put forward in this connexion which are directed against the very foundations of our Organization. 79. It is necessary for the process of detente, for disarmament efforts, for the desideratum of a general economic and social advancement to converge eventually into one fundamental demand: lasting peace based on the coexistence of countries with different social systems, with all the inevitable beneficial concomitants resulting therefrom in the sphere of economic and cultural progress, in the area of a purposeful and organized enhancement of countries and peoples embarked upon the road to development. 80.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“However, it was too short a time for such equitable relations among nations to prevail in the world in such a manner as would fully correspond with the need for lasting peace and inter-national security. 77. To speed up the current positive process, when confrontation gives way to dialog, to assist in the advancement of those countries which have embarked upon the road to free development, to liberate colonial countries and peoples not as yet free those are the imperatives of our time and the great obligations of our Organization. 78. It is therefore necessary to enhance the importance and the effectiveness of the United Nations in the struggle for world peace and security on the basis of strict respect for the purposes and principles of the Charter. Therefore we have to reject anything that might threaten to undermine our Organization.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“the Establishment of a New International Economic Order [resolutions 3201 (S-VI) and 3202 (S-Vl)] and to the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States [resolution 3281 (XXIX)], which contain the principles of peaceful co-operation and stress the close inter-connexion between the consolidation of international peace and security and social and economic progress. 76. This year our Organization commemorates 30 years of its existence. It is a long enough period for the reasonable principles underlying the settlement of relations among States to gain ground throughout the world on the basis of detente, by overcoming the dangerous policy based on positions of force, cold war and confrontation.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“It is therefore quite understandable that the developing countries are striving to create new international economic relations based on the principles of equality, non-discrimination, non-interference in internal affairs, independent choice of the direction of their further development and effective sovereignty over their natural resources. 75. The recently concluded seventh special session of the General Assembly on questions of development and international economic co-operation represents a considerable step forward in the introduction of progressive principles into international economic relations. The final resolution of the seventh special session [resolution 3362 (S-VII)] rightly refers to the Declaration and the program of Action or.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In this connexion, I should like to point out that it is their broad economic co-operation which is one of the decisive factors in the speedy growth of the economies of the socialist countries. A broadly based economic, scientific and technological co-operation among the States members of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance is becoming an increasingly important factor in the development of their national economies, in the increase of the prosperity of their peoples and the equalization of the level of their economic development. 74. The economies of major capitalist countries are undergoing serious disruptions. These negative phenomena have a particularly profound impact on the economic advancement of the developing countries.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In view of the fact that disarmament affects all States in the world, we are in favor of a speedy convening of a world disarmament conference, which should give new impetus to the struggle for a world free of weapons and wars. 72. Disarmament efforts are closely connected with the possibilities of solving the urgent problems of the world economy. It is, first, a question of expanding international economic co-operation and exchange of goods, as well as assisting in the economic growth of developing countries. 73. The Czechoslovak delegation is convinced that international detente provides better chances for the settlement of international economic problems and questions of economic development, and the advancement of all-round economic, scientific and technological co-operation.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Therefore, Czechoslovakia also supports the Soviet proposal to conclude speedily a treaty on the complete and general prohibition of nuclear weapons tests. 70. Of extraordinary importance, in our view, are the negotiations on the reduction of arms forces and armaments in Central Europe, in which we are direct participants. These negotiations should lead to a substantial reduction in the concentration of troops and armaments in Central Europe while maintaining the existing balance of forces. We hope that the new European political realities will open up new possibilities for the Vienna talks, respecting the principle that the security of any of the participating countries must not be placed in jeopardy. 71. The struggle for the liquidation of the material basis of wars is one of the major tasks in current international activities.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In this situation, when the grave dangers exist of the creation of even more horrible weapons than the nuclear ones, we should like to voice our support for the initiative launched by the Soviet Union at this year's session of the General Assembly proposing to conclude an agreement prohibiting the development and manufacture of new types Of weapons of mass destruction, and of new weapons systems of that type. 69. In various forums, including the United Nations, the socialist countries have always urged that the most destructive weapons be excluded from military arsenals, that atomic energy be used exclusively for peaceful purposes, and the vast sums spent on armaments be devoted to economic and social development needs.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We, therefore, attach exceptional importance to the appeal by the Secretary-General of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, for the reduction of military budgets of the great Powers, for the limitation and reduction of armaments and the creation of pre-requisites for future real disarmament. The arms race is also spurred on by the research and development of ever more destructive weapons.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Our State, together with the other countries of the socialist community, has always been an advocate of the need to stop the arms race and gradually to introduce effective measures leading to general and complete disarmament. For us, therefore, a priority in con-temporary international relations is the need to achieve positive and concrete results at current disarmament talks. This stems from the profound humanism of the foreign policy of the socialist States. Today the world is overflowing with weapons of the most varied types and their stockpiles continue to grow. Can there be a more human goal than to rid mankind of the danger that these weapons will be used to unleash a worldwide holocaust? 68.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Despite the successes of the national liberation struggle in recent years, colonialism in the world has not yet been fully liquidated. The United Nations, too, must step up its efforts so that the colonial anachronisms from past centuries might finally disappear from the political map of our times. The Czechoslovak delegation supports the request for all the administering Powers to work out a binding time-table for the speedy granting of independence to all colonial and dependent Territories which so far have been under their administration. 67. A permanent expansion of the process of international detente is hardly conceivable without a further relaxation in the military sphere. Our premise must be, in this connexion, that disarmament, after all, is an indispensable component and an organic part of the process of international detente.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“This year a broad campaign was launched throughout the world, as well as in the United Nations, demonstrating solidarity with the people of Chile in their struggle against the crimes and reprisals of the military junta which overthrew the legitimate Government of President Allende. This year's General Assembly should resolutely speak out against the gross and massive violation of basic human rights in Chile, and call for the restoration of the civil rights of the Chilean people, and for the liberation of Chilean patriots, since the junta continues to ignore the United Nations appeals, including General Assembly resolution 3219 (XXIX), and is perpetuating the terror which it has unleashed against democratic forces. 66.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We are in favor of a comprehensive settlement of this question which would guarantee the right of all the countries of that region to their independent development. 64. We are convinced that the problem of Cyprus can also be solved by political means. Czechoslovakia wishes to voice its continued support for the Government of Cyprus; we reiterate that we are in favor of a just settlement of the Cyprus question on the basis of respect for the principles of the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus, the ending of interference in its internal affairs and the withdrawal of all foreign troops from its territory. 65.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“The expanding process of detente has created promising conditions for a fundamental settlement of the explosive situation in the Middle East. This situation offers an opportunity to Israel to demonstrate its willingness to observe the United Nations resolutions, to withdraw from all the territories occupied in 1967 and to respect the legitimate rights of the Arab Palestinian people, including their right to establish a State of their own. Czechoslovakia supports the proposal to resume the work of the Geneva peace conference on the Middle East with the participation of all the interested parties, including representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization [PLO], provided that all delegations will come to the conference table with the aim of restoring a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“The thirtieth session of the General Assembly should contribute to the liquidation of one of the anachronisms of the cold war and should stand up for the speedy withdrawal of all foreign troops still unlawfully stationed, under the United Nations flag, in the southern part of the Korean peninsula; for the conclusion of a peace treaty; and for the implementation of further proposals by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea aimed at the creation of favorable conditions for the liquidation of tension and the consolidation of peace in that region. 62. The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic supports the efforts of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for the peaceful and democratic unification of the two parts of Korea, without foreign interference. 63.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We resolutely support the just demand of the Governments of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam and the Republic of South Viet Nam that these two Vietnamese States, which through their acts have demonstrated their will and readiness to fulfill the obligations enshrined in the Charter and to fight for lasting peace and security in the world, should be represented in the United Nations as full Members. 61.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We have therefore warmly welcomed the results of the negotiations between the Secretary-General of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, and the President of the United States, Mr. Gerald Ford, at Vladivostok. 59. In the period since the last session of the General Assembly a number of important events have occurred in the world which represent success for international efforts for the consolidation of peace and the elimination of hotbeds of international tension. 60. What I have in mind, in the first place, is the historic victories of the peoples of Viet Nam, Cambodia and Laos. Czechoslovakia, together with the other countries of the socialist community, considered it its international duty to assist the just struggle of those peoples until it ended in victory.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In concluding this part of my statement, I should like to stress once more that the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic is determined to continue to strive for a state of affairs in which reasonable, peaceful relations, based on the principles of equality and security for all countries and on their mutually advantageous cooperation, will prevail throughout the world. This is the position we expressed, during his last visit to Prague, to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, whose work we hold in high esteem. 58. Of extraordinary significance for the creation of a favorable atmosphere in the world is the improvement of the relations between the Soviet Union and the United States.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We are highly appreciative of the ever-deepening contacts with India, the Syrian Arab Republic, Iraq, Algeria, Egypt, Afghanistan, Iran and the Libyan Arab Republic, with the newly independent States of Africa, and with Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Japan, the Philippines, and other countries. 56. In recent years negotiations have been held also on the full normalization of our relations with the United States. Through no fault of ours, however, these negotiations have not brought the hoped for results. 57.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Thus, through the development of its relations with other States Czechoslovakia not only has created better conditions for its bilateral co-operation but also has helped to bring about conditions conducive to the success of multilateral negotiations on the safeguarding of security in Europe. 55. Czechoslovakia fully understands and actively supports the endeavors of the developing countries to consolidate their independence and ensure their all-round advancement. As for the non-aligned countries, we believe that they are a significant inter-national factor in the struggle for peace, against imperialism, colonialism, neocolonialism and racism, and against all forms of international exploitation.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“In the course of the past year that fact has been strongly reflected also in relations of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic with almost all Western European countries in particular with France, Finland, the Federal Republic of Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark, but also with Greece, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and other countries. After many years of negotiations, our relations with the Republic of Austria have been regulated on a basis of principle, which proves that, given goodwill and taking into account the existing realities, it is possible to solve even very complicated problems. I can state with satisfaction that at the present time Czechoslovakia has normal, businesslike, constructive relations with practically all countries on the European continent. 54.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“It is in the very essence of our socialist social system to strive to safeguard lasting peace and security for the peoples of our country, because only in that way is it possible to implement the ideals inherent in the nature of socialism. The Leninist policy of peace is therefore the foundation of all our activities in the sphere of international relations. It is a policy of principle in keeping with the vital interests of mankind. Proceeding consistently from these principles, in conditions of close co-operation with the socialist countries, the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic has been improving and developing bilateral relations also with the other countries of the world as our contribution to the creation of a new atmosphere in international life. 53.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“However, those who sow doubts about the importance of detente should realize that they will be fully responsible for playing into the hands of those forces which, for their own selfish interests, wish to return the world to the period of cold war and dangerous confrontation. 52. As a firm component part of the socialist community of States, a member of the Council of Mutual Economic Assistance and of the Warsaw Treaty Organization, whose twentieth anniversary we commemorated this year, the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic marches and will continue to march along the time-tested path that it has been traveling throughout the 30 post-war years.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Czechoslovakia, together with the other countries of the socialist community, is exerting every effort so that the principles of peaceful coexistence of States with different social systems and advantageous co-operation among them may be implemented and become a part of the day-to-day activities of the United Nations. 51. However, we continue to be realistic. The current favorable foreign policy atmosphere notwithstanding, we are aware that the antagonists of the positive developments throughout the world have not given up their objectives, that they continue their attempts to hamper these positive developments.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“A settlement of relations between States in Europe based on the Helsinki Declaration of Principles could serve as a stimulus in the search for similar settlements in other parts of the world, particularly in Asia. Initiatives aimed at the implementation of the idea of collective security on that continent also are regarded by us as rational and beneficial. 50. We. note with satisfaction that the policy of strengthening the process of international detente is gradually becoming the determining factor in the work of our Organization also. The term "detente" has already become a part of the political vocabulary of the United Nations.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Through the words of Gustav Husak, Secretary-General of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia and President of the Republic, Czechoslovakia welcomed at Helsinki the signing of the Final Act adopted by the Conference, that undoubtedly most significant document of our times, representing the political culmination of the results of the Second World War. Our State is prepared to implement the conclusions of the Conference consistently. In order to live, mankind cannot afford a return to the cold war, which could be the first step towards a world Hiroshima. Given the current balance of forces in the world arena, the peaceful coexistence of States with different social systems is the only reasonable international policy alternative. 49.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“Its concrete content, as we perceive it, is the objective that the relations between States with different social systems should be based on such principles as the non-use of force, recognition of the inviolability of borders, settlement of disputes through negotiation, mutually advantageous economic co-operation on the basis of equal rights and the exchange of the achievements of science and culture. 48. The efforts aimed at the implementation of those principles were reflected in the successful conclusion of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“We are concerned with the logical connexion between the lessons of that horrible war and the task of preserving and strengthening world peace in present conditions, as well as for the future. Consequently, we are concerned with a most urgent and timely appeal for the further expansion of the policy of detente, the development of international co-operation and progress in the disarmament effort. 47. Our country, which in the history of the European continent has not been by-passed by any major military conflagration, has a natural interest in the continued expansion of the process of detente, on both a European and a world-wide scale.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“As members of the anti-Fascist coalition we welcomed with appreciation the efforts of the nations, united through the struggle against fascism, to build post-war life on the basis of lasting peace, sovereign equality, co-operation and the coexistence of States with different social systems. We are proud that at San Francisco we were among the 51 founding Members of this Organization, which embodied those principles in its Charter. We are pleased to note that, despite many problems, the United Nations has, in the 30 years of its existence, proved its legitimacy and viability and thus gained prestige in international relations. We believe that at the present time it represents the most suitable forum for the solution of world problems. 46. In this connexion, however, we are not concerned merely with historical reminiscences.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“The year of the thirtieth anniversary of the victory over Fascist m in the Second World War has been for us, Czechs and Slovaks, an opportunity to recall the events which had such heavy repercussions on our country, beginning with the ignominious Munich diktat, and to reflect upon their causes. Those six long years of the Hitlerite occupation of Czechoslovakia taught us a tragic lesson on the meaning of fascism. 45. However, the people of Czechoslovakia never bowed to the Nazi yoke but combated it with armed resistance. We therefore remember with lasting gratitude the liberation of our country by the Soviet Army, which enabled the Czechoslovak people to build up a truly independent State and to devote themselves to creative work in conditions of peace.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“42. Mr. President, may I first of all congratulate you on your election to the presidency of the thirtieth session of the General Assembly. I should like to recall on this occasion that the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are linked by historical relations of long standing. I wish you much success in the exercise of your exacting mission. 43. Permit me also to welcome the new Member States to our ranks: the People's Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. 44.”
1975-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 30 (1975)
“The delegation of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic is prepared to co-operate in this spirit at the present session, in a businesslike and constructive manner, with all delegations truly interested in peace, security and the further promotion of friendly co-operation among peoples.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)
“We regard the United Nations as an important international forum which is able to make a significant contribution to the strengthening of the present trend towards general detente in international relations so as to implement successfully in them the basic norms of peaceful coexistence among countries with different social systems. The present trend towards international detente creates very suitable conditions which are highly propitious for the accomplishment by the United Nations of the tasks assigned to it by the Charter and so that the United Nations can devote itself fully to carrying out the mission formulated in the Charter. 107. We are convinced that concerted action by all peaceful and progressive forces here also in the United Nations will stop all those who would attempt to reverse the course of history.”
1974-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 29 (1974)