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1973-09-24

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1. “One major contribution to the creation of conditions that will reinforce the system of collective security in Asia is the ending of the war in Viet-Nam, which has brought peace, after so many years of suffering, to the heroic VietNamese people, who have been fighting imperialist aggression for more than a generation. 146. We welcome the achievement of the Agreement on Restoring Peace and Achieving National Concord in Laos, and the progress made in putting that Agreement into effect. We believe that throughout the region of Indo-China genuine peace will triumph sc n and that the peoples of all countries of that area will be able to settle their own affairs without outside interference. The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, like all peace-loving nations of the world, will continue to give resolute support to the Viet-Namese people. 147.”

   1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)

2. “We regard this not merely as something that would benefit the peoples of Europe, but as an important first step, one that will help to make this development serve as an encouragement to nations in other parts of the world. 144. We subscribe to the view that it would be extremely useful if developments analogous to those observed in Europe were also to occur in Asia. The creation of a system of collective security in that area would, we believe, be a first step towards solving contentious issues, removing negative factors in Asia, and guaranteeing the vital interests of the peoples of that part of the world. 145.”

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3. “Czechoslovakia's interest in these developments stems not only from the sad experience of our people during the first half of the century, when the continent of Europe became the theatre of two catastrophic world wars; it also stems from the fact that we consider the preservation of peace, the prevention of war and the creation of peaceful conditions to be a fundamental task which will make it possible to develop fully peaceful co-operation between the nations of Europe and thereby also to develop and apply the principles of peaceful coexistence between States with differing social systems. 143. A successful start has already been made in Helsinki on discussing the creation of a system of security and cooperation in Europe.”

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4. “An historic event, in our view, is the progress made as a result of the convening of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe. The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic was one of those socialist States which, as early as 1966, took the initiative of proposing that steps be taken in Europe to ensure the security of all States in that area, whatever their social system, and to provide an opportunity for comprehensive and mutually advantageous cooperation. 142.”

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5. “A great deal has been done recently to bring about this fundamental change in international relations, whether bilateral or multilateral. In this respect we particularly welcomed the results of the talks between the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Leonid Brezhnev, and the leaders of the Federal Republic of Germany, the United States and France. We value highly the signing of the Soviet-American Agreements, which are not only a valuable contribution to the development of relations between the Soviet Union and the United States, but are also helping to improve the international atmosphere as a whole and to strengthen the foundations of international security. 141.”

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6. “The United Nations is therefore faced with the immediate task of becoming fully involved in this process, the purpose of which is to reach a fundamental turning point in international relations — by casting off the remaining traces of the cold war and turning towards peaceful co-operation. The United Nations can help in this process by its efforts to clear up conflicts and crises and to work out fundamental postulates to guarantee international peace and security. If we want good multilateral relations in the world, and if we want our Organization to fulfil its duty to mankind, then it must necessarily rely on good bilateral relations between countries. 140. The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic attaches particular significance to this highly important principle. We want to have friendly good-neighbourly relations with all our neighbours.”

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7. “And the general debate at the present session has shown that the overwhelming majority of States and peoples of the world realize the need for joint action and determined efforts to achieve the peace and security of nations, and the need for peaceful and constructive co-operation between all countries in the interests of social progress and development. 139. The successes recently won by the peace-loving section of humanity in its struggle for peace and peaceful co-operation between countries with differing social systems are undeniable. The continuing process of international detente is of prime importance for all mankind.”

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8. “Of these I would single out first and foremost the exceptional significance of the July meeting in the Crimea of the leaders of the Communist and workers' parties of the countries of the socialist commonwealth, of which the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic is an integral part. 137. The Fourth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries — a very important factor in present international relations — which took place at the beginning of September 1973 in Algiers, was also of undoubtedly great significance. 138. At both these forums it was emphasized how important it was for peace and social progress throughout the 11 world that all anti-imperialist forces should work together.”

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9. “135. We frequently hear the question, What can be done in order that mankind may live in peace and security without fear for the future, and so that all its efforts may be concentrated on providing a better life for each country and for every individual? There is certainly no easy answer to this question. But experience in the past has shown that whenever peace-loving peoples have been able to achieve solidarity and unity, this has benefited peace and international security and has helped to solve all the most burning issues. Fortunately, recent examples give us hope that most peoples now understand the significance of the solidarity and unity of all peace-loving forces in order to strengthen peace and universal security. 136. I refer to a number of events which have occurred in the last few months of 1973.”

   1973-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 28 (1973)