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1972-09-24
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  1. “We trust that, in a spirit of justice and mutual understanding, the provisions of a workable constitution for an independent and unitary Cypriot State will be worked out in accordance with the principles of the Charter and the aforesaid United Nations resolutions, in a manner ensuring a lasting solution on the positive basis of conciliation and co-operation. 126. My Government is determined to show all goodwill and explore all possibilities toward accommodation in that direction. However, constitutional provisions that create sharp distinctions and divisions among our people that, are, in whatever form, inconsistent with a unitary State and will inevitably lead to friction and conflict, will have to be carefully avoided.”

    1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)

  2. “They resulted in the relevant resolutions, General Assembly resolution 2077 (XX) and Security Council resolution 186 (1964)s which reaffirmed the sovereignty,, independence, territorial integrity and unity of Cyprus; we firmly stand by these resolutions as the only sound basis for a solution. The reactivated and expanded bilateral talks, with the participation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the presence of constitutional experts from Greece and Turkey as provided in the formula of the former Secretary-General, U Thant, and put into application by the present Secretary-General, Mr. Waldheim are currently taking place in a good atmosphere.”

    1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)

  3. “As a small, non-aligned country free of any commitment to military power or political blocs, and relying on the United Nations for its freedom and security, its primary commitment has been and is to the United Nations and its Charter. 124. As to the problem of Cyprus, while it is not an item on the agenda of this session of the General Assembly, it falls fully within the purview of the United Nations through the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly. 125. I do not propose to enter into the merits of the case at this juncture. They are well known from the lengthy discussions in this august body and in the Security Council.”

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  4. “For the resolution in its context is clear and unambiguous. We therefore express the hope that a reactivation of the mediation of Ambassador Jarring will achieve positive results in its next round. 122. My country, Cyprus, lying within the area and having friendly relations with all the parties, is particularly interested in a peaceful, just and sound solution of the Middle East problem in accordance with the tenets of justice and the principles of the Charter. 123. I would now like to say a few words on the policy of Cyprus in the United Nations and on its own problem. Since its independence and admission to the United Nations in 1960, Cyprus as a Member State has constantly and on all occasions demonstrated its unswerving dedication to the principles of the Charter and its whole-hearted support of the Organization.”

    1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)

  5. “It merits the concerted and urgent effort of the international community to find an agreed accommodation. In our view, a solution can and should be found on the basis of the principles of the Charter and of the relevant resolutions of the United Nations. If concrete steps could be taken towards even a partial accommodation, at least on the more urgent aspects of the problem, this would help to defuse the situation and open the way to a better understanding, leading towards an over-all solution of the basic problem. My delegation stands for the implementation of Security Council resolution 242(1967). This resolution, unanimously adopted and virtually accepted by all sides, provides the basis for a peaceful and just solution of the Middle East problem. Differences in respect of its interpretation can be overcome.”

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  6. “Turning now to the less positive side of the balance sheet in international developments during the period under review, we find conflict in several areas of the world still unresolved and still persisting. The situation in IndoChina continues to be one of intensified war, although certain developments, including high-level contacts between North Viet-Nam and the United States, offer some hopeful indications that a way to mutual accommodation may yet be found so that this devastating war may come to an end. 121. The Middle East situation shows hardly any signs of improvement. This is a complex problem aggravated by its emotional background and the intensity of feelings and constituting by far the gravest threat to world peace and security today.”

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  7. “We feel that it is the duty of all Members not only to uphold and strengthen the Organization morally and politically, but also to contribute to its dynamic development into a positive instrument for promoting change "effectively, humanely and reasonably" [ibid., p. 5], to quote the Secretary-General, so that the international community may meet the emerging new challenges and adapt itself to the growing needs of the times. Perhaps a hopeful sign in that direction is the positive outcome of the recent United NatiOTS Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, particularly in the sense of emphasizing the need for a reappraisal of old values and for a new global ethic. 120.”

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  8. “For, indeed, the overriding influence of the United Nations in international affairs is undeniable. All nations, large or small, whether Members of the Organization or not, strive to justify their international actions by picturing them as conforming to the Charter. We believe that any occasional attitudes of disregard of the United Nations are but a passing phase in a transitional period. 119. It may be recalled, in this connexion, that we are in an era of rapid change and that the United Nations finds itself in a period of transition from a traditional world of unlimited national sovereignty to a new world of effective international authority. A decisive move toward effecting such a transition has to be made. It is therefore obvious that the United Nations cannot remain static.”

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  9. “1], and invites the earnest attention of all Member Governments to this vital question. The Secretary-General thus raises for discussion the important issue of the rule of the United Nations. 117. There can be little doubt that the political function of the United Nations is in some cases disregarded by Member States in the solutions of problems and even in the maintenance of peace. Hie United Nations, however, cannot be respected in some of its functions while ignored in others without its authority being undermined. Nor can it be downgraded, as the Secretary-General pertinently points out in his introduction, without dire consequences to the world community. 118. This is a reality and an intuitive appraisal that is deeply rooted in the conscience of the world's peoples.”

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  10. “115. Yet there is a tendency in some parts of the world, as the Secretary-General remarks in the introduction to his report on the work of the Organization [A/8701[Add.l], to downgrade the United Nations and criticize the Organization too readily for any failures anywhere. It should not be overlooked, however, that the failures are not of the Organization as such; they are failures in commitment and obligation by the Member States. For the United Nations cannot possibly produce more than it is allowed to by its Members. 116. The Secretary-General, in his introduction, further observes that the United Nations "plays a key role in the co-operative effort to tackle long-term social and economic problems, but in the political sphere the Organization's place is more uncertain" [ibid., p.”

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  11. “The fear is that such co-operation may not strengthen this Organization in the solution of problems, but rather follow the pattern *of the nineteenth century Concert of Europe. We do not share this apprehension. Such retrograde development, ignoring the rest of the world, would run counter to the very spirit of our democratic times which, in an increasingly interdependent world, compellingly call for international organization. It would also be against the true interests of the big Powers themselves. Our belief is that an improved international climate would bring new vitality to the Security Council and strengthen the entire United Nations. This seems particularly necessary at a time when the effectiveness of the United Nations is most needed in order to cope with the immensity of new challenges that face the international community.”

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  12. “As we all know, the failure of the Security Council to meet the requirements of the Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security has been largely attributed to the absence of unanimity among the permanent members in the wake of the cold war. The present detente opens the possibility for better co-operation between the great Powers in the Security Council, which might lead to the desired unanimity on major issues as envisioned in the Charter. The road towards that goal may still be long and arduous, but the first important step appears to have been taken. 114. There seems to be, however, an apprehension, rightly or wrongly felt, that parallel to the detente a trend may grow towards co-operation among the great Powers outside the United Nations.”

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  13. “In Asia also there have been noticeable accommodations: between North and South Korea; also on the subcontinent, with the Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan, both renouncing the use of force in their bilateral relations; and more recently, the hopeful establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Japan. 113. Thus what has been for many years an unchanging pattern of cold war, military confrontation and political recriminations has now entered a tentative period of contact and dialog offering the hope of more concrete results. This relaxation of tension, if continued, might be expected to create a new climate that would vitally improve the functioning of the United Nations and particularly the Security Council.”

    1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)

  14. “Still a third signal event has been the successful outcome of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm in June, which demonstrated world awareness of the implications of a new and vast' threat to human welfare and even human survival. 112. The East-West detente constitutes a bold move forward out of the negations of a long-standing cold war. It is reflected in recent developments, such as the ratification of the treaties concluded by the Federal Republic of Germany with both the Soviet Union and Poland. These should pave the way towards better East-West relations and facilitate the now more realistically contemplated European security conference. Within this context comes also the hopeful improvement of the relations between the two German States.”

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  15. “We meet at a time when the political climate of the world shows the first definite signs of auspicious improvement. Two years ago, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, the world outlook was rather dismal. The period since then has seen significant developments in international affairs and in the United Nations. Among the most important has been the progress achieved towards an East-West detente between the great Powers and the major achievement made in the direction of the universality of the United Nations when the People's Republic of China became represented in this Organization. That great country, with its rich heritage of the past and its enormous present-day potential, is already making its important contribution to the work of the Organization.”

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  16. “Mr. President, the delegation of Cyprus takes particular pleasure in associating itself with the previous speakers who have extended congratulations to you on your unanimous election to the high office of President of the twenty-seventh session of the General Assembly. This election is a just recognition of your great personal qualities and of your outstanding career, as well as of the important place that your country occupies in international affairs. I wish also to express our full confidence that, under your wise guidance, the deliberations of this session will lead to fruitful conclusions. May I on this occasion add my delegation's deep appreciation for the effective manner in which your distinguished predecessor, Mr. Adam Malik, the Foreign Minister of Indonesia, carried out his functions during the past session. 111.”

    1972-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 27 (1972)