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“I must, in this connexion, and without underestimating in any way the valuable efforts of many others, praise the admirable determination with which my distinguished friend the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ireland has been endeavouring conscientiously to promote a solution to this important problem. 48. Having dealt specifically with the Middle East crisis, the war in Viet-Nam and the problem of Cyprus, it is not my intention to minimize the importance of nor underrate the dangers involved in other existing problems which continue to be high on our agenda. On the contrary, it is essential that we not belittle the existence of these problems, nor overlook the potential dangers inherent in them. 49. In Europe there is a detente.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“A way must very soon be found for the United Nations to overcome its financial and other difficulties in this respect. It is disheartening to see that the Special Committee on Peace-keeping Operations has not been successful in its efforts to find a solution to the problems connected with peace-keeping. Is this failure due to the existence of technical difficulties, or does it represent a political conflict? If the former, a way should easily be found to overcome the difficulties; if the latter, we must all strive hard to resolve that conflict.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In view of the present situation, it is evident that the presence in Cyprus of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force continues to be necessary, but I quite agree with the Secretary-General that “a United Nations force ... should not be called upon to maintain indefinitely an obviously unsatisfactory status quo” [A/6701/Add.1, para. 40]. This statement by the Secretary-General, I am sure, represents the wish of all in this Assembly that a new, determined effort should be undertaken for peace-making parallel to that for peace-keeping. 47. As long as peace-making is not possible or successful, whether in Cyprus or in the Middle East, or in other parts of the world, the United Nations must be in a position to discharge effectively its peacekeeping mission and responsibilities.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In this connexion, I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the countries which make the functioning of this force possible through their contributions in men and finances. Our appreciation goes also to the Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus, Dr. Osorio-Tafall, and to the Commander of the Force, General Martola, and those serving under them, as well as to the officials in the Secretariat who deal with the peace-keeping operation in Cyprus. It is, finally, my duty to pay tribute to the Secretary-General for his untiring efforts and the keen interest and deep understanding he has always shown towards Cyprus and its problems. 46.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“This does not, of course, mean that we shall not defend ourselves if the necessity arises. 44. As far as the substance of the problem is concerned, the position of the Cyprus Government remains unchanged, namely, that the future of Cyprus must be, and can only be, determined in accordance with the wishes of the people of Cyprus, without any foreign intervention or interference and in conformity with the universally accepted democratic principles enshrined in the Charter, as spelled out in General Assembly resolution 2077 (XX) of 18 December 1965. 45. During the past year, as it has done since March 1964 when it was set up [Security Council resolution 186 (1964)], the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus has performed a useful role in the discharge of its functions as laid down in the Security Council resolutions.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Despite the fact that our position has always been, and continues to be, that the problem of Cyprus is not a dispute between Greece and Turkey, we did not raise any objections to these bilateral talks being carried out; we, in fact, did our utmost not to create any obstacles or undermine them in any way. We have patiently awaited the outcome of this effort, and we sincerely regret that it did not succeed. 43. In the light of the outcome of the recent meeting between the Prime Ministers of Greece and Turkey, we are at present in the process of reappraising the situation and considering what should be done next in the pursuit of a peaceful solution. We are, as I have often said in this Assembly, in so far as it depends upon us, committed to a peaceful solution. We do not want war and we do not want bloodshed.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The General Assembly has had the opportunity to discuss and consider all the aspects of this question at its twentieth session, and as a result of its deliberations the Assembly pronounced itself upon the merits of the case in its resolution 2077 (XX) of 18 December 1965. 42. As was reported to the General Assembly last year [1426th meeting, paras. 40-43], an effort was undertaken, on a bilateral basis, between the Governments of Greece and Turkey, with a view to improving the relations between the two countries and facilitating the finding of a solution to the Cyprus problem.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In the part of the Secretary-General's statement which I quoted at the opening of my speech, there was a reference to the question of Cyprus to the effect that no great improvement has been made during the last year. The situation on the island itself has been, I am glad to say, on the whole quiet, without any major incidents. But, again, we cannot take the view that we should learn to live indefinitely with the problem. 41. Our position on the Cyprus problem has been repeatedly stated in this Assembly, and it is fully on record. I do not, therefore, propose to go into the details again.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The Secretary- General, in his concluding observations contained in the introduction to the annual report, states: "I continue to feel that it is within the bounds of possibility, provided certain first steps could be taken, to bring this problem to the conference table." [Ibid., para. 148.] 39. We are convinced that the United States has very little to lose and a great deal to gain if it decides to take the initiative, even if no positive response were to be readily forthcoming from the other side after the first step is unconditionally taken. Many, however, are confident that such an initiative will be followed by other positive steps. This view we should also not ignore. 40.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The United States, while reiterating its genuine willingness to negotiate, takes the view that there should be some concrete evidence of a positive response prior to the cessation of the bombing of North Viet-Nam. A number of other States, friends and allies of the United States among them, believe that there is a very good chance that the road to negotiations may open if the bombing of North Viet-Nam is stopped. Irrespective of whether the cessation of the bombing of North Viet-Nam might by itself pave the way to the conference room, such action seems to be the obvious first step in the process of de-escalation. Someone has to take a really positive initiative, without any qualifications or conditions which would destroy its very essence. The initiative in such circumstances must come from those who are in a better position to take it.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The same lesson must by now have been derived from the steadily worsening situation in Viet-Nam. Shall we go on merely expressing our sympathy for the sufferings of those involved in the conflict, whether it be South or North Viet-Namese or American? Is it really too difficult to make a start in tackling this seemingly intractable problem? There seems to be unanimity that the war must stop, and that for this purpose a start must be made towards de-escalation; there seems to be complete agreement that the battlefield should be replaced by the conference table. There seems to be a general consensus that the Geneva Agreements should constitute the basis upon which to build a peaceful future. Where, therefore, does the difficulty lie in making a start? 38.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“This should be the starting point for a persistent effort, so much lacking in the past, for a satisfactory settlement of the underlying issues, foremost among which is that of the Palestinian Arab refugees—which has been further aggravated as a result of the recent developments. Such an effort must be guided by the principles of the Charter and directed towards securing lasting peace in the area. The lesson we must have derived from the recent war in the Middle East should make us realize that we cannot any more afford to take the attitude of employing time to work on our behalf. This should, in particular, be taken into serious consideration by the great Powers, which bear the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. 37.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Is any Government represented here prepared to accept, in its own case, the thesis that the international community could tolerate and sanction, directly or indirectly, the retention by a State of another State's territory, even if retained temporarily for bargaining purposes? Because if we take the view that a complete withdrawal of the occupying forces to the positions they held before the war of last June should not necessarily take place before an over-all settlement is achieved, it will surely mean that we are neither realistic nor true to the principles which we profess to cherish. We may, in this Assembly, hold different views on the positions taken by the parties to the dispute. But whatever our views on the merits of the problem, we are not entitled to different views on the question of unconditional withdrawal. 36.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Has the problem been approached in the proper manner? Have we learned from our past failures that problems cannot be solved unless we apply to them those principles and criteria which we have ourselves established as the corner-stone of the United Nations and of international relations, and which we all every year fervently uphold in this general debate? I do not suppose that there is anyone in this Hall who does not genuinely wish to see peace prevailing on a lasting basis in that troubled part of the world. I am convinced that we can be true to our principles and at the same time realistic. 35. Would any State be prepared to consider regulating its relations with another State when part of its territory had been occupied, through war, by that other State?”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In my view, the failure of the United Nations over these years to come to grips with the deep-seated and angrily festering problems in that area has to be considered as a major contributing factor to the war of last June." [Ibid., para. 45.] 33. How true this is. And how wrong have proved to be those, if any, who believed that the problems of the Middle East would be solved by themselves, as time went by. But it is not enough simply to take cognizance of the facts of a situation. We must also determine what can and what should be done. My delegation has had the opportunity to state fully our views on the situation in the Middle East in the course of the fifth emergency special session of this Assembly. I do not, therefore, propose to go again into the details, but there are certain basic aspects to which I should like to refer. 34.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In my statement last year before this Assembly [1435th meeting], I ventured to suggest that we would deceive ourselves if we were to believe that the unresolved problems in that area no longer presented a threat to peace. 32. We are all aware of the history and the background of the Middle East crisis. The relevant facts are especially well known to this Assembly. However, we must admit that, despite our long debates over the years, we have not made any effective contribution towards the solution of the underlying problems. The Secretary-General in this respect states: "There has been no enduring, persistent effort in any United Nations organ to find solutions for them.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In addition, the flare-up in the Middle East in June of this year, which was sudden though not surprising, has led to a further deterioration of the international scene. The war in the Middle East has tended to overshadow the situation in Cyprus, which has shown no great improvement during this period." [A/6701/Add.1, para. 1.] 31. Last year the attention of all of us was mainly focused on the situation in Viet-Nam. Without the war in Viet-Nam being any nearer to an end, we are led this year, by the events, to focus our attention also on the situation in the Middle East. The recent war in the Middle East, and the situation which has developed as a result of that war, should lead us irrevocably to conclude that we must not be content to live with the problems.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The current international situation has been very aptly and accurately presented by the Secretary-General in the introduction to his annual report. At the beginning he states: "During the period under review the international political situation has not only not improved; it has in fact deteriorated considerably. It was only recently that I noted how the war in Viet-Nam has been progressively intensified during the last two and half years, how the number of men and the amount of war material involved in the actual fighting have immensely increased, how the savagery of the war has steadily escalated, and the casualties on the part of all parties involved in the fighting have reached frightening proportions.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“President, will prove, I am confident, to be most useful in our great task which lies ahead, and it is in this spirit that I should like to join with all the other colleagues who have preceded me to this rostrum in expressing our satisfaction at your election to the Presidency of the General Assembly. The assumption of this high office by you at this present juncture may well prove to be not so coincidental—not only because of your own personality, but also because of the contribution which your country is in a position to make in our concerted effort. Before I proceed any further I should also like to pay tribute to your predecessor, the representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Pazhwak, for the exemplary way in which he discharged his heavy duties in most difficult and delicate circumstances. 30.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Let us not hesitate, therefore, to express the same hope which we express every year, and let this renewed expression of hope be accompanied by a new determined effort to break through the barriers of the perilous stagnation. For one must, by now, have come to realize the imperative need to solve the problems and not merely to be content with living with them. It has been said that time is the great healer, but let us face it that it is not always so. 29. I do, therefore, express the hope, which is so obviously shared by everyone in this Assembly, that we shall be able this year to go forward and make effective progress. Your experience and knowledge, Mr.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“It is indeed obvious that the frustration and the disappointment which marked our debates last year have, in fact, this year reached an agonizing degree. 28. We should not, however, allow our frustration and our disappointment to destroy the possibilities for a new and more vigorous drive in the pursuit of our goal, whatever the difficulties and the shortcomings, mostly due to our collective failures of the past. On the contrary, our frustration and our disappointment should make us, at long last, realize that time is not on our side. We must try, wherever we have failed to try or not tried enough, to fulfil our collective and individual obligations.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Last year all of us, in our own different ways, made no secret of our disappointment and our frustration at our collective inability to make any substantial progress towards solving the many serious problems which undermine and jeopardize international peace and security. And we all entertained the hope that some important progress would be made in our common effort to eliminate those sources of danger, and thus promote the cause of peace. But that hope has not been realized. There have been, true, some fruitful efforts in certain fields which deserve our praise, and in particular in the field of disarmament; but whatever the significance of those achievements, it is easily overshadowed by the considerable deterioration of the over-all international situation.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“26. Although this general debate may appear to be of a somewhat academic nature, in that whatever we almost unanimously declare every year we seldom see implemented in practice, I fully share the view, already expressed, that this does not diminish in any way the usefulness of our deliberations. The fact that in many important respects nothing, or very little, has been achieved does not mean that we should not once again state our views, register our apprehension of the existing dangers, and reiterate our convictions regarding the international situation and the various issues, general or specific, which are before us. 27.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Let us all make a determined effort to enable a dedicated servant of peace to continue discharging his duties effectively for the benefit of mankind.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“His ability, his knowledge, his experience, his patience, his objectivity, his faith and his dedication to the purposes and ideals of the United Nations, and above all his absolute and universally acknowledged honesty, are more than adequate reasons, in my submission, for him to retain the post of Secretary-General — and in particular at this most difficult time for humanity. The United Nations and the world cannot afford to lose his services. In appealing to him to continue to offer his services as Secretary-General, an appeal which has been unanimous-a most remarkable experience in history, which I am sure has made him feel that he belongs to the world-we must, at the same time and in turn, facilitate his task and assist him to fulfil his great mission. In that, we all have a duty to perform, and in particular the great Powers.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Instead of undermining the authority of the United Nations, whether it is in connexion with the implementation of the Declaration on colonialism, or in connexion with the reduction of the efficiency and role of the United Nations in the field of peace-keeping, we must reconsider our attitude, and this time we must really make a determined effort to strengthen our own instrument of peace, our own instrument of justice, freedom and equality. 62. It is, I believe, appropriate in that connexion, and in conclusion, to express the view that the Secretary-General of the United Nations U Thant, should remain in his post; we sincerely hope that he will find it possible to do so. U Thant has proved to be a great Secretary-General.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“But that conclusion must lead us unavoidably to another conclusion and to an imperative necessity, which is to utilize and strengthen the United Nations-strengthen it to achieve its purposes, which are our purposes; to make sure that the same mistakes and the same unfortunate developments that led to the collapse of the League of Nations and those which followed that event will not be repeated. Mankind cannot afford failure a second time, and the second time may be the last one. That is not an exaggeration - it is reality, and we should not try to hide from reality and the truth.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We are, no doubt, at the end of this debate, going to reach the same lamentable conclusion: that in spite of our academic discussions and our declarations and our almost unanimous agreement on what international relations should be based upon - whether it be termed equality, whether it be termed non-interference and non-intervention, whether it be termed peaceful coexistence, whether it be termed tolerance and co-operation, political and economic-we have not succeeded, and we must not hesitate to admit it.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“The argument that some of the parties involved are not represented in the United Nations may be put forward as a reason for not having this question as a special item on the agenda or for not raising it in the Security Council; but I am confident that the Secretary-General, not only because of the position he holds but in particular because of the great international stature he possesses, would be in a position to assist positively. We must all agree that anything and everything is worth trying. There must be an end to this war. 61. We may be disheartened and discouraged at finding ourselves not any nearer to achieving our objectives, and indeed in certain respects farther away.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Any such move by the United States no doubt would be regarded by some as a gesture of statesmanship, by others as a concession, by others as a retreat under pressure, by others as a logical development, but they all would welcome it. Such a first step would, I hope, create the necessary conditions for the Secretary-General to pursue further his peace-making initiatives, in the name of peace and in the name of humanity.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We shall get nowhere if each one of the parties involved waits for the other to take the initiative. One has to take courageously the first step in the right direction. I am quite convinced that a new situation would arise if the United States, which has manifested its wish for pacification, as reaffirmed most recently by Ambassador Goldberg, were to stop the bombing of North Viet-Nam, without any conditions or limitations and while this session of the General Assembly is in progress. From the reaction to such a step it would be clear to everybody what might or should be done next. There should be a start- and we feel that the most powerful must pave the way.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We do not lose sight of the fact that wider issues of power politics are involved, as well as perhaps questions of prestige, but none of these or any other lessons are sufficient to justify the continuation of the bloodshed that might well lead to a wider conflict, the consequences of which most of us here would simply refuse to contemplate. 60. There have been many commendable efforts and many initiatives to remedy the situation. In that respect, I should like to praise in particular the most constructive and realistic approach to that problem by the Secretary-General. I believe that the Secretary-General's three points provide the way out from the present tragedy: the ending of the bombing of North Viet-Nam, de-escalation of fighting, negotiations with the participation of all, including the Viet-Cong.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We have reached the stage at which no useful purpose is served by arguing who is to blame in the war in Viet-Nam. The still greater explosion that may develop out of that situation, as well as the continuous suffering and loss of life, which day by day increases, have reduced the question of who is to blame to a matter of secondary importance. What the objective of all should be is how and how soon the war can end. If, for historical reasons, or any other reasons, it may be at all necessary to apportion blame, that we can all do later and indeed we shall have ample time to do that only if the war does not further escalate but instead comes to a speedy end.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“That is perhaps even more true of today, when a full-fledged war is raging in Viet-Nam in which some of the great Powers are directly or indirectly involved. The situation in Viet-Nam is clearly the most serious since the end of the Second World War. It is a situation terrible in itself, even if there were no dangers of further escalation which unmistakably do exist. The extreme gravity of the situation as we witness it makes it our imperative duty to consider as a matter of urgency what steps should be taken in order to prevent what might turn out to be a major catastrophe. It is indeed tragic to find ourselves confronted with a situation in which we must strive to stop actual war, instead of pursuing our efforts to secure conditions of permanent peace. 59.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Even more disappointing is the fact that, although there seems to be complete agreement on the necessity for a non-proliferation treaty, an agreement on that issue has not been possible and the negotiators are still in search of a formula. 57. In my humble submission, the failure to make any progress in the field of disarmament reflects the realities of the present international situation. What has always lain at the root of that problem is the lack of trust and confidence concerning the intentions of the one towards the other in the big and dangerous game of power politics, which the small nations have to watch patiently, and most of the time helplessly, in an agony of apprehension. 58.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“None of the great Powers individually have to gain or to lose, except that they all collectively have something to gain in so far as peace is concerned, an area in which, under the United Nations Charter, they bear a special responsibility. 56. The deterioration in the international situation is in my view also marked by the fact that no progress has been made in the field of disarmament and nuclear testing. Despite the various efforts in the United Nations and at Geneva, complete disarmament remains an ever-elusive goal. Instead, we witness an increase in the stockpiles of nuclear weapons, and whilst the Moscow test ban treaty, which has been the main positive achievement in this respect, has been observed by those Powers who have signed it, it has not yet been possible to reach an agreement to ban underground tests.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We share the Secretary-General's opinion that, in view of the significant role that those operations play in maintaining peace in sensitive parts of the globe, a more determined effort should be made to tackle effectively both the constitutional and the financial aspects of such operations. No doubt there are questions of principle involved which one cannot ignore or underestimate, but on the other hand, is it beyond the ability of statesmen if they really believe in the role of the United Nations in that respect to reach an understanding? After all, the purpose of those operations is not to assist any one of the power blocs in gaining advantages at the expense of the other.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Should it fail, however, other initiatives will have to be considered in conformity, always, with the Charter and in the light of resolution 2077 (XX), adopted by the General Assembly on 18 December 1965. In the meantime, and until the solution is reached, there seems to be the necessity for the United Nations presence in Cyprus to continue. I shall not dwell on that because that specific issue will be taken up by the Security Council in due course. 55. With reference now to the question of peace-keeping operations in general, we find ourselves in the disappointing position of having to note that no progress has been made. That problem, which almost wrecked the United Nations, must be solved without much further delay.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Our basic position remains unchanged, namely, that the future of Cyprus must be determined in accordance with the wishes of its people. In our desire to further all efforts towards a solution, we have raised no objections indeed we have consented to the confidential talks which were undertaken a few months ago between the Governments of Greece and Turkey. If, as a result of this dialogue, tension in the Eastern Mediterranean is further reduced and if a solution to the problem of Cyprus, in accordance with the Charter and acceptable to the people of Cyprus, is facilitated, then such a result will be warmly welcomed by my Government. It is our earnest hope that this effort may succeed.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Since the last session, the situation in Cyprus has been on the whole quiet, despite occasional incidents, with which this is neither the appropriate place nor time to deal. My Government, in co-operation with the United Nations Peace-keeping force and 1 should like in this connexion to express once again our sincere appreciation to all those connected with its direction, composition and financing has been doing its utmost to reduce tension and to bring about as far as possible a return to normality. 54. Our views on the solution of the problem of Cyprus are well known to all. Our positive attitude towards all the efforts by the United Nations, both in regard to the peace-keeping as well as to the mediation, are again well known and need no further elaboration.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“The potentially most dangerous problem of Germany and that of the other divided nations have still to be solved. 52. There are indeed many other areas of crisis and uneasiness. Of these, the problem of Cyprus naturally looms largest in our minds. It is not my intention to deal at any length with the question of Cyprus in the course of my present statement. This question is not on the agenda of this session, since the General Assembly had the opportunity at last year’s session to discuss fully and exhaustively its various aspects and, after proper consideration, to adopt a resolution [2077 (XX)] which is in conformity with the principles of the Charter and in accordance with the ideals for which the United Nations stands. 53.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“It is also true that the present relations between India and Pakistan have relatively improved since last year, and most notably since the Tashkent Declaration of 10 January 1966, which constitutes a very reasonable basis upon which these relations could be further improved. Nevertheless, the differences of view still remain with regard to the problems artificially created by the colonialist policy of “divide and rule”, problems which should never have arisen. 51. The problem of the Palestinian Arabs has made no perceptible progress, and indeed the situation is far from satisfactory. This question, which has both humanitarian and political aspects, has yet to be solved and we would deceive ourselves if we were to believe that it no longer presents a threat to peace.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“They still constitute sources of anomaly, dispute and danger. 49. The one bright spot, perhaps, is presented in the improvement in the relations between Malaysia and Indonesia, as a result of the agreement recently reached between the two countries, which, we all hope, will open a new and promising era in their relations. We very much welcome this development, and I take this opportunity to say how happy we are to note that Indonesia has decided to resume co-operation with the United Nations and that its delegation has reoccupied its rightful seat in this Assembly. 50.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Yet, despite all these efforts, and despite the fact that we are now well advanced in what was designated as the United Nations Development Decade, we again have to acknowledge that the inequality between the rich and the poor nations not only is not reduced, but by and large is further increased, and with it the dangers to the maintenance of peace. Exploitation is still a method that is being used at the expense of the poor and for the benefit of the rich. Economic subjugation and oppression is still a prominent feature in international relations. 48. When we turn to review the many political problems which becloud the international horizon, we again have to acknowledge that, while some are in a less acute state than before, they are still menacingly outstanding and that no basic solutions to them have been found.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We must also express our appreciation for the manner in which the United Nations Development Programme is carrying out substantial and diverse technical assistance projects in developing countries and we trust that its range of activities will increase; indeed, we strongly believe that multilateral assistance given through the United Nations is the most appropriate type of aid to developing countries. 47. These are not the only efforts that have been made to improve the international situation in so far as economic and social development is concerned.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“In this field also, no doubt, many commendable efforts have been made, in particular within the framework of the United Nations, with a view to bridging or at least reducing the gap which lies between the developed and the developing countries. We all appreciate this intensified effort which has found expression in the launching of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and in the forthcoming establishment of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research and the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development are two further manifestations of these constructive and useful efforts.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“But in welcoming these new States we should at the same time remember that other Territories, less fortunate, are in need of our active and effective assistance if they are to take their scats amongst us in the United Nations. On each of the colonial problems still existing, we must make up our minds that we must consider and take practical steps in each case. We must utilize fully the existing machinery of the United Nations. We must pursue our objectives with resoluteness and not merely state them. 46. The political inequality as expressed in the various forms of colonialism, imperialism and foreign domination is not the only cause which is responsible for the danger to peace which today exists in the world. Economic and social equality and justice are far from being achieved.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“We are long past the stage of arguing and debating the merits of these issues, and by merely using high-sounding words and adopting well-meaning resolutions, without taking practical steps, we do not, in my humble view, serve effectively the purpose which we have the duty to realize. 45. It always gives us great pleasure to welcome to the United Nations newly independent States which have recently acquired their freedom, and indeed we have had the happy occasion to do so, this year, with Guyana. It is with the same pleasure that we look forward to welcoming later in this session three more new States, namely, Botswana, Lesotho and Barbados.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“Mozambique, so-called Portuguese Guinea our attention since our last meeting has been rightly focused as a result of the intervening developments, on the questions of Southern Rhodesia and South West Africa. In both of these cases, colonialism has become doubly obnoxious through its combination with racism. 44. All colonial problems present a challenge to the United Nations, but in particular the issues of Southern Rhodesia and South West Africa constitute at this very moment, in my submission, cases in regard to which the United Nations can either succeed or fail. As I pointed out the other day, speaking on the question of South West Africa in this Assembly [1431st meeting], the United Nations must act.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)
“The liberation of a number of colonial territories and the pace of the process of decolonization over the past few years should have increased our optimism that colonialism would soon come to an end. But, while many Non-Self-Governing Territories have been liberated, the progress towards the full implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples has not been sufficient, and we still find ourselves today confronted with some of the most difficult and potentially dangerous colonial problems. Whilst we should not lose sight of, or tend to forget, the still pending issue of the liberation of territories such as those under Portuguese administration Angola.”
1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)