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1976-09-24

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1985-09-24

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1. “Peaceful co-operation for mutual benefit is an objective for which there is growing commitment. In Europe, the Conference on Security and Co-operation has had a sensible effect on the relationship between the States and peoples. 124. In Asia, the endeavor to achieve greater security has increased in strength due to the successful liberation struggle of the peoples, above all those of IndoChina. Further strongholds of colonialism collapsed during the last year. The people of Angola have liberated themselves. The struggle for equitable international economic relations is unfolding very dynamically. 125. At the same time, there remain many problems to be solved. The arms race is jeopardizing detente. Serious and armed conflicts are threatening security and peace. In southern Africa, colonialist and racist oppression is raging.”

   1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)

2. “Mr. President, please accept my congratulations on your election to your responsible office. We see your mandate also as recognition of Sri Lanka's role in the United Nations and in the group of non-aligned countries. Your country received great acknowledgment recently as host to the Fifth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, whose constructive activity we value. 121. I also wish to extend best wishes and words of appreciation to Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim for his successful and untiring work. 122. We cordially welcome the Republic of Seychelles as a newly admitted member of the United Nations. 123. The German Democratic Republic notes with satisfaction that political detente continues gaining momentum as the decisive trend in international affairs.”

   1976-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 31 (1976)