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first: 1958-09-24
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“There is, however, only one way by which to reach our goal and that is by determined and patient efforts in recognition of the fact that basically the vital interests of all peoples are Identical.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“We are encouraged by the large contributions offered to the Secretary-General's Trust Fund for population activities. Population control furthermore is an increasingly important element in Danish bilateral development programmes. 101. Experience gained during the present development decade underscores the need for thorough and early planning for the next development decade. The Danish Parliament has recently adopted a plan according to which Denmark in a few years will reach the 1 percent target established by the United Nations. 102. In 1945 the United Nations took upon itself the task of creating a new world order based upon the rule of law, peace and justice and respect for fundamental human rights. It could only be expected that progress towards realizing a task of such magnitude would be slow, painful and exposed to set-backs.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The Danish Government will continue to support the work of the United Nations and the specialized agencies in the field of economic and social development. The second session of the Conference on Trade and Development to be held In New Delhi In 1968 offers an opportunity for concerted practical act ion by the world community. We share the opinion of the Secretary-General of UNCTAD that the conference should concentrate on those questions which hold prospect of agreement and where concrete results appear to be within reach. 100. All member countries of the United Nations must participate in vigorous action to combat the hunger which threatens many parts of the world. However, there is a parallel need to control the increase of the world population.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“We are also of the opinion that specific proposals for a solution must be practicable and that resolutions about sanctions will be of no use as long as the major trading partners of South Africa will not implement them. 98. To sum up my views on southern Africa let me say this. The situation is a potential threat to international peace and security, also because In certain circumstances it could be used as a pawn in a wider political context. Furthermore it is a permanent threat to the unity in this Assembly, which is called upon to deal with so many difficult problems and to work for so many high goals, We should all keep this in mind, particularly those countries whose attitude in the last resort will decide the outcome. 99.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“When adequate information is at hand Denmark will be prepared to support a move in the Security Council to extend and tighten up the sanctions. 96. The key to a durable solution of the problems in the southern part of Africa lies in South Africa. Denmark has repeatedly supported the resolutions by which the General Assembly has drawn the attention of the Security Council to the fact that the situation in South Africa constitutes a threat to international peace and security, that action under Chapter VII of the Charter is essential in order to solve the problem of apartheid, and that universally applied mandatory economic sanctions are the only means of achieving a peaceful solution. 97. It is still the position of the Danish Government that the Security Council alone is competent to initiate action under Chapter VII of the Charter.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In our opinion unity and solidarity are absolutely necessary if real pressure is to be brought to bear upon South Africa. 95. In December of last year the Security Council determined [resolution 232 (1966)] that the situation in Southern Rhodesia constituted a threat to international peace and security. To bring down the illegal regime in Salisbury the Council decided for the first time to invoke mandatory sanctions under the Charter. It is a matter for regret that certain Governments have declared that they are not prepared to participate in the sanctions. It is also regrettable that there is reason to suspect that the legislation and practices in certain other countries are not efficient enough to prevent individuals and companies from breaking the embargo.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“We hope that Member States which have not yet offered voluntary contributions will do so now, and especially the major Powers whose wishes were met in connexion with the understanding of September 1965. 94. In the southern part of Africa the problem is how to avert the dangers which threaten international peace and security. As to Southwest Africa the Danish Government supported the resolution of the twenty-first General Assembly by which the Mandate of South Africa over South West Africa was terminated [2145 (XXI)]. It has caused us great concern that the broad agreement of the twenty-first General Assembly did not pass the test to which it was put during the fifth special session, when general principles were, to he spelt out in more concrete and practical terms.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“With regard to the question of the representation of China, it remains the position of the Danish Government that only the People's Republic of China is entitled to represent China in the United Nations. 92. The Danish Government attaches great importance to the peace-keeping activities of the United Nations. The possibilities of the United Nations in this field must be preserved and developed. However, we must not try to force through any apparent progress that is inconsistent with the political realities. 93. We have noted that a number of Member States — even some which have pledged to do so — have not yet made voluntary contributions to cover the deficit of the Organization.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The problems relating to a comprehensive test ban seem ripe for a solution now that technological progress is narrowing the scope of disagreement with respect to detection and verification. 90. There are other important problems in the armaments field. The Danish Government believes that an international agreement to limit the trade in conventional weapons would be highly beneficial. This goal cannot be reached in the near future, but a useful first step might be an agreement to exchange information through a United Nations organ on the international trade of conventional weapons. To this end the Secretary-General could make inquiries with all Member States and report their views to the twenty-third session of the General Assembly. 91.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“We welcome the progress achieved in Geneva through the tabling by the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics of identical texts of a treaty on non-proliferation. This has brought us much closer to a ban on the spread of nuclear weapons. 89. The Danish Government considers a treaty on non-proliferation to be of immense value in itself. Certain countries have voiced concern about one aspect or another of such a treaty. Even if we understand these concerns, non-proliferation is in our view a question of the survival of mankind, and the very conclusion of such a treaty must therefore take precedence over all other considerations. I therefore appeal to all countries, nuclear and non-nuclear alike, to sign the treaty when a text has been agreed upon.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“We fully realize that the Viet-Namese people prefer to solve their own problems, and we also recognize the fact that we cannot heal all the wounds of the war. But it is an important international obligation to help remedy the damage of war, in order to alleviate the sufferings of the Viet-Namese people and create the conditions for stability in the area. 87. The Danish Government is ready to contribute to such endeavours. To this end we have initiated studies of local needs, and we have entered into cooperation with other Nordic countries. We hope that other countries, too, are giving thought to this question and will be prepared to join in international efforts in this matter. 88. I shall now turn to the question of disarmament.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“I wish to reiterate the position of the Danish Government, We believe that the conflict in Viet-Nam can be solved by political means only, that only negotiation can lead to durable peace in South-East Asia and safeguard the rights of the Vietnamese people. But without concessions there will be no solutions, and an initial move towards negotiations would be a halt in the bombing of North Viet-Nam followed by a reduction in the military activities by both sides. Participation in the negotiations must include all those involved in the conflict. 86. In spite of the dark circumstances it is not too early to consider what could be done to assist the sorely tried Viet-Namese people in rebuilding their country when the war is over.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In this respect the Danish Government agrees with the Secretary-General that it. would be most helpful if he could receive appropriate authorization for the designation of a special representative to the Middle East. And we certainly also agree that such an appointee could serve as a sifter and harmonizer of ideas in the area. 84. The darkest aspect of the international situation is still the war in Viet-Nam. In my country public opinion looks upon developments there with ever growing concern.. It is tragic that a political solution to this conflict is not in sight in spite of the general wish that the war should be ended as soon as possible within the framework and on the basis of the Geneva Agreements of 1954. 85.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In compliance with this solemn obligation they should seek a solution in accordance with the provisions of Article 33 of the United Nations Charter. In any case the best way for the parties to achieve real influence on such arrangements as are necessary for establishing normal conditions in the Middle East is to take an active part in making them. 83. The views of the Danish Government are based upon the following principles which we consider equally valid: first, territorial gains should not be based upon military action; second, all Member States have a fundamental right to peaceful existence and, third, the Security Council is the United Nations organ which carries the main responsibility for the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive solution to outstanding problems.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Israeli troops are still maintaining the positions they had reached when the cease-fire was established, and the Arab States have shown no readiness to recognize Israel's right to peace and existence. The Suez Canal is closed to all shipping, and nobody knows when it will he reopened. Thousands of new refugees are now suffering the same fate that others have known for so many years. In this situation it is a matter of course that the United Nations should seek solutions to these most burning questions; and what applies to the membership in general certainly applies to the great Powers in particular. But the parties to the conflict must themselves contribute to a solution. As Members of the United Nations they have pledged themselves to practise tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The important role of the United Nations in the Middle East is obvious. One of the starting points of the latest flare-up was a serious curtailment of the physical possibilities of the United Nations to exercise a moderating influence in that area. And when the fragile truce collapsed, when the weapons spoke their ominous language, and an entire world watched developments in fear of their frightful implications, all efforts to bring an end to hostilities were concentrated in the United Nations. Those efforts were successful in so far as a cease-fire was achieved within a few days of the outbreak of hostilities — indeed, a major achievement. 82. Unfortunately, the developments in the Middle East since then do not justify much optimism. There has been no substantial progress towards a solution of the underlying political problems.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“80. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate you on your election to the Chair of the General Assembly at its twenty-second session. The constructive role which you have played as the representative of Romania in international affairs is well known to us all. Your high qualities as Foreign Minister and, indeed, as a statesman are a guarantee for the good conduct of the affairs of this General Assembly. I also wish to welcome you as the first representative from Eastern Europe to hold this high office. Your election is a sign of one of the most positive trends in today's international situation, the relaxation of tension between East and West. 81. Since the General Assembly last met in regular session the world has seen one of the most serious international crises in many years, the war in the Middle East in the month of June.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“May I avail myself of this opportunity to add a few words on a special occasion. Yesterday we unanimously adopted a new African Member State, Sierra Leone. On behalf of the following countries — Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, /Spain, Sweden and my own country, Denmark — it is my privilege to extend a most heartfelt welcome to the Government and people of our new Member State, Sierra Leone, which has justly taken its seat as Member State number one hundred. 125. It seems to me a happy omen that the United Nations is thus progressing towards our goal of complete universality.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“As my colleague, the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Lord Home, so clearly and convincingly argued in his remarkable speech yesterday, there can be no doubt that it would seriously endanger the viability and effectiveness of this young world Organization if the so-called "troika" system were accepted in> the form suggested by the Soviet Union. 122. The application of this principle would have a disastrous effect on our hopes and expectations in the United Nations as an effective tool for the preservation of peace and betterment of conditions of living for all regardless of differing ideologies and political groupings. 123. I hope that this General Assembly will very soon be able to solve this problem which may become most decisive for the future existence and possibilities of the United Nations. 124.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It is vital, therefore, that a decision be taken as a matter of great urgency to provide the Organization with an executive head pending action by the Council in fulfilment of its duty as envisaged by the Charter. 120. The unperturbed functioning of the Secretariat is indispensable to our work. We must see to it that we continue to keep its machinery in good order. The need for administrative efficiency is, in my view, a decisive consideration. The Government of Denmark urges that an agreement on this vital issue be reached as expeditiously as possible. 121.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The natural thing to do for a strong and united world Organization would have been that the Security Council, without delay, performed its function under Article 97 of the Charter by proposing a new Secretary-General to be appointed by the Assembly. 118. When last the United Nations changed Secretary-Generals, rather a long time elapsed — half a year or more — before agreement was reached on Dag Hammarskjold as Trygve Lie's successor. We all know that today it would be even more difficult and, for a variety of reasons, probably will require still more time, to obtain Security Council clearance. 119. The United Nations is today besieged by serious problems the solution of which cannot suffer delay without the risk of jeopardizing progress already made in the interest of peace.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It is in our common interest to ensure that neither the European Economic Community nor the new Organisation of Economic Co-operation and development [OECD] becomes a closed club of the rich and highly industrialized countries, but that they, on the contrary, become active instruments of a far-sighted and open global policy allowing trade and prosperity to grow in all parts of the world. In the same spirit we/ Welcome such regional arrangements as are beginning to take form in the Americas, Africa and Asia. 116. The loss of Dag Hammarskjold has precipitated a problem that would otherwise not have cspme up for solution until late 1962, namely the election of his successor. 117.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“If this balance fails, all our endeavours will have been in vain, in so far as we did not achieve the improvement of living conditions which we jointly tried to provide for. 114. More essential than aid is trade. It is our belief that regional trade co-operation, based on liberal and outward looking principles, further global expansion of trade and, in consequence, the new countries' sale of raw materials as well as industrial goods. Intentional endeavours in this direction should be a characteristic feature of the new market associations. 115.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“In this way there will — without creating new machinery — come into existence a United Nations Capital Development Fund, and the most articulate and persistent wish of all developing countries will thus be met. In case such a solution meets with general approval, Denmark will consider an even further increase in its contributions to the United Nations Special Fund. 112. I am convinced that the developing countries realize that economic as well as political independence can only be achieved as a result of their own efforts. 113. Only effective national planning, based on full knowledge of all relevant facts, can establish the optimum balance between a growing population on one hand, and on the other, a corresponding, or preferably even more rapidly growing, economic capacity.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The normal Danish share of this amount would be a little short of $1 million. I hope that at the forthcoming Pledging Conference my Government will be able to pledge three times that amount. 111. We realize, however, and understand full well that the aspirations of the developing countries are to see established — in addition to the existing organizations — a United Nations Capital Development Fund — as adumbrated in resolution 1521 (XV). We hope that an agreement for intergovernmental control and for voting likely to inspire the confidence of all participants in such a Fund can be reached. On this basis it will, in accordance with the existing statutes of the United Nations Special Fund, be possible to change its terms of reference so as to broaden its activity to allow capital investment in infrastructure.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“For several years the Danish people and Government have shown the greatest interest in the question of assisting the less developed countries through the United Nations. In fact, my Government is being urged to augment further its contribution by an ever increasing number of Danish institutions and private individuals as well as by political parties in and out of Government. Denmark has from the very beginning participated in the constructive work of the existing organizations providing capital assistance such as the International Bank and the International Development Association. 110. Last year we were co-sponsor of a resolution urging that contributions to the Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance and the United Nations Special Fund be increased to a total of $150 million.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“My Government has noted with satisfaction that the question of China's representation has been placed on our agenda this year. 107. At the meeting the Nordic Foreign Ministers unanimously emphasized the desirability of reaching a solution on the question of tb.3 representation of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations. I believe that the admission of the Beijing Government may open up new possibilities of contacts and negotiations. No system of disarmament will be viable or of any great political long-term value if the Government of the People's Republic of China is not drawn into the work of the United Nations and committed, like all the rest of us, to the principles of the Charter. 108. Now I turn to economic problems and in particular to the question of how to assist the less developed nations. 109.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The immediate result of the resumption of tests in the atmosphere of the earth has been a sharp increase in radioactive fall-out in wide areas of the globe. We do not yet know enough to measure the danger which the increase in radioactive fall-out presents to humanity. 104. We are facing an unknown risk to human life and well being, and further nuclear tests in the atmosphere are bound to increase this danger. 105. In line with the appeal of the Nordic Foreign Ministers at their meeting in Copenhagen in early September, my Government urges all the nuclear Powers of East and West to come to an early agreement on the halting of tests of nuclear weapons. This Assembly will, I am confident, see it as a mandatory task to work for the attainment of this objective. 106.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“When we met here a year ago, it was in the earnest hope that the Geneva talks about discontinuance of nuclear tests would result in a treaty signifying .the first step toward relaxation of international tensions and thus prepare the soil for further disarmament measures. The Geneva talks went on for almost four years, and detailed and painstaking negotiations had brought about such a measure of agreement among the three major Powers that the failure to reach complete agreement on a test ban is hard to understand. 102. With deep concern and regret we have in the past few weeks witnessed the resumption by the Soviet Union of nuclear tests in the atmosphere, which in turn has led the United States to take up underground tests. 103.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“We feel that an international team carrying out inspection of limited areas on a reciprocal basis would have favourable opportunities of gaining practical experience which would be of value in the planning of a more comprehensive inspection system. And let me add in this connexion that Denmark would be ready, within the range of our possibilities, to make available technical, scientific and military equipment and personnel for the implementation of any programme that may be mutually accepted as a suitable partial disarmament measure. 100. I wish to conclude my remarks on disarmament with a few observations on the question of the testing of nuclear weapons. 101.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The Danish Government feels that such expert assistance might make disarmament negotiations, if resumed, more realistic than they have been hitherto. 99. As long as agreement on a comprehensive disarmament plan has not been achieved among the most important military Powers, the smaller States have a responsibility of their own to consider in what way they might promote the common cause. During the fifteenth General Assembly Denmark declared itself ready to consider opening the territory of Greenland for inspection as part of a multilaterally balanced inspection arrangement. This offer still stands.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The main reason why negotiations on disarmament have so far been unsuccessful is fear that, while progressing from one stage of disarmament to the next stage, we would run the risk of upsetting the balance of power which is the actual upholder of peace in the present-day world, II; should be possible, however, to devise a disarmament plan whereby both parties feel convinced that transition from one stage of disarmament to the next would cause no shift in the balance of power. That would require detailed preparations on the expert level. It should be left to experts to give detailed and controllable directions as to how the balance of power can be maintained throughout the period of disarmament.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It is true that the time is more than ripe for going beyond agreement in principle to reach agreement on actual plans. 96. Against the background of the joint statement and of President Kennedy's new, constructive disarmament programme, I see a glimpse of hope for the resumption of comprehensive talks. 97. My Government feels strongly that it is an overriding responsibility of this Assembly to bridge the gap on views as to how disarmament negotiations should be implemented. 98.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“After a deadlock of more than one year in the disarmament negotiations, new possibilities seem to emerge. 94. We welcome the "Joint Statement of Agreed Principles for Disarmament Negotiations" [A/4879] which was issued on 20 September 1961 by the Permanent Representatives of the United States and the Soviet Union to the United Nations. This statement expresses agreement, in principle, on the necessary elements for realistic disarmament, including the establishment of a United Nations Peace Force. 95. The new proposal made by President Kennedy on Monday to resume promptly disarmament negotiations and to continue without interruption until an entire programme for complete and general disarmament has been achieved, is a further, and highly important, step.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“If negotiations between the four Powers are successful, we would welcome arrangements placing the resulting agreement under the auspices of the United Nations. Thought should also be given to the possibility of moving the seat of one of the United Nations bodies to Berlin. It might have useful psychological effects if the world Organization were present in Berlin, sharing the same atmosphere as its citizens, and if Berlin, instead of being a point of tension, could become a centre of constructive international co-operation. 92, In the years since the Second World War nothing has preoccupied the peoples of the world more than the efforts to abolish war. And more than ever are the peoples of our burdened globe today looking to this Assembly in the hope that it may succeed in making a significant contribution towards disarmament. 93.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“spirit of the United Nations Charter would be in accordance with our common ideals, and also in the true interest of the parties concerned. 89. The tense situation in Berlin has been in the foreground of our minds for months. We have lived through moments of fear that miscalculation or a mistake about the intentions of the other party could mean disaster. Fortunately, there are now signs that the way is opening up for new negotiations among the Powers directly responsible. 90. We share the belief, expressed here by the President of the United States, Mr. Kennedy, that no peaceful agreement is possible which protects the freedom of West Berlin and allied presence and access, while recognizing the historic and legitimate interests of others in assuring European security" [1013th plenary meeting]. 31.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It is a cause of regret that the Government of the Republic of South Africa, by maintaining and expanding its policy of apartheid, has isolated itself from a universal trend. History shows that privileges of a small minority cannot in the long run be upheld. With regard to the mandated territory of South West Africa, the Government of South Africa has a direct responsibility to the United Nations for its administration. We deplore its refusal to co-operate with the United Naiions, more particularly with the South West Africa Committee, which was denied access to the mandated territory during its recent journey to Africa. 88. Among the African problems the situation in Angola also gives rise to grave concern. Here again it seems to us that reforms based on the letter and.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It has once been said that the United Nations is the shield of the small nations, the peaceful forum for embattling great Powers, and the conscience of mankind, The new African nations must take great stakes in the continued strength of the United Nations. 86. On our agenda are important problems relating to Africa. Tragedy came to the United Nations last week in Dag Hammarskjold's last attempt to solve the problems of independence and integration of the Congolese people. The Danish Government has noted with satisfaction the reconvening of the Congolese Parliament and the establishment of a central Government backed by wide segments of the Congolese people. May the endeavours of our late Secretary-General to foster a united Congo under a central Government be continued and crowned with success. 87.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“I wish to extend to the President my heartfelt congratulations on his election as President of the General Assembly. We are very happy indeed to see him as the first African representative to preside over this world assembly of nations. His election is an impressive recognition of his outstanding personality as well as of the rapidly growing importance to our Organization of the new African nations. 84. Over the last couple of years Africa ha s been the focus of world affairs. Most of Africa's peoples have attained independence within a shorter period of time than even foresighted men would have dared to predict only ten years age. We welcome and support this truly progressive course of events. 85. A large share of the credit for the achievements made in Africa goes to the work of the United Nations.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“In Denmark we feel that in several parts of the world conditions leave much to be desired in this respect. We think that nowhere should one race be allowed to discriminate against another race. 36. In conclusion, I should like to express the confidence of the Danish Government in the Secretary-General, who has so admirably shown himself ready, whenever circumstances so required, to devote his personal insight and efforts to the cause of peace. In our opinion, the Secretary-General’s quiet diplomacy has had considerable success.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“I have in mind not only the differences between the Western world and the Communist world, differences which personal contacts between statesmen might help to reduce. I am thinking also of the strong national movements which we are seeing developing all over the globe and perhaps particularly in Africa and Asia. I wish to say that in Denmark we respect these movements as long as their goals are promoted by peaceful means and by methods which do not violate human rights. It is our wish that these movements, in natural co-operation with the nations, and especially with those who have old relations with the regions of the world where these movements are taking place, may create better conditions of living and greater freedom for their peoples. 35. It is unfortunate that racial strife and prejudice are not everywhere a thing of the past.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“I also have in mind the almost inconceivable progress in regard to the conquest by man of outer space. Achievements in this field are impressive. But we could hardly witness the advance of science and technology in these spheres without a feeling that these very brilliant results might be misused for military purposes. They could thus, in the same way as the knowledge of nuclear fission, become a threat to mankind. There is a growing need for political decisions which could control and remove this threat. The huge scientific and technical forces which are now diverted to military purposes should be directed exclusively to efforts serving the cause of peace and the well-being of people everywhere. 34. But strong forces are in motion also in the political field.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“I also wish to appeal to many of the greater nations represented here to remember the special consideration which for many reasons should be given to nations or territories situated under such conditions that a population could simply not maintain a reasonable standard of living without the resources of the sea. 33. Although there are certain rays of light in the international situation, it is still premature to take an optimistic view. In many fields, strong forces have been put in motion in our world, forces which we have hardly learned to control and whose final results hardly anybody could imagine. I am thinking of the frightening development of nuclear weapons. We have not yet reached the technical limit for the impact of nuclear explosions.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“May I refer next to an international problem which is not on our agenda this year but which is of particular interest to my Government. I have in mind the question of territorial waters and fishery limits which was such an important issue at the last General Assembly, and which will be submitted to the second United Nations conference on the law of the sea, to meet in Geneva in the spring of 1960. I refer to it here because I wish to express my sincere hope that the conference next year may reach an agreed solution of these difficult problems, and I would urge all States represented here to do their utmost in this respect, bearing in mind that agreed solutions must always be compromises and involve a certain amount of give and take.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The Special Fund is paving the way for capital investment in the less developed areas and must therefore be supplemented by still another body to handle the investments. During its thirteenth session the General Assembly adopted a resolution [resolution 1317 (XIII)] concerning a United Nations capital development fund, and later the suggestion was made to establish an international development association, a suggestion which is going to be discussed at the forthcoming annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Danish Government is prepared to participate in careful and benevolent consideration of plans of this nature. As to membership, we would welcome efforts to probe existing possibilities of creating as broad a basis as possible. 32.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The Expanded Technical Assistance Programme is in conformity with this principle and has already led to considerable progress, but vital tasks are still awaiting a solution. The Danish Government will continue to give its wholehearted support to this vital work. 30. The Technical Assistance Programme is being appreciably supplemented through the Special Fund which was established by a resolution [1240 (XHI)] adopted by the General Assembly! during its thirteenth session. In the course of an impressively short time the Fund has gone well ahead on its tasks. This start holds out good prospects for the future. There is reason to congratulate the organs of the Fund and its Managing Director, Mr. Paul G. Huffman, on their excellent achievements. 31.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Denmark supports all efforts which may lead to expanded production and a higher standard of living in the world. We give our support to efforts aiming at expanded international trade on a regional as well as a universal basis. The European market plans are of great significance to Denmark, but at the same time we are aiming at increased commercial relations with the countries that are not participating in these plans. We feel that an increase of East-West trade is important also because of its political significance. The United Nations has a great mission to fulfil in regard to economic assistance to the so-called less developed areas. 29. One of the guiding principles of the United Nations could, I think, be characterized as the principle of solidarity amongst the Member States.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“It hardly seems in the interests of the United Nations that the most populous country in the world, the Peopled Republic of China, is not represented through the Government which has exercised full authority in China for so many years. The Danish Government maintains the view that the People's Republic of China should be represented in the United Nations, and we have given our vote in conformity with that view. 27. It is in the common interest that the United Nations should be respected in all Member countries. It is therefore with concern that the Danish Government has noted that the Hungarian Government has not even been willing to receive the Special Representative of the United Nations. 28. I shall now make some remarks about the tasks confronting the United Nations in the economic field.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“We realize that the setting up of a permanent United Nations force will confront us with many questions, also of a financial nature. But I think that certain preliminary steps could be taken along the lines suggested by the representative of the United Kingdom, [798th meeting] such as the earmarking by Member States of personnel and the setting up of a small planning section in the United Nations Secretariat. 26. The political problems, which I mentioned here, make it natural that we all wish that the United Nations should become as strong an organization as possible. In the Danish view, one of the means of strengthening the United Nations is to make the Organization as universal as possible.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Against this background, I note with satisfaction that, through its participation with a contingent in UNEF, Denmark — together with other countries — has been able to contribute within the framework of the United Nations to the fulfillment of one of the most significant objectives of the United Nations Charter. 25. It is the intention of the Danish Government to continue to support these efforts. We trust that the problems concerning the sharing of the financial burden will be solved in the forthcoming discussions during this session. In our opinion, UNEF has met with such considerable success as to warrant giving serious consideration to at least some steps towards the establishment of a permanent United Nations force. The question of creating such a force is also connected with the problem of total disarmament.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)