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“The SecretaryGeneral has time and again emphasized the role that the Organization could play if given more opportunity. We, the Member States, have the means to do so. But we must demonstrate the necessary will and get rid of selfishness. Let us demonstrate the needed sense of universal solidarity and thereby devote ourselves to the noble principles of this great Organization.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Subject to parliamentary approval, my Government intends to earmark a relatively substantial contribution 1 million Danish kroner to the proposed fund in the hope that other countries will feel able to make comparable contributions. 248. The tenor of my statement this year has not been optimistic. Optimism is not justified at this juncture. There are too many indications that the world is moving towards confrontation and crisis and away from reconciliation, international cooperation and peaceful settlement of disputes. 249. The world community must not, however, give up or despair at this unfortunate trend. The United Nations was founded in order to maintain international peace and security and to achieve international cooperation in solving international problems.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“That is the starting point of the Nordic initiative in the Commission on Human Rights aimed at establishing a United Nations voluntary fund for victims of torture. In practice, such a fund would work on the basis of voluntary contributions for distribution through established channels of humanitarian assistance as humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of torture and to relatives of such victims. 246. The Nordic proposal has been endorsed by the Commission on Human Rights and subsequently by the Economic and Social Council, and we hope that this idea will be finally approved at the present session of the General Assembly, with the broadest possible support.17 Such a decision would also be a symbol of the general commitment of the United Nations to the cause of human rights. 247.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“One of the major tasks of the United Nations is to promote universal respect for and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. Under the Charter all Member States have pledged to cooperate with the United Nations in the attainment of that goal. Nevertheless, it is a tragic circumstance that violations of basic human rights are taking place on a growing scale around the world. At this very moment human beings are suffering from inhuman and cruel treatment because of their convictions. 244. I think it is an alarming fact that torture has become a part of daily life in an increasing number of countries. Who should make an outcry against this if not the United Nations? 245.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We welcome the mention of the 0.15 per cent subtarget for such assistance along with the call in the Program of Action for efforts to double the assistance to those countries by 1985. 242. In the view of the Danish Government, one of the most important effects of the Conference was to draw the attention of the entire international community to the enormous problems of the least developed countries/The creation of a comprehensive framework for dealing with those problems at the national and international levels during the remaining years of the decade will sustain international attention and facilitate a solution of the problems. I pledge the full support of the Government of my country for the implementation and the follow-up of the Substantial New Program of Action. 243.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Naturally, Denmark would have preferred a much stronger commitment in the parts of the Substantial New Program of Action4 dealing with the transfer of official development assistance. We are, however, satisfied that all donor countries reaffirmed the 0.7 per cent target as adopted in the International Development Strategy for the Third United Nations Development Decade [General Assembly resolution 35/56, annex]. We are also pleased to note that a substantial number of donor countries announced their firm intention to increase rapidly their assistance to the least developed countries in the context of their endeavors to reach that target. 241. Denmark already devotes some 0.25 per cent of its gross national product to official development assistance to the least developed countries.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Another equally important event was the United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, which closed in Paris on the eve of the opening of this session of the General Assembly. On the whole), my delegation regards that Conference as a very successful one that achieved what could reasonably be expected. In particular, it demonstrated the broad solidarity of the international community including developing countries outside the group of least developed countries with the tragic plight of those countries. It was, however, a disappointment but not a surprise that the Socialist countries once again did not join the rest of the international community in that expression of solidarity. 240.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“There is an urgent need now for real solutions where we—the rich countries—must demonstrate our willingness to sacrifice." 238. In August, the United Nations convened at Nairobi the Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy. The Conference succeeded in reaching agreement on a comprehensive Program of Action containing a wide range of recommendations on concerted efforts ;o promote the development and utilization of new and renewable sources of energy. In our view, the outcome of the Conference was satisfactory. The United Nations demonstrated for the first time its capacity for a constructive discussion on energy matters in a broad perspective within the NorthSouth dialog. 239.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The procedure and agenda for the global negotiations have already been discussed for too long, and we all know what the remaining issues are. We hope that all States are prepared to make renewed efforts to achieve agreement on the remaining issues, thus allowing substantive negotiations to be started as soon as possible. 237. Many of us are looking forward to the International Meeting on Cooperation and Development in Mexico next month. Let us send the following, message to the 22 participating heads of State: "You have now a decisive responsibility. The world will be disappointed in you if not all of you show the necessary will to live up to the intentions of the Brandt Commission's report." And to the rich countries in particular, it must be said: "Words alone are not enough.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The Danish Government firmly believes that open, frank and constructive cooperation among all nations is a prerequisite for achieving longterm economic and social prosperity as well as political stability. The present situation, which is close to a stalemate, should not be permitted to continue. 235. At this session of the General Assembly we can demonstrate our preparedness to move forward by reaching agreement on launching global negotiations. Denmark remains committed to the concept of a new round of global negotiations and believes that global negotiations as defined in General Assembly resolution 34/138 represent the right way to tackle the problems of the world economy and especially the problems faced by developing countries. 236.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“This must be of great concern to us, both as individual nations and as members of an organization like the United Nations whose aim is the promotion of international cooperation. The economic problems often of a basic nature which affect the whole world today have severe consequences. We would all benefit from the achievement of solutions to them. Rirthermore, we are convinced that balanced and sustained results can be accomplished only if the nations of the world cooperate in attaining such solutions. 234. Against this background the lack of progress in the NorthSouth dialog over the past year is a serious disappointment to my Government and, understandably, even more so to the developing countries.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Denmark, like the great majority of the States Members of the United Nations, deeply deplores the fact that the Kampuchean people remains deprived of its right to determine its own future without outside interference. 232. Denmark fully supports the process initiated by the recent International Conference on Kampuchea and can only regret that Viet Nam, as one of the contending parties, did not take .part. We urge Viet Nam to change its position and thus contribute constructively to an early negotiated solution of the Kampuchean problem. We should also like to see the Soviet Union take an active part in such negotiations. 233. The situation of many developing countries, and especially the poorest among them, is even more desperate than it was a year ago.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“In spite of the resolutions adopted by the General Assembly and a number of other sincere initiatives aimed at a political solution to the crisis, the Soviet Union has chosen to ignore world opinion and to maintain its military presence in formerly nonaligned and independent Afghanistan. A solution must be found in which Afghanistan's independence; and nonaligned status can be assured. There simply is no alternative to pursuing an internationally acceptable negotiated settlement of the Afghan crisis as proposed by the member States of the European Community. 231. The armed Vietnamese intervention in Kampuchea almost three years ago and the continued presence in that country of a large contingent of Vietnamese forces is a depressing example of persistent disregard of basic international principles.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“There is only one conclusion to draw: the international pressure on South Africa must be intensified and made more effective. Meanwhile, Denmark intends to continue and increase its humanitarian and educational assistance to the victims of oppression in southern Africa. 229. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in late 1979 and the continued Soviet military presence in that country remain a constant source of destabilization in the region and an obstacle to the improvement of international relations. More than 10 per cent of the Afghan population has been forced to flee the country. This has placed a heavy burden on the neighboring States, not to mention the sufferings of those who have remained in Afghanistan. 230.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“It would not be understood if all the five members of the Western contact group did not do their utmost now to act in accordance with the spirit behind the decisions of the United Nations. Denmark stands ready to contribute to the implementation of the plan and to the development of an independent Namibia. 228. In South Africa itself the apartheid system is being consolidated. No meaningful changes are in sight. The oppression of the majority of the population has assumed new and horrible forms. Banning and detention without charge or trial is but one example. The tragic incident in August of this year in the Nyanga township was an especially brutal manifestation of the apartheid policy. I cannot but express once more my Government's strong condemnation of the apartheid system.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“South Africa has intensified and widened its armed incursions into neighboring States, most recently Angola. Denmark, like most members of the world community, strongly condemns these South African attacks. 226. The breakdown of the Geneva meeting in January 1981 demonstrated anew South African intransigence and delayed further the implementation of the Security Council resolutions on Namibia. The urgency of bringing pressure to bear on South Africa on this issue should be evident to everyone. 227. I should like to reaffirm my Government's firm support for urgent implementation of the United Nations plan endorsed by the Security Council in its resolution 435 (1978).”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“A negotiated peace must build upon the right to existence and to security of all the States in the region, including Israel, and justice for all the peoples, which implies recognition of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. 224. These are the basic principles of the Venice Declaration of the member States of the European Community,5 and the wish of the Community to act as a catalyst is proving its worth. 225. Once more we are witnessing a further deterioration of the situation in southern Africa. The policies pursued by the South African Government augment and prolong human suffering and oppression. In Namibia, the South African illegal occupation continues in defiance of the United Nations resolutions and the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The confrontation between Israel and Arab countries carries serious implications for the stability and vulnerability of the entire region. The continuation of hostilities between Iran and Iraq adds to the tension. The unresolved problems in Lebanon complicate the situation even further, as mentioned by many before me. 222. The Danish Government welcomed the agreements reached at Camp David by Egypt, Israel and the United States and the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel as important steps towards a comprehensive solution of the Middle East conflict. Much to our regret we have still not seen any broadening of the peace process towards a comprehensive settlement. 223. A comprehensive peace settlement is a must. It is a fundamental conviction of my Government that peace can only be negotiated.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Pursuit to a Danish initiative, the General Assembly last year adopted resolution 35/156 A, approving in principle the carrying out of a study by the SecretaryGeneral, with the assistance of a group of experts appointed by him, on all aspects of conventional weapons and agreeing that the Disarmament Commission should work out the general approach, scope and structure of the study at its third substantive session earlier this year. The Commission had an inconclusive but fruitful discussion on this issue. We are convinced that based on the discussions in the Commission the General Assembly will be able this year to pursue the question. 221. Recent developments in the Middle East once more make it clear that the vicious circle of violence in the region must be broken.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“We warmly welcome the agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union to start substantive negotiations on long-range theater nuclear forces in Europe later this year. Negotiations for a comprehensive test ban treaty have now been going on for four years. It is time for the international community to press its justified demand for an early conclusion of such a treaty. 219. So far I have mentioned only nuclear weapons, but the efforts to halt the arms race must comprise all types of weapons, including conventional weapons, which account for more than 80 per cent of total world military expenditure. 220. Denmark has argued for many years that more attention should be given to the conventional arms race.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“A further spread of nuclear weapons would have far-reaching repercussions on international security and stability. Consequently, no efforts should be spared to convince States which have not acceded to the Treaty on the NonProliferation of Nuclear Weapons that there is no alternative to that Treaty. The acquisition of nuclear weapons by additional States would in no way improve their security perceptions. On the contrary, it would inevitably lower the threshold of nuclear war. 217. The only alternative to a further spread of nuclear weapons is a gradual lessening of the degree of dependence on nuclear weapons for national security purposes, leading to complete destruction of all existing stockpiles of such weapons. For this reason Denmark fully supports a continuation of the SALT process. 218.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The paramount horrors inherent in the continued arms race are accompanied by the paradox that, in the face of global poverty and starvation afflicting billions of people, the amount spent on official development assistance is less than $25 billion, while global military expenditure is approaching $500 billion. 215. The arms race, nuclear as well as conventional, is heavily concentrated on a limited number of countries which account for the major part of the world's military arsenals. These countries carry a special responsibility for setting an international example and for contributing actively to the international disarmament endeavors. 216. Nuclear disarmament and nuclear nonproliferation remain issues of the highest priority.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Unfortunately, the current international tensions have a marked negative impact on the disarmament efforts within and outside the framework of the United Nations. The continued worldwide arms race underlines the importance of pursuing the disarmament dialog, which would also foster a successful outcome of the second special General Assembly session on disarmament next year. 213. Let us not forget the basic common interests shared by all nations. These transcend national and ideological frontiers which lie behind that dialog. Never before in the history of mankind would a broad armed conflict have such terrible effects as it would in the nuclear age. Life on this planet is at stake, and there will be no winners. 214.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Only thus will it be possible to maintain and further the efforts towards detente, to which there is no reasonable or acceptable alternative. 211. One component of the ongoing EastWest dialog to which we attach particular importance is the follow-up to the Final Act of the Conference on Security, and Cooperation in Europe, signed at Helsinki on 1 August 1975. We earnestly hope that it will prove possible to reach agreement in Madrid on a balanced and substantial concluding document, including progress on human aspects of detente and a concrete mandate for a European disarmament conference. A result along these lines would also contribute substantially to improving EastWest relations and the international situation as a whole. 212.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“As was stated in the report of the Brandt Commission, this problem constitutes one of the most serious challenges to the international community in the years ahead. A solution of the NorthSouth problem is not only necessary for building a more equitable world economic order. It will play a key role in the maintenance of world peace as well. 209. Another most distressing factor is the increasing violation of fundamental human rights in many parts of the world. 210. I have mentioned only a few factors contributing to the deterioration of the international situation. Another major disturbing factor is, of course, the growth of a climate of distrust between East and West. There is an urgent need to halt this trend and reestablish a comprehensive dialog.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Fundamental principles of the Charter are still being violated by the Soviet military occupation of Afghanistan and by the presence of Vietnamese forces in Kampuchea. The continuing tension in the Middle East, which has recently been increasing, endangers peace not only in the region itself. South Africa's illegal occupation of Namibia and its oppressive system of apartheid pose an ever increasing threat to peaceful developments on the African continent. In El Salvador, the population is suffering from a brutal civil war with a Government offering no peaceful solution. 208. The worldwide economic recession has become a critical factor for us all. And even more so has the growing gap between rich and poor nations of the world.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“First of all, Mr. President, I want to offer my sincere congratulations on your election as President of the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly. The professional and personal qualities which you have so clearly demonstrated make you eminently qualified. 205. Secondly, I wish to extend a most sincere welcome to the Republic of Vanuatu to our global family of nations. 206. The perspectives for the future are gloomy. More than ever we, the Members of the United Nations, are obliged to devote all our attention to finding peaceful solutions to the world's problems in strict accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. 207. International tension is mounting and the arms race is accelerating despite efforts to the contrary.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The proposal of the five Nordic countries concerning effective measures to enhance the protection, security and safety of diplomatic missions has been elaborated upon by my Finnish colleague. In this connexion, I should also like to mention the reference to this subject in the Secretary- General's report on the work of the Organization. 167. Denmark strongly supports the efforts of the Secretary-General to turn the United Nations into a more efficient tool for negotiation, accommodation and cooperation among all peoples and States of our globe. I have noted with great interest Mr. Waldheim's pertinent remarks on this point. I completely agree that the success of these efforts depends on the will of the Member States. Denmark, for its part, is prepared to show that political will.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The World Conference of the United Nations Decade for Women, which was held at Copenhagen from 14 to 30 July 1979, provided further impetus for the implementation of both of these international instruments. 164. Denmark signed the Convention at the Copenhagen Conference, and we find that by far the greater part of the Programme of Action adopted at the Conference represents a most valuable action-oriented contribution to the advancement of women all over the world, and especially of the least privileged groups of women. 165. Within this framework, the Danish Government will be active in contributing to the implementation of the Programme of Action for the rest of the Decade. 166.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“A special feature of discriminatory practices is that of sex discrimination, which exists almost everywhere. In this respect, it is important to recall that since its creation the United Nations has agreed that the Organization should be instrumental in both national and international efforts for the advancement of women all over the world. To date, the main achievements of the United Nations in this field are the World Plan of Action adopted by the World Conference of the International Women's Year, held at Mexico City in 1975, and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, which the General Assembly adopted last year. 163.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other relevant organs of the United Nations have made strenuous and persistent efforts to find solutions to these problems. Denmark has taken and will continue to take an active part in the international humanitarian endeavours to relieve the plight of refugees, and the Danish Government sincerely hopes that all Member States of the United Nations will make a truly constructive contribution to these endeavours. 161. We should all recognize that universal respect for and observance of human rights would reduce the refugee problem. For that reason too, Denmark will continue to support all efforts to ensure that all human beings, without discrimination of any kind, enjoy all human rights. 162.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“I have already dealt with a number of issues that have implications for human rights. During the past decades the United Nations has in particular contributed substantially to a growing appreciation that lasting world peace and security must be based on a world with social justice and respect for human rights. We have all seen how violations of fundamental human rights in many parts of the world cause social unrest, political disturbances or even armed conflict. In such circumstances, individuals whose human dignity and integrity are disregarded are left with only one choice: to take refuge elsewhere. 160. The United Nations has often considered the problems of the millions and millions of refugees in the world.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“I should also like to emphasize that the Danish Government attaches importance to the upcoming United Nations Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy. 158. Many other items will be discussed during the global round of the negotiations. It is impossible to mention all of them but I should like to point out that the growing food problems and other important matters in connexion with development are among the key problems to be solved during this decade. Let me point out, as a more imminent and pressing question, that in order to restore a high and sustainable rate of economic growth coupled with price stability we must find an effective solution to the problem of recycling—a solution that takes into account the interests of all parties concerned. 159.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The establishment of a Common Fund for Commodities represents a significant achievement of the North-South dialogue. It is to be hoped that the Fund will soon become operational and thus give an impetus to the global round negotiations on how to cope with the many outstanding questions and problems in the commodity field. 157. One of the most important questions on the agenda for the global round is, of course, the scarce supply of certain natural resources. It is therefore essential that the global- round negotiations should bring about a common agreement on trends and predictability in the energy market. In this connexion, it is of great importance to agree on the establishment of a permanent energy forum within the framework of the United Nations system.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“However, our ambition should not stop there; 1 per cent must be reached within the foreseeable future. 154. As I have mentioned, the preparatory work on launching the global negotiations is before the Assembly at this session. I am thinking especially of the agenda, which conveys all the major elements on which global economic growth is dependent. 155. My Government has always favoured a more open world trading system. Today, with a grim outlook for the world economy, it is more important than ever for all of us to join in the fight against protectionism. My Government hopes that it will be possible during the global round to find new areas of agreement in order to secure an open trade system that is responsive to the needs of all Member States of the United Nations. 156.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“My Government welcomes the successful conclusion at the eleventh special session of the negotiations regarding the new development strategy for the 1980s. We are now looking forward to the final adoption of the strategy at this session of the General Assembly. 153. Denmark continues to put the strongest emphasis on extending official development assistance to the developing countries as the best expression in practical terms of the solidarity of all industrialized countries, including the socialist countries, with the third world in its struggle for economic development and social progress. I therefore strongly urge all industrialized countries to regard the targets of the strategy as commitments substantially to increase official development assistance so as to reach the 0.7 per cent target within the next few years.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“That was also reflected in our willingness to accept the compromise text concerning the procedure for the global negotiations which emerged during the last days of the special session. We are prepared to join in the efforts to reach a final agreement concerning the procedure and the agenda for the global negotiations during this session. Our aim is to set the global negotiations in motion as planned early next year. We see the global negotiations as a first step towards implementing some of the recommendations of the Brandt report. My Government fully subscribes to the thrust of that report. We hope that its findings will be taken duly into account and that they will make an important contribution to the coming round of global negotiations. 152.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“More specifically, it has made us realize more clearly that the economic development of developing countries has a profound and indispensable impact on the growth of the world economy and thereby also on the growth of the industrialized countries. 151. Denmark strongly believes that it is in the common interest of all countries to develop a new and more equitable international economic order. We therefore regret that the eleventh special session of the General Assembly did not make as much progress as we had hoped. We ascribe that to the fact that the global negotiations in themselves represent a new venture which is both ambitious and difficult. Let me make it clear, however, that Denmark is in favour of those global negotiations.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“In the course of the second substantive meeting of the United Nations Disarmament Commission in May and June 1980, Denmark highlighted the problems and principles of conventional disarmament. The debate showed that there was wide support for the Danish idea of an in-depth study of the entire range of issues involved in conventional disarmament. We intend to pursue those ideas during the present session of the General Assembly. 150. As I have indicated, we are faced with a number of serious political problems, but also as regards economic growth and stability the outlook for the world is gloomy. The poorer developing countries in particular are exposed. The present economic difficulties have, however, more clearly than in previous periods with economic growth, demonstrated the interdependence of our economies.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“We expect that such talks may pave the way to early and realistic negotiations, thus making it possible to avoid a new and dangerous nuclear arms race on the European continent. Permit me also to re-emphasize that the Danish Government attaches decisive importance to the conclusion of a comprehensive treaty banning all nuclear tests in all environments. 148. So far I have mentioned only nuclear weapons, but the efforts to halt the arms race must cover all types of weapons, including conventional weapons, which account for more than 80 per cent of total world military expenditure. Issues surrounding conventional weapons should be given urgent attention as well. 149.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“It should not be overlooked, however, that the Conference did much useful work. 146. In the longer view, the political will on the part of the nuclear Powers to halt the arms race will be a pre-condition of the preservation and, it is to be hoped the strengthening of the present international non-proliferation regime. For that reason, among others, Denmark urges early ratification of the SALT II Treaty.16 We also urge a resumption of the negotiating process on the limitation of strategic arms in order to secure substantial future reductions in nuclear weapons as part of a new SALT III treaty. 147. We warmly welcome the latest developments regarding the beginning in the very near future of preliminary talks on arms control concerning long-range theatre nuclear forces.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“But we must never give up. It is today more imperative than ever to find an acceptable alternative to a continuing, unrestrained, dangerous and potentially destabilizing arms race. Issues relating to the proliferation of nuclear weapons should be given very high priority in international disarmament efforts. A further spread of nuclear weapons would have far-reaching repercussions on international security and stability. It would obviously alter the entire international environment; it would increase the risk of nuclear confrontation; and it would be a hard blow to all our hopes of curbing the arms race. 145. It is deplorable that the Second Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons failed to achieve consensus on a substantive final document.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“We must concentrate our efforts on continuing this East-West dialogue. 142. The continued world-wide arms race is fraught with such dangers and entails such a drain on the world's resources that it must impose on all States of the world a responsibility to contribute to international disarmament efforts. In our age a nuclear conflict would simply mean the end of modern civilization. In this context the ongoing broad dialogue in the United Nations on these central problems is essential. 143. All nations share a profound common interest, transcending all ideological and national boundaries in avoiding war—not just a major war, but also local conflicts which might escalate into a major war. 144. It is sad to note that the present tense international climate has so far impaired the possibilities of progress in international disarmament talks.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Denmark believes that the countries in the region, the Islamic countries and other non-aligned countries in particular, can offer important contributions to the search for a comprehensive political solution. 140. The challenge to East-West relations posed by the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan presents a very real and significant problem. It is imperative that all efforts be devoted to preserving what is realistically possible of the achievements of the 1970s, and especially the practice of East-West contacts and dialogue, which has become part of everyday life. 141. Arms control and the process of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe are examples of areas in which it should be in the interest of both sides to secure detente based on a genuine two-way process.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“At its sixth emergency session, held from 10 to 14 January this year, the General Assembly adopted by an overwhelming majority a resolution urging the Soviet Union to abide by the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and promptly put an end to its military intervention in Afghanistan. It is deplorable that today, nine months after the adoption of that resolution, there are still Soviet troops in Afghanistan. 138. Various initiatives aiming at a political solution of the crisis have seen the light of day in recent months. But, regrettably, Soviet reactions have so far generally been negative, and they provide no basis for optimism as to an early solution. 139.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“In this connexion, my Government would like to commend the international relief organizations for their accomplishments in alleviating the human sufferings of these innocent people. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the Kampuchean question and to pledge our support for his continued efforts to find a political solution that will end the conflict. 136. As I mentioned in my introductory remarks, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan during the last days of 1979 has caused a regrettable deterioration in international relations. 137.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“We urge all the parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint in word and in deed, in order not to hamper the endeavours to bring peace and security to the region. 134. The armed Vietnamese intervention in Kampuchea nearly two years ago and its implications for the neighbouring States remain a matter of serious concern to the world at large. Like the majority of the States Members of the United Nations, Denmark deeply deplores this development and has emphasized the right of all peoples to determine their own future without outside interference. 135. We deeply deplore the sufferings inflicted upon hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians throughout the region.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“In this perspective, the nine member States of the European Community issued the Venice declaration on the Middle East in June this year and decided to make the necessary contacts with all the parties concerned. We are convinced that the members of the Community are making a constructive contribution towards establishing the under-standing and the climate required to bringing about a comprehensive solution to the Middle East problem. 132. However, this goal will remain a distant one as long as the cycle of violence is allowed to continue in the area, not least in Lebanon. Renunciation of the use of force by all the parties involved is a pre-condition of real progress. 133. Other serious obstacles to the peace process are the Israeli settlements and the unilateral Israeli initiative to change the status of Jerusalem.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“My Government welcomed the agreements reached at Camp David by Egypt and Israel, with the help of the United States, and the peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel as important steps towards a comprehensive solution of the Middle East conflict. Unfortunately, we have not so far seen a broadening of the peace process towards a comprehensive settlement. 130. Two essential elements are involved in such a process: clear acceptance by all of the right of Israel to continue to exist as a sovereign State within secure and recognized borders and recognition of the fact that full account must be taken of the legitimate rights of the Palestinians, including their right to self-determination. 131.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“In spite of all the warnings from the international community and many internal groups and parties outside the National Party, the Government of South Africa refuses to accept a society with equal rights for all. Even the very limited reforms which the Prime Minister of South Africa promised have not been implemented. We can only draw one conclusion from that: the pressure on South Africa must be intensified and made more effective. 129. The conflict in the Middle East continues to have serious repercussions on relationships not only in the Middle East but also in the rest of the world. Despite all the efforts that have been made, the past year has seen growing tension in the region.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)