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“it is in this spirit that my Government expects good results from the nineteenth session of the General Assembly. The colonialist and neo-colonialist Powers do not find much pleasure in the agenda items this General Assembly will have to tackle. Therefore, they have done their utmost to prevent this session from getting down to orderly work. The obstacles in the way of the normal functioning of this Assembly must be removed and the expectations of Member States fulfilled.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Indications of our readiness to co-operate in lessening international tensions in Europe can be seen in the recent very favourable development of contacts between Hungary and Austria, in our growing relations with Western European, Northern European and American countries. In this context, mention may be made of our agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany on the establishment of official commercial representations on a reciprocal basis, and of the documents we have signed with the Vatican regarding certain questions of common interest. On the basis of our firm alliance with the socialist countries, on the basis of our firm and friendly co-operation with the newly emerging nations, my Government participates in any measures necessary in the interest of international peace and security. 69.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The Hungarian People's Republic, as a member of the Warsaw Treaty Organization, shares with its allies in the responsibility for safeguarding peace and working for international relaxation and against colonialist and imperialist aggressive actions. The basic principle and purposes of our foreign policy are determined by the fundamental interests of all nations striving for the maintenance of peace, international co-operation and progress against imperialist and colonialist forces. According to our modest possibilities, we pay much attention to the security problems of Eastern Europe, Central Europe and Western Europe as well. 68. We are most especially interested in the peaceful development of Central Europe.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The proposals contained in the memorandum presented by the Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union [A/5827] give sufficient guidance as to what questions should be negotiated, what steps could be taken towards general and complete disarmament, and what measures should be applied for the sake of mutual security. The European conference proposed by the Foreign Minister of Poland [1301st meeting] for reaching a settlement of the questions of Europe deserves the special support of all Member States. Member States from the southern hemisphere would act for their own sake and for a world-wide improvement as well if, by increasing and widening their official contacts with the German Democratic Republic, they paved the way for a real and effective European settlement. 67.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Consequently, the joint scheme of the United States and West Germany is far from ensuring international security; it endangers it to a great extent. It perpetuates tensions in the northern hemisphere and prevents nations of that region from using their energies to help solve the growing problems of the south. 65. The only way to free the world from the dangers latent in the opposition of forces in the northern hemisphere lies in continued negotiations for the settlement of outstanding problems in Europe, in a gradual approach to the goal of general and complete disarmament, having constantly in mind the interests, of mutual security. 66.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The dangers created by the plans for a multilateral nuclear force are not exclusively of a military, but also of a political, character. The very fact that the United States and West Germany have already expressed their readiness to bring that force into being, even on a bilateral basis if other NATO members refuse to join it, reveals the political intentions of the authors of these plans. 64. By military means they wish to uphold certain political and military quarters of West Germany in their effort to hinder the only realistic, permanent and peaceful solution of the German question. These quarters and their supporters are not for negotiations but for military action; they are not for the peaceful development of Europe but for conquests and a new conflagration.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Asian and African countries could expedite the disposal of the most burning question of Europe, a question that is dangerous to the world situation in general, by according diplomatic recognition to the German Democratic Republic. This step would accelerate the process of creating favourable conditions for direct negotiations between the two German Governments regarding the co-operation of the two German States. The greater the number of Member States extending diplomatic recognition to the German Democratic Republic, the nearer the solution of the German question. It is through direct negotiations between the two German Governments that the only peaceful and permanent solution of the German question may be reached. 63.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The German Democratic Republic is one of the main factors for the safeguarding of peace in Europe, and it opens a new way for the whole of the German people to be a powerful, constructive partner of European nations in building up a new Europe after centuries of colonialism and many decades of imperialism. Under a constant threat of aggression, and in spite of persistent subversive actions from the West, the German Democratic Republic has attained substantial international success. It has official or semi-official representation in more than forty countries. Its trade relations cover practically the whole world. 62.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The starting-point of a peaceful, permanent and realistic solution of the German question should be the acceptance of existing facts, of the existence of two German States. The very existence of the German Democratic Republic is beneficial, not only to Eastern Europe, but to the countries bordering upon West Germany and even to the Germans of the Federal Republic of Germany. 61. Were it not for the German Democratic Republic, the Western neighbours of Germany would also inevitably be facing the emergence of a neo-fascist military Power, with all its consequences.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“President, you drew the attention of the delegations to one of the central questions of Europe, the so-called German question. Some were surprised by your statement. My feeling is, however, that you were led by the growing concern of nations, even outside Europe, about the unsettled situation with regard to the German question. The fact that the United States stubbornly insists on incorporating West Germany into a combined or multilateral nuclear military system gives a new impetus to the consideration of this question, so as to rid Europe and the world as a whole of the dangerous vestiges of the Second World War. 60. A realistic way of solving the problem is given and even determined by the existing realities: as a historical necessity, there exist two German States in Europe.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Their existence may be a pretext, or sometimes even a serious motive for many Powers, great or small, not to embark on the road to disarmament and not to pay sufficient attention to the peace and security of the so-called "third world". On the other hand, the solution of the European questions could augment the effectiveness of disarmament negotiations and of the handling of the economic problems of the newly emerging countries. The favourable reception and active support offered by the "third world" could pave the way to settling these European problems, the main items of the old-fashioned cold war and the main source of a possible new confrontation of the opposing forces. 59. In your first address to this Assembly [1286th meeting], Mr.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“If the nations of Asia could take a common stand for action against foreign intervention, it would be beneficial not only to South-East Asia but to the world situation as a whole; thus, by using their political influence, they could obtain the convening of a new Geneva conference. 57. By curbing aggressive actions and liquidating the remnants of colonial domination, the United Nations could devote more attention and more energy to problems of international peace and security seen from the point of view of the newly independent nations. 58. Without forgetting for one moment the burning problems of Africa, Asia and Latin-America, I have to draw attention to certain European questions.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“As regards Viet-Nam, there are sound recommendations for a new meeting of the participants of the Geneva conferences of 1954 and 1962 in order to find satisfactory solutions to the peaceful development of Viet-Nam, Cambodia and Laos. The previous Geneva conferences proved effective in so far as their measures and principles were carried out. The new recommendations appeal to all realistic thinking. 56. In sharp contradiction with the favourable possibilities offered by these proposals, the mad war is still going on with renewed acts of aggression against North Viet-Nam, the Democratic Republic of Viet- Nam. Heedless of the failures incurred so far and of the dangers of a wider conflagration, the United States is making preparations for even more extensive military action.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Of course, I do not know whether this statement is true or not, but it is clear that this operation was an impressive lesson not only for Africans but for all of us; however, not in the sense expressed in the statement just quoted, but in the sense that such actions hurt not only one nation, not only one continent, but the possibilities of the favourable development of international co-operation so much needed for the solution of burning questions of the whole of mankind. The world-wide condemnation of these irresponsible actions is a really effective lesson for all colonialist and neo-colonialist Powers. The effectiveness of this lesson may contribute to eliminating the possibilities of the repetition of any such kind of action. 55.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Ignoring the competence of African States and all rules of international law, three States Members oi the United Nations engaged in combined action as if they were legitimate masters in African affairs. They acted with the aid of mercenaries from South Africa, whose representative stated in a televised interview that for him the Congolese people killed during the operation were like beasts fallen dead on his own cattle-farm in South Africa. 53. As to the real meaning of the whole action, U.S. News & World Report gave a revealing piece of information. According to this periodical, one high official of the United Nations summed up his opinion in this way: "African nations at least have learned that if you kick Americans hard enough and long enough, something will happen." 54.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“In sharp contradiction to the prospect of favourable developments, colonialist and neo-colonialist Powers have resorted to actions directed against the peaceful solution of the Congolese and Vietnamese questions. Since realistic and careful plans are being prepared by competent Governments for a peaceful and just solution of those questions, the aggressive actions cannot be excused, no matter by what motives the aggressors may claim to be actuated. 52. In the case oi the Congo, the community of independent African States has undertaken to carry out the necessary measures to settle the Congolese question in conformity with the common interests of the strengthening of African unity, which is in the interest of international peace and security.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The Foreign Minister of the United Arab Republic called for special attention to the proposals of the conference of non- aligned countries, for, as he said, "these proposals are based on a realistic and objective analysis of the present situation of international relations" [1298th meeting, para. 35]. 50. The Heads of State or Government directly concerned gave highly instructive answers to most of the questions which are proposed for the agenda of this session or, if they are not, at least come within the competence of the United Nations. The proposals take into account the necessity of a more effective approach to detailed problem? of general and complete disarmament, peaceful coexistence and, in close relation to these basic problems, the urgent needs of the newly emerging countries. 51.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The Foreign Minister of the United Arab Republic informed the General Assembly [1298th meeting] about four international conferences held in recent months. Special attention is to be paid to all of them. Two conferences were held by the Heads of Arab States to deal with the questions of peace and security within their own region in connexion with problems of wider importance. A conference of Heads of State or Government of Africa dealt with questions of African unity with a view to achieving the complete independence of the African States in peace and security.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Just as, when there is a threat of thermo-nuclear catastrophe, all aspects of the open questions in international life should be considered with special attention to international peace and security, so the questions of disarmament and decolonization should be solved quickly in view of the urgent needs of the newly emerging nations. Problems created inside or outside the United Nations which prevent us from dealing with the urgent needs of new Member States undermine this Organization, and international co-operation in general. 48. International developments of recent months provide a great many examples of how these most valid points of view were, or were not, taken into account, and their respective consequences are also clear. The contrasts may be rather instructive. 49.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The representative of Ghana made it clear in his statement what should be understood by this obligation of the whole human community. He said: "What is needed by the developing nations is not so much foreign aid, uncertain in its application as it is. What is needed is a new approach to international trade, which will enable developing countries to earn the foreign exchange necessary for economic development through the sale of their products. We want trade, not aid." [1299th meeting, para. 166.] 47. It is in this world-wide context that problems of peace and security are to be dealt with, both inside and outside the United Nations.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“By the recent confrontation, the United Nations has been given the promise not only of renewed effectiveness, but also of a new outlook with new responsibilities arising from the new problems of the newly emerging nations. The future of the United Nations depends on how it will be able to live up to these new responsibilities. 45. The Cairo Conference of non-aligned nations declared in a very clear way what they meant by the new problems of peace and security. In their resolution they expressed their conviction that peace must rest on a sound economic foundation; that the persistence of poverty poses a threat to world peace and prosperity; that economic emancipation is an essential element in the struggle for the elimination of political domination; that economic development is an obligation of the whole human community. 46.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“More than half the present membership of the United Nations is confronted with this new international problem." [ibid., para. 169.] He added: "The growing degree of peaceful coexistence between capitalist lands and the Communist world — which is commendable indeed — regrettably has not brought with it peaceful coexistence for the newly developing countries. On the contrary, there is less security and less peace for these nations only because their development is not in conformity with the old world they want to leave. They become the subject of interference, penetration and subversion, hand in hand with the threat or use of force—open or disguised—by the old imperialist and colonialist Powers." [Ibid., para. 170.] 44.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The representative of the Republic of Indonesia made a very remarkable statement in that connexion during the general debate. He said: "The struggle for peace and security in the United Nations has so far been dominated by the struggle for peace and security of the great Powers involved in the so-called cold war. I do not say that the peace and security of the great Powers is not of great value to the world as a whole, including the newly independent nations. But very often it is forgotten that these newly emerging nations have their own problems of peace and security." [1300th meeting, para. 147.] Further, he stated: "It is now the new emerging problem — no less acute than any other — of the security, of the peace and security of the newly developing nations, of the newly emerging forces.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“They declared: "The United Nations Organization was established to promote international peace and security, to develop international understanding and co-operation, to safeguard human rights and fundamental freedom and to achieve all the purposes of the Charter" [A/5763, sect. IX). In this sense they recommended that all Member States should render every assistance necessary for the Organization to fulfil its role in the maintenance of international peace and security. 43. International peace and security are to be looked at from new viewpoints in the present situation. The United Nations, when dealing with issues of peace and security, should pay more attention to the peace and security of newly independent nations.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“They have saved the United Nations, and they have a special right to say what kind of United Nations is needed in the present world situation. 41. Their participation in the work of the United Nations guarantees a more effective functioning of this Organization on the very basis of the Charter. They contribute to securing the future of the United Nations by preventing any new effort to make ill use of it. With their co-operation, any action, such as the illegal dealing with the Congo, can be prevented, and United Nations action can be taken only for the sake of international peace and security. 42. The Heads of State and Government of fifty non- aligned nations at the Cairo Conference in October 1964 made it clear that they favoured the effective implementation of the Charter.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“As a consequence of the firm stand of the Soviet Union and other Member States concerned, the manoeuvre has failed, and the determination of the newly independent nations has saved the United Nations, 40. The developing nations of Africa and Asia have once again rendered immeasurable help to the United Nations. The first beneficial action of the newly independent nations in this Organization has been realized step by step during recent years, by purifying the atmosphere of this Organization of old-fashioned cold war propaganda. In the general debate of the present session, they have performed an even more beneficial action by thwarting the new-fashioned cold war actions and safeguarding the true principles of the United Nations against attempts to undermine the entire Organization.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“In 1962, when the question of West Irian was settled, and the United Nations was to take over the responsibilities in those territories for a certain period of time, the parties concerned made a special arrangement to meet the costs of the United Nations action and informed the General Assembly accordingly. 38. By foregoing the implementation of Article 46, some Western Powers have wanted to weaken the entire Organization and to turn it once again into an instrument of colonialist and neo-colonialist Powers in the service of their aspiration for regaining world domination. Manoeuvres around the nineteenth session were aimed at transforming the United Nations, against the interests of the overwhelming majority of Member States, into a docile instrument to be used at the capricious pleasure of colonialist and neo-colonialist forces. 39.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“One article of the Charter is used against another — that is to say, against the whole context of the Charter and against the very foundation of the United Nations. Article 19 has been singled out against Article 46, which says: "Plans for the application of armed force shall be made by the Security Council 37. Indonesia and the Netherlands set an illuminating example — of course, under different conditions and in an essentially different context, but fully valid as to the main point — of how to settle financial questions in connexion with United Nations special services.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Whatever those who have tried to wreck the United Nations intended to achieve comes out much more clearly in this period of confrontation than it ever did. As a result of this confrontation, the United Nations, not being able to deal with its agenda, because of its frustration, has put itself on its own agenda and on the table of the Governments of Member States. In reconsidering the Charter and the functioning of the United Nations, delegations to the nineteenth session have made it clear what kind of United Nations they need, and they have expressed their determination to protect the United Nations against imperialist attacks. 38. What the attempt against the United Nations has been aimed at is obvious.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“In the present, somewhat confused situation we may state with confidence that the favourable factors of the world situation have not changed for the worse, only the pause in the cold war has not been put to good use by all concerned. Some Powers have used it for new cold war and even aggressive acts. 34. It is characteristic of the resoluteness of the progressive forces represented here by the overwhelming majority of the United Nations that even the new cold war attempts and the aggressive forces are unable to set back the favourable development of international life. The forces of peace, anticolonialism and general progress are vigilant enough, and they have proved their determination in an excellent way during the discussions at this session as well. 35.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“In all probability, everything depends on what use will be made of the pause in the cold war. "Thirdly, then, what step could next be taken to widen the scope of agreements that would not only prolong but even deepen mutual understanding and international co-operation?" [1226th meeting, paras. 77, 78, 79]. 32. In recalling the favourable atmosphere at the start of the eighteenth session, I wish to state that the questions I have just quoted were questions not only of my delegation but of many representatives attending the last session. The expectations and questions alike were wholly justified. They were prompted by the objective factors of the situation at that time. 33.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“We were at the time witnessing the beneficial effects of the Moscow Treaty in the firm expectation of further progress on the same lines. It was the general understanding of the overwhelming majority here that international co-operation must be strengthened against the dangers of a thermo-nuclear war, with a view to achieving complete decolonization for the welfare of the newly independent nations. 31. In that favourable climate of the last session, my delegation came out with a threefold question: "First, is this so-called armistice in the cold war just a temporary mood, one which will soon pass, or are there in the background any permanent factors that have prompted a lessening of general tensions? "Secondly, what should be done so that this period of ’détente’ might continue?”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Parallel to all those manoeuvres, unconstitutional demands were raised against Member States which defended the Charter against attempts to undermine the whole Organization. It has been self-evident from the very beginning that the demands are unacceptable and that they would upset and destroy the very structure of the United Nations. Consequently, the entire Organization has been paralysed ever since 1 December, and no sure solution is in sight as yet. We are already even being told by some that the problem of resuming this session after the recess could be solved by transferring the entire agenda to the jubilee session of the General Assembly to be opened in September next year. 30. The simplest way of evaluating the present situation is to recall what the political atmosphere of the general debate of the last session looked like.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The new Members of the United Nations, eager to solve their really essential problems, would not tolerate old- fashioned cold war performances. 29. I do not wish to enter into details. The main features of this cold war action can be described very briefly. The session should have started on the third Tuesday of September. The new bloodshed in the Congo could have been prevented in that case, but the opening of the session was postponed until 10 November. If we had started at that time, it would have been almost impossible to stop negotiations on the Congo affairs and to resort to a new form of interference. The session was again put off, until 1 December, just in order to give time for the so-called "rescue operation".”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“The responsibility for having involved this Organization in this kind of frustrated activities must be found somewhere. Considerable lessons may be drawn from it, useful ones, not only for this session, but for the future of this Organization, and even for the international scene in general. 28. As a matter of fact, what we have had to experience in recent months, with regard to this Organization, is a new sort of cold war. In this changing world, considering the new composition of the United Nations, cold war activities cannot be carried on in the same manner as before. Both methods and subject matters of cold war propaganda have had to be changed. Under the new conditions of the world situation, it has become inevitable that cold war activities should be carried on in disguised forms and with indirect subject matters.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“25. Mr. President, with your kind permission I have a rather strange remark to make as an introduction to my statement. 26. In these days, many representatives are leaving for their home countries with the intention of coming back for the continuation of the general debate in January. At whose expense will they do so? Nobody would be surprised if a proposal were made to the effect that the United States should cover all the additional expenses of this Organization and of Member States, owing to the extraordinary procedure of this session. Whatever nonsense such a strange proposal may make, nevertheless it would be an eloquent indication of the awkwardness of the situation in which the nineteenth session of the General Assembly, if not the whole Organization in general, finds itself. 27.”
1964-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 19 (1964)
“Let me express the hope that the favourable indications will not diminish but will grow day by day and step by step as the work of the General Assembly proceeds. In this expectation I extend to you and to the Secretary-General the good wishes of my delegation.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Governments in official meetings, national assemblies, houses of representatives, senates —some of which have never even discussed a real peace programme— were and continue to be confronted with the treaty of the three great Powers, to which more than a hundred States have already put their signatures. And this confrontation is a challenge to them, compelling them to open the way to proposals that are intended to help place the world on a basis of constructive competition without wars. This world-wide plebiscite also offers new possibilities for the United Nations to perform its real task for ' the sake of international peace and security and social development. 117. Mr. President, you have begun your high functions under favourable auspices.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“In this new political atmosphere there are increasingly valid reasons to hope that the Conference will, in the spirit of peaceful coexistence, work out solutions for closer economic co-operation between countries having different social and economic systems and structures. 116. In conclusion I venture one more remark. The limited test ban treaty, however limited it is, has a by-product that cannot be overlooked. It virtually turned the entire world into a dramatic world congress for peace. Peoples everywhere, all over the world, had to concern themselves with it.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“It is impossible to deal with matters of world-wide concern without the participation of the largest State in the world, representing one-quarter of the whole world's population. The sooner the question is solved, the better for this Organization. The later a solution is reached, the more this Organization and the world situation will be harmed. 115. A new activity of great importance is within the reach of this Organization: the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, to be held before long. It will be to the interest of peace and fruitful cooperation, if, by co-ordinating the existing functions and creating new ones, the Conference creates a permanent body to encourage the free development of trade relations and to foster measures against discriminatory systems.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“If alarming news of neocolonialist efforts are coming from that region at the time of the final process of decolonization, the United Nations should give its sympathy to those who are anxious about colonialist infiltration. I wish to state that I share the anxiety of the Indonesian delegation. I only hope that the proposals of Indonesia and the Philippines will make it possible to find ways and means to protect this region of the world against any sort of neo-colonialist infiltration. 114. As long as the lawful rights of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations are not restored, United Nations actions will be hindered or even paralysed in many respects: in adapting the Charter to the requirements of the present international situation, in dealing with questions of the Far East and with the problems of disarmament.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Secondly, we have to commend the efforts of the Secretary-General in handling the West Irian question. After so many years of fruitless debates In the General Assembly, it is due to the good offices of the Secretary-General and to the participation of all concerned that the problem has been settled, and even in an exemplary way —exemplary in regard to the careful preparations for taking over and handing over the administrative powers and to the lawful solution of the financial questions. 113. Unfortunately enough, the question of Sarawak and North Borneo did not in due time get the amount of attention it would have needed. If the Governments of Indonesia and the Philippines express their resentment at not having been sufficiently consulted, we have to give heed to them.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“As a result of the enlarged and improved composition of the membership of this Organization, resolutions of United Nations bodies and actions of the Secretariat have improved in many respects; they are more adequate expressions of the principles of the Charter than they were before. I will illustrate this with two samples. 111. First, at the time of the Caribbean crisis of sinister memory the good offices of the Secretary-General were of great value. He was able to perform his action according to his goodwill because he felt he had the support of the overwhelming majority of this Organization. Now the responsibility rests largely with the United Nations to see that promises are kept and that the sovereignty and social order of the Republic of Cuba are not threatened from the American continent. 112.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“The dangers inherent in the confrontation of the forces of the two organizations, aiming thermonuclear weapons at each other, are not only overshadowing the European and North American continents with the tragic possibilities of a thermo-nuclear disaster, but they are endangering the present and future generations all over the world. Delegations at this session, irrespective of the continents they represent, would do a service of world-wide importance if they could strengthen and stimulate the will of all concerned to negotiate a nonaggression pact between the two main military organizations. As the representative of a State Party to the Warsaw Treaty, I express the readiness of my Government to take part in such negotiations for the sake of international peace and security. 110.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“By signing the Treaty they pledged themselves to seek the speediest possible way to the achievement of a general and complete disarmament agreement. And so did all the Governments which acceded to the Treaty. 109. In this context the original parties promised to discuss other interim measures to lessen world tensions and to secure peace. Their joint communiqué referred specifically to the Soviet proposal relating to a non-aggress ion pact between the participants in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the States Parties to the Warsaw Treaty. The proposal for such a pact is not simply the concern of the European and North American continents. The entire membership of the United Nations should concern itself with this matter of world-wide significance.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“In earlier form, as it was then presented, separated from the proposals for general and complete disarmament and from other measures intended to lessen world tensions, it could have been used to create false illusions and betray the great expectations of peace-loving peoples by putting a partial agreement in the way of more comprehensive disarmament negotiations. In the Moscow Treaty, the original Parties —the Governments of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America— proclaim as their principal aim the speediest possible achievement of an agreement on general and complete disarmament under strict international control.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“We only hope that the Moscow spirit reflected in this treaty will prevail; and if it does that will be a comforting experience in sharp contrast to the experience of the so-called Geneva and Camp David spirits of such duration. 107. Beyond what has already been said regarding the significance of the Treaty for the safeguarding of the atmosphere against further pollution, limiting the nuclear arms race and imposing new common obligations upon the great Powers, I submit a few additional observations. 108. The Treaty, in its present form and in its relation to more general disarmament goals, is a more adequate answer to the expectations of the peoples longing for peace than it was in its earlier form as proposed three or four years ago.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Delegations representing Governments that recognize the real value of the Treaty and have already signed it could contribute to lessening world tensions by calling upon Member States to be parties to the Treaty and by condemning all sorts of cold-war propaganda attached to the presentation of the Treaty and directed against the present trend of a growing international cooperation which tends to lessen the dangers of war and even to put an end to them forever. 106. At this session of the General Assembly we are really surrounded by beneficial effects of the Moscow Treaty. The entire atmosphere, the statements, even the phraseology of the debates, are deeply pervaded by the spirit of an agreement which constitutes an important first step toward the reduction of international tension and the strengthening of peace.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“In some countries, however, the official announcements of their accession to the Treaty were, and are still being, accompanied by cold-war propaganda stimulating international distrust. I refer to the case of a non-member State: official government circles of the Federal Republic of Germany exploited their accession to the Treaty for purposes of cold-war and hostile propaganda against the German Democratic Republic. I limit myself to that example.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)
“Some have made reservations to the effect that their participation depended on whether the high- level meeting showed promise of results. Delegations favouring a high-level meeting should encourage the States members of that Committee to decide in favour of such a meeting. In the present situation a high-level meeting certainly would be useful, since the negotiations conducted so far have laid the groundwork for agreements that could be reached during high-level deliberations, and the Summit Conference of Independent African States could serve as a new guidance to the Eighteen-nation Committee on Disarmament during its regular deliberations. 105. The overwhelming majority of States Members of the United Nations have already signed the Moscow Treaty.”
1963-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 18 (1963)