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“The failure to ratify the SALT II agreement, the slowing down or discontinuance of the disarmament negotiations by tho American side and the implementation of particular attention to the promotion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NVATO] decision not a mere expression which can be struck out of decision to deploy American medium-range strategic nuclear missiles in certain Western European countries, which a direct threat to the security of my own country, serves to increase international tension, disturbs the existing balance of power and further escalates the arms race. 13. Not long ago we were shocked to learn the news of the latest American decision to start manufacturing the neutron bomb.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The Government of the Hungarian People's Republic attaches particular importance to the cause of nuclear disarmament and great significance to the continuation of talks, which are so crucial to the security of all mankind, between the Soviet Union and the United States on the limitation and reduction of strategic nuclear weapons. 12.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Renewed and mutual initiatives arc necessary for further serious steps to be taken by the world along the road to disarmament. We therefore welcome and support the Soviet disarmament proposals, including that of the addition of the most recent item on the agenda of the current session [AI36/I92], relating to the conclusion of a treaty on the prohibition of the stationing of weapons of any kind in outer space. These proposals are based on sober consideration, taking realities into account. They reflect an earnest desire for peace and consequently coincide will the interests and aspirations of the Hungarian people 11.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“My Government participates actively and constructively in the different international disarmament forums and endeavors to promote solutions for the issues Involved through bilateral talks as well. 10. In the present-day international situation, all peoples of the world have a particular Interest in, and face the most important task of, halting the arms race, which is placing increasingly heavy burdens on mankind. At previous disarmament talks, a considerable number of valuable and constructive proposals were put forward and agreements were concluded. It Is important that the results of past efforts should not be wasted and should be drawn upon to achieve practical accords that would lead to a reduction of military confrontation.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The prime goal of our foreign policy remains that of promoting the cause of averting the danger of war, strengthening peace and international security, achieving disarmament and deepening friendship and cooperation among peoples. 8. In the present situation we believe it to be of particular importance to maintain and reinforce the links which countries with different social systems have forged over the last few years in a spirit of peaceful coexistence. In so far as possible, international co-operation should continue to be developed, efforts to solve outstanding problems should be redoubled and any designs to impede or restrict, the achievement of such goals should resisted. 9. The Hungarian People's Republic is a staunch advocate of disarmament and of arms limitation.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Efforts are being made to provoke confrontation, to exacerbate the situation and to create new hotbeds of crisis. Cold war propaganda campaigns have gained further momentum. 6. It is no exaggeration to say that all these ingredients combine to create a serious danger to peace and international security and cooperation among States and peoples which statesmen have, with a proper sense of responsibility for the fate of mankind, made untiring efforts to bring about and strengthen for decades. It is in the common interest of peoples everywhere to call a halt to those processes, jeopardizing as they do international peace and security. 7. The Government of the Hungarian People's Republic condemns attacks on detente, the arms race and irresponsible attempts to poison the international climate and revive the cold war.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“The main cause of unfavorable developments in the international situation lies in the attempts to push the world back Into the impasse of the policy of force by starting i new surge in the arms racc in pursuit of military superiority and by poisoning the international atmosphere. I know very well that other factors ate also mentioned as being at the root of international tension, but these ate mere pretexts used by extremist imperialist circles to conceal their true intentions. 5. The policy of those circles is aimed at destroying the results of detcnte. Systematic efforts are being made to undermine relations between socialist and developed capitalist countries. Before our very eyes, military and economic power is being used increasingly against countries pursuing progressive policies and against liberation movements.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“Sir, allow me to congratulate you on your election as President of the thirty-sixth session of the General Assembly, which I am convinced will successfully accomplish its task under your guidance, 2. I also wish to welcome the delegations of the Republic of Vanuatu and Belize, the newly admitted Members of the world Organization. 3. Every session of the General Assembly is a significant event in international political life. This is particularly true now when the process of detente has suffered a set-back and elements of tension in international relations are on the increase. The intensification of negative processes which have been observed in recent years threatens to confront mankind anew with the grave consequences of the cold-war policy that once caused so much damage. 4.”
1981-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 36 (1981)
“I have endeavoured to state concisely my Government's position on the current international situation, outlining the pressing tasks facing us and presenting our ideas concerning ways in which these problems might be resolved. The Hungarian delegation will work in that spirit throughout the thirty-fifth session of the General Assembly.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“My Government is of the view that the Charter of the United Nations has laid down norms of conduct for States, a set of rules for coexistence among nations and a procedure against its violators that are still valid today. We are convinced that this carefully balanced Constitution of the community of nations is not in need of amendment. The role of the United Nations can be enlarged, as is desired by the majority of Member States, through fuller use of the possibilities inherent in the Charter and through strict observance of its provisions. At the same time, however, the successful solution of the complex international issues confronting us presupposes stronger co-operation among Member States, mutual respect for the interests of others, understanding of one another's problems and an active search for solutions and arrangements. 74.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“In the course of the past quarter of a century it has been the constant endeavour of the Hungarian People's Republic to conduct its activities according to the letter and spirit of the Charter and to help the world Organization fulfil as fully as possible its main function of maintaining and strengthening peace and security. 72. We maintain that on the whole the United Nations has so far lived up to its mission, but we are convinced that its role in the solution of international issues can be still further increased. We highly appreciate the activity of the Secretary- General in enhancing the effectiveness of the Organization. 73.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“We deplore the fact that owing to the negative attitude of a few countries the eleventh special session of the General Assembly devoted to questions of the world economy failed to produce results. The restructuring of international economic relations on a democratic and just basis and the removal of obstacles to the development of economic cooperation remain an urgent task that must be discharged, as required by the interests of mankind as a whole and by the extremely grave economic situation in some of the developing countries, 71. During the present session my country is commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of its admission to membership in the United Nations.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“We condemn the machinations of South Africa to delay Namibia's accession to independence and to set up a puppet regime subservient to neo-colonialist interests. My Government demands the granting of independence to Namibia in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations and OAU. It recognizes the South West Africa People's Organization [SWAPO] as the sole legitimate representative of the Namibian people and lends its support in its struggle to attain independence. 69. The Hungarian People's Republic has a paramount interest in ensuring that international economic cooperation develops smoothly, facilitates the full use of advantages offered by the international division of labour for the improvement of the welfare of peoples, and enhances the peaceful coexistence of countries with different social systems. 70.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“On behalf of my Government I wish to welcome our new Member States and I take this opportunity to express satisfaction at this fresh result in the liquidation of the colonial system, and this new achievement of the struggle for national liberation. We wish those countries every success. 67. In our opinion, the anniversary of the Declaration imposes an obligation on Member States to take joint and still more efficient measures with a view to the final liquidation of the remnants of colonialism and the guaranteeing to all peoples of their right to self-determination. 68. While indisputable results have been achieved, there is more to be done. Now that the independence of Zimbabwe has been proclaimed, the situation of Namibia becomes even more striking and untenable.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“My Government still holds that all foreign troops should be withdrawn from the Korean peninsula and that the peaceful reunification of the two parts of that country should be encouraged. We support the relevant proposals made by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. 66. Twenty years ago, the historic Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples was adopted by the General Assembly. Since then a number of countries have become free from colonial oppression as a result of the persevering struggle of socialist countries, national liberation movements and other progressive forces, and they have taken their place in the community of nations. Among them now are Zimbabwe and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the newly admitted Member States of our world Organization.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Recognition and acceptance of the realities, international recognition of the sole legitimate representative of the Kampuchean people and its participation in the work of the United Nations would contribute greatly to the alleviation of the tense situation. The prestige of our world Organization is impaired while the seat of people's Kampuchea is still occupied by the genocidal Pol Pot clique, which represents nobody. 64. It was with a view to restoring tranquillity in Southeast Asia that 13 Member States, including Hungary, proposed that the item entitled "Question of peace, stability and co-operation in South-East Asia" be placed on the agenda of the thirty-fifth session of the General Assembly. 65. The latest events in South Korea have again focused attention on the long-outstanding question of Korea.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“China's aggression against Viet Nam and its threats to "teach it another lesson", as well as its subversive acts against the neighbouring progressive regimes and its open intervention have given rise to tension in that region. 63. The plight of the Kampuchean people is gradually improving, despite intrigues from outside, and the results of the effort to build a new society are already in evidence. The people of Kampuchea, upon whom a terrible tragedy was visited, is rallying more and more firmly behind the People's Revolutionary Council. This has met with favourable response from the progressive forces.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Acceptance of the proposals made by the Afghan Government for a settlement on 14 May of this year would remove the tension whipped up around Afghanistan and would allow that Government to carry out its progressive policy measures that broadly respect the country's historical and religious traditions. My Government finds it unacceptable that on the pretext of Soviet military assistance to Afghanistan the extremist circles of imperialism should be mounting an over-all attack against international detente and co-operation. The slanders cast at the Soviet Union are simply a screen for efforts to carry out longstanding and well-known schemes. 62. The greatest problem in South-East Asia results from the expansionist and great-Power policy of the Chinese Government.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The victory of the popular forces in Afghanistan in 1978 and later the turn of events in Iran have changed the situation in the Middle East. The extremist circles of imperialism will stop at nothing to regain their lost positions, resorting to means ranging from overt intervention in the domestic affairs of other countries, through economic boycotts and sanctions, to the supply of arms to counterrevolutionaries scheming abroad against the legitimate Government. 61. The Government of the Hungarian People's Republic is of the view that the key to the solution of the situation in that country is the halting of intervention by outside reactionary forces.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“I think it is now sufficiently clear to all that the Camp David accords—the separate deal between Egypt and Israel—have solved nothing and have proved a blind alley. The complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the occupied Arab territories is, in our opinion, indispensable for a comprehensive and just settlement of the Middle East crisis. The Palestinian people must be allowed to exercise their legitimate rights, including the right to establish a State of their own, and the security of all countries in the region should be guaranteed. We condemn Israel's decision on the annexation of Jerusalem. We support the resolutions of the seventh emergency special session of the Assembly, on the question of Palestine, and urge full implementation of their provisions. 60.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“In urging action to remove the causes of the crisis situations, we reaffirm our solidarity with and support of the peoples in their struggle for progress, national independence and self-determination, as well as against colonial and neo-colonialist oppression and neo-colonialist designs. It is in this spirit that we have taken our stand on the situation in southern Africa, on the policy of apartheid, on the questions of Western Sahara and Cyprus and on the revolutionary processes in Latin America. While I do not intend to repeat our position on all questions, I nevertheless deem it necessary to state our views on a few issues that have a particular bearing on the world political scene. 59.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The people and Government of the Hungarian People's Republic, acting in keeping with their national interests, are doing their utmost to ensure the implementation of the proposals made by the States parties to the Warsaw Treaty for the continuation of the process of security and co-operation in Europe. We believe that the chances of a successful outcome of the Madrid meeting would be greatly enhanced if at the meeting it was decided to convene a conference on military detente and disarmament in Europe and its date determined as well as its procedure and the agenda for the first phase. Such a decision would have a favourable impact on the atmosphere in all disarmament forums. 58. The position of my Government concerning the conflicts and hotbeds of crisis that poison the international climate is unchanged.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“It is inadmissible that certain Western circles should again try to use that forum for a propaganda campaign against the socialist countries and to aggravate the situation, even though some evidence of this is already available. The interests of the peoples of the countries signatories to the Final Act of Helsinki would not be served if scope was left in Madrid for unbridled mud- slinging and accusations in connection with matters that are not within the competence of that Conference. What is needed is a constructive spirit and forward-oriented proposals. 57.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“We deplore the fact that those to whom they are addressed show much less interest in them than they merit in view of the importance of the cause they promote. 56. The Hungarian People's Republic continues to pay particular attention to the cause of security and cooperation in Europe. It is consistently striving to develop its relations with all countries of the region on the basis of the Helsinki Final Act and is guided by the spirit thereof in preparing for the Madrid meeting of representatives of the signatory States. In the course of preparatory work for that meeting, Hungarian diplomacy has, through bilateral channels, made several new proposals designed to strengthen confidence and co-operation among the peoples of Europe. We believe that the Madrid meeting should focus attention on questions of common interest.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“Progress must also be made in the Vienna Talks on Mutual Reduction of Forces, Armaments and Associated Measures in Central Europe. NATO tactics have doomed those talks to a stalemate. While the socialist countries present new and positive proposals, the NATO countries evade a constructive response to any of those proposals. However, we do not give up hope. The conclusion of a mutually acceptable agreement is a task of increasing urgency. 55. The Political Consultative Committee of the States Parties to the Warsaw Treaty in its declaration of 15 May complemented the earlier proposals made by socialist countries, each and every one of which serves the cause of reducing international tension and promoting peace and security.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“This is the pre-condition also for starting a third round of talks, SALT III, on considerable reductions in strategic arms. Furthermore, efforts to press for the implementation of the NATO decision on the deployment in Europe of new nuclear missiles of medium range but of a strategic nature should also be abandoned. 53. The stationing of new American medium-range missiles in some countries of Western Europe would pose a direct threat to the security of the Hungarian People's Republic. My Government fully supports the relevant Soviet proposal submitted in this regard which provides a good basis for the settlement of this issue. We hope that the forthcoming Soviet-American talks will be useful and successful. 54.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“We believe it necessary for all Members of the United Nations, even without formal adoption of a final document, to promote the observance of the provisions of that Treaty, the strengthening of its universality and the prevention of the spread of nuclear weapons. 51. We can brook no further delay in finding solutions to tasks of common concern, such as the prohibition of the manufacture of chemical weapons and the development of new types of weapons of mass destruction, as well as the prevention of the spread of radiological weapons. 52. It is our conviction that the entry into force of the SALT II agreement would be of key importance to the success of the ongoing bilateral and multilateral disarmament talks at Geneva and in other forums.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The Committee has spent too much time dealing with organizational and procedural questions. At the opposite pole from the socialist countries with their initiatives for the solution of disarmament problems, certain Western Powers are seeking to avoid undertaking any commitments. There is little hope for progress if some members of the Committee on Disarmament fail to summon up the political will necessary in the quest for solutions to the issues under discussion. 50. My Government has repeatedly stated that it attaches great importance to the conclusion and implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We cannot but deplore the failure of the second Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty to produce the results hoped for.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The Government of the Hungarian People's Republic believes that the continuation and speeding up of the dis-armament talks, the adoption of effective measures to curb the arms race and the attainment of equal security at ever lower levels of armaments are absolutely necessary. 48. I wish to reaffirm my Government's readiness, which is shared by the other States parties to the Warsaw Treaty, to negotiate and to assume treaty obligations on the limitation, reduction and complete destruction of any type of weapons on the basis of equal security and reciprocity. It is on that basis that the socialist countries have put forward initiatives in different fields of disarmament. 49. It is a matter of concern to us that the Committee on Disarmament, at Geneva, has once again failed to make any notable headway in the current year.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The Government of the Hungarian People's Republic, like the other countries in the socialist community, is ready to work together with the peoples of progressive and other peace- loving countries and with all Governments of the world that are committed to act together with a sense of responsibility for the destiny of their peoples, in order to achieve those grand aims. 46. My Government agrees with the appraisal of disarmament tasks as contained in the memorandum which the Soviet Union has submitted to the Assembly and it lends full support to the adoption and realization of the Soviet proposals, which envisage urgent measures for reducing the danger of war. 47.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“If that were so, then before long the world would be able to breathe a sigh of relief. We believe that the new phase of the arms drive has deeper roots, namely the aims of extremist circles to exert political pressure on the peoples of other countries, to contain progress and to regain their lost position by applying the well-known formula of the policy of strength. Although we know that that is a futile attempt, it should nevertheless be condemned for jeopardizing peace and security. 45. Mankind today has, however, an ardent wish for and a vital interest in quite the opposite, namely, to uphold peace, strengthen security and expand co-operation.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“If one adds the undeclared wars, the acts of political and ideological subversion carried on by imperialist circles to weaken progressive regimes in numerous countries of the world, then there looms ahead a by no means negligible danger to peace and security. 43. The anti-peace manoeuvres of the extremist circles of imperialism are supported and even encouraged by the leaders of China. This is today another important element in the increase in international tension. 44. There are some who believe that what the extremist circles of imperialism are aiming to do by increasing the arms build-up and taking political steps reminiscent of the cold war is no more than to influence certain events in domestic policy or to achieve similar ends. However, nothing could be further from the truth.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“In our view, the principal causes lie in the fact that the leading countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO] launched a new wave of the arms race at their summit conference in Washington as far back as 1978, and made no secret of their intention to obtain military superiority over the States parties to the Warsaw Treaty. To that end they increased the military expenditures of the NATO countries, the long-term programmes for building up arms, the deployment in Western Europe of new American nuclear missiles of medium range but strategic in nature, the postponement of the ratification by the American Senate of the SALT II agreement and the creation of rapid deployment forces for purposes of intervention—to mention only the most striking instances of that effort.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“So far as possible, bilateral relations should be developed still further and any effort to block that road should be opposed. Paramount importance attaches to ensuring that dialogue between leaders of countries will not cease even for a moment in this period of tension, which we trust will be but transitory. We are convinced that there is no single international issue in dispute which, given the necessary good will, could not be settled by political means. 42. The present situation is characterized by elements of detente and tension, which exist concurrently in world politics. Recent years have witnessed sober endeavours followed by various steps which have worsened the international climate.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“The people of my country welcomed with satisfaction the impressive achievements of the 1970s in the consolidation of international peace and security, the settlement of certain complex international problems and the cooperation among countries with different social systems. 40. Today we maintain our firm belief that preserving peace and warding off the danger of a new world war are vital for mankind in our age. My Government still regards this as its primary task and is doing its utmost to contribute to preserving and increasing the results of detente. 41. In the current situation it is of particular importance to maintain and strengthen the ties which have been established in recent years among countries with different social systems, on the basis of peaceful coexistence.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“President, I should like first of all to congratulate you on your election to the presidency of this thirty-fifth session of the General Assembly. I trust that, under your guidance, our work at this session will be successful. 38. At this as at every session we have to analyse the main tendencies and phenomena of the international situation, to explore the underlying causes of both the favourable and unfavourable processes and to work together to adopt resolutions which will promote stronger peace and security and facilitate social progress, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. As most of the speakers before me have pointed out, the present situation dictates a special need for sober deliberations and for the encouragement of constructive endeavours. 39.”
1980-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 35 (1980)
“It is with these reflections in mind that I have sought to outline my Government's position on some of the major international issues before the General Assembly. We hope that the work of the present session of the United Nations General Assembly will live up to our expectations and that the world Organization will contribute substantially to the realization of the ardent wish of all of us to establish firmly lasting international peace and security.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“We appreciate the significant personal efforts made towards that goal by the Secretary-General, Mr. Kurt Waldheim, whom we had the pleasure of welcoming to Hungary last July. The Charter of the United Nations contains numerous possibilities that have not yet been sufficiently used to that end. We still hold that the provisions of the Charter on the purposes and principles of the United Nations, as well as on its organs and their functions, provide an appropriate basis for performing the tasks incumbent upon us. 66. The constant and considerable increase in the United Nations budget is a matter of concern. We think that effective measures should be taken to reduce the rate of increase in expenditure. 67.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Our delegation will do its best to promote efforts seeking to ensure that the relevant provisions to be worked out take due account of the positive principles laid down in important United Nations resolutions on economic matters, particularly the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States, and reflect faithfully the real causes of the state of backwardness in developing countries as well as the material and moral responsibility of the developed capitalist countries. These provisions should also make clear the close relations between international economic and political processes on the one hand, and the internal and external conditions of economic growth on the other. 65. As I have had several occasions to state from this rostrum, my Government considers it necessary that the effectiveness of the United Nations should be enhanced.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“We find it unacceptable that the capitalist countries should be shifting the burden of solutions to their internal economic problems to other countries, particularly those which are economically less developed. 64. My Government believes that the activity of the United Nations in the field of formulating economic policy should concentrate on the restructuring of international economic relations on a democratic and just basis, on the reorganization of the prevailing pattern of the international division of labour and of the structure of the world economy. The world conferences held in 1979 and scheduled for 1980, particularly the special session of the General Assembly to be held in 1980, have a significant role to play in economic development over the next decade.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“The recent Sixth Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries in Havana was a true reflection of the increasing role being played by the non-aligned movement in shaping international political life. Following the movement's traditions, the meeting of Heads of State and Government once again raised its voice against imperialism, colonialism, neo-colonialism and racism, and in favour of disarmament. The Hungarian Government supports the just aspirations of the non-aligned movement and agrees with the substance of the Havana Declaration. 63. My Government is increasingly concerned over some of the alarming phenomena occurring in the world economy which are manifest in no small measure in the protectionist and discriminatory tendencies of the developed capitalist countries and the international monopolies.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“The Hungarian Government continues to pledge its solidarity with the Arab peoples fighting for the elimination of the consequences of the Israeli aggression, and is in favour of a just and lasting settlement of the Middle East. The separate peace treaty between Egypt and Israel disregards the concerns of the Arab peoples, tends to increase tension in the region and is a source of new conflicts. That is why we refuse to accept the separate peace treaty and oppose the effort to have it recognized by the United Nations. A just and lasting settlement can be brought about only with the equal participation of all the interested parties, including the Palestine Liberation Organization [PLO], and that settlement should ensure the right of the Palestinian Arab people to establish a State of their own. 62.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“A popular revolution has triumphed in Afghanistan, but it has still to fight counter-revolutionaries and the foreign forces which assist them. My Government expresses its solidarity with the revolution in Afghanistan and stands at its side in its hard struggle. 60. Present-day developments point to an increasingly active participation of Latin American countries in the struggle for a democratic and independent pattern of political and economic development. We welcome the democratic changes in Nicaragua and reject any manoeuvres designed to impose on that country arrangements alien to the interests of the people. It is for the long-suffering Nicaraguan people to choose the path they wish to follow. 61.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“Mr. President I should like, on behalf of my Government, to welcome you warmly and to express my hope that the thirty-fourth session of the General Assembly under your leadership will be successful in its work. 35. On behalf of my Government, I should like to are some people who, to put it mildly, are behaving rather strangely. They acknowledged that the Pol Pot regime pursued a policy of genocide and for years had raided the border areas of Viet Nam, but in practice they closed their eyes to it and in this way they justify the "right to existence" of a regime that committed unpardonable crimes against the Kampuchean people. They also serve to justify the acts of the aggressor which invaded Viet Nam from the north. 58. In recent years significant changes have occurred in the Near East. 59.”
1979-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 34 (1979)
“The Hungarian delegation is naturally not opposed to carrying out the necessary restructuring, but it holds it essential that such efforts should be. made with great caution and with a clear definition of the areas of activity and competence. It is along these lines that I have wished to sum up the position of my Government concerning some questions on the agenda of this thirty-third session of the General Assembly. I hope that the session will also perform useful work and will contribute to strengthening co-operation and understanding among nations and to consolidating peace and security.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“My Government believes that it is absolutely essential to enhance the effectiveness of the United Nations, and therefore we follow attentively the work of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization. We note with satisfaction the Committee's growing awareness of the fact that any step forward in this direction can result only from complete consensus of opinion. The role of the United Nations can be strengthened and its effectiveness increased primarily through greater observance of the Charter, which has stood the test of time. 106. While recognizing the useful activities of the United Nations, I should like to voice the concern of the Hungarian delegation about certain concepts for the restructuring and developing of the Organization, including the Secretariat.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“Precisely for this reason we "are against the creation of additional human rights bodies, since their functioning would raise considerable difficulties for the related activity of our Organization and might lead to a deterioration of relations between Member States. 104. The Hungarian delegation avails itself of this opportunity to condemn once again the terror prevalent in Chile and to demand the cessation of brutality and the restoration of human rights and democracy. Our people supports the Chilean patriots in their struggle for a democratic revival of their country. We similarly condemn all forms of racial oppression and demand that an end be put to the apartheid policy of the Pretoria regime. 105.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“It is in the spirit of the United Nations Charter and in accordance with the provisions of the Helsinki Final Act that Hungary for its part wishes to participate in international co-operation aimed at effective respect for human rights, and it expects other countries to do likewise. Therefore, my Government rejects any attempt at interference in matters within the domestic jurisdiction of other States under the pretext of defending human rights. Justified international action to ensure respect for human rights should also in the future be distinguished from political campaigns seeking the revival of "cold war" confrontation. 103. The Hungarian Government considers that the United Nations system of institutions concerned with human rights is satisfactory and sufficient.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“We favour the consideration by the present session of the role played by the equitable distribution of national income in the promotion of economic and social progress. It is our conviction that national income should be devoted essentially to peaceful economic construction, to the creation of conditions for the practical implementation of the right to work, and to the improvement of material, medical, social and cultural services for the broad masses of the people. The products created by working people should be used, first of all, to raise their standard of living. Only this will make it possible to realize the principle of social justice as enshrined in the Charier and to achieve the fullest observance of human rights. 102.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)
“My Government supports the restructuring of international economic relations on a just and democratic basis, in accordance with the principles embodied in the resolutions of the sixth special session of the United Nations General Assembly [resolutions 3201 (S-VI) and 3202 (S-VI)J and in the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States /resolution 3281 (XXIX)]. 100. The Hungarian People's Republic attaches great importance to social problems and human rights issues. We think "that discussion of these questions in the United Nations would enable us to take further steps towards the final elimination of the different forms of colonial and racial oppression, of social injustice and of hunger and misery which still beset a number of countries across the world. 101.”
1978-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 33 (1978)