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Bhagat

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1968-09-24
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  1. “We believe that the evolution of individuals and societies depends on the extent to which they exercise self-restraint and abjure the use of force. Jawaharlal Nehru, who combined in himself modern political thought and the basic teaching of Mahatma Gandhi, strove to bring about a new system of relations among nations. He was tireless in advocating peaceful coexistence. He believed that in a world rent by conflict, freedom not fear, faith not doubt, confidence not suspicion would lead to friendship amongst nations. 155. The concept was evoking some response among statesmen and nations, and there was a growing recognition that, howsoever difficult it might seem, peaceful coexistence alone could enable the post-war world to solve its disputes rationally. But this trend has received severe jolts. 156. Every now and then violence erupts.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

  2. “Only too well do we know how long and hard is the path of development. What we do expect is understanding of the intangible yearnings of people who have long been under foreign domination. 153. Unfortunately, economic co-operation has little progress to show. Nor has there been any notable advance in international co-operation in the political sphere. The reasons for this failure are obvious and many: Economic and military power continue to dominate politics. The carving out of spheres of influence still motivates policies and actions. The desire to mould other nations in the image of one’s own inspires propaganda, sowing seeds of mistrust. Nations continue to place narrow national ends above the larger purposes of peace and universal security. 154. In India, we have been powerfully conditioned by Mahatma Gandhi.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

  3. “He advocated before this Assembly a “new approach to co-operation and the furtherance of the co-operative effort”. The Assembly accepted his suggestion of an International Co-operation Year. The United Nations also launched a development decade to promote greater economic co-operation between the rich and the poor nations. Two major international conferences on trade and development were held. 152. The interest shown by Member States in these moves aroused great expectations among the developing countries. We did not seek to share the power of the big Powers. We did not ask that they deny any of their own people their needs in order to fulfil ours. We, who have had twenty years or less of freedom to work for our progress, did not expect miracles of sudden transformation.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

  4. “Where others might have been overwhelmed by heart-break, U Thant has persevered, undaunted, in his great work with rare faith, devotion and detachment. It is up to all of us to give him our fullest support. 150. The United Nations is the trustee of the world’s peace and represents tie hopes of mankind. Its very existence gives a feeling of assurance that the justice of true causes can be brought fearlessly before the world. This Assembly and the agencies of the United Nations should, in all that they do, sustain those hopes and promote the causes of peace. 151. Seven years ago, India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, addressed this Assembly. He was a believer in seeking areas‘ of agreement and co-operation, and in enlarging them.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)

  5. “147. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, distinguished representatives, I am grateful to you for according me the high honour of addressing this great Assembly. May I take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your election to the distinguished office of President of the General Assembly. It is a fitting tribute to Guatemala and to your own personal qualities. I wish you success. 148. I have just come from an instructive and stimulating visit to a number of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. This enabled me to see the earnest strivings of the peoples of that great continent for social progress and better standards of living. 149. I should like to pay a special tribute to the Secretary-General.”

    1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)