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first: 1967-09-24
most recent: 1970-09-24
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“Let us draw strength from this auspicious beginning to face the issues before us in a spirit of solidarity, determination and hope. 124. The untimely death of your predecessor, the late Mr. Arenales, has caused us deep sorrow. We admired the courage, candour and devotion which he showed during the last session of the Assembly, and his memory will live with us for a long time. 125. This year marks the beginning of a new era in the history of mankind. A great dream, long cherished by man, has been realized. For centuries, the moon has inspired philosophical thoughts, lyrics and faith. It has been portrayed by man as a mystery beyond his reach. Today, it inspires human solidarity and peace because the brave men who first set foot upon it did so in the name of all mankind. 126.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
“122. Allow me, Madam President, to extend to you my warmest congratulations on your election as President of the twenty-fourth session of the General Assembly. Your election to this high office represents a source of particular pleasure and satisfaction to my delegation, not only because it is most fitting that a person of your standing, a distinguished representative of Liberia, one of the African founding Members of the United Nations, should lead the affairs of the Assembly, but also because your election will further enhance the status of women and the recognition of the contributions which they can make to the world community and the resolution of its problems. 123. In your election, we thus celebrate the victory of a cause signifying freedom from past burdens, as well as hope for the future.”
1969-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 24 (1969)
““Let those who wish to devote themselves to the service of humanity” — His Imperial Majesty went on to say — “gather together and make the voice of selfless service reach the ears of hundreds of millions of their shelterless, despondent brothers and sisters throughout the world.” 76. This eloquent appeal for all men of conscience to enter the arena and join their combined strength against the destructive forces of apathy, hopelessness and belligerency defines and summarizes, I believe, the noble goals of this Organization, as well as the ardent hopes of men throughout the world. It is on this note of hope and expectation that I wish to conclude my statement.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“In June 1968 in an address before Harvard University my august Sovereign observed: "I propose the creation of an international organization to be known by some such name as the Universal Welfare Legion, in which individuals irrespective of country, class, race, religion, sex, age, economic level or social status will render service. Their only common denominator will be the fact they should have decided to devote a part of their lives to the service of mankind. The headquarters for the general administration of this organization should be attached exclusively to the United Nations; that is, to the greatest organization which has been created internationally to serve the whole of humanity.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“It is, in fact, the success of this campaign which affords our young recruits an opportunity to contribute to various social development programmes. 75. But, in this age of international interdependence, we cannot isolate ourselves from the rest of the world and remain indifferent to the sufferings and miseries of others. In our view, happiness can be fully enjoyed only when one can at the same time witness the prosperity of others. It has been with this sense of solidarity that His Imperial Majesty Shahanshah Aryamehr has, on several occasions, recommended the direction of the altruism and capabilities of volunteers to a broad spectrum of human welfare programmes.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“As a result of intensive efforts in the social, political and economic fields and by the institution of far-reaching revolutionary reforms, our economy is developing rapidly. Iran’s gross national product last year increased by almost 12 per cent. Joined with our neighbours, Pakistan and Turkey, in regional co-operation for development, we have already seen favourable evidence of the advantages that each of our countries would enjoy from co-operative efforts in economic and trade fields. 74. We have already begun the implementation of our fourth five-year development plan, in which great attention is being focussed on the development of the industrial sector. In other areas the use of army conscripts in literacy, health and development programmes continues to yield important results.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“There was a general expectation that recognition of the fundamental truth that economic development is a joint endeavour, depending for its success on the effective interrelationship between both developed and developing countries, would persuade the developed countries to accommodate the exports of developing countries, ease conditions for aid, and increase the volume of assistance offered. 72. The second United Nations Conference on Trade and Development was a failure. The industrial countries would not, or could not, commit themselves to the trade and aid provisions that would ensure a prosperous future for all. That goal, we are firmly convinced, must form the basis of the second Development Decade. 73. However, as far as Iran is concerned, we have made significant economic and social progress during the first Development Decade.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“My Government is ready to participate in such efforts, and I should like to reaffirm today the pledge we made some time ago to place permanent peace-keeping forces at the disposal of the United Nations, whenever such forces might be required. 69. I should now like to turn to a matter of equal importance to peace and stability in the world: the question of economic development. 70. Many believed that the second session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development would give new impetus to international co-operation in the field of development. Many hoped that as a result of the consultations between donor and recipient countries a new sense of purpose would be injected into the first United Nations Development Decade, as well as the preparations for the second. 71.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“Only through a strict observance of the basic principles enshrined in the Charter — in particular, the pledge to refrain from the use of force and to refrain from intervention in the internal affairs of other States — can we ever hope to approach the establishment of the rule of law. Here, those Powers which both in practice and under the Charter have undertaken a large share of the responsibility for the maintenance of peace could do much to create the necessary conditions under which nations would be deterred from resort to force. 68. The Government of Iran believes that the maintenance of peace is a collective responsibility, requiring the co-operation of all.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“The hesitation of the Security Council to approve peace-keeping and enforcement operations makes it our paramount duty to improve the machinery for peace-keeping and the peaceful settlement of disputes. 67. It goes without saying that, unless our world Organization is transformed into a truly viable and effective machinery for peace, as it was intended to be, the international community will continue to be plagued by an ever-increasing recurrence of crises. It is equally axiomatic to say that, had the United Nations succeeded in firmly establishing the rule of law in place of the rule of force, many of the conflicts, especially armed conflicts, could have been averted. But United Nations success depends largely on the actions of its Members, especially with respect to their obligations under the Charter.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“Another field:in which the United Nations failed to achieve concrete results is that of peace-keeping operations. Here we must be honest with ourselves about the very real limitations that exist as far as our ability to take effective action is concerned. While we, the Members of the General Assembly, may vote for peace-keeping operations and for resolutions containing clauses which would require enforcement action for their implementation, we are, none the less, essentially cast in the role of the public forum. 66. By giving expression to the conscience, outrage, hopes and expectations of the world, we can only hope to persuade the Security Council to take action to enforce the peace and suppress acts of aggression.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“In paving tribute to him for his tireless efforts and great diplomatic skill, I wish to express the hope that he will, in the end, overcome the difficulties that have so far marred his mission. 64. The developments in Czechoslovakia have also given rise to international concern and disquiet. For our part, the position of my Government has been made abundantly clear by its prompt reaction to that situation. It is our view that the armed intervention in Czechoslovakia, which has taken place without an appeal from the legal government of that country, is unjustifiable. My Government hopes that a just and equitable solution safeguarding the rights of the Czech nation like those of any other independent nation, and in accordance with the wishes of the people, will be found. 65.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“We stressed the urgency of implementing the resolutions adopted by the General Assembly on this question. My country follows developments in that area with a sense of anxiety for the future and sympathy for the innocent people who are the first victims of war. 63. In our view, it is only through the implementation of the decisions of the United Nations in this respect, and in particular the resolution of the Security Council, adopted on 22 November 1967, that a peaceful settlement in the Middle East can become a reality. Ambassador Gunnar Jarring, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, charged with the difficult task of paving the way for the implementation of this resolution, has already eared our high esteem.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“The tragedy inherent in the fact that more than a year has elapsed since the end of the Arab-Israeli war without a solution of the problems or any changes in the status quo, reproaches us, threatens the lives of millions of innocent victims as well as the hopes for peace in the area, and blights the development of constructive and co-operative relations not only in the area but throughout the world. 62. At the last session of the General Assembly, we rejected war as a means of settling disputes. We agreed that titles obtained by force could not be recognized as valid. No State must be allowed to extend its frontiers as a result of war. We called for arrangements to be made for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Arab territories, and opposed the unilateral measures taken by Israel to change the status of Jerusalem.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“Although the bitter war in Viet-Nam still constitutes a matter of the gravest concern to the international community, it is gratifying to note that a door has, at last, been opened to negotiations. The position of my Government on this issue has had public expression before. While, to date, no substantive progress appears to have been made, I believe that the very initiation of those talks is an important first step along the road to the end of the war. 61. The Middle East crisis, which continues unabated, is, naturally, uppermost in our mind. The danger that this tragic and explosive situation represents to peace and over-all progress in the area cannot be overstated.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“I should like to reiterate, once again, that we condemn the policy of apartheid, racial discrimination and the continued denial of the right of self-determination to subjugated peoples. We endorse the right of all people to self-determination and the enjoyment of fundamental freedoms. We reaffirm our view that the gap between the developed and the developing countries impedes the realization of human rights: in the international community. It is imperative for every nation to make the maximum effort to close that gap. 59. I should now like to turn to yet another and more immediate concern of the world community and this Organization — to those obstacles which preclude our enjoyment of peace. 60.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“We are well aware of the shortcomings of that Proclamation, but we also believe that twenty years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights such a proclamation had to be adopted. Indeed, it was imperative to show to the world that, despite the existing differences, the notion of human rights remains one and indivisible. 57. The Teheran Proclamation represents the aspirations of a new generation, marked by the experience acquired during the last two decades. By its wide contents which cover a multitude of problems varying from apartheid to disarmament, from illiteracy to the ever-widening gap between poor and rich nations, the Proclamation reflects the necessities as well as the hopes of our time. 58.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“The importance of this inter-relationship was recognized again at the recent International Human Rights Conference in Teheran and was eloquently reflected in the Conference’s various resolutions as well as in the Proclamation of Teheran. 55. In fact, this historic and solemn document is the first text of its kind which does not limit itself to freedoms in the “classical”? sense, but covers a broad range of economic, social and cultural rights. It is an oath by the international community reflecting the common will to accomplish the full realization of human rights in order to eliminate from our planet the evils of illiteracy, racism, violence, hunger and disease. 56.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“I do not wish, however, to minimize the importance of the contributions made by the Conference of Non-Nuclear-Weapon States, especially in the area of the peaceful uses of atomic energy. 54. The polarized power and the gap between the industrial and under-developed nations threaten the vital interests of all nations, both rich and poor, and the development of conditions for creating a stable world community. The glaring disparities in the living standards which separate the developing nations and industrial Powers are paralleled by the abhorrent gulf that still separates millions of human beings from the full enjoyment of their basic human rights.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“It is, therefore, a matter of deep regret for my Government that the Conference of the Non-Nuclear-Weapon States was unable to fulfil its promise of devising a solution for the problem of the security of the non-nuclear-weapon States. Its failure was neither a surprise nor a set-back. The Conference does not represent a final trial, but rather a first effort. We dare not be dissuaded by its results, nor could we evade its hard realities. The time is, therefore, now, for all States, nuclear and non-nuclear alike, to try once again, more realistically and less selfishly, to build together this essential ingredient of the régime of non-proliferation. For its realization so much time and energy have been consumed, and by its failure we shall all suffer.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“While we recognize that this Treaty will open the way to negotiations on the basic problems of disarmament and stopping the nuclear arms race, it has not entirely fulfilled our hopes or calmed our anxiety. 52. As events during the past few years eroded our confidence in the efficacy of this Organization as the guardian of our security, the importance of security assurances for non-nuclear-weapon States has played an increasingly important role in our consideration of the non-proliferation provisions. My Government would have liked to see non-proliferation and security assurances as parallel, inseparable and integral parts of a treaty on general and complete disarmament. 53.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“The Development Decade and the second United Nations Conference on Trade and Development have proved to be, to all intents and purposes, failures. We have failed, in short, to make progress in the vital areas of peace-keeping and peace-building. 51. I should like, therefore, to turn my attention briefly to each of these areas and begin, more specifically, by addressing myself to one of the accomplishments which affect the safety and survival of the whole human race — the problem of preventing the spread and use of nuclear weapons. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is the fruit of a good deal of hard work. The conclusion of such a treaty was vital.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“The progress in developing provisions governing exploration of outer space, and the examination of the question of reserving the sea-bed and ocean floor for peaceful purposes hold great promise for the future of mankind. 50. However, our lack of success in assaulting the imperative and urgent problems that confront us now overshadows these gains. As we begin this session, the world is faced with dangerous and destructive conflicts that are just as far from being resolved today as they were when we met a year ago. The war in Viet-Nam continues. Efforts to resolve the problems of the Middle East in the aftermath of the war continue to be frustrated. In addition, this year we have witnessed the development of a new situation in Europe.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“However, in our preoccupation with persistent international crises, we should not fail to note some of the encouraging achievements made in other areas. 47. In this respect, the relentless efforts of our distinguished Secretary-General should be praised. His personal dedication to the principles of justice and peace is worthy of the esteem and admiration of all of us. 48. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons [see resolution 2373(XXII)] certainly represents a positive step on the road to nuclear disarmament. We can also draw encouragement from the intensified national and international efforts in the field of human rights which culminated in the International Conference on Human Rights in Teheran in April and May of this year. 49.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“In expressing our profound appreciation for the spontaneous and generous response with which help and relief were poured into Iran, I shall also like to point this out as a vivid example of the spirit of co-operation and solidarity that could exist among all nations of the world. 46. The last session of the General Assembly met in a gloomy atmosphere. Confronted, as we are now, by the continued existence of numerous situations of actual or threatened armed conflict, by failures in the economic field and an increasing disenchantment throughout the world with the efficacy of the United Nations in fulfilling its basic responsibilities, we are unhappily conscious of the fact that we have made no real progress in solving these problems.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“Corneliu Manescu of Romania, whose able and objective guidance of the very difficult debates during the last session have earned him our esteem and admiration. His skill, discretion and wisdom became familiar to us all and he was unanimously hailed as a spokesman for moderation. 45. I should now like to say a word about the recent earthquake in my country, as a result of which over 10,000 people lost their lives and many thousands became homeless and had their lives disrupted. In this painful hour of trial, we were assisted morally and materially by Governments and peoples from all corners of the earth.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“43. I should like first of all to congratulate Mr. Arenales on his election to the presidency of this Assembly. The Iranian delegation views his election as both an affirmation of the increasing contribution that Guatemala is making to world affairs and a tribute to the personal qualities as a statesman and diplomat which he has displayed so consistently in the course of his long association with this Organization. It is our earnest hope that, under his guidance, the twenty-third session of the General Assembly will make substantial progress towards resolving some of the problems that have confronted this Organization for a long time. 44. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding and dedicated service rendered by his predecessor, my dear colleague Mr.”
1968-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 23 (1968)
“I should like to conclude by quoting a passage from my Sovereign's last book, The White Revolution, which underlines the essence of our foreign policy: "We seek peace, coexistence, and better understanding with other nations, whatever their ideologies may be; we will always support any endeavours for the establishment and furtherance of social justice; we will assist efforts in bridging the gap between the poor and rich nations of the world; and will support any plans for international co-operation, campaigns against illiteracy, poverty, disease and other contemporary social ills, "These firm beliefs have been our guide in international situations, and have enabled us to defend the principles of right without hesitation or doubt."”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Too many sources of danger exist in the world today to permit us to question that imperative. And this thought brings me again to the all-important question of the peace-keeping capacity of the United Nations. It is difficult to imagine how the United Nations can work effectively unless agreed procedures for peacekeeping operations are evolved. The maintenance of peace is a collective action requiring the understanding, assistance and forbearance of every one of us. 159. Some time ago my Government offered to place permanent peace-keeping forces at the disposal of the United Nations. Today that pledge stands as valid as ever. 160.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The presentation to the Conference of the Eighteen-Nation Committee on Disarmament in August by the United States of America and the USSR of identical drafts of a non-proliferation treaty gives us grounds to anticipate that the conclusion of a treaty on that urgent question will not be far off. 158. So much for the past. What of the future? It is peace the world seeks. We must have peace no matter how great the problems. It is a matter of regret that the provisions of the United Nations Charter are often disregarded when there are major disagreements. Nevertheless, it is our firm belief that it is the United Nations that can offer assurance for peace. Hence, if we are to have peace, all other considerations must be subordinated to the task of equipping the Organization for the effective discharge of its responsibility.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“It is the wish of my Government, which looks forward to welcoming the distinguished participants to our capital, that the Conference adopt constructive measures to further ensure the fulfilment of human rights and fundamental freedoms the world over. 157. During the twenty-first session of the General Assembly we had occasion to welcome the agreement reached between the major space Powers, which culminated in the conclusion of Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Our preoccupation with persistent international issues and mounting crises should not make us lose sight of the fact that the United Nations has made significant progress in a number of fields. I refer particularly to the question of human rights where, by its constant endeavours and probing, the United Nations has done much to uphold the dignity of man throughout the world. 155. The two International Covenants on Human Rights are vivid examples of the work accomplished by the United Nations. Yet more ought to be done, and the scheduled meeting of the International Conference on Human Rights has its own share of contributions to make. 156. The fact that Iran is to be privileged to be host to that important Conference in 1968 is, I submit, a proof of our deep attachment to the cause of human rights.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Already there has been significant progress in this programme, but we have not confined our interest to the level of regional co-operation. Indeed, we have been equally interested in wider international co-operation in the economic field. 153. In that context I should like to state that we attach great importance to the future of the activities of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, The Ministers of Economy of seventy- seven developing countries will soon meet at Algiers in order to determine their course of action at the second session of the Conference. We sincerely hope that their views and policies will receive sympathetic consideration by the developed nations at the New Delhi Conference. 154.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“For our part, my country has devoted its full attention to the problems of development. As a result of the far-reaching social, political and economic reform programmes which have been carried out, the Iranian economy has been developing at a rate of growth of 10 per cent per annum. This is truly symbolic of our revolution for progress. And we intend to continue on that course during our fourth Five-Year Development Plan, which is due to start in March 1968. 151. It is our view that by active regional and international co-operation we can accelerate the pace of our development. As this august body is aware, Pakistan, Turkey and Iran are carrying out a comprehensive programme of economic co-operation within the framework of Regional Co-operation for Development. 152.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The present circumstances are such that the gap between the advanced and the developing nations is widening all the time. Whatever the causes, the result is that the present international community is sharply divided into rich and poor nations. The continuance of the present situation is not only against the interest of the highly developed countries, but is also a source of great danger to world peace and security. It is the expectation of the developing countries that the more advanced nations will pay greater attention to their legitimate needs. It is not, however, my country's view that the rich countries' offers of assistance should take the form of grants. Indeed, we advocate close and constructive co-operation which serves the interest of all concerned. 150.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Active international co-operation directed towards the construction of a sound and expanding world economy, in which all nations are assisted in resolving their problems and satisfying their aspirations, appears to be an essential course of action to follow. 148. Yet, at a recent session, the Economic and Social Council expressed concern about the unsatisfactory progress in the achievement of the objectives of the United Nations Development Decade. In its evaluation, it has admitted that even the modest target of growth of 5 per cent per annum has not been achieved. [See Economic and Social Council resolutions 1152 (XLI) and 1089 (XXXIX),] Food shortages and threats of famine in many parts of the world constitute a most serious problem for developing countries. 149.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Our position with regard to this question is well-known and will be further elaborated in the appropriate Committee. But what I do wish to emphasize at this point is our endorsement of the Secretary-General’s suggestion contained in the introduction to his annual report [see A/6701/Add.1, para. 31]. 146. I take this opportunity to pay a tribute to the Secretary-General for his valuable work, and in particular his sincere efforts to keep alive the promise that the United Nations should become an effective instrument for peace. 147. Through the forum of this Assembly we seek peace and security in pursuit of our declared policy of peaceful and constructive co-existence.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“These arrangements, to be workable, must take into account that the parties and States generally, in signing the Charter and renouncing the use of force in their international relations, have undertaken an obligation of mutuality and reciprocity on which both sides are entitled to rely. 144. My Government is greatly concerned at the continuation of the war in Viet-Nam. Our basic position on this issue has had public expression. The right of the people of Viet-Nam to decide their own future without interference from outside is undeniable and cannot be questioned. The war has caused the people of Viet-Nam untold sufferings. Efforts should be intensified to bring about a settlement on the basis of the 1954 Geneva Agreements. 145. The urgency of a restoration of the peace-keeping capacity of the United Nations needs no demonstration.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In this context, they reaffirmed that withdrawal of Israeli forces from Arab territories was essential for the establishment of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. And they further reaffirmed their opposition to the unilateral measures taken by Israel to change the status of Jerusalem and stressed the urgency of the implementation of the resolutions passed by the United Nations General Assembly on this question. They also reiterated their sympathy for the victims of the recent conflict and emphasized the urgency of rendering the maximum humanitarian assistance to alleviate their suffering. 143. It is our earnest hope that it will be possible, in the course of the debate on this question, for the General Assembly to provide the necessary arrangements for the realization of the objectives to which I have just referred.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In this connexion, we may remember that His Majesty the Shahanshah was the first Head of State to declare as early as 7 June 1967 that: "The days of occupation and retention by force of one country’s territory by another are over. Undoubtedly, arrangements should be made whereby that part of Arab territory occupied by Israel during the present hostilities may be returned ... as soon as possible." 142. These views were further elaborated on 31 July, at the end of the Ramsar Conference of the Heads of State and Government of Pakistan, Turkey and Iran, who expressed their deep concern at the aggravation of tensions in the Middle East and the continuance of threats to peace and stability in the area. They reiterated their belief that acquisition of territory by the use of force is contrary to the provisions of the United Nations Charter.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“In view of the ties of faith and culture that bind us to the Arab peoples it is but natural that we should consider this issue with a great sense of urgency and do our utmost to ensure its settlement on a satisfactory basis. 141. The Assembly may recall that at the recent emergency special session we held the view [1530th meeting] that an arrangement for withdrawal from occupied territories was an essential step towards the achievement of a peaceful solution. And I am certain that it is appreciated by all of us here that unless withdrawal is achieved, feelings of antagonism will grow and create a barrier in the way of peaceful settlement. It was most unfortunate that the General Assembly could not find an appropriate way to express what I am sure is the general view that there is no validity to titles obtained by force.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“Economic problems facing the world are growing to an incredible proportion, while the rate of economic progress in developing countries remains alarmingly slow. 138. In the meantime, the United Nations, upon which rests our greatest hope for the preservation of peace and the well-being of mankind, is becoming progressively less equipped to serve effectively the wider and larger interest of world peace, Indeed, we must admit that the credit of the United Nations has sunk steadily. 139. I turn now to specific issues of crucial importance. As my Governments views on these issues have already been expressed on several occasions, I shall confine my remarks to certain problems which, in our opinion, require greater attention. 140. The Middle East crisis is uppermost in our mind.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“The present session of the General Assembly has opened under more alarming circumstances than those which prevailed last year. Unfortunately, the problems which were then before the Assembly are still before us today. In fact, new conflicts have flared up and more menacing problems have emerged. 136. In many corners of the world millions of our fellow men are denied their fundamental rights and are subjected to intolerable racial discrimination creating a highly explosive situation. Guns are thundering anew in certain parts of Africa. The war in Viet-Nam continues at an ever increasing pace. In the Middle East especially, we are confronted with a most urgent problem threatening world peace. 137.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“This Assembly faces a number of critical issues vital to our peace and security. We are indeed fortunate to benefit from your wise guidance and leadership. In the performance of the great task with which you are entrusted, you can be sure of the close and sincere co-operation of the Iranian delegation. 134. I should like also to thank Mr. Pazhwak, my Afghan brother for presiding with great distinction at three successive sessions of the General Assembly. The duration of his office, the critical issues he had to cope with, and the ability with which he presided during these sessions makes us aware of the debt of gratitude that all of us owe to him. I should like to thank him sincerely for his dedication and ceaseless efforts. 135.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)
“132. Mr. President, on behalf of the people and the Government of Iran, may I extend to you our most heartfelt congratulations on your election as President of the twenty-second session of the General Assembly. Your election to this high office is a just tribute to you personally, as well as a reflection of the position which is held today by the socialist Republic of Romania in the council of nations. I had the good fortune to visit Romania last August and I was able to witness the deep commitment of the Government and people of Romania to the cause of peace and international understanding. My visit to your country, Mr. President, gave me an opportunity to note with deep interest your accomplishments and to learn about the high hopes and aspirations of your people for the future. 133.”
1967-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 22 (1967)