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“We refer to the colonial Powers because they are the major architects of the policy of the "balance of power" which is at the root of the dangerous world situation. Colonialism, as a policy of domination and exploitation of the weak by the strong, is not merely confined to the physical occupation of territories and subjugation of peoples for economic purposes, but it is also a policy of indirect domination and the threat of the use of force, discrimination and corruption. It is quite erroneous to imagine that colonialism is dead. On the contrary, it survives and generates great trouble and danger. The fight against colonialism has been relentlessly carried out for the last few decades in the colonial territories and on the international level. It has been condemned by the majority of mankind.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“20 The views expounded at the Conference reflected a desire, on the part of the non-aligned countries, not to remain aloof from the great struggle between East and West, but to assert their influence in the defence of peace and justice without being committed. The time has gone when the representatives of countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America were mere spectators of international conflicts. Peoples in these areas have become more conscious of their rights and obligations in the international field and more confident in the essential role they are to play in world politics. This is a challenge to the old world order and to the persistence of some colonial Powers in their endeavour to maintain the status quo. 21.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The deliberations and conclusions of the Belgrade Conference reflect the wide unity of views on the vital problems of the contemporary world, as well as the high degree of responsibility felt by all the non-aligned countries for the elimination of the present tension, for the defence of peace and for strengthening international General Assembly — Sixteenth Session - Plenary Meetings co-operation. A number of international problems were therefore considered: disarmament, colonialism, the economic problems of, and assistance to, underdeveloped countries, the problems of Germany and of Berlin, and the role of the United Nations.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“This Conference considers that this calamity must be avoided, and it is therefore urgent and imperative that the parties concerned, and more particularly, the United States of America and the USSR, should immediately suspend their recent war preparations and approaches, take no steps that would aggravate or contribute to further deterioration in the situation, and resume negotiation for a peaceful settlement of any outstanding differences between them with due regard to the principles of the United Nations Charter and continue negotiations will both they and the rest of the world achieve total disarmament and enduring peace.11 19.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“That is why the Belgrade Conference showed that the world does not need a third bloc; on the contrary, it needs, above all, the narrowing of the gap between the existing power blocs through peaceful means. The Conference also showed that the motives of the non- aligned countries are entirely different from those which led to the creation of the two camps. They are realistic and objective in their approach to present world problems, and their concern measures up to the gravity of the current international crisis. Above all, they want to avert war. In their statement on the danger of war and appeal for peace, they stated: "... In this age of nuclear weapons the accumulation of the power of mass destruction, such conflict and war would inevitably lead to devastation on a scale hitherto unknown, if not to world annihilation.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The second reason for convening the Belgrade Conference is that the point of view of the non-aligned countries reflects that of the great majority of the world's population who desire to live in freedom, peace and justice. 17. The power politics of the big Powers, which threaten civilization with total destruction, leave no alternative for the small and non-aligned States but to move forward towards the creation of the basis of an effective international community. The Belgrade Powers were not, however, motivated by any narrow or egoistic objectives, but by realistic and humane considerations. The identity of their interests in peace and progress has greatly contributed to the evolvement of a line of approach for a settlement of world problems conforming to the essential needs and exigencies of the present state in world history. 18.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The Belgrade Conference marked a new departure in the position of the non-aligned countries, as well as a new development in world politics. The motives for convening such a conference stem from two historical facts: first, as members of the world community and being subject to the forces governing international relations, it has become incumbent upon the non-aligned countries to play their part in the direction of these forces and the reorientation of the policies shaping relations among nations. The world is no longer governed by the big Powers, and therefore it is the right and duty of the non-aligned nations to intervene effectively in world affairs, particularly with regard to those policies of the great Powers which affect the present and future destiny of the rest of the world.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“In the interest of diminishing tension, and in order to avoid future border conflicts, it is necessary to recognize the actual situation in order to assist the solution of the German problem. The Berlin question should be considered within the context of the German problem as a whole. While East and West are seeking a solution for the German problem, and have agreed in principle to general and complete disarmament, both tasks would be greatly facilitated by an agreement to neutralize Germany. 15. The grave world situation has been clearly realized by the non-aligned nations. Therefore a Conference of Heads of States of Governments of twenty- five Non-Aligned Countries was convened in Belgrade and held there from 1-6 September 1961. 16.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The German question is one of the problems which should be considered in the context of disarmament and the security of Central and Eastern European States. The unsettled situation of Germany has greatly contributed to the augmentation of tension in Europe, and consequently between East and West. 14. It is difficult to envisage the settlement of the German problem apart from general and complete disarmament, and without reference to German realities. It is hard to contemplate a German solution while the two parts of Germany are within the two rival blocs. It is equally difficult to expect a unified Germany inside the Western Alliance. On the other hand, the division of Germany into two separate parts with different economic and social systems is now a reality.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Improvement in the international situation primarily depends upon the solution of the disarmament question, including the cessation of nuclear tests. This is because disarmament is not an isolated problem; it is a component part of the sum total of present-day international issues having direct bearing upon the world situation. It should not, therefore, be treated in isolation from other international problems and the general state of international relations. 13. Now I would like to say a word about the German question. The recent crisis over Berlin has shown only too clearly the risks involved in continuing the arms race. Crises of this sort might therefore lead to world conflict if no attempt is made to solve outstanding differences and to work out plans for disarmament and the abolition of war.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Gromyko [1016th plenary meeting] contain elements of a new approach, and in particular the achievement of complete and total disarmament by stages, none of which would upset the balance of power to the detriment of one State or group of States. In addition,, the proposal of the Soviet Union regarding the participation of some non-aligned countries in the negotiations represents an approach in conformity with the present conditions in the world. It is inevitable to recognize, in the present relations between the two blocs, the tendency to be influenced by certain groups with vested interests in the arms race, Thus the participation of the non-aligned countries, which have neither been involved in the arms race nor directly engaged in disarmament negotiations, can only have a salutary effect. 12.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Now that the two big Powers, the United States and the Soviet Union, have issued their Joint Statement of Agreed Principles for Disarmament Negotiations [A/4879], agreement on principles has been achieved, to everyone's gratification. It is hoped that negotiations will begin soon in an atmosphere of realism and mutual trust. The confidence of the world has been strengthened in the success of the coming negotiations, as the principles included in the joint Statement coincide with a number of points contained in the draft resolution sponsored last year 286 by a number of non-aligned countries including Iraq. The speeches of President Kennedy [1013th plenary meeting] and of Mr.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Although the question of disarmament has not since moved a step forward, nevertheless, the Soviet proposal has gained wide support, and has had an impact upon world public opinion, especially by directing attention to this key problem of the present era. 10. In the period of the cold war, the arms race has grown to a dangerous point, leading to greater complications in international relations. The legacy of the Second World War, the problems inherited from the inter-war period, and those created by new national and revolutionary changes in the world, are being viewed by the big Powers from the angle of power politics whose only effective instrument is war. 11. In such an international atmosphere, no progress in disarmament talks was made, primarily because of the lack of agreement on principles between the big Powers.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The tensions which have risen in many parts of the world emanate from conflicts of political and economic interests between the colonial Powers and the peoples of former colonies, and as a result of the endeavours of these imperialist Powers to maintain the privileged positions by force, violence and deceit. Some of the tensions, however, were the result of the lack of mutual trust and understanding among nations, and in particular between the two great blocs. 7. Let us take for example the questions of disarmament and Germany. 8. During the fifteenth session of the General Assembly, Mr. Nikita Khrushchev, Prime Minister of the Soviet Union, submitted a proposal for general and complete disarmament [ 869th plenary meeting]. 9.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Such events, demonstrated by the aggressive policies pursued by certain Powers, and especially the imperialists, include the augmentation of the War cruelty in Algeria and the failure of the negotiations, the persistent suppression of the people of Oman, the continuation of conflict in the Congo, the lawless terror carried on by the Portuguese in Angola, the rising tension in Laos, the invasion of Cuba, the French attack on Bizerta, the Berlin crisis, the resumption of nuclear tests, the British threat to Iraq, and the stepping up of the arms race. t 5. These problems, although varied in character, have a common denominator manifested in the increase of the aggressiveness of the imperialist Powers. 6.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The nature of total war, with the big Powers in possession of armaments of a destructive strength hitherto unknown, has made the total annihilation of humanity a distinct possibility. United Nations 4. During the last few months, grave event have followed each other, disturbing and complicating the international situation and revealing the shaky foundations upon which the present world order has been established.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The sixteenth session is therefore meeting at a time when the international crisis exceeds in dimension any previous post-war crisis, and this may lead the whole world to a catastrophe unprecedented in man's history. The tragic death of Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold added and element of uncertainty to a situation already fraught with great dangers. 3. The present world situation is too dangerous to be allowed to continue. It is therefore the highest duly of all peace-loving nations to stand firm and resolute in their endeavour to arrest the perilous drift towards armed conflict. The problems underlying the present crisis are everyone's responsibility. They are not the sole concern of the big Powers.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“May I first extend to Mr. Mongi Slim my congratulations on his election to the presidency of the sixteenth session of the General Assembly. It is a source of great joy and pride for us that the distinguished representative of a sister Arab country should be chosen for this high office. It is a tribute not only to his personal qualities, but also to his country and people and to the great continent of Africa. 2. The fifteenth session of the General Assembly met in an atmosphere of international tension and crisis. The leaders of many countries attended that session in the hope of finding ways to ease international tension. However, during the months which followed the closing of the fifteenth session we witnessed a considerable deterioration in the international situation, and the tension between East and West became even greater.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Above all we need to recognize that the survival of human society depends primarily upon the degree of its respect for and attachment to the universal social and ethical values. 60. Fifteen years ago, at San Francisco, the framers of the Charter, guided by such values, pronounced to the world, in the Preamble, certain universal principles: "to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors, and "to unite our strength to maintain international. peace and security, and "to ensure … that armed force shall not be used, save in the common interest, and "to employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples". 61. It is our fervent hope that these lofty principles will guide the United Nations in the search for a way out of the world's present dilemma.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“While listening to the important and sometimes dramatic statements made in this hall, it is a source of satisfaction to us to hear the calm and clear voice of reason high above the commotion of tempers, complaints, accusations and counter-accusations. We are confident that discords and recriminations are temporary, and that it is the voice of reason which will endure. Of course it is not reasonable to expect that world problems, some inherited from the past, others newly created, can be settled at one session. There is, however, general agreement that the time has come for all of us, some more than others, to abandon some of our old ways of thinking and to adopt new norms for measuring our relations. There is a pressing need for us all to understand each other better, with our ideas and ideals, our hopes and aspirations.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Last year I concluded my speech from this rostrum [812th meeting] with a note of optimism reflecting the favourable and promising climate of international relations prevailing at the time. We deeply regret that the setback in East-West relations in recent months has confronted the Assembly and the world at large with a different atmosphere, an atmosphere of anxiety and crisis. We regret, but we do not despair. 58. The great dangers inherent in the present impasse, we believe, will serve as an impetus in our search for acceptable and more constructive solutions to the major issues dividing the world and threatening the very existence of human civilization. 59.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Since the National Revolution of 14 July 1958, Iraq, under the guidance of its leader, Abdul Karim Kassem, has been following the road of positive neutrality in its relations with the various groups of Powers in the world. Our foreign policy of neutrality is in essence a policy of peaceful coexistence. Thus, in a spirit of neutrality and guided by the desire for peaceful co-operation with nations, our relations with States of different social and political systems have been developing favourably. Our policy of positive neutrality helped us to promote good relations with the East and West, and with our neighbours and a number of other Asian and African States, in adopting a policy of peaceful coexistence, -Iraq has been able to contribute to the combating of the cold war and to set an example for small States to follow. 57.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“It implies that war should be repudiated as a means for settling differences and disputes, and makes it incumbent on all States to observe the principle of non-interference in the affairs of nations. It implies moreover that relations between big and small States should no longer be based on the principles of domination and subordination, of inequality, oppression and exploitation of the weak by the strong. The implementation of these principles of peaceful co-existence leads to the consolidation of peace, to the establishment of international relations of a new type, relations that know no war and no violence. It will also lead to more active and broader relations of a constructive character. 56.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“The fundamental issue in world politics today is the defence of peace,, If the world is to face the problem of peace boldly — and that indeed is the only way to cope with the many problems which poison the relations among nations — it is bound to follow the policy of peaceful coexistence. The possibility of peaceful coexistence of States with different social and political systems was confirmed in the inter-war period. The fact that the Second World War was not started between the capitalist and socialist countries but among the capitalist countries themselves, indicates the validity of the policy of peaceful coexistence. Since that time the concept of peaceful coexistence has become clearer and richer. It is not a temporary policy depending on circumstances, but a general line of development in international relations.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“That is why my Government supports the Soviet proposal for general and complete disarmament. The banning of nuclear weapons and general and complete disarmament signify a step forward in providing a decisive condition for excluding war from the life of society, a fact which is bound to transform the entire system of international relations, abolish the law of force on which these relations are based, and provide new criteria for the relations among nations. In other words, if there is disarmament, international power will gradually cease to be measured in terms of military strength. A concept of right should then gradually replace the old principle of the balance of power. 55.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“But war as an instrument of policy is self-defeating, as war has become absurd and monstrous, and will definitely lead to the collapse of the world structure. Moreover, the acceptance of war as an instrument of foreign policy implies the maintenance of peace by the force of arms. Such peace will be based on fear arising from the balance of danger of nuclear weapons. This is a faulty and dangerous conception, because fear can never provide a stable guarantee of peace. Nuclear weapons add greatly to the danger of "accidental" war; and in an atmosphere of fear the risk is all the greater. Moreover, peace through fear is an unstable peace and signifies "brinkmanship", wasteful military expenditure and a permanent cold war. 54. The alternative to peace through fear, in our opinion, is peace through disarmament.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“It is, therefore, no exaggeration to say that the future of civilization depends primarily on our ability to find a solution for the present arms race. In an epoch of rapid change like the present, characterized by great scientific and technological achievements, by revolutions and wars of liberation, by transition from capitalism to socialism in many parts of the world, and by great demands for economic and social development; the solution of the problem of armaments will usher man into an age of great prospects, while his failure will perhaps mark the end of civilization. 53. The world today is at the cross-roads; and it is in the hands of this General Assembly to decide whether or not to accept war as an instrument for regulating relations between nations.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“We believe the time has come for a fresh and major effort to be made, through the United Nations, to assist in curbing excessive fluctuations and to bring order into the international market of primary commodities. Unless this is done, no reasonable amount of outside aid to the underdeveloped countries can be truly effective. 52. The Soviet proposal of 18 September 1959 for general and complete disarmament [See A/4219] received wide support in many parts of the world, because total disarmament was and remains the only possible and lasting solution for the political crisis of our era. The importance and the extreme urgency of the disarmament problem need no emphasis, as the world finds itself at this moment at the edge of a precipice.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“In the highly interdependent world of today, a sustained and balanced rate of economic growth in the major industrial countries is not only essential to them but is also of vital importance to the less- developed countries. Time and again attention has been called to the crucial problem of the constant fluctuation in the prices and volume of trade in primary commodities, which seriously affects the very foundations of the economies of these countries. 51. There are disturbing signs that the prices of hitherto stable commodities, such as petroleum, are being cut, with serious consequences for those countries whose economies are largely dependent on the export of such commodities.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Important as they are, however, these programmes, in our opinion, are inadequate as bases for a proper United Nations contribution to the economic development of the less-developed countries. The growing need for the speedy establishment of a United Nations capital development fund is one of the most important tasks still facing this Organization. We have recently heard a number of encouraging statements, particularly by the President of the United States, indicating that the principle underlying this long-standing demand has been accepted by some of the advanced countries previously opposed to the idea. May we hope that these statements will soon be translated into concrete action in the appropriate organs of the United Nations? 50.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“In the first place, unlike bilateral aid, United Nations assistance does not arouse the political and psychological sensitivities of the recipient countries and is by its nature more closely related to their actual needs. On the other hand, if the basic purposes and principles set forth in the Charter are to be fully implemented, this Organization must be provided with the means to play a major role in the rapid development of the less-developed countries. We have, from the beginning, actively participated in and given our support to the United Nations Programmes of Technical Co-operation. We welcomed the establishment of the Special Fund as an enlargement of the scope of these programmes, and hope that the initial goal of $100 million for the Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance and the Special Fund will soon be realized. 49.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Experience has shown that the first requirement of economic development is change; and, since change does not come easily economic development has been a delicate and often dangerous task. It requires, above all, greater understanding and collaboration at the internal anal level. 47. The movement of the peoples of the economically less-developed countries along the road of economic development is hampered by certain well known obstacles. Most important of these is lack of investment capital, technical knowledge and qualified personnel. 48. In the great task of meeting these needs we have strongly and consistently advocated the channelling of both capital and technical assistance to the less- developed countries through the United Nations. This position rests on two primary considerations.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Without free and equal economic association, political independence will be fictitious, and the new States will remain within the grip of the colonial regime. It is common knowledge that for colonialism, political annexation of a country or a territory is not an end in itself; it is a means to its economic exploitation. On the other hand, economic exploitation can be achieved without political annexation. Thus the attainment of political independence by certain States will serve little purpose if the process of economic de-colonization is not attained in the light of the following two criteria of economic independence: the freedom to terminate the colonial pillage of the economic resources of the new States; and the freedom of the new States to choose their own ways and methods of economic development. 46.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“That is why it is essential that the contents of political independence should be expressed in terms of economic relations between the new States and the former colonial Powers. It is, therefore, imperative that the right of separation, which implies, above all, complete sovereignty of the new States over their internal and external affairs, should lead to the termination or the readjustment of existing unequal economic relationships and should open the way for the conclusion of a new and free association between the two parties. 45. It is necessary to point out that the new association can hardly function if the colonial Powers continue to be guided in their approach to the new States by old colonial conceptions and practices in the field of economic relations.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“In these States people are struggling to find the shortest road to rapid achievement of a decent material and cultural existence, and to free themselves from colonial and semi-colonial relationships in their various forms. Therefore, the main objective of the new States is the achievement of complete political and economic independence, without which the problem of under-development cannot be solved. It should, however, be noted that political independence, which is the exercise of the right of separation, will be devoid of its essence if pre-liberation economic relationships continue to operate between the colonial Powers and the new States in their traditional institutional forms.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“The retreat of the colonial system and the growing aspirations of the peoples in the less developed countries for economic development are among the most acute problems of our time. Apart from reflecting certain aspects of the present crisis of the capitalist system, these two facts represent the basis which relate the political independence of the new States to their future economic development. Constant endeavours are made by certain Powers to maintain their colonial, domination in the economic field. Experience has shown that under such conditions the general problem of "underdevelopment" in the new States cannot be solved. 44.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“For that reason, the executive should be given authority to act within the terms of the directions issued. At the same time the executive has to keep in view all the time the impact of various forces in the world, for we must realize that unfortunately we live hi a world where there are many pulls in different directions. The Secretary-General might well consider what organizational steps should be taken to deal adequately with this novel situation. " [882nd meeting, para. 143.] I would like to take this opportunity to associate myself with the wide expression of confidence in the ability of the Secretary-General, his impartiality and his devotion to the cause of peace and freedom everywhere. 43. A word about the political and economic independence of new States might be useful.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“The seventeen sponsors were supported fully by all the Members States from Asia and the resolution was adopted without a dissenting vote by the Assembly. The Congo question, however, is still with the General Assembly. What we have to do now is to find the appropriate means to bring about harmony and peace in the Congo and to safeguard its independence and territorial integrity. 42. To achieve this end, executive action is of primary importance and as Mr. Nehru said: "...it would not be desirable for the executive to be weakened when frequent and rapid decisions have to be made. That would mean an abdication of the responsibilities undertaken by the United Nations. If the executive itself is split up and pulls in different directions, it will not be able to function adequately or with speed.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Unfortunately, the Belgians left behind them a time bomb which exploded, threatening not only the independence of the Congo and its territorial integrity, but world peace and security and the future of the United Nations. In retrospect and in view of its disastrous results, how irresponsible and narrow-minded Belgian policy has been! The evil seed the Belgians planted in Katanga has prisoned the relations between the Congo Government and the United Nations, endangering the very existence of this Organization. 41. Our position regarding the Congo question is based upon resolution 1474 (ES-IV) adopted more than two weeks ago by the fourth emergency special session of the General Assembly. We sponsored that resolution together with all the African States who were members of this Organization at that time.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“The present crisis in the Congo would never have reached this critical stage if Belgium was not trying through secessionists to violate the unity, territorial integrity, and independence of the Congo. At the time when President Kasa-Vubu and Prime Minister Lumumba addressed their joint appeal to the United Nations for help, the main problems which were facing the Congo were the withdrawal of Belgian troops and the maintenance of internal peace and order. The crisis would have ended with the Withdrawal of Belgian troops which was effected under relentless pressure from the Secretary-General, acting in accordance with the mandate given to him by the Security Council.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Nowhere was the pattern more clear than in Katanga, where a secessionist movement was instigated and fully supported by the Belgian Government. The representatives of Belgium have advanced the argument that if Belgium wanted to stay in the Congo it would not have granted that country independence. The answer to this assertion is very simple. The Belgians did not offer independence as a gift to the Congolese people, they were forced to do so under the gathering momentum of African nationalism. They realized that if they did not agree to grant independence to the Congo, they would be forced to do so later. So they gave what they were obliged to give, but sought to perpetuate their economic hegemony by separating the rich province of Katanga where most of the country's mineral wealth is located. 40.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“The situation in the Congo continues to cause great concern and anxiety. As we indicated in the debate during the recent fourth emergency special session [862nd meeting], Belgium bears the major share of the responsibility for the deterioration of the situation. When the Belgians ended their colonial rule in the Congo, they left behind them a legacy of hate and fear. The people of the Congo were soon to find out that independence did not completely rid them of Belgian influence and intrigue. 39. The regrettable incidents which occurred soon after independence were provoked, no doubt, by the utter thoughtlessness and arrogance of the Belgian officers in command of the "Force publique". This provided Belgium with a pretext to reimpose its authority in the Congo.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Last year we appealed to the United Nations from this tribune [812th meeting] to initiate an inquiry into the existing conflict between the peoples of the southern Arabian territories and the United Kingdom, as well as into the legal basis for the presence of the United Kingdom there. No response, unfortunately, was ever heard to our appeal, the colonial conspiracy continued, and the United Nations remained indifferent. 37. Needless to say, the continuation of this United Nations attitude of indifference towards the subjugation of peoples by the colonial Powers and the suppression of their national aspirations by force is bound to lead to the weakening of the Organization and to the spread of violence and lawlessness in the world. 38. May I say a word about the Congo (Leopoldville)?”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Although the people of Oman possess neither the necessary arms nor the military organization for prosecuting the war against the modern weapons of destruction employed by the forces of a big Power, the British have not been able to defeat them or to gain a victory. This shows that a people fighting for a just cause — their liberation — can never be defeated by a colonial Power, however strong. 35. And for five years the world has been prevented from knowing the tragedies of the war in Oman. The colonial lowers and their friends barred the consideration of the question by the United Nations in 1957. Then a conspiracy of silence was organized by the occupying forces; visitors and correspondents of newspapers and world news agencies were not allowed to visit Oman or the adjacent territories. 36.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Their right to do so stems from the injustices inflicted upon them by the United Nations arbitrary action, dictated by certain imperialist Powers. Therefore, the question of Palestine is not settled, because nothing is really settled until it is settled rightly; and the only way to do that is that Palestine in its entirety should be allowed to belong once more to its Arab population. 33. In another part of the Middle East, that is, in Oman and Southern Arabia, the colonial system continues the operation of suppression by force of the national liberation movements, in order to perpetuate its control and supremacy established during the nineteenth century. 34. For the last five years the people of Oman have been in a state of revolt against their oppressors and have been fighting the United Kingdom colonial occupation.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“We who fought, and are still fighting the imperialist domination in our countries, therefore view Israel not only as a usurper of our land, but also as an instrument of oppression to our people and a continuous threat to our national freedom and independence. Furthermore, Israel, being an alien body in the Arab homeland, has no right whatsoever to continue to exist in the territories of the Arab East. 32. The situation of the Palestine Arab refugees during the last twelve years reveals clearly their determination not to accept the "fait accompli" imposed upon their homeland by an ill-considered, prejudicial and extremely unjust decision of the United Nations. Today, more than ever, they are determined to regain their country — Palestine; they are not alone in their determination, they have the whole Arab world behind them.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Thus certain Western Powers, motivated by common imperialist interests, have systematically reinforced the economic and military position of Israel and provided it with the necessary political and diplomatic protection within and from outside the region. These Powers consider Israel as their main military and strategic base in the Middle East, not only to perpetuate their influence in the region but also for aggressive purposes outside it. 31. The conclusion to be derived from the preceding observations is that the strategy and tactics of the imperialist Powers in the Middle East have centred around the presence of Israel.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“With the passage of time, it has become abundantly clear to most Members of the United Nations that Israel constitutes the major factor of instability in the Middle East and an inherent danger to its security and that of world peace. Above all, Israel's presence and acts against the Arab countries have provided pretexts for the intervention of certain Powers, and an excuse for exercising pressure upon those countries. The events of the last twelve years have shown only too clearly that certain colonial Powers have used Israel as a ground from which to exercise control over the liberated Arab States, and through which to exert pressure upon them and to threaten their independence.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Moreover, economic and financial aid generously provided to Israel by certain Western countries, particularly the United States and France, offer an irrefutable proof of the determination of those countries to make of Israel a stronghold against the Arab States. The special task assigned to Israel by certain Western Powers since its creation was divulged during the tripartite aggression against Egypt in 1956. Moreover, never a year has passed in which Israel has not committed a number of acts of aggression against the Arab countries, as is evident from the records of the Security Council and those of the Mixed Armistice Commissions. 30.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“We feel, however , that the mere adoption of resolutions by the Security Council, or even by the General Assembly, is not the appropriate way to deal with Israel, which is bent on aggression and perpetuates its presence by the force of arms. Since its creation, Israel has followed an attitude of defiance to the decisions of the United Nations; it has ignored the directives of the Security Council, and has continually worked to foment strife and conflict in the region. The reasons for this policy are not difficult to see. 29. Israel militarism, supported by certain political circles and groups with economic vested interests in Europe and America, reflects the existence of closely knit relationships between Israel and those Western Powers which count on maintaining their domination from positions of strength.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)