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  1. “It will have been evident, in the light of these remarks, that the interest in world peace and security in general and in the rights and liberties of the Arab people in particular is bound to reflect itself in our great concern for conditions prevailing in the Arab Middle East. For these and other reasons, we feel it our duty to refer to three questions which ought to receive particular attention from the United Nations, namely, the questions of Palestine, Algeria, and Oman and southern Arabia. In these three areas, the imperialist forces are fighting a rearguard battle, and thus causing great human suffering, disturbing the peace and security in the region and retarding the development and progress of its people. 21. The question of Palestine is not new to this Assembly.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  2. “The policy of positive neutrality which we have followed since July 1958 has been motivated by a general desire for the promotion of conditions favouring the establishment of peace and security in the Middle East region and the rapid achievement of the economic and political progress of its peoples. Such progress cannot be adequately accomplished unless the rising national forces are freed from the vestiges of the colonial rule and backward economic systems. Thus, it is to be noted that, at its present phase, the policy of positive neutrality is one form of the national struggle for the realization of the national aspirations of the Arab world. We are, therefore, committed to stand together with our Arab brother in our common endeavour for the liberty and progress of all the Arab people wherever they are. 20.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  3. “In our opinion, a neutral State can be more effective than it might appear at first sight if it deals equally with nil other States and closely cooperates with other neutrals who are equally alive to the potent, though indirect, implications of their positive neutrality. 18. Countries following a policy of positive neutrality are often described as non-committed. This is an erroneous conception. As far as Iraq is concerned, we are committed to certain principles and policies provided in the Charter of the United Nations. We are committed to fight for freedom and justice in the world and to assist all subjugated peoples striving to achieve their national rights and liberties. We are committed to co-operate with all those who resist aggression, physically and morally. 19.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  4. “Because we believe that no nation is an island entire to itself, we have been striving to enlarge the area of our co-operation with other nations in the various economic, social and cultural fields. The response of other nations has been extremely encouraging, especially since Iraq terminated its membership in the military and political alliances and agreements. In the political field, our policy of neutrality is founded upon a philosophy of promoting friendly relations with all Powers, irrespective of their ideology and social systems. In this way, therefore, positive neutrality is and remains a dynamic policy, objective in its approach to world problems and aimed at the gradual removal of the artificially-created barriers between nations.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  5. “On the other hand, by seeking to free itself from military alliances, Iraq has taken active steps to strengthen its friendly relations with all nations on the basis of equality and mutual interests, irrespective of their political and social systems. Thus we have brought to an end our membership in the Baghdad Pact and have terminated military and other agreements which bound Iraq to certain big Powers. In this way, we have not only freed the country from the numerous consequences of military and other alliances, but we have also contributed to the promotion of a more genuine understanding with our neighbours and other peace-loving nations. 17.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  6. “Developments in recent years serve to show that the increase in the number and scope of military pacts and alliances, instead of resulting in more security, has augmented preparations for war and heightened international tensions. This is in no way to impugn the good faith of States joining blocs and alliances, but only to point out the negative effects of the policy which has led to further preparation for war. 16. It is against this background that Iraq has chosen the policy of positive neutrality. In the struggle between two great power blocs, Iraqis only role as a small State has been determined by considerations drawn from its position in the Middle East region, as well as from its keen desire not to be involved in the international game of power politics.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  7. “On the contrary, military blocs and alliances have greatly contributed to the weakening of peace and security and have increased world tension. Military alliances do not constitute bases for collective security as, in our opinion, security can only be achieved by solving world tensions and developing a pattern of universal peace within the framework of the United Nations. Furthermore, the policy of alliances does not promote mutual confidence among nations, as some people seem to believe. Experience has shown that security is not a question of trust and confidence in one or another group of Powers, but a question of following a policy which is not only right in itself but which also makes it more difficult for other countries to break trust and confidence.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  8. “Thus the principles of positive neutrality in international affairs, as declared and implemented by certain States, have been accepted by our young Republic as basic in its approach to international problems and its relations with all States and nations. It is hardly necessary to dwell on the principles which constitute the fabric of positive neutrality. It is sufficient to state that such a policy aims at emphasizing in practice the desire for non-alignment and friendly relations among all nations. 15. In our opinion, the world is passing through a critical period in which the maintenance of a balance of power by the formation of military blocks does not constitute a safeguard for peace and security in the world.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  9. “Treaties, agreements and relationships with some Powers in the inter-war, as well as the post-war, period showed beyond any doubt that Iraq had pursued a policy of alignment which contradicted the interests of its people and diverted it from the true path of peace and security. The national revolution has come to emphasize the departure of Iraq from such policy and to lay down a new policy based on genuine belief in international peace and friendship in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter — a dynamic policy dictated by the requirements of the present stage of world historical development and in harmony with the changing world of today. 14.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  10. “In the external field, my Government declared a policy of positive neutrality. Again, this policy has been in conformity with the declared principle of our national revolution: that is, to liberate the people of Iraq from all systems and relationships which limited their freedom of action and jeopardized their progress and prosperity. 13. Since the end of the First World War, an international status was imposed upon Iraq which made it follow in its external relations a policy which was far from reflecting the true and genuine interests of its own people, as well as of other peoples with whom Iraq has close historical, geographical, and ethnic ties.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  11. “This policy stems from the belief that only free people can genuinely act in support of the ideals of the United Nations and for the good of mankind. 11. Although the means of converting a feudal society into a free society are fairly clear and well known the world over, there has been, however, some misunderstanding as to the ultimate objectives we are seeking to attain. Our national revolution has, above all, been directed towards the abolition of the economic and social foundations of feudalism and the creation of a new relationship founded on justice and equal opportunities for all. Therefore, those who mourn the past and dream of its restoration are living in an illusion. The wheel of history normally moves forward in accordance with the laws of historical development of society. 12.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  12. “In this respect, our immediate national task was and remains twofold: the general elevation of material living standards and the expansion of political liberties, maintaining at the same time a balance between the two. Politics and standards of living are always closely interrelated, especially in the newly-emerging less-developed countries. In a new society which is taking shape by breaking with the past, the whole struggle for change assumes a political form. During a transitional period like this, however, there are bound to be differences and conflicts of a political, economic and ideological character. 10. The task of the Revolutionary Government has been and still is to effect this transition peacefully, and to lay down the foundations for a stable society, in which; stability is assured within a framework of freedom and democracy.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  13. “These considerations emanate from its keen desire to free our people froth the material and political fetters which prevented them from assuming their rightful place in the march for progress and prosperity, and from playing a constructive role in promoting conditions favouring the maintenance of peace and security in the world." 9. Our efforts in tackling the internal problems have had a considerable impact on the formulation of our external policy; but I do not wish to burden the Assembly by elaborating this point. A brief reference to this matter, however, will be sufficient to indicate the nature of the internal change we endeavour to achieve, and its impact on our external relations.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  14. “Internally the problem has been one of converting an economically and politically feudalistic society into a modern one. The other problem has been one of effecting a change in the external relations of Iraq in a way which is, on the one hand, consonant with the national and political aspirations of the people, and on the other, in harmony with the efforts of other nations to promote peace and security in the world. 8. In dealing with these problems and in order to ensure a peaceful change-over, my Government has been guided by a number of considerations.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  15. “Now, a year later, I wish to avail myself of this occasion to explain briefly the position of my Government with regard to certain international problems, with a view to giving you some indications as to the nature of our foreign policy and the way we are endeavouring to contribute to the maintenance of peace and to uphold the principles of the United Nations Charter. 7. Our national revolution, which freed Iraq from the shackles of internal and external oppression, opened the way widely for the people to re-emerge into freedom after centuries of feudal and colonial rule. The revolution, therefore ushered in an epoch of a newly-gained freedom, and the Government found itself faced with two sets of interrelated problems: internal and external.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)

  16. “4. My delegation wishes to associate itself with other delegations in congratulating Mr. Belaúnde on his election to the high position of President of the General Assembly, and to assure him of our confidence in his wise judgement. His election by a unanimous vote of the Assembly is no doubt a high tribute to his past services to the United Nations, and a recognition of his contribution to the cause of amity and understanding among nations. 5. Two months after our national revolution of 14 July 1958, when I had the privilege of addressing the thirteenth session of the General Assembly, I stated: "The new free republic of Iraq, with a Government enjoying the support of its people, hopes to make its modest contribution in the service of the ideals of the United Nations.” [760th meeting, para.3.] 6.”

    1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)