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Pachachi

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1966-09-24
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1967-09-24
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  1. “Turning to our area of the Middle East, we find that the grave injustice inflicted on the people of Palestine by the creation of Israel continues to be the main source of tension in the area. 83. A question which has often been asked is why the Arabs refuse to be reconciled to the loss of Palestine and the acceptance of Israel as a fact of international life. There are, among those who ask such a question, some who readily concede the injustice of creating a State of alien immigrants through the dispossession of an entire people from its homeland. While fully conscious of the tragedy that has befallen the people of Palestine, they advise the Arabs to try to learn to live with this injustice, and to accept it as an inevitable fact of life. 84.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)

  2. “My country, like many other Arab countries, has long suffered from foreign interference in its internal affairs. Moreover, as is well known, there are few areas in the world which have been afflicted as much by foreign military bases. These bases have been, and are still being, used to prevent parts of our Arab homeland from attaining freedom and independence. These bases are primarily used to maintain unequal relationships and to protect positions of influence. It is our hope, therefore, that a resolution be adopted at this session, re-affirming and following up the implementation of the declaration on non-interference, as well as a resolution on military bases along the lines suggested by the distinguished Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union. 82.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)

  3. “Another important problem which has a direct bearing on peace in South-East Asia is the continued exclusion of the People's Republic of China from its rightful place in the United Nations. 79. The position of my country is very clear and has been stated, year after year since 1958. The restoration to China of her seat as a founding Member of the United Nations is a matter which cannot be delayed in view of the dangerous situation in South East Asia and the critical stage which the problems of disarmament, and particularly that of the proliferation of nuclear weapons have reached. 80. The problem of Viet-Nam brings to mind two items inscribed in the agenda of the present session. They are, the question of non-interference in the internal affairs of States, and the question of military bases. 81.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)

  4. “This can be achieved by the complete cessation of bombing, and the scaling down of military operations, the stopping of all reinforcements and military build up. The ultimate political solution must be based on the 1954 Geneva Agreements envisaging the independence, unity and neutralization of Viet-Nam. As the distinguished Foreign Minister of France said: "[To return to the Geneva Agreements] means agreeing to evacuate all foreign troops and to prohibit their return and forbidding any outside interference whatsoever in the affairs of Viet-Nam, which will undertake to maintain in future a policy of strict neutrality. These directives would be embodied in an international treaty which would be signed by — and hence would be binding upon — all the great Powers and other countries directly involved." [1420th meeting, para. 76.] 78.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)

  5. “This, inevitably, led to a systematic and massive bombardment on a scale never matched in such a small and limited area. 76. In order to deal effectively with the situation, it is necessary, I think, to identify the real character of the conflict. The first fact to be borne in mind about the Viet-Namese situation is that it is essentially a civil war. As a civil war fought for political reasons, aiming at the attainment of certain political ends, it must be clear that no military solution is possible, and that the only solution which can be enduring must be based on the freely expressed wishes of the people of Viet-Nam. 77. But, in order to achieve this, the war must be prevented from further expansion.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)

  6. “For reasons which are known to all, the problem of Viet-Nam is not being formally considered at this session of the General Assembly. However, it is a situation fraught with the gravest danger for international peace and security and is inflicting unimaginable suffering and anguish on the people of that unhappy land. It is, therefore, our duty as members of an organization dedicated to peace to express our concern in the hope that our collective voice will influence those directly involved to bring to an end this serious danger to peace. 75. The first thing to remember about the war in Viet-Nam is that it did not break out suddenly. What started as an internal conflict was gradually expanded and escalated in the mistaken belief that only through greater military effort would the problem be solved.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)

  7. “The issues involved are not merely concerned with the practical questions of establishing, organizing, directing and financing peace-keeping operations; nor are they confined to the constitutional problem of interpreting the Charter and defining the respective areas of responsibility of the Security Council and the General Assembly. They touch on the whole concept and philosophy of the United Nations. The Special Committee on Peace-keeping Operations has not achieved any significant progress in its work during the past year. Its report [A/6414], as the Secretary-General rightly described it, is a negative one. It is now left to this session of the General Assembly to give new impetus to the activities of the United Nations in this field, which is so vital for the future of our Organization. 74.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)

  8. “In Africa, racism and colonialism continue to defy with impunity the rest of the world. In the Arab homeland, our people in Aden and Oman are still fighting to liberate their lands from colonial rule while the unique injustice inflicted on the people of Palestine remains without redress. 72. With regard to the major world problems, no important initiatives have been taken in the field of disarmament; no appreciable advance has been achieved in economic development; and no progress has been made in the vital work of peace-keeping. Regarding this last problem, the differences which have arisen in connexion with the financing of peacekeeping operations have not yet been resolved, and the future of the Organization as an effective instrument for peace is still uncertain. 73.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)

  9. “But of particular satisfaction to us, is the return of Indonesia to its rightful place in this Organization. We have missed its valuable contributions to our work and look forward to hearing once again the voice of that great country resounding in these halls in defence of the causes we all cherish. 70. In reviewing the world situation, we share fully the view expressed by the Secretary-General in the introduction to his annual report, when he said: "This has been a year; in which, to all those looking and working towards larger international cooperation for the peace and well-being of mankind, the disappointments will seem to have outweighed once more the modest gains made in some directions." [A/6301/Add.I, p. 1] 71. A cruel and senseless war continues to inflict untold suffering on the people of Viet-Nam.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)

  10. “I also wish to express my very high regard and appreciation to Signor Amintore Fanfani, the Foreign Minister of Italy, who guided our work with such distinction and ability during the previous session. 68. This session we meet in an atmosphere filled with anxiety. There are, however, a few rays of hope to lighten an otherwise dark and sombre picture. We are happy to see the irresistible process of national liberation continuing to claim for freedom more and more peoples. During this session, we have admitted a new member to the family of nations. Guyana, and before long two more: Botswana and Lesotho. To those new nations, I offer our sincere congratulations and we look forward to the closest co-operation with their representatives. 69.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)

  11. “65. I am sure you will understand, Mr. President, when I say that, in offering you my congratulations on your election to the Presidency, I will go beyond the customary homage and respect due to a new President. On the personal level, we have had the closest and most intimate co-operation during the decade we have served together in this house. 66. For my country, your election carries special significance. The great spiritual heritage which we share with your people has strengthened our love and adjuration of the Afghan nation for the valiant and courageous struggle which it has waged across the centuries to preserve its freedom and national identity. 67.”

    1966-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 21 (1966)