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Fujiyama

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first: 1957-09-24
most recent: 1959-09-24
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“If, as a result of such a study, a deeper understanding of the problems of immigration is also promoted among the countries concerned, a great service will be rendered not only to economic development, but also, in no small measure, to the promotion of friendly relations among the countries concerned and to peace in the international community. 146. It is in accordance with the basic views I have expressed that my delegation will participate in the deliberations of the present session of the General Assembly and thereby co-operate with the United Nations in line with our basic foreign policy. 147. In closing, may I express my earnest hope that the present session of the Assembly, under your chairmanship, Mr. President, will be a most fruitful and successful one.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“I hope, so that such conflicts may be avoided, that the United Nations will play a valuable role as a forum for the adjustment of divergent interests. 145. In recent years the various agencies of the United Nations have been studying the problems of the impact of population increase on economic and social developments. It is my hope that the United Nations will go a step further and undertake research into the basic problems related to the induction of human resources, including technical personnel, such as are necessary for purposes of economic development in accordance with the wishes of the countries concerned.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“In extending assistance, however, due respect must be given to the position and wishes of the receiving countries, and such assistance should never be utilized as a tool for waging the cold war. 143. The expansion of trade is another problem as essential as economic development of under-developed countries for world economic development. I shall not dwell today upon this problem of trade expansion, except to comment on one of its many aspects. 144. We see these days efforts being made to establish regional trade arrangements. Economic integrations which remove trade barriers within the region deserve serious consideration from the standpoint of trade expansion, but it would be most deplorable if these economic integrations degenerate into "compartmentalism", creating conflicts with countries outside the region.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Being a country which accomplished its industrialization within a comparatively short period, Japan understands the problems which confront the underdeveloped countries and sympathizes with them in their efforts to overcome these problems. The diversification of the economy is one way to accelerate economic growth in these countries. But it can only be effected by solving, without delay, such problems of great magnitude as that of how to acquire necessary industrial technology and managerial know-how and especially that of how to bring in necessary amounts of capital, to name only two. The developing nations want help in their efforts to solve these problems and it is up to the advanced nations to assist them.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“We cannot overlook the fact that for the under-developed countries such a trend means the unabated prevalence of hunger and disease, as well as the continued inadequacy of education and social welfare services, all of which cause serious social unrest. It is feared that such a situation, if left unimproved, will in the long run impede the economic and social progress of the world as a whole and will eventually become a factor disturbing to world peace. There is, therefore, an urgent necessity for the under-developed countries to redouble their efforts towards the acceleration of their economic growth, and for the advanced nations to assist them in their efforts. However, the difficulties the newly developing countries encounter in their efforts cannot be belittled. 142.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“I have thus far expressed some of my hopes concerning the political and military aspects of the maintenance and promotion of peace. I would now like to speak from the standpoint of economic and social developments, which constitute the material sinews of world peace. The United Nations has made splendid contributions in the economic and social fields. Yet, there is no denying that there is still much more to be done. Perhaps the most conspicuous recent trend in the world economy is the ever-increasing gap between the rate of economic growth of the advanced nations and that of the under-developed countries, which depend upon the production of the primary commodities, and the ever-growing disparity in living standards between these two groups of nations.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“I also believe that it is not without meaning that continued study should be made of such means for the maintenance of peace as the "United Nations presence” and a "United Nations peace force." 140. Going even further, it is my belief that, in order to contribute to making the United Nations a more effective organization for the maintenance of peace, the Charter should be revised at the earliest possible occasion. The present Charter was written fourteen years ago. Not only has the membership of the Organization vastly increased, but many new situations unforeseen at the time have arisen. As revision of the Charter involves many difficulties and would require considerable time and patience, I want to call upon the Members to commence the task of revision at the earliest opportunity. 141.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“We must admit also that on occasion there has been a tendency for the United Nations to be utilized as a forum for selfish propaganda and fruitless academic discussion. So that the United Nations can overcome the East-West conflict and truly become a powerful organization for the maintenance of peace, so that it can become the centre for the exchange of responsible views to effect a practical and constructive settlement of problems, I want to emphasize the need for positive co-operation among the Members toward strengthening the organization and functions of the United Nations and toward its effective use. 139. In this connexion, I am in agreement in principle with the views expressed by the Secretary-General in the introduction to his annual report.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“In another field, the United Nations since the thirteenth session of the General Assembly has made a most timely move in taking up problems relating to the peaceful uses of outer space to meet the recent notable advances made by science. The problems related to these developments will mount in importance as science extends man's horizon to the great beyond, making increasingly desirable the co-operation of the Powers concerned under the aegis of the United Nations. 138. While noting the accomplishments of the United Nations, we must also recognize the fact that the Organization has been prevented from fully exercising the functions originally intended for it because of the limitations imposed upon it by the international situation — the East-West conflict.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Through "quiet diplomacy”—the personal contacts between the permanent missions and the good offices rendered by the Secretary-General—the United Nations is also playing an equally notable role in the maintenance of peace. It is my firm belief that the United Nations, through its organization and functions, will continue to increase in stature and importance as the world’s foremost agency for peace. 136. The speedy action recently taken by the United Nations to meet the situation in Laos was most appropriate and laudable as a first step toward restoring tranquillity. To co-operate with the United Nations in this action is, I believe, the natural duty of its Members. 137.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The General Assembly adopted the resolution [resolution 1252 B (XIII)], and the representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union have carried on negotiations since last year. In commending them for their efforts, I wish to express our satisfaction at the fact that since the end of last year no testing of nuclear weapons has taken place anywhere in the world. At the same time, it is our earnest hope that, given the opportunity afforded by the exchange of visits between the top leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union, at least a way will be opened for an early settlement of the question of nuclear tests suspension. 135. This Organization is playing a signal role to relieve international tensions by its efforts to promote mutual understanding through "open diplomacy".”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“What my delegation strongly and expectantly hopes will be the touchstone that will advance the new disarmament negotiations is the early conclusion of an agreement for the suspension of nuclear weapons tests. From experience and from a feeling for the good of humanity growing out of that experience, the people and Government of Japan have consistently opposed any kind of nuclear weapons testing by any country. We will continue to take this position. My delegation has, at every opportunity, appealed for the conclusion of an early agreement for the suspension of nuclear testing as having priority over disarmament measures. At the General Assembly last year our country, with Austria and Sweden, co-sponsored a draft resolution to wish success to the Geneva Conference on the Discontinuance of Nuclear Weapons Tests.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“It goes without saying that disarmament is predicated upon agreement between the major Powers, but it is also a matter of vital interest and concern to all United Nations Members. For instance, in the establishment of an effective system of control and supervision for the execution of disarmament measures, the co-operation of the United Nations and its Member States is indispensable. Moreover, it is also a fact that modern weapons are a cause of deep anxiety to countries other than the Powers concerned. I hope that an appropriate link is established between the new negotiating body and the United Nations and that consideration will be given to such arrangements as will enable the desires of all Members of the United Nations to be fully reflected in the discussions of that body. 134.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“This can only be accomplished by vigorous and constructive negotiations for feasible, if only limited, disarmament measures, thus creating mutual confidence and laying the groundwork for subsequent steps toward general disarmament. In this sense, we welcome the agreement reached between East and West on the occasion of the four-Power Foreign Ministers’ Conference concerning the creation of a new disarmament negotiating body outside the United Nations as an earnest of their desire to further disarmament negotiations. I deeply deplore the fact that disarmament negotiations in the United Nations have been stalled since 1957, and so I appeal vigorously to the new negotiating body to discuss the problems of disarmament from a fresh standpoint and to devote its utmost efforts to producing early and substantial results.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“The mutual distrust, between the free world and the communist world shows itself in the form of arms competition. The arms race further intensifies distrust, creating a vicious circle which knows no end. Such an arms competition not only results in a meaningless waste of valuable human and economic resources, but also increases the possibilities of miscalculation which may well result in war. I cannot help but feel a deep sense of concern over this situation, for today military science has so advanced as to produce nuclear weapons with the awesome capability of bringing swift and general destruction to mankind and to civilization itself, 133. It is my hope that the interested Powers will put an end to the vicious circle of mutual distrust and arms competition.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“I earnestly hope that by frank exchanges of views they will be able to remove their feeling of distrust and that they will, by finding a basis for the solution of problems under conditions to which they both agree, make substantial contributions to the relieving of the international tensions which now plague the world. I wish especially to stress this hope because they are the two leading Powers of the world. 131. The existence of divided States, which has come about as an unfortunate consequence of the East-West conflict, is a problem of major importance. What my country wishes particularly to point out is that there are divided States in close proximity to us. I earnestly hope that these countries will soon achieve reunification by peaceful and democratic processes, for this will contribute to the cause of peace. 132.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“Also essential to the maintenance of peace is for all countries in their international relations to respect one another's political position. It is necessary for every country strictly to refrain from acts, whether director indirect, to apply pressure on or hi interfere in the affairs of another country for the purpose of extending its own interests or influence. 130. In connexion with what I have just said, I should like to say that I warmly welcome the present exchange of visits of the top leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“In this nuclear age, ushered in by the phenomenal developments in military science, when our civilization and indeed mankind itself face the threat of complete destruction should there be a single miscalculation, we cannot emphasize enough the urgency and primacy of such efforts. 129. If we are to find feasible measures for relaxing tensions, the mere talking about peace will get us nowhere; our will for peace must be backed by deeds. As a guide line, the United Nations Charter lays down the "principle of the peaceful settlement of international disputes. The settlement of such disputes, not by the threat or use of force, but by the peaceful means of discussion, is a natural, universal obligation which extends beyond the United Nations and its Members.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“This conflict stems from their basically different political philosophies. And this situation is further aggravated by the feeling of distrust which one has toward the other. 128. The free world to which my country belongs seeks the establishment of a democratic order based on freedom, and justice. It is our position that world peace also must be founded on such a basis. The peace the communist world talks about may be basically different from the peace which we are endeavouring to establish. But even though a basic difference exists, the fact cannot be denied that the two worlds are existing side by side. Since this is so, bur efforts for the maintenance of peace must be directed toward dissolving mutual distrust and relieving tensions. For this purpose we must utilize every opportunity to find concrete and workable measures.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“125. Mr. President, may I express to you the hearty congratulations of my delegation on your unanimous election to the presidency of the fourteenth session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. All of us fully recognize the great contributions you have made to the United Nations since its birth. My delegation, in particular, remembers with gratification the assistance you gave my country at the time of its admission to the United Nations. 126. At this opening of the fourteenth session of the General Assembly, I wish to appeal to all nations that the time is now at hand when all of us must even more seriously strain our efforts to relieve international tensions and promote world peace. 127. The foremost factor which today disturbs the cause of peace is the continuing conflict between the free world and the communist world.”
1959-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 14 (1959)
“It is the intention and resolve of my country to make positive “contributions to the work of this Organization so that it may fulfil such a role and truly become in name and in fact a "world parliament" for the peaceful settlement of all problems. 120. I have presented the basic views and hopes of my delegation on some of the problems which confront the United Nations. Mr. President, in expressing the hope that this session under your presidency will reap a large measure of success, I wish to give my assurance that the Japanese delegation will contribute its full share toward the fulfilment of this hope.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“It is an undeniable fact that the foremost cause of international tension has been the confrontation between the free world and the communist world, intensified by the expansion of international communism. In order positively to resolve this conflict, not only should the big Powers engage in meaningful talks with each other, but also all Member States should build up the United Nations as an effective arena for discussion and as a body which could co-operate in enabling these talks to achieve results. It is in this role of the United Nations that all mankind, in its yearning for lasting peace, places its high hopes and expectations. For this purpose, all Member States must, in the spirit of the Charter, endeavour to settle constructively and without prejudice all issues brought before the United Nations with tolerance and understanding.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“If these countries should make organized efforts to import necessary technology and manpower from countries which have them in abundance, they would be able further to develop and expand their economies. Such efforts would be most desirable from the standpoint of promoting the health of the world's economy as a whole. At the twelfth session of this Assembly, I expressed the hope that the United Nations would serve as an intermediary in solving the problem of population [680th meeting, para. 93]. I would like here to renew the hope that, with the understanding of all countries, these efforts will be made. 119. There is one final point which I wish to make.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“It is my earnest hope that by positive co-operation among the countries concerned a fund for regional economic development will be established in South-East Asia at an early date. 117. In view of the serious blow suffered by the under-developed countries since last year when the prices of primary commodities dropped as a result of the impact of the economic recession, my delegation believes that it is necessary that the advanced industrial countries which are the principal importers of these commodities should change their hitherto passive attitude to a positive one and in earnest revitalize international co-operative efforts to effect long term stabilization of the prices of these primary commodities. 118. Among our various countries, there are those which suffer from lack of manpower resources.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“This is a welcome development as it signifies a step forward in the effort to promote the economic growth and expansion of under-developed countries. Furthermore, in the Middle East, the establishment of a regional economic development fund of considerable size is being considered by the countries concerned, while in Latin America, I am informed, a similar plan is being pushed forward. The countries concerned should be congratulated for exercising their initiative in bringing about a more active consideration of their plans for regional development. 116. I must emphasize here that the need to create a fund for regional economic development and for the promotion of economic development plans is as great in South-East Asia as it is in the Middle East and Latin America.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“While constant efforts should continue to be made to lower or eliminate trade barriers, serious study should be given to removing the causes which hinder freer economic exchange as a result of shortages of convertible currencies. 114. In connexion with liberalizing international trade, the Japanese Government believes that it is necessary to effect such steps as would promote economic exchanges between the democratic nations and the communist nations, while recognizing the differences in political and economic structure between these two groups of countries. 115. With regard to the development of the economies of under-developed countries, the efforts made by the Members of the United Nations in past years have borne fruit and the United Nations Special Fund for economic development is shortly to begin to function.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“But what is the situation today? The growth and development of the world economy is being impeded by dollar shortages, by chronic difficulties in the balance-of-payments positions of many countries and by the creation of artificial trade barriers. The disparity in economic development between the advanced industrial countries and the under-developed countries goes on widening. If this situation is allowed to continue, it may well become a cause for international political instability. 113. In order to meet such a situation, there is no real solution — as has been stated and restated on many occasions — other than for all countries to meet the challenge squarely and further strengthen their mutual co-operation to the end of liberalizing trade and developing the economies of under-developed countries.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“It is desirable that the countries directly concerned should demonstrate their wisdom and patience, and exert every effort to settle their differences peacefully in-a climate of reconciliation. 111. Still another problem discussed in the United Nations is the problem of Hungary, to which I referred at the twelfth session of the General Assembly [680th meeting, para. 76]. The unfortunate developments that have ensued from the Hungarian incident, especially the tragedy that has already befallen or may soon befall those who were connected with the incident, warn us that the problem of Hungary is not a thing of the past. I believe that it is incumbent upon us to do whatever can be done to rectify the situation in that country. 112. World economic stability is a basic factor in the maintenance of international peace.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“In studying the problem of creating this force, I think that consideration should be given to its inter-relationship with the problem of disarmament. 108. I wish next to refer briefly to a few questions which for some years continue to remain pending in the United Nations. 109. Although thirteen years have passed since the Second World War, Korea, Viet-Nam and Germany continue to be divided States. In expressing to these countries my deep sense of sympathy, I wish to express my earnest hope that they will soon be unified in peace, and by democratic processes. 110. Another pending question is the dispute between Indonesia and the Netherlands, which continues to be unresolved.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“I would like to see a more active and serious study made of this problem by all the Members. It is the desire of my delegation to contribute its full share to such an effort. 107. Recently the question of creating a United Nations peace force has again come to the fore. It goes without saying that this is a question that requires careful study and discussion. If, fortunately, such a force Is created, not with any specific area in mind but as an organization to serve anywhere in the world, and if it becomes capable of performing its functions, it may well enable individual countries to reduce their arms. At the same time, arms reduction by individual countries may enable them more easily to contribute to the building of the United Nations peace force.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“In this sense, we welcome the report that a meeting of experts of the United States, the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union will begin in Geneva on 10 November 1958 to study methods of preventing surprise attack. 105. I believe you will recall that, during the twelfth session of the General Assembly, and since, the Japanese Government took every opportunity to try to bring about the resumption of the disarmament discussions in the United Nations. These efforts of ours were made out of our deep concern over the fact that disarmament discussions in the United Nations were completely stalemated as a result of the Soviet declaration not to participate in the Disarmament Commission. 106. Disarmament is again an item on the agenda of the present session.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“Not only does this make easier the suspension of nuclear tests, but I think it can be said that the experience of these experts suggests the possibility that similar meetings of experts on supervision and inspection relative to other disarmament measures would also succeed in their endeavours, and it has opened a new approach toward facilitating disarmament negotiations in the future. In other words, if a conference of experts can be called to reach a separate agreement on such aspects of disarmament as, for instance, inspection measures to prevent surprise attack, the future of disarmament negotiations may well become more hopeful. 104.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“The danger of thermo-nuclear war will remain until and unless general disarmament, including the prohibition of the production, stockpiling and use of thermo-nuclear bombs, is effectuated under effective international supervision. It is, therefore, my earnest hope that measures to suspend nuclear tests will be instrumental in creating a greater mutual trust and a peaceful climate between East and West and thereby serve to facilitate negotiations in the general field of disarmament. 103. In this connexion, we should note the fact that the Conference of Experts to Study the Possibility of Detecting Violations of a Possible Agreement on the Suspension of Nuclear Tests, which met at Geneva in July and August 1958, succeeded in reaching agreement on the technical aspects of a monitoring system.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“The, Japanese people and Government have followed these developments with profound gratification. 101. In view of the unknown injuries that will be brought upon mankind now and in the future by the effects of radiation caused by nuclear tests, as indicated in the report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation [A/3838]. I wish to reiterate the unchanging view of the Japanese Government that an early agreement on the suspension of nuclear tests should have priority and be reached in advance of other disarmament measures. My Government hopes very earnestly that, with such an agreement as a basis, the ultimate objective of permanent suspension of nuclear tests will be attained. 102. From the standpoint of general disarmament, the suspension of nuclear tests is no more than a first step.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“I should now like to touch on the question of suspension of tests of nuclear weapons and on the problem of disarmament as a means to removing the threat of a world war. 100. At the twelfth session of the General Assembly, my delegation submitted a draft resolution proposing that nuclear .test explosions be suspended and on such a basis that disarmament talks be facilitated [A/Cl/ L.174]. Unfortunately, our draft resolution failed to win the support of the majority. But in the year since then, major changes in the situation have occurred. That is to say, the Soviet Union, the United States and the United Kingdom have in turn announced the suspension of nuclear tests and from 31 October 1958 they will enter into negotiations for an agreement on suspension of tests.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“The Japanese delegation, together with other delegations, eagerly looks forward to the report which the Secretary-General is expected shortly to make to us. We earnestly hope that, through the efforts made by the Secretary-General, the way will be opened to ensure peace and stability in Lebanon and Jordan and thereby facilitate the withdrawal of United States and United Kingdom forces from these countries. Furthermore, there is need for long-term measures to establish peace and stability in the Middle East on a durable basis and, as I said at the recent emergency session, I hope that the Assembly, at its thirteenth session, will give its earnest attention to this point. 99. I have expressed my views on the problems of peace and stability in various areas of the world.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“I believe it was most significant that a constructive resolution on the Middle East problem (General Assembly resolution 1237 (ES-III)), initiated by the Arab countries themselves, was unanimously adopted at the third emergency special session thanks to an attitude of understanding shown by all the Members of the United Nations. Our high respect is particularly due to the Arab countries for their demonstration of the spirit of mutual concession and. compromise which served to inspire such a means of settlement. 98. At the same time, I must express our appreciation to the Secretary-General, Mr. Hammarskjold, for his continued dedicated efforts to carry out the purposes of the resolution.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“At the same time, I hope that all countries will regard the legitimate aspirations of these peoples with friendly understanding and give them full support and cooperation in the fulfilment of their aspirations. The aspirations of peoples to consolidate their national Independence and to achieve economic and social progress will surely be attained as an inevitable development of history. Hence, it is our hope that peoples who are now in the process of achieving political and economic independence will, on-their part, avoid narrow-minded thinking and extreme actions and, with confidence in their future, steadily consolidate and strengthen their independence in a spirit of fairness and moderation. 97.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“For this reason, I should like to confine my remarks for the present to what I have said. But because we are seriously concerned over the situation by reason of our geographical location, the Japanese Government reserves the opportunity to express its view in the future should the situation become an issue in the United Nations. 96. At the Twelfth session, I pointed out in this Assembly that the common aspirations of the peoples of Asia and Africa are to secure their national independence and to achieve economic and social progress so as to ensure their political independence [680th meeting, para. 85). As a member of the Asian community of nations, the people of Japan wish again to express their wholehearted sympathy for the efforts of those peoples to build a bright future for themselves in the face of many difficulties.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“I therefore welcome the efforts that are now being made at the Warsaw talks, which began only a few days ago, to seek a peaceful means of settlement. It is Japan's hope and expectation that both parties will refrain from the use of force and seek a reasonable settlement such as would ensure future stability and peace in the area. 95. I welcome the Warsaw talks because I believe that efforts to settle disputes by negotiation should first be made by the parties concerned and that only in the event that such efforts failed should the United Nations be called upon to take them up. In view of the fact that talks are now in progress at Warsaw between the parties concerned, we should, in discussing the situation in the Taiwan Strait here in the United Nations, exercise care and restraint so as not to jeopardize those talks.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“A most urgent problem facing the world today is tire present situation in the Taiwan Strait. It is a disturbing situation over which we cannot but entertain grave apprehension and concern, for any serious development In the area affects us by reason of our geographical propinquity. 93. The parties immediately concerned may stand on different positions and have different views on the issues involved, but this is natural in the light of the historical background of these Issues. However, quite apart from whether these views are justified or not, we should not under any circumstances, condone the use of force as a means of settlement, for appeal to arms poses every danger of provoking a major world conflict. 94. It is urgent and essential that the situation in the Taiwan Strait be settled peacefully.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“It is my earnest hope that, whatever the field of endeavour he may enter in the future, he will continue to work in the interests of world peace and international understanding. 90. Respect for the principles and purposes of the United Nations has consistently been the basis of my country’s foreign policy. In line with this basic policy, we have on every occasion contributed our efforts to strengthening the United Nations and to raising its prestige and authority. In their strong aspirations for peace, the people of my country fully support these efforts. It is my Government’s resolve to continue them. 91. At the opening of the thirteenth so scion of the General Assembly, I should like to present the basic views of my delegation on some of the problems confronting the United Nations. 92.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“88. I am glad to express at the outset my sincere congratulations to Mr. Charles Malik, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon, on his election as President of the thirteenth session of the General Assembly. I am confident that, with his great knowledge and rich experience in the United Nations, our new President will fully carry out the heavy responsibilities he has assumed. 89. At the same time, I wish to express the satisfaction and appreciation of my delegation to Sir Leslie Munro of New Zealand. As President of the twelfth session of the General Assembly and of the third emergency special session, he has fulfilled his heavy responsibilities with great tact and efficiency.”
1958-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 13 (1958)
“I have expressed the basic position and hopes of my delegation on what we consider to be the major problems before the Assembly at its present session. 95. Mr. President, it is my hope that this session under your presidency will achieve a full measure of success. My delegation gives you its assurance that it will make every effort to fulfil that hope.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“It is my belief that the United Nations can play the role of an intermediary between these two types of countries. I earnestly hope that the United Nations, acting through its several agencies in behalf of areas which require manpower resources and with the concurrence of the countries concerned, will extend its good offices to effect the utilization of excess manpower, technology and capital for the benefit of all concerned. I also look to the day when emigration among nations will become ever more free. My delegation expresses this hope because we believe the solution of the problem of population is not only in the interest of the countries directly concerned; it will also contribute to the general welfare of the entire world. 94.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“Now a word regarding the liberalization of trade. The elimination of artificial barriers and other restrictions to trade imposed for selfish motives is a condition essential to world economic prosperity and stability. My delegation has a deep interest in the work of the United Nations in this important area of activity. We emphasize to our fellow representatives that co-operation among nations through the medium of trade is the only way to maintain the livelihood of peoples all over the world. 93. Finally, a few words on the population problem. There are countries in the world today which have reached the limit of internal development and are suffering from over-population, and countries which, though they have undeveloped lands and resources, lack human resources and desire therefore to receive immigrants.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“For this reason, I have a deep respect for the United Nations for the serious and energetic efforts it has made to establish the Special United Nations Fund for Economic Development. My delegation looks with hope and expectation to the time — which we trust will be soon — when the countries concerned will have completed their deliberations on this programme and, with full preparations to ensure effective results, will bring it into practical effect. 91, There cannot be peace in the world without peace in Asia. And peace in Asia cannot be secured without bringing economic prosperity and social well-being to this area. My country is resolved to do its utmost toward the realization of Asian economic prosperity and social well-being in co-operation, not only with the countries of Asia, but also with the friendly countries of other areas. 92.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“My delegation earnestly hopes that an appreciation of this unhealthy state of affairs will be further deepened, especially in countries whose trade balance continues to show a large excess of exports over imports and which enjoy large reserves of foreign exchange. 90. Further, my delegation cannot overlook the fact that the extension of capital and technology so necessary for the development of under-developed areas is not proceeding satisfactorily because, more likely than not, of various political considerations. In order to maintain and promote world peace, the development and progress of the under-developed areas cannot be neglected because of immediate political factors.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“The basic cause therefor may be laid to the change in trade patterns since the war, but it must be recognized that the under-developed countries require a considerable length of time to adapt themselves to this change. Hence, if any further increase in the disequilibrium is to be avoided, it is necessary for the advanced countries themselves to take the initiative and make positive efforts to adjust the situation. As to the means of adjustment, I venture to say that there is no other way than for the advanced countries to do their utmost to remove barriers to imports and, at the same time, to promote the flow of government and private capital to the under-developed countries.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)
“Exports of food and agricultural raw materials to the advanced industrial countries, upon which the under-developed countries depend so heavily for their sustenance, are becoming stagnant or are decreasing. Should this trend continue, the disparity in the tempo of economic development between them will become increasingly great and may well become a cause of political and economic Instability in the world. 89. Related to this trend is another situation which demands our attention. I refer to the recent worsening of the dollar balance of most of the countries of the world, a situation which is particularly acute among the under-developed countries of South-East Asia.”
1957-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 12 (1957)