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first: 1960-09-24
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“My country desires to cc-operate fully *with these multilateral agencies and, at the same time, to extend bilateral economic co-operation to the developing countries to the maximum extent of our ability. 165. As an Asian country and an Asian Member of the United Nations, Japan holds high expectations of the steady growth of the development of the countries of Asia. Most of them are presently making positive efforts in accordance with long-term plans. The various types of assistance that are being made available to them are being effectively utilized. But in order* to help them consummate their energetic efforts, greater help is necessary. The many unlimited areas for development require many new plans, and to make these plans possible it is desirable that the United Nations aw* other sources should provide increased assistance. 166.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“I, for one, hold in high estimation the assistance that is being provided by the United Nations through these programmes. 164. Another feature of recent life in the international community is the increasing co-operation that is being extended to the developing nations by various capital assistance agencies both within and without the framework of the United Nations. For example, the International Development Association has begun to function as a specialized agency of the United Nations. I need hardly say that it is essential to give the fullest attention to project co-ordination between these agencies and the countries concerned, so that the maximum total results can be achieved.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“This is generally being realized. But on the other hand, we cannot close our eyes to the fact that the gap in living standards between the economically advanced nations and the less developed nations is growing. 163. It goes without saying that the primary responsibility for the economic development of any country rests with itself. Only when there is a genuine spirit of self-help can ways be found to overcome such difficulties as lack of development funds or of skilled manpower. At the same time, however, the attainment of world prosperity is the joint and urgent task of the entire world. In this sense, it is a gratifying fact that the activities of the United Nations in the economic and social fields, based upon the technical assistance programmes, are making an increasing impact on the economies of the receiving countries.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“An international agreement for the prevention of the use of outer space for military purposes is ah indispensable condition for world peace. We further believe that exploration of outer space should be conducted by International co-operation, peacefully and openly and in an orderly manner. These should be the guiding principles for the use of outer space for the benefit and not the destruction of mankind. 161. The maintenance and advancement of a prosperous world economy is, together with the maintenance of peace, one of the principal purposes of the United Nations. I should therefore like to touch upon the activities of the United Nations in the economic and social fields. 162. The goal of the economic policies of Japan, like that of other industrialized nations, is rapid economic growth on a stable basis.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“At the last session of the General Assembly, my delegation, jointly with many other Member States, worked actively for the passage of a resolution [1578 (XV)] for the suspension of nuclear tests and the prevention of the dissemination of nuclear and thermonuclear weapons. These efforts notwithstanding, the present world is now witnessing a worsening of the situation. My delegation therefore sincerely wishes to see the Assembly pass an effective resolution which will respond to and satisfy the crying demand of all mankind for the stoppage of all nuclear testing. To this effort we will contribute with all our mind and heart. 160. Turning next to the recent phenomenal progress in space science, the problem of the peaceful use of outer space has become an extremely important matter.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Reflecting this national sentiment the Japanese Government has protested whenever and wherever nuclear weapons tests have taken place. 158. We are also gravely concerned, apart from the question of radio-active fall-out, at the fact that the resumption of nuclear testing will mean competition in the manufacture of nuclear weapons. It is for these reasons that I express the strong hope that the negotiating Powers at Geneva will make supreme efforts to reach an early agreement, abandoning narrow self- interest and upholding above all else the security and happiness of mankind now and in the future. 159.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Not only that, it has actually conducted such tests one after another and opened the way for nuclear test competition. 157. This is a most regrettable and disheartening development. Nuclear power should be utilized solely for peaceful purposes, to enhance the prosperity and welfare of mankind. Competition in nuclear weapons can only increase the danger of another world war, total and more destructive than anything mankind has ever known. Having lost over 200,000 lives at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and Seeing their fellow countrymen dying from year to year from the after-effects of radiation, the people of Japan, speaking from their Own bitter experience, cannot withhold expression? their deep concern over the question of nuclear testing.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“155. In this connexion/ my delegation welcomes the joint statement of agreed principles relating to disarmament [A/4879] of the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics which has just been reported to the United Nations. This is a promising sign and my delegation hopes that, on the basis of the/33 principles, renewed efforts will be made to work out a satisfactory disarmament agreement. 156. Since last year, the Geneva Conference on the Discontinuance of Nuclear Weapons Tests came to agreement on a number of provisions and gave hope that the final conclusion of a treaty was near at hand, thus removing a ,j.*eat threat to mankind. This hope has been dashed. Only a few weeks ago, in the midst of these negotiations, one of the parties suddenly and unilaterally announced the resumption of nuclear testing.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It is primarily the great Powers which have the heavy responsibility of realizing disarmament. It is up to them to make efforts in good faith to find practical approaches and concrete methods toward the solution of this important problem. 154. It is the opinion of my delegation that the only realistic and constructive approach to the solution of the disarmament question is for the Powers concerned to adopt such disarmament measures as are presently feasible and possible of effective control and, by restoring international trust and confidence, to expand the scope of disarmament step by step. Although my delegation is in favour of general and complete disarmament, it believes that a settlement of this most difficult problem at one stroke, without adequate preparation for effective international control and supervision, Is impracticable.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“It is a matter of deep regret that the concept of racial discrimination still exists in this twentieth century. As long as this situation continues, we cannot expect to establish peace, in the true sense of the term, among the peoples of the world. 153. A moment ago I spoke of the Berlin crisis. In face of the present world tensions we feel all the more the impelling need for disarmament as an in~ dispensable means for the attainment of a secure peace. Yet, what is the situation now? The Ten- Nation Committee created for the purpose of discussing disarmament has not met for a year, and there is as yet no agreement on the question of an agency to take over this task. There has been too much exploitation of this question for propaganda purposes, and no progress.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“To use economic cooperation and aid as instruments of the cold war would be an insult to these countries. The older nations must fully understand and sympathize with the feelings of the newly rising nations, which, after many years of foreign domination, want to advance on the road to full independence and self-respect, 152. In this regard, the Japanese Government welcomes with enthusiasm the adoption at the last session of the General Assembly, of the Declaration on the granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples [resolution 1514 (XV)]. Since the Versailles Peace Conference of 1919, my country has consistently and tirelessly made every effort to establish the principle of racial equality. The eradication from this earth of racial discrimination is still a problem requiring urgent solution.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“In the interest of the Congolese people and for the very peace of Africa and of the world, the United Nations should, my delegation believes, endeavour to bring about the earliest possible stabilization of the situation. In this connexion, it is my hope that the Congolese leaders themselves, on whom the ultimate solution depends, will manifest the wise judgement they have shown in the past. 151. Most of the newly rising nations in Africa require the co-operation of the economically more advanced countries to establish stability and to enjoy economic progress. It goes without saying that such co-operation should not be utilized by any country for political ends. Co-operation and aid should be extended solely to ensure the freedom, prosperity and development of these nations.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“As we open this session, it is a matter of disappointment and deep regret that the United States of America, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and France: Agreement (with annexed map) regarding amendments to the Protocol of 12 September 1944 on the zones of occupation in Germany and the administration of "Greater Berlin". Signed at London, on 26 July United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 227 (1956), II, No. 533. peace restored to that country under United Nations auspices, after considerable difficulties, has been upset by renewed trouble. We must see to it that there is no outside interference in the present situation, that no additional difficulties or outside obstructions are placed in the way of continued United Nations efforts to restore peace and stability.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“On the status of Berlin, a four- Power agreement W continues to be in effect. There can be no lasting settlement of the Berlin question by unilateral denunciation of valid international agreements or by threatening gestured, There is no question but that its settlement should be reached by mutual agreement through negotiations, and that such settlement should be in accord with the United Nations Charter. Any settlement of the Berlin and German question must also, of course, fully reflect the freely expressed will of the citizens of Berlin and of the people of Germany themselves. 150. One of the major problems taken up by the General Assembly last year was the problem of the Congo (Leopoldville).”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“We must recognize that between countries, especially between those living under different systems and conditions, there must be strict adherence to the principles of the Charter—the settlement of disputes by peaceful means, refraining from the threat of force, and absolute non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Under these principles we must endeavour in a spirit of world solidarity to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen mutual cooperation. This, I believe, is the only way to realize true .world peace under conditions of freedom, justice and prosperity for all peoples, as envisaged in our Charter. 147. With such concepts in mind, I should like to express my Government's views on some of the major problems which we face today. 149. The foremost of these problems is that of Berlin and Germany.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“The critical situation centring around the Berlin problem and the recent resumption of nuclear weapons tests have thrown the peoples of the world into a state of serious concern. 145. How, we ask ourselves, can we have real peace when a strong Power, while talking peace, openly threatens other countries with displays- of its military might and its newest scientific achievements? These pose a serious challenge to the United Nations. 146. In meeting this situation we must recognize that, in the world we live in, there are different political philosophies and social systems and different nations in different stages of economic development.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“There are peoples who have won political independence, but who still face great difficulties in consolidating their independence in the economic and other fields. There are peoples blessed with rich national traditions, but who are denied the true exercise of the right of self-determination. And there are countries which take pride in their progress and prosperity, but whose people do not necessarily fully share those benefits. 144. In the field of international relations, a state of grave uncertainty prevails. The world lives under an uneasy peace that rests on an uncertain balance of power. Man's prowess in science and technology may enable him soon to reach the moon, but in the realm of the spiritual he lags far behind. A sense of doubt about peace is spreading throughout the world.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“Mankind, moreover, is receiving more and more the blessings of an increasingly prosperous and better life such as It has never known. One by one, the various peoples who have lived under colonial rule and were obliged to lag behind in the political, economic and cultural fields, have achieved independence and are endeavouring with pride and zeal to live a fuller life in self-respect. 143. All of these facts generate in us great hope for the future of mankind. Yet we must admit with regret that tile realities of the world do not permit us to entertain any rosy optimism. Inequities of all kinds still exist and must be rectified. There are peoples who do not yet enjoy the right of self-determination.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“As this session of the General Assembly gets under way, I should like to reaffirm the faith of the Government of Japan in the United Nations as an Organization dedicated to the all-important task of maintaining world peace, and to emphasize that my Government supports the United Nations with all its heart and is resolved to co-operate in all the Organization's endeavours to its fullest capacity. 141. The life of man is no longer limited to this planet. It may now advance far and wide into cosmic space. The United States and the Soviet Union are to be commended for their ventures into space—for their steady successes in utilizing fully their superior knowledge and skills in science and technology in the performance of feats unexcelled in all human history. 142.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“With a heavy heart, my country joins with other Member States in mourning the tragic and untimely death, in the performance of his duties, of the Secretary-General, Mr. Dag Hammarskjold. My country has always held him in high esteem as a splendid example of devotion to the great ideals and purposes of the United Nations, which he served with such selfless dedication and great distinction. His passing is a very deep loss to this Organization. In paying tribute at this time to the loyalty, devotion and self- sacrifice of the Secretariat, I should like to express our confidence in this great international civil service. Its burdens are always heavy and the sudden and tragic loss of its chief will not make its tasks any easier. 140.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“On behalf of the delegation of Japan, I wish to express to Mr. Slim our warm congratulations on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixteenth session. Because of his great wisdom and wealth of experience in the field of international diplomacy, I am confident that he will lead this session to a successful conclusion. 138. Also on this occasion I should like to express to the former President, Mr. Boland, the profound thanks and appreciation of my delegation. With broad vision and fair judgement, he has ably led the fifteenth regular session and the third special session of the General Assembly, despite a multitude of difficult and perplexing problems. Under his leadership, the United Nations has continued to fulfil its high task of maintaining world peace and to enhance its position as the great hope of mankind. 139.”
1961-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 16 (1961)
“President, I have outlined the basic positions of the Japanese delegation regarding the various problems confronting the United Nations. I wish the General Assembly the best of success under your chairmanship. To that end I pledge the all-out efforts of my delegation.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“May I add that, as an Asian country, Japan earnestly hopes that assistance by the United Nations will be further increased to the Asian countries which are making serious efforts for the development of their economies. 197. In view of the serious economic and social impact of population increase, the Japanese delegation suggested last year [797th meeting] that the United Nations undertake research into the basic problems related to the more effective utilization, on a worlds wide basis, of human resources, including technical personnel, I hope that the proposed study of these problems will be undertaken, with the support of the other Member States, and that the related question of immigration will be considered with deeper understanding. 198. Mr.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“It is according to this concept that Japan has made its utmost co-operative effort in the assistance programmes on both bilateral and multilateral bases for the economic and social development of the developing countries. We have joined the Development Assistance Group since its establishment in March 1960, and we intend to join the International Development Association, which is scheduled to start soon. We will continue to do all in our power in any such programme along the fundamental lines of international cooperation. I am glad to announce on this occasion that the Japanese Government is prepared to increase its contributions for next year to both the Special Fund and to the Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance. 196.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“The assistance from the Special Fund is so arranged that the recipient country does not just sit and wait for it but renders active co-operation, including the furnishing of a counterpart fund. The success of this formula is heartening. I am convinced that, as long as the developing countries, aspiring to higher living standards, persevere in their efforts, they will succeed in surmounting the shortage of capital, lack of technology and all other obstacles, thus enhancing their national prosperity and well-being. 195. World prosperity is one and indivisible, as world peace is one and indivisible. Such is the concept underlying the United Nations Charter.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“I cannot but hope that full consideration will be given to removing such apprehensions in order to make possible a balanced development of the world economy as a whole. 194. It is most gratifying that, since the inauguration of the United Nations Special Fund, the importance of international technical assistance in the pre-investment field has come to be more fully recognized and that this assistance, together with the United Nations technical assistance programmes carried out hitherto, is making conspicuous contributions to the economic development of the developing countries. Assistance to the developing countries is not charity but cooperation between them and advanced nations. As a matter of fact, it has been suggested that the technical assistance programmes of the United Nations should be renamed technical co-operation programmes.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“I wish to point out the need on the part of advanced countries to adopt a broad policy looking to the expansion of the world economy as a whole, and to extend positive co-operation to young nations on the road to development. 193. The recent move towards regional economic integration deserves special attention as indicative of the direction of international division of labour within a given area. Such a regional arrangement, as long as it takes an outward-looking policy, might ultimately contribute to the expansion of world trade. However, there remain apprehensions that the complementary relationship between advanced nations and newly developing countries might be overlooked or that the inward-looking character inherent in regionalism might manifest itself, especially in times of depression.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“The question is whether, from the standpoint of international division of labour, the advanced countries are prepared to provide markets for the products of these developing nations. Today, among the highly industrialized countries, international division of labour is being carried on positively to the benefit of their respective economies. But, between countries on different levels of development, instances are not rare where the advanced nations resort to measures protecting their less efficient domestic industries, under the pretext of preventing a flood of low-cost foreign products. For nations in the process of industrialization, this means that their economic growth is nipped, in the bud.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“These countries, as long as they rely solely on the production of primary commodities, will not be able to escape the adverse effects of economic fluctuations in the advanced countries, and, as in the case of the 1957-1958 recession, they will have to put up with the widening of the gap in living standards between them and the advanced nations. 192. The Secretary-General, in his statement addressed to the thirtieth session of the Economic and Social Council, referred to the significance of international division of labour in terms of dynamic gains. The newly developed countries, with their progress in industrialization resulting from diversification of their economies, will start seeking markets act only for their primary products but also for their semi-manufactured and finished goods.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“I hope that the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space set up at the fourteenth session of the General Assembly will promptly begin its activities, for which I promise Japan's co-operation. 190. I wish to touch upon the necessity of further reinforcement of United Nations activities in the economic and social fields. 191. Among the advanced nations of the world, the goal of their economic policy was until recently the attainment of full employment. Now they have advanced a step further. Their new goal is set at the maintenance of economic growth without inflation. On the other hand, most countries of the world are still in a stage far behind the target of full employment. They are faced with the serious problems of how to clothe, feed and shelter their rapidly increasing population.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Before leaving the subject of disarmament, I wish to refer briefly to the problem of the peaceful uses of outer space. The lively space activities of these days arouse both hopes and fears for the future of mankind. I should like to stress the need for a speedy international agreement on the prohibition of military uses of outer space so that mankind may live in those hopes free from those fears. There is also need of international co-operation in order that the peaceful use of outer space may be promoted under the principle of open and orderly conduct for the welfare of all of mankind. 189. In this respect, the Antarctic Treaty concluded last year among the nations concerned should serve as an excellent precedent, indicating the direction our endeavours should follow.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“With regard to the prevention of the wider dissemination of nuclear weapons, the General Assembly at its fourteenth session recognized that "the danger now exists that an increase in the number of States possessing nuclear weapons may occur, aggravating international tension and the difficulty of maintaining world peace, and thus rendering more difficult the attainment of general disarmament agreement" [resolution 1380 (XIV)]. In order to avoid such a danger, the conclusion of an agreement on nuclear tests suspension is urgently needed. 187. I wish to invite the attention of the Assembly to the fact that despite the voluntary discontinuance of nuclear tests over a fairly prolonged period, the need for a fundamental solution of the question of nuclear tests suspension is growing more urgent than ever. 188.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Japan appreciates the patient endeavours of the United States, the United kingdom and the Soviet Union, which are continuing negotiations at the Conference for the Discontinuance of Nuclear Weapons Tests in Geneva, and it is gratified to see that the voluntary suspension of tests is being kept up even now by the negotiating Powers. However, since this voluntary suspension is without control and inspection, the present situation is insecure and fraught with danger. I hope that the Powers concerned will exert further efforts towards an early conclusion of an agreement on the suspension of nuclear tests. 186.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“The Japanese delegation considers that a realistic and constructive approach is to start first with the implementation of disarmament measures which are at present controllable and feasible, and thereby restore confidence among nations; and then to proceed with expansion of the scope of disarmament. It is sometimes contended that a treaty covering the whole process of complete disarmament should be signed before inspection arrangements are worked out. This cannot be considered as realistic. 184. It is well known that the Japanese people, from its own experience, has deep concern for the suspension of nuclear tests. Therefore, the Japanese Government and people earnestly desire an early conclusion of an agreement on nuclear test suspension, which will pave the way for speeding general disarmament. 185.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“There is no time to be lost in carrying out realistic negotiations on concrete disarmament programmes, hi order that the Ten-Nation Committee may not repeat the fruitless efforts of the past and proceed with discussions which reflect the will of the General Assembly, the Japanese delegation submits that the Assembly should furnish the Committee with appropriate guidance so as to facilitate the attainment of the ultimate objective of general and complete disarmament. 183. Last year the General Assembly expressed the unanimous hope that "measures leading towards the goal of general and complete disarmament under effective international control will be worked out in detail and agreed upon in the shortest possible time" [resolution 1378 (XIV)]. This was significant in that it indicated the goal of disarmament.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“In other words, the more the development of weapons advances, the more the disarmament negotiations will become difficult. Should we fail in our efforts to push forward disarmament negotiations without delay, mankind might be plunged into a dire catastrophe. 182. It is most regrettable that the Conference of the Ten-Nation Committee on Disarmament has been suspended without achieving any concrete results. A disarmament conference is not a place for propaganda.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“I sincerely hope that the current session of the General Assembly will not be turned into an arena of verbal clashes, acrid oratory and propaganda performances, but serve as a forum for constructive discussions and thereby promote a friendly atmosphere for East-West negotiations. 181. In this connexion, the Japanese delegation wishes to stress the need for speeding the disarmament negotiations. The frightful development of modern weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction, and their means of delivery through outer space, threatens the total destruction of mankind and civilization. It also makes the very task of control and inspection for the reduction or abolition of these weapons technically more and more complicated and difficult.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“In order to ease international tensions, it is necessary, first of all, that all nations, including the big Powers, not merely preach peace but demonstrate in action their devotion to its cause by creating a climate for friendly East-West talks. They should strictly refrain from interference in the internal affairs of other countries or acts of intimidation or fanning the flame of distrust and hatred between nations. In the case of an international dispute which cannot be settled by negotiation, the parties concerned should refrain from taking any arbitrary action but should seek a peaceful settlement through the United Nations. 180.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Furthermore, the United Nations membership, with the admission of new States, has now been nearly doubled. This fact, I believe, should be reflected in its organizational make-up, I consider it urgent to increase the membership of the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council, especially the latter. 179. Next, I wish to turn to the need for easing East-West tensions, which is another important question that demands the attention of this Assembly. Last spring the entire world had pinned all its hopes on the Summit Conference, but to its great disappointment it was abruptly called off. Since then the cold war has gone on unabated.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“In this regard, our delegation would like to call the attention of the Assembly to the principle of racial equality which Japan lias consistently advocated ever since the signing of the Versailles Treaty. To translate this principle of racial equality into practice is one of the major aims of the United Nations, as is clearly set forth in the Charter. It is an indispensable condition for enabling all nations to join hands, each as an equal member of the world community, 177. I hope all Member States will redouble their efforts for the realization of this principle. Only by so doing can the relation between the new independent nations and the countries which had formerly administered them be amicably adjusted, on the basis of equality and mutual respect. 178.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“This is desirable and necessary in order to keep the aid free of political influences, as well as to sustain the authority of the United Nations. Japan earnestly hopes that effective assistance thus rendered will speedily accomplish its purpose. 176. Our task, however, does not stop with the Congo. The advent of independent nations in Africa one after another demands a reappraisal of the whole situation. In order to help these new countries to consolidate peacefully their independence and to achieve prosperity, it would be necessary for the United Nations to give serious consideration to the relationships among the nations at different stages of development.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“By this single instance alone the United Nations has, we believe, amply demonstrated its "raison d’être” as an indispensable organ for peace. On behalf of my delegation, I wish to express our deep appreciation to the Secretary-General who has organized this campaign of peace, and who is now assured of the support of an overwhelming majority of the Member States. 175. However, the task of solving the Congo question has only begun. Its final settlement will depend largely on the future activities of the United Nations and the co-operation of all its Member States. I fully subscribe to the view clearly set forth in the resolution adopted by the Assembly at its fourth emergency special session [1474 (ES-IV)] that any outside aid to the Congo must be extended by the United Nations, and only through the United Nations.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“In the past fifteen years since its establishment, the United Nations has already undergone a number of trials, such as the Korean War and the Suez Canal affair. And, on each occasion it has succeeded in fortifying and expanding its functions for the preservation of peace. Today, it faces a new test in the Congo question. How the question is dealt with concerns not only the Congo, but also the entire continent of Africa. Indeed, it is already linked to the very maintenance of world peace. The United Nations cannot afford to fail in this vital task. 174. The Japanese delegation is highly gratified with the success of the United Nations activities in coping with the initial disturbances and with its efforts in restoring order. What would have happened if the United Nations had not existed to take prompt and effective measures?”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Today, when the importance of the United Nations is growing greater than ever for the peace of the world, it is, we believe, the paramount responsibility on the part of all Member States to co-operate in the strengthening of its functions and in the enhancement of its authority and prestige. And it is in this belief that Japan participates in the activities of the United Nations. 172. I wish to clarify the views of the Japanese Government regarding the various important questions which now confront the General Assembly, with special reference to those concerning Africa, the relaxation of international tension, disarmament, and the economic development of the newly developing countries, 173.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)
“Mr. President, I wish to tender, on behalf of the Japanese delegation, our sincere congratulations on your election to the presidency of the fifteenth session of the General Assembly. I believe that your wisdom and discretion, combined with ample experience in the League of Nations and in the United Nations, will successfully guide this important session of the General Assembly. I am delighted to have with us the delegations from the many newly independent countries. I am confident that they will not fail to follow the path of prosperity and progress. I have no doubt that they will, as Member States of the United Nations, fully perform their important functions in the interest of world peace and freedom. 171. On behalf of the Japanese Government, I wish to assure the Assembly of my country’s unwavering support of this world organ.”
1960-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 15 (1960)